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Home My WebLink About1566-ZDATE: July 16,2001 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Request to rezone a 1.808 acre tract of vacant land from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) to GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District. FILE: 1566-Z STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of the request. Family Services of Southeast Texas has purchased a 3.495 acre tract of land fronting along Concord for 250 feet, This property extends to the northeast approximately 600 feet. The social service bought all of Lot 4 and the west 50 feet of Lot 3, Block 3, French Heights Addition, Lot 3 and the southwest 250 feet of Lot 4 are already zoned GC -MD. It is the back portion of Lot 4 that the applicant has requested to be changed from RS to GC -MD. Family Services is planning to build 4-5 unit apartment buildings and then rent the apartments to qualified occupants. A site plan shows four buildings and a community center building. Future development will provide an additional four buildings. The immediate proposal includes the 1,800 square foot community center, two offices, a playground, kitchen, laundry room and a meeting room. A property management company will manage and operate this development. According to the applicant's written statement, the community center will be used for "on site job training seminars, group counseling and community based outreach programs." Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 24 Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being the rear or northeast 378.61 of Lot 4, Block 3, French Heights Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.808 acres, more or less. MP-EAA— & Shipman r1XIM.♦an INC Consulting Engineers and Land Sun evonv June 21, 2001 Mr. Murray Duren Senior Planner, Planning Division City of Beaumont - 801 Main Street, Suite 205 Beaumont, Texas 77701 REF: Family Services of Southeast Texas Transitional Housing and Community Center Concord near East Lucas Zone Change Request Dear Murray: Attached is our application for amendment to the zoning ordinance and the application fee of $350.00. Family Services of Southeast Texas is proposing to develop the proposed site to provide 4-5 unit multi -family apartments, a playground, and a 1,800 sq. ft. community center, including 2 offices, small kitchen, laundry room, and meeting room. Approximately 4 additional 5-unit buildings could be added to the rear of the site. A professional property management group will manage this development and the proposed tenants are required to meet rigorous selection criteria in order to qualify for occupancy. The community center will be used for various on site job training seminars, group counseling meetings, and will also attempt to be a hub for other community based outreach programs. The proposed land use and architectural character of the development is consistent with the neighborhood's past and present development patterns. Attached are the architect's site plan and a color picture of the proposed multi -family units. We would like to appear before the joint public hearing on July 16, 2001. Thank you for your assistance in this matter and if you have any questions, please advise. Respectfully Submitted bhn R. or the Fin V cc: Family Services of Southeast Texas Attachments 1405 Cornerstone Court,* Beaumont, Texas 77706 * (409) 832-7238 e fax (409) 832-7303 FAMILY SERVICES • SOUTHEAST TEXAS Beaumont, Texas THE LABICHE ARCHITECTURAL GROUP, INC. 7999 GLADYS AVENUE, SUITE 101 BEAUMONT, TEXAS 77706 409.860.0197(phone) * 409.860.0198 (fax) * dlabicheOlabiche.com (email) o"LA 4(0 1! to 41 ! 0 T FILE 1566-Z: Request for a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family NORTH v 40 Dwelling) to GC -MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) or a more A FILE district for 1.808 acres out of part of Block 3, French Heights Addition. SCALE 71 Lucas Drive, east of 60 Location: North of E. Concord Road, behind H. E. B. Store Applicant: Fittz & Shipman, Inc. for Family Services of Southeast Texas 1"=200' 'V 40 .117 1 LANDRY LANE %w 60 2 0 I ZANhRr I.A#i - k r5 to AV 6V 1A9 —121 60 J—U 1CL41f 4V* Ore-0 e 0 V-1 Zt Uhl 4P /I 'os AAMLAS CIO per, C7 0 -Z Z: w w 4d ry x 'o 0, 0 z 0 000 0 0 u fie spy ip 3 Yp wou otlwNm GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES W WAII 11M us mi, 1 a V a 1 DKI&I ff EXISTING ZONING: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: EXISTING LAND USES: SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Residential tracts fronting Pine Buff Blvd EAST: Wooded residential tracts SOUTH: H. E. B. store, Walgreen's Drug Store WEST: Ambulance service, public housing (BHA), residence COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: STREETS: Fittz and Shipman, Inc. Family Services of Southeast Texas Consulting engineers North of E. Lucas Drive and east of Concord Road, behind the H.E.B. Pantry market. RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District 1.808 acres, more or less "C" - minimal Vacant, woods SURROUNDING ZONING: RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District RS GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District GC -MD and RM-14 (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density) District Stable Area Of the 3.495 acres owned by Family Services of Southeast Texas, 1.687 acres is zoned GC - MD (fronting Concord Road) and 1.808 acres is zoned RS (subject tract). Concord Road - secondary urban arterial. 60' right-of-way and 18'pavement. (Major Street and Highway Plan proposes 80'right-of-way, 4 lanes, center turn lane and curb and gutters). E. Lucas Drive - Secondary urban arterial. 60' right-of-way and 44' pavement. (MSHP proposes 80'right-of-way). GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued DRAINAGE: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: FIRE PROTECTION: • Ditches and culverts in Concord. 30" storm sewer in E. Lucas. 810 water line in Concord. 20" water line in E. Lucas. There is an 6" sanitary sewer in Concord. 8" sanitary sewers in E. Lucas, Fire protection is provided by Station #2, Wilson and Ironton. Existing services are adequate.