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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-17-14 PC Minutes *M I N U T E S* REGULAR MEETING PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL November 17, 2014 Council Chambers, City Hall A Regular Meeting and Joint Public Hearing of the Planning Commission and City Council was held on Monday, November 17, 2014 and called to order at 3:00pm with the following member present: Commission Members present: Commissioner Marty Craig Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin Commissioner Walter Kyles Commissioner Lauren Williams Mason Commissioner Bill Little Commission Members absent: Chairman Sina Nejad Commissioner Ransom “Duce” Jones Commissioner Eddie Senigaur Commissioner Clint Walters Commissioner Frank Messina Council Members present: Mayor Becky Ames Councilmember-at-Large Gethrel Williams Councilman-at-Large W.L. Pate Councilman Mike Getz Council Members absent: Mayor Pro-Tem Alan Coleman Councilman Jamie Smith Also present: Chris Boone, Director of Planning & Community Development Katrina Purcell, Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 1) File 851-OB: Consider a request to abandon an approximately 106.1' x 55' undeveloped portion of 6th Street S. th Location: Undeveloped portion of 6 S. Applicant: Compton Chapel Church of God in Christ Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Compton Chapel Church of God in Christ is requesting the abandonment of an undeveloped portion of 6th Street S., south of Brenham Street. This portion of 6th Street S. is adjacent to and maintained by the church. Compton Chapel is asking that as little easement as possible be retained as they would like to use the property to install a driveway. Power lines along the east right-of-way line will require a minimum easement of 10 feet. The Planning staff recommended approval with the following condition: 1. Retention of a 10- foot easement along the east right-of-way line. No questions for Mr. Boone. Commissioner Makin made a motion to approve the request to abandon an approximately 106.1' x 55' undeveloped portion of 6th Street S. with condition that a 10’ easement be retained along th the east right-of-way line of 6 Street South. Commissioner Mason seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. Joint Public Hearings Mayor Ames called the Joint Public Hearing of November 17, 2014 to order and explained the purpose of the joint hearing process and then turned the meeting over to Acting Chairman Craig. Commissioner Craig explained the policies and procedures for the hearing process. 1) File 2219-Z: Consider a request for a zone change from R-S (Residential Single Family Dwelling) and C-M (Commercial - Manufacturing) Districts to LI (Light Industrial) or a more restrictive zoning district. Location: North side of Washington Boulevard approximately 1/2 mile west of Lindbergh Dr. Applicant: John R. Chance Mr. Boone presented the staff report. John R. Chance is requesting a zone change from R-S (Residential Single Family Dwelling) and C-M (Commercial - Manufacturing) Districts to LI (Light Industrial) District for his property located on the north side of Washington Boulevard approximately 1/2 mile west of Lindbergh Dr. The property is designated as a Neighborhood Growth Unit in the Comprehensive plan. Ideally, the intersection of Langham Road and Washington would be zoned GC-MD creating a buffer between existing industrial uses and the R-S (Residential - Single Family Dwelling) zoned property to the west and north. Much of the surrounding land to the east, south and just past Langham Road to the west is occupied by commercial/industrial uses and/or zoned for commercial/industrial uses, however due to the Neighborhood Growth Unit status of the property, LI would not be appropriate. Although GC-MD is the preferred zoning for the property, C-M would be an acceptable solution. Also, the proposed rezoning would "square off" this irregularly zoned property. Mr. Boone pointed out that while there was a previous request for a zoning change, the situations are different. The previous request was to change the zone of a large piece of property from R-S. The surrounding land uses and zoning patterns between the cases are different. Eleven (11) notices were sent to property owners within 200’ of the subject property. No responses in favor or in opposition were returned. Slides were shown. Staff would prefer to have the property zoned GC-MD, however, C-M would be acceptable. Acting Chairman Craig invited public comments. Dixon Conn spoke regarding the application for zone change. His contract for this location is contingent upon the zone change to LI. He stated that the contract, however, could be revised if necessary. No discussion followed. Commissioner Mason made motion to approve the request for a zone change from R-S (Residential Single Family Dwelling) to C-M (Commercial - Manufacturing) District. Commissioner Little seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. 2) File 2220 - P: A request for a specific use permit to allow automotive services except repair in a NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District. Location: 5290 Eastex Fwy Applicant: Robert Petton Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Robert W. Petton would like to open an automotive services shop at 5290 Eastex Freeway. Mr. Petton currently owns Z-Tech located at 5550 Eastex, Suite C. The shop offers vehicle enhancement and protection services, such as paint sealant, rust protection, window tinting, interior upgrades and accessories. The new shop would employee 5 persons with business hours being Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm. The property was previously used as a radiator shop, a grandfathered use. Automotive services and automotive repair are not the same use category, therefore automotive services requires a specific use permit in a NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District. Surrounding properties are commercial and should not be negatively affected by this use. Nine (9) notices were sent to property owners within 200’ of the subject property. One (1) response in favor was received. Slides were shown. Planning staff recommends approval with the following condition: 1. Wheel stops to be placed in parking spaces. (Transportation) Acting Chairman Craig invited public comment. Danny Daniels spoke on behalf of the business regarding the zone change. They have been in business for 25 years. This zone change would give them the opportunity to own the property instead of leasing. No discussion followed. Commissioner Makin made the motion to approve the request for a specific use permit to allow automotive services except repair in a NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District with the following condition: 1. Wheel stops to be placed in parking spaces. (Transportation) Commissioner Little seconded the motion. Motion with special condition carried 5:0. 3) File 852-OB: Consider a request for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Sec. 28.04.002(a)(6), Off Street Parking and Loading Regulations. Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Staff is proposing an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to adjust the parking requirements for gaming rooms. An ordinance providing for the licensing and permitting of gaming sites and gaming machines being operated in the City of Beaumont was recently enacted in order to regulate the growing number of these uses. In reviewing gaming sites that have applied for these newly required licenses and permits, it has become apparent that existing parking requirements do not meet the needs of these establishments. Therefore, City staff recommends the following amendment to Sec. 28.04.002(a)(6) Off-street parking and loading regulations : PARKING GROUP TABLE Parking Required Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces Group 12 One (1) space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area and two (2) spaces per pump island with a minimum of six (6) spaces. For Gaming Sites, one (1) space for each 75 square feet of gross floor area if gaming exceeds 35% of the gross floor area. The Planning staff recommends approval. No discussion. Commissioner Mason made the motion to approve the request for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Sec. 28.04.002(a)(6), Off Street Parking and Loading Regulations. Commissioner Makin seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. OTHER BUSINESS There being no OTHER BUSINESS, the meeting was adjourned at 3:59pm.