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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1917-ZP DATE: November 19, 2007 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for a zone change form RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District or more restrictive district and a specific use permit to allow warehousing and a meeting room in a GC-MD-2 District FILE: 1917-Z/P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of the zone change and the specific use permit subject to the following condition: 1. An 8' tall wood screening fence and a 10' wide landscape strip will be required along the north property line and a 6' wide landscape will be required along the parking lot frontage along Milam and Denton and interior landscape islands installed. 2. Two handicap stalls will be required. Fittz & Shipman, Inc. has applied for a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family-2) District. Cowboy Harley has plans to construct a 30,000 sq. ft. structure to provide warehouse space for its retail facility and a meeting room for customers. They will span Hillebrandt Bayou with a pedestrian/motorcycle bridge to provide access between the retail store facing I-10 and the subject property. DD#6 approval will be needed for the crossing. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 7 . Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition . LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Tracts 1, 8 & 9, Block 22, Columbus Cartwright No. 1 Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.89 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 seven of the eight conditions necessary for approval. Comments on Conditions 1 and 7 follow: 3. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the surrounding uses. A number of heavy commercial uses are in the immediate area. 7. An 8' tall wood screening fence and a 10' wide landscape strip will be required along the north property line. In addition, a 6' wide landscape strip will be required along the parking lot frontage along Milam and Denton and interior landscape islands installed. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: John Holm for Fittz & Shipm an, Inc. PROPERTY OWNER: Bill Wilson LOCATION: Northeast corner of Milam and Denton EXISTING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-High Density) District PROPERTY SIZE: 1.89 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @ - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Nursing home RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-High Density) District EAST: Commercial, Hillebrandt Bayou LI (Light Industrial) District SOUTH: Nursing home RM-H WEST: Commercial GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued STREETS: Denton Drive - Local street with a 60' wide right-of-way and a 40' pavement width; Milam Street - Local street with a 60' wide right-of-way and a 20' pavement width DRAINAGE: Denton - curb and gutter Milam - open ditch WATER: 6" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8" sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS FAIRWAY ASSOCIATES INC IRON HORSE ENTERPRISES LP RUMBLE ENTERPRISES LP SCHLESINGER'S HOME WESTERN UNITED LIFE ASSURANCE