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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2272-ZP DATE: October 17, 2016 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: Consider a request for a zone change for the west part of the property from LI (Light Industrial District) to GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling District) and a Specific Use Permit to allow a Heliport in GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling District) zoning. FILE: 2272-Z/P ___ STAFF REPORT Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: 1. A sidewalk be installed at College Street. 2. A 6 foot wide landscaped strip be installed at the property line along College Street. ESDM, Inc., on behalf of Beaumont Emergency Center, would like to construct a helipad at 4004 College Street. The estimated use will be one flight per day. In an effort to clean up the split zoning of the property, the applicant has submitted a request to rezone the LI (Light Industrial District) portion of the property, to GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling District). The heliport could be allowed in either zoning district with a Specific Use Permit. 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 Lots 96-99, College Acres, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 2.682 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: ESDM, Inc. PROPERTY OWNER: Beaumont Emergency Center LOCATION: 4004 College Street EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling District) PROPERTY SIZE: ~2.682 acres EXISTING LAND USES: Emergency Center FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X – Area determined to be outside the 500 year flood plain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Commercial LI (Light Industrial District) EAST: Commercial GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling District) SOUTH: Commercial LI WEST: Commercial/Residential GC-MD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable area STREETS: College Street: Major Arterial with 115’ right-of-way and 86’ pavement width. DRAINAGE: Curb & gutter WATER: 3" & 16” Water lines SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 33” Sanitary Sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200' JMB WAREHOUSE PARTNERS ETAL O'DELL STEWART & H J B CORP 4010 FACILITY HOLDINGS LLC CITY OF BEAUMONT FOURCORNERSTONES XI LTD