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DATE: August 15,
2011
TO: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a testing
laboratory in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family
Dwelling-2) District
FILE: 2098-P
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends approval subject to the following
conditions:
1. Provide for the additional four parking spaces that are
required within 400 feet of the subject property.
William Robbins, president of Earth Analytical Sciences, Inc.
(EAS), has applied for a specific use permit to allow a testing
laboratory in a GC-MD-2 District. The property is located at
1575 S. Major Dr.
Earth Analytical Sciences, Inc. is a full-service analytical
laboratory that provides an array of environmental services
benefitting a variety of industries throughout Southeast Texas
and beyond. Their clients consist of a multitude of businesses
including petrochemical/refining, industrial, pipeline
services, environmental consulting commercial retailers and
more. EAS will be relocating from 4825 Ward Drive. EAS will
occupy an existing commercial building soon to be vacated.
Transportation Engineering is requiring fifteen parking spaces
for the laboratory. Eleven parking spaces are shown.
Therefore, four additional spaces must be provided within 400
feet of the subject property.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices mailed to property owners 16 .
Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being Lot 11-A, Block A, Mayfair Addition, City of Beaumont,
Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.70 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
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 Condition 4 follow:
4. Transportation Engineering is requiring fifteen parking
spaces. Eleven spaces are being provided on the subject
property. Four additional parking spaces must be provided
within four hundred feet of the subject property.
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Earth Analytical Services,
Inc.
PROPERTY OWNER: ABN Properties, LLC
LOCATION: 1555 S. Major Dr.
EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD-2 (General
Commercial
-Multiple
Family
Dwelling-2
) District
PROPERTY SIZE: 0.70 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Commercial building
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @ - Areas determined to be
outside 500-year floodplain
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Commercial GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family
Dwelling) District
EAST: Residential RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District
SOUTH: Commercial GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple
Family Dwelling-2) District
WEST: Vacant RM-H (Residential Multiple Family
Dwelling) District
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area
STREETS: S. Major Drive - Major arterial
with a 160' wide right-of-way
and a 50-60' pavement width
DRAINAGE: Open ditch
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued
WATER: 3"-6" water lines
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: 8" sanitary sewer line
PROPERTY OWNERS
ABN PROPERTIES LLC
ALFORD M T
BUNDICK SHELBY W
CHEVRON PIPELINE CO PROPERTY TAX DEPT
CHINMAYA MISSION-BEAUMONT
DELGADO RANDOLPH
GLIDDEN KEITH E & KAREN L
JKV-TV LP
NEFF THOMAS E SR
PHELAN & PHELAN
PHELAN MICHAEL A TRUSTEE
ROUNTREE LANDRY J & SHARON R
SCLERANDI RICHARD & OBBIE BISCAMP SCLERANDI
SOVRAN ACQUISITION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
SUMMERS JASON E & CYNTHIA K