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Home My WebLink About1673-PDATE: June 16,2003 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager UK SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to expand an existing mini -warehouse development in a GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District FILE: 1673-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request subject to the submittal of detailed drainage plans approved by the City. Jim Speed, the property owner, wishes to expand his existing mini -warehouse development at 5440 Old Dowlen Road. Approximately 10 years ago, Mr. Speed was given a building permit for two 2,000 sq. ft. mini -warehouse buildings and one 3,300 sq. ft. mini -warehouse building. The City granted this permit in error. The property was, and still is, zoned GC -MD. Mini - warehouses require a specific use permit in a GC -MD District. No specific use permit was required by city staff at that time, Mr. Speed would now like to construct two additional 4,900 sq. ft. mini -warehouse buildings on the subject property. In one of the new buildings would also be an office for the development. The new buildings will include climate -controlled units, Mr. Speed will construct an 8'tall chain link fence around the property. A 6'x I O'monument-type sign will be built near the front gate. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 8 Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being the S 239' of Lot 10, Block 6, Tr. 3, Rosedale Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.0 acres, more or less. SPEEDYSTORAGE 5440 OLD DO WLEN ROAD BEAUMONT, TX 77706 409-898-8058 May 21, 2003 �City of Beaumont Planning Division City Hall, Room 210 801 Main Street Beaumont, TX 77701 RE: Request for Specific Use Permit To Whom it May Concern: The following is a site plan for an expansion to an already existing mini -warehouse located at 5440 Old Dowlen Rd. The two 70x70 ft. buildings will have the same use as the three existing mini -warehouses on the property , except they will have climate control added to some of the units. A permit was issued 10 years ago for the construction of the 3 existing mini -warehouses located on the same property. This addition will not detract from the area since it is.the same type of improvement that already exists on the property. It will only improve the area with new buildings and screening around the property with a new 8ft chain link fence. Since businesses are adjacent to my property, including another mini -warehouse, it will in no way detract from property values, only increase it. Utilities and drainage will not be 9 changed, since drainage has always been to the front open ditch and will continue to be that way. Actually , using gutters on the new buildings will improve the drainage straight to the front ditch. Parking and driveways have been more than adequately designed and have been approved by the Head of Transportation. No excessive noise or other distraction will be allowed, since it has not allowed on the existing storages. Lighting is ill place on the existing buildings and new lighting will be mounted on the new buildings with night sensor lights. There will be no directional spot lights used, distracting anyone's vision. Adjacent property in the back is 8ft weeds with no improvements and the south side is dense woods all the way to Wal-Mart, with business property on the north side. Signage will include an illuminated sign by the front gate, Eft high and no more than I Oft long, complying with the code for that area. In all ways I have complied with the requirements of the city for construction and request approval of my specific use permit. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, JIM SPEED PO BOX 12238 FILE 1673-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow an expansion of mini- NORTH warehouses in a GC -MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) District. A& FILE 5440 Old Dowlen Road Applicant: Jim Speed SCALE 1 ff= ";ti' 00, col sr COLE ST, .104 0 cr z W 0 IL 0 z 0 < E5 M a) E W C) 0 0 Z E U r- 0 I- U co u E r (-p W o C) .0 o rz 0 :3 u o oZ30 '0 co 0 0 o '.Lslxa .8.,rL.z K31jo 01 avorvw .z as DM(nns ODZ 'Da'113 AA3N a3SOdONd AHIN3 .C-AL 'DallO AGN M3 a3S'OdO)Ad Li *oaie s4c- *lsDc3 7 mixt OW ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE Application Application isin is not in con-dilents Compliance Compliance Attached CONDITIONS: 1. That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property, nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity; x x 2. That the establishment of the specific use will not impede tile 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 x 4. 'File 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 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 seven of the eight conditions necessary for approval. Comments on Conditions 1, 3 and 4 follow: I In the immediate vicinity, there are other businesses, including another mini - warehouse. 3. The City Engineer has approved the specific use permit subject to the submittal of detailed drainage plans approved by the City. Staff has received a call from the neighborhood to the north of the subject property expressing concern that fill dirt that Mr. Speed has placed on the property will adversely affect the drainage of the neighbor's property. 4. The Traffic Manager has approved the parking layout. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: LOCATION: EXISTING ZONING: PROPERTY SIZE: EXISTING LAND USES: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Residential, commercial EAST: Vacant SOUTH: Vacant WEST: Vacant COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Jim Speed 61+=1- 1^ 5440 Old Dowlen Road GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District 1.0 acre, more or less Mini -warehouses "X" - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING ZONING: GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District GC -MD GC -MD GC -MI) Regional Center GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: None STREETS: Old Dowlen Road - secondary arterial with an undetermined right-of-way and pavement width. DRAINAGE: Open ditch drainage WATER: 6" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8" and 27" sanitary sewer line FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by Station #8, 6297 Highway 105. ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Services are adequate.