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DATE: April 16, 2018
TO: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: Consider a request for a rezoning from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling)
to RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) with a Specific Use Permit to
allow a tax preparation office.
FILE: 2333-Z/P
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STAFF REPORT
Jeff & Tonya Griffin are requesting a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family
Dwelling) to RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) for the property located at 1690
Chamberlin Drive. The Griffins are also requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow a tax
preparation office at this location.
In February, staff received reports from neighbors that a business had been established at this
location. Further investigation revealed that the Griffins had indeed been using the property as
a tax office since Mrs. Griffin's mother passed away. Attempts to improve the parking situation
alerted neighbors to this fact.
The property is located adjacent to commercially zoned lots facing Washington Boulevard. As
there is currently no buffer between the residentially zoned neighborhood and this commercial
property, it would be reasonable to create a buffer of the property in question. RCR
(Residential Conservation Revitalization) would allow for a handful of light commercial uses
that require a Specific Use Permit. This would allow for conditions to protect the neighboring
properties.
In an effort to preserve the residential nature of the property, parking should be moved to the rear
of the property. This will also provide more room for parking. In addition, screening should
not extend past the front of the house, and the landscaped buffer would need to be waived to
allow access to the rear yard where the driveway or parking exist.
Staff recommends approval of the rezoning, and approval of the Specific Use Permit with a
waiver to the landscaped buffer and the following conditions:
1. Four (4) off street parking spaces will be required to meet City of Beaumont regulations.
One of these spaces must be ADA compliant and van accessible. The ADA space and
access isle must be paved. ADA compliant ramps must be installed.
2. Parking to be located at rear of property and front yard to be restored.
3. An eight (8) foot wood or masonry fence must be installed along the north property line
from the front of the house to the rear.
4. Structure must be brought up to code for a commercial structure per City of Beaumont
Building Codes.
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 20
Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being Lot 56-C, Block 6, Caldwood Acres Subdivision, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas,
containing 0.238 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: Jeff & Tonya Griffin
PROPERTY OWNER: Tonya Griffin
LOCATION: 1690 Chamberlin Drive
EXISTING ZONING: RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling)
PROPERTY SIZE: 0.279 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Residential
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: “X” - Areas determined to be outside
500-year floodplain
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Residential RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling)
EAST: Residential RS
SOUTH: Commercial GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple
Family Dwelling)
WEST: Commercial GC-MD
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area
STREETS: Chamberlin Drive - Local Street with a 60'
right-of-way and 20' pavement width.
DRAINAGE: Open ditch
WATER: 12" water lines
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: 8" sanitary sewer line
PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200 FEET
CAMPBELL DOUGLAS B
CORDOVA MARTIN Z &
COX CHARLES
COX CHARLIE M
DECORDOVA DONALD L
FULBRIGHT FAMILY LIMMITED
HUST BETTY GARLINGTON
LABELLE PROPERTIES LTD
LIGHTFOOT RICKY
MARAIST PROPERTIES LLC
ROSE TERRY L
SCHNITZ JOHN P JR
SCHNITZ JOHN P JR & TINA M
SOUTHERN AUTOMOTIVE INC
WARD WILLIAM GLENN & SANDRA M
WHITE WILLIAM E
WHITE WILLIAM E ESTATE
WHITE WILLIAM E ET UX