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Home My WebLink About2418-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 Retail and Condominiums in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial — Multiple Family Dwelling - 2) District. FILE: 2418 — P STAFF REPORT Phuc Nhat Le is requesting an Amended Specific Use Permit to allow retail and condominiums at 4515 N. Major Drive. The proposed development would consist of 17 condominiums and approximately 23,080 square feet of retail space, In December of 2019, a request for retail and storage was approved. The proposed site plan has been updated to include private access to 17 condominiums at the rear of the property as opposed to the approved storage facility. The number and location of driveways is subject to approval of TXDOT. Any substantial changes to the site plan resulting from driveway approval may necessitate additional review of the plan via the Specific Use Permit process. 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 9 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Plat RS-5, Tracts 5, 5A, 6 & 17, D. Easley Survey, Abstract 20, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 5.35 acres, more or less. 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 8, That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. X GENERAL INFORMATION/PUELIC UTILITIES APPLICANT:. PROPERTY OWNER: LOCATION: EXISTING ZONING: PROPERTY SIZE: EXISTING LAND USES: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Vacant EAST: Residential SOUTH: Commercial WEST: Residential COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: STREETS: DRAINAGE: Phuc Nhat Le Phuc Nhat Le 4515 N. Major Drive GC-MD-2 (General Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling -- 2) District. —5.35 acres, more or less Vacant X -- Area determined to be outside the 500 year floodplain. SURROUNDING ZONING: RM-M (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Medium Density) RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density) GC -MD (General Commercial Multiple -Family Dwelling) R-S (Residential Single -Family Dwelling) Neighborhood Growth Unit N. Major Drive — Major arterial with a 165' right - of way and 80' pavement width. Open ditch 6" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8" sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200 FEET BREAKWATER BAY LTD L & M FIRST MUTUAL IINVESTMENTS LLC LAKE BEAU LP LE PHUC NHAT LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY RANKIN NICK G STONELEIGH ON MAJOR LLC SPECIFIC USE PERMIT APPLICATION BEAUMONT, TEXAS (Chapter 28, City Codes) TO: THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS APPLICANT'S NAME: Phuc Nhat Le APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 11100 Breena Ct. Beaumont, Tx 77705 APPLICANT'S PHONE*: 409-201-3248 FAX NAME OF PROPERTY OWNER: P h u c Nhlat Le ADDRESS OF PROPERTY OWNER: 4515 N. Major Drive Beaumont, TX 77713 LOCATION OF PROPERTY: LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT BLOCK ADDITION NUMBER OF ACRES OR TRACT Daniel Easley Survey PLATAbstract N. 20 SURVEY Daniel Easley NUMBER OF ACRES 4.981 or 5.0 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: Retalls & Condominium ZONE: 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 of this sheet. ATTACH A REDUCED 8 %" X Ii" PHOTOCOPY OF THE SITE PLAN. THE EIGHT CONDITIONS listed on the back side of this sheet must be Inet before City Council can grant a specific use permit. PLEASE ADDRESS EACH CONDITION IN DETAIL, ATTACH THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION FEE: LESSTHAN/2 ACRE ......................................... .............. .......... $250.00 '/2 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, Iandscaping and parking areas depicted on the site plann shall be adhered to as amended and approved by City Council. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: 07/24/20 SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWNER: DATE: 07/24/20 PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT AND SUBMIT TO: CITY OF BEAUMONT PLANNING DIVISION 801 MAIN STREET, ROOM 201 FILE NUMBER:_ 18 _ ` 4 BEAUMONT, TX 77701 Phone - (409) 880-3764 Fax - (409) 880-3110 PLEASE MAKE NOTE ON REVERSE SIDE OF CONDITIONS TO BE MET REGARDING THE SITE PLAN AND LETTER OF PROPOSED USES AND ACTIVITIES, Phue Nhat Le, Property Owner Citrus Plaza & Condominium, 4515 N Major Drive Beaumont, TX 77713 August 24, 2020 The proposed retails and condominium project will be 4 pre-engineered metal buildings at approximately 5000 sf each, plus their various architectural aesthetics. We will provide total management of the property with onsite/offsite staff and 24-hour video surveillance at climate control area and at each retail building and any additional assistance if need be. The site will be fenced on all 3 sides at 8' as per code and will provide the camera and security systems for monitoring the premises. We had a pre -development meeting with the City staff on 09/26/19 to discuss all requirements and compliance with the building code, fire, public works, dd6 and water utilities. All those comments we received during our meeting will be implemented into our design phase for construction permitting. The property is in the flood "V. All structures will be constructed a minimum of 18" inches above the Base Flood Elevation or be flood proofed to 18" inches above the Base Flood Elevation per City requirements. We would like to start the project in the January 2021 with ground break and construction. Our goal when approach this project is to use excellent quality and safe/effective workmanship in accordance to the city ordinance. We believe this will help to catapult economic growth and development in these communities. We truly believe in ourselves and the people that we serve in these communities that they too would have an extraordinary experience when they visit our shopping plaza and climate control facilities. Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity to be a part of this great community and the City of Beaumont. Looking forward to hearing a positive approval on this proposed development. Sincerely, Phan Nhat Lel Phuc Nhat Le, Property Owner SECTION 28.04.001, ZONING ORDINANCE REQUIRES THAT THESE EIGHT CONDITIONS MUST BE MET BEFORE A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CAN BE ISSUED. Please explain how the proposed project will comply with each of these conditions in your application: o 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; The management team as well as the responsible party of the proposed project will be unequivocally committed and complied to all the building regulations and safety standards set forth by the city upon approval of permit. In addition to providing much needed services/resources, our management team will also be faithfully committed to future business growth at various capacity that would help in the social and economic transformation of this landscape, thus leading to appreciation of values of our property as well as for those properties and businesses in the proximal vicinity. o That the establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property. The objective of the proposed retails & condominium is to primarily provide and fulfill essential resources/services recognized by the surrounding communities. In the event of future growth and expansion, everything will be done in accordance to city ordinance requirements as to avoid any potential impediment of progress in development of nearby properties and/or businesses. o That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided. The proposed site will be designed by license professional engineer in state of Texas which will provide adequate drainage calculation with detention pond and outfall discharge point as per drainage study. All the private utilities will comply with the plumbing codes requirements and 8" C-900 waterline extension within the proposed 10' exclusively waterline easement and provide fire hydrant as per fire code. All roadways will be 6" reinforced concrete pavement with drainage and grading design. o 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; The proposed retails & condominium will be designed for all safety requirements of TxDot drainage criteria, one or two 36' wide entrance and radii to meet the guidelines and provide safety ends at each side of driveway. All roadways are design for 20' wide fire truck accessibility with all turning radii of 25' as shown on site plan. o That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration. The proposed retails and condominium will be regulated by the property management team, as part of their job descriptions, will be monitoring the site for QA/QC of physical appearance and cleanliness. The dumpster provided with enclosure doors and fenced surrounded with shrubs. There will be guideline and brochure for not littering and map of the site for dumpster location. Since there are no dirt roadways, dust will not be issue. If any noise or vibration noted at the site, the tenet will be notified for warning. o That directional lighting will be provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties; The proposed retails and condominium will have the sign and light for directional as per City ordinance requirement. All the lighting system at the site will be LED with proper design luminous to not disturb or affecting neighboring properties. o That there are sufficient landscaping and screening to insure Harmony and compatibility with adjacent property; and The proposed retails and condominium will have the 6' landscape buffer in front of property with shrubs at 24" C-C and trees at 25' apart per City ordinance and 1" water meter irrigation with RPZ in cage. o That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed retails and condominium will be designed and as per all City of Beaumont Codes, Ordinance, TxDot, DD6 and County. 418-P: Request for an Amended Specific Use Permit to allow Retail and Condominiums in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial — Multiple Family Duelling - 2) District. Applicant: Phuc Nhat Le Location: 4515 N. Major Drive 0 100 200 300 400 Feet Arm j a JAY 2413-P r3. 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