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Home My WebLink About1506-PDATE: April 17, 2000 TO: Platming Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Request for a specific use permit to allow a church in existing commercial buildings in an RCP.. (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 1710 North Street between 1st and 2nd Streets. FILE: 1506-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of the specific use permit subject to the installation of two handicap parking spaces as required by ordinance and a modification of the landscaping/screening requirements. Only one owner identification sign is peirnitted in the Historic District. Reverend Winston wishes to convert the former Manning's Office Supply company at 1710 North between 1st and 2nd Streets to a church. The main sanctuary (2430 sq. ft.) will hold 120 people. The second building will house an office and a youth center. The applicant will also hold community workshops and offer educational services at the church. This property was zoned Ll (Light Industrial) from 1955 until 1997. It became part of the Oaks Historic District in 1993. The existing metal buildings were built many years ago. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 13 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 30, McFaddin 2nd Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.46 acres of land, more or less. HIS HIGHEST PRAISE WORSHIP CENTER 17 10 North Street BE-AUMOMr, TEXAS, 77701 USA Phone 727-8187 EXTH3302 Horne Phone 896-2022 Enuffl KWINPREACI-�OAOLCOM 701=1111NN1 The Planning Commission and City Council, City Of Beaumont, Texas Dear Sirs, The purpose of His Highest Praise Worship Center is to meet the needs of the community, through teaching and preaching the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. This building we are requesting a specific use permit for, will be used for the purposes of church services, bible studies, conferences, and revivals. We plan to have workshop for those in the community who needs help in obtaining their G.E.D. We also intend to work with the youth of the community, providing them with wholesome activities. This ministry will assist those who have made bad choices in life, which has cause them to be placed in a correctional environment. We would like to assist them in re-entry into the community, helping them to realize that they can still contribute to the community. We would like to be a bridge between communities, realizing that from one blood God created all races, teaching people that the Lord loves us all that we can all live together in peace and in appreciation of one another. Lastly, we believe that God will fulfill a vision he personal gave to, me that through spiritual revival, Christian will once again discover the fire and love for the Lord and the people in this community. When the Lord bless this community, he will also bless the city of Beaumont and Jefferson Country as a whole. Sincerely, Kelvin D. Winston Pastor NIS HIGHEST PRAISE WORSHIP COMB A �1- 4� -(-) 1710 North Street BEAUMONT, TEXAS, 77701 USA Phone 727-8187 EXT#,3302 Home Phone 896-2022 Email KWrNPREACH@AOL.COM March 19, 2000; The Planning Commission and City Council, City of Beaumont, Texas Dear Sirs, According to section 30-26E, the zoning ordinance required that eight conditions must be met before a specific use permit can be issued. The answers to these conditions are as follows: His Highest Praise Worship Center doesn't plan to do anything that would diminish or impair property values. Our plans are to maintain a high standard of maintenance and care of the proposed site. His Highest Worship Center will not adversely effect the development or improvement of surrounding vacant property. Our plans are to maintain a harmonious blend with any development in the area. The proposed site has more than adequate utilities for the running of the building and ministry needs. The main sanctuary will seat approx. a hundred twenty (120) people. As you can see from the diagram, there are entry/exit doors for each building, which provides for a smooth flow of traffic. The proposed site has parking adequate for visitors. On the east and West Side of the property, there are two main entry/exit avenues for vehicles to move freely in and out of the parking lot without interfering with the public. On the southwest end of the property is a proposed gate, which leads out to North street. The proposed site has, insulated wall and ceiling, which will dramatically decrease the chances of noise pollution and vibrations. His Highest Worship Center will not have any items that would cause offensive odors or fumes. The proposed site has a four -foot fence that surrounds the property. There are two proposed locations for informational, signs; one located at the corner of 2 nd & North St., the other located on the southside of the youth center. Both signs are located within the boundary of the property. Sincerely, KeTvin D. Winston Pastor ME 1506-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow a church in existing structures NORTH in an RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) district, Location. 1710 North St., between 1st and 2nd Streets. Applicant; Kelvin D. Winston, Pastor SCALE I I R 411 L: 19MO MCFAC DIN AVE., r see 6G I 50 5a7 •• h 5t7 130 Vic?' I i - 50 /O // ttC3 C I I f It I 50 Y60Y 6 t µ q.q L ' rY��l ALC?ER AVE P=20@' i 0 J r UI% F V i !' y ! /J F / SC. Tee L M c" H` " i/ 50 60 1 Y 1 S4OVr4 Ff .AE'R9r i I 1 KJ 1Vi SJ J r s • w do r r F BROADWAY AVE. I Y i i I. Iffo I a� tQ � rt ,�+1rp ��,tj i A lF� AO � /< tC ♦ ! F JO /J eJ cr) 0 sit V)l � I z (IN Z 0 77 ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE Application is in 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-, 2. That the establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property; 3. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided; 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; 5. That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, follies, dust, noise and vibration; 6. That directional lighting, will be provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties; 7. That there are sufficient landscaping and screening to insure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property; and 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. x x x Application is not in Ccolluents Compliance Attached --2L- ANALYSIS continued This application is in compliance with seven of the eight conditions necessary for approval. Notes on items 1, 4 and 7 follow: 1. This site was developed for commercial purposes many years ago. The last known use was Manning's Office Supplies. The use of the property will enhance this neighborhood. The zoning was LI (Light Industrial) for 42 years. The property is heavily treed. 4. Two handicap parking spaces are required with the appropriate signage. 7. The north property line is heavily treed and will provide adequate screening. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES, APPLICANT: PROPERTY 0 STATUS OF APPLICANT: LOCATION: LEGAL DESCRIPTION:. EXISTING ZONING: PROPERTY SIZE: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: EXISTING LAND USES: SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Residences EAST: Ist Street, railroad right-of-way and tracks SOUTH: North Street, residences WEST: Residences Kelvin D. Winston Evelyn Manning Partners, Ltd. Prospective buyer 1714 North Street between I st and 2nd Streets Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 30, McFaddin 2nd Addition RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District 0.46 acres "C" - (Minimal Hazards) Vacant commercial buildings SURROUNDING ZONING: RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District LI (Light Industrial) District RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District RCR GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization OTHER PHYSICAL 10W.""ILIUM] NEENNINOW. STREETS: North Street - Major collector - urban - 60' right-of-way and 27'pavement. First Street - residential street, 30' right-of-way and 18' paver neat. Second Street - residential street, 60" right-of-way, 27pavement. DRAINAGE: 15" storm sewers in North and Second Street. WATER: There are 6" water lines in both streets. SANITARY SEWER There is a 6" sanitary sewer in the alley of SERVICE: Block 30. FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by Station V, 1700 McFaddin Avenue. ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Services are adequate.