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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1701-P DATE: February 23, 2004 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow an ultra-sound imaging studio for expectant mothers in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District. FILE: 1701-P NOTE: Due to the absence of the applicant, 1701-P was tabled for one month. STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request subject to providing 4 parking spaces at the rear of the building with the handicap space and the walkway between that space and the handicap ramp being paved with asphalt or concrete. Connie Mitchell, the applicant, would like to operate a 3D ultra-sound imaging studio in an existing house at 2633 North. The services of the ultra-sound studio will be elective. No diagnosis= will be given. The applicant states that the facility will be similar to a photography studio in that the images of the baby that are produced will be for observation only. It will be the type of baby picture that one would show loved ones. Hours of operation will be Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday openings would be appointment only. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 26 . Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition . LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lot 5, Block 52, Averill Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.172 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 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 Conditions 2 and 4 follow: 2. The 2600 block of North is a mix of residential and commercial. Commercial uses are adjacent to the subject property to the east and west. 4. The Traffic Manager is requiring four parking spaces. The applicant will provide the required number of parking spaces in the rear yard. The Traffic Manager has made a physical inspection of the rear yard and has stated that there is adequate room to provide a parking lot for parking spaces. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Oliver and Connie Mitchell PROPERTY OWNER: Jimmie McCraw LOCATION: 2633 North EXISTING ZONING: RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District PROPERTY SIZE: 0.172 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Single family house FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @ - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Residential RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District EAST: Commercial RCR SOUTH: Residential RCR WEST: Commercial RCR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: None GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued STREETS: North Street - Major collector with a 60' wide right-of-way and 36' pavement width. DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter WATER: 2" - 6" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 6" sanitary sewer line FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by Station #7, 1700 McFaddin. ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Services are adequate.