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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2167-Z DATE: April 15, 2013 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for a zone change from LI (Light Industrial) District to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multi Family Dwelling) District or more restrictive district. FILE: 2167 - Z ___ STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval. The American Postal Workers’ Union is requesting a zone change on behalf of Eugene G. Koch, Pastor of the Christ Community Church, from LI (Light Indistrial) to GC-MD (General Commercial – Multiple Family Dwelling). The subject property is located at 4380 Fannett Road. This zone change will allow for the property to be used as a church. It is in keeping with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. The north 228’± of the parcel is already zoned GC-MD, while the south 176’± of the parcel is zoned LI. A church is a permitted as of right use in the GC-MD zoning district. Parcels to the north, north east, and west are all in the zoned GC-MD district. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 7 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being the south 176' ± of Tract 3, Block 1, Heflebower & Scott Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.43 acres, more or less. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: American Postal Workers’ Union PROPERTY OWNER: Same LOCATION: 4380 Fannett Rd. EXISTING ZONING: LI (Light Industrial); owner is requesting a zone change to GC-MD (General Commercial – Multi Family Dwelling) PROPERTY SIZE: 0.43 acre EXISTING LAND USES: Commercial FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X 500 (area lies within the 500 year flood plain) SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Vacant GC-MD (General Commercial – Multi Family Dwelling) EAST: Vacant GC-MD SOUTH: Commercial LI (Light Industrial) WEST: Church GC-MD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization STREETS: Fannett Road – Arterial with 120’ right of way and 60’ pavement width DRAINAGE: Open ditch WATER: 8” Water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8” Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS AUSTIN MICHAEL DAVEN BEAUMONT SECTIONAL CENTER AREA CALDWELL CO TR #490-01/02 ICONIUM MISSIONARY BAPTIST PARADISE MISSIONARY BAPTIST SARKIS ELIAS TLC PROPERTIES INC