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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2290-P DATE: April 17, 2017 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 a Conference Center in an RM-H (Residential Multiple-Family Dwelling–Highest Density) District. FILE: 2290-P ___ STAFF REPORT Staff recommends approval with the following condition: 1. Install an 8’ privacy fence and 10’ landscaped buffer be installed at such time neighboring properties are developed The Oaks at Beaumont is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow the existing Chapel to be used as a Conference Center at 4195 Milam. The structure was originally built circa 1971 and was used primarily as a chapel and multi-purpose center. The structure has been recently refurbished and is, once again, functional. However, the applicant would like the ability to make the venue available to the community as a place to hold small gatherings for a minimal cost. 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 10 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being the west 138.65' of Block 15 and the east 520' of Block 16, Columbus Cartwright Subdivision No. 1, D. Brown Survey, Abstract 5, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 60.499 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 PROPERTY OWNER: The Oaks of Beaumont LOCATION: 4195 Milam Street EXISTING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple-Family Dwelling–Highest Density) District PROPERTY SIZE: 14.71 ac., more or less 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: Residential RM-H (Residential Multiple-Family Dwelling–Highest Density) SOUTH: Residential RM-H WEST: Residential RM-H COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area STREETS: Milam Street - Local Street with 60’ wide right-of-way and 20’ pavement width. DRAINAGE: Open ditch WATER: 6” Water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 10” Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200' BEAUMONT REAL ESTATE INVESTMEN BEAUMONT REAL ESTATE INVESTMEN BEAUMONT REAL ESTATE INVESTMEN HENGEWOOD HOLDINGS LLC MOORE JOHN E D ARAN CRE REALTY PARTNERS LP HUGHES VIRGIL L & TRACY L IRON HORSE ENTERPRISES LP HENGEWOOD HOLDINGS LLC HENGEWOOD HOLDINGS LLC