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DATE: July 20, 2015
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 construction and agricultural
equipment dealership on property zoned GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple
Family Dwelling).
FILE: 2235-P
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STAFF REPORT
The Planning staff recommends approval with the following condition:
1. Install 6' wide landscaped buffer at Wescalder between existing driveways to shield customer
parking area.
Barry Graves is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow an agricultural and light construction
equipment dealership at 1115 Wescalder. His plan is to renovate the existing 9200 sq. ft. building. The
building is located on 3.46 acres with adequate parking and utilities. The dealership will provide new
and used equipment as well as parts, service and rental.
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 18
Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
BEING Lots 6-B & 6-C, Block 1, Wescalder Fig Acres, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas,
containing 3.46 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: Barry Graves
PROPERTY OWNER: Barry Graves
LOCATION: 1115 Wescalder Road
EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family
Dwelling) District
PROPERTY SIZE: ~3.46 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: Railroad LI (Light Industrial)
EAST: Commercial GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family
Dwelling) District
SOUTH: Residential RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -
Highest Density) District
WEST: Commercial/Industrial LI
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area
STREETS: College Street: Local street with 60’
right-of-way and 30’ pavement width.
College Street: Local street with 60’
right-of-way and 30’ pavement width.
DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter
WATER: 30” Water line
SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8” Sanitary Sewer line
PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 200 FEET
SAMSON EXPLORATION LLC
LESLIE S G
ARTHUR CRISTI &MICHELLE TANNER
JEFFERSON COUNTY D D 6
CHEVRON PIPELINE CO
J L WATTS COMPANY
PINNACLE TOWERS/GOBAL SIGNAL
JEFFERSON COUNTY D D 6
HERNANDEZ RUBEN
SCHAUMBURG & POLK INC
JAGCO PROPERTIES LLC
JEFFERSON COUNTY D D 6
HEBERT BEN C HEIRS
GASHY MILTON ET AL
SAMSON EXPLORATION LLC