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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1519-PDATE: June 19,2000 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Request for a specific use permit to allow a child day care center in an RM-M (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Medium Density) District in an existing structure. FILE: 1519-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of the specific use permit. This request is in compliance with the eight conditions necessary for approval. If this permit is approved, access to this site should be from 4590 Concord Road only. Joyce McKinney wants to lease an office building from Nutrition and Services for Seniors at 4590 Concord Road for a child care facility for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. She proposes to have 27 children and 4 employees. The owner of the property received a zone change to RM-M and an amended specific use permit to enlarge the senior center for office purposes in 1997. Ms. Norma Crane, Director, has offered the 2,592 square foot brick building to Ms. McKinney to use as a child care center. The building is situated on a tract which abuts Travis Drive. The tract is fenced on three sides. Access is not permitted from Travis, but is accessible from the driveway at 4590 Concord. Exhibits are attached, PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 17 Responses in Favor _. Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES, Tax Tract 28, Plat D-14, A. Williams Survey, Ab-385, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.299 acres, more or less. CLASSIC KID DAYCARE Phone (409) 833-0064 Plan of Care for Daycare 860 LIVE OAK EEAUMONT, TEXAS 77703 May 26, 2000 My plan is to provide a clean, safe, educational and fun environment for infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. All my staff will be required to have pre -service training before being responsible for a group of children. All teachers will have a special curriculum to go by. Our infants classroom will reflect the infants needs, interest, and abilities. Infant teacher will provide infants with developmentally- -appropriate toys. Our toddlers classroom will support the toddlers curiosty, engergy and enthusiam. 'Toddlers teachers will .provide activities that will encourage toddlers exploration, active movement and language development. Our pre-schoolers classrooms will be equiped with computers. Classrooms will have organized and creative learning centers that reflect the diverssity and interest of the children. I will provide professional development for staff through role -modeling, delegation, performance reviews, and in-service training. I will involve families consistently, providing empathetic reviews, and in-service training. I have already started on a Adopt -A -Grandparent program that will allow the elderly to help nurture our children with TLC. I will also have a food program that will be to ensure growth and devlopment. _Sincerely, Joyce McKinney ' 7 /.. _..� FILE 1519-b Request for a specific use permit to allow a childcare enter in an RM- NORTH M (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Medium Density) District. A Location: An existing structure at the rear of 4590 Concord Rd. At. Travis Dr. (property owned by Nutrition & Services for Seniors) SCALE Applicant: Joyce McKinney 1'-200, 40 0 d EXIST. PARKING LOT , 4� YILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER CHURCH e- 'W " R— B.r.S.a. CAMPUS 0� 4� •vso� , 00 i ORD EUGENE FIELD �. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL •'"� Llk ?v 6t ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE Application Application is in is not in Comets Compliance Compliance Attached CONDITIONS: I. 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 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 x 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. x ANALYSIS continued The application is in compliance with the eight conditions necessary for approval. Comments concerning condition I and 7 follow: 1. The site plan shows that all traffic will enter and leave the premises fi-om the existing drive on Concord Road, The 0,299 acre tract abuts the senior center at 4590 Concord. The tract is enclosed by an 8tall solid wood privacy fence. The proposed use and parking will be compatible in the neighborhood and an asset to the north end of Beaumont. 7. The landscaping and screening shown on the site plan are adequate to screen the child care center from neighboring homes. The existing landscaping was approved by the City Council in 1997. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Joyce McKinney PROPERTY OWNER: Nutrition and Services for Seniors STATUS OF APPLICANT: Tenant LOCATION: 3800 block of Travis, next to and cast of 4590 Concord Road LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tax Tract 28, Plat D- 14, A. Williams Survey, Ab-385, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas EXISTING ZONING: RM-M (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Medium Density) District (S.U.P.) PROPERTY SIZE: 0.299 acres FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: "C" - (Minimal Hazard) EXISTING LAND USES: Brick office building (2,592 sq. ft. - one-story) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area OTHER PHYSICAL Property is enclosed by an 8 foot high wood FEATURES: fence. No access from Travis Drive (prior s.u.p. condition). GENERAL INFORMATION PUBLIC UTILITIES continued SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Residential EAST: Residential SOUTH: Church, public schools, shopping center WEST: Nutrition and Services for Seniors facility WATER: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: FIRE PROTECTI : ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: SURROUNDING ZONIN : RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District RS RS and GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) RM-M (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Medium Density) Travis Drive is a 60 foot residential street right-of-way with an 18 foot asphalt pavement. There is an open ditch in Travis Drive. There is a 6 inch water line in Travis. There is an 8 inch sanitary sewer in Travis. Fire protection is provided by Station #2, Wilson at Ironton. Levels of services are adequate.