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Home My WebLink AboutPZ2021-128DATE: May 17,2021 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 mortuary and crematory in an RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) District, FILE: P7,2021-128 STAFF REPORT Comeaux Community Mortuary & Crematory, L.L.C., is requesting permission to allow a mortuary and crematory at 3510 Sarah Street. The project includes a 13,612 sq. ft. structure and one hundred ten (110) parking spaces. This property is located less than a quarter (0.25) of a mile from at least three (3) churches and would be easily accessible for services. The applicant states there will be arnple landscaping and screening for the property, yet none is shown on the site plan. Per ordinance, and eight foot wood or masonry fence, and a ten (10) foot wide landscaped border with trees will be required along the north and west property lines. In addition, a six (6) foot wide landscaped buffer containing shrubs will be required along both Sarah and Fatima Streets for the entire length of the parking area. Plans show eight landscaped islands and eleven will be required. Staff recommends approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. Final plans will need to meet all requirements of the city FOG backflow program (Water Utilities), 2. Landscaping to meet City of Beaumont Ordinance requirements. 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 24 Responses in Favor --- Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lot 1, Sarah Street Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 3.0 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 compliance compliance. 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 x vicinity; 2. That the establishinent of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant x property; 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 x properties; 7. That there are sufficient landscaping and screening to insure harmony and compatibility x with adjacent property; and, 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. x Comments Attached GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Corneaux Community Mortuary & Crematory, L.L.C. PROPERTY OWNER: Comeaux Community Mortuary & Crematory, L.L.C. LOCATION: 3510 Sarah Street EXISTING ZONING: RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) PROPERTY SIZE: —3.0 acres EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant FLOG) _HAZARD ZONE: X — Area determined to be outside the 500 year -flood plain. SURRO UNDING LAND USES: _SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Vacant RM-H (Residential Multiple -Family Dwelling — Highest Density) EAST: Residential RM-H SOUTH: Residential RM-H WEST: Vacant RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization STREETS: Sarah Street — Secondary arterial with 66' �wide rjght-of-way and 42' pavement width. Fatima Street — Local street with 60' wide right-of-way and 22' pavement width. DRAINAGE: Curb and Gutter on Sarah Street Open ditch on Fatima Street WATER: 6" and 8" Water lines SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 10" and 12" Sanitary sewer lines PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED wirHIN 200' FAITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC SERIES A STEWART PHILIP & KRISTEN ALANIZ JOEL M CURRENT OWNER BENTON ONEAL & BOBBI GUILLORY MARY ANN BELL INGRID V GOODEN BETTY TRUSS JEFF 14 & NETTIE YOUNG KEISHON K REAL CAD PROPERTIES LLC ENTERGY TEXAS INC ENTERPRISE INTRASTATE LP WRIGHT JOT -IN A & WRIGHT JOHN ALDEN ENTERPRISE INTRASTATE LP FAITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER LLC SERIES A SHARP CARLTON J & GWENDOLYN LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY ENTERGY TEXAS INC BROUSSARD LEONARD & COLLETTE Case Type:Planning and Zoning Case Status: REVIEW Case Sub Type: Specific Use Permit Tag Name: kd i SARAH ST, 3.000 Case A\PZ2O2i428 Initiated On: 4U6/2021 1:33:27PN Individuals listed onthe record: Applican ComeauxCommunity Mortuary & Crematory, Uo P.O.BOX 7785 PropertV Owner ComeauxCommunity Mortuary & Crematory, Uo 8510SARAHSTREET BEAUM0NT^TX77705 KentJohna 2O40Calder Street Beaumont, TX77782 Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: (7O2)G03-5235 Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: (702)503-5235 E'Mail:drmoonxcfc@aud-oom Home Phone: 40S8332233 Work Phone: Cell Phone: 48Q781Q031 E-Mail:Nohnm|aw8rm@hotmoiioonn Case Type: Planning and Zoning Page 1ofz Legal Description Number of Acres Proposed Use That the Specific use will ba compatible with and not injurious tm the use and enjoyment ofother property, nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity That the establishment ofthempeciOc use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement ofsurrounding vacant property; That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been urwill be provided The design, location and arrangement ofall driveways and parking spaces provides for the safe and convenient movement ofvehicular and pedestrian traffic That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been orwill bmtaken bzprevent mrcontrol offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration That directional lighting will ba provided soosnot todisturb or adversely affect neighboring properties That there are sufficient landscaping and screening tninsure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property That the proposed use isim accordance with the Comprehensive Plan LOT 1.SARAHSTREET WE PUNEHALH8K4E0MORTUARY The use ofthe property uaaFuneral Home and Family Services will bacompatible with and not injurious hothe use and enjoyment ofthe surrounding properties, And will inall likelihood enhance the value of the property values inthe neighbor. The structure will cost |nexcess of I million dollars. There islimited vacant property inthe area. Howover, IfGranted the specific use, same will not impede the normal and orderly development or improvement of surrounding property. Adequate utilities, access road, drainage and supporting facilities are already in existence. Anper the site plan, there are proposed two driveways onSarah Street, and One onFatima Street, 88visitor parking spaces and 18 handicap space. The facility will not impede vehicle orpedestrian Nwoffensive odors, fumes, dust, noise and vibrations. Minimum outside lighting pmpomd.anduUUghdinAt000mplywU city Code. No Large Lights, or Signage. All within Code. There |osignificant landscaping and screening proposed. Eight foot fencing, 20 foot set off, existing tree lines and additional landscaping propose. The propose use iswithin the Comprehensive Plan. Page 2^[2 Case Type: Planning and Zoning Printed On: 4/22/2021 Johns & Johns Attorneys at Law Kent W. Johns BOARD CERTIFIED PERSONAL INJURY TRIAL LAW TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION April 16, 2021 Theodore R. Johns, Jr. Theodore n. Johns, Sr., Emeritus CITY OF BEAUMONT PLANNING DIVISION 801 MAIN STREET, ROOM 201 BEAUMONT, TX 77701 REQUEST FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT RE: SPECIFIC USE PERMIT: COMEAUX COMMUNITY MORTUARY & CREMATORY, LLC.; 3510 SARAH STREET, BEAUMONT, TX 77705 - Dear Sir/Madam: Please take notice that my office is, retained to assist Comeaux Community Mortuary & Crematory, LLC., CEO Andre' Comeaux, in acquiring a Specific Use Permit pertaining to the above -referenced property. As such, we'6nelose the original and one copy of the following items. 1. Specific Use Permit Application, and 2. Proposed Conceptual Site Plan & Aerial Site Plan The proposed building and facility is specifically for the development of a modern, upscale, and attractive Funeral Home Services Operation. The funeral home is designed for approximately 13,612 square foot, single story with a maximum eave height of 14'. In addition, the building is designed to conform to the surrounding neighbor, with a three foot decorative brick fascia and an abundance of well maintain landscaping. Again, the design of the structure itself is to blend in with the existing structures, houses or nearby residences. This proposed project is to be a well maintained, luxury and upscale semi commercial structure; which will have an eight foot privacy fence on all boundaries. Comeaux Community Mortuary & Crematory plans to provide premium and supremely maintained landscaping and attractive grounds around the facility. In addition, the proposal incorporates eighty-eight (88) parking spaces for visitors, sixteen (16) handicap parks stops and six (6) spaces for staff members. The eight conditions required by Section 28.04.001 of the Zoning Ordinance for the City of Beaumont will be met as addressed below: 1. The proposed Funeral Home & Family Services Facility will be housed in a single one (1) story semi -commercial type structure. All boundaries will have an eight (8) foot privacy fence and a minimum of twenty (20) foot, landscaped setback from the property line. The facility will also use the existing tree line as a setback or spacing between the adjacent residence, 2. The proposed Funeral Home & Family Services Facility will have absolutely no impact on the existing residence. Said proposed facility will not impact the growth, improvement or orderly development of the surrounding residential properties. The proposed building or structure, although commercial will be designed to look like any other residence or homes. Single story maximum height eight feet, single cave, with a brick fascia. 3. The addition of the Proposed Funeral Home & Family Services Facility will not have an impact on the drainage, water, wastewater, access roads or utilities. The property already has an existing access and egress point on the Fatima Street side, Our proposal incorporates two (2) additional points for entrance and egress on the front facing Sarah Street, along with existing utilities, drainage and water. 4. The existing driveway and proposed area designated for a driveways provide more than adequate access to the proposed Funeral Home & Family Services Facility , with access from Sarah Street and Fatima Street. Again, the proposed facility will have eighty-eight (88) parking spaces for visitors, sixteen (16) handicap parks stops and six (6) spaces for staff members. See attached site plan. 5. The proposed Funeral Home & Family Services Facility will not generate any odors, fumes, dust, noise, vibrations, or disturbances. The proposed facility is entirely self contained and in a controlled environment. Hours of operation will be standard 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., with occasional Friday, Saturday and Sunday Operation until 8:00 P.M. 6. All proposed lighting will comply with City of Beaumont Ordinances and Codes. Proposed lighting is designed to be attractive and assist patrons, visitors and staff with access and egress to the residence. No proposed lighting will disturb or adversely affect the neighboring properties. All signs to comply with City of Beaumont Ordinances and Codes. Primary sign to be three (3) feet height and ten (10) feet in width, located in the front of the facility, Sarah Street. See attached site plan. 7. The proposed Funeral Home & Family Services Facility will have sufficient landscaping and screening to insure peaceful, harmonious and compatibility with the adjacent properties and residence. See attached site plan. 8. The requested Specific Use Permit and Propose Funeral Home & Services Facility is in accordance with the City of Beaumont's Comprehensive Plan. Funeral Home & Family Services Facility is allowed as long as the building, structure and proposed facility abide by the City and State Ordinances and Codes. We thank you in advance for the opportunity and request approval of the Specific Use Permit. Sincerely, KENTW. JOHNS k-johnslawfirm Qahotmail.com Representative for Comeaux Community Mortuary & Crematory, LLC. KWJ/ocf enclosures: cc: Andre Comeaux --------Via Email drecomcfc@aol.com Tel. 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Location: 3510 Sarah Street 0 100 200 1 1 1 Feet