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DATE: February 6, 2014
TO: Board of Adjustment
FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: To consider a request for a variance to the minimum front setback from 25’ to
15’.
FILE: 668-BA
STAFF REPORT
Zach Martin, representing URS Corporation, has applied for a variance to the minimum
front yard building setback from 25' to 15'. The property is located at 4090 Houston St.
URS Corporation is a leading provider of engineering, construction and technical services
for public agencies and private sector companies worldwide. In Round 1 of FEMA
Disaster Recovery efforts due to hurricanes Rita and Ike, URS was hired by SETRPC
(Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission) to manage construction in our area.
Due to success they had during Round 1, URS was hired by the GLO (General Land
Office) to manage the CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Round 2. Most of
the structures being replaced were built in the early 1900’s and do not meet current
setback requirements where they sit. Occasionally the lot does not meet minimum
requirements for width or depth. This is the case in this request.
Mr. Martin states that due to the shallowness of the property, a variance is necessary to fit
a new structure at this location.
The applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that all three conditions
necessary for approval have been met.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
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GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Zack Martin for URS Corporation
PROPERTY OWNER: Geraldine Tevis
LOCATION: 4090 Houston Street
EXISTING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family
Dwelling – High Density) District
PROPERTY SIZE: 0.10 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Single Family
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: “X” - Areas determined to be outside 500-
year floodplain
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Single Family RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest
Density) District
EAST: Single Family RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest
Density) District
SOUTH: Elementary School RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest
Density) District
WEST: Single Family RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest
Density) District
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization
STREETS: Houston Street - Local Street with a 40’
right-of-way and a 25’ pavement width
Lela Street - Local Street with a 40’
right-of-way and a 20’ pavement width
DRAINAGE: Houston Street - Curb and Gutter
Lela Street – Open Ditch
WATER: 6" and 8” water lines
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: 8" sanitary sewer line
PROPERTY OWNERS
BANDO ALEX J
BEAUMONT ISD
BEAUMONT ISD
BLOCK MELVIN R
BOUDREAUX DENISE MARIE
BREAUX GREGORY ALLEN
FORWARD ROBERT LEE SR
FORWARD ROBERT LEE SR
GOODMAN DEBRA A
GOODMAN OMER
GRANGER REGINALD
LAWRENCE FRANK
LYONS WILBERT R
MAYES SAMUEL JOSEPH
MILLS CAROL TURNER
MOORE ELLA
NAILS KERRY D ETAL
SCROGGINS JAMES E
SLAUGHTER ROBERT E
SOUTHEAST TEXAS COMMUNITY
STEWART EMMA DELL
WILLIAMS RUFUS ET UX
YOUNG ALMA