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DATE: July 15, 2013
TO: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Bill Cobabe, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Consider a request for a zone change from RS (Residential-Single Family
Dwelling) District to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling)
District or more restrictive district and a specific use permit for a tree service
facility.
FILE: 2175-Z/P
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STAFF REPORT
Planning staff recommends approval.
Charles W Morris is requesting a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family
Dwelling) District to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling). The
subject property is located on Concord Road, which is currently under construction for
expansion. The owner has also applied for a specific use permit to allow for a tree service
operation. The site is located at 6640 Concord Road.
This site is in a transitional area of the City. The property is located to the north and east
of Concord. Across the street is a large commercial operation, and the parcel to the south
and east of the site was rezoned relatively recently to allow for commercial uses. With the
expansion of Concord Road, the trend for properties in the area is going to continue to be
towards commercial type uses. Mr. Morris has indicated that he will construct a fence and
install landscaping as a buffer to adjacent high-density residential uses in the area, and
will construct parking for the site in accordance with Transportation Division
requirements.
Mr. Morris applied for a zone change back in 2000. That request was denied by the City
Council. Given the continued commercialization of this area, Mr. Morris is making this
request again.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices mailed to property owners 11
Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being Tract 64-C Plat RS-1 of the Thomas Spear Survey AB-40, City of Beaumont,
Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.009 acres, more or less.
ANALYSIS
CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT
(SECTION 30-26.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: Charles W. Morris
PROPERTY OWNER: Same
LOCATION: 6640 Concord Road
EXISTING ZONING: R-S (Residential – Single Family Dwelling)
District; owner is requesting a zone change
to GC-MD (General Commercial –
Multiple-Family Dwelling)
PROPERTY SIZE: 1.009 acres
EXISTING LAND USES: Residential
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X (area does not lie within the year flood
plain)
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Vacant/Apartments RM-M (Residential – Multiple-Family
Dwelling – Medium Density) and RM-H
(Residential – Multiple Family Dwelling –
Highest Density)
EAST: Commercial GC-MD - 2 (General Commercial –
Multiple-Family Dwelling - 2)
SOUTH: Commercial GC-MD (General Commercial – Multiple
Family Dwelling)
WEST: Commercial GC-MD
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Regional Center
STREETS: Concord Road – Neighborhood Collector
with 60’ right of way and 18’ pavement
width (currently under construction for
expansion to four lanes)
DRAINAGE: Open ditch (Will be curb and gutter)
WATER: 8” Water line
SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8” Sanitary sewer line
PROPERTY OWNERS
6640 INC
ALEXANDER JOHN WILLIAM &
BARNES IVAN DALE
BROOKS ROBERT B ET UX
CARR BROTHERS CORPORATION INC
GECMC 2005-C2 EASTEX FREEWAY
GREENBERG SHELDON
MORRIS CHARLES W &
MORRIS JANE WALKER ESTATE
MUSE LIMITED INC
ST PARTNERS III LTD