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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2249-P DATE: January 25, 2016 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 an assisted living facility in RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density). FILE: 2249-P ___ STAFF REPORT Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: 1. Pending approval of food preparation and storage areas by health inspectors. 2. Any improvements made within the state right-of-way shall be permitted by TXDOT. 3. A six (6) foot wide landscaped strip, as prescribed by ordinance, must be located between the front parking spaces and the right-of way. 4. The ADA space shall be signed according to ADA requirements. 5. An eight (8) foot wood or masonry privacy screening fence must be constructed and maintained along the south property line. 6. Building must be brought up to all current applicable fire & building codes, per international fire & building codes - 2009 edition, Including, but not limited to, fire extinguishers, sprinkler system, fire alarm, exit lights, emergency lights, knox box, fixed hood system, and additional hydrant(s) as needed. All electrical systems must meet commercial codes. Vera Bagneris contacted staff regarding a privately funded assisted living facility at 2990 S. Major Drive, in September of 2015. During the conversation, Ms. Bagneris mentioned she wanted to keep twelve (12) individuals. A predevelopment meeting was scheduled to help her understand all that would be required to keep twelve (12) individuals. During the predevelopment meeting, Ms. Vargas mentioned that she already keeps two (2) individuals at the property. In order to keep these two (2) individuals, she applied for a CO (Certificate of Occupancy). Several inspections for the CO failed. Ms. Bagneris is now formally requesting permission to keep twelve (12) individuals. The conditions listed reflect the findings during inspections made for the CO. Ms. Bagneris proposes to provide 24 hour care for twelve (12) elderly residents. Caretakers would be present 24 hours per day, but not living at the property. Some of the clients residing in this facility will require nursing and ambulatory care. Some residents may have limited mobility. The applicant is asking for a waiver to any additional landscaping. A four (4) foot chain link fence is located along the north and west property lines, with no existing landscaped buffers. There is no fence along the south property line. 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 9 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lot 6, Block 2, South Amelia, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.277 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: Vera Bagneris PROPERTY OWNER: Vera Bagneris LOCATION: 2990 S Major Drive EXISTING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density) PROPERTY SIZE: ~0.277 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 RS (Residential Single Family) EAST: Church RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density) SOUTH: Residential RS WEST: Vacant RS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Neighborhood Growth Unit STREETS: S Major Drive: Expressway with 130’ right-of-way and 80’ pavement width. DRAINAGE: Open ditch WATER: 6” Water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 6” Sanitary Sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS TYRRELL-COMBEST LTD PHELAN INVESTMENTS KANNEGANTI RAVIKUMAR & PIPPIN ARLENE H CICARDO JOSEPH E DIONNE JUSTIN J WELLS FARGO BANK NA STILES DAVID EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF