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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1942-P DATE: April 21, 2008 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a beauty shop in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District FILE: 1942-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval. Paulette James has applied for a specific use permit to allow a beauty shop in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District. The property is located at 1620 Pennsylvania. In September, 2004, City Council approved a specific use permit to allow a beauty shop on the subject property. However, that beauty shop has been closed for over two years. The Zoning Ordinance states that once a business in an RCR District has been closed down for a period of a year or more, a new specific use permit is required. Ms. James states that she will be the only beautician. Hours of operation will be 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 18 . Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition . LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lot 1, Block 8, Jersey Farm Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.165 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 seven of the conditions necessary for approval. Comments on Condition 1 follow: 1. The proposed beauty shop is located in a block that consists of a concrete parking area and a vacant commercial building. The beauty shop will provide much needed services in the Charlton-Pollard neighborhood. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Paulette James PROPERTY OWNER: Same LOCATION: 1620 Pennsylvania EXISTING ZONING: RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) District PROPERTY SIZE: 0.165 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant building FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @ - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Vacant RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) District EAST: Vacant, church RCR SOUTH: Concrete parking area RCR WEST: Vacant commercial building RCR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: None GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued STREETS: Pennsylvania Avenue - Major arterial with a 60' wide right-of-way and a 36' pavement width; Royal Street - Local street with a 60' wide right-of-way and a 30' pavement width DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter WATER: 12" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 10" - 12" sanitary sewer lines PROPERTY OWNERS ALFRED FRANCES AUGUSTUS M CHARGOIS HAROLD J CHRIST MISSION TEMPLE CHURCH OF CHRIST COMO YVONNE F DIAMANTIS ARDEN & ANGELINA EASON ROBERT FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST DELIVERANCE MINISTRY GARSEE LINMARIE IVEY WANDA M JOHNSON WILHELMINA L G PROPERTIES INC LANE JERRY LANE JOHN C REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST LEVINE SAMUEL JR ET UX SMITH RICHARD D STATEWIDE CONSOLIDATED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP INC STEPHENS CAROL TRUST TURNER CALVIN J WILRIDGE BRENDA