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Home My WebLink AboutPZ2021-12DATE: March 15, 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 tool rental and equipment rental store in a GC -MD (General Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling) District. FILE: PZ2020-12 STAFF 11E, PORT Janay Mornmer of Lars Anderson & Associates, Inc., is requesting permission to allow a tool rental and equipment rental store at 3910 Eastex Freeway, also known as Home Depot. Some of the equipment being offered is not currently available at the store. Items such as back hoes are more commonly used by contractors, therefore a Specific Use Permit is required. Ten parking spaces will be utilized for equipment storage and display, leaving more than adequate parking. 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 Lot 1, Block 1, Home Depot — Genecov Group Replat, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 11.46 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 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; 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: Lars Anderson & Associates, Inc. c/o Janay Monu-ner PROPERTY OWNER: Home Depot U.S.A. Inc, c/o Suzanne Russo LOCATION: 3910 Eastex Freeway EXISTINCIZONING: GC -MD (General Commercial — Multiple - Family Dwelling District) PROPERTY SIZE: —1 t.46 acres EXISTING LAND USES: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Commercial EAST: Vacant/Commercial SOUTH: Vacant/ WEST: Comn-iercial COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: STREETS: DRAINAGE: WATER: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: Home Depot X — Area determined to be outside the 500 year flood plain. SURROUNDING ZONING: GC -MD (General Commercial — Multiple - Family Dwelling District) GC -MD GC -MD GC -MD Stable Area Eastex Frwy northbound feeder road --- Freeway with 260' wide right-of-way and 22' pavement width, Curb and Gutter 8" Water line 8" Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200' BEAUMONT ISD GENECOV DMLT LTD GOLDEN RIVER LLC HOME DEPOT USA INC MAXSON MEMORIAL CHURCH INC ST LURE UNITED METHODIST ST LULLS METHODIST CHURCH OF TRUONG MARC NGOC & LIEN THI-MONG TROUNG WILSON WILLIAM E SPECIFIC USE PERMIT APPLICATION BEAU ONT, TEXAS (Chapter 28, City Codes) TO: TEE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS APPLICANTS NAME: Lars Andersen & Associates, Inc. c/o Janay Mornmer APPLICANTS ADDRESS: 4694 W. Jacquelyn Avenue Fresno, CA 93722 APPLICANTS PHONE #. 559-978-7643 FAX#- 559-276-0850 NAME OF PROPERTY OWNER: Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. c/o Suzanne Russo ADDRESS OF PROPERTY OWNER- 2455 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30339 LOCATION OF PROPFRTY: 3910 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, TX 77703 LEGAL DE SCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: RW1 F10061". OR TRACT PLA 1E IEIIT-1111111 111111111". IT' ADDITIONf - SURVEY NUMBER OF ACRES +/- 11.46 Acres NUMBER OF ACRES For properties not in a recorded subdivision, submit a copy of a current surveyor plat showing the properties proposed fora specific use permit, and a complete legal field note description. PROPOSED USE -Tool Rental Center and Equipment Rental ZONE° GC -MD 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 Shea ATTACH A REDUCED 81/2." X I I" PHOTOCOPY Or' TUE1 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 ADDM. SS EACH CONDITION IN DETAIL. ATTACH THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION Mif i: LESS THAN/2 ACRE ............................ --- ........................ ..... $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 she plan shall be adhered to as amended atulj -byCityAouncil. ppmved SIGNATURE OF SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT AND SUBMIT CITY OF BEAUMONT PLANNING DIVISION 801 MAIN STREET, ROOM 201 BEAUMONT, TX 77701 Phone - (409) 880-3764 Fax - (409) 880-3 110 0I Z I 01/13/2021 PLEASE MWE NOTR ON REVERSE SIDE OF COND111ONS TO BE INM7 REGARDINGTHE SITE PLAN AND LETTER OF PROPOS0) USES AND ACTIVITIES. Home Depot Tool Rental Center (TRC) & HD Rental Equipment Project Description The general operations for the Tool Rental Center (TRC) is the rental of tools associated with general construction, which could range from a drill to a larger power equipment. This operation is utilized by both our general customers and contractors. The Tool Rental Center is an enclosed building —20' tall and 2,,226 SF and the enclosure behind the TRC is a 12' gated fence of 1,197 SF. The fence material proposed is black -coated chain link fence with black slats. This enclosure area would store various items such as ladders that are for rent. There would also be access from the existing Home Depot store into the TRC, building. In conjunction with the TRC, Home Depot is requesting to utilize approximately 10 parking stalls shown on the Site Plan to store and display equipment rentals that can be rented through the TRC. Such equipment are items like small trailers, see the attached file for a list of example compact power equipment. These would be kept in the parking stalls over -night and are stored on locked trailers. Also, there would only be one equipment per stall. Zoning Ordinance Conditions Review Home Depot — Proposed Tool Rental Center (TRC) 1. 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 use is compatible to the existing area as the proposed TRC will be an addition to the existing Home Depot. The proposed use will not impair property values, as it is an extended service to the existing Home Depot store to benefit customers and the community. 2. That the establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property; The proposed use will not impede development of surrounding vacant property as the surrounding area is existing Commercial and Service uses. The vacant pad in the Home Depot shopping center will accommodate a use of similar nature. 3. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided; The proposed use is an addition to the existing Home Depot store, which has been developed with adequate utilities, drainage, and access roads. The proposed TRC will only require a storm drain connection extension for an equipment wash down area within the proposed enclosure. Proper fire access around the building will be maintained. 4. The design, location and arrangement of a// 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 expansion will maintain a 24' minimum drive aisle and adequate pedestrian entry and access from the front and interior of the existing store. 5. That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or will betaken to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration; The proposed use will not create offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration. 6. That directional lighting will be provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties; Additional directional lighting along the proposed TRC exterior will be provided and will not adversely affect neighboring properties. 7. That there are sufficient landscaping and screening to insure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property; and The proposed use will not impact existing landscaping and screening. 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. The site is Zoned GC -MD and is consistent with the existing General Commercial Services in the area and at the existing site. Compact Power Rental Equipment Tractor Loader Backhoe • Used for loading, carrying, and transporting materials • Electrical, plumbing, and irrigation installation or repairs ■ Grading and leveling Skid Steer a Grading and leveling • Load, carry and spread materials • Landscaping, construction and property improvement ■ Light demolition work Mini Excavator ■ Property improvement and landscape projects • Irrigation installation and drainage projects ■ Plumbing and electrical installation or repairs Aerial Equipment R Tree care and maintenance ■ Facility maintenance, painting, HVAC, electrical • Sign and lighting repair Light Tower ■ Job site illumination • Sports activities • Event setups Material Handling ■ Transport concrete, stone, materials and aggregate ■ Construction and demo site clean up Dump Trailer Demolition removal and yard maintenance ■ Carrying landscape materials Hauling aggregate Tree Care (Chipper Rental/Stump Grinder) ■ Tree care and maintenance ■ Landscaping and property improvements Mini Skid Steer Load, carry and spread materials ■ Landscape and property improvement ■ Grading and leveling Trencher ■ Installing irrigation and drainage projects ■ Landscape and property improvement Tractor Loader Backhoe • Load, carry and transport materials • Electrical, plumbing, and irrigation installation or repairs ■ Grading and leveling Skid Steer ■ Grading and leveling ■ Load, carry and spread materials ■ Landscaping, construction and property improvement ■ Light demolition work ,2021-12: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a tool rental and equipment rental store in a '-MD (General Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling) District. plicant: Lars Anderson & Associates, Inc. c/o Janay Mommer cation: 3910 Eastex Freeway 0 100 200 1 1 1 IF