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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-15-01 PC MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING AND JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL October 15, 2001 City Council Chambers A Regular Meeting and Joint Public Hearings of Planning Commission and City Council were held on October 15, 2001 with the following members present: Commission members present: Vice -Chairman Greg Dykeman Commissioner Bill Lucas Commissioner Marty Craig Commissioner Dohn LaBiche Commissioner Carlos Hernandez Commission members absent: Chairman Laurie Leister Commissioner Dale Hallmark Commissioner Glenn Bodwin Commissioner Albert Robinson Councilmernbers present: Mayor Pro -Tern Guy Goodson Councilman -at -Large Andrew Cokinos Councilman Audwin Samuel Councilmernber Lulu Smith Councilmembers absent: Mayor David W. Moore Councilmember-at-Large Becky Ames Councilmember Bobbie Patterson Also present: Stephen Richardson, Planning Manager; Murray Duren, Senior Planner; Tyrone Cooper, First Assistant City Attorney; Cheryl Robinson, Senior Planner; Bill Dupree, Senior Planner; Jill Cole, Recording Secretary; Adina Abshire, Planning Technician and Stephen Bonczek, City Manager M Q a molf'r,"I &II-m-mlaual Commissioner LaBiche made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting and Joint Public Hearings held September 17, 2001. Commissioner Hernandez seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. Planning Commission October 15, 2001 In pro $I W.1 takTil DIX-MEV, 1) Preliminaly Plat-Wil low Oak Estates: Consider the Preliminary Plat of Willow Oak Estates, Lots 1-24; 7.45 acres out of the W. B. Dyches Survey, Ali. 17. Applicant: Fittz and Shipman, Inc. for Dup-Co Builders Mr. Richardson stated that the subject plat is the first phase of a 12 lot single family residential development. The property is located on the west side of Old Voth Road at Chinn Lane. Dup-Co Builders is proposing to develop this overall 7.45 acre tract with 24 lots served by a 950 foot cul-de-sac. Dup-Co is requesting a variance to the maximum cul-de-sac length requirement of 800 feet. At the time the staff report was written, Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat of Phase One subject to the following conditions: 0 Correct the location map. Add 10'wide utility easements along the exterior side lot lines of Lots I and 24, which abut Old Voth Road; and 0 Add note on plat explaining City access to water and sewer easement lying across Lots 20-24. However, on October 11, a letter was received from DD#6 expressing concern over how this subdivision will drain. A copy of the letter was provided to the Commission. In that letter, it states that drainage of the subdivision is a real issue. For it to be addressed, DD#6 has suggested several options. A copy of this letter was faxed to the consulting engineer, John Holm with Fittz and Shipman. He has discussed this with the City Engineer and the developer. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the plat subject to the three conditions listed above, but also subject to the drainage of this subdivision being addressed to the satisfaction of DD#6 and the City. Vice -Chairman Dykeman asked for the applicant's comments. John Holm with Fittz and Shipman, Inc., the applicant, addressed the Commission. N Planning Commission October 15,2001 Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve. the Preliminary Plat of Willow Oak Estates, Lots 1-24 as requested, subject to the following conditions: 0 Correct the location map; 0 Add 10' wide utility easements along the exterior side lot lines of Lots I and 24, which abut Old Voth Road; 0 Add note on plat explaining City access to water and sewer easement lying across Lots 20-24. Subject to the drainage of the subdivision being addressed to the satisfaction of DD#6 and the City. Commissioner LaBiche seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. "Eaz"Um 11 [a.- it x-I Ell low Mayor Pro -Tern Goodson called the Joint Public Hearings of October 15, 2001 to order and explained the purpose of the joint hearing process and then turned the meeting over to Vice - Chairman Dykeman. He explained the policies and procedures for the hearing process. I File 42-HC: Consider the (HC-L) Historic Cultural Landmark Preservation Designation for the building at 461-469 Bowie. Applicant: Karen Ingwersen Mr. Richardson told the Commission and Council that Dr. Hel vy Hiner, Jr., owner of the "Coate Building" is requesting this designation. The building is currently undergoing extensive renovation and is going to be home of a new restaurant and jazz club. The building was evaluated using the City of Beaumont's ten criteria for designation. The building was constructed in 1914. Great pain is being taken to preserve the exterior of the building. The building was home to the Bowie Club which was one of the places raided by the James Commission in 1960. This designation is recommended by the Beaumont Historic Landmark Commission, Nineteen notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet. One response in favor and none in opposition were returned. Slides of the subject property were shown. Vice -Chairman Dykeman opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. N Planning Commission Oclober 15, 2001 Wayne Ingwersen, 2501 Broadway, addressed the Commission. Vice -Chairman Dykeman asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Lucas made a motion to approve the (HC-L) Historic Cultural LandmarkPreservation Designation for the building at 461-469 Bowie as requested in File 42-HC. Commissioner LaBiche seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. 2) Filel583-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow a climate controlled storage facility in a GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District. Location: 10255 Eastex Freeway Applicant: Centurion Capital, Inc. Mr. Richardson stated that the subject property is the former location of the old Palace Restaurant and Club. The owner, Bruce Craig, would like to convert the property into a climate controlled self -storage facility. In addition to the existing building, he also plans to make an addition to the building on the north side and construct covered parking stalls for boats, recreational vehicles and trailers. In 1998, a specific use permit was granted for a wholesale durable goods operation dealing with wastewater disposal units. That specific use permit was never used. On the site plan, as submitted, there was a concern about inadequate parking. However, Mr. Craig has submitted a new site plan indicating more than adequate parking. In addition, staff was recommending that four boat stalls, two at the southwest comer and two at the northwest comer be removed in order to create less of an impact on the residential subdivision to the west. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the specific use permit subject to the removal of four boat stalls. Ten notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet. No responses in favor or in opposition were returned. Slides of the subject property were shown. Vice -Chairman Dykeman opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. 4 Planning Commission October 15,2001 Bruce Craig, the applicant, was present and addressed the Commission. Vice -Chairman Dykeman asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve the specific use permit to allow a climate controlled storage facility in a GC -MD District at 10255 Eastex Freeway as requested in File 1583-P, subject to the removal of two boat stalls from the southwest row of stalls and two stalls from the northwest row. Commissioner Lucas seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. 3) File 1584-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow a church in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District. Location: 2570 Laurel Avenue Applicant: Reverend Dean Tucker Mr. Richardson stated that the applicant, Reverend Dean Tucker, would like to open Our Lady of the Light Church and Alternative Healing Center in an existing house. Church services and other events would be held on evenings and on the weekend. Counseling would be available to a number of health and family problems. Other services include therapeutic massage, bookstore and gift shop and an Internet outreach ministry. Parking would be at the rear of the building and next door at Dr. Cobbett's dental office. Dr. Cobbett is Reverend Tucker's wife and she has given permission to use her parking lot. The church's use of that parking will not interfere with the doctor's office hours. Reverend Tucker has requested a modification to the landscaping/screening requirements on the north and east sides of the subject property. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the request with a modification to the landscaping and screening requirements. Twenty-five notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet. One response in favor and one in opposition were returned. Slides of the subject property were shown. Discussion between the Commission, Council and staff followed regarding parking. Vice -Chairman Dykeman opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. M Planning Commission October 15, 2001 Reverend Dean Tucker, the applicant, addressed the Commission and answered questions regarding daily operation, staff and parking. Vice -Chairman Dykeman asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Craig clarified that the parking has been reviewed and approved by the Traffic Division. Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve a specific use permit to allow a church in an RCR District at 2570 Laurel Avenue as requested in File 1584-P, with a waiver of the landscaping and screening requirements on the north and east sides of the subject property. Commissioner Lucas seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 3:2 (LaBiche, Hernandez). 4) File 1585-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow a print shop in a GC -MD (General Commcrcial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District. Location: 2755 Washington Boulevard Applicant: Darrell W. Redcaux Mr. Richardson stated that Darrell Redeaux, owner of Affordable Printing, wants to relocate his business to a space in an existing strip center. Affordable Printing prints letterhead, envelopes, business cards, books, invitations and carbonless forms, among other things. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the specific use pen -nit. Twenty-eight notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet. No responses in opposition or in favor were returned. Slides of the subject property were shown. Vice -Chairman Dykeman opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Darrell Redeaux, 3006 Corley, the applicant, addressed the Commission. Vice -Chairman Dykeman asked for comments in favor or in opposition. Jake Plaia, owner of the subject strip center, addressed the Commission in favor. The public hearing was closed. 0 Planning Commission October 15, 2001 In response to Commissioner Lucas, Mr. Redeaux said he would have a contract to take care of chemical disposal. Commissioner LaBiche made a motion to approve the specific use permit to allow a print shop in a GC -MD District at 2755 Washington Boulevard as requested in File 1585-P. Commissioner Hernandez seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. 5) File 1586-Z: Request for a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) to GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District or a more restrictive commercial district. Location: 4345 Crow Road Applicant: Robert Chapman Mr. Richardson told the Commission and Council that the owner of the subject property, Robert "Rocky" Chapman, wants to rezone the entire 1.232 acres at 4345 Crow Road. The property currently has a specific use permit on the front half for office use. Two office buildings have been built. Mr. Chapman has one client who would like him to build a free standing retail building and another that would like a free standing office building built at the rear of the property. The retail use would necessitate a zone change. GC -MD zoning is to the north and west of the subject property. The Comprehensive Plan designates this property as part of a Regional Commercial Center. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the request. Thirty-three notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet. No responses in opposition or in favor were returned. Slides of the subject property were shown. Vice -Chairman Dykeman opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Robert Chapman, the applicant, addressed the Commission. Vice -Chairman Dykeman asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve a zone change from RM-H to GC - MD for the property at 4345 Crow Road as requested in File 1586-Z. Commissioner LaBiche seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. 0 Planning Commission October 15,2001 6) File 1587-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow an art gallery in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District. Location: 581 N. 9n` Street Applicant: Ruth Megnet Mr. Richardson stated that Ruth Megnet, owner of the property at 581 N. 9 th , wants to open an art gallery at the former location of the Borenstein Art Gallery. The art gallery will be open on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and by appointment. The Traffic Manager is requiring some modifications to the proposed parking lot at the rear of the property. Ms. Megnet is requesting a waiver of the landscaping and screening requirements on the south and west sides of the property. To the south is a vacant structure previously used as a florist shop and to the west is a dentist office. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the request subject to the Traffic Manager's required changes and a waiver of the landscaping/screening requirements on the south and west sides. Twenty-one notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet. No responses in favor or in opposition were returned. Slides of the subject property were shown. Chairman Leister opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Ruth Megnet, the applicant, addressed the Commission. Vice -Chairman Dykeman asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public bearing was closed. Commissioner Lucas made a motion to approve a specific use permit to allow an art gallery in an RCR District at 581 N. 9' Street as requested in File 1587-P. Commissioner Craig seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. 7) File 1588-P: Request for two specific use permits to allow a home decor shop and a restaurant in a PUD (Planned Unit Development) District. Location: 3350 Dowlen Road Applicant: Brentwood Investments Development Company, L. P. Mr. Richardson stated that the home decor shop and restaurant would go in Building "B" of Tuscany Park. Planning Commission October 15, 2001 Brent Coon is the owner and developer of Tuscany Park, a professional office and commercial complex. The property is zoned PUD. The property was zoned RM-H with a specific use pen -nit for offices. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the requests. Ten notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. No notices in favor or in opposition were received. Slides of the subject area were shown. Vice -Chairman Dykeman opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Richard Guseman addressed the Commission on behalf of Brentwood Investments Development Company, L. P. Vice -Chairman Dykeman asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Hernandez made a motion to approve two specific use permits to allow a home decor shop and a restaurant in a PUD District as requested in File 1588-P. Commissioner LaBiche seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 5:0. 8) File 1589-P: Request fora specific use permit to allow two guest quarters in an RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District. Location: #6 Estates of Montelaire Applicant: Gusernan Homes, Inc. Mr. Richardson told the Commission that Paul Ferguson is the owner of a three acre lot in the Montclaire Addition. He is building a 15,931 square foot main house on the property and would like to construct two accessory guest quarters - one a 2,030 square foot free standing unit and the other a 525 square foot unit attached to a proposed gymnasium. These structures will be placed at the rear and left rear of the large lot. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the specific use permit. Eleven notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet. No responses in favor or in opposition were returned. Slides of the subject property were shown. 0J Planning Commission October 15,2001 Vice -Chairman Dykeman opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Richard Guseman, the builder of the subject home, addressed the Commission. Vice -Chairman Dykeman asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Lucas made a motion to approve the specific use permit to allow two guest quarters in an RS District as requested in File 1589-P. Commissioner Craig seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0, OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Richardson reminded the Commission and Council that a special meeting will be held on Monday, October 22, 2001, for an annexation hearing. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:48 P.M. IN