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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 2020 PC Packet*AGENDA* PLANNING COMMISSION December 21, 2020 WORKSHOP - PLANNING COMMISSION City Council Chambers, City Hall, 801 Main St. - 2:30 P. m. REGULAR MEETING PLANNING COMMISSION City Council Chambers, City Hall, 801 Main St. -- 3:00 p.m. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL City Council Chambers, City Hall, 801 Main St. - 3:15 p.m. The meetings will also be broadcast on the City's You -Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnY6nNk8zfXZuIMglzbwEB AGENDA* ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the Meetings held November 16, 2020. REGULAR MEETING 1) PZ2020-166 (Replat- Mildred Addition Lots 1-4, Block 5): Request for a Replat of Lots 1-4 into Lots lA & 2A, Block 5, Mildred Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. Applicant: Bob Sims of Access Surveyors, L.L.C. Location: 4455 & 4465 Bob Street JOINT PUBLIC DARING 2) PZ2020-154 (2431-P): Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Banquet Hall in an RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) District. Applicant: Calvin Lovely Location: 590 Royal Street OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURN Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Kaltrina Minick at 880-3777. *MINUTES Y JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL City Council Chambers November 16, 2020 A Joint Public Hearing of the Planning Commission and City Council was held on November 16, 2020 and called to order at 3:08 p.m. with the following members present: Commission Members present: Chairman Sina Nejad Commissioner Johnny Beatty Commissioner Shawn Javed Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin Commissioner Tom Noyola Commissioner Taher Quraishi Commissioner Eddie Senigaur Alternate Commissioner Erika Harris Commission Members absent: Commissioner Bill Little Commissioner Roy Steinhagen Alternate Commissioner Marty Craig Alternate Commissioner Lauren Williams Mason Councilmembers present: Mayor Becky Ames Mayor Pro -Tern Randy Feldschau Councilmember W.L. Pate Councilmember Taylor Neild Councilmember Mike Getz Councilmember Audwin Samuel Also present: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development Adina Josey, Senior Planner Sharac Reed, First Assistant City Attorney Catherine Allen, Recording Secretary Planning Commission November 16, 2020 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Senigaur moved to approve the minutes of the Joint Public Hearings held on Oc- tober 19, 2020. Commissioner Makin seconded the motion. The motion to approve the minutes carried 7:0. REGULAR MEETING 1) 907-OB (_PZ2020-135): Request for a sidewalk waiver Applicant: Stantcc Consulting Services, Inc. Location: East side of Old Dowlen Road, north of Northwest Parkway Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Mac McWilliams of Stantee Consulting Services, Inc., is requesting a waiver to the requirements for a sidewalk along Old Dowlen Road at 5740 North- west Parkway. Mr. Williams states that the runoff currently drains to a low point and then exits into the ditch that flows to the north along the east side of Old Dowlen Road. He states that the proposed curb and sidewalk will prevent the runoff from flowing into the ditch. Delta Manor Apartments, the project under construction at 5740 Northwest Parkway, is a tax- payer funded, Hurricane Harvey Relief project. This location was chosen due to the proximity and walkability to nearby retail and services. Exclusion of this sidewalk would affect accessibil- ity for the residents from this complex and the complex to the north. Looking at the site plan for the project, the fence can be moved further to the east. The additional space could be dedicated as an easement or right-of-way, leaving ample room for the sidewalk without impeding the drainage. City of Beaumont Engineering has acknowledged the drainage issue and suggested approval of the waiver. However, due to the nature of the project under construction, and the ease involved in relocating the sidewalk further east, the Planning staff recommends denial of the request. Slides of the subject property and site plan were shown. Mr. Boone briefly discussed the cost estimate of the sidewalk and stated that it would be a low percentage of the overall cost of the project. He stated that there could be other options for the applicant, such as moving the property line. Staff recommended denial of the request. The applicant was not present. Commissioner Makin moved to deny the request for a sidewalk waiver on the east side of Old Dowlen Road, north of Northwest Parkway, as requested in file 907-OB (PZ2020-135). Com- missioner Quraishi seconded the motion. The motion to deny carried 7:0. 2) 909-OB (PZ2020-150): Request for the closure of a segment of Main and Pearl Streets Applicant: City of Beaumont — Police Department Planning Commission November 16, 2020 Location: The 900 block of Main and Pearl Streets Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Tim Ocnaschek, City of Beaumont Emergency Manage- ment Coordinator, has requested the closure of a portion of the right-of-way on Main and Pearl Streets. These two (2) streets flank the downtown police station. The streets are currently open for public access, often creating problems for officers coming and going from the facility. All utilities and interested parties were contacted. The only response received was regarding ac- cess to the property. Although there are plans to fence some of the adjacent property, the actual street right-of-way would remain accessible to those with a right to be there. Slides of the subject property and surrounding area were shown. Staff recommended approval of the request. Commissioner Beatty left the meeting at 3:16 p.m. The applicant was present. Tim Ocnaschek, 255 College Street, addressed the Commission. He stated that the streets in question are not through streets and are already partially closed. He add- ed that there can be a lot of traffic and problems with trucks having trouble turning around on the streets. Mr. Ocnaschek stated that many people park in the parking lots and cross the train tracks on foot to get to the Jefferson County Courthouse. He stated that this is a safety issue and pro- vided an example of a woman recently being killed in Beaumont while crossing a train track, elsewhere in the City. Finally, he stated that the closing of these streets will allow restriction of people walking through them and allow more police parking. Commissioner Makin asked where citizens visiting the Police Department can park. Mr. Ocnas- chek replied that parking is available in the half circle driveway on College Street and at the pub- lic library across the street. Commissioner Noyola moved to approve the request for the closure of a segment of Main and Pearl Streets, as requested in file 909-OB (PZ2020-150). Commissioner Quraishi seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 6:0. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Ames called the Joint Public Hearings of November 16, 2020 to order at 3:20 p.m. 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) 2419-P (PZ2020-140): Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Gaming facility in a GC -MD (General Commercial — Multiple Family Dwelling) District Applicant: Jisan Makanojiya Location: 1475 Washington Boulevard Planning Commission November 16, 2020 Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Jisan Makanojiya has requested a Specific Use Permit to allow a gaming facility at 1475 Washington Boulevard with 35 machines. The hours of opera- tion for the business would be 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Security will be provided by on site sur- veillance. There was no mention of which age groups would be allowed into the gaming area or for what time periods. In addition, the site plan submitted does not show parking spaces and there was no floor plan submitted for calculation of required parking. It should be noted that gaming facilities that have five or fewer machines tend to be considered accessory in nature, when part of a primary use, and as such tend to result in fewer negative im- pacts on surrounding land uses. However, larger game rooms with dozens of machines take on the scale of a small casino and as a result, require careful consideration as to their location and compatibility with surrounding land uses. Some of these considerations include compatibility with other land uses, noise, traffic, as well as safety considerations, As such, proximity to parks, schools and especially residential uses should be carefully considered in the review of gaming facilities. This property is immediately adjacent a residential neighborhood and residential sin- gle-family dwellings and within 1,000 feet of both Robert and Chaison Parks. Slides of the subject property, site plan and surrounding area were shown. Mr. Boone added that the Beaumont Police Department researched criminal activity in the area of game rooms and found a statistically higher number of calls for service in the area of game rooms, especially for the crimes of robbery and auto theft. Twenty-two (22) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. Two (2) responses were received in opposition and zero were received in fa- vor. Mr. Boone summarized the letters received in opposition. He added that the applicant also provided a petition with signatures of people in favor of the request. A review of the petition by staff indicated that the signatures were not from addresses within the immediate residential area of the proposed game room. Staff recommended denial of the request. Commissioner Makin asked if the letters in opposition were from within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property and Mr. Boone replied that they appeared to be property owners, but not residents, within the two hundred (200) feet. The applicant was present. Jisan Makanojiya, 35 Cadence Court, Richmond, TX, addressed the Commission. He stated that he did not have any further information to add. Commissioner Senigaur asked if the names on the petition were typed or signed by hand and the applicant replied that they were official signatures and that they are within the area of the proper- ty. Brief discussion about the petition followed between the Commission, Council and staff. Councilmember Neild stated that this is not the type of entertainment needed in Beaumont and that the Police Department does not support this type of establishment, especially in a high crime area.. rrd Planning Commission November 16, 2020 The public hearing on this request was opened. Vantreisha Allison -Manuel, 155 E Florida Avenue, addressed the Commission. She stated that she goes to game rooms because it gives her something fun to do, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. She stated that game rooms are a good place to socialize and meet new people. Chairman Nejad asked Ms, Allison -Manuel how she heard about the meeting and she replied that she heard about it through word of mouth. Commissioner Senigaur asked Ms. Allison -Manuel if she lived in the area of the proposed game room and if she makes any money from game rooms. She replied that she lives on the same side of town as the property and that she does not make money from them. Sharlise Rubin, 2950 S 8"' Street, addressed the Commission. She stated that game rooms give her a break from thinking about the pandemic and other stressors. She stated that going to game rooms is something that she likes to do with her grandmother and that they are comfortable and relaxing. She stated that there is not much to do now and that they give her a chance to get out. Finally, she added that game rooms do not cause problems. Tamesha Singleton, 410 E Church Street, addressed the Commission. She stated that she had spoken at a previous meeting about another game room proposal from Mr. Makanojiya and that she had come to this meeting to again support game rooms. She stated that she goes to game rooms with her aunt and that they have fun playing the games. She stated that game rooms are places to have fun, eat, drink and meet new people. Ms. Singleton added that going to game rooms is better than sitting at home stressing, especially about the Covid-19 pandemic. She add- ed that there is no drama or fighting at game rooms and that everyone is spaced out for social distancing. Finally, she stated that she goes to game rooms every day, after tending to her chil- dren, and appreciates that they are one of few entertainment businesses open during the pandem- ic. Davishari Ali, 6155 Sienna Trail, addressed the Commission. He stated that negative statements have been made about crime, but that there are always security guards and security cameras at the game rooms. Chairman Nejad asked how Mr. Ali became interested in speaking at this meet- ing and he stated that he is the brother of the applicant. The public hearing on this request was closed. The applicant spoke in rebuttal. He stated that Beaumont Police Department calls for service were isolated situations and that the overall crime rate in Beaumont is tremendously high. He asserted that game rooms have nothing to do with that. Mr. Makanojiya added that the safety of game rooms depends on who is running them and how they are being run. He readdressed the petition and stated that the signatures on the petition all came from Beaumont residents. Finally, he stated that the writers of the letters in opposition should have attended the meeting if they wanted their opinions heard. Commissioner Makin moved to deny the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Gaming facility in a GC -MD (General Commercial — Multiple Family Dwelling) District, as requested in Planning Commission November 16, 2020 file 2419-P (PZ2020-140). Commissioner Quraishi seconded the motion. The motion to deny carried 6:0. 4) 2428-P (PZ2020-137): Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an elementary and sec- ondary school in a GC -MD (General Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling) District Applicant: Acton Academy Beaumont Location: 2615 Broadway Street Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Acton Academy Beaumont is requesting permission for a school at 2615 Broadway Street. The proposed school would be similar to a single -room school- house where grades K-12 would be divided into three (3) groups each in a large "studio" class- room. Enrollment will be limited to eighty (80) students. No food will be prepared at this loca- tion, each student will be required to bring a prepared lunch each day. Hours of operation will be 8:00 a.m. till 3:30 p.m. Monday — Friday for 180 educational days per year. Slides of the subject property, site plan and surrounding area were shown. Thirty-four (34) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. No responses were received in opposition or in favor. Staff recommended approval with the following condition: 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. The applicant was present. Colby Howell, 4770 Littlefield Street, addressed the Commission. He stated that he had no additional information to provide, but was willing to answer any ques- tions. Chairman Nejad congratulated the applicant on the expansion of the school. Commis- sioner Senigaur asked about food being served at the school and Mr. Howell replied that no food is served and that the students all bring their own lunches. Commissioner Makin inquired if the current location of the school will close and if they own or lease the new property. Mr. Howell replied that the current location will close and that they are under contract to purchase the new location. The public hearing on this request was opened and closed without comment. Commissioner Quraishi moved to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an ele- mentary and secondary school in a GC -MD (General Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling) District, as requested in file 2428-P (PZ2020-137) with the following condition: 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. Commissioner Senigaur seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 6:0. 5) 2429-Z (PZ2020-138): Request for a Rezoning from RM-H (Residential Multiple -Family Planning Commission November 16, 2020 Dwelling — Highest Density) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial), or a more restrictive dis- trict Applicant: Soutex, Inc. Location: South of Delaware Street and 120' west of Eastex Freeway Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Jeremy Mitchell, P.E., R.P.L.S. of Soutex, Inc. has re- quested a rezoning of property on the south side of Delaware Street and 120' west of Eastex Freeway. The corner of Delaware Street at Eastex Freeway is currently zoned NC (Neighbor- hood Commercial). The property owner would like to develop a convenience store on this cor- ner and needs more room. The additional ninety-four and 9/10 (949) feet along Delaware will allow for necessary maneuvering space around gas pumps and parking. Utilities appear to be adequate for this location. The convenience store is planned at the intersection of two major thoroughfares and therefore is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. Extending the NC zoning further down Delaware Street could be problematic, as Delaware is primarily residential, but the additional ninety-four and 9/10 (94.9) feet will not create a significant encroachment. Slides of the subject property, and surrounding area were shown. Fifteen (15) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. One response was received in favor and zero were received in opposition. Staff recommended approval of the request. Commissioner Quraishi asked about sidewalks for the project. Mr. Boone replied that when the convenience store applies for its certificate of occupancy, sidewalks will be a requirement. The applicant was present..Ieretny Mitchell, representing Soutex Inc., 3737 Doctors Drive, Port Arthur, TX, addressed the Commission. He stated that he did not have any additional infor- mation. Chairman Nejad asked if this project will be both a gas station and convenience store and the applicant confirmed that to be the case. The public hearing on this request was opened and closed without comment. Commissioner Makin moved to approve the request for a Rezoning from RM-H (Residential Multiple -Family Dwelling —Highest Density) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial), or a more restrictive district, as requested in file 2429-Z (PZ2020-138). Commissioner Quraishi seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 6:0. 6) 2430-P (PZ2020-139): Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a funeral home in a GC - MD (General Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling) District Applicant: Leroy McBride III Location: 2315 South 11 th Street IA Planning Commission November 16, 2020 Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Leroy McBride III is requesting permission for a funeral home at 2315 S. I Ith Street. This will be a second location for McBride Funeral Home, as they are currently servicing Texas City. Mr. McBride is the owner and is licensed by the state of Texas as a funeral director and embalmer. Other than himself, he plans to employ a full time re- ceptionist for this location. Ninety (90) percent of services conducted will be held in area churches, but on the occasion that a service will be held at the funeral home, 2-3 additional at- tendants would be employed. Although the site seems to have an adequate amount of space to accommodate the minimum parking requirement, the existing spaces do not meet the minimum dimensional requirements per the City standards. Therefore, a detailed site plan must be submitted illustrating a proposed park- ing layout redesign. The driveway on Blanchette Street, closest to Eleventh Street, will need to be designated entry only. Likewise, the other driveway on Blanchette Street will need to be designated exit only, The redesigned parking layout shall consist of angled spaces to promote a one-way traffic flow. Other potential issues that may need addressing include funeral procession lineup, overflow parking, and conflicts with salon customer parking. Slides of the subject property, site plan and surrounding area were shown. Twenty (20) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. One response was received in favor and zero were received in opposition. Staff recommended approval with the following conditions: 1. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sani- tary sewer services, including any requirements of the City's pre-treatment and/or F.O.G. program. 2. Submit a redesigned parking plan to meet City of Beaumont requirements and, once approved, implement the new parking plan. The applicant was present. Leroy McBride III, 621 13th Avenue North, Texas City, TX, ad- dressed the Commission. He stated that his existing funeral home in Texas City currently ser- vices families in Beaumont so he would like to have a closer location. Chairman Ne}ad asked the applicant if he understood the proposed conditions and Mr. McBride confirmed that he did understand. Commissioner Senigaur asked if the applicant had purchased the property and he replied that he will be leasing it. The public hearing on this request was opened and closed without comment. Commissioner Senigaur moved to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a fu- neral home in a GC -MD (General Commercial -- Multiple -Family Dwelling) District, as request- ed in file 2430-P (PZ2020-139) with the following conditions: Et, Planning Commission November 16, 2020 1. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sani- tary sewer services, including any requirements of the City's pre-treatment and/or F.A.G. program. 2. Submit a redesigned parking plan to meet City of Beaumont requirements and, once approved, implement the new parking plan. Commissioner Makin seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 6:0. OTHER BUSINESS None. THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 3:55 P.M. 0 DATE: December 21, 2020 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: To consider a request for approval of a Replat of Lots 1-4 into Lots IA & 2A, Block 5, Mildred Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. FILE: Replat — Mildred Addition Lots 1-4, Block 5 (PZ2020-166) STAFF REPORT Bob Sims of Access Surveyors, L.L.C., has requested approval of a Replat of Lots 1-4 into Lots IA & 2A, Block 5, Mildred Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. The intention of the plat is to combine four (4) lots, reconfiguring their direction and create two (2) larger lots. This plat meets all ordinance requirements for residential lots. City water and sewer are present near the property and appear to be adequate for the new projects. The Planning Staff recommends approval with the following condition: 1. Placement of a note on the final plat staffing: Mildred Street shall not be used for vehicular access until such time as it is improved and accepted as public by the City of Beaumont. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 15 Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Bob Sims of Access Surveyors, L.L.C. PROPERTY OWNER: Michael Prudhomme LOCATION: 4455 & 4465 Bob Street EXISTING ZONING: RS (Residential Single -Family Dwelling) PROPERTY SIZE: 0.693 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: "X" - Areas determined to be outside SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Residential EAST: Residential SOUTH: Residential WEST: Residential COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: STREETS: DRAINAGE: WATER: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING ZONING: RS (Residential Single-family Dwelling) RS RS NC (Neighborhood Commercial) Stable Area Bob Street Local Street with 60' right-of-way and a 22' pavement width. Mildred Street Undeveloped local street. Open ditch 2" water line 10" sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200' WITHIN SUBDIVISION AHMED MOHAMED CLARK JOSEPH EVANS RAYMOND E FAN INVESTMENTS LLC HARPER TOMMIE DELL PRUDHOMME ANTHONY D PRUDHOMME MICHAEL ROBERTS SANDRA SAM WILLIAM R SR SELLERS CLEO M ESTATE YOUNG LINDA GAY BEAUMONT Planning &'Commiirirky i? Iapm*nf Property Information SUBDIVISION APPLICATION ❑ Preliminary Plat ❑ Amended Plat ❑ Final Plat Z Replat ❑ Minor Plat ❑ Vacate Plat Subdlyislon Name Address / Location Mildred Addition 4455 & 4465 Bob Street, Beaumont, Texas 77705 Lodl�l alaehlsl: Lots 1, 2, 3, & 4 g # of Acres: # of Lots: At of lln its: 0.693 4 (existing), 2 (proposed) n/a Ilicant Information Name: Company: Bob Sims Access Surveyors, LLC Molling Address: City: State: Zip; 11025 Old Voth Road Beaumont TX 77713 Phone: Email: Phone: (409) 838-6322 rpIS5163@aol.com Owner information Name: Company: Michael Prudhomme Mailing Address: city: State: zip: 4430 Bob Street Beaumont Texas 77705 Phone: Email; (409) 659-9458 mprudhcmme78@yahoo.ccm &v—x fdg/ao owner's sgnature Dace Applicant Signature Date Applicant check{✓) City Check ✓) Checklist of items required on PLAT to be filed: ✓ 1. Title or name of plat, meridian north point, scale of map and vicinity map. 2. Definite legal description and identification ofthe tract being subdivided. ✓ / 3. All block, lot and street boundary lines referenced to Texas State Plane Coordinate System. 4. Building Lines and easements. ✓ 5. Actual width of all streets, measured at right angles or radially, where curved, shown on map ✓ ,/ 6. All necessary dimensions accurately displayed ✓ 7. Names of all streets and adjoining subdivisions shown on map ✓ 8. Benchmark elevations on map 9. Flood zones, boundaries and elevations shown on map ✓ 10. Addresses clearly displayed ✓ 11. Description and location of permanent survey reference monuments for full subdivision plats ✓ 12. Certificate of ownership signed, stamped and notarized ✓ 13. Certificates of approval from City and County shown on map 14. All legal restrictions and regulations placed on the approval of plat shown clearly on map Checklist of items required on Preliminary Plat map: 1. Title or name of plat, meridian north point, vicinity map and name and signature of owner. 2. Written evidence of ownership. 3, Scale of map shown on map, map to be drawn on a scale of one hundred (100) feet to inch or larger. 4. Location of existing blocks, lots, alleys, easements, building lines, natural features and buildings. S. Existing and proposed streets with street names. 6. Plan of subdivision with blocks, lots, alleys, easements, building lines, parks and dimensions. 7. Location of existing and proposed sewers, water, gas mains, as well as storm and drainage easements. 8. Topography ifthe surface is markedly uneven, 9. Boundaries and elevations of all areas located in the flood hazard. 10. Location of all existing pipeline easements with size, type of product and pressure. 11. Name of registered surveyor/engineer responsible for preparing the plat. 12. List of all restrictive covenants, conditions, and limitations to govern property being subdivided. Initial Initial aL I) Signature of responsible Engineer/Surveyor Data Application Acceptance: Id 36 � Ze Zo Signature Date PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT T 409.380.3100 F 409.880.3133 PO Box 3827 1 Beaumont, TX IV Commercial • Residential • Industrial Surveyors, LLC Firin No. 10136400 November 24, 2020 City of Beaumont Planning & Community Development Department 801 Main, Suite 201 Beaumont, Texas 77701 Attn: Chris Boone -- Director Ref: Replat of Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, and Lot 4, Block 5, Mildred Addition, (Vol. 7, Pg. 55, Map Records of Jefferson County, Texas) Owner Info: Michael Prudhomme Mr. Boone: Transmitted herewith is a replat for your review and acceptance located at the intersection of Bob Street and Mildred Street (unimproved) in Beaumont. The purpose of this replat is to create 2 lots out of Lots 1-4, Block 5, Mildred Addition. 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Y ' thy" '° s4K 3�NI -zga aysavW � 1 $ 1 I I I I 1 I 1 --_-- I I psi._____ _______ _ I 1 4 0 FL ---- ` N Wa°wo any __---- ya y I 1 ____ I 1 1 I I S r I 6 � �e�a a RUG� � �o� � g i 1.0 s'''a a; Ij Fs aFt 'cc3a€ g`4s v 'Ro as �n�3 z a a ;�3 lzrgq G nil - F f� � A� � s a• a ae a o gel ` =a 'e3a DATE: December 21, 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 Banquet Hall in an RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) District. FILE: PZ2020-154 (2431-P) STAFF REPORT Calvin Lovely is requesting permission for a Banquet Hall at 590 Royal Street. He states that most of the former Banquet Halls in this neighborhood have closed leaving a void. No alcohol will be allowed at this Banquet Hall. Mr. Lovely states he intends to install an eight (8) foot tall wooden fence along the north and east property lines. As he intends to expand the parking lot, there will not be sufficient room along the east property line for the required ten (10) foot wide landscaped buffer. Mr. Lovely is requesting a waiver to this buffer to allow more off street parking with crushed limestone. The existing driveway exceeds the maximum width per city standards. The driveway should match the width of the parking lot aisle. In addition, the parking layout will need to be revised with 9 foot wide parking spaces. On -street parking may present a hazard to the fire station. Reasonable efforts should be made to prevent guests from blocking the roads. The applicant states that he plans to install shrubbery around the front and left side of the property. However, the City Ordinance requires a six (6) foot wide landscaped strip between parking areas and the right-of-way including trees and shrubs. To avoid future drainage issues, the proposed crushed limestone will need to be graded to drain towards the exterior property lines then flow towards the street via a grassy swale. However, it is recommended that asphalt or concrete be used to widen the parking lot, which can drain to the existing surface inlet and avoid having to construct ditches along the perimeter. Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: 1. A revised site plan be submitted demonstrating required perimeter landscaping and parking that meets current regulations. 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 25 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 53 & 54, Block 6, Langham Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.316 acres, more or less. ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 28-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE) Conditions: Application Application is in is not in Comments compliance compliancc Attached 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; 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, 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. X X X GENERAL INFORMATI.ONIPUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Calvin. Lovely PROPERTY OWNER: Calvin & Toni Lovely LOCATION: 590 Royal Street EXISTING ZONING: RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) PROPERTY SIZE: EXISTING LAND USES: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Residential EAST: Residential SOUTH: Fire Station WEST: Vacant COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: STREETS: DRAINAGE: WATER: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: —0.316 acres Commercial/Vacant X — Area determined to be outside the 500 year flood plain. SURROUNDING ZONING: C-M (Commercial — Manufacturing) RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) RCR RCR Conservation and Revitalization Royal Street — Local Street with 60' wide fight -of -way and 32' pavement width. Neches Street -- Major Arterial with 60' wide right-of-way and 35' pavement width. Curb and Gutter 2" Water line 12" Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200' A & RAY INVESTMENTS LLC BROUSSARD JAMES BROWN MATILDA CALVIN WALKER INC CHARLES JAMES R CITY OF BEAUMONT COCKERILL THOMAS D & DAWN & CRABBE CHARLES B JACKSON STACY C L G PROPERTIES LONGSHOREMAN'S LOCAL 1316 LUCAS WILLIAM R CORP MERRILLS PATRESS PAIGE CHERYL HARVEY RLC SUPPLY LTD RUFFIN WILLIE STORBECK TIMOTHY J THIBEDEAUX FAYE & ALBERT WALKER CALVIN WATTS ROSS ESTATE SPECIFIC USE PERMIT APPLICATION BEAUMONT, TEXAS (Chapter 30„ City Codes) TO: THE PLANNING COMMISSIONANDCITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS APPLICANT'S NAME: APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: APPLICANT'S PHONE #: i l �l" �J� FAX /1 A NAME OF 0 ADDRESS OF OWNER: LOCATION OF PROPERTY: J� LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT NO. J!"J BLOCK NO. ADDITION ( 2 NUMBER OF ACRES . t�Z' OR TRACT PLAT SURVEY 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 (�E) zoo: P'C Q- 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 V2 " X 11" PHOTOCOPY OF THE SITE PLAN. 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: LESSTHAN %z 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, landscaping and parking areas depicted on the site plan shall be aOhered to as amended and approved by City Council. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: R d DATE: /'I fL SIGNATURE OF OWNER: ZL (IF NOT APPLICANT) DATE: PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT AND SUBMIT TO: CITY OF BEAUMONT PLANNING DIVISION 801 MAIN STREET, ROOM 201 BEAUMONT, TX 77701 FILE NUMBER: ��� --- P DATE RECEIVED: { --Z-0 Z4L) Phone - (409) 880-3764 Fax - (409) 880-3I33 PLEASE MAKE NOTE ON REVERSE SIDE OF CONDITIONS TO BE MET REGARDING THE SITE PLAN AND LETTER OF PROPOSED USES AND ACTIVITIES. November 9, 2020 Planning & Community Development 801 Main Street, Beaumont, TX 77701 RE: Special -Use Permit Letter of Request To Whom It May Concern: My name is Calvin Lovely, and I have been connected to the South End area of Beaumont, Texas since 1950. In the South End of Beaumont, many families were able to enjoy many pleasantness in the neighborhood for many years, from the Knights of Peter Claver Hall to Charlton Pollard High School and many other historical businesses in the area. Many of these past businesses, were the heart of the community, have since closed down. This has left a void for this area. One of the businesses, The Longshoreman Local, built in 1978, subsequently has closed in July of 2020. This building provided a service for both social and functional events. I purchased this building, after closure, with the intention to re -open the building for some of the same uses that the previous owner envisioned. The interior of the building is in excellent condition and needs very little work but when it comes to the exterior, I have decided to do many things to improve the site. My intentions are as follows: • Reconstruct the parking lot • Install shrubbery around the front and left side of the property • Provide an 8-foot wooden fence on the rear and right side of the property • Keep the current lightening system due to adequate casting for the parking lot In this area, most of the banquet halls have closed. My mission is to make this banquet hall available and affordable to the residents in the community, in Beaumont and surrounding areas. If the city would grant me this "special -use" permit, I can assure you, the vision of this community will be restored and revived, starting with this building. I'm requesting a waver for the 10-foot landscaping buffer required along the east property line for extra parking. Sincerely, Calvin Lovely Owner, Lovely Inc. The eight Conditions answers under the Section 30-26 zoning ordinance 1. This is an investment in the community, that I have family and friends living in and I would not do anything to diminish or impair the value of my property or anyone else's property. 2. We do not feel the opening of the center will no stop are impede the normal development of its vacant property in the surrounding area, but only improve the services in this area. 3. The property has all of the utilities, access to the roads, drainage and all of the requirements that the City code requires. 4. The design of our driveways, walkways and parking space conforms to the area and will not have any adversely affecting the general public in the area 5. The facility does admit any odor, fumes, dust to the area, but as it relate to noise and vibration it will in fore by placing in the agreement a noise and vibration statement that said that the renter is held responsible for there guest and the owner can close the event down for non compliance, 6. I have directional lighting that is on the building that will light up the parking lot that will keep the renters safe and sloes not affect or disturb the neighboring property. 7. Yes, we have sufficient landscaping and screening by installing fencing and trees around the property to insure harmony and compatibility with the surrounding community. 8. Yes, this proposal is in accordance with the Comprehensive PIan, it is and improvement to the area and it serve the community. 60.0' norwr u[ 4a.0' p_ S b L 1 Q N V 9 O p 4. ENS7LY0 5'--4' 7VLKWAY 1• z w�s4rc u�c 66 o 6U.6' ��ii}} 010 R]fN. II1E1T X Z G) z z �o -cam c 6 Z go D t!f 0 -D-d V) C/l �J Z2020-154 2431-P : Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Banquet Hall in an RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) District. Applicant: Calvin Lovely Location: 590 Royal Street 0 100 200 1 1 1 1 Feet Planning Commission 2021 Calendar Meeting ate Submittal Deadline 4:30pm January 25, 2021 December 21, 2020 February 15 January 20, 2021 March 15 February 17 April 19 March 24 May 17 April 21 June 21 May 26 July 19 June 23 August 16 July 21 September 20 August 25 October 18 September 22 November 15 October 20 December 20 November 22 January 24, 2022 December 22 NOTE: Workshops begin at 2:30 p.m. Regular Meetings begin at 3:00 p.m. Joint Public Hearings begin at 3:15 p.m. Regular Meetings and Joint Public Hearings are held in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 801 Main Street. Zone change requests and applications for specific use permits are considered at Joint Public Hearings, not Regular Meetings.