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DATE: June 19, 2017
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: Consider a request for the abandonment of the alley in Block 7, West Oakland
Addition.
FILE: 873-OB
STAFF REPORT
Planning staff recommends approval.
Greater Grace Temple has requested the abandonment of the alley located at 3540 S. 11th Street.
The congregation owns the entire block, and would like to construct a church building and
parking. The alley runs through the middle of their property. The church hopes to abandon the
alley without the retention of an easement.
This item was sent to all interested parties.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being the 20' x 200' alley in Block 7, West Oakland Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County,
Texas.
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Greater Grace Temple
PROPERTY OWNER: City of Beaumont
LOCATION: 3540 S. 11th Street
EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple
Family Dwelling) District
PROPERTY SIZE: ~0.09 acres more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Unused alleyway
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: “X” - Areas determined to be outside
500-year floodplain
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Vacant GC-MD (General Commercial - Multiple
Family Dwelling) District
EAST: Commercial RM-H (Residential Multiple Family -
Highest Density District)
SOUTH: Vacant GC-MD
WEST: Residential RM-H
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization
DRAINAGE: Open ditch