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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2317-P DATE: October 16, 2017 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a temporary RV parking related to Hurricane Harvey in RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density) and RS (Residential - Single Family Dwelling) zoning districts. FILE: 2317-P ___ STAFF REPORT Staff recommends approval with the following condition: 1. Limit to 12 months temporary use. Habitat for Humanity is requesting a Specific Use Permit for temporary Recreational Vehicle parking at 2310 Smart Street. Four RV's would be parked at this location as temporary housing for a skilled group of disaster response volunteers who have committed to work in our community of one year. The group travels in RV's, therefore the only lodging they require is a place to park. 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 22 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being the southeast part of Block 17, Oaks Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.627 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: Habitat for Humanity PROPERTY OWNER: Habitat for Humanity LOCATION: 2310 Smart Street EXISTING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density) and RS (Residential - Single Family Dwelling) PROPERTY SIZE: 0.627 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: “X” - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Residential RS (Residential - Single Family Dwelling) EAST: Residential RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density) SOUTH: Railroad LI (Light Industrial) WEST: Residential RM-H COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area STREETS: Smart Street - Local Street with a 50' right-of-way and 16' pavement width. 7th Street - Local Street with a 60' right-of-way and 16' pavement width. DRAINAGE: Open Ditch WATER: 2" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 12" sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200 FEET BEATTY JOHN CANDELARIA JUAN CHAMPAGNE JANE R & CARL CRABBE J COLIN & CHARLES B FONTENOT DENSON CARMAN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HENDERSON WILLIAM J HILLIARD R E ESTATE IBARRA GERARDO & SARA E JONES PAT LOPEZ PEDRO & ROSA OLVERA RIOS JUAN M STRATTON LINDA TAYLOR THELMA TORTORIS DAVID UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CO WISE MICHAEL D (CD)