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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2335-P 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 Specific Use Permit to allow an assembly/warehousing/manufacturing facility in the CBD (Central Business District). FILE: 2335-P ___ STAFF REPORT Beaumont Manufacturing and Distribution Company, L.L.C. would like a Specific Use Permit to allow an assembly/warehousing/manufacturing facility at 850 Fannin Street. The property is located in the Central Business District of downtown Beaumont. The previous occupant was a printing company. The applicant states that there will be no actual manufacturing or machining taking place at this location. Assembly, of the products, will be the most intense use of the property. This assembly will only require hand tools and light air tools. Most noise will emanate from delivery trucks, and forklifts used to move merchandise. Staff recommends approval of the request. 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 13 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 1-6, Block 3, McMillan Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.964 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: Beaumont Manufacturing and Distribution Company, L.L.C. PROPERTY OWNER: Community Bank Texas, N.A. LOCATION: 850 Fannin Street EXISTING ZONING: CBD (Central Business District) PROPERTY SIZE: 0.964 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Commercial/Industrial FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: “X” - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Commercial/Industrial CBD (Central Business District) EAST: Commercial/Industrial CBD SOUTH: Commercial/Industrial CBD WEST: Commercial/Industrial CBD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: CBD District STREETS: Fannin Street - Local Street with a 50' right-of-way and 40' pavement width. Jefferson Street - Local Street with a 60' right-of-way and 20' pavement width. Archie Street - Local Street with a 60' right-of-way with a dirt road. DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter WATER: 6" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 6" and 12" sanitary sewer lines PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200 FEET BEAUMONT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CAJUN COUNTRY COOKERS INC COMMUNITY BANK OF TEXAS NA DIOCESE OF BEAUMONT GOODELL CHARLES D MCB FAMILY LLC TIDELAND SPECIALTY LTD WEINBAUM CHARLES H III WEINBAUM CHARLES III WHITE REALTY CO