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HomeMy WebLinkAbout694-OB DATE: July 17, 2006 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for the abandonment of the west 6' of a 15' utility easement FILE: 694-OB STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request. Mr. and Mrs. David Truax are requesting the abandonment of the west 6' of a 15' utility easement that runs along the rear of their property at 1920 Edson. The Truax=s wish to install a swimming pool in their backyard. This item was sent to all interested parties. No negative responses have been received. Exhibits are attached. LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being the west 6 feet x 85 feet of the 15 foot utility easement along the rear of Lot 28 and the south 5 feet of Lot 29, Block 1, Tall Timbers Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.011 acres, more or less. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: David and Pamela Truax PROPERTY OWNER: Same LOCATION: 1920 Edson EXISTING ZONING: RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District PROPERTY SIZE: 0.23 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Single Family Residence 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: Drainage Easement RS SOUTH: Residential RS WEST: Residential RS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: None STREETS: Edson Drive - Major collector with a 60' wide right-of-way and a 30' pavement width DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter WATER: 8" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 6" sanitary sewer line FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by Fire Station #4, Gladys at W. Lucas. ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Services are adequate.