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Home My WebLink About1493-PDATE: January 19,2000, TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Request for a specific use permit to allow professional and business offices in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 2165 North Street. The property is also within the Oaks Historic District. FILE: 1493-P STAFF RE' PORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of the specific use permit conditioned on the elimination of the required 8' fence and 10' wide landscape buffer along the south property line and the elimination of the required 10' wide landscape buffer along the cast property line (Section 30-31 b. 3). David Bradley wishes to convert a two-story brick and stucco 3,266 square foot structure at 2165 North Street into a professional and business office. The house has been used in the past as a medical office, business offices and most recently as a home health care office. Recent (1998) amendments to the Zoning Ordinance require this proposal to receive a specific use permit. The lot was zoned R-3 (Modified Two -Family and Multiple Dwelling) fi-orn 1955 until 1989, changed to RCR as a result of the Old Town Rezoning Study. When changed, the building was occupied by the "A & B Office Equipment Company" and "G's Alterations". The apartment house on McFaddin Avenue directly behind the subject lot is owned by the applicant. The house to the east is a parsonage owned by the seller of the subject lot. Next door to the west is an advertising and public relations firm. Across North Street is a large residence, a vacant lot and an apartment complex. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 12 Responses in Favor 3 . Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Lot 9 and the west 22' of Lot 10, Block 25, McFaddin Second Addition to the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.25 acres, more or less. Address: Z110McFaddin BEAUMONT, TX 77701 Phone 409-835-3808 Fax 409-833-5134 December 23, 1999 To: Planning Commission and City Council City of Beaumont, Texas Subject Property: 2165 North Street, Beaumont, Texas Ladies and Gentlemen: This unique structure located at 2165 North Street was originally the carriage house for the adjacent stately home facing 675 N. 5th Street. Built in the 1920's, it provided vehicular storage on the ground level and housing upstairs for domestic help. The one-story addition of the 1960's converted its use into a medical office. With approximately 3266 square feet, the building has housed area retail and service type businesses in the past and most recently, a home health care administrative office. As a result, interior renovations, lighting, and alarm systems are all of a commercial design and quality. The property will be developed to accommodate several commercial and business office clients. The property will be professionally managed by Flats to Let, a Texas real estate licensed property management firm whose principal office is adjacent to this property. Prospective tenants would include business offices, accountants, attorneys or real estate professionals and other compatible business environments. Ample off-street parking is readily available on the rear lot, with over 4,000 square feet of paved area. Planning Commission and City Council City of Beaumont December 23, 1999 Page Two Bordering the subject property to the west is a building with similar commercial office use. To the south is an apartment building whose brick wall facing the subject property has no door or window openings. The apartments are owned and managed by the applicant. To the east is a residential home owned and occupied by the current owner of the subject property. Signage will conform to all Code requirements in the historic district guidelines. Requested Modifications: East: A modification is needed for the landscape buffers, as the driveway borders the property line. The adjacent property owner has no objection to, this modification. South: A modification to the screening requirement and landscape buffer is requested as there is currently an adequate buffer provided by the city alley (20 1 JI feet). A fence would create a blind corridor and security risk. The adjacent property owner is the applicant and has no objection to the modification. West: The adjoining property is of commercial use, and there is no requirement for buffer Yscreening. Thank you for your time and your diligent consideration of this application. We look forward to your subsequent approval. 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I m� �RTp T1}# ®SIT iRTxMY ilIIp1MLED�t AND RItl •THAT Ti41#+IQ AN Tli CATS to t �•�,:'►LA� �Oi itIRYiX YAp 00 TH[ emum «"4N MY •ur�Ilvls►oM'MNowI�I• NLL IMM+R'pYAL MTS�'', r " AND ANY VIOIMLC,1"O'NO."WONT "M°Q TW II QVIC Tlkltq{rWNF� ��TfQ�aAT wk�a.w+�. TAwtl�. IMIi;pAiCRISSpN7a!'�" - � y °�" g or M•>. +�.IMEGARIIIGp.III.Y014ML IMOISTEREO' PUBLIC SURVEYOR Ov, IL .. 440 'I0iH Sx+ wulaE N 0 '!�I^rwllTr L7 ,�j9ISAr tr1tc►a.I+rMrllr•xxu ; :r ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPE CIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.B, ZONING ORDINANCE) Application Application is ill is not in Comlrxiv 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 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 items 4 and 7 follow: 4. There is a 4,000 square foot paved parking area located at the rear of the structure. This is accessed by the driveway at the front of the lot. 7. The applicant is asking for modifications to and elimination of the screening and landscaping requirements of Section 30�-31. The paved drive on the cast side of the lot and the paved parking area would not allow a 10' wide planted buffer unless the pavement is tom up. He will install an 8'solid fence as required by ordinance on the cast property line. The applicant wants permission to eliminate the fence and buffer requirement at his south (rear) property line. He owns the property immediately adjacent along the lot line. The alley was abandoned by ordinance in 1975. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES FA 9 9 0 to Ell 0 11 P LOCATION: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: EXISTING ZONTNG: 6 a 9 EXISTING LAND USES: SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH. Residence, vacant lot, apartments EAST: Residence SOUTH: Apartments WEST: Advertising and public relations business COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: David Bradley New Life Tabernacle - Charles Treadway 2165 North Street Lot 9 and the west 22' of Lot 10, Block 25, McFaddin 2nd Addition RCR (Residential Revitalization) District 0.25 acres, more or less Conservation and "C" - (Minimal Hazards) Vacant two-story structure SURROUNDING ZONING: RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) RCR RCR RCR Conservation and Revitalization GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: None STREETS: McFaddin Avenue is a 60' wide residential right-of-way with a 27' wide pavement and sidewalks. DRAINAGE: WATER: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: There is a 21 " storin sewer in the street, There is a 20" water line in the street. There is a 12" sanitary sewer in the street. Fire protection is provided by Station #7, 1700 McFaddin Avenue. Services are adequate.