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Home My WebLink About1653-PUK DATE: February 19, 2003 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow construction - special trade contractors and building construction - general contractors. FILE: 1653-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval subject to providing a 30' deep landscaped strip on the north side of the subject property. In 1992, City Council approved a specific use permit to allow storage of heavy equipment. This use no longer exists. Jimmie Williamson, the property owner, is now asking for a specific use permit to allow building construction/general contractors and construction/special trade contractors on the subject property. The proposal calls for three buildings, ranging in size from 3,750 sq. ft. to 4,950 sq. ft., and related parking. The subject property abuts RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) zoning to the north. An 8' tall screening fence and 10' deep landscape strip are required along that property line. Instead of the 8' fence and 10' landscape strip, a 3 0' deep landscaped strip can be substituted. There is currently a 6'tall chain link fence surrounding the property. Staffhas spoken with Mr. Williamson about his alternatives and he has agreed to install a 30'deep landscaped strip along the north property line. Exhibits are attached. Notices mailed to property owners 17 Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 44, 45A, 45B, 46A and 46B, Block 5, Caldwood Acres, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.51 acres, more or less. ,qpy ,"a, P poppi'T F =e-n- P R 0 P E R T January 22, 2003 E S I I N C Mr. Steve Richardson Director Planning & Zoning Director, City of Beaumont 801 Main Street Beaumont, Texas 77701 RE: Specific Use Permit Mr. Jimmie E. Williamson Property- Washington & Chamberlin Dear Mr. Richardson, Sheri Arnold Properties, Inc. represents Mr. Williamson in the leasing and the management of his properties. Mr. Williamson is requesting a "specific use permit" for the vacant property located on the northeast corner of Washington Boulevard and Chamberlin Street in effort to assist in marketing efforts in attracting a broader range of businesses for this development. This property is currently zoned General Commercial — Multiple Family Dwelling, Mr. Williamson is asking for the Planning & Zoning Committee and the Beaumont City Council to approve and allow additional trades to be included in this area. Mr. Williamson is specifically requesting the modification of the current zoning to include the processes and activities consistent with that of Consti-nction- Special Trade Conti -actors mid Building Construction- General Contractors. Your consideration is very much appreciated, Very Truly, ohn E. Wilson 2620 Laurel - Beaumont, Texas 77702 o 409.833-5055 o fox 409-833-5125 ID I www.sheriornoldproperties.(om 113 wwU" --.1T11- Feb 05 03 10:50a Sheri Arnold Properties 409 833 5125 p.2 February 5, 2003 Mr. Steve Richardson Director Planning & Zoning Director, City of Beaumont 801 Main Street Beaumont, Texas 77701 RE., Specific Use Permit- Section30-26.E Mr. Jimmie E. Williamson Property- Washington & Chamberlin Dear Mr. Richardson, Regarding the above referenced section in obtaining a specific use permit the following is submitted for the application: I The specific use is compatible with the area and should not create an injurious atmosphere or hinder the enjoyment of other property. This development is consistent with similar properties in the area and will not diminish or impair property values; 2. The specific use will not impede the normal or orderly development and will be ail improvement to the surrounding vacant property; 3. Adequate utilities, access, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided; 4. The design, location and arrangement of all driveways and parking spaces meets city requirements and will provide for the save an convenient movement of vehicles and pedestrian traffic and will not affect the general public or adjacent development; S. Adequate nuisance prevention measures will be taken to prevent and control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration by installing foliage and landscaping along the north line; 6. Any required directional lighting will be placed as not to interfere with, disturb or affect neighboring properties. 7. Sufficient landscaping and screening will be installed to insure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property; and 8. This development and proposed uses are in accordance with the comprehensive plan_ Yourconsideration is very much appreciated. Very Truly, �/Jimmie E. Williamson f4r� 94 "1 ......... ===Zz :— FILE 1653-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow building construction/general NORTH contractors and construction/special trade contractors in a GC -MD (General Com mercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) District. Location: Northeast corner of Chamberlin and Washington SCALE AviDlicant: J. E. Williamson 111=200' 4 U v14$,vIN*r0,v i %n K3 ko fn ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE CONDITIONS: I. 'That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to file use and enjoyment of other property, nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity; 2. That the establishment of the specific use will not impede the nornial and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property; 3. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided; A. The 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 gencral public or adjacent developments; 5. That adequate nuisance prevention nicasures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, follies, dust, noise and vibration; 6. That directional lighting will be provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties; 7. That there are sufficient landscaping and screening to insure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property; and 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. Application is ill Compliance ma x Application is not ill Comments; Compliance Attached ANALYSIS continued This application is in conformance with seven of the eight conditions necessary for approval. Comments on Condition 7 follows: 7. Mr. Williamson states that he will install a 30'deep landscaped buffer along the north property line of the subject property. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: J, E. Williamson PROPERTY OWNER: Same LOCATION: Northeast corner of Washington Boulevard and Chamberlin Drive. EXISTING ZONING: PROPERTY SIZE: EXISTING LAND USES: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORT14: Residential EAST: Commercial SOUTH: Vacant WEST: Commercial COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District 1.51 acres, more or less Vacant "X" - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING ZONING: RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District Ll (Light Industrial) District GC -MD Stable Area None GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued STREETS: Washington Boulevard - Secondary arterial with a 80' right-of-way and a 60' pavement width; Chamberlin Drive - local street with a 60'right-of-way and an 18'pavement width DRAINAGE: Washington Boulevard - curb and gutter; Chamberlin Drive - open ditch WATER: Washington Boulevard - 16" water line; Chamberlin Drive - 2" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: Washington Boulevard - 24" sanitary sewer line; Chamberlin Drive - 8" sanitary sewer line FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by Station #10 3855 Washington Blvd. ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Services are adequate.