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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-17-16 PC Minutes * M I N U T E S * REGULAR MEETING JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL City Council Chambers October 17, 2016 A Regular Meeting and Joint Public Hearing of the Planning Commission and City Council was held on October 17, 2016 and called to order at 3:17 p.m. with the following members present: Commission Members present: Chairman Sina Nejad Vice-Chairman Marty Craig (arrived at 3:39 p.m.) Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin Commissioner J.P. Colbert Commissioner Ava Graves Commissioner Bill Little Alt. Commissioner Lauren Williams Mason Commission Members absent: Commissioner Labonna Spikes Commissioner Eddie Senigaur Commissioner Sherrene Cook Alt. Commissioner Frank Messina Alt. Commissioner Clint Walters Councilmembers present: Mayor Becky Ames Councilmember W.L. Pate Councilmember Mike Getz Councilmember Audwin Samuel Councilmembers absent: Mayor Pro-Tem Robin Mouton Councilmember Claude F. Guidroz Councilmember Gethrel Williams-Wright Also present: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development Adina Ward, Planner II Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney Fran Malvo, Recording Secretary 1 Planning and Zoning October 17, 2016 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Mason made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting and Joint Public Hearing held on September 19, 2016. Commissioner Makin seconded the motion. Motion to approve the minutes carried 6:0. REGULAR MEETING 1) Preliminary Plat of B & L Business Park, Section 1- A request for a Preliminary Plat of B & L Business Park, Section 1, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Applicant: Soutex Surveyors & Engineers Location: Hwy 124, Beaumont, Texas Chris Boone presented the staff report. Soutex Surveyors & Engineers has requested preliminary plat approval of B & L Business Park, Section 1. The property is located north of Stivers Drive and south of Cardinal Drive on Fannett (Hwy 124). The development is a 1.48 acre, Industrial Road that will serve the entire business park. Sanitary sewer and water will be provided by extension of City of Beaumont utilities. Soutex also requests the Commission waive the required 70’ right-of-way for industrial streets as only a 60’ wide parcel is owned by the developer. In addition, a waiver has been requested to allow a 60’ right-of-way. Given that the width of the proposed street meets code and that the length of the proposed street is limited, additional capacity is not anticipated. Staff recommends approving the waiver and allowing the 60’ right-of-way. The Planning staff recommends approval with the following conditions: 1. Provide written evidence of ownership. 2. Provide a street name. 3. Locate the cul-de-sac by bearing and distance from the end of the proposed street. 4. Locate and dimension all existing easements. 5. Correct proposed DD6 easement arrow. 6. On the Master Plan, show drainage area delineation and computation of how much flows toward the proposed DD6 Ditch/Hillebrandt Bayou and the proposed roadway. 7. Street and public improvements to be designed and constructed to meet City codes and ordinances. 2 Planning and Zoning October 17, 2016 Slides of the subject property were shown. Jeremy Mitchell representing Soutex Surveyors & Engineers at 3737 Doctors Drive, Port Arthur, Texas addressed the Commissioners. A brief discussion followed regarding amount requested for the right-of-way. No further discussion. Commissioner Makin made a motion to approve a request for a Preliminary Plat approval of B & L Business Park, Section 1 as requested with the following conditions: 1. Provide written evidence of ownership. 2. Provide a street name. 3. Locate the cul-de-sac by bearing and distance from the end of the proposed street. 4. Locate and dimension all existing easements. 5. Correct proposed DD6 easement arrow. 6. On the Master Plan, show drainage area delineation and computation of how much flows toward the proposed DD6 Ditch/Hillebrandt Bayou and the proposed roadway. 7. Street and public improvements to be designed and constructed to meet City codes and ordinances. In addition, the approval of a waiver request to allow a 60’ right-of-way. Commissioner Mason seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6:0. 2) Replat- Mustang CAT Beaumont- A request for the Replat of a portion of Block 41 and Block 42, M.C. Cartwright Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas into Mustang CAT Beaumont, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. Applicant: Windrose Land Surveying/Platting Location: 2895 W. Cardinal Drive Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Soutex Surveyors & Engineers is requesting approval of the proposed replat of Lots 2 & 3, Block A, Mayfield Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas into Lots 2-A, Block A, Mayfield Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. The property is located at 1345 S. Major Drive The purpose of the plat is to combine lots 2 & 3 into Lot 2-A. Slides of the subject property were shown. Three (3) notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. No responses were received in favor or in opposition. Planning staff recommended approval. Mr. Boone stated that the name of the subdivision is Lot 2-A, Block A, Mayfair Subdivision but the title of the proposed plat is Pramukh 3 Planning and Zoning October 17, 2016 Swami Development. He also stated, the name Pramukh Swami Development needs to be changed to Lot 2-A, Block A, Mayfair Addition and if the applicant chooses to use the name Pramukh Swami, the Planning Staff would have to advertise the case again and it would have to be placed on the agenda for the next Planning Commission meeting. Neither the applicant nor a representative from Soutex was available for comment. Mr. Boone added if the change is acceptable to the applicant, the plat will be recorded and if it is not acceptable the case must be advertised again in the newspaper. Paul Copperage of 1420 Avalon addressed the Commissioners. Mr. Copperage wanted to know what type of business will be going at the property location. Mr. Boone read that the purpose of the replat was to combine two lots into one for the added development of the BAPS temple on Major Drive. A brief discussion followed. The public hearing closed. Commissioner Mason made a motion to approve a request for a Replat of part of Lots 2 & 3, Block A, Mayfair Addition into Lot 2-A, Block A, Mayfair Addition with the condition that the name is changed from Pramukh Swami Development to Lots 2 & 3 A, Block A, Mayfair Addition into Lot 2-A Block A, Mayfair Addition. Commissioner Comment \[FM1\]: Correction. Only 7 Makin seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 8:0. Boardmembers were present. Motion to approve carried 6:0. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Ames called the Joint Public Hearing of October 17, 2016 to order and explained the purpose of the Joint Hearing process and then turned the meeting over to Chairman Nejad. Chairman Nejad explained the policies and procedures for the hearing process. 1) File 2272-Z/P: Consider a request for a zone change for the west part of the property from LI (Light Industrial District) to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling District) and a Specific Use Permit to allow a Heliport in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling District) zoning. Applicant: ESDM, Inc. Location: 400 College Street Mr. Boone presented the staff report. ESDM, Inc., on behalf of Beaumont Emergency Center, would like to construct a helipad at 4004 College Street. The estimated use will be one flight per day. In an effort to clean up the split zoning of the property, the applicant has submitted a request to rezone the LI (Light Industrial District) portion of the property, to a GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling District). The heliport could be allowed in either zoning district with a Specific Use Permit. Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: 4 Planning and Zoning October 17, 2016 1. A sidewalk installed at College Street. 2. A 6 foot wide landscaped strip installed at the property line along College Street. Slides of the subject property were shown. Eleven (11) notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. One response was received in favor and no responses were received in opposition. The applicant, Eric McLaughlin representing Beaumont Emergency Center at 4010 College Street addressed the Commissioners and stated he was a physician and partner at Beaumont Emergency Center. Mr. McLaughlin stated that his facility would like to build a heliport using their own funds to expedite the critical and trauma patient care to the Medical Center in Houston. The facility would also allow the local EMS and Fire to utilize the heliport at any time. The helipad would be large enough to have a safety zone so that it would reduce the noise debris from the Heliport. The goal is to reduce an hour of time to at most 30 minutes. There was a brief discussion between Commissioner Graves and Mr. McLaughlin. The public hearing was opened. No further discussion or comments. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Mason made a motion to approve a request for a zone change for the west part of the property from LI (Light Industrial District) to a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling District) and a Specific Use Permit to allow a Heliport in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling District) as requested in File 2272-Z/P with the following conditions: 1. A sidewalk installed at College Street. 2. A 6 foot wide landscaped strip installed at the property line along College Street. Commissioner Makin seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6:0. 2) File 2273-P: A request for a Specific Use Permit for a proposed novelty shop and gaming room in a NC (Neighborhood Commercial District). Applicant: Rahim Karediya Location: 3890 Highland Avenue In October of 2014, a Specific Use Permit for a gift shop / game room, was granted to the property owner for the property located at 3890 Highland Avenue. Soon after, the property owner at that time was found guilty of criminal activity and the gaming license was revoked. As two (2) years have passed since the property was granted a Specific Use Permit, a new application is required for these uses. Mr. Karediya has purchased the property and 5 Planning and Zoning October 17, 2016 would like to again open a novelty shop / game room at 3890 Highland Avenue. The business would be open Monday through Saturday from 7am to 10pm and Sunday from 9am to 9pm. The gift shop would be at the front of the store, and a separate room at the rear of the store would contain 40 eight-liner machines. Mr. Karediya states that the gaming room would be private and accessible only through membership. Alice Keith Park is across the intersection of Highland Avenue and Brockman Street, and the areas to the east and west and the majority of the surrounding properties, are all residential. In addition, a church and school are proximate to this location. Given this adjacent land use and the history of a similar use in the past, a Gaming Facility would not be appropriate at this location. Twenty-one (21) notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. No responses were received in favor and two responses were received in opposition. Slides of the subject property were shown. Staff recommends denial of the request. Chairman Nejad asked if there were any questions for Mr. Boone. No questions or comments. ****Vice-Chairman Marty Craig arrived at 3:39 p.m. **** The applicant, Rahim Karediya 2890 Highland Avenue, addressed the Commissioners. Commissioners Graves asked what types of games, how many jobs will the company provide and how is this enhancing the quality of life for the community that he is serving. Mr. Karediya replied that there would be thirty games two jobs created. Commissioner Graves asked what is the criterion for becoming a member. Mr. Karediya replied no one under 24 will be allowed to play. Mr. Karediya was unable to answer how he planned to enhance the quality of life for the community. Vice-Chairman Craig asked about problems with the property in the past. Mr. Karediya replied that he was only leasing the property. No further discussion. Public hearing was closed. Mr. Boone read the responses of the oppositions that were mailed in. Commissioner Makin made a motion to deny the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a novelty shop and gaming room in an NC (Neighborhood Commercial District) as requested for File 2273-P. Vice-Chairman Craig seconded the motion. Motion to deny carried 7:0. 3) File 2274-P: A request for a Specific Use Permit for the proposed expansion of a Polyethylene Plant in a LI (Light Industrial District) zoning. Applicant: Wallace R Wilson Location: West of the City of Beaumont Municipal Airport 6 Planning and Zoning October 17, 2016 Wallace R. Wilson is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow the expansion of the Polyethylene Plant into the LI (Light Industrial District) zoned property located to the west of the Beaumont Municipal Airport. ExxonMobil Polyethylene is currently in operation just west of this site. The existing plant is outside the Beaumont city limits, however, the expansion will be within the city limits. Given that this expansion is buffered to the south by the existing G.E. plant, and to the east by the municipal airport, the proposed expansion would be compatible with area land uses. A temporary lay down yard is proposed for the Beaumont Municipal property to the east of the expansion project. Slides of the subject property were shown, Nine (9) notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. No responses were received in favor or in opposition. Staff recommends approval of the request with no conditions. Commissioner Makin asked Mr. Boone what was the time frame for the temporary laydown area. Mr. Boone replied two years. The applicant, Wallace R. Wilson representing LJA Engineering at 905 Orleans Street, addressed the Commissioners. Discussion followed between Commissioner Graves and Mr. Wilson regarding the laydown yard. Bill Hutewoo with ExxonMobil addressed the Commissioners. Discussion followed between Bill and the Commissioners regarding training, laydown yard emissions and air quality. The public hearing was opened. No further questions or comments. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Mason made a motion to approve a request for a Specific Use Permit for the proposed expansion of a Polyethylene Plant in a LI (Light Industrial District) zoning as requested in File 2274-P. Commissioner Little seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6:1 (Graves). 4) File 2275-P: A request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an office and parking in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling District-2) zoning. Applicant: John Wilson Location: 1350 W. Lucas Mr. Boone presented the staff report. In August of this year, Mr. Wilson applied for and was awarded a rezoning of his property from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling District) zoning to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling District - 2). GC-MD-2 zoning requires a Specific Use Permit; therefore, Mr. Wilson has submitted a request to use the existing house on the property as a commercial office for his restaurant. He would like to use the rear of the property for restaurant and office staff parking. An eight (8) foot wood 7 Planning and Zoning October 17, 2016 privacy fence has been installed along the north property line, but Mr. Wilson is requesting a waiver to the landscaped buffer along this north side. Slides of the subject property were shown. Staff recommends approval of the request. Eighteen (18) notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. No responses were received in favor and 2 were received in opposition. The applicant, John Wilson, 1350 W. Lucas, addressed the board members. Mr. Wilson stated he was going to keep the structure while trying to maintain the look of the neighborhood and repainting and upgrading what is currently there. Discussion followed regarding the parking lot and office hours. The public hearing was opened. No comments or discussion. The public hearing was closed. Vice-Chairman Craig made a motion to approve a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an office and parking in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling District-2) zoning as requested in File 2275-P with waiver. Commissioner Makin seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7:0. OTHER BUSINESS None THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:06 P.M. 8