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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2355-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 a Specific Use Permit to allow an elementary and secondary school in a GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) District. FILE: 2355-P ___ 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