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Home My WebLink About1439-PDATE: February 15, 1999 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Director SUBJECT: Request for a specific use permit to allow the construction of a garage apartment in the rear yard of a home in an RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District., FILE: 1439-P STAFF REPORT Mr. and Mrs. Dale Beaty live in a two -bedroom home at 1135 Central Drive. They wish to build a two -bedroom garage apartment in their back yard. Their property consists of four platted lots and has dimensions of 200' x 223'. The yard is landscaped and contains many trees and shrubs. The Zoning Ordinance allows garage apartments in the single family district if used by members of the family of the occupants of the principle dwelling. The proposed garage apartment must receive a specific use permit from City Council, and meet all yard, open space and off-street parking requirements. The homes in this, neighborhood were constructed in the 1930's, 1940's and the 1950's. There are other garage apartments and guest quarters in the immediate area along Central Drive. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 21 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition 101 DIff."I a, 11 *14) t1i I W 9 [1102 0] IXII 9 0 19r.-Nera) Do ki) R 9M Being Lots 22, 23, 24 & 25, Block 10, Calder Highlands Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.025 acres of land, more or less. December 22, 1998 Planning Commission and City Council City Hall 801 Main Street Beaumont, Texas 77701 Re: Specific Use Permit Application for: Block 10: Lots 22-25 Calder Highlands Addition (Addition) Submitted by : Dale and Paula Beaty 1135 Central Dr. Beaumont, Texas 77706 Application Fee: $350 Dear Commission and Council: We are submitting the following information based on the Guidelines and Procedures for Specific Use Permit Applications (Guidelines). We are requesting approval to improve our property with a garage and a guest quarter's located, on the second level of this two-story structure. Our home is only a two bedroom home and the proposed guest quarter's is to be used when family and friends visit. This request is in line with other garage apartments and/or guest homes already located at numerous homes on our street and in this Addition. A site plan is attached for your review detailing information requested on the Guidelines. A. Boundaries of the area covered by the site plan: Block 10: Lots 22-25 Calder Highlands Addition B. The location of each existing and proposed building and structure in the area covered by the site plan and the number of stories, height, roof line, gross floor area and location of building entrances and exists. Stories: two ' Height: 27' to ridge Roof Line: pitch 127' Gross floor area: 1,800 sq. feet Cr. The location of existing and proposed drainage ways and significant natural features: (See on attached Site Plan) The drainage of the land drains to the street. D. Proposed landscaping and screening buffers. One hundred feet along the street and approximately 100 feet back is heavily wooded. This will remain heavily wooded. The proposed structure will not be seen, from, the street. E. The location and dimensions of all curb cuts, public and private streets, parking and loading areas, pedestrian walks,- lighting facilities, and outside trash storage facilities. A driveway is, already in place along the side of the house. F. The location, height and type of each wall, fence and all other types of screening. Fence: One hundred feet along the street and all sides are fenced. G. The location, height and size of all proposed signs. N/A Responses to the "Eight Conditions" per Section 30-26 of the Zoning Ordinance: 1. This request is compatible with other homes in said Addition. Numerous homes on our street and in this Addition have garage apartments and/or guest homes located on their property. This will not impair property .values or be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property owners. 2. All properties surrounding our property are owned by the occupants. 3. No access road is necessary. Driveway already in place. Drainage addressed on site plan. 4. N/A - Private home; driveway already in place 5. N/A - Private home (No fumes, odor, noise, dust or vibration) 6. Outside lighting on the garage will not disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties. 7. Landscaping compatibility with adjacent property. Proposed structure will be not seen from the street because of the large heavy natural growth. 8. The proposed use is for garage usage and guest quarter's in, accordance with the comprehensive plan. Thank you for your time in reviewing the details of our request. If additional information is required, please contact us so that we may furnish the information, before the hearing. $.Incerely, Homeowners -_ -�I , _- `-PILE 1439-P: Request for a S.U.P. to aflow a garage apartment in an RS (Residential Single NORT i Family Dwelling) District. Location; 11.35 Central Drive Applicant: Dale & Paula Beaty SCALE A IA=2004 1 r. r ! ! • iGL T i AW. 6,i i !• o 1 wrt,I ANA fj are AM � •� GLADYS AVE. AD .�: p A MAN N `1 D ' Ii it is r Adam 1• w M w M M • W M w ii rr ' it 00 -F- • • !IM a � /i i ltlUe _. ---I. _ w '! « a • / Me " W a _j w + . it A/ 15) #OF !/ " w A! Lap Ur w. 1 r - - M a ff r A, AP"80— a r a ! y r a LL,�....,.�.....4y.........w r ♦ y , ! f. it at it I !# y too of At W Itto . ♦ p ` w Jw 10— h « Al ' ' y « AA r • ' AO V Q'w�s t i i R t w Mi « IOI - N • PLOT PLAN SCALE: 3 f 64" = 1'--0" LOTS 22 -25.. DLK 10 CALDER HIGHLANDS ADDITION 1135 CENTRAL DRIVE BEAUMONT, TEXAS Y L.*FU TA %-AI +.. C r' n CENTRAL DRIVE Ya1Lvta�es 61"A�na-9p- J�[�? SIN IVL-,&* —f*4hilk . - r '4rii1 yraik r i 1 I i I � 8 � • M l 7 t6 r-irt- �4- ANALYSIS i CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE) Application Application is in is not in Ca nnents Compliance Compliance Attached CONDITIONS:. L 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 Di 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; 6. That directional lighting will be provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties; 7. That there are sufficient landscaping and screening to insure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property; and X X 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. �_ ANALYSIS continued I This application complies with the eight conditions necessary for approval. Following are comments on Conditions 1 and 7: I This proposed garage apartment will be compatible in the neighborhood. The existing house has only two bedrooms. There are other garage apartments behind several homes in the area. The property owner has a large 200' x 223' tract. The houses along Central are 1 and 2 story, brick and frame. 7. The Beaty's property is heavily landscaped and the proposed apartment will not be visible from the street. Part of the tract is fenced. GENERAL INFORMA►.TION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: LOCATION: EXISTING ZONING: PROPERTY SIZE: EXISTING LAND USES: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Residential EAST: Residential SOUTH: Residential WEST: Residential COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: Dale and Paula Beaty Dale and Paula Beaty 1135 Central Drive RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District 1.025 acres Single family home "C" - (Minimal Hazards) SURROUNDING ZONING: RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District RS RS RS Stable Area None GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued STREETS: Central Drive - a 50' wide residential right- of-way with a 20' - 26' pavement, NMI I WATER: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: FIRE PROTECTION: A"E UAC CIF SERVICE: There are roadside ditches in Central Drive. There is a 6" water line in Central. There is an 8 "' sanitary sewer in Central. Fire protection is provided by Station #4, Gladys at W. Lucas Drive. Services and utilities are adequate.