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Home My WebLink AboutPZ2020-177DATE: January 25, 2021 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 commercial construction and renovation business in the CBD (Central Business District). FILE: PZ2020477 STAFF REPORT Gerald Condon is requesting permission for a commercial construction and renovation business at 747 College Street. This property is the previous location of Fire Station #1. Mr. Condon has plans to renovate the existing building and use the property as the new headquarters, offices and distribution center for his Commercial Construction and Renovation company, Gerald Condon Properties, Ltd. No changes are proposed for the layout of the property and all utilities are existing and in place. There is no exterior storage planned. 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 15 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 487-495, Block 64, Original Townsite of Beaumont, 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 compliance Attached l.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 establisbment 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/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Gerald Condon PROPERTY OWNER: Gerald Condon LOCATION: 747 College Street EXISTING ZONING: CBD (Central Business District) PROPERTY SIZE: —0.316 acres EXISTING LAND USES: Former fire station FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X — Area determined to be outside the 500 year flood plain. SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Vacant/Commercial CBD (Central Business District) EAST: Church CBD SOUTH: Industrial Ll (Light Industrial) WEST: Cominercial/Industrial CBD/I,l COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: CBD Special District STREETS: Colleac Street — Major Arterial with 7 0' wide fight -of -way and 44' pavement width. Trinity Street — Local Street with 70' wide right-of-way and 3 4' pavement width. Jefferson Street — Local Street with 60' wide right-of-way and 34' pavement width. DRAINAGE: Curb and Gutter WATER: 8" Water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 81" Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 2001, ARENA CHARLES A B CITY OF BEAUMONT CITY SPRING AND BRAKE SER EASTHAM FORCE INC EBENEZER MISSIONARY BAPTIST SPECIFIC USE PERMIT APPLICATION V2 % ' 111 BEAUMONT, TEXAS (Chapter 30, City Codes) TO: THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS 91 MR-1- M M APPLICANT'S PHONE # NAME OF OWNER:,, ADDRESS OF OWNER: _71-2101 LOCATION OF PROPERTY: LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT NoA-f) 7 - 4 6? - F� OR TRACT, BLOCK 140. 6A PLAT_ NUMBER OF ACRES NUMBER OF ACRES For properties not in a recorded subdivision, submit a copy of a ciirrent survey or plat showing the properties proposed for a specific use permit, and a complete legal field note description. 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 81/2" 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 DETAILL. ATTACH THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION FEE: LESS THAN 1/z ACRE ........ - ...................................................... $250.00 1/2ACRE 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 shah d d and approved by City Council, koadhered to. as aw&n e II SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT:-,, DATE: Id/ SIGNATURE OF OWNER: --A Id (IF NOT APPLICANT) Dhp': �2- /1 f2A�i I V11- PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT AND SUBMT TO: CITY Or, BEA (ANT PLANNING DINISION - 801 MAIN STREET, ROOM 201 BEAUMONT, TX 77701 FILE NUMBER: - DATE RECEIVED: 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. Gerald Condon Properties, Ltd 550 Interstate 10, South Beaumont, Texas 77707 December 15, 2020 Mr. Chris Boone Planning and Zoning Department 801 Main St. Beaumont, TX 77701 RE: Specific Use Permit for 747 College St, Old Beaumont Fire Station #1 Dear Mr. Chris Boone, Gerald Condon Properties, Ltd are pleased to announce our purchase of the old Beaumont Fire Station #1, at 747 College St, Beaumont. Our plans will renovate and restore the facility and site for use as our new Headquarters, offices and distribution center for our Commercial Construction and Renovation company. This will allow our service trucks indoor staging and loading for the various projects we serve, while providing a new Design Center for new and existing projects. And provide an assembly/holding area for case goods, flooring, lighting and typical material usage associated to each projects. The renovation at our new Headquarter will include fresh landscaping, cleaning and painting the entire building inside and out. Improvements will include but not limited to new flooring, ceiling tiles, light fixtures, cabinets and roofing typically required due to vandalism, weather deterioration or general life span. My company will submit and purchase the required' construction permits for segment as necessary with our various subcontractors or ourself, depending on the scope of work. We are excited to become a Downtown neighbor and meeting our new friends within the surrounding blocks. Please let me know if you need more information, as we look forward to" your positive response. Sinc ely, 1 er I Condon Co Pr Asid nt P1 0 URN (Amm") 13TdIS83HORS Z2020-1.77: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a commercialIN construction and renovation business in the CBD (Central Business District). Applicant: Gerald Condon ocation: 747 College Street o 100 200 l I I Feet