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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1923-P DATE: December 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 business office and warehouse in the CBD (Central Business District) FILE: 1923-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval. Colburn McClelland has applied for a specific use permit to allow a business office and warehouse in the CBD (Central Business District). The property is located at 585 Wall Street and consists of two existing buildings and related parking. Mr. McClelland owns Pure Purpose, Inc. that does business as the YAYA Club Clothing Company. The subject property will be utilized as the corporate office of his business. Twelve employees will be housed at 585 Wall. Activities to occur will include general office work and the receiving and distribution of apparel items such as shoes, dresses, jewelry, jeans, etc. The YAYA Club Clothing Company currently consists of three retail locations. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 10 . Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition . LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 397-398, Block 56, Original Townsite of Beaumont Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.33 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 follow: 1. The proposed business office and warehouse facility are compatible with other uses in the Central Business District. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Colburn McClelland PROPERTY OWNER: Same LOCATION: 585 Wall EXISTING ZONING: CBD (Central Business District) PROPERTY SIZE: 0.33 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Commercial FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @ - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Commercial CBD (Central Business District) EAST: Vacant CBD SOUTH: Commercial CBD WEST: Commercial CBD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Central Business District STREETS: Wall Street - Local street with a 61' wide right-of-way and a 36' pavement width; Neches Street - Local street with a 61' wide right-of-way and a 40' pavement width DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter WATER: 2" and 8" water lines GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 12" sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS BOSTON STORE DRY GOODS CO DIVISION STREET PROPERTIES LP DOG & CAT ENTERPRISES INC JEFFERSON COUNTY PREMIUM CONSTRUCTION INC RUDDY KENNETH