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Home My WebLink About1627-PU11 DATE: August 19, 2002 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a church in an RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District. FILE: 1627-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of the specific use permit subject to a maximum capacity of 20 persons and a modification to the landscaping/screening requirements along the north, east and west property lines, El Shaddai Church is currently operating a church at 1570 Roberts Avenue. Staff notified the church that a specific use permit was required. The non -denominational church has a membership of approximately 20 people. Meetings are held on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Landscaping exists along the east property line in the form of tallow trees, a I O'yard and a 4' tall chain link fence. The applicant is requesting a waiver of the landscaping/screening requirements along the north and west property lines. A 20' wide alley separates the subject property and the property to the north. On the property to the west, a building sits on the property line. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 18 Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition _. I a 010Y.11 a 11 Wis t"I 1191111130 0] tKII R a 11M.1110[s) Do all a, Z�TyofS� Being Lot 8, Block 62, Cartwright Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.16 acres, more or less. � FA. UST Engineering and Surveying, Inc. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND PROFESSIONAL SURVEYORS 409) 813-3410 E-MAIL ADDRESS FAUSTENGLaTEX-IS.NET FAX (409) 813-3484 2525 CALDER STREET BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77702 July 19, 2002 Mr. Stephen Richardson Planning and Zoning Department City of Beaumont P. 0. Box 3827 Beaumont, Texas 77704 Ref: Specific Use Permit 1570 Roberts Beaumont, Texas Dear Mr. Richardson, El Shaddai Church is requesting the City of Beaumont Planning and Zoning Commission approve a Specific Use Permit for the use of the property at 1570 Roberts as a Church. The property is presently zoned R-S. The Church membership is approximately 20 people and is a non -denominational service. Meetings are held on Sundays. Wednesdays. and Friday. The intended use of the property for a religious service is consistent with tile neighborhood. This neighborhood is an establish area fully developed. This area has utilities and the site is presently being served. The existing location of driveways, sidewalks. ect, will not disrupt traffic flow in the neighborhood. Tile use of this site for church services will not cause offensive fumes, dust. and noise of vibration, The lighting for the area will be from the existing Structure directed toNvard the entraiice and rear parking only. Sufficient landscaping exists to insure harmony with the neighborhood. The property is only occupied three (3) day a week, Filed Note Description The proposed use (a neighborhood church) will meet the needs of the neighborhood. It is in an area with several other churches, and would be in accordance with the comprehensive zoning plan. FOR THE FIRM, Page 2 SURVEY LEGEND —E--E---- ELECTRIC LINE = CONCRETE SURFACE ❑ A.C. AIR CONDITIONING UNIT = — — FOOD FENCE CRASS AREA = COVERED AREA ° P.P. POWER POLE CHAIN LINK FENCE —T—T— TELEPHONE LINE = ROCK OR GRAVEL STREETLIGHT X BARBED WIRE FENCE CLIENT. _EL SHADDAI MOM_, 2 SCALE: F" = 30' Ni LOT 0 LOT 5 LOT 4 FOUND 1/2" S 99°59' 10" E 49.91' M IRON RO (CALLED EAST ) (B D 1/2'" FOUND IRON ROD 5.88 , p w w w "Oil w +CONC t�AB W� W W 5.67 w w w ° w w 4' CHAIN LINK w < w w w w w FENCE W ROCK w W w w DRIVE w LOT 8.C. yW� WOOD w U4 W w C/ CY q Fr o BUILDING ON DIRT a d w W W w LOT 7 RECEPTICAL w o w w w* L O T. 9. CO w DNc a a CS Oe}a ....ate 1640 W TyEP ze.so• vx � y a' ONE STORY 4 w w WOOD w RESIDENCE ON PIERS n M O" SAVE HT = 11.0' TOP OF ROOF = w * e 6 EXISTING 810 ° BLDG W �ON EXISTING TALLOW TREES ALONG FENCE LINE WHEE /� „ a°0 w RAMP(WOOD) WEST 49.90CHAIR ' W * W * FOUND 1/2" (GALLED WEST 50.00`J o W W w IRON PIPE GONG WALK FOUND 518"Zi— e IRON PIPE �}- TOP OF DITCH EXISTING 6' DRIVEWAY ° DGE OF ASPHALT -. 1570 ROBERTS AVENUE (60' R.O. W. ) NOTES: 1. PARKING REQUIREMENTS 5 SPACES (I HC SPACE) 2. FRONT AND BACK ENTRACNCES SHOWN ARE 4' EXTERIOR DOORS FAVOT 3.EXISTING LANDSCAPING SCREENING EXISTS ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE PROPERTY AND ��rr 4. HANDICAP RAMP EXISTS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING ENGINEERING SURVEYING, INC. 5. IRRIGATION WILL BE BY HOSE BIBB (1.050 SQFT BLDG) AND �7 6. EXTERIOR LIGHTING IS ATTACHED TO THE REAR AND FRONT OF 2525 Calder Street THE STRUCTURE Beaumont, Texas 77702 7. DRAINAGE WILL BE TO THE DITCH LOCATED IN THE ROBERTS ROW (409) 813-3410 Fax (409) 813-3484 101 5 4 .1 it I I Cs S 10 it i 12 J7 4 U-11 ;I P a,—;1,, j -10 0 40 j 9 /0 20 /0 AV r> T a0 FILE 1627-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow a church in an RM-H NORTH (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling High Density) District. Location: 1570 Roberts Ave. A Applicant: Earnestine Flowers SCALE 111=200, 4= 50 (6U — 40 K to r 5 L VAR If 7 0 BOLIVAR ST. !4 2 50 Zz 50 54 53 49M Z' 1 4 3 1 1 lg d'5 Y "'n V-, -1 1 pj. I 50 50 /0 !!0 ♦•, �M 50 50 36 10 U It -60 . Ien - Q064-PTJ P4,2,< LO-0 60 NA- r I I I Z. 0 /0 1/ CARryRIoHr ^'o CARTWRIGHT AVE. 5 ice RoheRrq ROBERTS AVE. :10 S 4 j I 81 A .4 7 0 1 P /0 1 '1 PR 54 1 64 A 82 A f, PRAIRIE AVE. ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE) 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; 2. That the establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property; 1 That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided; 4. 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 general public or adjacent developments; S. That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, 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 in Compliance x Em Application is not in Comments Compliance Attached ANALYSIS continued This application is in compliance with seven of the eight conditions necessary for approval. Comments on items 4 and 7 follow: 4. There are 5 off-street parking spaces shown. The Zoning Ordinance requires I parking space for each 4 seats. This would limit maximum capacity to 20 persons. 7. The church is asking for a modification to the landscaping/screening requirements on the north, east and west sides of the property. Tallow trees and a 4' high chain link fence are located along the east property line. To the north is a 20' wide alley. On the property to the west, a building sits on the property line. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Earnestine Flowers PROPERTY OWNER: Same LOCATION: 1570 Roberts LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 8, Block 62, Cartwright Addition EXISTING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density) District PROPERTY SIZE: 0.16 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Church FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: "X" - Minimal flooding SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Residential RM-fl(ResideiitialMtiltipleFaiiiilyDwelling-l�ligliestDeiisity) District EAST: Residential RM-11 SOUTH: Roberts Park RM-H WEST: Residential RM-11 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: None GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued STREETS: DRAINAGE: WATER: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: FIRE PROTECTION: ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Roberts Avenue - 60'wide local street with 18' pavement width. Curb and gutter 2" water line Available Fire protection is provided by Station # 3, 805 Woodrow, Services are adequate.