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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2218-Z 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 zone change from A-R (Agricultural - Residential) to RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density) or a more restrictive zoning district. FILE: 2218 - Z ___ STAFF REPORT Planning staff recommends approval. Phuc N. Le is requesting a zone change from A-R (Agricultural - Residential) to RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - High Density) District for a 4.981 acre tract located at 4525 N. Major Drive. Mr. Le is purchasing the property from Ms. Linda Chester who represents the estate of Leroy Minton. Once the property has been purchased, Mr. Le plans to construct a new apartment complex. 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 12 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Plat RS-5, Tracts 5A and 6 of 70, D. Easely Survey, Abstract 20, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 4.981 acres, more or less. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Phuc N. Le PROPERTY OWNER: Linda Chester (Estate of Leroy Minton) LOCATION: 4525 N. Major Drive EXISTING ZONING: A-R (Agricultural - Residential) PROPERTY SIZE: ~4.981 acres EXISTING LAND USES: Agricultural FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X (area does not lie within the year flood plain) SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Agricultural A-R (Agricultural - Residential) EAST: Residential GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) SOUTH: Residential RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density) WEST: Vacant RM-H COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Neighborhood Growth Unit STREETS: North Major Drive– Major Arterial with 150’ right of way and 80’ pavement width. DRAINAGE: Open ditch WATER: 6” Water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8” Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS BARNES GERALDINE CONNER ET AL BREAKWATER BAY LTD GARTH CO LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY MINTON LEROY MINTON LEROY ESTATE MITCHELL LELAND C RANKIN NICK G RUTLEDGE VERGIL RAY SIFUENTES MARIA STONELEIGH HOMSAR APTS LTD VR WEL LP