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Home My WebLink About1612-PDATE: April 15,2002 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager UK SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a church in an RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District. FILE: 1612-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request for a specific use permit with modification of the landscaping and screening requirements along the south, cast and west property lines. Reverend Robert Robinson, pastor of First Believers Temple Church, is asking for a specific use permit to conduct church services in a former Masonic Temple building at 1375 East Lucas. The building is 3,200 sq. ft. in size. There are two driveway approaches on East Lucas. An existing parking area, accommodating 27 parking spaces, is at the rear of the building. The building sits approximately 145' off the street. The south 130+/- feet is open space, A 32 sq. ft. sign will be constructed approximately 30'froni the front property line. The sign must not exceed 15' in height. Properties to the east and south are residential. The 2 acres to the west are vacant. The applicant is asking for a modification to the landscaping and screening requirements along the south, east and west property lines. There is a 6' high chain link fence along the east property line and a 4' high chain link fence and vegetation along the south property line. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 40 . Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Tract 37, Plat D- 19, A. Williams Survey, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 2 acres, more or less. 1325 East Lucas First Bellevens, Temple Beaumont, Texas 77703 4098999484 Church 1, the specific will be compatible with and not injurious for the use and enjoyment of other property, nor diminish or impair property value within close vicinity. 2. The establishment of the specific will not hinder normal, orderly development and improvement of the nearby vacant property, 3— That adequate utility access roads, drainage and all other necessary supporting are already provided. 4. Design, location arrangement of all driveways parking spaces, provide for safe and convenient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic without affecting the general public, or nearby development. 5. Will have adequate nuisance prevention measures and prevent control bad odor, fumes, dust, noises and vibration. 6. Directional lighting has been proved so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties. 7. There are plenty landscaping and screening to ensure harmony, and compatibility with adjacent property. 8. The proposed use is in accordance with the comprehensive plan. 9. Proposed use: Church Services 10. We are requesting a waiver of fence on the right (west) side of the property. There is a fence already on the left (east) side and in the back (South) side of the property Sincerely Rev. R.N. Robinson Supertindent Beaumont Northern District a jot L 'wo rrlt SOS! ooa�,*LL Ob 1 -0 I it A 1:,i M MA41' I-LJCA5 pw-- i�tErr 5 of PITCH wro 1"Os'so"s 'to FIRST BELIEVERS CHURCH BRrMA'S DRAWrjG BoARD W 23rd St - B*wmonLIp*xm* 7rM st, to 4 f [FILE '1'6'1'2--'P: Request for a specific use permit to allow a church in an RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) district. (Residential Location: tio ocation: 12375 E. Lucas Applicant: Robert Robinson 13 to 103 IN" rm D'au RM�,— MIX PEN FAIRWAY ST. 0 NORTH SCALE 1 11=200' A. 4 0 z ; V • • 60 50 1 60 1 60, T vo 3 60-T -60 $6 70 XT °0. to. 66 - 6 8492 - 6 - 0 P 'o 14 A 1 2 N 3 4 try If# MINA 0 It to I • 114 f5j 0 5 0 10 to 970 to 14 is 0 a 0 11 to a 9 1 164 13 14 a 0 rsi V v v V - 0 DAD I Zz I 1 1113 51, 5501 S4 64 "Got 60 6. VL 209 71 104 104 ,04 60 to ll?I? ts 93 24 is ST 0 1600 1-3,00 TRINIDAD ST. 1300 W MOO 120 0 35 793 59 /6 60 .0 too a -01 0 60 log 0 109 60 109 0 109 60 0 1 Is 10 0 07 to a 3 .9 10 0 0 13 3. W iA 0 0 it 3 1 0) IS # ca 63 0 0 cr 4 W Ix ,Ky 0 3 TO W co 4 0 W 12 z a D 4 I2 4 It 0 W IM cle 11 M 0 ## Olt 0 11 109 100 ov 100 109 too 109 0 -0 00 4 •10 120 0 be e ]06.,06 n�4 ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE) Application Application is in is not in Comments Compliance Compliance Attached 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; x x 2. That the establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property; x 3. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided; x 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; x S. That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration; x 6. That directional lighting will be provided so as not to disturb Or adversely affect neighboring properties; x 7. That there are sufficient landscaping and screening to insure harniony and compatibility with adjacent property; and 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with tile Comprehensive Plan. x ANALYSIS continued This application is in compliance with seven of the eight conditions necessary for approval. Comments on items I and 7 follow: I This property was used as a Masonic Temple for many years and had little or no impact on neighboring properties. The same can be said for the proposed church. 7. The applicant is requesting a modification to the landscaping and screening requirements along the south, cast and west property lines. There is a 6' high chain link fence along the east property line and a 4' high chain link fence and vegetation along the south property line. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Reverend Robert Robinson PROPERTY OWNER: Lola M. Taylor LOCATION: 1375 East Lucas LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tract 37, Plat D- 19, A. Williams Survey EXISTING ZONING: RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District PROPERTY SIZE: 2.0 acres EXISTING LAND USES: Former Masonic Temple FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: "C" - Minimal flooding SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Vacant RM-14 (Residential Multiple Family - Highest Density) District EAST: Residential RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District SOUTH: Residential RS WEST: Vacant RS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: Existing Masonic Temple GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued STREETS: DRAINAGE: WATER: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: FIRE PROTECTION: ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: East Lucas - a major collector with a 60' wide right-of-way and a 20' wide pavement. Open ditch 8" water line 8" water line Fire protection is provided by Station #2, Wilson @ Ironton Services are adequate.