HomeMy WebLinkAbout1582-ZDATE: September 17,2001
TO: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Request for a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) to NC
(Neighborhood Commercial) District.
FILE: 1582-2
The Planning Manager recommends denial of the zone change request. This is an example
of "spot" zoning. A change to NC or other commercial would create a commercial island
surrounded by a single family zoned and developed neighborhood,
Mrs. Douglas owns three lots at Todd and Doty in far west Beaumont. This area was
annexed into the City in 1957 and zoned for single family uses in 1964. The Gulf Terrace
Addition was slow to develop, but this subdivision is now a residential neighborhood.
The applicant wants to open a two -chair beauty shop in her house.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices Mailed to Property Owners: 27
Responses in Favor: Responses in Opposition:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Lots 8, 9, and 10, Block 27, Gulf Teri -ace Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas,
containing 1.09 acres, more or less.
Planning Commission
and City Council
City of Beaumont, TX
Dear Council Members,
As requested this letter is to ask for your
permission to work out of my home as a hairstylist.
My reasons for wanting to conduct business from my
home are varied. First, as a single female trying
to maintain a home and earn a living, I find it
would be more cost effective to operate my business
in my home. Fortunately, the floor plan is suitable
for this type of business. Second, the majority of
my clientele consist of senior citizens who find it
stressful driving in some of the more congested
areas of town. Since my home is located almost at
the edge of the city limits they would be able to
avoid most of these areas, but at the same time
would not cause a noticeable increase of traffic on
my street. I have ample paved parking to accommodate
the one or two clients that I would have there at a
time. I have taken into consideration the affect
this type of business might have on my neighbors,
but after talking with several of them I find their
responses to be supportive.
If granted your permission to conduct business
from my home I can assure you it will be handled in
a professional manner and the premises will continue
to be well maintained. Please rest assured that this
request has been brought before you after careful
evaluation of all aspects of this venture. I feel
very confident that if I am allowed to proceed I
will be able to fulfill my obligations regarding
guidelines set by the City of Beaumont as well as
those of the Texas Cosmetology Commission.
Thank you for your time and consideration in
this matter.
Sincerely,
........ .
FILE 1582-Z:Request for a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) NOR"
to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District. 0
Location: 695 Todd Avenue at Doty. A
Applicant: Cynthia Douglas SCALE 140
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GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT:
Cynthia Douglas
PROPERTY OWNER:
Cynthia Douglas
LOCATION:
695 Todd at Doty
EXISTING ZONING:
RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling)
PROPERTY SIZE:
1.09 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES:
Residence
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE:
"C" (Minimal)
SURROUNDING LAND USES:
SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH:Residences
RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling)
EAST: Residences
RS
SOUTH:Residences
RS
WEST: Residences. City airport is farther
to the west, outside the city limits,
RS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
Stable area
OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES:
None
STREETS:
Todd Avenue - A 50' right-of-way and a 20'
pavement.
Doty Street - A 50' right-of-way and an 18'
pavement.
DRAINAGE:
Street ditches and culverts.
WATER:
6" water line in Todd and a 2" line in Doty.
SANITARY SEWER SERVICE:
8" sanitary sewer in Todd and an 8" in Doty.
FIRE PROTECTION:
Fire protection is provided by Station #6, 1880
Major Drive.
ADEQUACY OF SERVICE:
Services are adequate.