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DATE: June 18, 2018
TO: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: Consider a request to revoke a Specific Use Permit to allow a tire repair and sales
establishment in a NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District.
FILE: 2106-P
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STAFF REPORT
In September of 2011, City Council approved a Specific Use Permit to allow a tire repair and sales
establishment at 2795 Eastex Freeway, subject to the following conditions:
1. All inventory display tire repair and installation shall be done within the confines of the
existing building.
2. No motor vehicle sales shall be permitted.
3. Elimination of the eastern-most drive on Delaware, replacing it with a landscaped island and
four (4) crepe myrtles trees.
For many years, the property was the location of a service station. That business closed in the late
1990's. In June, 2005, City Council approved a Specific Use Permit to allow an auto repair shop
and car wash on the subject property. That business was no longer in existence when Mr. Sipaque
made application to use the property for the sale and repair of used tires.
Complaints were received that Mr. Sipaque was using the property to sell and repair used vehicles.
Inspection of the property revealed that not only were vehicles being displayed for sale on Mr.
Sipaque's property, but vehicles had been placed on adjacent properties as well. Motor vehicle sales
(new or used) and repair are not permitted in the Neighborhood Commercial District. In addition,
landscaping, as required in the conditions, has not been maintained on the property.
In May, the Planning Commission voted to table this item to allow Mr. Sipaque's Amended Specific
Use Permit to be presented at a future meeting. Should this application be denied, staff recommends
revoking the Specific Use Permit for a tire repair and sales establishment. Violations have
continued in spite of several warnings by mail, telephone and in person.
Exhibits are attached.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Northwood Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas,
containing 0.18 acres, more or less.
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Antonio Sipaque
PROPERTY OWNER: Antonio Sipaque
LOCATION: 2795 Eastex Freeway
EXISTING ZONING: NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District
PROPERTY SIZE: 0.18 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Commercial
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: “X” - Areas determined to be outside
500-year floodplain
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Vacant NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District
EAST: Eastex Freeway NC
SOUTH: Commercial NC
WEST: Vacant RM-H (Residential Multiple Family
Dwelling-Highest Density) District
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Freeway Activity Corridor
STREETS: Eastex Freeway - Freeway with varying
right-of-way widths and 4 lanes divided;
Delaware Avenue - Major arterial with a 60'
wide right-of-way and a 48' pavement width
DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter
WATER: 12" water lines
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: 8" and 10" sanitary sewer lines