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DATE: November 15,
2004
TO: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow
mother-in-law/guest quarters in an RS (Residential Single
Family Dwelling) District.
FILE: 1754-P
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request subject to
the quarters not being used for rental purposes.
Barbara J. Ward, the owner, is requesting a specific use permit to
allow the existing garage at the rear of 2098 Briarcliff to be
converted into mother-in-law/guest quarters.
Ms. Ward would like to convert the 624 sq. ft. detached garage into
additional living space with a living room, kitchen area, bedroom and
bath. Due to illness, Ms. Ward is unable to live alone. Her daughter
and son-in-law live with her. In order to provide her with some
privacy, the garage will be converted into living space for Ms. Ward.
While a kitchen is shown, Ms. Ward states that there will be no
cooking facilities.
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 the N 2 of Lot 11 and Lot 12, Block 6, Briarcliff Addition, City
of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.258 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 enclosure of the garage into living quarters
will not be detrimental to surrounding properties. A
condition that the property will not be used for rental
purposes is being recommended.
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Barbara J. Ward
PROPERTY OWNER: Same
LOCATION: 2098 Briarcliff
EXISTING ZONING: RS (Residential Single
Family Dwelling) District
PROPERTY SIZE: 0.258 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Single Family Residential
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: Briarcliff Drive - Local street with
a 50' wide right-of-way and an
18' pavement width; Austin Ave. -
Local street with a 50' wide
right-of-way and an 18'
pavement width
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued
DRAINAGE: Open ditch
WATER: 6" water line
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: 10" sanitary sewer line
FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by
Station #4, Gladys at W. Lucas.
ADEQUACY
OF SERVICE: Services are adequate.