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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1770-P DATE: February 28, 2005 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow the operation of a church and outreach ministry in an NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District. FILE: 1770-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request subject to the following condition:  A modification to the landscaping/screening requirements along the east property line (no 8' tall wood screening fence and 10' landscape buffer) and for the parking lot (no interior landscape islands and no perimeter landscaping along the west and north sides of the parking lot). Kingdom Connection Outreach Church is asking for a specific use permit to allow the operation of a church and outreach ministry at 3655 Highland. The subject property consists of a vacant commercial building and related parking. The 7,100 sq. ft. building will be remodeled to include a sanctuary and an assembly hall. The sanctuary will allow for the seating of eighty individuals. Rosetta A Rosie @ Jones, minister for Kingdom Connection Outreach Church, states that in addition to church services, the work of the church and the outreach ministry will include providing meals, clothing and limited training and counseling. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 29 . Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition . LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 1-4, Highland Heights Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.67 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 2. That the establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property; X 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 2 and 7 follow: 2. The church will be occupying a vacant commercial building that is currently a blight on the neighborhood. The building will be renovated and will become an asset to the community. 7. The church is asking for a modification to the landscaping/screening requirements along the east property line and for the parking lot. The Planning Manager is recommending that these modifications be granted. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Kingdom Connection Outreach Church PROPERTY OWNER: Same LOCATION: 3655 Highland EXISTING ZONING: NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District PROPERTY SIZE: 0.67 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant commercial building FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @ - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Residential NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District EAST: Residential RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District SOUTH: Vacant, commercial NC WEST: Vacant, commercial NC COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: None GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued STREETS: Highland Avenue - Secondary arterial with a 60' wide right-of-way and a 36' pavement width; East Church Street - Local street with a 60' wide right-of-way and an 18' pavement width DRAINAGE: Highland Avenue - curb and gutter E. Church Street - open ditch WATER: 2", 6" and 8" water lines SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 6" sanitary sewer lines FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by Station #3, 805 Woodrow. ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Services are adequate.