HomeMy WebLinkAbout2427-PDATE: October 19,2020
TO: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: To consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a multiple -family
development and hotel in CBD (Central Business District).
FILE: 2427-P
STAFF REPORT
Richard Gilbert is requesting permission for a multi -family development and hotel at 670-690
Orleans Street, This property is located in the Central Business District. Mr. Gilbert plans to
remodel the existing building to accommodate four (4) loft apartments and a hotel with twelve
(12) loft units. The existing commercial businesses on the first floor would remain, All utilities
are present, but Mr. Gilbert states he plans to upgrade the incoming electrical capabilities.
Parking will be provided, although the CBD district does not require off-street parking. A
minimum number of parking spaces will not be enforced, however any parking that is provided
will need to adhere to city standards in regards to dimensional requirements, ALA guidelines,
traffic flow and access management. The site plan shows 15 parking spaces aligned with the west
driveway which is unacceptable. A revised parking layout will be needed for final plan approval.
Staff recommends approval with the following conditions:
1. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary
sewer services, including any requirements of the City's pre-treatment and/or F.O.G.
program as well as all applicable Building and Fire Codes.
2. Submit a revised site plan that complies with minimum parking standards per ordinance.
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 23
Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being Lot 317-319 and the east 40' of Lot 320, Block 50, Beaumont Subdivision, Beaumont,
Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.60 acres, more or less.
ANALYSIS
CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT
(SECTION 28-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE
Application Application
is in is not in
compliance compliance
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; x
2. That the establishment of the specific use will
not impede the non-nal 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
S. That adequate nuisance prevention measures
have been or will be taken to prevent or control
offensive odor, fames, dust, noise and vibration; x
6. That directional lighting will be provided so as
not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring
properties;
7. That there are sufficient landscaping and
screening to insure harmony and compatibility
with adjacent property; and,
8. That the proposed use is in accordance with
the Comprehensive Plan.
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Comments
Attached
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Richard Gilbert
PROPERTY OWNER: GP Realty and Management, Inc.
LOCATION: 670-690 Orleans Street
EXISTING ZONING: CBD (Central Business District)
PROPERTY SIZE: —0.6 acres
EXISTING LAND USES: Unoccupied
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X — Area determined to be outside the 50O
SURROUNDING LAND USES:
NOWFH: Commercial
EAST: Commercial
SOUTH: Commercial
WEST: Commercial
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
STREETS:
DRAINAGE:
WATER:
SANITARY SEWER SERVICE:
year flood plain.
SURROUNDING ZONING:
CBD (Central Business District)
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141-03C
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Central Business District
Orleans Street — Local Street with 60' wide
right-of-way and 44' pavement width.
Forsythe Street — Local Street with 60' wide
right-of-way and 44' pavement width,
Curb and Gutter
6" Water line
15"' Sanitary sewer line
PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 2001
A &. B REAL ESTATE LLC
CENTURY T0WER PARKING LLC.
CITY OF BEAUMONT
CROCKETT CARPARK INC
DEVELOPERS BEAUMONT
GOODHU'E PROPERTIES LLC
GP REALTY & MANAGEMENT INC
HORNSBY CHARLTON P PC
INDIGENT HEALTH CLINIC OF
CBRIDE &. O'BRIEN HOLDINGS LLC
NECHES PLAZA LP
ORLEANS SAN JACINTO BUILDING
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SPECIFIC USE PERMIT APPLICATION
BEAUMONT, TEXAS
(Chapter 28, City Codes)
TO: THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS
APPLICANTS NAME:
APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: qe;e
APPLICANT'S PHONE #: --6,
NAME OF PROPERTY OWNER: 6P
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY OWNER: yZ'
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LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 6lb- 6 6 70
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
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ADDITION SURVEY
NUMBER OF ACRES A W-0 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.
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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/z" X 1111 PHOTOCOPY OF THE SITE PLAN. 6))
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 V2 ACRE ... ... — ............ . .............. I ........... $250.00
1/2 ACRE OR MORE AND LESS THAN 5 ACRES .... ............ $450.00
5 ACRES OR MORE ....... --- ............. ... . ...... -- ....... --- ....... $650.00
1, 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,
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SIGNATURE OF AI P DATE:
LICANT:
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SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWNER
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT AND SUBMIT TO: CITY OF BEAUMONT
PLANNING DIVISION
801 MAIN STREET, ROOM 201
BEAUMONT, TX 77701
FILE NUMBER: ---�,16.7-a -\',7- 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.
August 28, 2020
Ms. Katrina Purcell, C.F.M. Planner I
City of Beaumont
Planning & Zoning
801 Main Street, Room 201
Beaumont, TX 77701
Ms. Purcell:
Please find attached the supported information for GP Realty and Management,
Inc., request for a Specific Use Permit for 690 Orleans Building.
We are requesting a specific use permit for mixed use development for the
subject building. The building is currently mixed use with retail, restaurant and
storage. We would like to add residential so we can develop loft units on the
ground floor and second floor of the building. We are proposing less than 25
units. Please see the attached propose drawings of the loft units.
We also, are the owner of the parking lot at 468 Forsythe, the parking lot is
located at the rear of the subject building,, it is a 50 space parking lot.
Thank you kindly for your consideration.
4606 FM 1960 W. PHONE (281) 895-7773
Suite 640 FAX (281) 895-0007
Houston, Texas 77069 E-MAIL richardgilbertt@aol.com
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT APPLICATION RESPONSES TO ZONING
ORDINANCE SECTION 30-26.E CONDITIONS
BULLET POINT 1:
There are five spaces in this building complex in total. The current businesses in this block of
Orleans consists of one small restaurant and a tax preparation service. Upon completion of
renovations to 690 Orleans there will still be two spaces for additional businesses. As the
downstairs apartments will face Forsythe, they should not negatively impact businesses, facing
Orleans. The upstairs "apartments" will not have any negative effects on the street level
businesses as they will not encumber the entrances to those existing businesses.
BULLET POINT 2:
The surrounding properties consists of the City of Beaumont Municipal Court Building, the Jazz
and Jokes Night Club, a barber college, a tax preparation office,, one restaurant, two empty
rental spaces and the building housing The Community Pharmacy. That this renovation is
inside of an existing building it will be located on the second floor of the building located at 690
Orleans which will not impede development of adjacent properties.
BULLET POINT 3:
Again, that this proposed project is inside of an existing building in downtown Beaumont the
underground utilities such as potable water supply, sanitary and storm water drainage are
already in place. The utilities to be modified will be that of upgrading the incoming electrical
capabilities.
BULLET POINT 4:
There, is an existing parking lot adjacent to the building to be renovated which is owned by the
applicant.
BULLET POINT 5:
The renovations will occur during day time hours and when, finished will consist of living
accommodations. Only two businesses operate in the overall building complex. Steps can be
taken to reduce noise to a minimum level during the construction phase. As the work is being
done inside an existing structure, some of the "noisier" work can be performed during after-
hours times.
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No exterior lighting other than that required at the entrances of the downstair accommodations
and the entrances to the upstairs accommodations. Additional lighting in the parking lot will
need to be installed to enhance safety of vehicles parked overnight. Since the surrounding
businesses, other than the Jazz and Jokes Club, outside of this structure, do not operate
during night-time hours. As such additional lighting will not cause problems for the, other
existing buildings.
BULLET POINT 7:
Again, as this is an existing building located in downtown Beaumont, and renovations are
restricted to primarily interior work there will be no need for landscaping, screening or other
types of fences, or barriers.
BULLET POINT 8:
The building to be renovated is located at 690 Orleans which is within the Central, Business
District of the City of Beaumont (corner of Orleans and Forsythe). The Overall Plan for the
C.B.D. allows for residential accommodations to be located within the District as noted by the
existence of The Lofts of Beaumont at the corner of Forsythe and Pearl, as well as the living
accommodations in the building located at 527 Forsythe. The renovations for 690 Orleans will
be located between those two locations and will offer additional short-term and long-term living
opportunities, for those persons who choose to reside within the C.B.D.
THE LOT ON WHICH THE EXISTING BUILDING
SiTS, IS APPROX. 14520 S.F. (0.33 ACJ.
THE DOWNSTAIRS IS APPROX. 6740 S.F. OF
WHtCH APPROX, 4920 S.F. WILL BE USED
FOR LONG-TERM LIVING,
THE UPSTAIRS IS APPROX, 13300 S.F. OF
WHICH ALL OF THE SPACE WILL BE USED
FOR SHORT-TERM LIVING,
A VACANT LOT ADJACENT TO THE BUILDING
PROPERTY CONSISTS OF APPROX, 12000 S.F.
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127-P: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a multiple -family development and
)tel in CBD (Central Business District).
pplicant: Richard Gilbert
ocation: 670-,690 Orleans Street
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