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Home My WebLink About1576-PDATE: August 20, 2001 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Request for a specific use permit for a daycare center in an RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District at the northeast comer of Buchanan and Cleveland. FILE: 1576-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends a conditional approval subject to: (1) A new site plan be submitted showing a minimum of six off-street parking spaces; and (2) A modification to the screening and landscaping requirements be approved by Council. The applicant is in compliance with the six other conditions necessary for approval. Rekeisha Lynn Ellis wishes to open a child care facility in a residence at 4210 Cleveland, She will keep from 7 to 12 children under the ages of 14 years. She plans to be open from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. She will not provide transportation. The applicant is requesting a modification to the regulations of Section 30-31 (landscaping and screening). Exhibits are attached. lum tiff us] V0111VIII Notices mailed to property owners 16 Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 8 and 9, Block 113, Pinecrest Addition to the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.28 acres, more or less. Rekeisha Ellis 4210 Cleveland Beaumont, Texas 77703 July 27, 2001 Planning Division and City Council City Hall, 801 Main Street Beaumont, Texas 77701 I am writing to apply for the Specific Use Permit to operate a Child Care Center. At this facility, I will provide care for less than 24 hours a day for 7 to 12 children under the age of 14. As the owner of this child care center, I am responsible for it's policies. I will assure that the home operates in compliance with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers and the child-care licensing.law, Chapter 42, Human Resources Code. In the operation of the child care center I will provide activities for children according to their ages, interests, and abilities. The activites will be appropriate to each child's health, safety, and well-being. The activities also will be flexible and promote each child's physical, emotional, social, and mental growth. For example, when there is a 4 year old child enrolled, there will be a Preschool curriculum offered for early childhood education. I am required to serve food that is nutritious and is served in variety and amounts adequate to ensure growth and development. There will be rest periods for the children after their meals. There will also be outdoor time each day that the weather permits. I plan to operate from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. Since I do not provide transportation, parents will drop off and pick up their children. As a mother and having experience working with children, opening this child care center is a dream come true and it is a way for me to help our community grow by providing care for working parents with children. Also to help nurture the children of our future to be potential assets to our community. I plan to attend Lamar University to further my education and obtain my director's license to operate a day care center. A daycare center is a child care facility that provides care for less than 24 hours for more than 12 children under the age of 14. Believing that I would have success, I do plan to build on my property. To address the conditions under the zoning ordinance, the area and size of my property makes it compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property. The opening of this child care center will increase property values within this area. According to the real estate business, in the decision making of buying a home, when there are schools, daycares, and stores in a neighborhood it increases the value of the homes in that area. The establishment of this child care center will not impede the normal and orderly development just because of the history of the Elementary school that's been in the neighborhood for years. I have researched with the Health and Fire Departments to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children, and to eliminate any offences with my neighbors. Yolanda G. Duriso, a Registered Sanitarian from the Public Health Department informed me of the minimum requirements for food establishments which includes all the utilities and supplies needed. And R.W. "Duce" Jones, an Inspector/investigator from the Beaumont Fire/Rescue Services inspected my home and informed me of the supplies I need to pass inspection. Concerning driveways and parking spaces, I have two driveways plus parking space on my property by the side street Buchanan that does not have busy traffic. Parking space on my property can hold up to 12 cars, but because parents are dropping off and picking up, all the space will not be used at one time. This extra space ensures that there will continue to be harmony and compatibility with adjacent property. Finally, the property is fenced, so the children will be safe and there will not be disturbances to any of the neighbors. Overall, I strongly believe the Child Care Center meets the zoning conditions because of the size and area of my property. I, Rekeisha Ellis own the property of 4210-4230 Cleveland. I am planning to open a Croup Day Care Home in my home. A Croup Day Care Home is a facility that provides care for less than 24 hours a day for 7 to 12 children under the age of 14. In order to open the daycare, I need a Specific Use Permit issued by the Planning Commission and the City Council of Beaumont, Texas. I am earnestly asking for your approval and support. By signing, you speak in favor of the proposal on my behalf to open the daycare. I ,/,.r 1, Rekeisha Ellis own the property of 4210-4230 Cleveland. I am planning to open a Group Day Care Home in my home. A Group Day Care Home is a facility that provides care for less than 24 hours a day for 7 to 12 children under the age of 14. In order to open the daycare, I need a Specific Use Permit issued by the Planning Commission and the City Council of Beaumont, Texas. I am earnestly asking for your approval and support. By signing, you speak in favor of the proposal on my behalf to open the daycare. WN 573 60 0 FILE 1576-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow a daycare center for 7-12 NORTH A&•" children in a house at 4210 Cleveland in the RM-H (Residential Multiple Family • 4, FILE - High Density) district. 0 Location: 4210 - 4230 Cleveland SCALE Applicant: Rekeisha Lynn Ellis I lot =200' .40 . I . . FILLUO"E 3 < N. LYNWOOD LANE HAYES LANE 3 2 1 9 10 11 Q 0 9 . , .— PIERCE ST. � IJCHANAN ST 5 3 1 1 60 #$ A J0 10a trig JOHNSON ST. 04 5 ; 's 1 3-1 1 HYBROOK LANE VA R D' al'1100L- A6r-- Adam C11 rt, Q9L, L ')4 k,,c FROrJT Orr(cc FRO N T- CH Ifund-I& �ry 'A D PARKING 9PAC.F-1. �j loop CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL (F SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE Application Application is in bnot io Ommeom Compliance CumyUmmn Attached CONDITIONS: |. That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious tothe use and enjoyment ofother 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 ofsurrounding vacant property; _x__- 3. That adequate ub|kivo, uoouu roads, drainage and other necessary supporting (boUihom have been or will bnprovided; x__ 4. The design, location and arrangement of all driveways and parking spaces provides for the safe and convenient movement ufvehicular and pedestrian /mtUn without udvrmc\y e8fepbuA the gmcro| public or adjacent duvo|upmuum; __-x_--- 2�__ 5. That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been ozwill hutaken mprevent orcontrol offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration; __x__ 6 That directional lighting will be provided somnot mdisturb m adversely affect neighboring properties; 2�__ 7. That there are sufficient landscaping and screening minsure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property; and �x--_x[__ 8. That the proposed use ioioaccordance with the Comprehensive Plan. x� �� ANALYSIS continued This application is in compliance with six of the eight conditions necessary for approval. Comments on items #4 and #7 follow: 4. The site plan submitted by the applicant does not show an off-street parking plan. The Traffic Manager states that there should be six (6) off-street parking spaces on the subject property. She will need a revised site plan approved by the Traffic Division prior to any permits being issued, 7. The site plan does not address any screening or landscaping. However, the applicant owns the lot immediately to the north of the subject lot and plans to move into a house (4230 Cleveland) already on the lot if the specific use permit is granted. She also owns the 3 lots that front on Buchanan which lie east of and next to the subject lot. She asks that the landscape and screening requirements be modified to what is existing. There is a chain link fence around the lot and the property contains several oak and magnolia trees. The three vacant lots are heavily wooded. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: STATUS OF APPLICANT: LOCATION: EXISTING ZONING: PROPERTY SIZE: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: EXISTING LAND USES: SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Residence EAST: Vacant lots SOUTH: Vacant lot WEST: Residence Rekeisha Lynn Ellis Rekeisha Hawkins and Curly Ellis Owner 4210 Cleveland RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District 0.28 acres "C" - (Minimal) House SURROUNDING ZONING: RM-H RM-H RM-H RM-H GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization OTHER PHYSICAL Applicant owns a total of five lots in the block: FEATURES: 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 13, Pinecrest Addition. STREETS: Buchanan Street - 60'right-of-way with a 16' pavement. Cleveland Avenue - a major collector street with a 60'right-of-way and 20' pavement. DRAINAGE: WATER: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: FIRE PROTECTION: ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: There are 48" stonn, sewers in Cleveland and Buchanan, There is a 12" water line in Cleveland and an 8" line in Buchanan. There is a 6" sanitary sewer in Cleveland and an 8" sewer in Buchanan. Fire protection is provided by Station #2, Wilson at Ironton. Services are adequate. The pavement widths of Cleveland (20') and Buchanan (16) are substandard.