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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2354-Z DATE: July 16, 2018 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: Consider a request for a Rezoning from GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) to R-S (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District. FILE: 2354 – Z ___ STAFF REPORT Richard Faust of Faust Engineering is requesting a zone change for the properties located at 1580, 1600 and 1620 Washington Village Parkway. The owner would like for this land to be developed with single-family homes, similar to those immediately to the west. Since the property is zoned GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling), it must be rezoned for houses to be built. Property to the west and south is currently zoned R-S (Residential Single Family Dwelling). Planning 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 27 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 1, 2 & 3, Washington Village Plaza, Section 1, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.42 acres, more or less. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Richard Faust of Faust Engineering PROPERTY OWNER: Gene Van Meter LOCATION: 1580, 1600 and 1620 Washington Village Parkway EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) PROPERTY SIZE: ~1.73 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-M (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Medium Density) EAST: Vacant GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) SOUTH: Commercial RS (Residential - Single Family Dwelling) WEST: Residential RS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area STREETS: STREETS: Washington Village Parkway – Local Street with 60’ wide right-of-way and 34’ pavement width. DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter. WATER: 8" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 10" Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200 FEET BRUCE ROBERT CALCOTE DEREK L & CHASITY GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO INC GUILLORY RICHARD L & SHIRLEY M HAMMACK CHARLES G HILL MILTON KELLEY FAMILY INVESTMENTS LTD LIGHTFOOT RICKY MCMAHON ERICA VAN METER GENE A VERNON CYTHIA GAYLE WILSON WILLIAM & JALISA D