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DATE: October 20, 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 behavioral and academic center /
secondary school in GC-MD (General Commercial – Multiple Family Dwelling) District.
FILE: 2212-P
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STAFF REPORT
Staff recommends denial of this request.
Jennifer Ford, C.E.O. of Starpoint Educational Enrichment Center, L.L.C. is requesting a specific
use permit for the property located at 4960 Washington Blvd. Ms. Ford would like to utilize the
property as a behavioral and academic center / secondary school offering behavioral therapies for
students ages 3-21 who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other
neurological or cognitive syndromes, as well as a general education Pre-K Program. The
proposed use will employ eight (8) teachers/teacher assistants, one (1) nurse and six (6)
administrative staff. The facility will serve 112 students. Hours of operation will be 8a.m. to
6p.m. Monday thru Friday.
At last months meeting, a discussion arose regarding access and circulation of traffic. Further
review of the parking lot has brought a concern to our attention with regard to the efficient
movement of vehicles in and out of the area. With the arrangement of parking stalls and the
proposed parallel parking along the fence opposite the parking lot It would be very difficult and
unsafe for 100 vehicles to enter and exit the property without a turnaround in place already. It is
possible that the paved area beyond the gates could be utilized as such an area, however, this area
has been designated as an outdoor play area for the school children, a use that conflicts permitting
traffic to circulate within the property. A second concern would be congestion that could cause
lines of vehicles parked along Washington Boulevard during peak traffic flow.
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 14
Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being Tract 6 (out of Tract 3), Block A, Washington Place, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas,
containing 0.6885 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: Jennifer Ford, C.E.O. of Starpoint
Educational Enrichment Center, L.L.C.
PROPERTY OWNER: Blue Crow Properties, LTD
LOCATION: 4960 Washington Blvd.
EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple
Family Dwelling)
PROPERTY SIZE: ~0.6885 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: Vacant GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple
Family Dwelling)
EAST: Commercial GC-MD
SOUTH: Commercial LI (Light Industrial)
WEST: Commercial GC-MD
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Are
STREETS: Washington Blvd.: Secondary Arterial with
80’ right-of-way and 55’ pavement width.
DRAINAGE: Open ditch
WATER: 6” Water line
SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 6” Sanitary Sewer line
PROPERTY OWNERS
BLUE CROW PROPERTIES LTD
DEAN KIMBERLY LYNN
DRAGO PARTNERS
LIGHTFOOT RICKY
MCGRADE STEPHEN L
PARFAR PROPERTIES LLC
RAWSON LP
TERRY DARRELL W ET UX
TRUCKHOLDING INC
VAN METER GENE A
VARITECH SERVICES LTD