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DATE: October 18,
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 scrap
metal recycling center in a LI (Light Industrial) District
FILE: 2056-P
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends approval subject to the following
condition:
1. No scrap metal shall be stored outside the building.
Angelica Fajardo, representing Angel=s Scrap Metal Recycling,
has applied for a specifc use permit to allow a scrap metal
recycling center in a LI (Light Industrial) District. The
property is located at 4848 W. Cardinal Dr.
Ms. Fajardo states that the business will collect scrap metal
that customers bring in. The scrap will be weighed, sorted
and stored in boxes by type of metal. Every two weeks the metals
will be sold, depending on market prices. Ms. Fajardo states
that all materials will be stored inside the warehouse. The
business will photo ID all customers and pictures will be taken
of the material the customer is selling.
Angel=s Scrap Metal Recycling will be open from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.,
Monday through Saturday. A maximum of three people will be
employed at the business.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices mailed to property owners 4 .
Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being the West 219' of Lots 6A-6C, Heflebower & Scott Addition,
City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.6 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
8. That the proposed use is in accordance
with the Comprehensive Plan. X
ANALYSIS continued
This application is in conformance with all eight conditions necessary
for approval. Comments on Condition 1 follow:
2. Since all storage and processing of scrap metal will be
done within the enclosed warehouse, the proposed recycling
center will not adversely affect surrounding properties.
Except for the recreational vehicle park to the west,
the area is commercial/industrial in nature.
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Angelica Fajardo
PROPERTY OWNER: Mark W. Clapp
LOCATION: 4848 W. Cardinal Dr.
EXISTING ZONING: LI (Light Industrial)
District
PROPERTY SIZE: 1.60 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant Warehouse
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: Shaded A X @- Areas determined to
be within 100-year floodplain
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Vacant LI (Light Industrial) District
EAST: Industrial LI
SOUTH: Cardinal Drive, industrial LI
WEST: Recreational vehicle park LI
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area
STREETS: W. Cardinal Drive - Freeway, 4
lanes divided with varying
pavement and right-of-way
widths
DRAINAGE: Open ditch
WATER: 6" water line
GENERAL INFORMATION continued
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: 6" sanitary sewer line
PROPERTY OWNERS
CLAPP AND CHAMBERLIN LTD
CONDON GERALD R
RUTCO AGENCY INC % PROPERTY TAX ADVISORS INC
WILSON WAREHOUSE CO OF TX INC