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DATE: September 19,
2011
TO: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Consider a request for a zone change from RS (Residential Single
Family Dwelling) District to GC-MD-2 (General
Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District and a specific
use permit to allow a retail strip center/convenience store/gas
station in a GC-MD-2 District
FILE: 2105-Z/P
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends approval of the zone change from
RS to GC-MD-2 and a specific use permit to allow a retail strip
center/convenience store/gas station in a GC-MD-2 District subject to
the following conditions:
1. The most northerly driveway access on Abilene will be
deleted.
2. The owner shall provide the City with a joint access
agreement.
3. The owner shall be in full compliance with all codes and
ordinances, including provision of sidewalks along E.
Lucas.
In May, 2009, City Council approved a zone change to GC-MD-2
and a specific use permit to allow said use subject to there
being no access onto Abilene and with the submittal of a joint
access easement. However, to allow for a drive-thru behind
the building, a dumpster and the required
landscaping/screening, an additional 30' of land is needed.
A revised site plan has been submitted showing two driveways
onto Abilene. Staff has talked with the Fire Marshall and
Transportation Engineer and both agree that the most southerly
driveway should be allowed for improved on-site traffic flow
for both fire trucks and large trucks servicing the shopping
center.
Mr. Le will provide an 8' tall wood screening fence and a 10'
wide landscape strip along the north side of the property.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices mailed to property owners 12 .
Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition
.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being the North 30' of the South 230' of Lots 3 and 4, Block
2, Lucas
Acres
Addition,
City of
Beaumont,
Jefferson
County,
Texas,
containing
0.143
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. The original site plan approved in 2009 prohibited the
placement of any driveways on Abilene. The current site
plan shows two curb cuts on Abilene. Staff has talked
with both the Fire Marshall and the Transportation Engineer
and feel that for the sake of internal circulation, the
most southerly driveway onto Abilene is warranted.
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Truoung Charles Le
PROPERTY OWNER: Same
LOCATION: East side of Abilene,
approximately 200 feet north of
the northeast corner of Abilene
and East Lucas
EXISTING ZONING: RS (Residential Single
Family Dwelling) District
PROPERTY SIZE: 0.143 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 RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling)
District
EAST: Commercial GC-MD-2 (General
Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District
SOUTH: Vacant GC-MD-2
WEST: Residential RS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and
Revitalization
STREETS: East Lucas Drive - Major arterial
with a 60' wide right-of-way and
a 44' pavement width; Abilene
Avenue - Local street with a 60'
wide right-of-way and an 18'
pavement width
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued
DRAINAGE: E. Lucas - Curb and gutter
Abilene - Open ditch
WATER: 6" and 8" water lines
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: 6" and 18" sanitary sewer lines
PROPERTY OWNERS
BOYKINS BOBBIE J
CARBAJAL GABINO
DALE DENISE
DNT PLAZA INC
DUONG & LE INC
DUONG NGA
FRANKLIN CHARLES ANTHONY
GARSEE SPENCER B
HART RANDOL B & KENNETH E WERNER
OLIVER LISA N
RICH CHARLES W
SIMMONS WILLIAMS I % BEAUMONT TOM'S SALES INC