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Home My WebLink About1634-Pi I DATE: September 16,2002 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for an amended specific use permit to allow office space, counseling, coffee shop, book store, food pantry and storage for a church ministry in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) and LI (Light Industrial) Districts. FILE: 1634-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request, In March, 2002, the City Council approved a specific use permit to allow office and counseling space at 860 Trinity for Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, The church, which is across the street from the subject property, is now requesting an expansion of permitted uses in the same building. 860 Trinity is a former doctor's office that has long been vacant. In 1999, House of Praise Deliverance Ministries received a specific use permit to allow the operation of a church education facility at this location. Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church is wishing to expand the use of the building to better serve those in need of counseling. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 18 . Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 409, 500, 501 and 510, Block 65, Beaumont Townsite, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0,702 acres, more or less. E benezer Xlssl'onary 8apt1st Church VO. Box 2374 675 College Street Beauniont. 'rexas 77701 (4109) 8,35-7592 August 13, 2002 Subject: Request for Specific Use Permit 1.) The facility will be used for coffee shop, book store, food pantry, storage, office space, and counseling for our Church Ministries. The proposed counseling will be for individuals who have addictions and their families as needed. It will also be used in other counseling areas such as premarital, marriage reconciliation, etc. 2.) The building and property will be cleaned up and renovated but no major changes will be made to its interior. 3 Improvement will be made as needed with the utilities, to maintain and comply with city codes. The drainage and access road is sufficient and no changes will be made at this time. 4) The parking area is adequate for our needs. Parking spaces will be lined as needed to meet any city requirements. Since the property was already set -lips with driveways and parking for a business and has been used in the past as a business property, all of the concerns are at present adequate. 5.) The property will not be used in a manner that will give off any offense odors, fumes, heavy dust, loud noises or vibrations. 6) Any out side lights that is deemed necessary for the safety of our employees or clients will be directed in such a way not to disturb or have all adverse affect on other properties. 7.) The landscaping which is located on the property consist of evergreen wax leaf plants, trees, and other seasonal blooming plants, seem to be more than adequate for the property. These plants are located on the south side of the building and the north side fence area of the building. These areas will be cleaned up and plants will be cut and pruned as necessary. 9.) The proposed use will be in accordance with the overall comprehensive plan that has been previously identified, We ask that we be allowed to use the property as we have requested. We believe that with this property and the requested use, we can be a benefit to our community and surrounding area. We will be able to lielp/assist the people in need and also be a plus to the City of Beaumont by renovating and using a piece of property that has been vacant and unused for long periods of time. We are leasing to own this property and our intent is to buy other properties in the same block area, Thanking you in advance, Terry Taylor, Church Trustee N FILE 1634-P: Request for- an amended specific use permit to allow office space, NORTH ti counseling, coffee shop, bookstore, food pantry and storage for a church ministry in an RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) and LI (Light Industrial) District. A Location: 702-754 College St. and 852-860 Trinity Street. SCALE y` Applicant: plicant: Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church of Beaumont, Inc. 111=2001 1bK r1 j;V' 0or C. 'Vat OP 00 4b ON . � rdt ••Y .a'% �tl'Sg 9 � _ r . ' r r �� ,4Q �� S�} i4 I . fis ilk M �i uj -Yom I I m 9 Alc A1 1,14 loul r# j - Lobbli 2 - C h u tvh C ka� 3- rvf4"qF- I, sryl music MW/JFF- 5- MI)Ioql &F r- LEE S 5 ou, f7 F /v yyu s I C. AL6 C)� 93' 5 40,7A q C- es, st4 Up v rqr, 5 fn e. D hunch Lob fz b!Y VA-aI-I (4 Ff-z o r4 I" H CE i3l Measurements Total 30: 0x 93, 0= 2o790" 0:: —14 0 x 8 0 = —112 0 T— I 1 11 1 1 11 1 First Floor SF: 21s45 , 0 Scale; ill = 12' ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE Application Application isin is not in Comments 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 the 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 4. I'lie 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 S. 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 x ANALYSIS continued This application is in compliance with the eight conditions necessary for approval. Comments on Conditions I and 8 follow: I The land uses in this neighborhood include a City fire station, an automobile repair shop, two churches and the County probation offices. The proposed use of this vacant medical office will enhance the neighborhood. 8. The Comprehensive Plan shows this property in the area of the Central Business District. The proposed use is compatible with the area and will aid in the conservation of the neighborhood. GENERAL, INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: LOCATION: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Terry Taylor for Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church of Beaumont, Inc. CAVCC Enterprises, Inc. 860 Trinity Lots 409, 500, 501 and 510, Block65, Beaumont Townsite EXISTING ZONING: RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) and LI (Light Industrial) Districts PROPERTY SIZE: EXISTING LAND USES: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Wall Street, vacant tracts EAST: Trinity Street, Italian -American monument, church S SOUTH: College Street, fire station 0.702 acres, more or less Vacant office building and parking lot "X" - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING ZONING: RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) and CBD (Central Business) Districts CBD LT (Light Industrial) District WEST: Commercial, vacant lots RCR and Ll GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: CBD (Central Business District) OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: Trinity has been blockaded at Wall Street in front of the subject property. College and Wall rerouted. STREETS: Trinity - 61' wide local street with a 30' pavement width. Barricade at rerouted Wall/College. DRAINAGE: WATER: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: FIRE PROTECTION: ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Curb and gutter 2" water line 15" sanitary sewer line Fire protection is provided by Station #1, 747 College. Services are adequate.