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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2187-P DATE: September 16, 2013 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Bill Cobabe, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a pregnancy resource clinic in an RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District. FILE: 2187-P ___ STAFF REPORT Planning staff recommends approval. Mary Milligan, on behalf of Hope Women’s Resource Clinic, is requesting a specific use permit to allow for a pregnancy resource clinic. The proposed clinic will be located at 3740 Laurel Street. The existing building has been used as a medical type clinic for many years. The proposed use would be comparable to that use. The clinic would offer pregnancy support services, as well as classes, counseling, support groups, and a small boutique. 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 12 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 13-15 and 29-31, and Lots 16 and 28, Tract 2, Block 4, Laurel Heights Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.25 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: Mary Milligan PROPERTY OWNER: Hope Women’s Resource Clinic LOCATION: 3740 Laurel Street EXISTING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District PROPERTY SIZE: ~1.25 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 RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District SOUTH: Residential RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District WEST: Commercial RM-H COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area STREETS: Laurel Street: Local Collector with 60’ right-of-way and 25’ pavement width DRAINAGE: Open ditch WATER: 6” Water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 36” Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL BATEMAN MARY ANN NEWTON COFFMAN HARVEY JOHNSON IRVIN & PAMELA KENNEDY OMIE KOVAC KACY F MCDANIEL VIRGINIA CAEIO ORTHOPAEDIC PROPERTIES LP PEAVEY ROBERT M VILLAGE MGMT CO INC WEINGARTEN REALTY INVESTORS YEN YU KUEI