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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-15-99 PC MinutesREGULAR MEETING AND JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION AND ; CITY COUNCIL March 15, 1999 City Council Chambers A Regular Meeting and Joint Public Hearings of the Planning Commission and City Council were held on March 15, 1999 with the following members present: Commission members present: Vice -Chairman Greg Dykeman Commissioner Sally Bundy Commissioner Dohn LaBiche Commissioner Albert Robinson Commissioner Bill Lucas Commission members absent: Chairman Laurie Leister Commissioner Dale Hallmark Commissioner Glenn Bodwin Commissioner Carlos Hernandez Councilmembers present: Mayor David W. Moore Mayor Pro-Tem Bobbie Patterson Councilmember-at-Large Becky Ames Councilmember-at-Large Andrew Cokinos Councilmember Lulu Smith Councilmember Guy Goodson Councilmembers absent: Councilmember John Davis Also present: Stephen Richardson, Planning Director; Murray Duren, Senior Planner; Tyrone Cooper, First Assistant City Attorney; Jill Cole, Recording Secretary and Adina Abshire, Planning Technician. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Commissioner Bundy made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 1, 1999 Regular Meeting. Commissioner Robinson seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. Planning Commission March 15, 1999 REGULAR MEETING 1) Final Plat of Lots 1-4, Briarwood West Townhomes, a replat of the residual of Lot 2, Briarwood Addition, 0.417 acres, H. Williams Survey, Ab-56, Beaumont, Texas. Applicant: Carroll and Blackman, Inc. for Richard L. Guseman Mr. Richardson told the Commission that the zoning on the four unit townhouse subdivision was RM-M. The developer initially was going to lease the units but has since decided to sell them, therefore making it necessary to subdivide. The plat was reviewed by all interested parties and no negative comments were received by staff. The plat is in conformance with the Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. A slide of the subject property was shown. Vice -Chairman Dykeman, acting as Chairman, asked for the applicant's comments. Joe Pattie of Carroll and Blackman, Inc., the applicant, addressed the Commission on behalf of Richard Guseman. Vice -Chairman Dykeman asked for any additional comments on the plat. No comments were made. Commissioner Lucas made a motion to approve the Final Plat of Lots 1-4, Briarwood West Townhomes as requested. Commissioner Bundy seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. 2) File 586-OB: Request to abandon the following rights -of -way: (1) Grove St. between Doucette and Van Buren; (2) Madison Avenue between Grove and Holly; (3) Van Buren from the east right-of-way line of Grove St. 360 ft. west, a point abutting Lots 9-14, Block 15, Oakwood Addition; (4) The 15' wide general utility easement lying between Grove and Holly in Block 6, Oakwood Addition; and (5) The 20' wide general utility easement lying between Grove and Holly in Block 15, Oakwood Addition. Applicant: Fittz & Shipman, Inc., consulting engineer for Mobil Oil Corporation Mr. Richardson reported that Mobil Oil owns all the property abutting the subject streets and easements proposed for abandonment. It is Mobil's intent to use the property to build a co -generation plant on the subject property and property to the east and south. Vice -Chairman Dykeman asked for the applicant's comments 2 Planning Commission March 15, 1999 John Holm of Fittz and Shipman, Inc., the applicant, addressed the Commission on behalf of Mobil Oil and introduced Lee Powell, Project Manager for Mobil. Vice -Chairman Dykeman asked for additional comments on the abandonments. No comments were made. Commissioner Bundy made a motion to approve the abandonment of portions of Grove Street, Madison Avenue, Van Buren Avenue and utility easements in Blocks 6 and 15, Oakwood Addition; as requested in File 586-OB, subject to the relocation of all necessary utilities, Commissioner LaBiche seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Moore called the Joint Publii Hearings of March 15, 1999 to order and explained the. purpose of the joint hearing process and then turned the meeting over to Vice - Chairman Dykeman. He explained the policies and procedures for the hearing process. 1) Fie 1440-Z: Request for a zone change from GC -MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) to C-M (Commercial -Manufacturing) District for 80 acres. Location: Lindbergh Drive from College Street (U. S. Highway 90) to Washington Boulevard. Applicant: City of Beaumont Planning Division Mr. Richardson reported that the Planning staff conducted a zoning study as a result of a Planning Commission workshop. There are many legal, non- conforming land uses along Lindbergh due to past zoning. Development along Lindbergh, in the past and recently, has been towards the type that would fit more in a C-M District rather than GC -MD. Changing this property to C-M would bring many existing'businesses into compliance and allow for needed -expansions. 122 notices were mailed to property owners within the subject property and also within 200 feet of the subject property. Five responses in favor and none in opposition were returned to staff. At. the beginning of this process, staff received a petition from many of the property owners along Lindbergh asking that this property be rezoned. Vice -Chairman Dykeman opened the public hearing and asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. 3 Planning Commission March 15, 1999 Commissioner Robinson made a motion to approve the zone change from GC -MD to C-M for 80 acres along either side of Lindbergh Drive from College Street to Washington Boulevard as requested in File 1440-Z. Commissioner LaBiche seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. 2) File 1441-P: Request for a specific use permit for boat and RV storage buildings in a GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District. Location: 9405 College Street Applicant: Walker -Arena, Inc. Mr. Richardson stated that the applicant wants to build a 300' x 30' building and a 330' x 45' building to store boats and RV's. These buildings will be built behind an existing construction operation owned by the applicant, that is located at the front of the subject property. The applicant is requesting a modification of the landscaping and screening requirements along the south side of the property. if. granted as submitted, a modification to the landscaping and screening requirements would need to be granted. Six notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet. No responses in favor -or in opposition were returned. Slides of the subject property were shown. Vice -Chairman Dykeman opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. Mr. Walker and Joe Arena answered questions from the Commission. Vice -Chairman Dykeman asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Bundy made a motion to approve the specific use permit for boat and RV storage buildings at 9405 College Street as requested in File 1441-P, with a modification to the landscaping and screening requirements. Commissioner LaBiche seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. 3) File 1443-Z/P: Request for a zone change from RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) to RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District and a specific use permit request for a professional office building. Location: 7685 Highway 105 Applicant: Fittz & Shipman, Inc. for Jerry Lack 4 Planning Commission March 15, 1999 Mr. Richardson stated that the owner wants to construct a 48' x 32' office building on the front of the subject property. Eventually, he proposes to add a 20' x 32' extension to the building. The owner is requesting a modification to the screening and landscaping requirements on the west side of the subject property. He owns and lives in the house located to the west. If approved as submitted, a modification to the landscaping and screening requirements will need to be granted. Thirteen notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet. One response in opposition and none in favor were returned to staff. Slides of the subject property were shown. Vice -Chairman Dykeman opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. John Holm with Fittz and Shipman, Inc., addressed the Commission. Commissioner LaBiche voiced his concern of the driveway being used as a cut - through from Tolivar Road to Highway 105. The applicant, Jerry Lack, addressed the Commission and said that he would be willing to install a gate on the driveway at Tolivar Road, Vice -Chairman Dykeman asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Bundy made a motion to approve the zone change from RS to RM-H and a specific 'use permit for a professional office building at 7685 Highway 105 as requested in File 1443-ZIP, with a modification to the landscaping and screening requirements. Commissioner Lucas seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. 4) File 1444-Z: Request for a zone change from RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) and GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) to LI (Light Industrial) District. Location: Block 6 and Lots 1-14, Block 15, Oakwood Addition. Applicant: Fittz & Shipman, Inc. for Mobil Oil Corporation Mr. Richardson stated that Mobil Oil plans to construct a co -generation plant to produce electrical power to use at the refinery in case of emergencies. Excess power will be sold to Entergy. R, Planning Commission March 15, 1999 The plant, as proposed, will also be built on property to the east and south of the subject property. The Charlton -Pollard Neighborhood Plan shows the area to be rezoned as light industrial south of Madison and commercial and commercial/warehousing north of Madison. Thirty-three notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. No responses in favor -or in opposition were returned. Slides of the subject property were shown. Vice -Chairman Dykeman opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. John Holm with Fittz and Shipman, Inc. addressed the Commission and Council. Harry Sinesi, Venture Manager for Mobil Oil, addressed the Commission. He said that the remaining lot was owned by Mr, and Mrs. Boutte' and they were currently in negotiation with them to purchase the lot. Vice -Chairman Dykeman asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Lucas made a motion to approve the zone change from RM-H and GC -MD to LI for two blocks in the Oakwood Addition as requested in File 1444-Z. Commissioner Robinson seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. 5) File 1445-P: Request for a six month extension on a specific use permit granted by Ordinance #97-14, dated March 4, 1997,. to allow a drinking place in a GC - MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District. Location: 6955 College Street Applicant: Praveen Pallamreddy Mr. Richardson told the Commission that the subject lot has been cleared but construction has been delayed due to financing and design changes. Mr. Pallamreddy has decided not to construct the volleyball and basketball courts. He has also requested approval to shift the location of the building from the east side of the tract to the west side. Discussion between staff and the Commission followed regarding the two-year time limit placed on specific use permits. 0 Planning Commission March 15, 1999 Vice -Chairman Dykeman opened the public hearing and asked for the applicant's comments. The applicant was not present. Vice -Chairman Dykeman asked for comments in favor or in opposition. No comments were made. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Bundy made a motion to approve the six month extension on the specific use permit granted for a drinking place at 6955 College Street as requested in File 1445-P. Commissioner Lucas seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 5:0. OTHER BUSINESS THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:20 P. M. Y