HomeMy WebLinkAbout1468-ZDATE: September 20, 1999
TO: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Request for a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -
Highest Density) to C-M (Commercial -Manufacturing), or a more restrictive
commercial district.
FILE: 1468,-Z
The Planning Manager recommends approval of the zone change from RM-H to C-M. This
property is located next to a restaurant and across the street from the Petro Truck Stop and
is within the activity corridor of IH-10. In addition, it is an "industrial area" designation in
the land use element of the Comprehensive Plan.
Mary M. Miller owns a 42 acre tract of property which fronts 200 feet along the north side
of Walden road. Her property extends north 600 feet to the south line of the light industrially
zoned Cinemark entertainment complex on TH-10. The large Petro Truck Stop is located
across the street at Walden Road and IH-10, The Cracker Barrel Restaurant is under
construction along her west property line, The Jack -In -The -Box Restaurant lies west of the
Cracker Barrel, The city is presently reconstructing Walden Road between IH-10 and State
Highway 124 (Fannett Road). Walden Road is a major arterial street according to the Major
Streets and Highway Plan. The applicant's land lies within the activity corridor of the
interstate highway.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION,
Notices Mailed to Property Owners: 14
Responses in Favor: 2 Responses in Opposition:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Tax Tract No, 37, Plat B-19, S. Stivers Survey, Ab-5 1, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas,
containing 4.2 acres, more or less.
1J 146$-Z. Request for a zone change from RI' -H (Residential Multiple Family NORTH{ Ie
Dwelling - High tensity) to C-M (Commercial m Manufacturing), or a more restrictive
commercial district.
Location: 5350 Walden Road SCALD
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Arnnlicant: Mary M. Miller
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GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT Mary M. Miller
PROPERTY OWNER: Mary M. (Fournier) Miller
LOCATION: 5350 Walden Road
EXISTING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -
PROPERTY SIZE:
EXISTING LAND USES:
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE:
SURROUNDING LAND USES:
NORTH: Cinemark Theater and restaurants
EAST: Residences
SOUTH: Truck stop on Walden Road and
IH- 10 activity corridor
WEST: Restaurants and fi-eeway
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
OTHER PHYSICAL
FEATURES:
STREETS:
DRAINAGE:
WATER:
SANITARY SEWER SERVICE:
Highest Density Dwelling)
4.2 acres
Applicant's home and a large garden
"C" (Minimal Flood Hazards)
SURROUNDING ZONING:
Ll (Light Industrial)
RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest
Density Dwelling)
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C-M (Commercial - Manufacturing)
Industrial area and within the 114-10 activity
corridor
Walden Road - 60' right-of-way and 18'
roadway. Walden Road is a major arterial
from State Highway 124 to Major Drive. This
segment from IH- 10 to Highway 124 is being
widened to accommodate heavy traffic at a
reported cost of $800,000.
Street side ditch
12" line in Walden Road
12" line in Walden Road
FIRE PROTECTION:
ADEQUACY OF SERVICE.
Fire protection is provided by Station #11, a
new station at 6375 Walden Road
Existing services, utilities and proposed street
improvements are adequate.
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