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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2193-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 mother-in-law quarters in an R-S (Residential – Single Family) District. FILE: 2193-P ___ STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval subject to the following conditions: 1. The mother-in-law quarters will not be leased. 2. The mother-in-law quarters shall not be on a separate electrical meter. Jesse Lee Turner has applied for a specific use permit to build a mother-in-law quarters in an RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District. The property is located at 5310 Linda Lane. Mr. Turner has suffered several recent health setbacks and is no longer able to live alone in his mobile home in Sour Lake. After some discussion between him and his sister, Ruby Lee Turner Ott, they decided they would prefer to live together at this property. The family felt it best to construct a separate quarters at the rear of Ms. Ott’s home to provide each of them some privacy and independence. The structure would be a 20.5' x 28.5' single story residence. 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 Lot 9, Block 1, Woodland Acres, 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: Jesse Lee Turner, Jr. PROPERTY OWNER: Ruby Lee Turner Ott LOCATION: 5310 Linda Lane EXISTING ZONING: RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) PROPERTY SIZE: ~0.58 acres EXISTING LAND USES: Single Family Residential FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X – Area determined to be outside the 500 year flood plain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Residential RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) EAST: Residential RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) SOUTH: Residential RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) WEST: Residential RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area STREETS: Linda Lane: Residential Street with 80’ right-of-way and 20’ pavement width. DRAINAGE: Open ditch WATER: 6” Water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 10” Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS BATES GREGORY WADE BEAN LAURA BOLTON JOE W JR ET UX BONURA RICHARD E FREEZE WINFRED-LYNN & DELLA FRIDELLE LORAINE HAILEY GREG B SR HARVEY DALE R & WILMA L LOWE ALICE OLA OTT RUBY LEE TURNER OTT RUBY TURNER SMALLWOOD SUSAN EILEEN TANNER PAULINE VALDEZ DANIEL J & KATHERINA VANDERWOLF W B WALLACE MICHAEL LANE & PAMELA