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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2191-P DATE: December 16, 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 self storage facility in a GC-MD (General Commercial – Multiple Family Dwelling) District. FILE: 2191-P ___ STAFF REPORT Planning staff recommends approval with the following condition: 1. Applicant must seek approval from TX DOT for driveway access. 2. Perimeter landscaping of off-street parking must meet City requirements. 3. Monument sign must meet setback requirements. 4. Sidewalks must be added/maintained. Millinneum Storage, LLC, is requesting a specific use permit for a self-storage facility. The zoning allows for this kind of use with a specific use permit. The property is located th at 1501 N. 7 Street. A truck rental business would also be administered from this location. The applicants propose to revitalize the existing commercial building with many improvements including, but not limited to, the roof and façade. Phase I would incorporate the front 2 buildings and provide 350-400 storage units. Once this phase reaches 70% lease-out, Phase II will build-out the 2 rear buildings for additional units/ rental space. Parking and utilities exist on the site to handle expected demand and has met the requirements of the City. Landscaping will be added to enhance the property. 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 7 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Tracts 194A & 194C, Plat D12, A. Williams Survey, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 4.807 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: Millinneum Storage, LLC PROPERTY OWNER: American Industrial Warehouse Distribution, Inc. th LOCATION: 1501 N. 7 Street EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General Commercial – Multiple Family Dwelling) District PROPERTY SIZE: ~4.807 acres EXISTING LAND USES: Commercial / Vacant FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X – Area determined to be outside the 500 year flood plain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Undeveloped GC-MD (General Commercial – Multiple-family Dwelling) District EAST: Industrial LI (Light Industrial) District SOUTH: IH-10 East GC-MD (General Commercial – Multiple-family Dwelling) District WEST: Salvation Army GC-MD (General Commercial – Multiple-family Dwelling) District COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization STREETS: IH-10 Access Road: State Highway with 180’ right-of-way and 20’ pavement width. th N. 7 Street: Collector Road with 70’ right-of-way and 35’ pavement width. DRAINAGE: Curb & Gutter WATER: 6” Water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 15” Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL CREASON ENTERPRISES INC JACKSON SQUARE OFFICE BLDGS JEFFERSON COUNTY D D 6 QUALITY CONCRETE & MATERIALS RIDGEWOOD CHURCH OF CHRIST SALVATION ARMY