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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2181-P DATE: August 19, 2013 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Bill Cobabe, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow an automotive repair, paint and body shop in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District. FILE: 2181 – P ___ STAFF REPORT Planning staff recommends approval. Paul Sachitano is applying for a specific use permit. This permit would allow the operation of an automotive repair facility with capacity to perform paint and body work. The property is located at 5115 and 5125 Seale Road. The property is currently zoned GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling). Automotive repair uses are permitted as of right in the GC-MD zone. A specific use permit is required, however, for uses that include paint and body work. It is not anticipated that this operation will have a significant impact on the surrounding neighborhood. Utilities and drainage in the area are adequate for the proposed use. Parking provided on the lot will be located sufficient for the repair facility. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 9 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Tracts 1 and 2, Lot 7, Block B, of the Tyrell Park Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 3.346 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: Paul Sachitano PROPERTY OWNER: Same LOCATION: 5115 and 5125 Seale Road EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General Commercial – Multiple-Family Dwelling) District PROPERTY SIZE: ~3.346 acres EXISTING LAND USES: Commercial FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X – Area determined to be outside the 500 year flood plain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Commercial GC-MD (General Commercial – Multiple-Family Dwelling) District EAST: Residential R-S (Residential – Single-Family Dwelling) District SOUTH: Vacant GC-MD WEST: Vacant LI (Light Industrial) District COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Neighborhood Growth Unit STREETS: Seale Road: 60’ right-of-way with 20’ pavement width DRAINAGE: Open ditch WATER: 6” Water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 10” Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS BANKS NANCY S BANKS NANCY S DANIELS GEORGE DELTA INDUSTRIAL CONST CO KINKADE ELOISE KINKADE ELOISE VIRGINIA PEAVY F W STEVENS DAVID J & KAREN Y TYLER KENNETH W & MARCIANA C