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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-20-20 PC Minutes * M I N U T E S * JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL City Council Chambers July 20, 2020 A Joint Public Hearing of the Planning Commission and City Council was held on July 20, 2020 and called to order at 3:02 p.m. with the following members present: Commission Members present: Chairman Sina Nejad Commissioner Shawn Javed Commissioner Tom Noyola Commissioner Taher Quraishi Alternate Commissioner Marty Craig Commission Members absent: Commissioner Johnny Beatty Commissioner Bill Little Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin Commissioner Eddie Senigaur Commissioner Roy Steinhagen Alternate Commissioner Cory Crenshaw Alternate Commissioner Lauren Williams Mason Councilmembers present: Mayor Becky Ames Mayor Pro-Tem Randy Feldschau Councilmember Taylor Neild Councilmember Mike Getz Councilmembers absent: Councilmember W.L. Pate Councilmember Audwin Samuel Councilmember Robin Mouton Also present: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development Adina Josey, Senior Planner Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney Catherine Allen, Recording Secretary 1 Planning Commission July 20, 2020 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Alternate Commissioner Craig moved to approve the minutes of the Joint Public Hearings held on June 15, 2020. Commissioner Quraishi seconded the motion. The motion to approve the minutes carried 5:0. REGULAR MEETING 1) Preliminary Plat- The Meadows Subdivision, Phase Four - West: Request for Preliminary Plat approval of The Meadows Subdivision, Phase Four - West, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. Applicant: Troy Whitehead, P.E. Location: 9135-9275 Bellflower Street & 1635-1675 W. Sage Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Troy Whitehead, P.E. of Schaumburg & Polk, has request- ed Preliminary Plat approval of The Meadows Subdivision, Phase Four – West. This 13.074 Acre development will extend W. Sage and Meadow Run streets, and consists of 35 residential lots. All lots meet the requirements for a residential lot. Water and sewer will be provided by an extension of the city’s facilities. Slides of the preliminary plat were shown. Staff recommended approval with the following conditions in order to comply with Chapter 26.03, General Design Principles and Specific Design Standards and Improvement Require- ments: 1. Provide an updated Master Plan for “The Meadows” Subdivision. 2. Location(s) of the back slope downspouts must be shown on the construction plans. 3. The 100-yr event analysis must be provided on the construction plans. 4. Correct the north boundary of Block 19. Drawing calls out 150’ while the description calls out 125’. 5. Correct the west boundary of Block 19. Drawing calls out West and the description calls out East. 6. Show the size of the existing lines. 7. All proposed water lines must be shown on the plans, (provide all information necessary for the design of water on the plans). 8. Water lines are to be 7’ from back of curb and dimensioned as such on the plans. 9. Include the size of the service line to be installed. 10. Possible conflict with fire hydrant and storm sewer at the corner of Bellflower St. and W. Sage. 11. In-line valve on proposed water line will be needed along Bellflower St. 12. Provide a note stating that the final water main tie-in will be by city forces at the contrac- tor’s expense. 13. Show the size of the existing sewer lines. 14. Show the type of the proposed sanitary sewer lines. 15. Show how the proposed line will tie into the existing main. 2 Planning Commission July 20, 2020 16. Include the size of the service line to be installed. 17. Show percent of grade. 18. Show clean-outs and manholes (fiberglass manholes are to be used, unless otherwise ap- proved by the water utilities engineer). 19. Sanitary sewer lines are to be 7’ from back of curb and dimensioned as such on the plans. 20. Must maintain a separation distance between water and sanitary sewer mains in accord- ance with state and federal regulations. Show the regulations (chapter and article num- ber) for which the mains were designed on the plan and profile sheets. 21. Show all design calculations for the sanitary sewer mains on the plans with assumptions as needed. 22. All water and sanitary sewer mains and appurtenances are to be shown on the plans and installed in accordance with state and federal regulations. 23. Provision of sidewalks. The following General Notes are needed: 24. 24 hour notice is required prior to any installations or inspections, call 409-785-3001 and 409-785-3019. 25. Contact the City of Beaumont Quality Control Division at 409-785-3004 or 409-785- 3006, regarding any additional water quality and/or sewer discharge requirements. 26. Install a clean out at the property line per City specifications. 27. Plumbing Contractor to make sewer taps and/or install sanitary sewer manholes to City specifications and be inspected by the Water Utilities Construction Project Manager. 28. City forces will make tap, install valve and/or set water meters at the expense of the con- tractor. 29. Plumbing Contractor to make final tie-in to water meter. The applicant was present. Troy Whitehead, representing Schaumburg and Polk, 8865 College Street, addressed the commission. He stated that all of the conditions have been addressed and he will be submitting updated plans. Alternate Commissioner Craig moved to approve the request for Preliminary Plat approval of The Meadows Subdivision, Phase Four - West, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas with the fol- lowing conditions: 1. Provide an updated Master Plan for “The Meadows” Subdivision. 2. Location(s) of the back slope downspouts must be shown on the construction plans. 3. The 100-yr event analysis must be provided on the construction plans. 4. Correct the north boundary of Block 19. Drawing calls out 150’ while the description calls out 125’. 5. Correct the west boundary of Block 19. Drawing calls out West and the description calls out East. 6. Show the size of the existing lines. 7. All proposed water lines must be shown on the plans, (provide all information necessary for the design of water on the plans). 8. Water lines are to be 7’ from back of curb and dimensioned as such on the plans. 9. Include the size of the service line to be installed. 10. Possible conflict with fire hydrant and storm sewer at the corner of Bellflower St. and W. Sage. 3 Planning Commission July 20, 2020 11. In-line valve on proposed water line will be needed along Bellflower St. 12. Provide a note stating that the final water main tie-in will be by city forces at the contrac- tor’s expense. 13. Show the size of the existing sewer lines. 14. Show the type of the proposed sanitary sewer lines. 15. Show how the proposed line will tie into the existing main. 16. Include the size of the service line to be installed. 17. Show percent of grade. 18. Show clean-outs and manholes (fiberglass manholes are to be used, unless otherwise ap- proved by the water utilities engineer). 19. Sanitary sewer lines are to be 7’ from back of curb and dimensioned as such on the plans. 20. Must maintain a separation distance between water and sanitary sewer mains in accord- ance with state and federal regulations. Show the regulations (chapter and article num- ber) for which the mains were designed on the plan and profile sheets. 21. Show all design calculations for the sanitary sewer mains on the plans with assumptions as needed. 22. All water and sanitary sewer mains and appurtenances are to be shown on the plans and installed in accordance with state and federal regulations. 23. Provision of sidewalks. The following General Notes are needed: 24. 24 hour notice is required prior to any installations or inspections, call 409-785-3001 and 409-785-3019. 25. Contact the City of Beaumont Quality Control Division at 409-785-3004 or 409-785- 3006, regarding any additional water quality and/or sewer discharge requirements. 26. Install a clean out at the property line per City specifications. 27. Plumbing Contractor to make sewer taps and/or install sanitary sewer manholes to City specifications and be inspected by the Water Utilities Construction Project Manager. 28. City forces will make tap, install valve and/or set water meters at the expense of the con- tractor. 29. Plumbing Contractor to make final tie-in to water meter. Commissioner Javed seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 5:0. 2) Preliminary Plat – Outpost Industrial Park: Request for a Preliminary Plat approval of Out- post Industrial Park, Jefferson County, Texas. Applicant: Robert Balfour Location: 2105-2160 Garrison Way Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Robert Balfour, of S&R Consulting, has requested Prelim- inary Plat approval of Outpost Industrial Park. This 14.696 Acre, twelve (12) lot industrial de- velopment is mostly located in the City of Beaumont’s ETJ (Extra Territorial Jurisdiction), how- ever a portion of Lots 7 & 8 are located in Nederland’s ETJ. Water and Sewer will be provided by Jefferson County Water Control District No. 10. Mr. Balfour has requested a waiver for the right-of-way width from 70’ to 60’ and the street pavement width from 40’ to 27’ due to limited number of lots. The design of the street will meet County standards. 4 Planning Commission July 20, 2020 Slides of the preliminary plat were shown. Mr. Boone addressed the waiver requests from the applicant and mentioned that a discussion had occurred during the workshop before the meeting concerning the size of the cul-de-sac. Staff recommended approval of the plat with the condition that the applicant provide adequate right-of-way and pavement dimensions for the proposed cul- de-sac and that the approval be subject to City and County Engineering requirements. Discussion followed concerning the size of the pavement and cul-de-sac, especially for commer- cial vehicles. The applicant, Robert Balfour, 264 Private Road 635 Dayton TX, addressed the Commission. He clarified the dimensions of the cul-de-sac, discussed City and County right-of-way require- ments and stated that he had provided a new preliminary plat with updated dimensions. He stat- ed that the plat will comply with City and County Engineering requirements. Brief discussion followed between staff and the Commission regarding the dimensions of the cul-de-sac and the proposed condition. Commissioner Quraishi moved to approve the request for a Preliminary Plat approval of Outpost Industrial Park, Jefferson County, Texas with the following conditions: 1. Must comply with engineering requirements of the City of Beaumont and Jefferson County. 2. Road shall be designed as per recommended by the geotechnical engineer for the required load. Alternate Commissioner Craig seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 5:0. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Ames called the Joint Public Hearings of July 20, 2020 to order at 3:15 pm and explained the purpose of the Joint Public Hearing process. Mayor Ames then turned the meeting over to Chairman Nejad to conduct the Joint Public Hearings. 3) 2416-P: Request an Amended Specific Use Permit to allow the expansion of an air condi- tioning supply warehouse in a GC-MD (General Commercial – Multiple Family Dwelling) District. Applicant: M&B Investments, L.L.C. Location: 980 N Martin Luther King Parkway Mr. Boone presented the staff report. M.O. Kothawala, representing M & B Investments, L.P., is requesting an amended S.U.P. (Specific Use Permit) to allow the expansion of a wholesale heating and air conditioning supply business located at 980 N. M.L. King Pkwy. City Council approved an S.U.P. to allow the existing wholesale heating and air conditioning supply business in 2007. A Variance for setbacks along the north and east property lines was also approved by the Board of Adjustment. The new building will provide an additional 5,000 square feet of space. 5 Planning Commission July 20, 2020 The previous Amended SUP was conditioned on a six (6) foot wide landscaping strip along the west side of the parking area. The additional parking was added, but the landscaping was not. In addition, staff has become aware of a possible issue with the south property line and therefore the required parking. This issue could be resolved by adjusting the site plan and if need be the parking lot, or by purchasing the lot to the south. Slides of the subject property, site plan and surrounding area were shown. Twenty-four (24) no- tices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. No responses were received in favor or opposition. Staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. Provide a six (6) foot wide landscape strip along the west side of the parking lot between the two (2) driveways as per City of Beaumont Ordinance requirements. 2. Provide an eight (8) foot tall, wood or masonry screening fence along the east property line. 3. Show sidewalk on site plan. 4. Resolve issues with the property line to the south. Discussion followed concerning the southern property line and the landscaping on the west side of the property. The applicant was present. Mahmood O. Kothawala, 980 N. M.L. King Parkway, addressed the commission. He stated that the staff report covered the information and that he understands and will comply with the conditions. The public hearing opened and closed without comment. Alternate Commissioner Craig moved to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow the expansion of an air conditioning supply warehouse in a GC-MD (General Commercial – Multiple Family Dwelling) District, as requested in file 2416-P, with the following conditions: 1. Provide a six (6) foot wide landscape strip along the west side of the parking lot between the two (2) driveways as per City of Beaumont Ordinance requirements. 2. Provide an eight (8) foot tall, wood or masonry screening fence along the east property line. 3. Show sidewalk on site plan. 4. Resolve issues with the property line to the south. Commissioner Javed seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 5:0. 4) 2417-P: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an RV (Recreational Vehicle) Park in an LI (Light Industrial) District. Applicant: R & P Brothers, L.L.C. Location: 5497 Fannett Road Mr. Boone presented the staff report. R & P Brothers, L.L.C., has requested a Specific Use Per- mit to construct a Recreational Vehicle Resort at 5497 Fannett Road. The proposed RV (Recrea- tional Vehicle) resort will provide 60 lots. An office/club house will provide laundry facilities, 6 Planning Commission July 20, 2020 showers, and men’s & women’s restrooms. The site plan shows 20 visitor parking spaces and one ADA compliant parking space. Slides of the subject property, site plan and surrounding area were shown. Twenty-five (25) no- tices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. No responses were received in favor or opposition. Staff recommended approval of this request with the following condition: 1. This project will require an approved drainage plan and will require an adequate deten- tion basin per Drainage District #6 requirements. Brief discussion followed concerning the required detention basin and the ADA parking spot. The applicant was present. Bhupesh M. Patel, 7410 Pebble Beach Drive, addressed the commis- sion. He stated that the staff report covered the information but he wanted to add that the pro- posed RV resort will provide seven (7) new jobs; three (3) full-time and four (4) part-time. Discussion followed between the applicant and the Commission regarding the required detention basin. The applicant stated that the detention will be done under the road. He stated that his ar- chitect is experienced in new technology that allows underground detention. The public hearing opened and closed without comment. Commissioner Noyola moved to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an RV (Recreational Vehicle) Park in an LI (Light Industrial) District, as requested in file 2417-P, with the following conditions: 1. This project will require an approved drainage plan and will require an adequate deten- tion basin per Drainage District #6 requirements. Alternate Commissioner Craig seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 5:0. OTHER BUSINESS None. THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 3:30 P.M. 7