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Home My WebLink About1504-PDATE: April 17,2000 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: 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 within an existing residential structure at 1109 Sherman Street. FILE: 1504-P STAFF REA PORT This application is in compliance with seven of the eight conditions necessary for approval. The applicant has requested exemption fi-om all landscaping and screening regulations of Section 30-3 1. The Planning Manager recommends approval of the specific use permit with a modification to the screening/landscaping requirements. The Charlton -Pollard Neighborhood Association, Inc., a non-profit community housing development organization (CHDO) wants to open an office for the corporation's business at 1109 Sherman in a house they are presently renting from Jesse Davis. An office is required by law to possess a specific use permit in an RM-H District. On November 9, 1999, the City Council passed Resolution No. 99-341 which executed a $145,000 contract with the applicant. This money came from Community Development Block Grant funds. The purpose of the money is to help provide housing for low and moderate income families. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 36 Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Tax Tract 36, Plat "H", D. Brown Survey, Ab-5, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.16 acres of land, more or less, r s x 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 Fai 7 � e Dwelling - High Density) district. Location: 1109 Sherman Applicant. 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CMNUNX x SGN.V "-20"-0 —r FM x ga. ilmd x x ousMAed x MJ d x " 1 STORY WOOD STRUCTUR I G x 1109 SHERMAN A x 28.0' I. x � �x 1 7.42" X MV x � PARCH NC 48.45 FT ROW � _KC ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE) Application Application is in is not in Qxrill-kag Compliance Compliance Attached 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 x 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. x ANALYSIS continued This application is in compliance with seven of the eight conditions necessary for approval, Comments on item #7 follows: 7. The property is surrounded by a 4' chain link fence on three sides. The ordinance requires an 8' high solid wood or stone wall around the property to screen the proposed office from the surrounding residential uses. In addition, a 10' wide planted landscaped buffer strip with trees is, a requirement of the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant's representative, Dwayne Keeling, has requested elimination of the fencing and landscaping requirements. He thinks trees and fences will "alienate" the organization from the neighborhood. Elimination or modification of landscaping regulations may be granted under Section 3 0-31 (b) 3. GENERAL INORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: STATUS OF APPLICANT: LOCATIO : LEGAL DESCRIPTION: EXISTING ZONING: PROPERTY SIZE: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: EXISTING LAND USES. SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Residence EAST. Vacant lot SOUTM Vacant lot, barbcqUe restaurant WEST: Residence Charlton -Pollard Neighborhood Assn., Inc. Jesse J. Davis Tenant 1 t09 Sherman Street Tax Tr. 36, Plat "11", D. Brown Survey, Ab-5 RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District 0.16 acres "C" - (Minimal Hazards) Office in house SURROUNDING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District RM-H RM-H RM-H GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued j COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization IjFffffgm�� FEATURES: None STREETS: Sherman Street is a residential street with a 48'right-of-way and a 27'wide pavement. DRAINAGE: There is a 15 " storm sewer in Sherman. WATER: There is an 8" water line in Sherman. SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: There is a 12"' sanitary sewer in Sherman. FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by Station #11, 2185 Sabine Pass. ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Set -vices are adequate. Chariton -Pollard Nelghbeftad hSOC18110n, Ina. 1104 Sherman Street Beaumont, Texas 77701 Phone (409)832-7617 Fax (409)7854005 March O7, 2000 Planning Commission and City Council City Hall Beaumont, Texas 77701 Subject: Regarding specific use permit application forl 109 Sherman Street (legal description of property PL-H-T36D-Brown). Dear Comn-dssion and Council, My name is Dwayne Keeling and I am writing you on the behalf of Charlton -Pollard Neighborhood Association, Inc, The Charlton -Pollard Neighborhood Association, Inc. is a community based grass roots not for profit 501(c)(3) organization. We are contacting you for a specific use permit for a office location within our neighbodmod. The property in question is located at 1109 Sherman Street. It is a small wood framed house with four rooms, one restroom, and a kitchen. The owner of the property is Mr. Jesse J. Davis Jr.. He has agreed to rent the property to us. This property will serve as the CharIton-Pollard. Neighborhood Association, Inc. office where we will conduct corporation business., Please find attached site plan as requested. Concerning the eight stated conditions please note the following: L3 1. Our operation will be compatible with and not be injurious to the use of other property, nor will it diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity. 13 2. The establishment of specific use for this location will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property. U 3. All support facilities (i.e.. utilities, drainage, etc.) are in place already. 13 4. This location has a large driveway which will allow for parking in the Addendum The Charlton -Pollard Neighborhood Association, Inc. is requesting elimination of Section 30-31(B) of the Specific Use Permit. Section 30-31(B) regards to landscaping, buffering, and fencing requirements. Many of the requirements stated in this section will alienate us from the neighborhood. We are a community based organization. We run programs that requires our home office to be open to the neighborhood. Creating any obstruction in the front of the house or around the house such as an eight foot tall fence are extra trees will make us appear to be less welcoming to the neighborhood. All programs and projects that we run are to abet the neighborhood and are for the prosperity of the communtiy. Therefore, we need to be inviting to the neighborhood. Secondly, we do not want to extricate for the character of the neighborhood. The object of the neighborhood organization is to blend in like a part of the neighborhood, because we are. We do not want to stick out and be alienated to the neighborhood. There are no other eight foot fences in the neghbo,rhood or is there trees in front of houses obstructing view. We are communfly based; therefore, want to be in sine with the neioghborhood. rear of the building, therefore, causing no disruption of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. * 5. Our operation will not cause a nuisance in areas of odors, fumes, dust, noise, or vibration. These areas are not applicable to our activities. * 6. Directional lighting is not needed. Location is an office headquarters. * 7. All sufficient landscaping and screening will be in harmony and congeniality with adjacent property. * 8. The comprehensive plan for the neighborhood calls for revitalization, and as a neighborhood Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) our primary goal is to revitalize the neighborhood. Therefore, the neighborhood office will be appropriate. Your approval for this special permit will be appreciated. Thank you. Sincerely, Dwayne Keeling