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DATE: May 24, 2010
TO: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a youth
recreation center in the CBD (Central Business District)
FILE: 2036-P
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends approval subject to the following
conditions:
1. No overnight shelter or public feedings will be allowed
2. Provide a 3' wide landscape strip along the McFaddin Avenue
frontage of the parking lot. Interior landscape islands
will also be required as per the Zoning Ordinance.
Rev. Kennedy Andrews with Harvest for Lost Souls Outreach Church
has applied for a specific use permit to allow a youth recreation
center in the CBD (Central Business District). The property
is located at 934 Calder.
In May, 2008, Harvest for Lost Souls Outreach Church was granted
a specific use permit to allow a church at 934 Calder. The
church was to convert the old YMCA racquetball gym into its
sanctuary. Due to extenuating circumstances, the church was
never opened at this location. The church would now like to
operate a youth recreation center out of the same building.
Rev. Andrews states that the purpose of this facility will be
to help bring enjoyment, empower and enhance youth by providing
a clean, safe and enjoyable recreation center where life
principals and values will be taught.
The facility will serve children from ages 6 - 17. All children
will be required to have signed release forms from a parent
or guardian. Hours of operation will be Thursdays and Sundays
for three hours each day and periodically on weekends and summer
months. All employees will be staff members of Harvest for
Lost Souls Outreach Ministry.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices mailed to property owners 23 .
Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being Lot 2, Block 2, Fuller-Keith Addition, City of Beaumont,
Jefferson County, Texas, containing 2.5 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:
1. The proposed youth recreation center will not be
detrimental to other uses in the CBD. The original YMCA
provided youth activities when it was operating. The
Planning Manager is recommending that the no overnight
shelter or public feedings be held at the facility.
7. Along the McFaddin Avenue frontage, there is only 3' of
ground between the parking lot and the sidewalk. Interior
landscape islands are also recommended.
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Pastor Kennedy for Harvest
for Lost Souls Outreach Church
PROPERTY OWNER: James D. Austin
LOCATION: 934 Calder
EXISTING ZONING: CBD (Central Business
District)
PROPERTY SIZE: 2.50 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Former YMCA
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: CVB CBD (Central Business District)
SOUTH: Elderly housing CBD
WEST: Women=s Club GC-MD
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Central Business Special
District
STREETS: McFaddin Avenue - Local street
with a 60' wide right-of-way and
a 27' pavement width
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued
DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter
WATER: 2" and 6" water lines
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: 18" sanitary sewer line
PROPERTY OWNERS
AUSTIN JAMES D
BROUSSARD MARTHA C & WALTER M
BYRD GLENN
CITY OF BEAUMONT
ENDARI JOSEPH T
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BEAUMONT TX INC
GLI REALTY COMPANY % TAX DEPT
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF TEXAS
STRAIT HENRY
WOMANS CLUB OF BEAUMONT
Y M C A