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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2349-P DATE: June 18, 2018 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: Consider a request for an Amended Specific Use Permit to allow a tire repair and tire sales establishment and auto repair in a NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District. FILE: 2349-P ___ STAFF REPORT For many years, the property was the location of a service station. That business closed in the late 1990's. In June, 2005, City Council approved a Specific Use Permit to allow an auto repair shop and car wash on the subject property. That business was no longer in existence when Mr. Sipaque made application to use the property for the sale and repair of used tires. Complaints were received that Mr. Sipaque was using the property to sell and repair used vehicles. Inspection of the property revealed that not only were vehicles being being repaired and displayed for sale on Mr. Sipaque's property, but vehicles had been placed on adjacent properties as well. Motor vehicle sales (new or used) is not permitted in the Neighborhood Commercial District. In addition, landscaping, as required in the conditions, has not been maintained on the property. Staff recommended revoking the Specific Use Permit to allow a tire repair and sales establishment, as violations continued. During this process, Mr. Sipaque submitted a request for an Amended Specific Use Permit to allow a tire repair and sales establishment and auto repair at 2795 Eastex Freeway. At the May Planning Commission meeting, revoking of the Specific Use Permits was tabled for this application to be considered. In September of 2011, City Council approved a Specific Use Permit to allow a tire repair and sales establishment at 2795 Eastex Freeway, subject to the following conditions: 1. All inventory display and tire repair and installation shall be done within the confines of `the existing building. 2. No motor vehicle sales shall be permitted. 3. Elimination of the eastern-most drive on Delaware, replacing it with a landscaped island and four (4) crepe myrtles trees. New trees have been recently planted, vehicles have been removed from the property, and the facility was cleaned up and painted. Staff recommends approval of the amendment with addition of the following conditions: 4. No more than 6 vehicles be stored at the property in addition to what is in the 3 bays. 5. Provide a standard van accessible access isle along with one ADA compliant parking spot. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 10 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Northwood Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.18 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: Antonio Sipaque PROPERTY OWNER: Antonio Sipaque LOCATION: 2795 Eastex Freeway EXISTING ZONING: NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District PROPERTY SIZE: 0.18 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Commercial FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: “X” - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Vacant NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District EAST: Eastex Freeway NC SOUTH: Commercial NC WEST: Vacant RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Freeway Activity Corridor STREETS: Eastex Freeway - Freeway with varying right-of-way widths and 4 lanes divided; Delaware Avenue - Major arterial with a 60' wide right-of-way and a 48' pavement width DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter WATER: 12" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8" and 10" sanitary sewer lines PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200 FEET AWESOME PARTNERS LLC BEAUMONT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BEAUMONT ISD BRICKLEY MARY C CALIBER PROPERTIES INC CHILDS ELIZABETH M ESTATE CRABBE LEE KING SERF GILBERT JR & NAOMI SIPAQUE ANTONIO SYMONS JONATHAN T & KATHERINE E