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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2369-ZP DATE: December 17, 2018 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: Consider a request for a Rezoning from RS (Residential - Single Family Dwelling) to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling - 2) and a Specific Use Permit to allow a General Merchandise Store. FILE: 2369-Z/P STAFF REPORT James Kirk Farrelly has requested a rezoning from RS (Residential - Single Family Dwelling) to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling - 2), along with a Specific Use Permit to allow a general merchandise store at 2170 S. Major Drive. Mr. Farrelly would like to construct a 9,100 square foot Dollar General retail store on this property. This property, and the surrounding properties, are zoned RS (Residential - Single Family Dwelling). In order to avoid a spot zoning issue, the applicant has submitted an application for rezoning of the property to the north. This will create contiguous commercial zoning from the intersection of Washington Blvd. and S. Major Drive. At the same time, the requested GC-MD-2 (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling -2) zoning allows a degree of protection for remaining residential properties to the west and south. The proposed Dollar General Store does not meet parking requirements. The applicant has submitted a separate Special Exception application for reduced parking. This application would need to be approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. In addition, the attached site plan does not appear to provide sufficient landscaping in some areas to meet ordinance requirements. Staff recommends approval with the following conditions attached to the Specific Use Permit: 1. Special Exception for reduced parking from 46 to 30 spaces must be approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. 2. Driveway must be approved by TXDOT. 3. ADA compliant sidewalk must be installed across the front of the property, or applicant must obtain a sidewalk waiver from the Planning Commission. 4. Landscaping must meet City of Beaumont Ordinance requirements. 5. At such time the west portion of the property is developed, an eight (8) foot wood or masonry privacy fence and ten (10) foot landscaped buffer must be installed for that portion of the property. 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 19 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lot 3, Tract 1, Block 7, Wescalder Fig Acres Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 3.93 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: James Kirk Farrelly of Capital Growth Buchalter, Inc. PROPERTY OWNER: Nash & Roger, L.L.C. LOCATION: Just north of 2170 S. Major Drive EXISTING ZONING: RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) PROPERTY SIZE: ~2.3 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X – Area determined to be outside the 500 year floodplain. SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Commercial/Residential GC-MD (General Commercial Multi-Family Dwelling) / RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) EAST: Residential GC-MD-2 (General Commercial Multi-Family Dwelling-2) SOUTH: Residential RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) WEST: Residential RS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area STREETS: Major Drive – Major Arterial street with a 140' right-of-way and 68’ pavement width. DRAINAGE: Curb and Gutter WATER: 6" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 10" Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200 FEET BUTAUD SHARON CARAWAY THOMAS B CAREY SANDRA MARTIN CHEVIS RONALD COLBERT DONALD K SR & LINDA T COLLIER RICHARD F & MARY L DARKINS CLIFTON JR EROS ENTERPRISES INC FERGUSON ROBERT E & MARY A HAN MEI & NASH & ROGER LLC PASCHAL FRANK F PASCHAL MARTHA RICHARD LARRY RILEY JAMES C SO KIM LEANG STAGG F R & MILDRED ESTATE UDI PROPERTY ZHENG TAN & MEI HAN