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Home My WebLink About2216-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 Warehousing and Distribution of Composite Materials in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District. FILE: 2216-P ___ STAFF REPORT Staff recommends approval of this request subject to the following condition: 1. An 8' wood privacy fence be constructed and/or maintained where the site abuts RM-H properties that are developed. United Worldwide Resources and Spectra Composites are requesting a specific use permit for the property at 3140 South 11th Street. Spectra Composites is a nationwide distributor of composite materials and associated products. Spectra Composites plans to use the property for the collection and distribution of materials to be transported by either company trucks or third party common carrier trucks. Certain chemical product is received in tanker trucks and stored in drum containers. Both hazardous and non-hazardous products will be handled at this location. All material storage, staging and assembly will be accomplished inside the building. Products will then be shipped to customers. No product will be created or manufactured at this location. Normal hours of operation are from 8am to 4:30pm, with an occasional truck arriving as early as 7am. 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 26 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Tract I: That certain 1.50 acre tract out of the J. W. Bullock Survey, Abstract 7, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, also being out of Lots 1, 2 and the North 19.76' of Lot 3, Block Number Five (5) of LUCKY FIVE ADDITION to the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, as the same appears upon the map or plat thereof, on file and of record in Vol. 7, Page 206, of the Jefferson County Map Records, Jefferson County, Texas, and being out of a 8.348 acre tract conveyed by Frank John Zummo, et al, as recorded in Volume 1047, Page 462, of the Jefferson County Deed Records, Jefferson County, Texas; said 1.50 acre tract being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Note: Basis of Bearings is the north line of the 8.348 acre tract described in Volume 1047, Page 462, of the Jefferson County Deed Records, Jefferson County, Texas. BEGINNING at a 3/4" iron pipe found in the west right of way line of South 11th Street and being the southeast corner of Lot 2, Block 6 of the Carver Terrace Addition as recorded in Volume 7, Page 73, of the Jefferson County Map Records and being the northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 5 of said Lucky Five; said pipe being the northeast corner of the said 1.50 acre tract; THENCE South 00°25'21" East (called South 00°25'21" East) along the west line of the said South 11th Street right of way, a distance of 122.16 feet (called 122.16 feet) to a "X" in concrete found for the southeast corner of the said 1.50 acre tract; THENCE South 89°26'01" West (called South 89°26'01" West), a distance of 200.68 feet (called 200.68 feet) to a 5/8" iron rod found for an angle point in the south line of the said 1.50 acre tract; THENCE South 00°38'54" East (called South 00°38'54" East), a distance of 29.00 feet (called 29.00 feet) to a 1/2" rebar found for an angle point in the south line of the said 1.50 acre tract; THENCE South 89°53'48" West (called South 89°53'48" West), a distance of 124.22 feet (called 124.22 feet) to an angle point in the south line of the said 1.50 acre tract; THENCE North 00°56'10" West (called North 00°56'10" West), a distance of 43.84 feet (called 43.84 feet) to a ½” rebar found for an angle point in the south line of the said 1.50 acre tract; THENCE South 89°22'18" West (called South 89°22'18" West), a distance of 209.44 feet (called 209.44 feet) to a 1/2" rebar found for the southwest corner of the said 1.50 acre tract; THENCE North 00°40'00" West (called North 00°40'00" West), a distance of 105.61 feet (called 105.61 feet) to a 1/2" rebar found for the northwest corner of the said 1.50 acre tract; THENCE North 89°20'00" East (reference bearing) along the south line of said Carver Terrace Addition and the north line of the said 8.348 acre tract, a distance of 535.08 feet (called 535.08 feet) to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 1.50 acres of land, more or less. Tract II: That certain 1.04 acre tract out of the J. W. Bullock Survey, Abstract 7, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, also being out of the South 30.24' of Lot 3 and the North 19.76 feet of Lot 4, Block Number Five (5) of LUCKY FIVE ADDITION to the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, as the same appears upon the map or plat thereof, on file and of record in Volume 7, Page 206, of the Jefferson County Map Records, Jefferson County, Texas and being out of a 8.348 acre tract conveyed by Frank John Zummo, et al, as recorded in Volume 1047, Page 462, of the Jefferson County Deed Records; said 1.04 acre tract being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Note: Basis of Bearings is the north line of the 8.348 acre tract described in Volume 1047, Page 462 of the Jefferson County Deed Records, Jefferson County, Texas. COMMENCING at a 3/4" iron pipe found in the west right of way line of South 11th Street and being the southeast corner of Lot 2, Block 6 of the Carver Terrace Addition as recorded in Volume 7, Page 43 of the Jefferson County Map Records, Jefferson County, Texas, and the northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 5 of Lucky Five Addition as recorded in Volume 7, Page 206 of the Jefferson County Map Records; THENCE South 00°25'21" East (called South 00°25'21" East) along the west line of the said South 11th Street right of way, a distance of 122.16 feet (called 122.16 feet) to a "X" in concrete found for the northeast corner of the said 1.04 acre tract and being the POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE South 00°25'21" East (called South 00°25'21" East) along the west line of the said South 11th Street right of way, a distance of 50.03 feet (called 50.03 feet) to a ½” rebar set and capped “FAUST” for the northeast corner of the said 1.04 acre tract; THENCE South 89°22'19" West (called South 89°22'19" West), a distance of 672.12 feet to a ½” rebar capped “FAUST” for a 50 foot offset and continuing a total distance of 722.12 feet (called 722.12 feet) to the southwest corner of the said 1.04 acre tract on the southeast line of the Santa Fe Railroad right of way; THENCE North 41°45'15" East (called North 41°45'15" East) along the said Santa Fe Railroad right of way, a distance of 232.59 feet (called 232.59 feet) to a 3/4" pinched pipe found for the northwest corner of the said 1.04 acre tract and a corner in the south line of said Carver Terrace Addition; THENCE North 89°20'00" East (reference bearing) along the said south line of Carver Terrace Addition and the north line of the said 8.348 acre tract, a distance of 30.87 feet (called 30.87 feet) to ½” rebar found for a corner on the north line of the said 1.04 acre tract; THENCE South 00°40'00" East (called South 00°40'00" East), a distance of 105.61 feet (called 105.61 feet) to a 1/2" rebar found for an angle point in the north line of the said 1.04 acre tract; THENCE North 89°22'18" East (called North 89°22'18" East), a distance of 209.44 feet (called 209.44 feet) to a 1/2" rebar found for an angle point in the north line of the said 1.04 acre tract; THENCE South 00°56'10" East (called South 00°56'10" East), a distance of 43.84 feet (called 43.84 feet) to a 1/2" rebar found for an angle point in the north line of the said 1.04 acre tract; THENCE North 89°53'48" East, a distance of 124.22 feet to a 1/2" iron rod set for a point on the North line of the said 1.04 acre tract; THENCE North 00°38'54" West (called North 00°38'54" West), a distance of 29.00 feet to a 1/2" rebar found for an angle point in the north line of the said 1.04 acre tract; THENCE North 89°26'01" East (called North 89°26'01" East), a distance of 200.68 feet (called 200.68 feet) to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 1.04 acres of land, more or less. Both tracts containing 2.54 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: United Worldwide Resources & Spectra Composites PROPERTY OWNER: United Worldwide Resources LOCATION: 3140 South 11th Street EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) Districts PROPERTY SIZE: ~2.54 acres EXISTING LAND USES: Unoccupied Warehouse FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X – Area determined to be outside the 500 year flood plain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Residential, Commercial RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density) and GC-MD EAST: Commercial GC-MD SOUTH: Vacant GC-MD WEST: Commercial GC-MD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation Revitalization STREETS: South 11th Street - Major Arterial with a 115' wide right-of-way and an 60' pavement width DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter WATER: 12" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8" sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS BALKA LAWRENCE BEAUMONT FRAME & BT PROPERTY LLC CAMPBELL LOUIS JR COLEMAN JOYCE B HENDERSON GILBERT HAROLD L GOLIAS TIPTON HANCHEY THEODORE L & BETSY HARPER ALJA JR HARPER ALJA JR ET UX LEMONS ALSAIH MCGINNIS BRYAN J MODICA JOHN CALVIN PARKER LINDA M ETAL PRIORITY WIRE & CABLE INC ROBERTS AUGUST ESTATE VEAZIE CORITA WILLARD PERCY C