HomeMy WebLinkAbout625-OBDATE: June 17, 2002
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Consider a request to abandon the west 25.11 feet of the easement in the abandoned
Jefferson Street right-of-way between Wall and Forsythe Streets.
FILE: 625-OB
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request for an abandonment of the
easement,
St, Anthony Cathedral is requesting that the west 25.11 feet of the utility easement that was
created when Jefferson Street was abandoned in 1988. The purpose for this abandonment is
so that the church can expand.
Exhibits are attached,
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being the westerly 25.11' x 300'portion of the general utility easement created by Ord. 88-100
in the 700 block of the abandoned Jefferson Street right-of-way, containing 0.172 acres, more
or less.
Diocese of Beaumont
Mail: Post Office Box 3948
Beaumont, Texas 77704-3948
Location: 703 Archie Avenue at Forsythe
Beaumont, TX 77701-2899
Office of the Bishop
May 23, 2001
Mr. Stephen Richardson, Planning Manager
City of Beaumont
Planning Division
P. O. Box 3827
Beaumont, Texas 77704-3827
Dear Mr. Richardson:
Telephone: (409) 838-0451 ext. 130
Fax: (409) 838-4511
Email: curtisjg@dioceseofbmt,org
Saint Anthony Cathedral is making application to the City of Beaumont requesting a
utility easement 25.11 feet of the west side of the 700 block of Jefferson Street between
Wall and Forsythe Streets. The reason for this application is for the purpose of this
church's expansion.
Enclosed are the necessary documentation and application fee check. Kindly contact
Reverend Jeremiah McGrath at 833-6433 for any other required information or materials.
Thanking your for your assistance in this matter and remain with every best wish, I am,
Sin
Most Reverend Curtis J. Guillory, S. V. D., D. D.
Bishop of Beaumont
FILE 625-OB: Request to abandon the west 25.11' of the utility easement in the NORTH
abandoned Jefferson Street right-of-way between Wall and Forsythe Streets.
Applicant: Father Jeremiah McGrath, Diocese of Beaumont
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GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC
UTILITIES
APPLICANT:
Rev. Jeremiah McGrath, St. Anthony Cathedral
PROPERTY OWNER:
City of Beaumont
LOCATION:
Westerly portion of the abandoned right-of-way
in the 700 block of Jefferson Street,
EXISTING ZONING:
RCR (Residential Conservation and
Revitalization)
PROPERTY SIZE:
0.172 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES:
General utility casement
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE:
"C" - Minimal flooding
SURROUNDING LAND USES:
SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Forsythe Street
RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District
EAST: Utility easement
RCR
SOUTH: Wall Street
RCR
WEST: St. Anthony Cathedral
RCR
OTHER PHYSICAL
FEATURES:
None
STREETS:
Jefferson Street - a local street with a 6 1. 1 F
wide right-of-way.
DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter
WATER: None
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: 8" sanitary sewer line