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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1602-PREA DATE: February 20,2002 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Request for a specific use permit to allow a drinking place in a GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District. The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request for a specific use permit. Jerry Jones, the owner of Club Fusion, was given a certificate of occupancy in October, 2001. Mr. Jones is now applying for a specific use pen -nit for a drinking place to allow the sale and on -site consumption of alcohol beverages. This club will not provide "adult entertainment". The current hours of operation are Thursday through Saturday, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Mr. Jones plans to continue those hours. Entertainment will typically be provided by a disc jockey with possible live entertainment once a month. Three businesses now occupy the subject property, Club Fusion, Aaron's Rental and Wood's Wireless. There a total of 61 parking spaces on the property. 116 spaces are required for the club. The club will be open when the other stores are closed. In addition, Mr. Jones has permission from Best Buy, next door, to use its parking for any overflow. No additional signage is proposed. Aaron's has an electronic reader board that is used by the applicant. Mr. Jones has been made aware that the all messages on the reader board shall be stationary, as intermittent or flashing lighting is not permitted. Exhibits are attached, PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 7 Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Plat D22, Tract 53, F. Bigner Survey, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.996 acres, more or less. � b B ... J• .. r .. ,.. _. 4 t � ,.. V r . . ) � - , ,:.. FILE 1602-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow a drinking place in the GC- NORTH MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) district. Location: 4345 Eastex Freeway t Applicant: Jerry Jones SCALE 1 "=20q' u Lij r--- i <h y cry' p w ' Yyl3 �s 11, Tf- CA R M�,wH BEST BUY h • w ■+ ti '1. Q STJB ECT 1 i 1 raa i uo 4 dZ9 s,IV 40, \ N11, 1 J I z� �d fir 44 4y , . t j �tz. • r `. � ... ,. - } �•� � , a(�• •ram* • t1s Z ou) Qcw) v )Q (lAj )FIc �l a o � PP�E� �� � c Q-TR;�wVIM-k j -W k's P\AA I 4s E�1�K I kl,,A �� ��c c�� �ea�ps, Ohl i�-i ES � o 2 ;q ) oqq;r�� � �S 1� rJ � tDca, Tlc� a�- e �121ci � E. (J'�1 t�c�.� �S - ��► C�� �'� �% ©�.�-�c� � �, s.��' �D Cod � � tv) v A E G V`F'v:) OTC C-1 r4,fic) J A� � 1 �oA- ke oQ W �� �A�� y� � J 5f-I n '21� �" i � \( (.,-" �,' k, () (_ '.VIA w �' _ �3 kV*\ cA Of 1925 s*Lg1w*si Froomy, Ste. 200 Houmon, TX 77008 dear Richarderson QM80-3784 400-88D-3133 FAX G-L# 801-060UO2-15-15 The following items are addressed. PARKING SPACE THAT MIGHT BE NEEDED (M 4345 EASTEX FWY. This note Is In reference to the additional parking we may need at our location at 4345 eastex fwy. Our manager has spoken to the store manager at Best Buy, next to our bldg,, about the possible use of their space. Tammy, store manager a Best Buy, located next to our site at 400-892-8793, stated that she didn't have a problem with us using the parking space. Jerry L. nes, PA c7f� Yw- �/ / / (7/v 3-;'� , q0 6 C IF ul- *# CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE Application Application isin 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 2. That the establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property; x 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 x 5. 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 harmony and compatibility with adjacent property; and x 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. x x ANALYSIS continued This application is in compliance with the eight conditions necessary for approval. Following are comments on Conditions 2, 4 and 8: 2. The property is surrounded by commercial uses and vacant property. All surrounding property is zoned GC -MD. The proposed use is compatible with the area, 4. The applicant has an agreement with Best Buy to handle overflow parking. 8. The Comprehensive Plan designates this property as part of the Eastex Freeway Activity Corridor. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Jerry Jones PROPERTY OWNER: Eastex Square, Inc. LOCATION: 4345 Eastex Freeway LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Plat D22, Tract 53, F. Bigner Survey EXISTING ZONING: GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District PROPERTY SIZE: EXISTING LAND USES: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: SURROUNDING LAND USES NORTH: Commercial EAST: Eastex Freeway SOUTH: Commercial WEST: Vacant COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: 0.996 acres Commercial "C" - Minimal flooding SURROUNDING ZONING: GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District GC -MD GC -MD GC -MD Eastex Freeway Activity Corridor NMI GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued STREETS: Eastex Freeway feeder road DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter WATER: Water is available. SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: Sanitary sewer is available. FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by Station #2, Wilson at Ironton and Station #4, Gladys at Lucas. ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Services are adequate.