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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1690-P"Ell DATE: October 27, 2003 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a real estate services/insurance office in an RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District. FILE: 1690-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request. Patti Merrill, the applicant and property owner, is wishing to construct a 4,000 sq. ft. building at 8155 Gladys at Galway. The primary tenant will be Homestead Realty, using approximately 1,600 sq. ft. In addition, at least two other lease spaces will be available. An insurance office will likely occupy one of those spaces. The appropriate landscape buffers will be provided along the south property line and for the parking lot. An existing 8'tall wood screening fence is along the south property line. A 14'tall multi -tenant monument sign will be constructed along the Gladys frontage. All access will be off of Gladys. There will be no curb cuts on Galway. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 29 Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lot 3, Block 37, Dowlen West Addition, Unit XIX, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.44 acres, more or less. Planning Division, Room 205 City Hall, 801 Main Street Beaumont, Texas 77701 P.O. Box 3827 77704 Patti Merrill P.L.M. Enterprise 8245 Gladys, #201 Beaumont, Texas 77706 Re: 8155 Gladys, Beaumont, Texas 77706 Planning Committee: Please be advised that Homestead Realty & Patti Merrill, one and the same, as P.L.M. Enterprise, is formally making application for a specific use permit at the above listed address, in Jefferson County. The .44 acre tract of land is located at the corner of Gladys and Galway. It is currently zoned in the RM-HD . The current zoning will remain the same. The structure will be of steel frame, metal siding and brick veneer to conform with neighboring buildings of the same nature. We will use a general contractor who is registered with the City of Beaumont for the construction project. Proper permits and inspections will be obtained. I have proposed a 4,000 square foot building to be for multi -office use. Plans have not been finalized as to the exact square footage of each office space. Homestead Realty will be the primary applicant, occupying at least 1600 of the 4000 square feet. There will be at least 2 other lease spaces available. We would like to include an insurance company in one of the lease spaces, for the specific uses under this application. Attached you will find a draft for the proposed building and landscaping and parking lot lay out. We have reviewed this draft with the office staff of the planning commission. Both parties feel that this will fit our needs while meeting the correct guidelines of the city requirements. The primary use of the property will be to service the needs of Homestead Realty; a real estate company that will be servicing buyers and sellers of real property in the Golden Triangle and surrounding areas. Office hours will be normal business hours with an occasional later evening and possible weekend hours when a client cannot come in during regular business hours. We anticipate normal and reasonable consumer traffic. This concludes our general overview of the proposed property! Please contact us immediately if there are any questions or concerns. Respectfully, Patti Merrill Below we will address the eight conditions that must be met before a specific use permit can be issued. 1. The specific use will be compatible to other neighboring properties, Homestead Realty's activities will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property owners, nor project to diminish or impair property values in the immediate vicinity. 2. Neither the real estate office nor the insurance office should impede the normal and orderly development or improvement of surrounding vacant property. Moreover, this tract of land has been vacant for several years and our office is anticipated to improve the value of and the use of the neighborhood. 3. The current utility, access to roads, and drainage seem to be adequate. The topography of the property will be properly engineered to have proper drainage which is anticipated to run down Gladys Ave. 4. Please see attached proposed draft of the building, drive ways and parking spaces. It appears that there will be no negative or adverse effects concerning vehicular movement, pedestrian traffic or the general public. We feel that we have maximized the space available while meeting recommended guidelines of the zoning department. 5. All approved specific use offices will not create or produce any known noise, odor, fumes, vibrations or other pollutants. 6. We plan to engineer directional lighting for the street sign and parking lot, as it will not disturb or adversely effect neighboring properties. We plan to have a 14 foot marquee with lighting from the ground. There will be one parking lot light designed to create ample lighting without a disturbing glare. 7. We are in the process of taking bids for the landscaping as part of our building project. We expect to work with a local landscape company who is familiar with city regulations and requirements ( Klif Kiether or Superior Lawn and Landscaping). 8. A site plan, survey and general use letter is attached. We have every intention of following proposed rules and regulations set forth by the city. We feel that, working closely with the regulating departments, we will accomplish what we both need. To the best of my current knowledge, the proposed use is and will be in accordance with the comprehensive plan. 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