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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-P DATE: August 17, 2009 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for an amended specific use permit to allow the expansion of a medical office in an RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-High Density) District FILE: 1997-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval subject to the following condition: 1. The building shall meet all building code requirements and shall be securely fixed to a permanent foundation. Dr. John Webb, representing Beaumont Medical Clinic, has applied for an amended specific use permit to allow the expansion of a medical office in an RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-High Density) District. The property is located at 5220 Eastex Freeway. In August, 1986, City Council approved a specific use permit to allow a parking lot on the subject property. The parking lot was to serve the Medi-Quick Medical Care Centers medical office that was located at 5220 Eastex Freeway. At that time, the property was also rezoned to RM-H. Beaumont Medical Clinic, the current tenant, has moved a 2,016 sq. ft. portable commercial building onto a portion of the rear parking lot to augment the existing medical practice. A building permit was applied for on July 3, 2007. The building had been moved to its present location approximately seven days prior to the permit application. Dr. Webb states that the building will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. An 7' tall wood screening fence exists along the north property line and a portion of the east property line. Staff has been informed that the building will be at this location for two years. However, windstorm requirements require that the building be placed on a permanent foundation. With the placement of the building, the parking lot is being re-arranged to accommodate 39 parking spaces. Twenty-two parking spaces are required for the existing building and the new addition. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 18 . Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition . LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Tract 98, Plat D-23, F. Bigner Survey, Ab. 26, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.2639 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. The subject property has been used for commercial purposes for at least 29 years. The addition of a building on the subject property will not negatively affect surrounding properties. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Dr. John Webb for Beaumont Medical Clinic PROPERTY OWNER: 5K Development Corp. LOCATION: 5220 Eastex Freeway EXISTING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling) District PROPERTY SIZE: 0.2639 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Medical clinic 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: Residential RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-High Density) District SOUTH: Commercial GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District WEST: Commercial GC-MD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Activity Corridor STREETS: Eastex Freeway - Freeway with a right-of-way and pavement of varying widths; Treadway Street - Local street with 60' wide right-of-way and 18' pavement width DRAINAGE: Eastex Freeway - curb and gutter Treadway Street - open ditch WATER: 6" and 8" water lines GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES cont. SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 6" and 21" sanitary sewer lines PROPERTY OWNERS 5 K DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOGUCKI EDRA H BROWER MICHAEL COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC EDDS C W KENNEDY TYRUS B NORTHWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH PHELAN MICHAEL A PHELAN PATRICK HENRY SDB DEVELOPMENT LP SEYMORE DANNY F SONNIER SIDNEY P & LORNA VARGAS FERNANDO VARITECH SERVICES LTD WALTERS BRENT