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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2280-P DATE: January 23, 2017 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: To consider a Specific Use Permit for a wholesale Food Service Merchandise Store in a GC-MD (General Commercial Multiple-Family Dwelling) District. FILE: 2280-P ___ STAFF REPORT Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: 1. Property must be landscaped to meet ordinance requirements. 2. Dumpster must be set back no less then twenty-five (25) feet or be completely screened on a minimum of three (3) sides with a gate. 3. Sidewalk must be installed along the access road. Terry Woodard, of Terry Woodard Enterprises, Inc., proposes to build a 44,000 sq. ft. retail/wholesale center. Kommercial Kitchens, a wholesaler of commercial equipment to the food service industry and some retail sales to the public, will occupy approximately 22,000 sq. ft. with another 22,000 sq. ft. as rental space. Mr. Woodard states that a restaurant may occupy some of the leasable space. All utilities needed to serve the property are in existence. 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 part of Blocks 4 & 5, Emma Reed Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 4.44 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 X adjacent developments; 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 X property; and, 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. X GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Terry Woodard Enterprises, Inc. DBA Kommercial Kitchens PROPERTY OWNER: Terry Woodard Enterprises, Inc. LOCATION: 2520 Interstate Highway 10 E EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling District) PROPERTY SIZE: ~4.4414 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: Residential RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density District) EAST: Commercial GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling District) SOUTH: Commercial GC-MD WEST: Residential GC-MD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation Revitalization STREETS: Interstate Highway 10 East - Freeway with ~250’ wide right-of-way and 45’ pavement width at the access road. 9th Street - Local street with 60’ wide right-of-way and 20’ pavement width. DRAINAGE: Open Ditch WATER: 8" and 6" Water lines SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 12" and 8" Sanitary sewer lines PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200' ALAN CRAMER INVESTMENTS INC AREF I LTD CALVARY TABERNACLE BEAUMONT CITY OF BEAUMONT JEFFERSON COUNTY D D 6 LE HANH MCBRYAN HOLDINGS LLC RG APARTMENTS LTD TERRY WOODARD ENTERPRISES INC