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DATE: December 20,
2004
TO: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow swimming
lessons in an RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District.
FILE: 1756-P
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends approval subject to the following
condition:
1. An off-street parking ratio of one space per instructor
and one space per four students in any one class shall
be provided. (Traffic Manager)
and with a modification to the landscaping/screening
requirements.
Stacey Hansard, the applicant, is requesting a specific use
permit to allow swimming lessons at 1265 Sandwood Lane. In
July, 2004, the Planning Division cited the Hansards for
conducting swimming lessons in their backyard pool. The
Planning Division had received numerous complaints about the
swimming lessons.
Ms. Hansard proposes to conduct water survival instruction
during the months of June and July. Lessons will be taught
Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During a
typical session, 8-10 students will be taught. Two instructors
will teach the lessons.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices mailed to property owners 14 .
Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being Lot 19, Block 34, Calder Place Addition, City of Beaumont,
Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.27 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:
2. As long as the parking situation does not become an issue,
the proposed swimming lessons should not be detrimental
to the surrounding neighborhood.
4. The Traffic Manager is requiring that an off-street parking
space for each instructor and one space for each four
students be provided. At a maximum, four parking spaces
would be required. The driveway is approximately 38'
long. Four cars could park in the driveway, if stacked.
The Traffic Manager also stated that in the event that
on-street parking becomes an issue, the City should reserve
the right to reconsider the specific use permit approval.
7. A 6' tall wood screening fence surrounds the rear yard.
The Zoning Ordinance requires an 8' tall wood screening
fence and a 10' wide landscape strip. The applicant is
requesting a modification to that requirement. The
Planning Manager recommends approval of the modification
to the landscaping/screening requirements.
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Stacey Hansard
PROPERTY OWNER: James Hansard
LOCATION: 1265 Sandwood Lane
EXISTING ZONING: RS (Residential Single
Family Dwelling) District
PROPERTY SIZE: 0.27 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Single family residential
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: Shaded A X @ - Areas of 500-year
flood
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Residential RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District
EAST: Residential RS
SOUTH: Residential RS
WEST: Church, drainage ditch RS
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area
OTHER PHYSICAL
FEATURES: None
STREETS: Sandwood Lane - Local street with
a 60' wide right-of-way and a 26'
pavement width.
DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter
WATER: 6" water line
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: 6" sanitary sewer line
FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by
Station #4, Gladys at W. Lucas.
ADEQUACY
OF SERVICE: Services are adequate.