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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1819-P DATE: March 20, 2006 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a drinking place in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District. FILE: 1819-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request subject to the following conditions:  Limit capacity to a maximum of 76 persons or obtain approval of a special exception to the parking requirements from the Zoning Board of Adjustment.  Provide the required parking lot perimeter landscaping along Magnolia Avenue (6' wide landscape strip).  No adult entertainment will be permitted. Patrice Jackson is requesting a specific use permit to allow a drinking place in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District. The property is located at 1359 Magnolia. On the subject property sits a vacant building that was formerly used as a night club. Ms. Jackson states that the night club will be opened 7 days a week. Hours of operation will be 4 p.m. - 12 a.m., Sunday - Wednesday and 4 p.m. - 2 a.m., Thursday - Saturday. The club will cater to individuals age 25 and up. No adult entertainment will be provided. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 24 . Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition . LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lot 2 and the North 40' of Lot 3, Block 11, Chaison Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.289 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 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 six of the eight conditions necessary for approval. Comments on Condition 1, 4 and 7 follow: 4. The subject property was used as a night club for many years. As best as staff can determine, the building has not been used as a club for at least a year. While there are some residences on three sides of the subject property, this area is zoned GC-MD which allows a wide range of commercial uses. 4. The Traffic Manager has determined that the proposed parking does not sufficiently meet the parking requirements. 19 spaces are shown. 44 spaces are required, based upon the square footage of the building. One of the determining factors of maximum capacity will be the number of available parking spaces. Based upon the parking formula of 1 parking space per every 4 seats, a maximum capacity of 76 persons will be allowed. The Planning Manager recommends that maximum capacity be limited 76 persons or that the applicant receive approval of a special exception to the parking requirements from the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The ultimate capacity of the club will also be determined by the Fire Marshall. His determination will be based upon a number of factors that will be considered at the time of the issuance of the certificate of occupancy. 7. The applicant is asking for a variance to the landscaping requirement for the parking lot frontage along Magnolia Avenue. The Planning Manager recommends that the required 6' wide landscape strip be installed as per the Zoning Ordinance. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Patrice Jackson PROPERTY OWNER: Patricia Stittem LOCATION: 1359 Magnolia EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District PROPERTY SIZE: 0.289 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant commercial building FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @ - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Residential GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District EAST: Residential, vacant GC-MD SOUTH: Commercial, vacant GC-MD WEST: Residential GC-MD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: None STREETS: Magnolia Street - Secondary arterial with a 65' wide right-of-way and a 40' pavement width DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter WATER: 8" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 18" sanitary sewer line FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by Station #7, 1700 McFaddin. ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Services are adequate. PROPERTY OWNERS PHELAN ELEVEN B LLC 1 c/o MICKEY PHELAN B LAND LP 99% PATRICIA STITTEM JEFFERSON COUNTY DONALD J BAINE MOUNT ROSE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH SAM MAIDA ELVIRA WARREN PHILLIPS DORETHA ANN JOHNSON PHILLIPS LESTER SELLS JEANETTE ALEX CITY OF BEAUMONT PROPERTY OWNERS continued JEREMIAH JENKINS MRS DELIA PRATT GEORGE MICHAEL LAWRENCE O PAPKE JAMES T CORMIER IRVING BOSTIC JR ET UX J Y RIVETTE ESTATE MESSINA'S LIQUORS INC TLC PROPERTIES INC MACEDONIA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH REGINA DYSON GLENN LUSH ESTATE % ALFRED SMITH TONNIE MARIE WELLS