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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1695-ZUN DATE: November 17,2003 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Request for a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) to GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District or more restrictive district. FILE• 1695-Z STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends denial of this request. Rick Hamberlin, the property owner, is requesting the rezoning of 3825 W. Lucas so that it can be used for commercial purposes. Mr. Hamberlin states that due to the surrounding land uses and high traffic volume on W. Lucas, the property is no longer conducive to residential use. He suggests that the property could be used for some type of office. The subject property and the two lots immediately to the south are currently zoned RM-H. The properties to the north and east are zoned GC -MD. The properties to the south and west are zoned RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District. In 1998, a request to rezone 4210 Folsom at W. Lucas to GC -MD was denied by City Council. Since the subject property is zoned RM-H, a number of commercial uses could be permitted with a specific use permit. These uses include a number of office uses, dance studios and coin - operated laundries. The Planning Manager recognizes that the subject property is adversely affected by the traffic volume and commercial properties to the north and east. However, he feels that GC -MD zoning would be detrimental to the single family residences to the west and south. RM-H would allow some commercial but with the protection of a specific use permit. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 15 - Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition -. LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCES PURPOSES Being Tract 131, Plat D22, F. Bigner Survey, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.69 acres, more or less. \6N A 7k-� AS — FILE 1695-Z: A request for a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family NORTH Dwelling -Highest Density) District to GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District or more restrictive district. Location: 3825 W. Lucas SCALE Applicant: Rick Hamberlin trrQ�, +[ . • r � • ,�,.,. .+� • •♦gyp . td� r ' I Y SUBJE, 14 IbrtiR MIMI. '• • FOLSOM DR. �I +r ,gyp ,�.. ..y�4pyi� ( .S �. •. Mb A t1R ST. 4% 7, r ,.. ; • �" Y 44 r COOLIDGEST. Ir aY iI`~ Lj. L/` /i "iO � X: X is +• �,x g�w i `X' /C' r~ GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Rick Hamberlin PROPERTY OWNER: Rick Hamberlin and Doug Oldbury LOCATION: 3825 W. Lucas EXISTING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density) District PROPERTY SIZE: 0.690 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Single Family Residential 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: Commercial GC -MD SOUTH: Residential RM-1-l(Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District WEST: Residential RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Confluence of Stable Area, Neighborhood Growth Unit and Activity Corridor OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: None STREETS: W. Lucas Drive - major arterial from Eastex Freeway to Folsom and secondary arterial from Folsom south with a 70'wide right-of-way with a 44pavement width. DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter WATER: 20" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 12" sanitary sewer line GENERAL INFORMATION PUBLIC UTILITIES continued FIRE, PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by Station 44, Lucas at Gladys. ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Set -vices are adequate.