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DATE: July 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 drinking
place in the CBD (Central Business District)
FILE: 1954-P
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends approval subject to the following
condition:
1. Maintain the integrity of the building=s historic facade.
Brian Austin has requested a specific use permit to allow a
drinking place in the CBD (Central Business District). The
property is located at 268 Pearl.
Mr. Austin states that the property will be used as a night
club that will generate revenue through the sale of alcoholic
and non-alcoholic beverages during general business hours of
4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday. The approximate
occupancy of the facility will be 250 to 300 customers.
The establishment will host live musical and other non-musical
performances as provided by outside production companies and
promoters. This type of entertainment will be provided
approximately two times per week on a regular basis. All live
performances will begin at or near 9:00 p.m. A smoking area
will be provided in a fenced patio at the rear of the property.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices mailed to property owners 16 .
Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being Tract 2, Plat E, Noah Tevis Survey, City of Beaumont,
Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.071 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
ANALYSIS continued
This application is in conformance with all eight conditions necessary
for approval. Comments on Conditions 1 and 4 follow:
2. The hours of operation of the night club will
be from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday. These
hours of operation should not interfere with the enjoyment
of surrounding properties.
3. The subject property is located in the Central
Business District. Parking is not required for land uses
within the CBD.
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Brian Austin
PROPERTY OWNER: Same
LOCATION: 268 Pearl
EXISTING ZONING: CBD (Central Business
District)
PROPERTY SIZE: 0.071 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant commercial building
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @ - Areas determined to be
outside 500-year floodplain
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Parking lot CBD (Central Business District)
EAST: Commercial, parking lot CBD
SOUTH: Commercial CBD
WEST: Commercial CBD
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Central Business District
STREETS: Pearl Street - Major arterial with
a 61' wide right-of-way and a 40'
pavement width
DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued
WATER: 10" water line
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: 24" sanitary sewer line
PROPERTY OWNERS
AUSTIN BRIAN
AUSTIN JAMES D
BRENTWOOD INVESTMENT DEV CO
CROCKETT CARPARK INC % ERIC MARROQUIN
ENTERGY GULF STATES INC % TAX DEPT (L-ENT-12B)
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH
HALL WILLARD
JOHNS THEODORE S SR & LEWIS J HODGE
SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE CO