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Home My WebLink About1703-PHN DATE: January 26, 2004 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow the office of a residential care business in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District. FILE: 1703-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request. St. Giles Living Centers, Inc. has purchased the former insurance office building at 1890 Broadway with the intention of moving its administrative office to that location. This office will house approximately 12 administrative staff, St. Giles does not intend to make any type of changes to the integrity of the building. The applicant states that the proposed use would be compatible with the surrounding area. An attorney's office is across the street and the subject property backs up to commercial uses along Calder. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 17 Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being the W V2of Lot 5 and Lot 6, Block 12, McFaddin Second Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.24 acres, more or less. ices LIVING CENTERS N C. December 23, 2003 Planning Commission City Council City of Beaumont P.O. Box 3827 Beaumont, Texas 77704-3827 C7,0 RE: 18,61.TBroadway Beaumont, TX To Whom It May Concern: DEC 2 4 2003 St. Giles Living Centers, Inc. purchased the above referenced property in May 2003. This property was previously owned and occupied by American General Life and Accident Insurance Company. They continued to occupy the site through December 15, 2003. St. Giles Living Center, Inc. provides services to individuals with mental retardation in Beaumont with eleven homes located throughout the city. We are currently leasing office space at 2192 EastTex Freeway. We purchased the building at 1809 Broadway with the intention of moving our offices to that location. This location will house approximately 12 administrative staff, which provides oversight for the program. We believe that we are in compliance with the eight conditions specified by the zoning ordinance to meet a specific use permit. The offices as occupied by St. Giles will in essence meet the same conditions as the previous tenants. We do not intend to make any type of changes to the integrity of the building. We believe that our use of the building will be compatible with other property located nearby. Our specific use of the building will not impede the development and improvement of surrounding property. Adequate utilities, drainage, and access will be maintained. These amenities are in existence now as noted on the site plan. In addition, the driveway and parking will be maintained as they currently exist which ensures safe and convenient movement of traffic without adversely affecting the general public or other developments. We have not taken any measure to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise or vibrations as we will not be producing any of these factors. The directional lighting will be maintained as is which is limited to one outside security light. To the best of our knowledge this is not currently disturbing of adversely affecting neighboring properties. Providing Support, Encouraging Choice, Achieving Dreams ROC Box 401 * Lufkin, Texas 75902.0401 0 936/639.1600 0 FAX 936/639-1632 E.O.E. We will maintain the current landscaping and screening to insure compatibility with adjacent property. We are requesting a waiver for the screening requirement. There is no existing screening and the affected adjoining property has an existing carport that extends into our property. To erect a privacy fence would require them to move the existing carport. In conclusion, we believe that our use of this office building as it has previously existed will comply with the requirements of the Specific Use Permit requirements, which we are requesting. Should you require any additional information, please feel free to contact me at 936.639.1600 Ext 102 or you may contact Paula Peacock, who is the Beaumont Program Administrator at 409. 924.9315 ext 121. Sincerely James, ?.Ha7zen-� President * St. Giles Living Centers, Inc, Enclosure r! x• r P r. • sa so yC �+' �. a�x k, y, 9 INWAk C, 0, Oak RILL 2 ND 1 FILE 1703-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow the office off residenti�ll care �8�� business in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District. ,r ' Location: 1890 Broadway Ave. Applicant: St. Giles Living Centers, Inc. 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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 4The 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 ANALYSIS continued This application is in conformance with all of the eight conditions necessary for approval. Comments on Condition I follow: I The subject property has been used for commercial purposes for many years. The proposed use of the property will be compatible with the surrounding properties. GENERAI, INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: St. Giles Living Centers, Inc. PROPERTY OWNER: Same LOCATION: 1890 Broadway EXISTING ZONING: RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) District PROPERTY SIZE: 0.24 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Commercial building FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: "X" - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Commercial GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District EAST: Apartments RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District SOUTH: Residential RCR WEST: Commercial RCR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: None STREETS: Broadway Ave. - local street with a 60'right-of- way width and 27' wide pavement; Third St. - local street with a 60' right-of-way width and 27' wide pavement. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued WATER: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: FIRE PROTECTION: ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Curb and gutter 6" and 12" water lines 6" and 24" sanitary sewer lines Fire protection is provided by Station V, 1700 McFaddin. Services are adequate,