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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2341-P DATE: May 21, 2018 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: Consider a request for a revised Specific Use Permit to allow a tree service in an GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) District. FILE: 2341-P ___ STAFF REPORT Charles W Morris is requesting a revised Specific Use Permit to allow a tree service operation at 6640 Concord Road. Mr. Morris, more specifically, would like to park supporting equipment for his tree service at this location and process firewood. A fence and landscaping buffers have been installed adjacent to high-density residential uses in the area. No customers will be coming and going from this location and no unusable debris will be kept on the property. All processing will occur between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday thru Saturday. Planning staff recommends approval with the following condition: 1. Use of the RS (Residential - Single Family Dwelling) portion of the property must stop, or a rezoning application and amended Specific Use Permit for such use must be submitted. 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 10 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Tract 64-C Plat RS-1 of the Thomas Spear Survey AB-40, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.009 acres, more or less. ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.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: Charles W. Morris PROPERTY OWNER: Same LOCATION: 6640 Concord Road EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General Commercial – Multiple-Family Dwelling) PROPERTY SIZE: 1.009 acres EXISTING LAND USES: Residential FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X (area does not lie within the flood hazard) SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Vacant/Apartments RM-M (Residential – Multiple-Family Dwelling – Medium Density) and RM-H (Residential – Multiple Family Dwelling – Highest Density) EAST: Vacant R-S (Residential - Single Family Dwelling) SOUTH: Commercial GC-MD (General Commercial – Multiple Family Dwelling) WEST: Commercial GC-MD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Regional Center STREETS: Concord Road – Neighborhood Collector with 60’ right of way and 18’ pavement width (currently under construction for expansion to four lanes) DRAINAGE: Open ditch (Will be curb and gutter) WATER: 8” Water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8” Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200' 6640 INC ALEXANDER JOHN WILLIAM & BARNES IVAN DALE BROOKS ROBERT B ET UX D & F REALTY PARTNERS LLC GUARD TECH PEST MANAGEMENT INC MORRIS CHARLES W & MORRIS JANE WALKER ESTATE MUSE LIMITED INC ST PARTNERS III LTD