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Home My WebLink About1573-PDATE: August 20, 2001 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager EMU SUBJECT: Request for a specific use permit in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District to allow a drapery design/interior design and accessory store at 2495 Broadway/390 Ninth Street. FILE: 1573-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of the specific use permit request. The application is in compliance with the eight conditions necessary for a specific use pen -nit. Alvin and Dorothy McKnight wish to open an interior design firm which will emphasize draperies and other textiles. They will also sell accessories such as paintings, candles and small decorative items. The existing buildings at the southeast comer of Broadway and Ninth Street were used for many years as Douglas Steinman, Jr.'s, architectural firm. A new driveway and a small parking lot will be constructed off Broadway for additional access. Signage will be required to comply with the special sign regulations of the Oaks Historic District. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 29 Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 10, 11, 12 and 13, Block 26, Averill Addition to the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.72 acres, more or less. July 25, 2001 Planning Division City of Beaumont 801 Main Street, Room 205 Beaumont, Tx 77701 Attention: Planning Division and City Council We are hereby submitting our application for a specific use permit along with supporting documents in the hope of receiving permission to adapt the above site to our business needs. McKnight Drapery and Interiors is an Interior Design firm with emphasis on Interior textiles, such as draperies for windows, bedspreads, upholstery, cloths for tables, etc. In connection with the custom products mentioned, we also handle framed original art (oil paintings), candles, potpourri and other small scale decorative items. We plan no major site changes, other than a circular driveway in front of the house, which has been previously approved by the Historical Commission. It is our intent to maintain the integrity of the existing structure, and to retain the appearance of a fine old residential structure. We have begun to clean up the landscape to restore the beauty of the lot on which the house sits. We are planning signage in compliance with existing guidelines. A We are enclosing our application fee in the amount of $200r. 3,5-z9. Brief History 2495 Broadway was originally the home site of Lamar Cecil built by A. L. Calhoun in 1939. It was subsequently purchased by the Steinman Architectural firm, and has housed the business of Labiche architects for the past 15 years. McKnight Drapery has recently purchased this building and intends to make minor additions in order to maintain its original residential appeal. Additions: A. Circular drive (which was approved by the Planning Director on May 1 Oth) B. Additional storage added to Building B accessible from the interior of the existing structure plan). RAPERY 409-866-8 1 1 2 0 2604 DOWLEN BEAUMONT, TX 77706 * FAX 409-866-8 1 97 Issues of Address-, A. All boundaries are indicated on this plan B. The additional storage room is to be added to Building B in the near future. See details on this ' plan C. As a residential space, all property drainage flowed into the streets, which are curbed and guttered. Standing water on the property is not an issue D. No additional landscape is planned unless seen as necessary by the planning commission, other than cleaning up existing landscape. E. Trash receptacles are residential and provided by the city, location of intended storage is indicated on this plan. Any additional lighting in the future will involve enhancement uplighting in the back yard trees. F. See attached diagram for sign detail ),k 4 15 %—V i. to !10 itf !"Ioj I File 1573-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow a drapery and accessory shop in NORTH an area zoned RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization). Location: 2495 Broadway @ 911 St. A Applicant: Alvin & Dorothy McNight SCALE L�j = V=200' r. Z.1 lip tj Z 4 go c, 74 R'4 's to to to ot to St tj A $9 Lj CALDER AVE. 10 3.99 -T W /J it 1 it T — �6— JC??' *1 1 1, 4 'is Is 40WAY BROADWAY AVE. to 17 to J-P .10 to /* to Z/ txe3 LIBERTY AVE. b I JJ 1111 1-11 01 30 1 asLAUREL AVE. 60 .10 5"o 50 ij it 14- 17 . -.19, to to y 7P SOUTH ST, 4U CENTRAL I G H 4 3# s e. ° ' ` I or°+ #.r . r wn.rl r. . '4T SCHOM 1A --rA 4 a ca I LIIIFlk'rY BROADWAY I F- Z z ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL QFSPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30�6.E, ZONING ORDINANCE) Application Application isbu isnot |n Comments Compliance Compliance Attached CONDITIONS: |. That the oyeui5o use will be compatible with and not injurious mthe use and enjoyment ofother property, nor xignifimudydiminish urimpair property values within the immediate vicinity; x x 2. That the establishment of the specific use will not hnpndc the normal and orderly development and improvement ufsurrounding vmxun( property; x___ 3. That adequate od|ihuo, uoocoo roads, drainage and other mzomm7 supporting hoiKhum have been or will bcprovided; x__ 4� The design, location and arrangement of all driveways and parking spaces provides for the safe and convenient movement ofvehicular and pedestrian traffic without adversely oUfecUuA the general pnN{o or adjacent developments; x__ IThat adequate nuisance prevention measures have been mwill be taken mprevent mcontrol offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration; l�__ 6. That directional UghUo8 will be provided mmnot todisturb m adversely affect neighboring properties; X�_ 7.That there are sufficient landscaping and screening minsure 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 eight conditions necessary for approval. Comment on condition# I follows: 1. This property was used since the early 1980's as the architectural firm of Douglas Steinman, Jr. After Mr. Steinman's passing, Dohn LaBiche continued the practice. The 2495 Broadway address is also listed as 390 Ninth Street, This site is across the street from an insurance company, advertising company and a dental office. The applicant's drapery and accessory design store will fit comfortably into this immediate neighborhood. 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: Insurance company, advertising company and dentist office EAST: Residence SOUTH: Vacant lot and residence WEST: Residence COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: McKnight Drapery Estate of Douglas E. Steinman, Jr., et al, c/o Anne Steinman Prospective buyer 2495 Broadway aka 390 Ninth Street RCR (Residential Revitalization) District 0.72 acres, more or less "C" - (Minimal) Conservation and Two-story residential structure and garage apartment RCR RCR RCR Stable Area GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued wIM STREETS: Broadway - 60' right-of-way and 27' pavement. Ninth Street - 60'right-of way and 27'pavement. DRAINAGE: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 2111"AMM1,11011 ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: There is a 18" storm sewer in Broadway and a 30" storm sewer in 9"' Street. There is a 6" water line in Broadway. There is a 6" sanitary sewer in Broadway and an 8" sewer in 9"' Street. Fire protection is provided by Station V, 1700 McFaddin Avenue. Services are adequate.