HomeMy WebLinkAboutAmended Plat - Lots 352-362, Block 69, Beaumont Townsite into Lots 356-A & 356-BDATE: April 15,2002
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Consider the Amended Plat - Lots 356-362, Block 69, Beaumont Townsite into Lots
356-A & 356-B
FILE: Amended Plat - Lots 356-362, Block 69, Beaumont Townsite into Lots 356-A & 356-B
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends approval of this amended plat with approval of the
variance to the lot size requirement and subject to the following conditions:
1) A 20 foot storm sewer easement must be retained.
2) A 15 foot utility easement must be retained.
3) An erosion control plan and grading permit must be submitted before any soil
disturbing activities are begun.
The subject property was bought through a Jefferson County tax sale. The property was bought
jointly by two individuals and they wish to divide and develop the property for new office
buildings. The amended plat is drawn in such a inanner as to allow both property owners an
equal share of 0.6384 acres each.
The property is zoned LI (Light Industrial). The minimum lot requirements demand that a lot
beaminimum oflOO'xIOO'and lO,000sq. ft. itiarea. Lots 356-A and 356-B do not meet the
minimum lot widths. The lots are approximately 96' wide and approximately 84' wide,
respectively.
Section 24-30 of the Subdivision Regulations allows for variances subject to four conditions:
1) The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public safety, health, or
welfare or injurious to other property,
2) The conditions upon which the request for a variance is based are unique to the
property for which the variance is sought and are not applicable generally to other
property,
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3) Because of the particular physical surroundings, shape or topographical conditions of
the specific property involved, a particular hardship to the owner would result, as
distinguished from a mere inconvenience, if the strict terms of these regulations are
enforced.
4) The variance will not in any significant way vary the provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance, Zoning Map or Comprehensive Plan.
Exhibits are attached,
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SUSAN J. OLIVER
ATTORNEY KI'LAW
505 MILAM, SUITE 600
BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77701-4044
MAR 2
TELEPHONE 409-835-4000
FACSIMILE 409-835-1140
E-MAIL SUSANj0L1VER@,1ao1.com
March 21, 2002
Mr. Stephen Richardson
Planning Manager
City of Beaumont
Planning Commission
P. O. Box 3827
Beaumont, TX 77704-3827
Re: Amended Final Plat of Lots 356 through360
Block 69 of Beaumont Townsite and Tract 35,
Part of Noah Tevis Abstract 52, Jefferson County, Texas
Dear Mr. Richardson:
Please consider our request of variance to lot dimensions as shown on the Final Amended
Plat of the aforementioned property based on the following conditions:
a) The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public safety, health or
welfare or injurious to other property, Nor will it be contrary to public interest, for
it will allow the further development of commercial properties in the downtown area.
b) The conditions for which this request is made are unique to this property and are not
generally applicable to other property, The said property having been sold by virtue
of a Resolution of the Jefferson County Commissioner's Court, and originally
surveyed as five lots, each being approximately sixty feet by one hundred eighty
fect,(60' X 180') with an additional Tract called Tract 35 of the Noah Tevis Survey.
Having been purchased jointly it is now the wish of the property owners to divide and
develop the said property for new office buildings. Being zoned light industrial the
minimum lot size requirements are one hundred feet by one hundred fect,(l 00' X
100'). The Final Amended Plat subdivides said property in such a manner as to allow
both property owners equal share of 0.6384 acres each. However, this subo:vision
will not meet the one hundred foot width, but well exceeds the depth requirements
and the overall square footage requirements within the zoning provisions for light
industrial zones. (See Final Amended Plat ).
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C) Due to the physical location and the irregular shape of the said property, division
strictly adhering to the zoning ordinance governing lot widths would impose undue
hardship to the owners as it would not enable fair and equitable division in respect
to prime commercial frontage. Therefore, causing one to have a lesser investment and
depreciating future resale value of that individual's commercial property.
d) This variance request will not significantly vary from the provisions of the zoning
ordinance for which it is governed. The minimum lot size width requirement would
be merely reduced by three point five three feet,(3.53') for Tract "A" and by sixteen
point four seven feet,(l 6.47) for Tract "B". (See Amended Plat). However, all other
requirements are well exceeded.
Also enclosed is the original and 25 copies of the survey, as requested, as well as my check
number 3554 payable to the City of Beaumont for $150.00, together with my check number 3555
payable to Jefferson County for $26.00, We will present a current tax certificate to you shortly.
Thank you for time and consideration.
Susan J.,pliver,
Individdally and on behalf of
Marsha A. Normand, with permission
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Enclosures
cc: Ms. Marsha A. Normand
Attorney at Law
2615 Calder, Suite 702
Beaumont, TX 77702
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GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT:
Susan J. Oliver and Marsha A. Normand
PROPERTY OWNER:
Same
LOCATION:
Corners of Park, Neches and Blanchette
EXISTING ZONING:
LI (Light Industrial) District
PROPERTY SIZE:
1.366 acres
EXISTING LAND USES:
Vacant
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE:
"C" - Minimal Flooding
SURROUNDING LAND USES:
SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Commercial
LI (Light Industrial)
EAST: Commercial
CBD (Central Business District)
SOUTH: Vacant
III
WEST: Vacant
LI
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
Conservation and Revitalization
OTHER PHYSICAL
FEATURES:
None
STREETS:
Park Street, a major arterial with a 61' wide
right-of-way with a 40' wide pavement.
Blanchette, a major collector with a 61' wide
right-of-way with a 40'wide pavement, Neches
Avenue, a major collector with a 6 Pwide right-
of-way with a 40'wide pavement.
DRAINAGE:
Existing storm sewers
WATER:
Existing water lines
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE:
Existing sanitary sewer lines
FIRE PROTECTION:
Fire protection is provided by Station fl, 747
College.
ADEQUACY
OF SERVICE:
Services are adequate.