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DATE: November 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 a vocational
training center for persons with disabilities in an RM-H
(Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District.
FILE: 1804-P
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request.
St. Giles Living Centers, Inc. is requesting a specific use permit to allow
a vocational training center for persons with mental disabilities in an
existing building at 7650 Park North. The property is the former
location of Park North Baptist Church. St. Giles is under contract to
purchase the subject property.
The proposed facility will house a vocational assistance and training
program. Each morning, direct support personnel or family members
will drop off individuals in need of vocational training services. These
persons will receive instruction on various components of how to
secure and retain employment and related job coaching and job
training matters. This can be done with classroom instruction or
with specific jobs such as simple assembly task or off site jobs or job
training. Support and management employees of St. Giles who work
with the individuals in need of services will be located on the premises.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices mailed to property owners 18 .
Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being Tract 216-C, Plat RS-4, W.B. Dyches Survey, Ab. 17, City of
Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 5.753 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 use will be compatible with surrounding land
uses. None of the clients will be living on the property.
The facility will be for administrative and training
purposes only.
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: St. Giles Living Centers,
Inc.
PROPERTY OWNER: Park North Baptist Church
LOCATION: 7650 Park North
EXISTING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple
Family Dwelling-Highest
Density) District
PROPERTY SIZE: 5.753 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant church building
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @ - Areas determined to be
outside 500-year floodplain
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Apartments RM-H (Residential Multiple Family
Dwelling-Highest Density) District
EAST: Vacant RM-H
SOUTH: Vacant RM-H
WEST: Commercial LI (Light Industrial) District
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area
OTHER PHYSICAL
FEATURES: None
STREETS: Park North - Major collector with
a 60' wide right-of-way and a 40'
pavement width
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued
DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter
WATER: 6" water line
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: 8" sanitary sewer line
FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by
Station #14, 8250 Old Voth
Road.
ADEQUACY
OF SERVICE: Services are adequate.
PROPERTY OWNERS
G & L DEVELOPMENT LTD
PARK NORTH BAPTIST CHURCH
CLAUDE E STEWART
CREEKWOOD VILLAGE LP % MARVIN F POER & CO
SOVRAN ACQUISITION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP # 130
F L TUCKER LTD
ALBANESE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS LTD
TEXAS FIRE & COMMUNICATIONS INC
JIM AUSTIN INVESTMENTS
BHAT LTD
KRISTIN C & COURTNEY Y MANION
LONE STAR TOOL & SUPPLY CO
ALBANESE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS LTD
EDNA HOUSEMAN % HARDING & CARBONE INC
H H HOUSEMAN % HARDING & CARBONE INC
JIM WALTER HOMES
GRESON TECH SALES & SERV
GRESON TECHNICAL SALES AND SERVICE COMPANY INC