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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2190-P DATE: November 18, 2013 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a car rental facility in an area zoned NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District. FILE: 2190 - P ___ STAFF REPORT Staff recommends approval. Nikolaos Klironomos, owner of GMK Original L.L.C., is requesting a specific use permit for a car rental facility in an existing building in an NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District. The subject property is located at 5310/5320 Eastex Freeway. The existing building has most recently been utilized as a tax preparation office, a seasonal use. Mr. Klironomos would like to open a car rental office at this location, therefore using the space year round. Vehicles used in the rental business would be parked onsite. Please note that final occupancy approval is subject to review and acceptance of submitted plans and field inspections to verify compliance with applicable codes. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 12 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Tract 99-A, Plat D-23, F. Bigner Survey, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.19 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: Nikolaos Klironomos, owner of GMK Original L.L.C. PROPERTY OWNER: Nikolaos Klironomos, owner of GMK Original L.L.C. LOCATION: 5310/5320 Eastex Freeway EXISTING ZONING: NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District PROPERTY SIZE: 0.19 acres more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Commercial FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X – Area determined to be outside the 500 year flood plain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Flooring Center NC EAST: Auto Mechanic NC SOUTH: Eastex Frwy. WEST: Eastex Frwy. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area STREETS: Eastex Freeway access road– Freeway with 285’ right of way and 40’ pavement width DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter WATER: 6” Water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 6” Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS 5 K DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BARRON WILLIAM ARCHIE COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC EDDS C W MAGIC WASH & LUBE #2 LP OCW-I BORROWER LP PHELAN MICHAEL A PHELAN PATRICK HENRY PHELAN PATRICK HENRY SEYMORE DANNY F SONNIER SIDNEY P & LORNA VARITECH SERVICES LTD