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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
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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