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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2213-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 Gaming Room in a NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District. FILE: 2213-P ___ STAFF REPORT Staff recommends approval of this request. Paul Nguyen would like to operate a gaming facility containing 36 eight-liner machines and a convenience store at 3225 Park Street. Customers would only be able to receive food and drinks (non-alcoholic), not to exceed $5 in value, as prizes. Hours of operation will be from 9am till 12am or later if customers are still present. 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 25 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lot 1 & Lot 2, Tract 1, Block 48, Jef Chaison, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.358 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: Paul Nguyen PROPERTY OWNER: Paul Nguyen LOCATION: 3225 Park Street EXISTING ZONING: NC (Neighborhood Commercial) PROPERTY SIZE: ~0.358 acres EXISTING LAND USES: Convenience / gift store 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 Dwelling) EAST: Residential RS (Residential Single-Family Dwelling) SOUTH: Residential RS (Residential Single-Family Dwelling) WEST: Commercial NC COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization STREETS: Park Street: Major Arterial with 60’ right-of-way and 30’ pavement width. Harriot Street: Local Street with 60’ right-of-way and 30’ pavement width. DRAINAGE: Curb and Gutter WATER: 12" and 6” Water lines SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 36" and 6” Sanitary Sewer lines PROPERTY OWNERS ALLISON WILLIE JR ARVIE CLARENCE AUBEY VIRGINIA E BROOKS II ENTERPRISES CANTU PROCORO & DELORES CASTILLO ANTONIO CASTILLO IRENE & J ELOY DANIELS O'NEIL FRANK ROOSEVELT & BRENDA JOYCE FRANK ROOSEVELT & BRENDA JOYCE GIBSON SAMUEL EARL HENDERSON SINDY MAE KEENAN C T SR LOCKHART MICHAEL W MTW PROPERTIES LLC NGUYEN PAUL D & MELINDA P SALDANA LOUISA ESTATE & SPIKES CALVIN THOMAS THELMA JEAN TRAYLOR TAMMY TWINE KENNETH G WALKER EDWARD JAMES