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Home My WebLink About1448-PTO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Director SUBJECT: Request for a specific use permit to allow the construction of a professional office building in an RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District. FILE: 1448-P STAFF REPORT The Port of Beaumont wishes to build an 8,630 square foot two-story brick office building for the Bulk Terminal on land they own between Buford and Stewart and the abandoned Herring Street (Ordinance #99-26) and Carroll Street. The property consists of 2.06 acres of land, including the abandoned 20' x 300' alley ((Ordinance #99-26). All utilities and public services in the abandoned rights -of -way were abandoned or relocated at a cost of over $21,000 to the Port Authority, The Port owns property lying to the north, east and west. This request is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and is in compliance with the goals and objectives of the Charlton -Pollard Neighborhood Plan for "transitional" areas. The application complies with the eight conditions necessary for approval of a specific use permit. Exhibits, are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 28 - Responses in Favor _. Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Lots 1-24, Block 7, Neches River Park Addition to the City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 2.,06 acres, more or less, including the 20' x 300' alley right- of-way abandoned by Ordinance #99-26. March 12,1999 Mr. Murray Duren, Senior Planner Planning Division City of Beaumont P.O. Box 3827 Beaumont, TX 77704 City Council City of Beaumont P.O. Box 3827 Beaumont, TX 77704 Dear Murray: The Port Beaumont is requesting, The Beaumont City Council and The Planning Division to consider approval of a "Specific Use Permit" for improvements that will be constructed in Block 7, Neches River Park Addition in the City of Beaumont. Upon approval of this request the Port propose to construct a Two Story Office Building in the area bringing approximately eighteen (18) new jobs to the area, not including any jobs created during the construction process. Attached, please find the completed Specific Use Permit Application, City of Beaumont area map showing location of the proposed building, office building layout drawing that include the required eight conditions that must be met before a Specific Use Permit can be issue and Port of Beaumont check in the amount of Three Hundred Fifty Dollars, ($350,00) for application fee. If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Bill G. Masters Attachments c: LMC, CJI File: #347 P, 0. Drawer 2297 Beaumont, Texas, U.S.A. 77704 4091835-5367 - FAX 4091835-0512 EILE 1448-p_: Request for a specilic use permit for a two-story office building. Location: All of Block 7, Neches River Park Addition Applicant: Port of Beaumont D AV 0 O< U "I M to I t s 00 W BUFORD ST.M /200 :�o 6 PORT '00 VACANT A 11M STEWART I � 1.2CO 2 so i4s M k to —JV AV �5 U W Is z Z if 0 Ir _j U ___r zo to T. if I A it 4 Af, jVELL ST, is f44� sr SCHWARNER - 4 L_/AIVIOA,r% Ca i I I ST. so MimiLAI to NORTH A& SCALE 1 11=2009 PORT PROPERTY � � k�'LI—hZL 'XC "at�lalNk'Jditkl' E, ^•a .� -+ o�� •ais 'see •Aaua vaau� ?6'!V'll"Y�,�,L 3/7I19 «LN�7l�'1�6'�r4' I � �` � I �] r 133HIS IIOUav7' 4 � Iffil r� 1 w� .� 9 - I I id la I I, p� tea' �6 - Cc Sd 11 w 1 -------------------- ' •^"Y f Y a" 133HIS '3IlI UN lo „• k, . TOE U < > W 0 FH-I A 0 X �2 g V on 60 4 4 -4 ti c C E E C U 02 Q), E Cc ,G tn 0 ( m 10 C) -0 L<,) < 0 0 Ho Z5 & 0 >c C -2 12 9 w . 0 0< IL cz b CL M, ppary ell, Cf) MIN 01\ CEO 2 0) awe C z I a '95 C3, �o 50 Sq ID cu CL 0 cn CL o Q'— -ie < � C%J < 30 0 0 8, 0 day ¢® Sabine Pass Ave, .gin) E E C4;e 0 Pennsylvania Ave. w ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.E, ZONINQ MINANM Application Application is in is not in Comr1rils 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 x 2. That the establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property; 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 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. x x ANALYSIS continued This application is in compliance with the eight conditions necessary for approval. Following are comments on Conditions 1 and 8: 1. The two-story brick office building will enhance the immediate neighborhood and provide a good buffer between Port activities and the residential areas. 8. This proposal is in compliance with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan as amended by the Charlton -Pollard Neighborhood Plan regarding "transitional areas." GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: STATUS OF APPLICANT: LOCATIO : EXISTING ZONING: 1911019:11A EXISTING LAND USES: SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Port of Beaumont Neches River terminal EAST: Vacant Port property SOUTH: Residential and vacant lots WEST: Vacant Port property COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Port of Beaumont Port of Beaumont Port authority The block bound by Buford, Carroll, Stewart and the abandoned Herring Street. RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District 2.06 acres Vacant "C" - (Minimal Hazards) SURROUNDING ZONING: PD (Port Development) District PD RM-H RM-H Industrial GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued OTHER PHYSICAL Port owns all abutting properties adjacent to FEATURES: the subject site on the north, east and west. STREETS: Buford - a collector, 60' right-of-way, 47" pavement Carroll - a collector, 60' right-of-way, 44' pavement Stewart - residential street, 60' right-of-way, 18' pavement DRAINAGE: Surface and storm sewers in streets. 30�' storm sewer in Stewart. WATER: 2" water line in Stewart 6" water line in Buford 8" water line in Carroll SANITARY SEWER 6" sanitary sewer in Stewart SERVICE: 6" sanitary sewer in Buford FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by Station # 11, 2185 Sabine Pass (station may be relocated or closed). ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Existing utilities and relocated utilities and services are adequate to serve the Port.