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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1727-ZP DATE: August 16, 2004 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for a zone change from GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District to LI (Light Industrial) District and a specific use permit to allow a machine shop in an LI (Light Industrial) District. FILE: 1727-Z/P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request subject to providing one disabled parking stall (with sign) and with a modification to the landscaping requirements for the parking lot. Mike Pollock, the applicant, is requesting this zone change and specific use permit for the property located at 3140 Blanchette. On the property are three single story buildings enclosing 7,660 square feet. Mr. Pollock would like to open a machine shop. The primary function of the shop will be to repair hydraulic motors, cylinders and pumps. A-1 Machine also rough machines forgings for local forge shops serving the oil industry. All forgings are kept indoors until machined and then returned to the customer. Steel shavings are kept in a covered container that is picked up by a steel recycler on a regular schedule. The shop operates from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Occasional overtime is worked after 3:30 p.m. and on Saturdays. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 12 . Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition . LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being the W 150' of Tr. 2, Block 11 and 112.67' of Tr. 3, Block 11, Cartwright and Roberts Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing .819 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 seven of the eight conditions necessary for approval. Comments on Conditions 1, 4 and 7 follow: 1. The facility is existing. The purpose of the zone change and specific use permit is to allow the machine shop. The character of the subject property will not change. Immediately across the street is an auto frame and body shop. To the north and adjacent to the subject property is LI zoning. 4. The Traffic Manager states that one disabled parking stall and sign will be required. 7. The applicant is requesting a modification to the landscaping requirements for the parking area. The property is already developed with a paved surface up to the property line. The property is surrounded by a chain link fence. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Mike Pollock, Sr. PROPERTY OWNER: Jerry Burroughs LOCATION: 3140 Blanchette EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District PROPERTY SIZE: 0.819 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Commercial buildings FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @ - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Industrial, vacant LI (Light Industrial) District EAST: Vacant GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District SOUTH: Commercial, residential GC-MD WEST: Railroad GC-MD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: None STREETS: Blanchette Street - local street with a 60' wide right-of-way and 20' pavement width. DRAINAGE: Open ditch WATER: 8" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 6" and 54" sanitary sewer line FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by Station #10, 3855 Washington Boulevard. ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Services are adequate.