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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1716-PDATE: May 17,2004 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager MR] SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a wrecker service in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District. FILE: 1716-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request subject to moving the proposed sign 10' from any property line and with a modification to the landscaping requirement along the east property line. Landry Rountree is requesting a specific use permit to allow the operation of his wrecker service at 1575 S. Major Drive. The property will be used for office space, carport and a storage facility that will be restricted to no more than 10 vehicles. The facility will be fenced with a six foot cyclone fence with three strands of barbed wire above that and an 8' wood screening fence along the eastern property line. Mr. Rountree is asking for a variance of the landscaping requirement along the eastern property line. Mr. Neff, the adjacent property owner, is requesting that no trees be planted along their mutual boundary. The storage area and all parking areas, except for the handicap stall, will be covered with crushed limestone. Mr. Rountree has made two previous requests on this property, In April, 2002, City Council approved a zone change to GC-MD-2, but denied the specific use permit for a wrecker service business. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 14 Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition _. LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lot 11, Block A, Mayfair Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.71 acres, more or less. 4/23/04 Landry's Towing 9855 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, Tx. 77707 (409) 860-3719 Dear Planning Commission and City Council, I. Landry Rountree DBA. Landry's Towing am requesting a Specific Use Permit, for a office and .storage facility at our property located at 1575 S. Major Dr. The office will be used for administrative and sales purposes, and provide on site security. The storage facility would be screened, surfaced, and lighted to meet Texas Department of Transportation standards as well as City of Beaumont storage facility regulations. If I can answer any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Landry Rountree Landry's Towing 4/23/04 Landry's Towing 9855 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, Tx. 77707 (409) 860-3719 Dear Zoning Comission: The purpose of this letter is to address the eight items on the lower back section of the Specific Use Permit Application. The items are addressed in the order they are listed on the sheet. 1. The property would be used for office space and a storage facility, that allows no more than ten (10) wrecked or disabled vehicles to be stored. 2. The storage facility would be fenced with a six foot cyclone fence with three strands of bob wire above that, and a eight foot wood fence between the storage facility and residential zone to the east. 3. Utilities would be accessed to the office in accordance with city codes, and drainage is already provided. 4. Offroad parking and one handicap space would be provided and the storage facility is designed for vehicles to be brought in and removed in a safe and convenient matter. 5. The eight foot wood fence would provide protection against offensive odors, fumes, dust, and noise. I do not know how vibrations could be caused by the scope of this facility; therefore that would be nonapplicable to the best of my knowledge. 6. The lighting would be directed and limited so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties. 7. The lanscaping would be according to city ordinance specifications required at front and bark, unless variance was granted at back of property as requested by Mr, T. E. Neff (neighbor to east of said property). 8. Three other businesses between my property and College St. to the north and on the same side of the street are automobile transportation services, and this proposed use would also service the motoring public. April 23, 2004 Dear Planning Commission: My wife & I request no trees on Mr. Rountree's East property line that borders our property line. Thomas E. Neff, Sr. RECEIVED CITY OF BEAUMONT PLANNING DIVISION MAY 11 2004 r E 1716-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow a ker service in aNORTH2 District.-Mf)-Z (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling -) cation: 1575 S. Major Drive SCALE Applicant: Landry Rountree 111=2oor A lip MQ . r ` 0 P rt • at w • VMECT . so • R M M e • OR S is ,Wrl-- A f If I.FWU It, 4.,'141 VAft N V) 8jx 31� d4R porzr %J all aka 20'4A 69 A A � E /A/I rz. 13 7-0 A.14F PA ld?OJ-P— groo—, WOOD POVAC.'l fr-.,jc,5 kL 9 ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE Application Application is in is not in Comments Compliance Compliance Attached CONDITIONS: I. 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; x 2. Tbat the establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property; x x 3. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided; x 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 x 5. That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, ftanes, 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 ad.iacent property; and x x 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. x ANALYSIS continued This application is in conformance with seven of the eight conditions necessary for approval. Comments on Conditions 2, 3, 4 and 7 follow: 2. To the south of the subject property is a mini -warehouse. To the north are a number of commercial uses, including two auto repair shops with storage facilities. 3. The property is located within the I 00-year flood boundary. A 5' wide drainage swell is located along the south side of the property. Drainage will have to be approved by TxDOT. 4. The driveway will require TxDOT approval. 7. Mr. Rountree is requesting a modification to the landscaping requirement on the east side of the property. Mr. Neff, the property owner to the east, has asked that no trees be planted along their mutual boundary. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: LOCATION: EXISTING ZONING: PROPERTY SIZE: EXISTING LAND USES: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Commercial EAsT: Residential SOUTH: Mini -warehouses WEsT: Vacant Landry Rountree, dba Landry's 24 Hour Towing Same 1575 S. Major Drive GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District 0.71 acres, more or less Vacant "AE" - Special flood hazard areas inundated by 100-year flood SURROUNDING ZONING: GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) RM-M (Residential Multiple Family -Medium Density) District GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: None STREETS: S. Major Drive - a major arterial with a 160' wide right-of-way and a 50'-60' pavement width. DRAINAGE: Open ditch drainage WATER: Y-6" water lines SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8" sanitary sewer line FIRE, PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by Station #6, 1880 S, Major Drive. ADEQUAC OF SERVICE: Services are adequate.