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DATE: June 20, 2005
TO: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a duplex in
an RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District.
FILE: 1786-P
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request.
Sybil Comeaux, the applicant, is requesting a specific use permit to
allow her to build an enclosed breezeway between her home at 4625
Corley and her mother=s home which is under construction at 4635
Corley. The exterior of the two houses will have matching brick
veneer. The addition between the two houses will include a
sunroom, entry hallway and closet totaling 233 sq. ft.
Ms. Comeaux states that her elderly mother is visually impaired.
Connecting the homes would enable her mother safe access between
the two houses. Ms. Comeaux says that the breezeway will give her
mother the mobility she needs as well as allow Ms. Comeaux swift
entry to care and assist her mother.
A duplex is allowed in an RS District with a specific use permit.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices mailed to property owners 17 .
Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being Lots 10 and 11, Block 2, Washington Manor, City of
Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas,
containing 0,56 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. Attaching the two houses will enable Ms. Comeaux=s mother
the ability to move between the two houses without having
to go outside. Great care is being taken to make sure
that the brick veneers on the two houses and the connecting
breezeway match. The two houses should not detract from
the surrounding neighborhood.
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Sybil Comeaux
PROPERTY OWNER: Milburn & Sybil Comeaux and Cora
Bunckley
LOCATION: 4625 & 4635 Corley
EXISTING ZONING: RS (Residential Single
Family Dwelling) District
PROPERTY SIZE: 0.56 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Two single family houses
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @- Areas determined to be
outside 500-year floodplain
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Residential RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District
EAST: Residential RS
SOUTH: Residential RS
WEST: Residential RS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area
OTHER PHYSICAL
FEATURES: None
STREETS: Corley Street - Local street with
an 80' wide right-of-way and a
26' pavement width
DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued
WATER: 6" water line
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: 8" sanitary sewer line
FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by
Station #10, 3855 Washington
Boulevard.
ADEQUACY
OF SERVICE: Services are adequate.
PROPERTY OWNERS
JAMES F SAWYER
BENJAMIN M & SHAWNA CLARK
W PRESTON SHAW
RICHARD L PRICE
LIONEL SR & CAROL DONALD
ALICE DYES
CORA LEE BUNCKLEY
MILBURN COMEAUX
CLIFFORD HARDEMAN
ROY REED SR
BEVERLY MOLO
EARLEAN BALL ESTATE % BRENDA BALL GREENE
LIONEL RANDALL
DEL GENO DURHAM
BRENDA J GREENE
WILLIAM J JR & PEARLINE VALERY
LUCIOUS JACKSON