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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 Community Garden in an
RM-M (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Medium Density) District.
FILE: 2214-P
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STAFF REPORT
Staff recommends approval of this request.
Elaine Shellenberger, on behalf of Nutrition & Services for Seniors, is requesting a
specific use permit to allow a community/donation garden on their property at 3840
Travis Street. This garden would allow the center to offer fresh produce to their clients.
This request fits their mission of assisting seniors and the disabled in leading quality lives
while maintaining dignity and independence. The gardens would occupy that area
previously designated for expansion of the parking lot and an additional office building.
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 Tracts 179 and 205, Plat D-14, A. Williams Survey, City of Beaumont, Jefferson
County, Texas, containing 1.149 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: Nutrition & Services for Seniors
PROPERTY OWNER: Elaine Shellenberger
LOCATION: 3840 Travis
EXISTING ZONING: RM-M (Residential Multiple Family
Dwelling - Medium Density) District
PROPERTY SIZE: ~1.149 acres
EXISTING LAND USES: Nutrition & Services for Seniors
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)
District
EAST: Residential, church RS
SOUTH: Commercial, school RS, GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple
Family Dwelling) District
WEST: Residential RS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area
STREETS: Travis Drive - Local street with a 60' wide
right-of-way and an 18' pavement width
DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter
WATER: 6" water line
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: 8" sanitary sewer line
PROPERTY OWNERS
ANDRADE J JESUS & LAURENTINA
BENNETT ERIC EARL
DIGENNARO GUY
DONALD RACQUEL SHANETTE
FAZIO JOSEPH NORMAN
GARCIA MIGUEL A & SOCORRO
GOOLSBY MERON JAMES
JEREMIAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST
LICONA HEBER & JESSICA
MCCRANEY DEVIN & TRACI
MCCRAY HUBERT W
MCCRAY MICHAEL & MARTHA
MCNEILL J PAUL EST
MOSES GEORGE F JR
NUTRITION & SERVICES
RICHMOND EARL M
THIBODEAUX SANDRA J
TIMES TRICIA & KEVIN A TIMES
TINKLE WALTER GENE
WEBB JOYCE
WHITE TROY
WILLIAMS WAYNE
WRIGHT VERA