HomeMy WebLinkAbout1558-ZDATE: June 18, 2001
TO: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Request to rezone a lot at Lincoln and Hemlock from RM-H (Residential Multiple
Family Dwelling -Highest Density) to LI (Light Industrial) District.
FILE: 1558-Z
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends denial of the zone change. Light Industrial surrounded
by residential zoning is "spot" zoning and is not in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan
or the Charlton Pollard Neighborhood Plan.
The applicant has requested a zoning change from RM-H to LI in order to construct a
welding shop.
The old Charlton -Pollard High School tract is to the north. The lot fronts on Hemlock and
is surrounded on the west, south and cast by single family residences. The immediate
neighborhood is zoned RM-H.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices mailed to property owners 26
Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Lot 17, Block 2, Willard First Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas,
containing 0.16 acres, more or less.
Joseph Durousseau Jr.
2050 Hemlock Street.
(409)833-5530
Zoning Change Request
Joseph Durousseau Jr.
Request For Zoning Ordinance Change
My name is Joseph Durousseau, Jr., and I've been a resident of the Charlton -
Pollard Neighborhood since 1946. I'm also an active member of the Charlton -
Pollard Neighborhood Association. My interest in requesting this change is simply
that I'm of the opinion that I can make some difference in the lives of some of these
young adults by opening a welding shop in the Charlton -Pollard Neighborhood. The
intent is to teach this skill in order to enhance the quality of life of those involved. I
am totally aware of the condition of my community caused by drug abuse, and by
children and young adults who view this as a common way of life. My desire is to
establish opportunities for the employment and training in the field of welding, -and
to show the members of my community that there is a better way.
I have discussed my intentions with several residents as well as fundamental
organizations involved in the neighborhood (C-PNA and Weed and Seed members)
and was encouraged by their avid support. The property in question is the adjoining
lot of the former Charlton -Pollard High School campus located on the intersection
of Hemlock and Lincoln. It is my understanding that the old school site is owned by
the Exxon -Mobil Corporation and is the subject of an ongoing discussion between
the Port of Beaumont and Exxon -Mobil. -
In advance, I would like to thank you for giving your attention to this matter,
and hopefully helping me make this truly a worthwhile venture.
Sincerely,
Joseph Durousseau
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FILE 155 Request for a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family
Dwelling High Density) to LI (Light Industrial).
Location: Lincoln St. at Hemlock St.
Applicant: Joseph & Delores Durousseau
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GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Joseph and Delores Durousseau
PROPERTY OWNER: Joseph and Delores Durousseau
LOCATION: Southeast comer of Lincoln and Hemlock,
EXISTING ZONING:
PROPERTY SIZE:
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE:
EXISTING LAND USES:
SURROUNDING LAND USES:
NORTH: Vacant 10 acre tract
EAST: Residences
SOUTH: Residences
WEST: Residences
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
OTHER PHYSICAL
FEATURES:
STREETS:
WATER:
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE:
(2055 Hemlock)
RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -
Highest Density) District
60'x 116'
"C" - (Minimal Hazard)
Vacant lot
SURROUNDING ZONING:
RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest
Density) District
RM-H
RM-H
RM-14
Conservation and Revitalization
Lincoln - a 40' right-of-way with an 18'
pavement, Hemlock has a 50'right-of-way and
a 16'pavement.
There is an 18" storm sewer in Lincoln. Open
ditch in Hemlock.
There are 6" water lines in Lincoln and
Hemlock.
There is a 6" sanitary sewer in Lincoln and an
8" in Hemlock.
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued
FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by Station # 11,
2185 Sabine Pass.
ADEQUACY Services are adequate. Lincoln is a substandard
OF SERVICE: street.