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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2422-PDATE: September 21, 2020 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: Consider a request for an .Amended Specific Use Permit to allow for the expansion of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility in in an RM-H (Residential Multiple -Family Dwelling - Highest Density) District. FILE: 2422 -- P STAFF REPORT Shalom Health Care Management has requested an Amended Specific Use Permit to allow the expansion of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility at 950 Washington Boulevard. More than half of the property is zoned GC -MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) District, and a Specific Use Permit was approved to allow an eight (8) bed facility in one building located on the RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density) zoned portion of the property. This new proposal will allow for 32 beds in the previously approved building and an additional 42 beds in the second stricture. The facility will be treating both adult male and female patients. Patients will remain at the facility for 15-20 days. The facility will have 22 beds available for detoxification and 52 beds available for residential past -detoxification treatment. In addition, the facility will offer outpatient programs for alcohol and drug abuse. Security will be provided by an up to eight foot fence around the entire facility along with 24 hour on campus security guards. Security cameras will also be used. Patients will not be allowed outside of the buildings during treatment. For additional security to the neighbors, an eight (8) foot tall fence should be maintained between the facility and any abutting residential properties due to the nature of the use. Staff recommends approval of the request with the following condition: 1. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including the requirement of the City's pre-treatment program. 2. An eight (8) foot tall wood or masonry privacy fence be installed and maintained between the facility and any abutting residential properties. 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 36 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 15-21, Cartwright Addition and 1/2 of the adjacent alley, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.32 acres, more or less. ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 28-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCEi Conditions: 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; 2. That the establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property; 3. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided; 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; S. That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration; 6. That directional lighting will be provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties; 7. That there are sufficicnt landscaping and screening to insure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property; and, 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. Application Application is in is not in Comments compliance compliance Attached M./ M 0 /a FN X GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Shalom Health Care Management PROPERTY OWNER: Bestmed Investments, L.L.C. LOCATION: 950 Washington Boulevard EXISTING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling Highest Density) PROPERTY SIZE: —1.32 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Commercial FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Residential EAST: Residential SOUTH: Commercial WEST: Commercial COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: STREETS: DRAINAGE: WATER: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: X -- Area determined to be outside the 500 year floodplain. SURROUNDING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling — Highest Density) RM-H GC -MD (General Commercial Multi -Family Dwelling) GC -MD Conservation and Revitalization Pennsylvania St —Non -Major Street with a 50' right-of-way and 29' pavement width Curb and Gutter 6" water line 8" Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200 FEET AKHTAR JAVIED JEFF BESTMED INVESTMENTS LLC BRANDON JOHNSON INVESTMENTS LLC BRIDGES JUDITH BROWN MICHAEL G CRABBE J COLIN & CHARLES B DIAMANTIS INVESTMENTS LLC HENRY C W & REBECCA A JACKSON JESSIE L SR & ZOLA JAIMES SERAFIN JONES ROBERT C & KALA C LACAZE FAMILY TRUST MOMIN MEHEBOOB OCHOA CESAR & ELSA (CD) O'REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES LLC ORTEGON DIANA MARCE RODRIGUEZ PARIAN PROPERTIES LLC PEREZ JOSE & ABBIE ROBERTS JULIA ALENE ESTATE RODRIGUEZ MIGUEL ANGEL SHAFU INVESTMENT LLC THOMAS 0 K & JUDY P THOMAS OTTICE KELLY THOMAS ROSETTA & LISA THOMPSON GARY & DEBRA TORRES ANA LID [A ALFARO UDI PROPERTY WELFORD GEORGE A JR WELFORD YOLANDA WELFORD YOLANDA PETE WILEMAN OTTO W SPECIFIC USE PERMIT APPLICATION BEAUMONT, TEXAS (Chapter 30, City Codes) TO: THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS APPLICANT'S NAME: J H-A- L 0 H 4-�A-L- 4 1-1 C-A-P-9 MA14 A~-6t e H OW T _ APPLICANTS ADDRESS: S1Y�iS'ik'Rf� 9u j �4Eg s f TX 7�S `� APPLICANT'S PHONE #: 3 2JJ2_-, 6 3 S_ FAX #: 1 9g�'_' NAME OF OWNER: 9 i✓s`T rr� I �) U1sT"omi-s LL-e-. ADDRESS OF OWNER: 957 `fit STA-9- %e �go i e A - 5 yV,fie s•t gee 'r7( -77 S�j g LOCATION OF PROPERTY: q S D W A-5 q i o 6jT?) A) & , , OA-u M oA)1 1 ]( 777 p"JK LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: l� LOT NO. CAR`rtiV R! ct �+ -- _ OR TRACT BLOCK N0, PLAT ADDITION SURVEY NUMBER OF ACRES .Z NUMBER OF ACRES 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: (� i, — Pl b ZONE: ATTACH A LETTER describing all processes and activities involved with the proposed uses. � p ATTACH A SITE PLAN drawn to scale with the information listed on the top back side of this sheet. 9'&G- ATTACH A REDUCED 8 I/z" X 11" PHOTOCOPY OF THE SITE PLAN. 0. Ea } � THE EIGHT CONDITIONS listed on the back side of this sheet must be met before City Council can grant a specific use permit. PLEASE ADDRESS EACH CONDITION IN DETAIL. ATTACH THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION FEE: LESS THAN �/a ACRE ....... .......................................................... $250.00 %z 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 qe adhered to as amended and approved by City Council. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: SIGNATURE OF TE: Kt" f 2V 2-0 NOT APPLICANT) DATE: PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT AND SUBMIT TO: CITY OF BEAUMONT PLANNING DIVISION 901 MAIN STREET, ROOM 201 FILE NUMBER:'i�.L- t 1 �) O { BEAUMONT, TX 77701 C DATE RECEIVED: f -0 Phone - (409) 880-3764 Fax - (409) 880-3133 PLEASE MAKE NOTE ON REVERSE SIDE OF CONDITIONS TO BE MET REGARDING THE SITE. PLAN AND LETTER OF PROPOSED USES AND ACTIVITIES. SSHAL___,0MYEAL_,TH CAR. MANMIEMENT . t ,.august 24, 2020 Attn: Ms. Adina Josey, CFM l Senior Planner, Planning and Community Development, City of Beaumont, Texas. Ref: Specific Use Permit for 950/3 & 950/4 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, T� Dear Ms. Josey, I am requesting you to consider our application once again for SUP. It was originally approved back in early 20 19 see your File No. �2370-P. We started our outpatient services from building 950/3 in July 2020. The plans for 950/4 were delayed by some unforeseen circumstances including COVID 19. Over the past one year we learnt that the demand for Alcohol & Drug Rehab increased in this region. We have decided to increase our Rehab capacity and want to convert building 950/3 into inpatient Rehab facility also. Last week I learnt from Ms. Purcell that we need to apply for new SUP for both building again. Please excuse ,us in advance for any inconvenience you may experience in this cumbersome'. process again. But let me assure you that we are on track to pursue our Vision of helping this community by providing a comprehensive Mental health rehab facility. Please see the attached license and occupancy for building 95oji. I, on half of the Board of Directors of Shalom Health Care Management and on behalf of physicians, nursing staff, counselors, and behavioral health expert; would like to express my profound gratitude and utmost thanks for your leadership and commitment to the community development and towards positive city planning services. Special thanks to all those who guide us and walk through to understand this application process. The Shalom Health Care Management has a vision to establish comprehensive Mental Health clinics and Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Facility that will serve underseived areas of Jefferson, Hardin, Orange, Newton, Jasper and liberty Counties. Our mission is to provide holistic behavioral health services, including outpatient, residential and Rehabilitation facility. We are projecting that our property located at 950 Washington Blvd. Beaumont Texas will be a medical complex that will create more than 15o new jobs in the area. We plan to offer 24 hours residential care to patients in the area by converting buildings 950/3 & 950/4 into two separate facilities providing 42 & 32 beds respectively. This new medical complex will provide access to unavailable behavioral and mental health services in the area. SHALOM HEALTH CARE MANAGFMENT--950 WASHINGTON BLVD. BEALfMONT,TEXAS 77705 I S uAL----,OM tiEALTHCAF.E MANAGaEMUT We are glad to announce that we have already started Intensive Outpatient program from 4s0/1 building from July 2020. Background Addiction is a Complex disease: It deteriorates human brain performance, thereby impairing the ability to make sound judgments and decisions, which then leads to character deterioration and can eventually cause total self-destruction. Addiction not only impacts the individual; it also disrupts their surroundings, `families and community at large. As troubling as that sounds, this disease is treatable, and recovery is possible if effective interventions are put in place to address sustainable recovery. Substance and Alcohol addiction lulls 115 adults daily; which 'is more than 42,000 Americans each year. This number is six times more than what American army had lost soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan war. Consequently, the President of the United States has declared addiction epidemic and will use all state and national resources to control, prevent and treat substance use addiction. Strategies for dealing with drug addiction risks should be designed to offer a comprehensive program that starts with preventive education and goes all the way to cover detox, recovery, post recovery education and sober living for those who are addicted. Shalom Health Care Management will provide preventive education and public awareness about substance use and its social and economic implications on individuals and families. A comprehensive post rehab program will be developed to ensure that those treated returning home are fully supported on a sustained basis by the local community before entering a productive life without any communal stigma or isolation. Additional addiction treatment Managements are needed to provide detox and rehabilitation services in the Southeast Texas region. Shalom Health Care Management is requesting the Planning and Development Department to grant us Specific Use Permit to provide us residential drug and recovery Management in the two of our five buildings located at 950 Washington Blvd. Beaumont Texas. Following are the highlights: SHALOM HEALTH CARE MANAGEMCNT- 950 WASHINGTON 1ILVD, 8FAUMONT, TEXAS 77705 SSHAL___,0MJiEAL_'__,T1i_ CARE MANAGEMENT SUP — Request Highlights • Master Plan of the property is attached. Currently 950 Washington Blvd, has 5 ' buildings. They are designated as 950/1 to' 950/5 Buildings: • See also see attached a latest Asbestos Test report confirming these buildings are safe to occupy. • Only 950/3 & 950/4 building facility will require Special Use Permit for the purpose to establish drug recovery programs. The 950/3 is an H shape building with total covered area of approx. 8,000+ SF. The 950/4 building is approximately 7,000 SF • These buildings will be used to treat substance use and alcohol abuse patients in residential care setting. The Facility will be licensed by the health and Human Services commission for the treatment of addiction related patients. The Licensed facility will accommodate total of 74 Beds for Detox and Residential treatment between both buildings. • Patients will stay overnight from 3-5 days in Detox and 12-15 days in follow up residential care. Patients will remain in the facility till they are fully recovered. It is expected that both Male & Female patients over the age of 18 will be admitted. There will be no persons from the Department of Justice or incarceration admitted. • 'Inpatient Residential; Shalom Health Care Will offer inpatient 12-bed detox in our residential facility Building 950/4 (SUP Requested). In addition to the 20-bed residential post detox treatment facility which will provide comfortable, home -like setting. • Similarly Building 950/3 (SUP Requested), will offer lo-bed detox & 32-bed residential post detox treatment facility. It will provide comfortable, home -like setting onsite. Our medical team will provide inpatient detox services. • We will provide around -the -clock monitoring and use the latest evidence -based medications. • SubstanceAbuseAssessment:; For those who may be developing a chemical dependency, early assessment can highly warning signs before more serious problems develop. For others, a professional substance use and alcohol assessment may be the first step towards effective treatment recovery. • The facility will provide counseling services, medical exams, group therapies, recovery, rehabilitation and family support services. Whereas, patients will have dining area, bathrooms, showers, laundry space and family waiting areas. SHALOM HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT- 950 WASHINGTON BLVD. BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77705 S-j'R-AL---,0MJ-fiEAL---,TH CAPE M NU s 19 ENT More than 79 people will be employed for direct patient care in the residential setting; however, more than 30 individuals indirectly will benefit which includes transportation, security, catering, pharmacy, delivery, washing and laundry, yard - maintenance, building maintenance, computer personnel, marketing, medical coding and recording services. Security Measures: the facility will have up to 8 foot fence, .24 hours security guards will be in the campus, CCTV cameras will be in place, and security post will allow in and out of permitted individuals. Building is completely cordoned with additional metal fences for patient's safety. Patients will not be allowed to leave the building during treatment procedure and services till fully recovered. Due to privacy reasons patients will not be seen by the community or neighbors. We are requesting the Planning and Community Development Department to grant Shalom Health Care Management Special Use Permit for Buildings 950/3 & 950/4 to operate residential drug recovery program. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach me. Sincerely, A--�V Amir Raza MBA. Director Operations Tel: 832 245 3635 Email: amir@shalommedicalcenter.com SHALOM HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT- 950 WASH[NGTON BLVD. BEAUMONT,TEXAS 77705 Specific Use Permit for Building 950/3 & 950/4 950 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX 77705 Answers for Section 30-26E by Shalom Health Care Beaumont Texas 1. That the specific use will be to provide inpatient residential treatment services to the substance use and alcoholic abuse patients. This facility will not accept inmates or persons from the Department of Justice. This building will not provide any enjoyment or entertainment in the facility. This facility will exclusively be used for medical purposes and specifically for inpatient residential recovery services with authorized access. This facility will have all CC TV Camera and open areas will be fenced.. Access will be allowed through security measures. 2. Because this facility will be the part of Shalom Health Care Management's medical complex. The inpatient residential facility will have confined public access. This facility will increase the value of the surrounding properties. 3. Necessary road, utility, drainage and other necessary facilities already exist. No other development is needed. 4. Since this facility was previously operated by the City of Beaumont, Health Department and the University of Texas Medical Branch, facility is completely built according to ADA complaint with enough parking spaces with easy access and driveways. No further construction or improvement is needed. 5. There will be no nuisance, offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration. This will be in fact; quiet, clean and supervise facility. 6. All directions signs will be installed, few parking lights already exist, however, if needed will be installing according to city code compliance. 7. Sufficient land shape already exists, all green spaces lawns are in good shape. 8. The building is according to Beaumont Investments LLC Comprehensive Plan. AMIR RAZA 1 Omy m-0), Ife)I . rni wlrd ,w. co t,, '111 11 DRIGIRMI �SHJIAH'U 11KIWAH LIE 4K r 461 Cr 4J tt 422-P: Request for an Amended Specific Use Permit to allow for the expansion of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation facility in in an RM-H (Residential Multiple -Family Dwelling - Highest Density) District. Applicant: Shalom Health Care Management Location: 950 Washington Boulevard o 100 zoo 300 400 1 1 1 1 1 1 Feet IIM 1 iRNI H s 'GC MD i + �M--N W6g nd 'RIM=H{2422`�P, r s ,rGGNID RM H1 J s 4 " M Rr l 1 _ A RM'rH 1RNI-MI GC M1� s� - -- h RM H Fn IRMnN GC"NID ARM-HI:e� gym,pTgIRIE ST': t ldnr 41 RI1" tea" RM"N ! 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