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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 a Specific Use Permit to allow an elementary and
secondary school in a GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling)
District.
FILE: 2355-P
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STAFF REPORT
Acton Academy Beaumont is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow an elementary and
secondary school at 7705 Calder Avenue. The grade levels will range from Kindergarten to 8th
grade. School enrollment will be limited to 30 students. Staff will be comprised of two full
time teachers. No meals will be provided. The adjacent lot will be converted to an outdoor
play area. New fencing of this area will provide safety for the students. Hours of operation
will be 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with late pick-up extending till 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Staff recommends approval of the request with the following condition:
1. Proposed ADA parking spot must meet City of Beaumont 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 11
Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being Plat SP-6, Tracts 79-4 & 79-6, C. Williams Survey, Abstract 59, Beaumont, Jefferson
County, Texas, containing 0.507 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: Acton Academy Beaumont
PROPERTY OWNER: Kevin Sekaly Cribbs
LOCATION: 7705 Calder Avenue
EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple
Family Dwelling)
PROPERTY SIZE: ~0.507 acres
EXISTING LAND USES: Commercial
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X – Area determined to be outside the 500
year flood plain.
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Commercial GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple
Family Dwelling)
EAST: Commercial GC-MD
SOUTH: Rail-road RS (Residential - Single Family Dwelling)
WEST: Commercial GC-MD
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area
STREETS: Calder Avenue - Major Collector with ~76’
wide right-of-way and 18’ pavement width.
DRAINAGE: Open ditch
WATER: 6" Water line
SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 12" Sanitary sewer line
PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200'
BLACKWELL BILLY M
CHRISTOPHER RODGER
CRIBBS C HADEN
EARLY YEARS LLC
HARPER REBA COPLEY
HUYNH MISTY
JETT DONNA
LANDERS DARRYL & PATTY
LANDERS E DARRYL
WIGGINS TERRY W