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Home My WebLink AboutMarch 2022 PC Packet*AGENDA* PLANNING COMMISSION March 21, 2022 REGULAR MEETING PLANNING COMMISSION City Council Chambers, City Hall, 801 Main St. -- 3:00 p.m. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL City Council Chambers, City Hall, 801 Main St. - 3:15 p.m. The meetings will also be broadcast on the City's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube,com/channel/UCnY6nNk8zfXZulMglzbwEB� AGENDA* ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes of the Meeting held February 21, 2022. REGULAR MEETING 1) PZ2022-60: Request for Preliminary Plat approval of the Preliminary Plat of Faith Estates, Section 1, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. Applicant: Aaron Ward of Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc. Location: The 5000 block of Plant Road JOINT PUBLIC HEARING 2) PZ2022-64: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a middle school and high school in the GC -MD (General Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling) District. Applicant: Harmony Public Schools Location: 6490 Phelan Boulevard OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURN Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Kaltrina Minick at 880-3777. *MINUTES* JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL City Council Chambers February 21, 2022 A Joint Public Hearing of the Planning Commission and City Council was held on February 21, 2022 and called to order at 3:23 p.m. with the following members present: Convnission Members present Commission Members absent: Councilmembers present: Chairman Sina Nejad Commissioner Hamza Jabbar Conunissioner Shawn Javed Conunissioner Darius Linton Commissioner Taher Quraishi Conunissioner Johnny Beatty Conunissioner Lynda Kay Makin Commissioner Tom Noyola Commissioner Sandy Pate Alternate Commissioner Erika Harris Alternate Commissioner Eddie Senigaur Alternate Commissioner Rogers Sorrell Jr. Mayor Robin Mouton Mayor Pro Tem Audwin Samuel Councihnember Mike Getz Councilmember Chris Durio Also present: Chris Boone, Director of Planning & Community Development Adina Josey, Senior Planner Sharae Reed, City Attorney Tom Duesler, Senior Assistant City Attorney Catherine Allen, Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Conunissioner Javed moved to approve the minutes of the Joint Public Hearings held on January 24, 2022. Comnssioner Jabbar seconded the motion. The motion to approve the minutes carried 5:0. Planning Commission February 21, 2022 Chairman Nejad congratulated Mr. Boone on his recent selection as interim city manager and wished him success. REGULAR MEETING 1) PZ2022-15: Request to abandon a portion of a City street right-of-way. Applicant: Nathan Rivers Location: 5555 College Street Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Nathan Rivers is requesting the abandonment of a portion of City right-of-way located at 5555 College Street. They would like to designate a specific easement be retained, as opposed to the entire right-of-way. Structures were built in the 1970's without knowledge of the right-of-way, and subsequent surveys of the property did not show this right-of-way. Upon transfer of ownership this year, a plat dated 1931 was discovered showing the right-of-way. As the right-of-way has not been developed as a street and adjacent businesses have structures in this right-of-way, the new owner would like to abandon the right-of-way. Retaining the entire right-of-way as an casement would still leave encroachments, so the applicant has submitted a proposed utility easement to take care of existing utilities. Slides of the subject property were shown. Staff recommended approval of the request with retention of the described utility easement and the City requirements for an abandonment. Commissioner Quraishi asked if this request was for one or more properties and Mr. Boone replied that half of the City's right-of-way would be abandoned to one property and half to the other. The applicant was present. Nathan Rivers, 1660 S 23'd Street, addressed the Commission. He stated that his business has outgrown their current location and has purchased the subject property in order to relocate. He added that they will be investing around $1.5 million into the building and need the abandonment to complete their plans. Chairman Nejad asked if Mr. Rivers if he understood that the easement will need to be retained and the other City requirements for an abandonment. Mr. Rivers confu:rned his understanding and stated that they are already working with Entergy and Centerpoint. Commissioner Quraishi moved to approve the request to abandon a portion of a City street right- of-way with retention of the described utility easement, as requested in file PZ2022-15 with the following condition: 1. If approved, applicant shall obtain an appraisal and Title Commitment for the property to be abandoned at their expense. Appraisal and Title Commitment roust be submitted to the Planning office along with proof that payment has been arranged prior to the item being placed on City Council's agenda. Commissioner Jabbar seconded the motion The motion to approve carried 5:0. 01 Planning Conunission February 21, 2022 2) PZ2022-31: Request for Preliminary Plat approval of Seven Stars, Phase One, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. Applicant: Joe Pattie Location: 8500 block of State Highway 105 Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Joe Pattie of Arceneaux Wilson & Cole, L.L.C., has requested preliminary plat approval of Seven Stars, Phase One. The project is located on the north side of the 8500 block of State Highway 105. The 6.51 acre development is a twenty-one (21) lot, single family, residential subdivision. All lots will front on Sana Drive, a 50' wide right-of-way with a newly constructed 27' wide street. Kareem Drive is proposed to have a 55' wide right-of-way and a 32' wide collector street that will access State Highway 105. Water and sewer will be provided by the City of Beaumont and all lots exceed the minimum lot area, width and depth requirements for residential property. The applicant has requested waivers to allow sixty-eight (68) lots on a single outlet and a minor collector street with a 55' wide right-of-way and 32' wide back of curb to back of curb paved street. City ordinance states in Section 26.03.002(d), "A street serving more than sixty-four (64), but less than four hundred fifty (450) dwelling units, shall be a minor collector street with a tight -of -way of no less than sixty (60) feet and a thirty -sir foot face of curb to face of curb pavement. City Engineering states that in Phase One, Kareem Drive needs to meet City requirements for a minor collector, similar to Deerfield Drive to the cast with a sixty (60) foot wide right-of-way and thirty-seven (37) foot back of curb to back of curb pavement. In addition, the applicant is requesting a waiver to the sidewalk along State Highway 105. Reasons offered for the waiver are cost and lack of connecting sidewalks along State Highway 105. Due to a large growth in the population of this area, including Deerfield, subdivisions along Tolivar & RFD Roads, and two (2) large apartment complexes in addition to this proposal, BISD (Beaumont Independent School District) may be looking to build a new school in this area. BISD owns property adjacent to this development to the north. That and Legacy Christian Academy both being less than a quarter mile from this property should require a sidewalk creating safe school routes and there is already a sidewalk to the west. City Ordinance Section 26.03.004(c) states, "The planning and zoning coinmission pray grant a waiver to the sidewalk requirement if the applicant can prove that there is an engineering reason for not installing a sidewalk. " No engineering reasons have been provided. Section 26.03.004 states, "If the lot is not developed within five (5) years of the recordation of the final plat, the current property owner shall construct the sidewalk. " Sidewalks within the subdivision shall be provided prior to final building inspection of individual lots unless the lots are not developed within five years. Section 26.03,001(a)(3) states, "Children can walk to school and play areas through pedestrian ways or open space corridors separated f om streets and the hazards of moving automobiles. " The neighborhood unit concept should provide access through an easement to the adjacent school property to the north, in a fixture phase, to be opened should a school be built. Extension of the water and sewer lines will be considered once construction drawings have been submitted and reviewed by City Engineering and Water Departments. 3 Planning Comrrrission February 21, 2022 Slides of the proposed plat were shown. Mr. Boone stated that since the staff report was written, the applicant has met with staff and amended the plat. He explained that in the staff report, staff had recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat but denial of all three (3) waiver requests with the following conditions: 1. Kareem Drive must be revised to meet City standards for a collector street. 2. Provide a sidewalk along State Highway 105, either on private property or in the right-of- way with permission from TXDOT, and add the following note to the final plat: If lots are not developed within five (5) years of the recordation of the final plat, the current property owner shall construct the sidewalk. 3. Provide an easement for pedestrian access to the BISD property to the north. 4. Provide a note on the final plat stating: Common areas to be maintained by the owners within the subdivision. However, now that the applicant has amended the plat request, staff is recommending approval with only one condition: 1. Provide a sidewalk along State Highway 105 with permission frorn TXDOT, and add the following note to the final plat: If lots are not developed within five (5) years of the recordation of the final plat, the current property owner shall construct the sidewalk. Discussion followed concerning the easement, proposed walkway and sidewalks in the subdivision. The applicant was present. Joe Pattie, representing Arceneaux Wilson & Cole, 3120 Central Mall Drive, addressed the Commission. He stated that he is working with TXDOT on the sidewalk issue, but that he had concerns about a public sidewalk being required in people's private yards, especially when the nearby Deerfield subdivision was not required to have public sidewalks. Further discussion was had concerning discussions with TXDOT about the sidewalk and right- of-way. Commissioner Quraishi moved to approve the request for Preliminary Plat approval of Seven Stars, Phase One, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, as requested in file PZ2022-31 with the following condition: 1. Provide a sidewalk along State Highway 105 with permission from TXDOT, and add the following note to the final plat: If lots are not developed within five (5) years of the recordation of the final plat, the current property owner shall construct the sidewalk. Conunissioner Linton seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 5:0. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS 4 Planning Commission February 21, 2022 Mayor Mouton called the Joint Public Hearings of February 21, 2022 to order at 3:42 p.m. and explained the purpose of the Joint Public Hearing process. Mayor Mouton then turned the meeting over to Chairman Nejad to conduct the Joint Public Hearings. 3) PZ2021-243: Request for the conveyance and dedication of private streets and infi•astructure to the City of Beaumont. Applicant: Scott HoIlernon and the heirs of the A.J. Fasulo Estate (Fig Acres Addition) Location: 2405 — 2499 Wescalder Road Mr. Bootle presented the staff report. Scott Hollemon and the hens of the A.J. Fasulo Estate have requested that the City of Beaumont accept maintenance of the private drive east of Wescalder Road and north of Baker Road, and its infrastructure. The City recently adopted a process for the conversion of private streets and other infrastructure to public ownership and maintenance. Last year, engineering conducted a survey and analysis of the streets and drainage infi•astructure. They found that the entire pavement is in very poor condition and requires a full rehabilitation. The ditches had been poorly maintained and not graded properly to drain with driveway culverts that were not set properly. The condition of water and sewer lines was unknown. At the October Planning and Zoning meeting, after some discussion, the Planning Commission requested a more thorough investigation of the drainage, water and sewer situation and minimum improvements needed for acceptance of the neighborhood. In the following months Engineering did investigate the requested data, and this is what they found: Immediate needs: The water system requires replacement either before or immediately after acceptance of the road rights -of -way. This is to improve the fie protection to the development and to eliminate the multitude of services running from an extensive bank of meters in the Wescalder right-of-way. The current cost estimate is $170,000 to install water mains, service connections, water meters, and fire hydrants. Urgent Work: The City would eventually need to set four (4) manholes on the sanitary sewer system to provide access to the lines for inspection and cleaning. Estimated cost, if performed by City staff, is $7,000. Remaining Work: The remaining work would be addressed during normal prioritization of scheduled workload and are listed in no specific order: • Excavation of roadside ditches and installing driveway culverts to grade. Estimated cost: $245,000. • Replacing the existing 4-inch sewer main with a 6-inch line. Estimated cost: $45,000. • Rehabilitation of asphalt roads. Estimated cost: $212,000. l: Planning Commission February 21, 2022 Fine Department — Fire Marshal Condina reviewed the site and the Fire Department has concerns about the width and load knits of the current private street. City streets must have a 75,000 pound load limit rating and be wide enough for a fire apparatus. A majority of these streets are narrow being approximately 10'-12' wide. Solid Waste — Solid Waste provides garbage service to 2425 Wescalder Road. If the City provides solid waste services, improvements to the roads will be required to maintain the weight of the garbage trucks. Due to the narrow width of the streets, having no fire hydrants along the streets and load limit concerns, it is recommended by Public Works to reject the request until upgrades to the streets have been completed. Mr. Boone gave an explanation of the usual subdivision process, a brief history of this subdivision and the process for private street conveyance. Slides of the subject property were shown. Staff recommended denial of the request. Commissioner Quraishi asked how many homes and lots were in the subdivision and Mr. Boone replied that he believed there were nine (9) houses and a few additional lots that could be developed. Commissioner Linton asked about emergency vehicles accessing the roads and Mr. Boone replied that the roads are not to a standard that emergency vehicles require, but that in the event of an emergency, the vehicles do attempt to drive on the roads. Councilmember Durio asked if the residents pay property taxes to the City of Beaumont and Mr. Boone confirmed this to be the case. At the request of Mayor Mouton, Mr. Boone reviewed previous private street conveyance applicants and results. He stated that of three (3) recent applicants, two (2) had been acceptable due to the condition of the streets. He again reviewed the process and policies for private street conveyance. Finally, he reviewed possible options of denying the request, accepting the request if improvements are made or accepting the request and creating a mechanism to finance the improvements. Discussion followed about the water and sewer and estunated costs of repairs needed. City Engineer Molly Villarreal and Public Works Director Bart Bartkowiak clarified specifics of their findings. Further discussion was had about the cost estimates and potential timeline of needed repairs. C Planning Conunission February 21, 2022 Councilmernber Getz stated that the City's view of what is considered an immediate need differs fiorn the residents' view. He stated that the residents are most concerned with drainage and street repair. The applicant was present. Scott Hollernon, 2499 Wescalder Road, addressed the Commission. He stated that roads and drainage are the main issues for the residents. He gave a history of the subdivision being annexed into the City after it was developed and that it was not up to the City standards at the time. He added that the original owners are now deceased and that the City should have addressed the conditions at the tune of the annexation and that the current owners did not know of this history when they moved there. He added that the residents pay property taxes, but do not see the benefits of City services. Mr. Hollemon stated that they never had the desire to be a private subdivision and have been having to pay for road repairs themselves. He reiterated the need for City services for taxpaying residents in the subdivision. Finally, he thanked the Conunssion for their consideration. Chairman Nejad asked if this were to be approved, how the City would pay for the needed repairs as they have not been budgeted for. Mr. Boone replied that it would ultimately be up to the City Council and they could deny the request, approve the request as is or come up with a financing mechanism, such as a special assessment. Discussion followed concerning how this request differs from previous private street conveyance cases in that the subdivision was formed many years ago. Commissioner Linton asked if it would be possible for only the recommendations listed as urgent needs to be implemented. Mr. Boone replied that the estimated $170,000 in immediate need recommendations would have to be addressed presently, but that perhaps the other needs could possibly be addressed over time. Discussion followed about how some of the recommendations could be implemented without implementing all of them. The applicant was given an opportunity to speak in rebuttal. He stated that their main concerns are the drainage and roads, which are not listed in the City's immediate needs recommendations. Chairman Nejad asked if it would be appropriate to ask for the City and applicants to enter into an informal agreement. Ms. Reed clarified that the Comunission could only vote to approve, deny or table the request and could not give directions. Mr. Boone stated that this is an issue that has been building for many years and that perhaps tabling it for further discussion may be wise. Chairman Nejad moved to table the request for the conveyance and dedication of private streets and infrastructure to the City of Beaumont, as requested in file PZ2021-243 to allow the applicant to have further discussion with the City. Commissioner Javed seconded the motion. The motion to table the request carried 5:0. 4) PZ2022-16: Request for a Specific Use Pernut to allow a drinking place in the GC -MD (General Conunercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling) District. 7 Planning Commission February 21, 2022 Applicant: Tammi Scott Location: 10425 Eastex Freeway, Suite 100 Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Tamini Scott is requesting a Specific Use Pert -nit to allow a drinking place at 10425 Eastex Freeway, Suite 100. Ms. Scott states that they plan to offer a family fi•iendly environment, as all of their classic flavors are available in a non-alcoholic option. This location will have a drive-thru window offering to -go daiquiris as well. Hours of operation will be Sunday noon until 10:00 p.m., Monday — Wednesday 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and Thursday— Saturday noon until midnight. This use is compatible with uses to the north and south of the property. There will, however, be a 12'x 60' outdoor patio area next to the building where they plan to host game nights, karaoke and live music. This could be problematic due to the residential properties directly across Old Voth Road. A sound barrier must be provided to protect these residences from loud music, etc. The drive-thru lane will be placed between the restaurant and the patio. This could potentially create a hazard for patrons accessing the patio by crossing the drive-thru lane. In addition, adequate protection for the patrons in the patio fiom errant vehicles should be provided. Slides of the subject property, site plan and surrounding area were shown. Staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. Provide an eight (8) foot sound barrier along the entire west side of the outdoor patio area. 2. The layout and design of the drive-thru and patio need to provide adequate protection to the pedestrians and patrons fiom errant vehicles such as columns, bollards, pavement markings and directional signage. Final approval subject to approval by City Engineering. Eight (8) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. Zero responses were received in favor or in opposition. Discussion followed concerning pedestrians having to cross the drive thru line in order to get to the patio. Mayor Mouton asked about noise concerns due to the proposed uses of karaoke and live music and noted that there have been problems in the past with live music in residential areas. Mr. Boone stated that the patio was submitted after the original application and that the proposed conditions were added to address pedestrian crossing of the drive tlnai and the potential noise problems. Chairman Nejad stated that he did not want to impose a condition that caused a policing issue. Planning Commission February 21, 2022 Councihnember Getz asked about responses from the property owner notices and Mr. Boone confirmed that there were zero notices received in favor or in opposition. The applicant was not present. The public hearing on this item was opened and closed without comment. Discussion followed concerning tabling the item until the applicants could be present to address concerns and answer questions about the request. Commissioner Quraishi moved to table the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a drinking place in the GC -MD (General Conunercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling) District, as requested in file PZ2022-16. Commissioner Linton seconded the motion. The motion to table the request carried 5:0. 5) PZ2022-28: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an adult daycare in the RM-H (Residential Multiple -Family Dwelling Highest Density) District. Applicant: Jalaina Martin Location: 1945 Sarah Street Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Jalaina Martin is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow an adult daycare at 1945 Sarah Street. This property received permission and operated as an adult daycare from 1986 until around 2016, according to the Polk directory. From about 2017 to 2021, Suga Mama's Sweets occupied this location. Ms. Martin would like to reestablish this property as an adult daycare. Hours of operation will be 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided. The property has changed uses over time and will need to be brought up to code with current City parking and ADA (American's with Disabilities Act) requirements. If parking is expanded to meet City requirements, landscaping will need to be updated to meet current City requirements as well. As this property is adjacent to residential properties on all sides, an eight (8) foot tall, wood or masonry fence will be required along the east, south and west property lines. In addition, as this property has not been an adult daycare in several years, the Fire Department will need to inspect the property and all deficiencies must be corrected. Likewise, as food will be served, the property must meet all requirements of the City Water and Health Departments. Slides of the subject property, site plan and surrounding area were shown. Staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions: Parking must be brought up to City and ADA standards. 9 Planning Commission February 21, 2022 2. Landscaping must meet City requirements if the parking lot is expanded and screening is required along the east, south and west property lines. 3. This property must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre-treatment, and/or F.O.G, program. 4. Property must be brought into compliance with City Fire Department. Thirty-one (31) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. Zero responses were received in favor or in opposition. The applicant was present. Jalaina Martin, 1945 Sarah Street, addressed the Commission. She stated that the facility had been an adult daycare before and that they will bring it up to the required standards. Chairman Nejad asked why the previous adult daycare had closed and about Ms. Martin's experience. She stated she did not know why the previous business closed and that she does not have experience in this field, but that she has seen the need, having a mother with Alzheimer's and not having a place to bring her. She stated that she and her husband run a trucking business and that they are in the process of obtaining the needed license to operate this business. She added that they understand and will comply with the proposed conditions. Commissioner Quraishi asked about the size of the building and the number of clients that will be served and Ms. Martin replied that the building is around 2,100 square feet and that they will serve around sixty (60) clients. Councilmember Durio stated that his family had used the previous adult daycare center for his father and agreed that there is a need for the service in the community. He also asked about what types of payments will be accepted and Ms. Martin stated that they will accept private pay, private insurance and Medicare. The public hearing on this item was opened. Former Mayor David Moore, 5990 Longwood, addressed the Commission. He stated that his mother lives across the street from the subject property and that lie was present to represent her interests. He spoke in support the request and hoped it would not be burdened with excessive regulation. The public hearing on this item was closed without further comment. Commissioner Quraishi moved to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an adult daycare in the RM-H (Residential Multiple -Family Dwelling — Highest Density) District, as requested in file PZ2022-28 with the following conditions:. 1. Parking rust be brought up to City and ADA standards. 10 Planning Commission February 21, 2022 2. Landscaping must meet City requirements if the parking lot is expanded and screening is required along the east, south and west property lines. 3. This property must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow, pre-treatment, and/or F.O.G. program. 4. Property must be brought into compliance with City Fire Department. Commissioner Javed seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 5:0. 6) PZ2022-43: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a healthcare training facility in the RCR-H (Residential Conservation Revitalization - Historic) District Applicant: Tanna LaFleur Location: 2005 Broadway Street Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Tanna LaFleur is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow a healthcare training facility at 2005 Broadway Street. Students will be trained as nurse aids to provide care for the elderly. Honors of operation will be Monday — Friday, 9:00 a.m, to 9:30 p.m. Hands-on training will be conducted at a local nursing home. The parking lot for this property is paved across an existing alleyway. No parking should occur in the alleyway moreover, if and when the City's Public Works Department needs access to the alleyway, the approach will need to be moved to private property along 4t' Street where City Engineering sees fit. Slides of the subject property, site plan and surrounding area were shown. Staff recommended approval of the request with the following condition: 1. If and when Public Works needs access to the alleyway, the approach will need to be moved to enter on private property along 01 Street with location to be approved by City Engineering. Thirty-one (31) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. Zero responses were received in favor or opposition. Chairman Nejad asked if the proposed condition would be at the applicant's expense and Mr. Boone confirmed this to be the case. The applicant was present. Tanna LaFleur, 3435 Blossom Drive, addressed the Commission. She stated that this is her field of expertise and that she is a Registered Nurse. She added that there is a shortage of nurse's aides in the area and that she hopes to provide education to help meet the need. Chairman Nejad asked how many students there would be and Ms. LaFleur stated that there will be ten (10) students at a time. 11 Planning Commission February 21, 2022 Councilmember Durio asked how long the classes would be and if they would be fimded by grants. Ms. LaFleur stated that the classes will last two (2) to four (4) weeks and that she is looking into possibilities for grants and other programs. Councilmember Durio also asked how many employees Ms. LaFleur will have and she answered that she will be the only employee at first, but may expand in the future. Chairman Nejad asked the applicant if she understood the conditions and she confirmed her understanding. Mayor Mouton asked if the classes will be in the day or evening and Ms. LaFleur stated that they will be both. The public hearing on this item was opened and closed without connrnent. Conunissioner Quraishi moved to approve the request for a Specific Use Perinit to allow a healthcare training facility in the RCR-H (Residential Conservation Revitalization - Historic) District, as requested in file PZ2022-43 with the following condition: 1. If and when Public Works needs access to the alleyway, the approach will need to be moved to enter on private property along 4"' Street with location to be approved by City Engineering. Conunissioner Javed seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 5:0. 7) PZ2022-48: Request to Rezone a property from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) and RM- H (Residential Multiple -Family Dwelling — Highest Density) to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -- Multiple -Family Dwelling — 2) and a Specific Use Permit to allow a mini storage. Applicant: Concord Mini Storage, L.L.C. Location: 6030 and 6040 Concord. Road Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Concord Mini Storage, L.L.C., would like to rezone the property located at 6030/6040 Concord Road and is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow a mini storage at this location. The property is currently split zoned NC (Neighborhood Commercial) and RM-H (Residential Multiple -Family Dwelling — Highest Density). The applicant states plans are to build 190 self -serve personal storage units. The property will be gated with a keypad entry. An office will be located onsite. The property will be accessible twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week. The property is located along Concord Road, a secondary arterial street and just east of the Dowlen Road intersection. The property to the northwest is zoned GC-MD-2 (General Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling -- 2) and properties to the south are also cornmercial. Although properties to the north and east are residential, GC-MD-2 matches the adjacent zoning and would provide a buffer as any change of use would require a new Specific Use Permit. For properties that are zoned GC-MD-2 and located adjacent to residential zoned properties, the side minimum setback requirement is twenty (20) feet and the rear minimum setback requirement is fifteen (15) feet. The site plan shows buildings along the east property line are 12 Planning Commission February 21, 2022 shown fifteen (15) feet from the property line and the building across the rear of the property is located ten (10) feet from the rear property line. A landscaped buffer, ten (10) feet wide, with trees, and an eight (8) foot tall wood or masonry screening fence is required along these same residential boundaries and will be located in the required setback. The landscaping buffer shown along the east property line meets requirements, but a buffer with trees will need to be extended across the rear of the property. One class A tree (large as in an oak) or two (2) Class B trees (small as in a crepe myrtle) must be place every twenty-five linear feet in this buffer. Perimeter landscaping is required when parking areas are located adjacent to a street. Where power lines are present, a row of shrubs is required for the length of the parking area. Beaumont Fire has expressed some concern regarding access to the rear of the buildings, but would like to review the layout further when construction plans are submitted. Slides of the subject property, site plan and surrounding area were shown. Eleven (11) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. Zero responses were received in favor or in opposition. Staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. Adjust the location of buildings to meet minimum setback requirements. 2. Install landscaping to meet City Ordinance requirements. Maintain or replace (as needed) the sidewalk along Concord Road, 4. Plans must be in compliance with Beaumont Fine codes. The applicant was present. Samuel Fountain, representing S&R Engineers, 87 N I10 Suite 215, addressed the Commission. He stated that have already made alterations to satisfy the fire department's concerns. Mr. Fountain stated that they intend to attend a predevelopment meeting with the City, if the request is approved, to ensure all the plans are up to the City's requirements. Finally, he stated that they will adjust the sidewalks and setbacks. The public hearing on this item was opened and closed without conrument. Commissioner Quraishi moved to approve the request to Rezone a property from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) and RM-H (Residential Multiple -Family Dwelling — Highest Density) to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling — 2) and a Specific Use Permit to allow a mini storage, as requested in file PZ2022-48 with the following conditions: 1. Adjust the location of buildings to meet minimum setback requirements. 2. Install landscaping to meet City Ordinance requirements. 3. Maintain or replace (as needed) the sidewalk along Concord Road. 13 Planning Commission February 21, 2022 4. Plans must be in compliance with Beaumont Fire codes. Commissioner Jabbar seconded the motion. The motion to approve carried 5:0. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Mouton recognized Former Mayor Moore and thanked him for attending the meeting. THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:47 P.M. 14 DATE: March 21, 2022 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: To consider a request for Preliminary Plat approval of Faith Estates, Section 1, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. FILE: PZ2022-60 STAFF REPORT The Preliminary Plat of Faith Estates was first approved in September of 2007 and was again approved in March of 2019. The two (2) years allowed for development of the subdivision has passed, therefore Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc., has once again requested Preliminary Plat approval of Faith Estates Section 1. The development is located south of Plant Road and west of Helbig Road. The 9.72 acre development is a forty lot residential lot subdivision in an R-S (Residential Single -Family Dwelling) District. The proposed streets will have 60 ft. rights -of --way. Grace Lane and Peace Street will have 38 ft. pavement widths and Favor Street will have a 28 ft pavement width. Both Grace Lane and Favor Street will access Plant Road. Water and sewer will be provided by extension of City utilities. Section 26.03.004 of the City Ordinance states, "When platting, sidewalks shall be installed prior to the final building inspection. If the lot is not developed within five (5) years of the recordation of the final plat, the current property owner shall construct the sidewalk." Sidewalks will need to be shown on the plat and a note will need to be placed on the Final Plat stating that sidewalks shall be constructed by the current property owner if lots are not developed within five (5) years of recordation of the plat. Section 26.03.008(2) of the City Ordinance states, "Streetlights shall be installed at all intersections and at additional locations not less than two hundred (200) feet apart. Locations shall be designated so as to provide an average separation of approximately two hundred fifty (250) feet." Several of the streetlights are shown less than 200' apart. As Grace Lane will extend more than one hundred fifty (150) feet beyond Favor Street, a temporary cul-de-sac will be required. Section 26.03.002(7)(C) states, "If the street extension is not under construction within two (2) years of the date of city acceptance of the dead-end street on which a temporary cul-de-sac was permitted, then the developer shall construct a permanent cul-de-sac in accordance with city standards within six (6) months of the end of the two year period. " If not extended within two (2) years, the cul-de-sac would need to replaced with a permanent cul-de-sac. Section 26.03.001(2) states, "Land which the planning commission finds to be unsuitable for subdivision or development due to flooding, improper drainage, ... shall not be subdivided or developed unless adequate methods are formulated by the developer and approved by the planning commission that will solve the problems created by the unsuitable land conditions. " Due to improper drainage at this site, Drainage District #6 is requiring that a temporary ditch will need to be constructed in a private drainage easement which delivers runoff to the DD6 ditch to the south. A storm drain tie in permit will be required with DD6 at the outfall, adhering to DD6 requirements. In addition, water and sewer availability in this area may not be adequate to serve the entire conceptual Faith Estates subdivision. Water Utilities will require a water and sewer capacity analysis prior to acceptance of the subdivision. If you should choose to approve this plat, the following conditions are recommended: Sidewalks must be shown. 2. Adjust street lights to meet City Ordinance requirements. 3. Temporary cul-de-sac must be installed at the end of Grace Lane. (Fire Department) 4. A temporary ditch will need to be constructed in a private drainage easement which delivers runoff to the DD6 ditch to the south. A storm drain tie in permit will be required with DD6 at the outfall, adhering to DD6 requirements. 5. Provide a water and sewer capacity analysis of the area showing they are sufficient for the entire Faith Estates concept. 6. Fire Hydrants required at a maximum of 500' between hydrants. This item was sent to all interested parties. Exhibits are attached. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc. PROPERTY OWNER: Faith Community Development Center, LLC LOCATION: West ofHelbig Road, South of Plant Road EXISTING ZONING: R-S (Residential Single -Family Dwelling District) PROPERTY SIZE: 9.72 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: "X" - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain URROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Residential R-S (Residential Single -Family Dwelling District) EAST: Residential R-S SOUTH: Residential R-S WEST: Residential R-S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area STREETS: Favor Street — Proposed rural street with a 60' right-of-way and a 28' pavement width Grace Lane — Proposed rural street with a 60' right -of way and a 38' pavement width DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter WATER & On site SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: FA UST Engineering and Surveying, Inc. Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors E-MAILADDRESS INFO@FAGSTENG.COM 5550 Eastex Freeway, Suite O Beaumont, Texas 77708 Surveying Firm Registration No. 100024-00 Engineering Firm Registration No. 4800 February 14, 2022 City of Beaumont Planning and Zoning 801 Main Street Beaumont, Texas 77701 To Whom It May Concern: Re: Faith Estates, Section 1 Telephone (409) 813-3410 Fax (409) B13-3484 Attached for consideration is a Preliminary Plat for Faith Estates, Section 1. The subdivision will take up 9.72 acres, being a part of Tract I and II of a deed described in Clerk's File No. 2018034594 of the Jefferson County Official Public Records. Proposed access comes from two points on Plant Road. One access point being east of the adjoining railroad and the second being near the intersection of Helbig Road. Water and Sanitary Sewer will be accessed via existing lines on Plant Road. Water service will be looped near the two access points. Storm Sewer will be collected to a ditch and ran south to a tie-in at a Drainage District No. 6 ditch. Per your requirements, we have attached the following items: 1) 2 copies of the signed and updated Preliminary Plat. 2) 2 copies of a Preliminary Drainage Plan. 3) 2 copies of the Master Plat. 4) 2 copies of a Preliminary Master Drainage Plan. 5) A check to the City for $350 to cover city fees. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions, I can be reached by telephone at 409-813-3410. For the Firm, C6� Richard F. Faust, P.E. Registered Professional land Surveyor No. 4782 Registered Professioinal Enginner No. 58169 FE1 Preliminary BEAUMONT fjiat -mg & C-wn-- iw f3exeiulstrtertt aerty Information SUBDIVISION APPLICATION ApPtcaft' p,:n-an t�yats,e Page Preliminary Plat E, Amended Plat* C' Final Plat* 7 Replat* E MlnorPlat* .11 Vacate Plat subdWM'.Hama Address/toatian Faith Estates, Section 1 Plant Road, Beaumont, Texas tm(s}: 61ad(st: n 0 Aa:roa: a of Mn; d of lfnha: 9.72 Acres 40 - cant information thsetemparty; Aaron Ward Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc. M.11n j Addrestr 6ty: state; Yt9: 5550 Eastex Freeway, Suite O Beaumont Texas 77708 Phone; rinad (409) 813-3410 aaron@fausteng.com Owner Information ��1Q Kam 1 r� �m f aOT06 MaAin6Address: � 9 . sate -7-7 7 D PP: Phen[; S Fina4_ e K ■I^ f/a+ %* CDI"- 2r/4—?.Z Owl1[CT SiaN1ViB pate ••••JJJJ Appka iSgnatvre pate Applicant check ✓) City Check(,) Checklist of items required on PLAT to be filed*: 1. Title or name of plat, meridian north point, scale of map and vicinity map. 2. Definite legal description and identification of the tract being subdivided. 3. All block, lot and street boundary lines referenced to Texas State Plane Coordinate System. 4. Building Lines and easements. 5. Actual width of all streets, measured at right angles or radially, where curved, shown on map 6. All necessary dimensions accurately displayed 7. Names of all streets and adjoining subdivisions shown on reap AA 8. Flood zones and boundaries, if applicable, shown on map. Elevations for full subdivisions. 9. Addresses clearly displayed 10. Certificate of ownership signed, stamped and notarized 11. Certificates of approval from City and County shown on map 12. All legal restrictions and regulations placed on the approval of plat shown clearly on map Checklist of items required on Preliminary Plat map: 1. Title or name of plat, meridian north point, vicinity map and name and signature of owner. 2. Written evidence of ownership. 3. Scale of map shown on map, map to be drawn on a scale of one hundred (100) feetto inch or larger. 4. Location of existing blocks, lots, alleys, easements, building lines, natural features and buildings. 5. Existing and proposed streets with street names. B. Plan of subdivision with blocks, lots, alleys, easements, building lines, parks, dimensions and addresses. 7. Location of existing and proposed sewers, water, gas mains, as well as storm and drainage easements. 8. Topography if the surface is markedly uneven, 9, Boundaries and elevations of all areas located in the flood hazard and flood zones for all areas. 10. Location of all existing pipeline -easements with size, type ofproduct and pressure. ✓f 11. Name of registered surveyor/engineer responsible for preparing the plat. 12. 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FLAN VIEW TYPICAL T ING SIDE TAP DETAIL FOR SFNTR WADKS USSTHAN fi DEEP I DATE: March 21, 2022 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a middle school and high school in a GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District, FILE: PZ2022-64 STAFF REPORT Harmony Public Schools is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow a middle school and high school at 6490 Phelan Boulevard. Plans are to build a 100,000 sq. ft. building to house a new secondary school with 750 students and 100 staff. The campus is expected to function similar to a traditional public school in terms of hours of operation. A left turn bay (median cut) will need to be provided by the developer for east bound traffic on Phelan Blvd. to access the main entrance to the school. Drainage calculations and a traffic impact analysis will need to be provided along with the permit application demonstrating that the proposed development will have no negative impacts on the surrounding area. The submitted site plan appears to include drainage detention in Drainage District #6's easement. Detention will not be allowed in the easement. In addition, the proposed school will be adjacent to residentially zoned property to the north, east and west. Although trees are shown along the north and west property lines, they do not meet Ordinance requirements. Per City Ordinance an eight (8) foot tall, wood or masonry privacy fence and a ten (10) foot wide landscaped buffer is required along those property lines. The landscaped buffer shall have one (1) class A or two (2) class B trees every twenty-five (25) linear feet. Staff reconuriends approval with the following conditions: 1. Provide drainage calculations showing no negative impact. Adequate detention volume must be incorporated which will maintain existing conditions of runoff. The DD#6 easement on the east side of the property may not be used for detention. 2. Provide a left turn bay (median cut) for east bound traffic on Phelan Blvd. 3. Provide a traffic analysis showing no significant negative impact. 4. Provide landscaping to meet City Ordinance requirements. Please note that final occupancy approval is subject to review and acceptance of submitted plans and field inspections to verify compliance with applicable codes. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 74 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 5-6, Tracts 1 & G, Block C, T.H. Langham Estates and Lot 46, Block J, Tracts 2 & 4, J.B. Langham Subdivision, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 9.0 acres, more or less. ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 28-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE) Conditions: Application Application is in is not in Comments compliance compliance Attached 1. That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property, or 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 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 GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Harmony Public Schools PROPERTY OWNER: ACH Colonnade Shopping Center TX, L.L.C. and Faith Christian Center Church LOCATION: EXISTING ZONING: PROPERTY SIZE: EXISTING LAND USES: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Residential EAST: Residential SOUTH: Commercial WEST: Residential COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: STREETS: IN. 6490 Phelan Boulevard GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) —9.0 acres, more or less InstitutionaINacant X — Area determined to be outside the 500- year floodplain, SURROUNDING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family -Highest' Density) R-S (Residential Single -Family Dwelling) GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) ILAUV8,1I Community Center Phelan Blvd. - Major Arterial with a 100' right-of- way and 24' pavement width in the west bound lanes. Curb and Gutter 6" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8" Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200 FEET MCCLELLAND BLAKE E MCDOWELL MEOCIA M & TROY D MENDEZ ANTHONY T ACH COLONNADE SHOPPING CENTER TX LLC MYER SHARON AHMED MUKARAM M PACE DONALD D AVRARD JULES E IV PARSONS UNLIMITED RENTAL BARNABY DAVID A & ROMONA PROPERTIES LLC BEAUMONT TX DOWLEN BIG 22 LLC POLK DEBRA K BILLOT SHIRLEY RHODES JAMES RAY BLACK MICHAEL JEFFREY RICHARDSON SAMANTHA BLANDA SAM ROTHKAMM KENNETH M ET UX BROUSSARD MARY L & CLADY ROWE J C CARPENTER LOIS CHARLENE SALAZAR SHERRY ANN CHANCE DEWEY V SALIENS MALCOLM XAVIER CRABBE MARY ANN SANFORD JAMES R DINH COSMOS SEGURA LAUREANA DO ANH SONBIRD 7 LLC DRY RANDLE WILLIAM TEXASSIPPI LLC ENGLISH ABRAHAM III TORRES LEONARDO ESTRADA ERW RENTALS LLC TOUCHET MATTHEW BRADFORD & FAITH CHRISTIAN CENTER CHURCH MARY NANETTE FONTENOT COLTON WALTON DESERT PARADISE LP FONTENOT MICHELLE LYNN ZUCKERO FLOYD L FOWLER DESMOND FRACHTJANNA GALAVIZ LUIS & GORE VIVIAN M HEARN DAVID W III, HEARN DONALD FRANK & HEARN DANIEL LEE HUNTINGTON PARK LLC JACKSON TERRY C JACQUES RANDELL ANTHONY JAMES LURIE JEFFERSON COUNTY D D 6 JORDAN MATT KEARNEY DAKOTA WILLIAM LANDERS ELTON G & COLLEEN Y LASSALLE DEBRA KAYE LEARY THONGNARK M LIVINGSTON BRANDI LOKER GEORGE A IV & MANUEL ALVIN J JR & SHERRY F MATTHEWS ERIC BEAUMONT Planning & Community Development Case Type:Planning and Zoning Case Sub Type: Specific Use Permit Case #: PZ2022-64 Location: 6490 PHELAN BLVD, BEAUMONT, 77706 Individuals listed on the record: Applicant Harmony Public Schools 9321 W Sam Houston Pkwy S Houston, TX 77099 Property Owner ACH COLONNADE SHOPPING CENTER TX, LLC 350 Pine St Suite 800 Beaumont, TX 77701 Agent Kerry Moncla RDMAX 8245 Gladys Ave Beaumont, TX 77706 Owner 2 Faith Christian Center Church 6490 Phelan Blvd Beaumont, TX 77706 Case Type: Planning and Zoning Case 4: PZ2022-64 Case Status: PAY FEES Tag Name: Harmony Public Schools Campus - Middle School/ High School Initiated On: 2/16/2022 9:09:35PM Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: (713) 343-3333 E-Mail: aelhiyat@harmonytx.org Home Phone: (409) 866-4885 Work Phone: Cell Phone: E-Mail: Home Phone: (409) 782-1925 Work Phone: Cell Phone: E-Mail: kmoncla@remaxboaumont.com Home Phone: (409) 866-9075 Work Phone: Cell Phone: E-Mail: Page 1 of 2 Printed On: 2123/2022 BEAUMONT Planning & Community Development Legal Description Lots 5-6, Tracts 1 & G, Block C, T.H. Langham Estates and Lot 46, Block J, Tracts 2 & 4, J.B. Langham Subdivision Number of Acres 9.00 Proposed Use Middle School and High School That the specific use will be The proposed project will not be injurious or diminish property value. compatible with and not injurious to In fact, the planned project would provide an incredible community the use and enjoyment of other asset: high duality, award -winning education. The physical facility property, nor significantly diminish or and its site amenities would also improve conditions in the area impair property values within the rather than diminish them. immediate vicinity That the establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property; That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided The design, location and arrangement of all driveways and parking spaces provides for the safe and convenient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or wiil be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration That directional lighting will be provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties That there are sufficient landscaping and screening to insure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan Notes: Case Type: Planning and Zoning Case #: PZ2022-64 The proposed project would not impede normal orderly development. The goals of the planned development include improving conditions in the area which would accommodate orderly development in the area. As part of our due diligence, we are currently finalizing assessment of existing infrastructure. We have met with the City of Beaumont and our team has determined that all needed infrastructure for the project either exists or will be developed as part of the project. Our parking and traffic plan includes bringing all parking and stacking away from major thoroughfares and development in the area. We plan to accommodate (more than accommodate) the traffic and parking required for our facility on site without adversely affecting surrounding developments or general public. Our educational facilities do not create any offensive odors, fumes, noise, dust or vibration. Our plans will also include needed screening from adjacent community Our lighting design includes cutoff fixtures and our photo metric studies will ensure that we do not produce light pollution or disturb our neighbors. Our facility will meet or exceed all required landscape requirements and buffering to ensure compatibility with adjacent property and keep the area beautiful. In reviewing the comprehensive plan, we find that this development would not conflict with the plan, but would fall in accordance with its major goals including: improving drainage in the area, reducing flooding concerns, improving the physical appearance of Beaumont and the project area, revitalizing existing neighborhoods, and "capitalizing upon Beaumont's status as a regional center of commerce, medical services, entertainment and EDUCATION". Page 2 of 2 Printed On: 2/23/2022 DocuSign Envelope ID: 6DB2257A-F84C-4B47-8ABF--8BC19624762A ;KARM00 PUBLIC SCHOOLS Planning Commission City of Beaumont P.O. Box 3827 801 Main, Suite 210 Beaumont, TX 77701 March 10, 2022 Re: Harmony Public Schools Specific Use Permit Application Esteemed Members of Planning Commission: Harmony Public School is thankful for the opportunity to submit this application for a Specific Use Permit in the City of Beaumont. Our organization would like to continue our tradition of community partnership and bring our award -winning curriculum to a new campus in Beaumont. Our team is proposing the development of a new, state of the art, 100,000 SF secondary school that will place a heavy emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) to prepare students for college success and equip them with highly sought-after job skills for their future careers. The proposed facility can accommodate up to 750 students and 100 staff. The campus will function similar to a traditional public school in terms of hours of operations. Our goal will not only include the continuing our academic success, including 100% college acceptance rate amongst graduating seniors, but we also want to improve the Beaumont community and provide a new asset for the surrounding neighborhood. Our plans also include improving the approximately 9-acre site by creating drainage control systems and alleviating some of the parking and traffic concerns in the area. We sincerely hope the Commission will approve our application and allow us to continue the development process to bring a new Harmony Public Schools campus to your city. Sincerely, QoouSigned by: 7070BE2�5933G89... Dr. Nihat Bayhan Deputy Superintendent Harmony Public Schools 9321 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S. Houston, TX, 77099 C\j U u u A ::w t t t 0 2022-64: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a middle school and high school in GC-A4D (General Commercial -- Multiple -Family Dwelling) District. 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