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Home My WebLink About2423-ZPDATE: September 21, 2020 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: Consider a request for a Rezoning of approximately 6.7 acres from GC -MD (General Commercial - Multiple -Family Dwelling) to LI (Light Industrial District and approximately 30.58 acres from RS (Residential Single -Family Dwelling) to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial - Multiple -Family Dwelling - 2) with a Specific Use Permit to allow an outside lay down yard and Fleet Maintenance. FILE: 2423 — Z/P STAFF REPORT Mallory Mai -tin is requesting a rezoning and Specific Use Permit to allow a laydown yard at the northeast corner of Eastex Freeway and Chinn Lane. Entergy has purchased the property and would like to relocate their offices, fleet maintenance and outside storage to this property. Out of the entire 131.467 acre tract approximately 33 acres are currently zoned LI (Light Industrial) District, approximately 6.73 acres is zoned GC -MD (General Commercial --- Multiple - Family Dwelling) District, and the remaining approximately 30.41 acres is zoned RS (Residential Single -Family Dwelling) District. Entergy would like to rezone the 6.73 acre portion to LI, and the 30.41 portion to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling — 2) District..A. laydown yard requires a Specific Use Permit in GC-MD-2. This will abut both additional LI and now GC-MD-2 zoning to the existing RS zoning and residential properties along Lawrence Drive. Entergy proposes to limit damage to their residential neighbors by installing a large detention pond near the corner of Chinn Lane and Lawrence Drive. In addition a minimum fifty (50) foot wide buffer is proposed along the line adjoining the residential properties. Staff recommends approval of the request. Please note that final occupancy approval is subject to review and acceptance of submitted plans and field inspections to verify compliance with applicable codes. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 41 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Description Of Tract To Be Rezoned From GC -MD (General Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling) To LI (Light Industrial) District: A Tract Or Parcel Containing Approximately 6.7343 Ac. / 293,345 Sq. Ft. Of Land, Being Out Of And A Part Of The Remainder Of A Called 131.467 Acre Tract Described In Deed To Howard Grant Nichols Family Limited Partnership, As Recorded Under Jefferson County Clerk File (J.C.C.F.) No. 2000016829, Situated In The Wesley Dikes League, Abstract No. 17, Jefferson County, Texas, Said Tract Being More Particularly Described By Metes And Bounds As Follows, With All Bearings Based On The Texas State Plane Coordinate System, South Central Zone (Nad 83): Beginning At A Capped 1/2 Inch Iron Rod Found For The Southeast Corner Of Said Called 40.00 Acre Tract Described In Deed To Starship Beaumont Rv Resort, Llc As Recorded Under J.C.C.F. No. 2019007512 And An Interior Comer Of The Herein Described Tract; Thence, Over And Across Said Called 131.467 Acre Tract, As Follows; South 03 Deg. 29 Min. 27 Sec. East, A Distance Of 856.66 Feet To A Point On The Northwest Line Of Said Suburban Acres Unit Two, For The Most Easterly Southeast Corner Of The Herein Described Tract; Thence, South 32 Deg. 52 Min. 58 Sec. West, With The Northeasterly Line Of Said Suburban Acres Unit Two, A Distance Of 300 Feet To The Most Southerly The Southeast Corner Of The Herein Described Tract; Thence, Over And Across Said Called 131.467 Acre Tract Again, As Follows; In A Northwesterly Direction Approximately 1128 Ft To A Point In The South Line Of The Described 40.00 Acre Tract; Thence, North 86 Deg. 30 Min. 33 Sec. East, Along The South Line Of Said Called 40.00 Acre Tract, A Distance Of Approximately 3 86 Feet To A Capped 1/2 Inch Iron Rod Found For The Southeast Corner Of Said Called 40.00 Acre Tract And The Point Of Beginning And Containing Approximately 6.7343 Ac. / 293,345 Sq. Ft. Of Land. Tract To Be Rezoned From RS (Residential Single -Family Dwelling) To GC-MD-2 (General Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling — 2) District, With A Specific Use Permit For A Laydown Yard: A Tract Or Parcel Containing Approximately 30.4129 Ac. / 1,324,784 Sq. Ft. Of Land, Being Out Of And A Part Of The Remainder Of A Called 131.467 Acre Tract Described In Deed To Howard Grant Nichols Family Limited Partnership, As Recorded Under Jefferson County Clerk File (J.C.C.F.) No. 2000016829, Situated In The Wesley Dikes League, Abstract No. 17, Jefferson County, Texas, Said Tract Being More Particularly Described By Metes And Bounds As Follows, With All Bearings Based On The Texas State Plane Coordinate System, South Central Zone (Nad 83): Beginning At A Capped 1/2 Inch Iron Rod Found For The Southeast Corner Of Said Called 40.00 Acre Tract Described In Deed To Starship Beaumont Rv Resort, Llc As Recorded Under J.C.C.F. No. 2018007512 And An Interior Corner Of The Herein Described Tract; Thence, North 03 Deg. 26 Min. 18 Sec. West, Along The East Line Of Said Called 40.00 Acre Tract, A Distance Of 531.02 Feet To A Capped 5/8 Inch Iron Rod Stamped "Windrose" Set For An Angle Point; Thence, North 07 Deg. 27 Min. 03 Sec. West, Continuing Along The East Line Of Said Called 40.00 Acre Tract, A Distance Of 345.54 Feet To A Capped 1/2 Inch Iron Rod Found For The Southeast Corner Of A Called 5.0 Acre Tract Described In Deed To Joe Lauer Revocable Trust As Recorded Under J.C.C.F. No. 2009003497, The Northeast Corner Of Said Called 40.00 Acre Tract And An Angle Point Of The Herein Described Tract; Thence, North 07 Deg. 27 Min. 04 Sec. West, Along The East Line Of Said Called 5.0 Acre Tract, A Distance Of 359.86 Feet To A Capped 5/8 Inch Iron Rod Stamped "Windrose" Set For An Angle Point; Thence, North 06 Deg. 47 Min. 56 Sec. East, Continuing Along The East Line Of Said Called 5.0 Acre Tract, A Distance Of 22.90 Feet To A Capped 5/8 Inch Iron Rod Stamped "Windrose" Set At The South Line Of A Called 10.038 Acre Tract Described In Deed To Gulf States Utilities Company For The Northeast Corner Of Said Called 5.0 Acre Tract And The Northwest Corner Of The Herein Described Tract; Thence, South 84 Deg. 19 Min. 01 See. East, Along The South Line Of Said Called 10.038 Acre Tract, A Distance Of 954.04 Feet To A Concrete Monument Found On The West Line Of Block 7 Of Said Suburban Acres For The Northeast. Corner Of The Herein Described Tract; Thence, South 03 Deg. 28 Min. 01 Sec. East, Along The West Line Of Said Block 7, A Distance Of 788.44 Feet To A Capped 5/8 Inch Iron Rod Stamped "Windrose" Set For An Angle Point; Thence, South 32 Deg. 52 Min. 58 Sec. West, Continuing Along The West Line Of Said Block 7, A Distance Of 1,479.92 Feet To The Southeast Corner Of The Herein Described Tract; Thence, Over And Across Said Called 131.467 Acre Tract, As Follows; North 03 Deg. 29 Min. 27 See. West, A Distance Of 865.66 Feet To The Paint Of Beginning And Containing Approximately 30.4129 Ac. / 1,324,784 Sq. Ft. Of Land. ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 28-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE) Conditions: Application Application Discussion is in is not in in Staff compliance compliance Report 1. That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property, or significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity; 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 S. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. X GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Mallory Martin PROPERTY OWNER: Entergy Texas, Inc. LOCATION: Northeast corner of Eastex Freeway and Chinn Lane EXISTING ZONING: LI (Light Industrial), GC -MD (General Commercial Multiple -Family Dwelling) and RS Residential Single -Family Dwelling) PROPERTY SIZE: —70.14 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X — Area determined to be outside the 500 year floodplain. SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Vacant LI (Light Industrial), GC -MD (General Commercial Multiple -Family Dwelling) and RS Residential Single -Family Dwelling) EAST: Residential RS SOUTH: Multi -Family LI, R-S and RM-H (Residential Multiple -Family Dwelling — Highest Density) WEST: Commercial GC -MD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Light Industrial/Stable Area STREETS: Eastex Freewa -- Freeway with an approximately 3 50'right-of-way and 40' pavement width for the north bound access road. Chinn Lane — Major collector with a 80' right-of- way and 36' pavement width. DRAINAGE: Open ditch WATER: 12" water main SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 12" sanitary sever main PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200 FEET ALMARAZ MARIA I ATKINS-JONES MARGUERITE J AUGUSTIN CAREY BEAUMONT HOUSING AUTHORITY BLANCHETTE DAWN RENEE BLANCHETTE ROBERT & EARLINE M BLANCHETTE ESTATE BRAVO JOSE ALFONSO BRYDSON DAVID & JOANN EDWARDS DOROTHY GENE & JIMMY DAIGLE JOHN R JR ELITE CENTURY GROUP LP ENTERGY TEXAS INC %TAX DEPT (L-ENT-12B) ENTERPRISE INTRASTATE LP ATTN: AD VALOREM TAX DEPT FORD CLINTON L & BETTY FRONTAGE INVESTMENTS INC GAUS HENRY 11 & NOLA GUILLORY CLARENCE JR HAYNES PRESTON & KIMBERLY D HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CITY OF BEAUMONT JASSO PAULINA MCCLAIN MARCELLA MCCULLOUGH DIANA J MOORE SHERRY ELIZABETH MURPHY TRISTAN & LISA %JOSEPH G GUILLORY NICHOLS HOWARD GRANT FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP RINEBOLD JOSHUA A SIFUENTES EMILIO MARRA SANDY E MENDEZ SMITH ALBERT R SMITH DANNY RJR STARSHIP BEAUMONT RV RESORT LLC THAMES P F TRIANGLE F INVESTMENTS LLC TURNER CORY & KEAVA UDI PROPERTY WISE TROY RAY & PATRICIA A WISE ESTATE APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE BEAUMONT, 'TEXAS (Chapter 28, City Codes) TO: THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS APPLICANT'S NAME AND ADDRESS. Mallory Martin 11700 Katy Freeway, Suite 800 Houston, TX 77079 APPLICANT'S PHONE #: 281920-6308 FAX NAME OF OWNER: Entergy Texas, Inc. ADDRESS OF OWNER: 639 Loyola Avenue L-ENT-513 New Orleans, LA 70113 LOCATION OF PROPERTY: NEC of Eastex Freeway and Chinn Lane LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOTNO. OR TRACT BLOC{ NO. PLAT ADDITION SURVEY W. B. Dyches, Abstract 17 NUMBER OF ACRES NUMBER OF ACRES 70.192 AC For properties not in a recorded subdivision, summit a copy of a current survey or plat showing the properties proposed to be changed, and a compete legal field note description. Light Industrial (LI), General Commercial Multiple -Family Dwelling (GC -MD) CURRENT ZONING DISTRICT: and Residential Single -Family Dwelling District (R-S) Lot 1 - Light Industrial (L.I) ZONING DISTRICT REQUESTED: Lot 2 - General Commercial Multiple -Family Dwelling - 2 (GC-MD-2) HAS THE REQUEST BEEN MADE BEFORE? No IF SO DATE: SUBMIT A LETTER STATING REASONS FOR REQUEST. ATTACH THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION FEE: LESS THAN I/2 ACRE...........................................................$250.00 1/2 ACRE OR MORE AND LESS THAN 5 ACRES.............$$450.00 5 ACRES OR MORE .......................... ..................................... $650.00 I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE APPLICATION IS MADE FOR THE REQUESTED DISTRICT OR A MORE RESTRICTIVE DISTRICT. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: ig;tattr-�is DATE: V f 97! �� Stephen A Miller SIGNATURE OF OWNER: f,. �rti Dater 2020.08.25 10:07: PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT AND.SUBMIT TO: PLANNING DIVISION, ROOM 201 CITY HALL, 801 MAIN STREET BEAUMONT, TX 77701 FILE NUMBER. P P.O. BOX 3827 77704 DATE RECEIVED: (409) 880-3764 RECEIPT NUMBER: FAX (409) 880-3I33 SPECIFIC USE PERM U APPLICATION BEAUMONT, TEXAS (Chapter 28, City Codes) TO: THE PLANNING COMMISSIION AND CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS APPLICANT'S NAME: lylallory Martin APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 11700 Katy Freeway, Suite 800 Houston, T< 77079 APPLICANT'S PHONE #: 281-920-6308 FAX #: NAME OF PROPERTY OWNER: Entergy Texas, Inc. ADDRESS of PROPERTY OWNER: 639 Loyola Avenue L--ENT--5B New Orleans, LA 70113 LOCATION OF PROPERTY: NEC of Eastex Freeway and Chinn Lane LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT NO _. OR BLOCK NUMBER OF PLAT SURVEY VV. B. Dyches, Abstract 17 NUMBER OF ACRES 34.19 AC For properties not in a recorded subdivision, submit a copy of a current survey or plat showing the properties proposed for a specific use permit, and a complete legal field note description. PROPOSED USE: Utility Business Office J Utility Service or Storage Yard or Buildings ZONE, Prop. GC-MD-2 ATTACH A LETTER describing all processes and activities involved with the proposed uses. ATTACH A SITE PLAN drawn to scale with the information listed on the top back side ofthis sheet. ATTACH A REDUCED 8 W' X 11" PHOTOCOPY OF THE SITE PLAN. THE EIGHT CONDITIONS listed on the back side of this sheet must be net before City Council can grant a specific use permit. PLEASE ADDRESS EACH CONDITION IN DETAIL. ATTACH THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION FEE: LESS THAN %2 ACRE.................................................................$250.00 ACRE OR MORE AND LESS THAN 5 ACRES...................$450.00 5 ACRES OR MORE ............. -.......................................... ...... ....$650.00 I, being the undersigned applicant, understand that all of the conditions, dimensions, building sizes, landscaping and parking areas depicted on the site plan shall be adhered to as amended and approved by City Council. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWNER.. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT AND SUBMIT TO: FILENUMBER: Z�✓ ' Stephen A Miller Date: 2020.08.25 DATE:_ 10:07:43-05'00' CITY OF BEAUMONT PLANNING DIVISION 801 MAIN STREET, ROOM 201 BEAUMONT, TX 77701 Phone - (409) 880-3764 Fax - (409) 880-3 110 PLEASE MAKE NOTE ON REVERSE SIDE OF CONDITIONS TO BE NIEr REGARDING THE SITE PLAN AND LETTER OF PROPOSED USES AND ACTIVITIES. Kimley>»Horn August 27, 2020 City of Beaumont Planning Division, Room 201 City Nall, 801 Main Street Beaumont, TX 77701 Request for Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance FOR Proposed Lot 1 and Lot 2 70.192 acres situated in the W. B. Dyches Survey, Abstract 17, City of Beaumont Jefferson County, Texas General Description of Property: The property is a 70,192 AC acre tract located at the northeast corner of Evastex Freeway and Chinn Lane in the City of Beaumont. The tract is currently zoned Light Industrial (LI), Generai Commercial Multiple -Family Dwelling (GC -MD) and Residential Single -Family Dwelling District (R-S). Proposed Use of Property: The property will be platted into two lots and the proposed development would include Utility Business Office and Utility Service or Storage Yard or Buildings Request for Zonin-q Amendment; The vast majority of Lot 1 is currently zoned Ll. The applicant is requesting to amend the small portion of Lot 1 currently zoned to GC -MD to the Ll district to avoid "split lot zoning" and for Lot 2 to be amended to General Commercial Multiple -Family Dwelling - 2 (GC-MD-2). This zoning amendment request is to be considered in conjunction with the accompanying Specific Use Permit application. As the proposed use is allowed in the Ll zoning district but only allowed by Specific Use Permit in the GC-MD-2 zoning district. Sincerely, lvao&� YAO Mallory Martin, P.L. 281-920-6308 [;iliI_4 to-C.—M �ws?[tt5 Kimley»>Horn August 27, 2020 City of Beaumont Planning Division, Room 201 City Hall, 801 Main Street Beaumont, TX 77701 Request for Specific Use Permit FOR Proposed Lot 2 34.19 acres situated in the W. B. Dyches Survey, Abstract 17, City of Beaumont Jefferson County, Texas The Chinn Lane Facility (Lot 1 and Lot 2) is essentially a lease consolidation of several business units associated with Entergy Texas. Entergy is primarily divided in two segments, Transmission and Distribution. it is the intent of Entergy Texas to consolidate those business units into the Chinn Lane Facility. The use of the two lots will include office personal, legal, environmental and service line members in both Transmission & Distribution. These business verticals also house the service side of the business. Service side includes linesman, service trucks, equipment, parts and associated supply chain materials to maintain uptime of the electrical infrastructure in the surrounding area, including the City of Beaumont. It is the intent to apply for the Specific Use Permit for the property identified as "Lot 2" on the proposed zoning application. The two segments that are planned (as future) to be housed on "Lot 2" are the warehouse space associated with Supply Chain, and a building that will service Fleet Vehicles that support Entergy's critical infrastructure in Beaumont. Other uses include a laydown yard for poles, transformers, and associated electrical components to service the lines and grid in Beaumont. Specific Use Permit 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, Explanation: This development will be compatible with the surrounding area, will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other properties, and it will not significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity. The specified uses are compatible with adjacent Light Industrial uses to the north and southwest of the subject property. In addition, there will be adequate buffering and screening on the east and south perimeters of the property between the subject property and all residential areas. 2. That the establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property. Explanation: With the proposed landscaping buffers and fencing, this development will not negatively impact or impede surrounding development. Kimley>»Horn Page 2 3. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided. Explanation; City infrastructure appears to exist adjacent to the site for water and sanitary sewer service. When Lot 2 is developed, water and sanitary sewer service lines will be extended from the City lines by Entergy. Primary access to this lot will be provided from proposed driveway to the Eastex Freeway Frontage Road. Drainage outfall is expected outfall to the onsite Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 channel and their criteria will be followed. 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 development. Explanation: With the primary access to this lot provided from the proposed driveway to the Eastex Freeway Frontage Road, no adverse affects are anticipated to the general public or adjacent developments. A traffic assessment memorandum will be prepared and provided to TxDOT for their approval for this development. 5. That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration. Explanation.: Offensive odor, fumes, dust, and vibration are not standard for the proposed uses. Substantial noise is not expected and any noise that may result from fleet maintenance will be completed within reasonable work hours with the exception of emergency situations. To further minimize noise, there will also be a 50' landscaping buffer provided between the property and the adjacent residential uses. Existing sites similar to the one proposed exist in Beaumont, TX, and do not cause related nuisances. 5. That directional lighting will be provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties. Explanation: A photometric plan will be prepared to ensure lighting does not adversely affect neighboring properties. 7. That there are sufficient landscaping and screening to insure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property. Explanation: This development will include a 50' wide minimum buffer with trees along the eastern property line to insure harmony and compatibility with the adjacent properties. S. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Flan. Explanation: This development will meet all requirements and regulations prior to opening of business, including those stated within the Comprehensive Plan and other City of Beaumont Ordinances, Sincerely, Iva" ti�-[,',a Mallory Martin, P.E. 281-920-6308 , L.1Ci�lCS'tl"ni�.�iat E � ail Z � U' = na p W _o f ix W u uz o ? z 3 C W o z a -i w �c`ii3 m p v=i R 0 o V m q sm NO O U O Z u ❑Oww o a W x R W V W F N N QLLQa F �Sn ? 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