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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2324-P DATE: February 19, 2018 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: To consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a gaming facility, in an existing smoke shop, in a GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) District. FILE: 2324-P ___ STAFF REPORT Nazir Amir has requested a Gaming room with five (5) machines to be located at 1880 Washington Blvd. The applicant states that hours of operation would be 9a.m. to 7p.m., and only individuals who are 21 years of age and up will be allowed to access the gaming machines. However, no plan was submitted for enforcing this requirement. In addition, he states that security will be provided by 24 hour camera surveillance, and the business is protected by a 24 hour security alarm system. Staff recommends approval of the request with the following condition: 1. Limited to no more than five (5) machines. 2. Owner must maintain adequate security. Please note that final occupancy approval is subject to review and acceptance of submitted plans and field inspections to verify compliance with applicable codes. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 37 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being the west part of the southwest 1/4 of Block 2F, Cartwright Addition and Lots 1 & 2, Block 22, Arlington Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.216 acres, more or less. ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 28-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE) Application Application is in is not in Comments compliance compliance Attached Conditions: 1. That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property, or significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity; X 2. That the establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property; X 3. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided; X 4. The design, location and arrangement of all driveways and parking spaces provides for the safe and convenient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic without adversely affecting the general public or adjacent developments; X 5. That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration; X 6. That directional lighting will be provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties; X 7. That there are sufficient landscaping and screening to insure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property; and, X 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. X GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Nazir Amir PROPERTY OWNER: Garden of Gethsemane Nursery & Landscaping LLC LOCATION: 1880 Washington Blvd. EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling District)/ PROPERTY SIZE: ~1.216 acres EXISTING LAND USES: Smoke shop FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X – Area determined to be outside the 500 year flood plain. SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Commercial GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) District EAST: Commercial/Residential GC-MD/RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density) District SOUTH: Commercial GC-MD WEST: Railroad tracts GC-MD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation & Revitalization STREETS: Washington Blvd. - Secondary Arterial with 98’ wide right-of-way and 52’ pavement width. DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter. WATER: 6" Water lines SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 6" Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200' ALFRED MICHAEL BROUSSARD ROGERS CASTILLO USBALDO CHRIST FELLOWSHIP CHURCH INC COMEAUX ELLA MAE HARMON DEVILLIER MICHAEL S & JAMES M DUONG KEN DURSO MARILYN J GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE NURSERY & GOODMAN RHODA DEVETT JACKSON BENJAMIN SR ESTATE JOHNSON BARBARA JEAN ESTATE JOHNSON PHILLIP ET UX JONES BENNIE A LADAY KIRESTEN COMEAUX LYONS DIXIE MAGANA JUDYTH & MAYES BEAUTYETTE ESTATE MCKINLEY MICHAEL L ET UX PIERRE LUCILLE KATHERINE PROVOST EDNA MAE REYES BLANCA ESTELA (CD) ROBLEDO MARIO RODRIGUEZ RAMIO S & MAGDALENA SPIVEY REMA JO STEVENS JOHN JR STEWART LOUIS ET UX THOMAS ALEX JR VO THANH WARE SHANTELL WATKINS ROSE WELLS JACQUELYN M ESTATE