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Home My WebLink About1460-PIX DATE: August 16,1999 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Director SUBJECT: Consider an application for a specific use permit in the RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) and LI (Light Industrial) districts for an early childhood development center (pre-school) at 790 Forsythe at Jefferson. FILE: 1460-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Director recommends approval of the specific use permit for the private pre- school at 790 Forsythe, The Saint Anthony Cathedral wishes to open a pre-school for youngsters in an existing commercial brick building on property owned by the Diocese of Beaumont. The building, previously occupied by an insurance company, contains 3,000 square feet. The church plans a 12' x 25' (300 sq. ft.) addition to the southeast corner of the building. Staff parking is located directly south and across the street where there are existing paved parking lots. Jefferson Street south of Forsythe has been closed and is the property of the church. Drive thru and pick-up will be from existing driveways located off-street on the subject tract. Exhibits are attached, PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices Mailed to Property Owners: 12 Responses in Favor: Responses in Opposition: LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being the west 1/2of Lot 5, 6, south 10' of Lot 7 and the south 10' of the west 1/2of Lot 8, Block 16, Van Wormer Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.275 acres, more or less, being a 75'x 160'tract, Saint Anthony (MI Roman Cathofic'Cathedral P.O. Box 3309, Beaumont, Texas 77704-3309 (409) 833-6433 E-mail: cathedraC&sat.net Pax (409) 833-6434 Office of the Pastor - Rector July 13', 1999 Planning Commission City Council City of Beaumont P.O,. Box 521 Beaumont, Texas 77704 RE: Specific Use Permit We are submitting a request for a Specific Use Permit. We propose to renovate an existing one (1) - story building consisting of approximately 3,000 square feet. The building will be used as an Early Childhood Center. The renovation will be compatible with the current building aesthetic and set back from adjoining properties. The visibility will remain the same and shall not impede development of any property. There is vacant property to the adjacent properties that can be developed. Our existing property plan now has adequate utilities, access roads, drainage, and supporting facilities. These are all existing and shall be left as is. The location and arrangement of current driveways and parking spaces have been considered and designed. The site plan design will show and allow a continuous flow of traffic. We have taken measures to prevent nuisance. We shall have no odors, fumes, vibrations, or loud noises. Children on the playgrounds will be in one location. This current location, in the west of the property behind existing buildings, has been in operation and has had no complaints. The other area shown on the plans is set back from adjoining property lines in order to be congenial with neighboring properties. These areas are consistent with our current areas where children plan several times during the week with no real "noise". The children are currently at play between the hours of 10:00 AM to 12.00 PM with no complaints that we are aware of. Lighting will be directional in play areas and shall comply with current codes. The lighting should be adequate for our existing Master Plan with nothing to, effect neighboring properties. Landscaping and screening are designed to ensure harmony with the adjacent property. This proposed building renovation and use would be in accordance with our overall plan for providing Parish life to our church community. Saint Anthony Cathedral Mission Statement "A casing Catholic conuituidy celebrating and saMficially sharing God's love with all peoples through spifitualiy, sefipture, savray)jent, stewardship, study and service". Page 2 Planning Commission July 13, 1999 This entire vicinity is of churches, schools, homes, city parks, and commercial businesses. We feel our proposed renovation will be compatible to the vicinity, blend in with others, and provide additional needed support to the entire community. k,41 dAf.-L Michael. A. Jamial Vicar General Diocese of Beaumont Owner b r 0 4Jemi—a-h2eJr.McGrath ' Pastor Saint Anthony Cathedral Applicant Saint Anthony Cathedral Mission Statement "A caring Catholic cmnYjwjjtp celebrating aird sacrificially sharbig God's lope with all peoples through spiriruali!y, scripture, sacrament, steivardship, study aid service". FILL; t460-Fr Request for a speciric use permit to allow a childhood center in an area NORTH zoned RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization). Location. 790 Forsythe Applicant: Saint Anthony Cathedral SCALE 1'e=200' r 01 oil FORSYTHE STREET s AR x s w IN `R r V M M- _ a x N THE BISHOP GALANTE I 'Till •AW ANT~ CAIIDUCAMN" Chi nRLY CH6a!MOD C!V"l op I!TI" FORSYTHE STREET s AR x s w IN `R r V M M- _ a x N THE BISHOP GALANTE I 'Till •AW ANT~ CAIIDUCAMN" Chi nRLY CH6a!MOD C!V"l op I!TI" 9 `AN11►IN S , Zf rNA SW171060W 59.67' (6d.II' ROW) IN CO C. N ,$o o�4 SET 5/fr in 00 . 1pl v' LOT 7, 8 Ik 25' TRACT OR PARCEL SOVEEM LOTS 5 & 0, C.L. VAtM' Jr. 4c' FRAW E. WHITE VOL. 910. PO. 98 ORJC CALL 75..00' F" ji'5V11 rst'E 75.00' S1, ROD , +{• PIPE OUARORAIL Z/ 1' = if V' # r,ND s44"10'30" E 8.15' 1.1 CALL 10.00' - Wj l j2 of LOr 5, ALLofLOT 5 &5.1�Q" of ON '""71BLocx oLOT l r#ATWNrA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY„ a CORPORA77ON [Towrl, OF ATLANrA VOL. roil, PC. 4i"3t7RJC top U/G ELEc. 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ALL >xIla #u 31ON �K ,pg t1J Comic 181 199I! +�� 4"�* r Fri► ; � >K > t® "d f ww Ywwwwww�rwww�wW^�dYt�:rWwts"w11��Y1'kY11t7C1t"k1k'WW 'W'W X1 Owner. JasdplaA jqM* ISMS 31Va Census: 15 do aeco^donce with the Flood' Wararrd. [loundo►y Map. t7eportrrlrnt of Houtfng and '2'Yit'17�t1t'Ytii'�Y'�d:�11N�1t1KdfIC7K7Ci�1ClKYt�:i2iY(dG'21C1f d(Si� y rw Block Nurnber Sixteen % /- a to he Cityof geoumon ��i�ik�i�il�>X��( the mop of plot of sold Addition of pre ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26. 9, 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; 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 S. 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 ill accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. x Application is not in comments Compliance Attached ANALYSIS continued This application is in compliance with the eight conditions necessary for approval. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: St. Anthony Cathedral PROPERTY OWNER: Catholic Diocese of Beaumont STATUS OF APPLICANT: Father Jeremiah J. McGrath, Pastor LOCATION: 790 Forsythe EXISTING ZONING: RCR (Residential Conservation and PROPERTY SIZE: EXISTING LAND USES: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Commercial use EAST: Vacant lots SOUTH: Parking lots WEST: Catholic Elementary School COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: STREETS: Revitalization) and LI (Light Industrial) 75' x 160' or 0.275 acres (as corrected) Vacant commercial structure "C" - (Minimal Hazards) SURROUNDING ZONING: LT (Light Industrial) RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) RCR RCR CBD (Central Business District) None Forsythe Street - A 61'wide right-of-way with a 40' wide pavement. Jefferson Street - A 6 P wide right-of-way with a 40' pavement. There is a 15"' storm sewer in Forsythe and a 12" in Jefferson. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued WATER: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: I a In a U an There is a 6" water line in Forsythe and a 4" line in Jefferson. There is a 6" sanitary sewer in Forsythe and a 12" in Jefferson. Fire protection is provided by Station #1, 747 College. ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Services are adequate