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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1549-PDATE: March 19,2001 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Request for a specific use permit to allow the fabrication of steel wire and chain wire slings for industrial users. The property is zoned GC -MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) District. FILE: 1549-P MUNN The Planning Manager recommends approval of this application for a specific use permit. The request is in compliance with the eight conditions necessary for approval. The Manchester Sling Company wants to relocate to the site of a former scaffolding company. There is an existing warehouse located on the property at the northwest corner of Frederick and Sabine Pass. However, the scaffolding company (special trades contractor) has been absent from the site for more than two years. Therefore, the sling company is required to apply for the specific use permit. The company buys steel wire and chain in large quantities and designs and fabricates the product into slings to order. Various industries and manufacturers use the slings in their respective operations. The assembly of the slings will be done inside the warehouse. The warehouse - constructed many years ago - is positioned on the north and west property lines. It has dimensions of 60' x 140' or 8,400 square feet. The property measures approximately 214'x 200'. The RCR zoning to the north and west was a result of a rezoning study conducted during the 1980's. Exhibits are attached. Notices mailed to property owners 15 Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lot 14 and part of Lot 1, Block 2, Johnson Addition (aka Tax Tract No. 11), D. Brown Survey, AB-5, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.99 acres, more or less. 0 ter N.C. Dox It • M U TQN. TEAn9 712206381 srl' ANrior DA, . w VSTpN, TEXAS 77010 �r,zsr�.toe,, { M,ex,ts�l0tz.7to+ eMANCM LOCATION: JQT 3OV74 STREET it 11AWONT, TX 777; t,2032 Inca; wz 44za rAx: uaae�z�2®► iOi ,L, FREE 1,600-V)46W I FebruaI�y 16, 2Q41 6 Flanni�g Division Room 305 City Hell 801 Ma n Street beaumo t TX RE; Processes For Manchester Sling G I Dsa.r Sir: i In t.holdaily routine of our business we are required to frequently cut steal wire r pe and chain to length and does require use. of an electrically powered chop s w With carborandum cut off wheel. This wheel does produce a small amount of noi, e, yet nothing to disturb the nsighborhood. Also In the fabrication of slitiga We are required at times to use our 500 ton hydraulic press which also makes � minimal noise. We operate a forklift natural, gas powered with very lirtle noise and funas dischared, nothing harmful to the neighborhood or err-irobmant. You will find we are industrious but quiet in our business and do makie a good neighbor and asset to the community. We frequently dispose of ou6 ra6ants of wire rope at the proper sites and keep a E;ood clean .location. a Regard's; I MANCRESTER SLING COMPANY Jim S.eela Branch Manager i a to F"abricarars and SuppCiers of Alt Types Stings TOLL FREE 1-800-392.5510 P-0- BOX 15�91 * H( 5713 AFIMOR OR, (713) 873.7884 TEXAS 77220.5391 BRANCH LOCATION; IN, TEXAS 77020 1437 SOUTH STREET * BEAUMONT, TX 77701-2032 FAX (713)623-2901 (409) 832.4526 FAX: (409) 833-3299 2/161/01 PlalYling Jivision , Room 205 City Halll 801 Main Street Beau4nt,tiTexas '77701 i Re' �igna4p For 2050 Sabine Pass Avenue - Manchester Sling Co, The �ropseid Sighnage For This Losation Is Banner Type Sig,n Hung On The Outs de OfThe Building. Fabrictype Signs Per Jim Steele! Manchester Sling CD, Bmtf Texas 4— CC; FILE CC Trey Meador III Fabricators and Suppliers of All Types Stings 0 1437 South ST Beaumont TX 77701 Planning Division Room 205 City Hall 801 Main ST Beaumont, TX RE: Eight Conditions Specific Use Permit Dear Sirs; Phone 409-8324526 rin 409-833-3299 In accordance with the requirements of the application of a specific use permit I submit the following response to the eight conditions to be met. I do hope in submitting this requirement that it will serve to show you that we have been and will continue to be a good neighbor to the community. 1. Our business has been and is still located in the same location at 1437 South ST for 20 plus years and does adjoin a residential area. I believe that you will find we have if anything enhanced the neighborhood. In no way have we impeded or disrupted the residences as well as other businesses quality of life. We have always felt a strong kinship to the community. 2. The way the property in question is situated with an enclosed 6-ft hurricane fence and approximately 1/2-acre of land this property usage should enhance the value of the surrounding properties. The vacancy of this property at this time I am sure has a negative impact on the image of this area. Because of the size of the yard we will be able to move freely in the confines of the property and not disturb or impede other progress in the area. 3. The property has excellent drainage both in the yard and at the street. There is proper curbing in place on the 2 exposed street sides. The ground in the yard has been stabilized and is easily accessed without pressuring the existing traffic flow. Service by utilities is more than adequate and should not require modification, 4. With approximately 1/2 acre open land (yard) there is plenty of turning area and clearance for movement into and out of the property and should not disrupt the neighborhood and passing traffic. Page 1 Of 2 1437 South ST Beaumont TX 77701 Phone 409-8324526 Fax 409-833-3299 5. Again in our business we have been a neighbor not a nuisance. There is minimal noise and little or no waste created by our process. Nothing to pose an environmental problem and no chemical processes therefore no health risk. Our normal business hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday and requires very little after hours work as evenings and weekends are reserved for our families. 6. As far as lighting is concerned the shop is well lighted both inside and out. This lighting should not disturb our neighbors but should enhance security to the surrounding areas as well as our own property. 7. Our inhabitation of this property should enhance the neighborhood as we are a good clean partner of the community and we hope to bring more productivity to the area. 8. If the comprehensive plan addresses growing the surrounding area in an orderly manner and enhancing the area by creating a cooperative environment, then we are very much in accordance and look forward to partnering with our community, Sincerely , MANCHESTER SLING CC:Trey Meador III CC: File Jim Steele Branch Manager Page 2 Of 2 | Kill 60| ` ! | �ie use permit to allow the fabi NORTH � 4 U", , " C go rF2 wa (f "Icr, XVJGZPMZ(Lw ow n 4WJ7AM VMcflWRW KOC fwmvua ns a LIS IV) zi 0 LKOHnvag I- 5KI19 Hgls3xomvK T06Z 9LD CTL XVd 09!90 TO/CT/ZO 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 dinlinish 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; 3. 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; 5. 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 Application is ill is not ill Gxnments; Compliance Compliance Attached x - x ANALYSIS continued This application is in compliance with the eight conditions necessary for approval. Comments on items 1, 7 and 8 follow: 1 The site was used for years by Patent Scaffolding Company. The proposed cutting and fabricating of wire rope slings will take place indoors. It will occupy an existing warehouse which has not had a new tenant for quite some time. 7. The 140'x 60'building was constructed on the property lines on the north and west sides of the tract. There were no building setback requirements prior to 1981 for commercial or industrial buildings. The tract is enclosed by a 6'ehainlink fence and gates. The nursing home on the north has a solid brick wall abutting the north property line of the applicant's tract. No additional screening is necessary. 8. This proposed use of an empty building will advance the rehabilitation of the neighborhood. Most of the homes in the immediate neighborhood have been torn down, leaving vacant lots. GENERAL, INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: STATUS OF APPLICANT: LOCATION: EXISTING ZONING: PROPERTY SIZE: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: EXISTING LAND USES: Manchester Sling Company by Jim Steele Harsco Corporation and Patent Scaffolding Company (New Jersey) Prospective buyer 2050 Sabine Pass at Frederick GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District 0.99 acres, more or less "C" - (Minimal Hazard) Empty warehouse and grounds GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Sabine Oaks Nursing Horne and parking lot EAST: Vacant land SOUTH: Abandoned store, vacant tracts WEST: Vacant land COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: STREETS: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: INININIM"IfIll• SURROUNDING ZONING: RCR GC -MD GC -MD RCR Conservation and Revitalization Sabine Pass - a collector with a 54' right-of- way and a 36' pavement. Frederick - a 60' right-of-way with a 27' pavement. There is a 36" storm sewer in Sabine Pass and a 36" line in Frederick. There is an 8" water line in Sabine Pass and a 6" line in Frederick. There is a 36" sanitary sewer in Sabine Pass and a 6" line in Frederick. Fire protection is provided by Station #11, 2185 Sabine Pass. Services are adequate.