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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2132-P DATE: May 21, 2012 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a church and family life center in a PUD (Planned Unit Development) District FILE: 2132-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval subject to the following conditions: 1. TxDOT must approve the driveway access on Major Drive. 2. The parking lots must meet the landscaping requirements. 3. A sidewalk will be required along Major Drive. Maxson Memorial Church of God In Christ has applied for a specific use permit to allow a church and family life center in a PUD (Planned Unit Development) District. The property is located at 7925 N. Major Dr. Maxson Memorial Church plans to construct a 16,303 sq. ft. facility and related parking in Phase I. Reverend Gary Cantu states that the Family Life Center will provide seating for a maximum of 200 persons for worship services. The church currently has a membership of 120. In a typical week, three church services will be held with two services on Sundays and one midweek. In addition, other typical church activities will be held. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 55 . Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition . LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Tr. 61-F and abandoned pt. of Chinn Lane, D. Easley Survey, Abst. 20, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 17.584 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, nor 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 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 X 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. X ANALYSIS continued This application is in conformance with seven of the eight conditions necessary for approval. Comments on Conditions 4 and 7 follow: 4. TxDOT must approve the driveway access on Major Dr. In addition, a sidewalk will be required along Major Dr. 7. The parking lots must meet the landscaping requirements. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Maxson Memorial Church of God In Christ PROPERTY OWNER: Same LOCATION: 7925 N. Major Dr. EXISTING ZONING: PUD (Planned Unit Development) District PROPERTY SIZE: 17.584 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @ - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Vacant RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District EAST: Vacant RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District SOUTH: Residential RS WEST: Residential, vacant PUD (Planned Unit Development) District COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Neighborhood Growth Unit STREETS: N. Major Drive - Major arterial with a 150' wide right-of-way and a 20' pavement width; Walker Road - Local street with a 60' wide right-of-way and an18' pavement width DRAINAGE: Open ditch GENERAL INFORMATION continued WATER: 30" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 36" sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS BLUE CROW PROPERTIES LTD BOWERS JAMES PAUL BOWERS JAMES PAUL ET UX CARRELL CLARENCE D & MITZI R CASTEEL DWAIN & KAREN JEFFERSON COUNTY D D 6 JOHNSON LINDSEY & AMANDA CROPPER JOHNSON PRECIOUS E KING DOYLE STEPHEN MAXSON MEMORIAL CHURCH INC MILLER LEE PARIGI PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD % SAM C PARIGI JR PRAISE CHRISTIAN CENTER PRAISE CHRISTIAN CENTER INC SEAHA BEVERLEY SEALS TAJUANA STEPHENSON LINDA JANE STROUD LORA LYNETTE WOODS LELAN