Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1600-PW 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 office and counseling space for a church ministry in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District and LI (Light Industrial) District. FILE: 1600-P The Planning Manager recommends approval of the specific use permit. Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, which is across the street from the subject property, wants to use the facility for office space and space for counseling for their church ministries. 860 Trinity is a former doctor's office that has long been vacant. In 1999, House of Praise Deliverance Ministries, received a specific use permit to allow the operation of a church education facility at this location. The building was to provide space for GED classes. This use never materialized. Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church now wishes to use the building to provide counseling space for such needs as addiction problems, pre -marital counseling, marriage reconciliation, etc. Exhibits are attached. M"1141WIM-Inany Notices mailed to property owners 24 Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 409, 500, 501 and 510, Block 65, Beaumont Townsite, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.702 acres, more or less. bens rlVissivnrY Baptist hurch P.O. Box2374 675 College Street Beaumont, Texas 77701 (409)835-7592 January 22, 2002 Subject: Request for Specific Use Permit 1.) The facility will be used for office space and counseling for our Church Ministries. The proposed counseling will be for individuals who have addictions and their families as needed. It will also be used in other counseling areas such as pre -marital, marriage reconciliation, etc, 2.) The building and property will be cleaned up and renovated but no major changes will be made to its interior. 3.) Improvement will be made as needed with the utilities, to maintain and comply with city codes. The drainage and access road is -sufficient and no changes will be made at this time, 4.) The parking area is adequate for our needs. Parking spaces will be lined as needed to meet any city requirements. Since the property was already set-ups with driveways and parking for a business and has been used in the past as a business property, all of the concerns are at present adequate. 5.) The property will not be used in a manner that will give off any offense odors, fumes, heavy dust, loud noises or vibrations. 6.) Any out side lights that is deemed necessary for the safety of our employees or clients will be directed in such a way not to disturb or have an adverse affect on other properties. 7.) The landscaping which is located on the property consist of evergreen wax leaf plants, trees, and other seasonal blooming plants, seem to be more than adequate for the property. These plants are located on the south side of the building and the north side fence area of the building. These areas will be cleaned up and plants will be cut,and pruned as necessary, 8) The proposed use will be in accordance with the overall comprehensive plan that has been previously identified. We ask that we be allowed to use the property as we have requested. We believe that with this property and the requested use, we can be a benefit to our community and surrounding area. We will be able to help/assist the people in need and also be, a plus to the City of Beaumont by renovating and using a piece of property that has been vacant and unused for long periods of time. We are leasing to. own this property and our intent is to buy other properties in this same block area. Thanking you in advance, J14 I, Terry Taylor, Church Trustee FILE 1600-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow a office and counsel space for NORTH ch urch ministries in the RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) district. Location: 675 College titer Applicant: Terry Taylor for Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church SCALE 1 11=2 'go 3, op A4 4 C rt f J, m 44 Mrn- 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 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 I and 8: 1) The land uses in this neighborhood include a City fire station, an automobile repair shop, a cathedral, a church and the County probation offices. The proposed use of this vacant medical office will enhance the neighborhood. 8) The Comprehensive Plan shows this property in the area of the Central Business District, The proposed use is compatible with the area and will aid in the conservation of the neighborhood. APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: LOCATION: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Terry Taylor for Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church of Beaumont, Inc. CAVCC Enterprises, Inc. 860 Trinity Lots 409, 500, 501 and 510, Block 65, Beaumont Townsite EXISTING ZONING: RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) and LI (Light Industrial) District. PROPERTY SIZE: EXISTING LAND USES: NORTH: Wall Street, vacant tracts EAST: Trinity Street, Italian -American monument, church SOUTH: College Street, fire station WEST: Commercial, vacant lots 0.702 acres, more or less Vacant medical clinic and parking lot "C" - Minimal flooding SURROUNDING ZONING: RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) and CBD (Central Business District) Al JIM LI RCR and LI GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: CBD (Central Business District) OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: Trinity has been blockaded at Wall Street in front of subject property. College and Wall re- routed. STREETS: Trinity - 61'wide local street with 30'pavernent width. Barricade at re-routed Wall/College. DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter WATER: Water available SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: Sanitary sewer available FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by Station #1, 747 College. ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Existing services are adequate.