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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2211-P DATE: September 15, 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 a second dwelling unit on property zoned RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District. FILE: 2211-P ___ STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval subject to the following conditions: 1. The mother-in-law quarters will not be leased. 2. The mother-in-law quarters shall not be on a separate electrical meter. 3. A waiver be granted to the landscape buffer and screening requirements. Mr. Robert LeJeune has applied for a specific use permit to build a mother-in-law quarters in an RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District. The property is located at 7990 Collier Road. The dwelling is intended for aged relatives currently living out of state. They rely on others for shopping, paying bills and doctor’s visits as they no longer own a car nor do they possess a drivers license. 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 101, Plat SP-2, H. Williams Survey, Abstract 56, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.815 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 X property; and, 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. X GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Robert L. LeJeune PROPERTY OWNER: Robert L. LeJeune LOCATION: 7990 Collier Road EXISTING ZONING: RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) PROPERTY SIZE: ~0.815 acres EXISTING LAND USES: Residential FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X – Area determined to be outside the 500 year flood plain Shaded X – Areas of 500-year flood; areas of 100-year flood with average depths of less than 1 foot or with drainage areas less than 1 square mile; and areas protected by levees from 100-year flood. SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Vacant RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) EAST: Residential RS District SOUTH: Residential RS District WEST: Residential RS District COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area STREETS: Collier Road: Local Street with 50’ right-of-way and 25’ pavement width. DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter WATER: 3” Water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8” Sanitary Sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS BURROW MICHAEL L GORDON EDWIN R JEFFERSON COUNTY D D 6 KANE LARRY E KOCH J D III & JO ANN LEJEUNE ROBERT L & PRISCILLINE MOSES DONALD R NUNEZ-GUSSMAN JANNA PHELAN JACQUELYN M PHELAN MICHAEL A PRONIA DOROTHY B RICE BRIAN N & LAURA A ROD EDWARD F JR & CYNTHIA VOORHEES DOROTHY ESTATE WHITE SAMUEL E ET UX WILLIAMS PATRICIA P