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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-P DATE: September 21, 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 funeral home in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District FILE: 1999-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Drainage plans for the new parking lot must comply with City specifications. th 2. Extend the screening fence along 9 St. to the most northern end of the parking lot. 3. The construction will be in full compliance with all city codes and ordinances, including the provision of sidewalks along Washington. Reverend Walter J. Proctor, owner of Proctor=s Mortuary, has applied for an amended specific use permit to allow for the expansion of the mortuary. The property is located at 3522 Washington. Reverend Proctor states that since opening in 1999, the need for more space has grown. The mortuary is a 24-hour operation with two full time office persons and ten part-time persons that help with services. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and Saturday and Sunday by appointment. The proposed improvements include a 9,375 sq. ft. mortuary, a 3,875 sq. ft. preparation room and garage and additional parking. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 28 . Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition . LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Tracts 3, 4 and 12, Block 26, Cartwright and Roberts A A @ Subdivision, D. Brown Survey, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.38 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 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, 3 and 7 follow: 4. The expanded mortuary will complement the other commercial properties along this part of Washington Boulevard and will also enhance an area of the City that has seen little investment over the years. 3. The City Engineer is requiring that the proposed parking lot comply with City specifications. th 7. The 6 foot fence along 9 Street must extend to the north end of the parking lot. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Walter J. Proctor for Proctor=s Mortuary PROPERTY OWNER: Same LOCATION: 3522 Washington EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District PROPERTY SIZE: 0.32 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Mortuary FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @ - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Vacant GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District EAST: Commercial GC-MD SOUTH: Residential, commercial GC-MD WEST: Vacant GC-MD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued STREETS: Washington Boulevard - Major arterial with a 60-64' wide right-of-way and a 44' pavement width DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter WATER: 20" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8" sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS ALPOUGH EMMA LEE ETAL % EMMA LEE ALPOUGH BEAUMONT COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORG INC ENDARI JOSEPH GARTH TYRRELL ET AL GREEN PERRY G TIFFANY M GREENE GUIDRY LELA SHEILA A GUIDRY JONES SUSIE A REVOCABLE LV TR LEWIS BARBARA JEAN ESTATE MOBIL PIPE LINE CO % PROPERTY TAX DIVISION MOORE CURTIS MOUTON EDWARD J ET UX MOUTON EDWARD JOSEPH ET UX NGUYEN LILY HELEN POLAR GEORGE JR & GLADYS REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST POLAR JOHNNY D POLAR JOHNNY ET UX PROCTOR WALTER LASHON D ROGERS BILLYE GORDON SUNLIGHT MANOR APTS % LEWIS J HODGE WIMBLEY KENNETH R & CYNTINA M