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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2078-P DATE: March 21, 2011 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow an auto body shop in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District FILE: 2078-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval subject to the following condition: 1. The parking lot frontages must be screened by a 6' wide landscape strip. Martin Motors has applied for a specific use permit to allow an auto body shop in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District. The property is located at 5220 College. Martin Motors has a pre-owned car sales business across Delmar from the subject property. The proposed auto body shop will consist of a 2,000 sq. ft. building and related parking. The property is enclosed on the north and west sides by a cinder block wall. The property is completely paved with concrete and was previously used as a pre-owned car lot. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 14 . Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition . LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 1-6, Block 11, Sunnyside Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.51 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 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 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 1 and 7 follow: 2. The proposed auto body shop will be consistent with other development along College. This section of College is occupied by various commercial businesses including auto sales and repair, sign shops and a metal salvage yard. 7. The parking lot frontages along College and Delmar must be screened by a 6' wide landscape strip. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Martin Motors PROPERTY OWNER: Same LOCATION: 5220 College EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District PROPERTY SIZE: 0.51 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 GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District EAST: Commercial GC-MD SOUTH: Commercial GC-MD WEST: Industrial HI (Heavy Industrial) District COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area STREETS: College Street - Major arterial with a 110' wide right-of-way with 6 lanes and a left turn lane; Delmar Drive - Local street with a 55' wide right-of-way and a 16' pavement width GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued DRAINAGE: College Street - Curb and gutter Delmar Drive - Open ditch WATER: 6" and 12" water lines SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 6" sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS BIANCO LIVING TRUST CHRISDAN CAPITAL LLP DECORDOVA TRUST DONALD L & DAVID DECORDOVA DOOLEY CLARA MUKHTAR MOHAMMAD A ROBINSON GARRY W ROBINSON GARRY W MARGARET A BROEDER ROBINSON GARRY W ET UX RUNNELS WILLIAM C & VIRGINIA L SMITH MARY ANN SOUTHERN IRON & METAL CO % MARVIN F POER & CO STEWART EVA