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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1887-P DATE: June 18, 2007 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow the fabricating of steel components and modules for use by the offshore and gas industry in an LI (Light Industrial) District. FILE: 1887-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request subject to the following condition: 1. The disabled parking spaces will require signs and access aisles. (Transportation) Allen Gusten, representing Mad, Ltd., has applied for a specific use permit to allow the fabricating of steel components and modules. The property is located at 1195 Gulf Street. Mr. Gusten states that the steel items that will be fabricated will be used by the offshore oil and gas industry and include piping assemblies, stairways, tanks, vents, platforms and other structures. These items will be fabricated from plate, pipe and structural steel shapes. The manufacturing process will be conducted primarily in the existing building with an occasional need to assemble large components in the area adjacent to the building prior to their shipment. Materials for these projects will be stored in the existing building. Surface preparation and coating will not occur at this location. Manual and machine welding and cutting of material will be involved in the fabrication process. Mr. Gusten states that the subject property was originally used by Harding and Lawler as a steel fabrication facility for over thirty years. In October, 2003, the property was purchased and occupied by North Shore Supply Company as a steel storage facility. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 15 . Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition . LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 1-12, Block 3, McFaddin Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.97 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 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 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, 4 and 7 follow: 2. The property was originally built to house a steel fabrication facility. The surrounding property is occupied by commercial and industrial uses or is vacant. The proposed use of the property will not be detrimental to surrounding existing uses or to the development of nearby vacant parcels. 4. Handicap spaces will require signage and access aisles. 7. The structures and parking are all existing. No landscaping is required. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: MAD Ltd. PROPERTY OWNER: L & M Investments Ltd. LOCATION: 1195 Gulf Street EXISTING ZONING: LI (Light Industrial) District PROPERTY SIZE: 1.97 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant industrial buildings and related parking FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @ - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Industrial LI (Light Industrial) District EAST: Industrial LI SOUTH: Industrial, vacant LI WEST: Vacant LI COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES (continued) STREETS: Gulf Street - Local street with a 50' wide right-of-way and a 36' pavement width; Ashley Avenue - Local street with a 60' wide right-of-way and an 18' pavement width; Jirou Street - Local street with a 60' wide right-of-way and a 20' pavement width; Evalon Street - Local street with a 60' wide right-of-way and an 18' pavement width DRAINAGE: Gulf - Curb and gutter Ashley, Jirou, Evalon - Open ditch WATER: 2" and 12" water lines SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 6" and 36" sanitary sewer lines PROPERTY OWNERS Beaumont Gulf Street Investments Building Rentals Corp. 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