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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 an art
gallery/antique shop/gift shop in an RCR (Residential
Conservation and Revitalization) District.
FILE: 1757-P
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request with a
modification to the landscaping/ screening requirements along the
north, east and west property lines and the parking lots.
David and Virginia Major, the applicants, are requesting a specific use
permit to allow an art gallery/antique shop/gift shop at 2520 North.
On the subject property is an existing structure that has been used
for commercial uses in the past. There are existing parking lots in
the front and rear yards. A free-standing sign will be installed that
will meet the Historic District regulations.
The proposed business will include an art gallery featuring Beaumont
and Texas artists, antiques sold on consignment, the sale of vintage
antique dolls and toys as well as modern dolls and toys, European
floral design, the sale of gift baskets, doll restoration services and the
sale of gifts.
Hours of operation will be from Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
- 5:30 p.m.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices mailed to property owners 24 .
Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being Lot 24, Block 42, Averill Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson
County, Texas, containing 0.17 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 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 and 7 follow:
1. The proposed use of the property will compliment other
similar types of businesses in the neighborhood and will
not be detrimental to the surrounding properties.
7. The site plan, as submitted, does not conform to the
landscaping/screening requirements. The rear yard is
surrounded by a five foot chainlink fence along the north
property line, a four foot chainlink along the east
property line and a four foot chainlink fence and a six
foot wood fence along the west property line. Typically,
an eight foot tall wood screening fence and a ten foot
landscape strip would be required. In addition, the front
parking lot would require a six foot landscape strip and
the rear parking lot would require landscape islands.
Both parking lots are existing. The Planning Manager
recommends a modification to the landscaping/screening
requirements.
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: David and Virginia Major
PROPERTY OWNER: Same
LOCATION: 2520 North
EXISTING ZONING: RCR (Residential
Conservation and
Revitalization) District
PROPERTY SIZE: 0.17 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant house
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 RCR (Residential Conservation and
Revitalization) District
SOUTH: Residential RCR
WEST: Residential RCR
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and
Revitalization
OTHER PHYSICAL
FEATURES: None
STREETS: North Street - Major collector with
a 60' wide right-of-way and a 30'
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 #7, 1700 McFaddin.
ADEQUACY
OF SERVICE: Services are adequate.