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DATE: July 21, 2014
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 the expansion of Greenlawn
Cemetery onto property zoned GC-MD (General Commercial – Multiple Family
Dwelling) District.
FILE: 2209-P
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STAFF REPORT
Staff recommends approval of the request.
Mr. Donald Taft is representing Community Cemeteries, Inc., who owns and operates the
cemetery known as Greenlawn Cemetery. CCI recently purchased this 0.6109 acre tract
of land located at 4075 Magnolia Avenue for the expansion of the cemetery. Normal
hours of operation for the cemetery are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven (7) days per week.
Landscaping will consist of a hedge at the perimeter of the property, to provide some
privacy, and small trees for aesthetics.
A specific use permit is required in any zoning district to expand an existing cemetery.
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 20
Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being Tract 22A, Plat D-17, A. Williams Survey, Abstract No. 385, Beaumont, Jefferson
County, Texas, containing 0.6109 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: Mr. Donald Taft
PROPERTY OWNER: Community Cemeteries, Inc.
LOCATION: 4075 Magnolia Avenue
EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple
Family Dwelling)
PROPERTY SIZE: ~0.6109 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: Chruch GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple
Family Dwelling)
EAST: Vacant GC-MD
SOUTH: Commercial GC-MD
WEST: Cemetery RM-H (Residential Multiple Family
Dwelling – Highest Density)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization
STREETS: Magnolia Avenue: Secondary Arterial with
75’ right-of-way and 40’ pavement width.
DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter
WATER: 6” Water line
SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 6” Sanitary Sewer lines
PROPERTY OWNERS
ABUSALEH FARID
CHARLTON CLEMENTINE A
COMMUNITY CEMETERIES
INC
EDWARDS MARY BELLARD
FRANK DINAH
GREATER LITTLE ZION
CHURCH
JOHNSON PATRICIA
BRADLEY
LAZARD GOLTIS JR
NEW FAITH MISSIONARY (CD)
NEW LIFE DELIVERANCE
HOLINESS
REDEAUX ELNORA ET AL
TRUSTEES
SPIKES CALVIN
WHITE GREGORY & PAMELA
WHITE WILBERT