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Home My WebLink About1571-PDATE: August 20, 2001 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Request for a specific use permit to allow a charter school (K-12) in an existing building at 3380 Fannin in a GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District. FILE: 1571-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of the specific use permit request to allow a charter school in the Girls Haven facility at 3380 Fannin. Karen E. Fitzhugh, the Executive Director of Girls Haven, wants to operate a charter school for 100 students within the confines of the existing facilities at 3380 Fannin. The charter school will serve elementary and high school students. A specific use permit is required in any zoning district. The applicant operates Girls Haven, a non-profit corporation that is a residence for girls ages 8-17 who cannot live at home. The building has been renovated since it was the BPM Club. The "Ehrhart" School will accept students from any school in the B.I.S.D., as well as from the residents of Girls Haven, Hours of operation will be from 7:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The site was rezoned from HI to GC -MD in 1998 to allow the residential use for Girls Haven. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 20 - Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 9-13 and west 25'of Lot 14, Fannin Street Addition and Tracts 60-A and 60-B, Tax Plat C-6, D. Brown and N. Tevis Surveys, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 5.75 acres, more or less. A— 3380 Fannin St. , Beaumont, Texas 77701 - 409-832-6223 - Fax (409) 813-2766 Board of Mr. Steven Richardson Directors Planning Division, Room 205 Officers City Hall801 Main Street , Patty Schmuck President Beaumont, Texas 77704 Rose Blount Vice President July 23, 2001 Debi Mougia Secretary Karen Shay Dear Mr. Richardson, Treasurer Lee Ann Ewing Amy Mattingly Please consider this our formal application fora "specific use permit"' Officer at Large for The Ehrhart School. The Ehrhart School is a Chatter public school as La Nell Wilson designated by the Texas Education Agency. The Ehrhart School is an Past President agency of Girls' Haven, Inc. a non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation that r �ors I keridge ) provides residence for girls ages 8 — 17 who are victims of abuse, . , Christine Balentine abandonment and/or neglect The Ehrhart School will be physically Phyllis Bjerke located on the same campus as Girls' Haven at 3380 Fannin Street. John Ceravolo Wallace Dominque, Jr. Marque ritte Humphrey The Ehrhart School will have a fine arts and athletics focus and will Stay James Dee Ann Massey initially serve approximately 100 students on its' campus. The building Kay Spector Judy Webb renovations for Girls' Haven, which occurred over the past two years, Matt Young have included in them the construction of classroom space specifically Benefactor for this use. Joe Penland Executive As a public school, The Ehrhart School accepts students from the City Dirctor Kareen Fitzhugh, Ph.D. of Beaumont, as well as the residents of Girls' Haven. We intend to operate the school from 7:45 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. No changes to the current physical property are planned. No internal structural changes are planned. Thank you in advance for your consideration, Sin rely, Z Kjarn E. Fitzhugh, P D.] Ex utive Director,,,, ril GIRLS HAVEN 2000 ADDITIONS & RENNOVATIONS > Beaumont, Texas ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE Application Application is ill is not in Compliance Compliance 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 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 Comments Attached ANALYSIS continued This application is in compliance with the eight conditions necessary for approval. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: The Ehrhart School PROPERTY OWNER: Girls Haven, Inc. STATUS OF APPLICANT: Tenant LOCATION: 3380 Fannin Street EXISTING ZONING: GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District PROPERTY SIZE: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: EXISTING LAND USES: SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Vacant tract, parking for industry on Hollywood Avenue EAST: Medical lab, medical and other offices SOUTH: Medical offices, treatment centers, vacant VA clinic building WEST: Medical clinic and offices COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: STREETS: 5.75 acres, more or less "C" - (Minimal) Girls Haven (residential care facility) SURROUNDING ZONING: HI, Ll and GC -MD GC -MD Conservation and Revitalization None Fannin Street - a collector with an 80'right-of- way and a 24concrete pavement. The MSHP proposes a 40' pavement. There is a 96" storm sewer (box) in the Fannin Street right-of-way. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: There is a 6" water line in the Fannin Street right-of-way, There is a 10" sanitary sewer in an easement across the rear part of the property. Fire protection is provided by Station #l, 747 College Street. Existing services and utilities are adequate.