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DATE: September 17,
2007
TO: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a
middle/high school in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple
Family Dwelling) District
FILE: 1908-P
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request.
Debra Sias, Ph.D., has requested a specific use permit to allow a
Christian-based middle/high school in a GC-MD (General
Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District. The property is
located at 1050 Broadway.
Dr. Sias states that the grades served will be 6 - 12. Regular classes
will run from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Extended classes will finish at 5:00
p.m. The approximate number of students will be 50. Staff will
include three teachers and three aides. Much of the teaching will be
through video instruction. Dr. Sias says that the curriculum will be
based on the A Beka system.
The school will consist of an existing 8,000 sq. ft. building and related
parking. 35 parking spaces are in a lot immediately adjacent to the
school building. Another 62 parking spaces are located in a lot across
Broadway.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices mailed to property owners 26 .
Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being Lots 9-12, Block 6 and Lots 6-8, Block 17, Calder Addition,
City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.12 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 all eight conditions necessary
for approval. Comments on Condition 1 follows:
1. The surrounding neighborhood is a mix of commercial,
religious and vacant uses. The proposed school will
occupy a building that is currently vacant and will bring
much needed activity to an area that is underutilized.
The school will not be detrimental to the surrounding area
and will compliment the adjacent land uses.
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Debra Sias, Ph.D.
PROPERTY OWNER: Ronald Perry
LOCATION: 1050 Broadway
EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General
Commercial-Multiple Family
Dwelling) District
PROPERTY SIZE: 1.12 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant commercial building and
parking lots
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @ - Areas determined to be
outside 500-year floodplain
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Commercial GC-MD (General Commercial Multiple
Family Dwelling) District
EAST: Commercial GC-MD
SOUTH: Vacant GC-MD
WEST: Synagogue GC-MD
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: CBD Special District
STREETS: Broadway Avenue - Local Street
with an 82' wide right-of-way
and a 36' pavement width; Forrest
Street - Local street with a 70'
wide right-of-way and a 40'
pavement width
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued
DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter
WATER: 8" and 15" water lines
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: 6" and 8" sanitary sewer lines
PROPERTY OWNERS
AMERIGAS
BANDO MARIE MAZZU
BEAUMONT REALTY INC
COHEN HADLEY L & MELINDA K
DOMINICK MARINELL
EMANUEL CONGREGATION
ENDARI JOSEPH T
JEFFERSON COUNTY
LECH GARY T
MCMICKIN EMMA DRU
PERRY RONALD
SISUENTES ESEQUIEL
TEMPLE EMANUEL CONGREGATION
TEXAS EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION
TRIANGLE BLUEPRINT CO
WOHLT CAROLYN MONROE