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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2343-P DATE: August 21, 2017 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: To consider a request to allow a restaurant in an GC-MD-2 (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling - 2) District. FILE: 2343-P ___ STAFF REPORT GBI Investments, L.L.C. would like to construct a new restaurant at 4490 Crow Road. This property is located in the flood hazard. Properties along Dowlen and Crow Roads are mostly developed in this area, creating large amounts of runoff during rain events. New flood maps show a BFE (Base Flood Elevation) of 27' just west of this property. Therefore, the lowest floor of new construction must be at least 18" above BFE. As drainage can be an issue along Crow Road, drainage will need to be directed westerly. Landscaping requirements shall include 8 foot privacy, wood or masonry, screening fences and 10' wide landscaped buffers along east and south property lines, as well as perimeter landscaping at right-of-way, and islands for parking areas. Staff recommends approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. Drainage from the entire site should be directed to its northwest corner so that it flows westerly instead of southerly down Crow Road. (Drainage District #6) 2. Sidewalk must be provided along Crow Road and completed along Odom Road. 3. New construction must be elevated to at least 28.5' for the lowest floor. 4. Landscaping and screening must be provided to meet ordinance requirements. 5. Dumpster must be screened completely from street with fencing and landscaping, and located a minimum of 25' from adjacent properties. 6. Eliminate the exit only driveway along Odom Road as it will cause confusion. 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 7 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 11-13, Robert L. Collier Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.4564 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: GBI Investments, LLC PROPERTY OWNER: Parkdale Church LOCATION: 4490 Crow Road EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD-2 (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling - 2) PROPERTY SIZE: ~1.4564 acres EXISTING LAND USES: Unoccupied Church FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A - Special Flood Hazard Area without base flood elevations determined. SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Commercial GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) EAST: Multi- family RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density) SOUTH: Church RM-H WEST: Commercial GC-MD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Parkdale Mall Special District STREETS: Crow Road - Major Collector with 64’ wide right-of-way and 38’ pavement width. Odom Road - Local Street with 46’ wide right-of-way and 22’ pavement width. DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter WATER: 6" Water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8" Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200' BEAUREGARD GROUP LTD FIRST CHURCH OF GOD FIRST CHURCH OF GOD BMT TX PARKDALE CHURCH PARKDALE MALL CMBS LLC SYNERGY RPC LLC TEXAS REVOLVING LOAN FUND FOR