HomeMy WebLinkAbout1558-ZDATE: June 16,2003
TO: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
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SUBJECT: Request for a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest
Density) District to LI (Light Industrial) District
FILE: 1558-Z
NOTE: This item was tabled by the Planning Commission on June 18, 2001.
The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request.
Joseph Durousseau Jr., the property owner of 2055 Hemlock, originally made this request in
June, 2001. Mr. Durousseau wanted to open a welding shop. At that time, the Planning
Manager recommended denial of this request. That denial was based upon the fact that it was
spot zoning.
At the original public hearing, there was discussion about ExxonMobil's plans for the old
Charlton -Pollard school site which is just north of the subject property. That property was
zoned RM-H. The Planning Commission decided to table Mr. Durousseau's request until such
time that a zone change was granted for the Charlton -Pollard school site.
In April, 2003, ExxonMobil asked for and was granted a zone change to LI for the Charlton -
Pollard school site. Mr. Durousseau has now asked that his request be put back on the agenda.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices mailed to property owners 18
Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition _.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCES PURPOSES
Being Lot 17, Block 2, Willard First Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas,
containing 0.16 acres, more or less.
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Request For Zoning Ordinance Change
My name is Joseph Durousseau, Jr., and I've been a resident of the Charlton -
Pollard Neighborhood since 1946. I'm also an active member of the Chariton -
Pollard Neighborhood Association. My interest in requesting this change is simply
that I'm of the opinion that I can make some difference in the lives of some of these
young adults by opening a welding shop in the Charlton -Pollard Neighborhood. The
intent is to teach this skill in order to enhance the quality of life of those involved'. I
am totally aware of the condition of my community caused by drug abuse, and by
children and young adults who view this as a common way of life. My desire is to
establish opportunities for the employment and training in the field of welding, and
to show the 'Members of my community that there is a better way. .
I have discussed my intentions with several residents as well as fundamental
organizations involved in the neighborhood (C-PNA and Weed and Seed members)
and was encouraged by their avid support. The property in question is the adjoining
lot of the former Charlton -Pollard High School campus located on the intersection
of Hemlock and Lincoln. It is my understanding that the old school site is owned by
the Exxon -Mobil Corporation and is the subject of an ongoing discussion between
the Port of Beaumont and Exxon -Mobil. -
In advance, I would like to thank you for giving your attention to this matter,
and hopefully helping me make this truly a worthwhile venture.
Sincerely,
Joseph Durousseau
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FILE 1558-Z: Request for a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family NORTH
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GENERAL, INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Joseph and Delores Durousseau
PROPERTY OWNER: Same
LOCATION: 2055 Hemlock
EXISTING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -
Highest Density) District
PROPERTY SIZE: 0.159 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant lot
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: "X" - Areas determined to be outside 500-year
floodplain
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Vacant Ll (Light Industrial) District
EAST: Residential RM-H(Residetitial Multiple Fatuity Dwelling -Highest Density)
District
SOUTH: Residential RM-H
WEST: Residential RNI-H
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Low Density Residential (Charlton -Pollard
Neighborhood Plan)
OTHER PHYSICAL
FEATURES: None
STREETS: Lincoln Street - local street with 40'wide right-
of-way and 18' pavement width; Hemlock
Street - local street with 50'wide right-of-way
and 16'pavement width
DRAINAGE: Lincoln - curb and gutter
Hemlock - open ditch
WATER: Lincoln - 6" water line
Hemlock - 6" water line
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: Lincoln - 6" sanitary sewer line
Hemlock - 8" sanitary sewer line
FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by Station #It
2185 Sabine Pass.
ADEQUACY
OF SERVICE: Services are adequate. Lincoln is a substandard
street.