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Home My WebLink About587-OBTO: Planning Commission FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Director SUBJECT: Request to change the name of Plaza 10 Circle to Veterans Circle, FILE: 587-OB STAFF REPORT The staff of the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic has requested that Plaza 10 Circle located in the Plaza 10 Addition on IH-10 North be changed to Veterans Circle, Plaza 10 Circle lies at the west end of Plaza 10 Boulevard. There are six tracts which front on and will have addresses on the street. The VA has purchased Tracts 4, 5 and 9 for the construction of the new Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic. The Phelan Investment Company owns the remaining Tracts 6, 7 and 8. All of the abutting and affected property owners have signed letters in support of the street name change.Tracts 4-9 are now vacant. The original subdivision was filed for record in 1984. Replats of parts of the commercial addition were filed in 1984,and 1994. The major tenant in the addition is HealthSouth, formerly named Southeast Texas Rehabilitation Hospital. Chili's Restaurant is also a tenant. This request has been endorsed by a number of area veterans organizations, including Chapter 292 of Vietnam Veterans of America, representatives of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and also endorsed by the Medical Center Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston. The present VA Clinic which is moving from 3385 Fannin Street (Beaumont) to the new location serves patients in southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana, This application follows the regulatory guidelines of the City's Street Renaming Policy adopted by Beaumont City Council on October 25, 1988 (Resolution #88-23 1). The name change has historical significance. There is not another street with the same name or phonetic sound of another local street. The new name is for the entire length of the circular street. There are no commercial implications in the new name. All abutting property owners are in favor of the change. Attached to this report is a map and copies of letters and petitions in support of "Veterans Circle". Outpatient Clinic 3385 Fannin Beaumont, TX 77701 Veterans Administration February 25, 1999 City of Beaumont Planning Division P.O. Box 3827 Beaumont, Texas 77704-3827 Dear Mr. Duren: y� *,4r FJ�4, M* a4'sADhMIt0i Pease find enclosed the Application of the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, to be located at 3420 Plaza 10 Circle, to re -name the circle, "Veterans Circle". Also, enclosed is approval from Phelan Investments, property owner on the Plaza 10 Circle. We have obtained recommendations for the name change, from various Service Organizations that the VAOPC Serves which are enclosed. Regarding the payment of $150.00, will the City accept a Visa Government Credit Card? Will your office let us know the best way to handle this payment? If more informati Sincerely yours, A "is needed, please call 409-839-2492. FRANK J. JOHNSON, LISW Administrator Enclosures (8) 1. Application 2. Statement of approval from Phelan Investments 3.. Approval letter from Luke Trahin 4. Approval, letter from Vietnam Veterans of America 5. Approval letter from First Pentecostal Church 8. Approval letter from Golden Triangle-X-Pow In Reply Refer Tw MAR 2 10999 -! p I-- 6 Department of Veterans Affair Outpatient Clinic 3385 Fannin St Beaumont, Texas Application to Re -Name, Plaza 10 Circle to "'Veterans Circle"' 1. The Department of Veterans Affairs is in the process of constructing a new facility, located at 3420 Plaza 10 Circle, Beaumont, Texas. 2. The present clinic is located at 3385 Fannin St., Beaumont, Texas 77701. 3. Estimated time to move is June 1999. 4. A request was submitted to the City of Beaumont, to rename the Plaza 10 Circle to "Veterans Circle", because the VA Outpatient Clinic serves "Veterans" in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana and "Veterans Circle" would be very appropriate. 5. Attached is approval from Phelan Investments who is the property owner for other portions of the circle. 11. The proposed street name will: a. Have historical or other special significance. b. Not have the same or similar name or phonetic sound of any other street name. c. Will be for a complete street (circle) or continuous street. d. Will not represent a commercial endorsement. 111. NA IV. Attached PHELAN INVESTMENTS P.O. Box 1390 Beaumont, TX 77704-1390 City of Beaumont Planning Division P.O. Box 3827 Beaumont, 'Texas 77704 This is to state that Phelan Investments, as property owners on Plaza Circle, agree to the request of the Beaumont Department of Veterans (VA) Outpatient Clinids, request to rename "Plaza Circle" as "Veterans Circle." 1 0 nk 1-71012 46A-(E DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Medical Center 2002 Holcombe Boulevard Houston TX 77030 Il �M The Honorable David W. Moore Mayor, City of Beaumont P. C. Box 3827 Beaumont, Texas 77704 Dear Mayor Moore: In Reply Refer To: As you are aware, the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, currently located at 3385 Fannin St., Beaumont, Texas, will be moving to a newly constructed facility located at Plaza Circle, Beaumont, Texas. The projected date for completion at this time is April 1999. This is to request that the current "Plaza Circle" be renamed "Veterans Circle". This will be in honor of the Veterans that we serve. Thank you for your consideration of this project and if more information is needed-, Please contact the Beaumont Outpatient Clinic Administrator, Mr. Frank Johnson at 409-839-2492. Sincerely yours, DAVID WI�ATLEY 7s, Medical Center Director 0�1,m N;0V 0 9 Im CITY OF BEAUMONT EXECUTIVE OFFICE Southeast Texas Chapter 292 P.O. Box 1071 - Beaumont, Texas 77704 Office: 409/898-4400 " AIERIC N V U February 16, 1999 Mr. Frank Johnson, Director Veterans Outpatient Clinic 3385 Fannin Beaumont, Texas 77701 Dear Mr. Johnson, We, the members of Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc, Southeast Texas Chapter #292, support your efforts to change the name of the street in front of the new VA facility from Plaza 10 Circle to Veteran's Circle. With a new and improved Veterans' facility, the name change would honor those who have served and remember those who gave their all. We believe Veterans deserve the best in health care treatment and appreciate you and your staffs efforts in providing this to our area Veterans. We would be honored to attend the City Council meeting and stand with you, your staff, and other area Veterans in requesting this change. Please advise if we can be of further assistance. Sincerely, WA 0 LUKE TRAHIN Chamber of Commerce Consultant Public Speaker February 23, 1999 VA Outpatient Clinic 3385 Fannin St Beaumont, Texas, 77701 Dear Mr. Johnson: The renaming of Plaza Circle to "Veterans Circle" is most appropriate. This is the first street in Beaumont favoring veterans. Many men and" women having served in the Armed Services from this area will appreciate the new veteran's clinic. Being a survivor of Pearl Harbor, I fully support the naming of Plaza Circle to "Veterans Circle". Sincerely yours, LUKE TRAHIN 10 MICHAEL RD. • FRAMINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 01701 * 508-877-1356 P t14 Whereas; The veterans of Southeast Texas are justifiably proud of the work done by the Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic located in Beaumont, Texas and Whereas; Said veterans are extremely pleased by the expansion of the Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic to their new facilities in Beaumont, Texas and Whereas; The new Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic will not only provide a higher level of care for veterans of Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana, but also enhance the prestige of the city of Beaumont, Texas - therefore be it Resolved; That the city council of the city of Beaumont, Texas, at its earliest convenience, change the name of the street, wherein the aforementioned new facilities of the Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic are located, from its present name of "Plaza Drive" to the name of "Veterans Drive". Golden Triangle X-POIV Order of Ptirple Heart Anterican Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Southeast Tevas 14terans Coalition Post State Commander Veterans of Foreign Wars C Pert ' "Tiger -Lyon P.O.11'rot Venterotat Cburcb Box 905 Vigor, 'Texas 77662 Phone 409-769-9055... Fax 409-769-3069 To: 'Veterans Beaumont Clinic Fannin St. Beaumont, Texas Subject: Renaming of Plaza Circle to Veterans Circle T wish to express our appreciation for the fine work the Beaumont Veterans Clinic has provided for the Veterans in this area. f would like to strongly support the effort that the Plaza Circle be named the Veterans Circle for the new location of our Veterans Clinic. This would honor those Veterans in memory of the sacrifice they have given for our community and our country. Because the veterans cared let us also show we care on their behalf. Let us remember them as they remember us. Respectfully Submitted, �j Pastor, Bruce M. Lockett I M. , -. E, ILE.587- OB: Request to change the street name from Plaza 10 Circle to Veterans NOM11 Circle.A Applicant: VA clinic, Bart., et al SCALE 1"=200' v A� 45 V 0. U� g� iK 4Z _V Z. 276.06 716. Z 241.4 K- S,UBJECT ..... .. ................. . 10 .262.75 30. 190 Nw 04 PLAZA ni %In CL 190 16,03 .4 279. /to 18.37 P.P - w PLAZA LAZA BLVD 6 < In CIR. 46,90d�arr loo to 1 13.04 31.81" 219J5 wadi 3WO w1iS 2A 0 131.0 CQ 1� 227.74-11 4 7774 AW 40,19 STH" as ao Wrsr 421.17 WEST CEDAR .150 YIN MO 14 140 60 4C do 3 12 fl C l 4 % iVA!(A A# M 10 do I GENERAL INFORMATIONTUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic - Beaumont ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNER: STATUS OF APPLICANT: LOCATION: EXISTING ZONING: PROPERTY SIZE: EXISTING LAND USES: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Commercial EAST: Hospital, III-10 SOUTH: Commercial WEST: Hillebrandt Bayou COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: STREETS: DRAINAGE: Heidorn Development Tx. L. L. C. (Tax rolls) Administrator- Beaumont VA Clinic Future address - 3420 Plaza 10 Circle GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) Total of three tracts is 3,31 acres Vacant "C" - (Minimal Hazards) SURROUNDING ZONING: HI (Heavy Industrial) HI HI GC -MD, HI and RS Activity Corridor (Interstate Hwy. 10) None Plaza 10 Circle is a 50' wide right-of-way with a 30' wide concrete pavement. Plaza 10 Boulevard leading to the subject property has right-of-way widths from 60' to 80' and pavement widths from 40' to 60'. Existing storm sewers. WATER: Existing water lines in streets and casements. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: FIRE PROTECTION: ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Existing sanitary sewers in streets and easements. Fire protection is provided by Stations 7 and 10. All services and utilities are adequate.