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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2240-P DATE: September 21, 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 warehouse and internal storage facility in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District. FILE: 2240-P ___ STAFF REPORT Staff recommends approval of the request. William Ford Dishman, representing Milton Seiler, LLC, would like to use the property at 4960 Washington Boulevard for warehousing and storage. Milton Seiler, LLC, would store various items such as, but not limited to, pumps, gearboxes, heat exchangers, valves, gears and fans. Critical spares that there is no room to store at the plant, but indoor and/or climate controlled storage is preferred. This property was previously used for manufacturing. 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 12 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Tract 6 (out of Tract 3), Block A, Washington Place Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.689 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: William Dishman PROPERTY OWNER: Blue Crow Properties (Milton Seiler, LLC) LOCATION: 4960 Washington Boulevard EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) PROPERTY SIZE: ~0.689 acres EXISTING LAND USES: Commercial FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X – Area determined to be outside the 500 year flood plain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Residential GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) EAST: Residential GC-MD SOUTH: Residential LI (Light Indusrial) WEST: Residential GC-MD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable area STREETS: Washington Boulevard: Secondary Arterial with 85’ right-of-way and 55’ pavement width. DRAINAGE: Curb and Gutter WATER: 16” Water lines SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 26” Sanitary Sewer lines PROPERTY OWNERS TERRY DARRELL W ET UX RAWSON LP MCGRADE STEPHEN L BLUE CROW PROPERTIES LTD VARITECH SERVICES LTD LIGHTFOOT RICKY VAN METER GENE A DEAN KIMBERLY LYNN DRAGO PARTNERS PARFAR PROPERTIES LLC