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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2353-P DATE: July 16, 2018 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: To consider a request for an Amended Specific Use Permit to expand a school. FILE: 2353-P ___ STAFF REPORT Hughen / Bob Hope School is requesting an amended Specific Use Permit to allow the expansion of a school on the south side of Park North Drive. In September of 2017, the applicant received a Specific Use Permit for a school at this location. The northeast most piece of property and the most southern portion of the property were not included in that request. The attached site plan shows these newly added areas intended for parking and recreation. The grade levels will range from Pre-K to 9th grade. Ten to twelve modular buildings would be installed, initially, designed to accommodate up to 360 students and staff. The school has future plans to construct a permanent facility and remove the modular buildings in the future. A new Specific Use Permit would need to be submitted for all future plans. Staff recommends approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. Meet all Drainage District #6 drainage requirements. (see attached) 2. Sidewalk must be provided along Park North Drive. 3. Landscaping must be provided to meet ordinance requirements for parking areas and buffers. 4. Dumpster must be screened completely from street with fencing and landscaping, and located a minimum of 25' from adjacent properties. 5. Ensure all portable buildings will be accessible via ADA guidelines from the parking lot drop off area. 6. Modular buildings must meet all City of Beaumont building code requirements. 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 21 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Plat RS-4, Tracts 216 B, 216 G & 216 M, W.B. Dyches Survey, Abstract 17, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 19.8369 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: Hughen / Bob Hope School PROPERTY OWNER: Hughen / Bob Hope School LOCATION: 7720 Park North Drive EXISTING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density) PROPERTY SIZE: ~19.83 acres EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X – Area determined to be outside the 500 year flood plain. SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Vacant RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density) EAST: Multi- family RM-H SOUTH: Residential RS (Residential - Single Family Dwelling) WEST: Training Center RM-H and LI (Light Industrial) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area STREETS: Park North Drive - Major Collector with 60’ wide right-of-way and 40’ pavement width. DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter WATER: 6" Water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8" Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200' BEN'S HEATING & AIR LLC BOBB BETTY M & IREL CENACLE PROPERTIES LLC COBB JAMES G ETAL COOPER CALVIN H JR CREEKWOOD VILLAGE LP DARJEAN MARY L DEAN BRANDY L F L TUCKER LTD G & L DEVELOPMENT LTD LABOVE JAMES D & DOROTHY L LABOVE JAMES D ET UX LYNN TERIA BOOKER NAYMIK JOHN VINCENT SENIGUAR LEE ALPHONSE STEWART CLAUDE E STRAND DOUGLAS A & NANCY THE HUGHEN CENTER INC WILLIAMS NATASHA P