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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1890-ZP DATE: July 16, 2007 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District to GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) District and a specific use permit to allow the expansion of a building contractor business in a GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) District. FILE: 1890-Z/P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of the zone change and the specific use permit. Kevin Peyton, the applicant, is requesting a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District and a specific use permit to allow the expansion of a building contractor business at 3475 th S. 11 Street. Mr. Peyton states that the subject property has been continually used for construction related businesses for over 25 years. Williams Insulation Co. has been doing business at this location for over 10 years. Williams Insulation is in the business of installing residential fireplaces, aluminum guttering, overhead doors, cabinets and insulation. The firm=s hours of operation are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Mr. Peyton states that there is no fabrication or manufacturing at the site. Williams Insulation Co. currently employs 5 persons on site as well as numerous field personnel. Existing improvements consist of an 8,322 sq. ft. metal office/warehouse building and storage yard. The proposed warehouse will be a 4,000 sq. ft. metal clad structure on a concrete slab foundation with an overall height of 18 feet. The proposed warehouse will be used to store cabinets and other materials prior to off-site installation. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 41 . Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition . LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Zone Change - Lots 24 & 25, Block 4, West Oakland Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.321 acres, more or less. Specific Use Permit - Lots 4-7 and 20-25, Block 4, West Oakland Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.699 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 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 7 follow: 1. The proposed expansion will not adversely affect surrounding properties. Within the immediate vicinity of the subject property, commercial uses now abut residential structures. The proposed expansion will enable an existing business to grow at its current location and provide employment opportunities for individuals within the neighborhood. 2. Williams Insulation Co. will provide the appropriate landscaping and an 8' tall wood screening fence along the north and east sides of the proposed expansion. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Kevin Peyton, Agent for Jerry Jensen dba Beau II Ltd. PROPERTY OWNER: Beau II Ltd. Jerry Jensen th LOCATION: 3475 South 11 Street EXISTING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multi Family Dwelling-Highest Density) and GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) PROPERTY SIZE: 1.699 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Commercial and vacant FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @ - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Commercial, residential, vacant GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) District, RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District EAST: Residential, vacant RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling), RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District SOUTH: Residential, vacant GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District, RM-H WEST: Vacant RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization th STREETS: 11 Street - Major arterial with a 100' wide right-of-way and a 60' pavement width; Waverly Street - Local street with a 60' wide right-of-way and a 20' pavement width; Westmoreland Avenue - Local street with a 60' wide right-of-way and a 20' pavement width th DRAINAGE: 11 Street - curb and gutter Waverly and Westmoreland - open ditch WATER: 2" and 6" water lines SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 6" and 12" sanitary sewer lines PROPERTY OWNERS HUNT ISADORE ARDOIN HECTOR & DAISY BEAN WILLIE EST JOHNSON ALFRED BEAU II LTD JONES BENJAMIN A BROUSSARD RUBY MAE KENNEDY JOSEPH & MARY CURRIE NANCY LEE B LANDOR DWIGHT W DAVIS DOROTHY MAE RICE LEMONS ALSAIH ESTATE LIEDY GERALD T DAVIS JOE H REDEAUX ROSEVELT DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL REDEAUX ROSEVELT III TRUST SIMON IRMA DONOHUE E F MRS ESTATE ST JAMES UNITED EDWARDS JESSIE METHODIST CHURCH FREDERICK GERTRUDE STOKES LYDIA GREATER GRACE TEMPLE TAYLOR JOHNNIE B HANCHEY TED L & BETSY WALKER SHIRLEY HEBERT ARTHUR RAY JR WILLARD PERCY C & HIGH WILLIE R BLANDON HUNT B H ESTATE WILLIAMS LYDIA V (CD) HUNT CORNELIUS &