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Home My WebLink About1679-ZDATE: July 21, 2003 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Request for a zone change from GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) to GC -MD, (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District. FILE: 1679-Z STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends denial of this request. Landry Rountree, owner of Landry's Towing, wishes to rezone his property at 1575 S. Major to GC -MD, In April, 2002, Mr. Landry requested a zone change and specific use permit to allow the operation of his towing business, The business was to consist of an office and a vehicle storage facility. The zone change to GC-MD-2 was granted but the specific use permit was denied. At the public hearing, a number of neighbors spoke in opposition to the request of the towing business. One of the major concerns involved the storage of vehicles. Mr. Rountree states in his application that he has since spoken with two of his neighbors and they would not object to the towing business if the facility was restricted to storing no more than 10 vehicles at any one time as required in the GC -MD District. The Planning Manager feels that GC-MD-2 zoning is appropriate for the property. It is immediately adjacent to residential uses to the east. GC-MD-2 zoning would allow for the extra protection that comes with a specific use permit. GC -MD zoning does not provide that protection in many cases. In this particular case, the Planning Commission and City Council could, with a specific use permit, limit the number of cars that could be stored on the property. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 14 Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCES PURPOSES Being Lot 11, Block A, Mayfair Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.71 acres, more or less. 06/27/2003 Landry's 24 Hour Towing 9855 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, Texas 77707 409-860-3719 Dear Planning Commission and City Council, 1, Landry Rountree, dba. Landry's 24 Hour Towing am requesting a zoning change from GC-MD-2 to GC -MD to be able to operate a towing office and vehicle storage facility at our property located at 1575 S. Major. The office will be used for administrative, dispatching, processing stored vehicles and 24 hour 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 Ordinances codes. The storage facility would be used to store vehicles impounded by Beaumont Police Department, Lamar Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety and Jefferson County Sheriffs Office (wrecks, stolen, custody arrest and abandoned vehicles, etc). We applied for a Specific Use Permit in February 2002 and it was denied because of concerns of the neighbors. I have since discussed the concerns of the two neighbors in the two hundred -foot notification area of my property that were opposed to me locating here They have agreed to allow me to locate at this location if the zoning is changed to GC - MD, which would allow a towing office and storage of up to 10 vehicles only without a Specific Use Permit. They were also concerned about it being a salvage yard where cars were dismantled and used parts sold, this would not be allowed under GC -MD even with a Specific Use Permit. All the lots, with the exception of mine, that are North of the pipe line right of way are zoned GC -MD all the way to College St. This change would allow me to operate my business here and would bring uniformity in this area in the zoning classification. Our company has been in business in Beaumont since 1980, therefore I can understand the importance and need for Vehicle Storage Facilities in the City of Beaumont in keeping vehicles in the above mentioned situations from being scattered throughout the city in residential, commercial and public street places. Major Drive is a road that is poised to be one of Beaumont's premiere thoroughfares and development areas, and it is our goal as a company to provide a business there that will compliment the comprehensive plan for Major Drive and the City of Beaumont. If I can answer any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. I would be glad to meet with you to address any concerns or comments you might have. Sincerely, Landry Rount e Landry's 24 Hour Towing Cell # 781-9896 FILE 1679-Z: Request for a zone change from GC-MD-2 (General Commercial - NORTH Multiple Family Dwelling - 2) to GC -MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) District. Location: 1575 S. Major Drive SCALE Applicant: Landry Rountree for Landry's 24 Hour Towing V=200' -JOA to ` 0 • ob �. SUBJECT • a �:✓ RMaPM µ �. 0 _u IV R S a w - FRAZJFR OR v J60 h 4 i{{Q FRAZI ER OR. ` V .401 -. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Landry Rountree, dba Landry's 24 Hour Towing PROPERTY OWNER: Same LOCATION: 1575 S. Major Drive EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District PROPERTY SIZE: 0.71 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: "AP - Special flood hazard areas inundated by I 00-year flood SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: Noium Commercial GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) EAST: Residential RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District SOUTH: Mini -warehouses GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) WEST: Vacant RM-M (Residential Multiple Family -Medium Density) District 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: 3"-6" water lines SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8" sanitaty sewer line FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by Station #6, 1880 S. Major Drive. ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Services are adequate.