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DATE: September 16, 2013
TO: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Bill Cobabe, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit for a computer service business in an
RCR-H (Residential Conservation and Revitalization-H) District.
FILE: 2183-P
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STAFF REPORT
Planning staff recommends approval.
Kevin Grinnell, owner of Grinnell Computers, is requesting a specific use permit to allow
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for a computer service business. The proposed business will be located at 575 N. 7
Street.
The business has been located at the site for several years; the proposed specific use
permit is for an expansion of the business. The expanded business will employ nine
repair technicians, programmers, and web designers. Little additional traffic will be
generated by the proposed expansion. Parking and utilities exist on the site to handle
expected demand and has met the requirements of the City.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices mailed to property owners 25
Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 21, Averill Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County,
Texas, containing 0.52 acre, 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: Kevin Grinnell
PROPERTY OWNER: (same)
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LOCATION: 575 N. 7 Street
EXISTING ZONING: RCR-H (Residential Conservation and
Revitalization-H) District
PROPERTY SIZE: ~0.52 acre
EXISTING LAND USES: Commercial
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X – Area determined to be outside the 500
year flood plain
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Residential RCR-H (Residential Conservation and
Revitalization-H) District
EAST: Vacant RCR-H
SOUTH: Commercial GC-MD (General Commercial-
Multiple-Family Dwelling) District
WEST: Commercial RCR-H
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization
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STREETS: 7 Street: Local Collector with 50’
right-of-way and 30’ pavement width
DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter
WATER: 20” Water line
SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 21” Sanitary sewer line
PROPERTY OWNERS
BAKER TIMOTHY
BAKER TIMOTHY C & SILVIA A
BAKER TIMOTHY C ET UX
BALQUE MARY A
BATHLA SANJIV & SUMAN
CAPITAL ONE NA TRUSTEE OF
CAPITAL ONE NA TRUSTEE OF
CHAMBERS FLORENCE
COOK GENIE
DEVILLIER JAMES MITCHELL
DUGAS JANE & LANCE D JONES
GET RECOVERY INC
GOODMAN FREDERICK H
HOLMES JAMES A
ITS ENTERPRISES INC
JOHNSON IRVIN LEE
M & M RESOURCES INC
MANUEL ALISA
MSN REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
NORRIS HENRY A & SHARON G
PHEBRO
ROSSBAND GUNDER
TREADWAY LONNIE C
WILBURN FRED & LINDA L
WOODS LELAN R