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Home My WebLink About1580-PDATE: September 17, 2001 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Request for a specific use permit to allow the conversion of a residential care facility into a 3-unit apartment house in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 2390 Broadway at 8"' Street. FILE: 1580-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of the request. This application is in compliance with the 8 conditions necessary for approval of a specific use permit. Judith Rich received a specific use permit in 1997 to convert a 1,970 square foot 2-story home into a residential care facility for 15 clients. She brought the property into compliance with the specific use permit regulations and conditions at that time regarding parking, screening, etc, The care facility did not meet the expectations of Mrs. Rich and she discontinued the operation just recently. She now wishes to change the format of the structure to allow 3 apartments. No exterior changes are being proposed. Multi -family uses (3 or more units) in an RCR district require a specific use permit. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices Mailed to Property Owners: 20 Responses in Favor: Responses in Opposition: LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Lots 15 and 16, Block 22, Averill Addition to the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.306 acres, more or less. L) ;L0 0 City of Beaumont P.O. Box 3827 Beaumont Texas 77704 Ref. specific Use Permit Dear: Sir I applied for specific use permit, for a assisted care center for senior citizens at 2390 Broadway. I was unable make this business Profitable. I have invested a lot time and money in this neighborhood. So, I would like to turn this building in to a multi family units (3). This is the only way that I can get any return on my investment, without taking a lost. I am committed to satisfying all legal requirements and want to work with the neighbors and city to reach a mutually acceptable solution. In closing, please accept my deepest appreciation for the difficult job you do. �9a,rr z� z�v/ Dear: Planning Commission and City Council It has been brought to our attention that New Beginning Apartments needs a certificate of occupancy before operations activities can begin. This small business Will family owned and operated. We foresee this apartments being a great asset to the Community, giving them the opportunity to live in a homelike environment. The primary use of the property will be for three single-family dwellings. In regards to the eight zoning ordinance requirements, New Beginning Apartments as a business will not diminish, or impair property values within its vicinity. There are many businesses surrounding the proposed location. Businesses in the area include: home health agencies, business offices, and apartments, ect. Adequate utilities and drainage are provided. There is an adequate amount of parking space for the safe and convenient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic without adversely affecting the public or adjacent developments. Measures have been taken to control offensive orders and noises. There is sufficient landscaping and screening to ensure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property. Screening includes fencing and trees. We would appreciate your consideration in this matter and our cooperation as to the necessary requirements. Sincerely, Judith Rich (409)8334419 It, its I P- 1 13' 1 19 nr I Ir I IS 1 /0 ISO I It I" 185 1 t® i is ISO I er 1 • EILE, .1580-P: Request for a specific use permit to convert a residential care facility NORTH 240t into a three -unit apartment in an RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) District. A Location: 2390 Broadway at Eight Street : - 7, SCALE Applicant: Judith Rich 111=2001 7k tra ( I ( I ` is to ly is to rd M " 'i * 1# to It IS tj Z4 to rE 30 CALDER AVE. rr 321 40 1111 Bill 111111 14 IS if to S/ 15 4 tS ! r6 8M AD WIA Y � � ! L-1 150 . . I . . . * I. . a low BROADWAY' J9 so"r 60 .191 7-1 V EC 10 10 1, It is If -Is to tr to 14 Is r# I? If Is ra If IS Z4- 15 ry Sn LIBERTY AVE. 50 591 .40 /1 3 2 h, 7y , ! I ` ( r� tip ( � I i j - /* If i to IS i its *1-- 1 10 tj rd is Its It L 190 60 59.1 k LAUREL AVE. 30 30 60 5-0 .60 60 50. 5/6 Sp 4 4 "40 S 4 is P /0 /1 10 /0 56 00 50 i I ;0UrH - 50rt6 AO J; SOUTH ST. ;0 50 —Iff y I 4 10,091 a Q L; Q a Q 0 > ONJISIX3 6 > - X 0� uj p OD u X Ci 51 ce z x Ll IL M I U WP L'i xoca VY CL ti Ll L x w > M LZO u 1332l1S 'Hi 8 CL LD ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26,E, ZONING ORDINANCE Application Application is ill is not ill ecti-malts Compliance Compliance Attached CONDITIONS: 1. That the specific rise 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 1 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 laid 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 ANALYSIS continued This application is in compliance with the 8 conditions necessary for approval. Comments on item one follows: 1) This is a neighborhood of mixed land uses. The apartment house containing 3 units will not adversely effect or have any injurious impact on the immediate vicinity, GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Judith Rich PROPERTY OWNER: Judith Rich LOCATION: 2390 Broadway EXISTING ZONING: RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District EXISTING LAND USES: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: SURROUNDING LAND USES NORTH: Office, Laundry EAST: Horne health agency SOUTH: Duplex, apartment house WEST: 2-story residence/office COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: STREETS: 0.306 acres 2-story residential structure "C" Minimal SURROUNDING ZONING: GC -MD (General Comincrcial-Multiple Family I)NNrelfing) RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) district. (Specific Use Pcrrnit) RCR RCR Conservation and Revitalization None Broadway - A 60'wide residential street right- of-way with a 27' wide pavement and sidewalk. No parking on north side of street. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued STREETS: Eighth Street - A 60'wide residential right-of- way with a 30'wide pavement and sidewalk. No parking along east side at the corner. DRAINAGE: WATER: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: FIRE PROTECTION: There are 18" storm sewers in Broadway and Eighth Street. There are 6" water lines in each street. There is an 18" sanitary sewer in Broadway and a 12" line in Eighth. Fire protection is provided by Station #7, 1700 McFaddin Avenue. ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Service and utilities are adequate.