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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-P DATE: April 20, 2009 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a clothing retail store in the CBD (Central Business District) FILE: 1982-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval. David Heilman, representing Ace Imagewear, has applied for a specific use permit to allow a clothing retail store in the CBD (Central Business District). The property is located at 210 Willow. H & S Investments owns most of this city block and is doing business as Ace Imagewear, formally Shepherd=s Uniform and Linen Supply. The subject property is to be used for the company=s retail Safety Apparel store. The store will sell shirts, pants, coveralls, safety toed boots, etc. This 1,200 sq. ft. location was the former location of a used furniture store. The proposed use will be a welcome addition to the retail scene in the Central Business District. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners . Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition . LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being parts of Lots 7 and 8, Block 19, Calder Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.21 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 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 X ANALYSIS continued This application is in conformance with all eight conditions necessary for approval. Comments on Conditions 1, 4 and 8 follow: 1. The applicant owns most of the block that includes the subject property and the rest of the applicant=s business. The proposed apparel store would compliment their existing businesses and the downtown as a whole. 4. All driveways, parking spaces and sidewalks are existing. No changes to those facilities are proposed. 7. The Comprehensive Plan designates this part of the City as the CBD District. The proposed retail business is an acceptable use within the downtown area. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: David Heilman, representing Ace Imagewear PROPERTY OWNER: Tom Heilman LOCATION: 210 Willow EXISTING ZONING: CBD (Central Business District) PROPERTY SIZE: 0.21 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Commercial FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @ - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Commercial CBD (Central Business District) EAST: Commercial CBD SOUTH: Commercial CBD WEST: Commercial CBD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: CBD District GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued STREETS: Willow Street - Major arterial with a 60' wide right-of-way and a 40' pavement width; Laurel Street - Major arterial with a 60' wide right-of-way and a 34' pavement width DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter WATER: 8" and 16" water lines SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 24" sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS 336 ORLEANS LLC BUILD INC DANNA LEO P & PAMELA HORN DANNA H & S INVESTMENTS KELLY CHARLES E KMQB BUILDING CORP MONEY MAKERS INC REAUD MORGAN & QUINN INC SAMFORD WILMA E SHEPHERDS REAL ESTATE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA