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Home My WebLink About1486-PDATE: December 20, 1999 TO: Planning Con-imission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Request for a specific use permit to allow a church in an RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District at 7830 State Highway 105. FILE: 1486-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of the specific use permit to allow the church. This application is in compliance with the eight conditions necessary for approval, Mr. Blaine McFarlin, Associate Pastor of Grace Church has applied for the specific use permit in order to build a now church at 7830 State Highway 105 on a 10 acre tract of land lying between the Windernere Addition and the Northwest Church of Christ tract. The church now has 150 members and meets in local hotel, The Grace Church is a member of the Golden Triangle Baptist Association, a group of Southern Baptist churches, They plan on building a 12,600 square foot sanctuary which will seat 352 persons with overflow seating for an additional 126 seats. hi the future, the church plans on buying an additional 9.80 acres north of and abutting the subject 10 acres, Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners, 29 Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES That certain 10.00 acre tract out of the Daniel Easley League, Abstract 20, being more particularly described by motes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a point for the most southerly southeast comer of Windemere Subdivision Section One a plat recorded in Volume 12, Page 89 of the Map Records of Jefferson County, Texas; LEGAL DESCRIPTION continued THENCE North 05' 10'28" East, a distance of 136.11 feet (called North 05' 19'28" East, 13 6. 11 feet) to a point for comer; THENCE North 39' 22'00" East, a distance of 404.50 feet (called North 39' 22' 00" East, 404.50 feet) to a point for comer; THENCE North 22' 43'42" East, a distance of 46.40 feet to a point for comer; THENCE North 89' 1600" East, a distance of 1041.70 feet to a point for comer; THENCE South 00' 44'00" East, a distance of 207.36 feet to a point for comer; THENCE South 89' 16'00" West, a distance of 561.20 feet to a point for comer; THENCE South 00' 44'00" East, a distance of 280.00 feet to a point for comer; THENCE South 89' 16'00" West, a distance of 773.53 to the POINT OF BEGMNING and containing 10,00 acres of land more or less. November 17,1999 Planning Division City Hall 801 Main Street Beaumont, TX 77701 Dear Planning Commission and City Council, Two and a half years ago our Pastor and two other men, felt impressed to begin a new Church. Now Grace Church averages over 150 in the Sunday morning services. We have been meeting at the Hilton Hotel for two years, and are making plans to build a permanent facility. We are in the process of purchasing 20 acres of land on Highway 105, pending a Specific Use Permit. We are proposing to build a 12,600 sq. ft. building that would be used for Sunday services, fellowships, and Bible study classes. Our church is a member of the Golden Triangle Baptist Association (a group of Southern Baptist churches), and most of our activity would be typical of other Baptist churches in our area. Our facilities would also be made available for other community activities and organizations such as Boy Scouts etc. We are planning to preserve as much of the natural landscaping as possible, and intend to leave a natural buffer of trees behind the homes of the Winderner Subdivision. It is truly our desire to be an asset to the community, 'Thank you for your consideration. Sinter y, Blaine McFarlin Associate Pastor P.O. Box 5099 * Beaumont, TX 77726-5099 - (409) 832-9460 - Fax (409) 832-4260 Senior PastorlRalph Martin, Associate PastorlB laine McFarliti, -Music MinisWlMaurice Elkins email: gracechurch@datai-ecall.net / website: wwwItfa.com/gracechurch a ffi.E 1486-P: Request for a specific use permit to allow a new church in an RS (Residential Single Family) district. Location: 7830 State Highway 105 Applicant:Grace Church, Blaine McFarlin, Associate Pastor *� 4o MV z W SMIAW r . '�4' aexar w � � rr• a k *11b yN �t �i`ti- • � � i r S�^ Nk .11 k! L Nti NORTH A SCALE 1}'-2o01 9M ACRES ! HIGHWAY 1' 05 Ri 8 sr M is r,r C tx Iff a xo Jr r i .r 1 y L 1. 55 G.G .. TC9 { JILL LANE .—� B / G Z f` 2di (` J ��z _ , xr rr _A d 4 R,ry ?` _ S. a 4 , Jr j r�r � Ja �`e\\\\\TOLIVAR ROAD �y A k £ �. r 10 � Z / " J 10 i Ma , v , tar a 40 r At r yy !I d ..... ..... 3m Ismunm "amna "UTHVM ILJWF ROM V, Cl jt?7n35v3 3m. M1,14Cl (1,- 19 / 110 10 Ni WZ 0 j77 La 0 Oki wvu R" 40rh" ow, LJ 0 mTnTm C) fp all 9r, T- i uj < Ul 1;4 ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.E, ZONING {ORDINANCE) Application Application is in is not in Conilyrnts Compliance Compliance Attached CONDITIONS; 1. That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to tie use and enjoyment of other property, nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the imunediate 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 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 8, That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. X X ANALYSIS continued This application complies with the eight conditions necessary for approval. Comments on conditions 1, 4 and 8 follow: 1. This is a suitable location for a church. Access is from a state highway and there are nearby residential neighborhoods. Since 1981, churches and schools in the residential districts must receive specific use permits. There is a new parochial high school and other churches nearby. 4. The church will provide 210 parking spaces. The minimum number of spaces required is 120. This will accommodate the needs of the church for future expansion. 8. The location and size of the tract are well within the policies for residential land use as written in the City's Comprehensive Plan. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: STATUS OF APPLICANT: LOCATION: EXISTING ZONING: PROPERTY SIZE: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: EXISTING LAND USES: Grace Church Windemere Development Company Prospective buyer 7830 State Highway 105 RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District 10.00 acres, more or less "C" - (Minimal Hazards) Wooded tract SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTHWoods RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) EAST: Church of Christ RS SOUTH: Church of Christ, Hwy. 105, Hi -Tower Kennels RS WEST: Windeniere Addition RS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Neighborhood Growth Unit GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: None STREETS: St. Hwy, 105 - a major arterial with a 120' DRAINAGE, WATER: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: FIRE PROTECTION: FAVIX41 . right-of-way and 5 lines for traffic. Surface to inlets to existing storm sewer in the Windeniere Addition. Available Available Fire protection is provided by Station #8, 6297 Highway 105. Services are adequate.