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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4-17-00 PC MinutesREGULAR MEETING AND JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL April 17, 2000 City Council Chambers A Regular Meeting and Joint Public Hearings of the Planning Commission and City Council were held on April 17, 2000 with the following members present: Commission members present: Vice -Chairman Greg Dykeman Commissioner Dohn LaBiche Commissioner Carlos Hernandez Commissioner Dale Hallmark Commissioner Albert Robinson Commission members absent: Chairman Laurie Leister Commissioner Glenn Bodwin Commissioner Marty Craig Commissioner Bill Lucas Councilmembers present: Mayor David W. Moore Mayor Pro -Tern Guy Goodson Councilmember-at-Large Andrew Cokinos Councilmember-at-Large Becky Ames Councilmember Lulu Smith Councilmember Audwin Samuel Councilmembers absent: Councilmember Bobbie Patterson Also present: Stephen Richardson, Planning Manager; Murray Duren, Senior Planner; Tyrone Cooper, First Assistant City Attorney; Adina Abshire, Planning Technician; Jill Cole, Recording Secretary; Stephen J. Bonczek, City Manager; and Kyle Hayes, Economic Development Director APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Commissioner LaBiche made a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 3, 2000. Commissioner Hernandez seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. planning Commission April 17, 2000 REGULAR MEETING 1) Eile 595-OB: Request to abandon Highland Avenue north of Euclid Avenue. Applicant: McDonald's Corporation Mr. Richardson stated that the requested abandonment was for that portion of Highland Avenue north of Euclid to the dead-end at M.L.K., Jr. Parkway. McDonald's has under contract, the four platted lots west of this one-half block of Highland Avenue and the two lot remnants to the east. McDonald's is planning a restaurant that would front on M.L.K. Parkway. Consideration of a zone change for some of the property will also be heard. This abandonment request was sent to all interested parties. There are several city and private utility company services within the subject right-of-way. All responses except for Southwestern Bell said that utilities could be addressed at the expense of the applicant. Southwestern Bell objected to the abandonment. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the abandonment subject to the City retaining a general utility and drainage easement to cover the entire right-of-way to be abandoned or all services and utilities be relocated at the applicant's expense. Commissioner Hallmark, acting as Chairman, asked for the applicant's comments. Clyde George with McDonald's Corporation, the applicant, addressed the Commission. Commissioner Robinson made a motion to approve the abandonment of that portion of Highland Avenue north of Euclid Avenue to the dead-end of M.L.K., Jr. Parkway, subject to the City retaining a general utility easement and drainage easement to cover the entire right-of-way to be abandoned or all services and utilities are relocated as requested in File 595-OB. Commissioner LaBiche seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. 2) Preliminary Plat - Madison Ridge Addition: Consider the Preliminary Plat of Madison Ridge Addition, Lots 1-12, Block 1; 6.314 acres out of the H. Williams Survey. Location: East of Dowlen Road and Wellington Place Street Applicant: Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. for J. B. & R. C., Inc. Mr. Richardson stated that the subject plat is for a 12 lot single family residential subdivision off of Wellington Place. Lots will average % acre in size. 2 planning Commission April 17, 2000 This plat was reviewed by all interested parties. Mr. Richardson stated that prior to the meeting, his recommendation was for approval subject to the relocation of a street light. He received a note at the beginning of the meeting that the condition had been met and a new plat was submitted. Therefore, he recommended approval of the plat. Commissioner Hallmark asked for the applicant's comments. Troy Whitehead with Schaumburg and Polk, Inc., the applicant, addressed the Commission. Commissioner LaBichd made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Madison Ridge Addition as requested. Commissioner Hernandez seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. JOINT PUMIC HEARINGS Mayor Moore called the Joint Public Hearings of April 17, 2000 to order and explained the purpose of the joint hearing process and then turned the meeting over to Commissioner Hallmark. He explained the policies and procedures for the hearing process. Commissioner Hallmark stated that Item #6 on the agenda, File 1507-Z, will be heard first and that Item #1, File 1499-ZIP, will be heard last. 1) File 1507—Z: Request for a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) to GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) or a more restrictive district. Location: North side of the 500 block of Euclid at Highland Avenue Applicant: McDonald's Corporation Mr. Richardson stated that the subject zone change request is for Lots 14-17, Block 2 of the Arlington Addition. McDonald's Corporation has contracted to purchase several lots on Euclid and Highland with the purpose of constructing a new restaurant fronting on M.L.K., Jr. Parkway. Two lots along Washington will be bought to provide access off of Washington. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the request. The construction of the new restaurant will help in economically revitalizing the South Park area. Twenty-five notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. Three notices in favor and none in opposition were returned. 3 Planning Commission April 17, 20M Slides of the subject property were shown. Commissioner Hallmark opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Clyde George with McDonald's Corporation, the applicant, addressed the Commission and answered questions. Commissioner Hallmark asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner LaBiche made a motion to approve the zone change request from RS to GC -MD for Lots 14-17, Block 2, Arlington Addition, located on the north side of the 500 block of Euclid at Highland Avenue as requested in File 1507-Z. Commissioner Robinson seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. 2) File 1503- : Request for zone changes from GC -MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) to RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling), LI (Light Industrial) to GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) and GC - MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) to CBD (Central Business District). Location: Dick Dowling Neighborhood Applicant: City of Beaumont Planning Division In an effort to revitalize the Dick Dowling area, Mr. Richardson stated that the City initiated a zoning study. The case proposes rezoning three areas: Area 1 - extends from just north of Gladys to IH-10 and just east of M.L.K. to Willow - LI to GC -MD. Area 2 - extends from just south of Gladys to just north of North and from just east of M.L.K. to just west of Magnolia - GC -MD to RS. Area 3 - extends from McFaddin to just south of McFaddin and from Magnolia to Willow - GC -MD to CBD. The City has identified a major need for new single family homes in the Dick Dowling Neighborhood. However, the current zoning does not allow for the building of any new homes, thus the need for RS zoning. Changing the LI to GC -MD would be much less detrimental to the RS zoning and would be more in line with the existing GC -MD zoning. Planning Commission April 17, 2000 Changing the GC -MD to CBD would remedy a current split in zoning for the subject property. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the three zone change requests. 699 notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. Two in favor and one in opposition were returned to staff. Slides of the subject property were shown. Commissioner Hallmark opened the public hearing. In response to Councilman Samuel, Mr. Richardson said that the area proposed for single family zoning is basically single family or vacant at this time. Boundaries were drawn to avoid non -conforming uses. Commissioner Hallmark asked for comments in favor or in opposition. Robert L. Williams, 1022 Evalon, voiced concerns about existing residential areas. Mr. Richardson replied that any residence currently in existence would not be affected. Gladys is not included in the zone change. Don Kuhn, 4715 Chadwick, addressed the Commission. Mr. Kuhn asked who suggested the zone change for Area 2. Councilman Samuel replied that it was his suggestion. Commissioner Hallmark closed the public hearing. Vice -Chairman Dykeman made a motion to approve the zone changes from GC - MD to RS, LI to GC -MD and GC -MD to CBD in the Dick Dowling Neighborhood as requested in File 1503-Z. Commissioner Hernandez seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. 3) File 1504-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow an office for a community housing development organization (CHDO) in an RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District. Location: 1109 Sherman Applicant: Charlton -Pollard Neighborhood Association, Inc. (Dwayne Keeling) Mr. Richardson stated that the CHDO helps provide housing for low and moderate income families through housing rehab and new construction. 5 Planning Commission April 17, 2000 The applicant has requested a modification to the landscaping/screening requirements. The property is now surrounded by a 4' tall chain link fence on three sides. The applicant feels that additional trees and screening fences would alienate the organization from the neighborhood. Mr. Richar�.;on re _omm,..ded approval of the specific use permit with a modification of the landsc- ping/screening requirements. Thirty-six notices were mf,.iled to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. Two responses iA favor and none in opposition were returned to staff. Slides of the subject property were shown. Commissioner Hah,aark opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Dwayne Keeling, S J Sheridan. the applicant, addressed the Commission. Commissioner Hallmark asked for comments in favor or in opposition. Eugene Sam, owrn r of Tillman's Bar-B-Q at 1104 Sherman, addressed the Commission in favor of the request. Mr. Sam is the president of the Charlton - Pollard Neighborhood Association, Inc. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Robinson made a motion to approve the specific use permit to allow an office for a community housing development organization (CHDO) in an RM-H District at 1109 Sherman as requested in File 1504-P. Commissioner Hernandez seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5.0. 4) File 1505-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow a beauty and barbershop in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District. Location: 2190 Broadway at 6th Street Applicant: Reverend Hubert B. Liedy, Jr. Mr. Richardson stated that the applicant wants to open a two -chair beauty/barbershop on the second floor of an existing structure at 2190 Broadway. The property is located in an RCR District. The applicant will use a converted 12' x 20' second floor sun room as the shop. Downstairs is an existing *12 chi Id licensed day care center. The remaining space on the second floor is usea as a living area. 0 Planning Commission April 17, 2000 Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the request. Nineteen notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. No responses in opposition or in favor were returned to staff. Slides of the subject area were shown. In response to Vice -Chairman Dykeman, Mr. Richardson said that parking has been approved. Commissioner Hallmark opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Reverend Hubert Liedy, the applicant, addressed the Commission . Commissioner Hallmark asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Hernandez made a motion to approve the specific use permit to allow a beauty and barbershop in an RCR District at 2190 Broadway as requested in File 1505-P. Vice -Chairman Dykeman seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. 5) File 1 06-P• Request for a specific use permit to allow a church in existing structures in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District. Location: 1710 North Street between 1st and 2nd Streets Applicant: Kelvin D. Winston, Pastor Mr. Richardson told the Commission that the applicant wants to convert the former Manning's Office Supply facility to a church. The main sanctuary, at 2,430 square feet, would hold 120 people. The second building would house an office and a youth center. The applicant also proposes holding community workshops and offer educational services at the church. The applicant is requesting a modification to the landscaping/screening requirements. There is a chain link fence that surrounds the proposed parking lot area and trees along the north side of the property. Mr. Richardson recommended approval of the request -subject to the installation of two handicap parking spaces as required by ordinance and a modification of the landscaping/screening.requirements.. Thirteen notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. No responses in opposition or in favor were returned. 7 6 Planning Commission April 17, 2000 Slides of the subject property followed. Commissioner Hallmark opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Pastor Kelvin Winston's wife, Glynele Winston, addressed the Commission and answered questions. Commissioner Hallmark asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner LaBiche made a motion to approve the specific use permit to allow a church in existing buildings in an RCR District at 1710 North Street as requested in File 1506-P. Commissioner Robinson seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. 6) File 1499-ZIP: Request for a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District and a specific use permit to allow a climate controlled storage facility. Location: 3880 Crow Road Applicant. Torn Harken, Jr. Due to a conflict of interest, Vice -Chairman Dykeman abstained from this case, causing a lack of quorum of the Commission. File 1499-ZIP was rescheduled for the Joint Public Hearing to be held May 15, 2000. OTHER BUSINESS Comments from audience members followed. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:40 P. M. E