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Home My WebLink AboutPZ2021-455 (02)DATE: April 18,2022 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Chris Bootie, Interim City Manager SUBJECT: To consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a commercial strip center including a laundromat, retail and office space in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling — 2) District. P41LE: PZ2021-455 STAFF RE, PORT Aaron Ward of Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc., is requesting a Specific Use Permit to, allow a conimercial strip center including a laundromat, retail and office space at 2855 N. Major Drive. This property was annexed in 2016 and zoned to GC-MD-2 (General Cornmercial - Multiple Family Dwelling - 2) in 2018. Existing development on this portion of the west side of Maj or Drive was existing when the annexation took place. Mr. Ward states that possible uses may include a laundromat, retail and office space. The site will include up to twelve (12) lease spaces. All utilities are available along North Major Drive and the developer states that drainage will be provided by TXDOT (Texas Department of Transportation). A six (6) foot wide landscaped strip and a sidewalk will be required along Major Drive. Staff recommends approval with the following condition: 1. Must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water and sanitary sewer improvements, including any requirements of the City's backflow and/or pre-treatment programs. 2. Install landscaping to meet City of Beaumont regulations. 3. Aquire TXDOT permission for the sidewalk along Major or construct the sidewalk on private property. 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 5 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES THAT CERTAIN 3.50 acre tract or parcel of land out of the Almanzon Huston Survey, Abstract No. 33, and being out of the remainder of a called 3 3.5 77 acre tract conveyed to CNA Rental Management, LLC, as described in Clerk's File Number 2014025117 of the Real Property Records of Jefferson County, Texas; said 3.50 acre tract being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: COMMENCING at a 1/2" rebar found in west right-of-way line of North Major Drive, the southeast corner of a tract conveyed to Beaumont Providence, LP, as described in Clerk's File Number 2014008926 of the Real Property Records of Jefferson County, Texas and the northeast corner of a called 2.89 acre tract conveyed to P&N Sandhar Investments, as described in Clerk's File Number 2021013008 of the Real Property Records of Jefferson County, Texas; said rebar being the northeast corner of said CNA Rental tract; THENCE South 02'52'54" East (called South 02'52'54" East) along the west right-of-way line North Major Drive and the east line of the said P&N Sandhar tract, a distance of 3 89'.73 feet to a 1/2" rebar found and capped "FAUST" for the southeast comer of'said P&N Sandhar tract; THENCE South 02'52'54" East (called South 02'5254" East) along the west right-of-way line North Major Drive and the cast line of said CNA Rental tract, a distance of 455.00 feet to a 1/2" rebar set and capped "FAUST" for the northeast comer of the herein described tract and being the POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE South 02'52'54" East (called South 02'52'54" East) along the west right-of-way line North Major Drive and the cast line of said CNA Rental tract, a distance of 455.00 feet to a 1/2" rebar set and capped "FAUST,, for the southeast comer of the herein described tract; THENCE South 87'07'12" West, a distance of 335.00 feet, to a 1/2" rebar set and capped "FAUST" for the southwest corner of the herein described tract; THENCE North 02'52'54" West, a distance of 455.00 feet to a 1/2" rebar set and capped "FAUST" for the northwest comer of the herein described tract; THENCE North 87'07'06" East, a distance of 335.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 3.50 acres of land, 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 cojjjEliance 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: Aaron Ward PROPERTY OWNER: Chi -is Truong LOCATION: 2855 N. Major Drive, Suite A EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD-2 (General Commercial --- Multiple-Family Dwelling - 2) District PROPERTY SIZE: —3.4 acres EXISTING LAND USES: Commercial FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X — Area determined to be outside the 500- year flood plain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Commercial GC-MD-2 (General Commercial — Multiple -Family Dwelling - 2) District EAST: Vacant /Residential GC-MD-2 and RM-H (Residential Multiple -Family Dwelling — Highest Density) SOUTH: Vacant GC-MD-2 WEST: Vacant/Rural GC-MD-2 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Neighborhood Growth Unit STR E E T S: Major Drive — Major Arterial with 13 0' wide rigl-tt-of-way and —85' pavement width. DRAINAGE: Open ditch WATER: 8" & 24" water lines SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 54" Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 2001 WES°T'CHASE PROPERTY HOMEOWNERS GRAHAM ARCHIE JR SMITH RONALD G ZULAG PROPERTIES LLC CNA RENTAL MANAGEMENT LLC [61 :f AA1 1 RVA t*1 Case Type:Planning and Zoning Case Sub Type: Specific Use Permit Case #: PZ2021-455 Location. 3175 N MAJOR DR, BEAUMONT, TX Individuals listed on the record, Applicant Aaron Ward 5550 Eastex Freeway, Suite 0 Beaumont, TX 77708 Property Owner Chris Truong (CNA Rental Management LLC) 4410 FOLSOM Beaumont, TX 77706 Agent Aaron Ward 5550 Eastex Freeway, Suite 0 Beaumont, TX 77708 Case Type: Planning and Zoning Case #: PZ2021-455 Case Status: REVIEW Tag Name- Commercial - Strip Center Initiated On: 12/2212021 4:09:42PM Home Phone: 409-813-3410 Work Phone: Cell Phone: 409-813-3410 E-Mail: aaron@fausteng.com Home Phone: 409-679-4189 Work Phone: Cell Phone: 409-679-4189 E-Mail: Home Phone: 409-813-3410 Work Phone: Cell Phone: 409-813-3410 E-Mail: aaron@fausteng.com Page 1 of 2 Printed On: 12130/2021 AUM T Planning & Community Development Legal Description TR 2 AB 33 A HOUSTON 25.776AG (Site will be south adjacent to current building at 3265 N Major) Number of Acres 3.37 Proposed Use Commercial strip center That the specific use will be The granting of this request will not be injurious to the use and compatible with and not injurious to enjoyment of other properties in the area. The parking will provide the use and enjoyment of other adequate traffic flow and the entrance was constructed as part of the property, nor significantly diminish or original site to the north. Traffic flow will not be adversely altered by impair property values within the this permit. 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 will 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 4: PZ2021-455 The granting of this permit will not impede the normal development of the surrounding area. The neighborhood is being developed with commercial and residential sites. This specific use request meets the current trend in this area. The granting of this permit will not require additional supporting facilities. Utilities are available along North Major Drive and the project is presently under construction. It will not be necessary to extend the utilities to the site. Drainage is provided by TXDOT. The existing parking facilities will provide for the safe and convenient movement of traffic within the area and will not adversely affect vehicular or pedestrian traffic. The granting of this permit will not create offensive odors, fumes, dust, noise, or vibration. Directional lighting will be provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties. The landscaping and screening meets the City of Beaumont Zoning Ordinance requirements and will provide sufficient screening to insure harmony and compatibility with the adjacent properties The granting of this permit will be in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. Page 2 of 2 Printed On: 12130/2021 .11-1 AUST'En engineering and Surveying, Inc. Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors Telephone (409) 813-3410 E-MAIL ADDRESS INFO@FAUSTENG.COM Fax (409) 813-3484 5550 Eastex Freeway, Suite 0 Beaumont, Texas 77708 Surveying Firm Registration No. 100024-00 Engineering Firm Registration No. 4800 March 23, 2022 City of Beaumont Planning and Zoning Commission 801 Main Street Beaumont, Texas 77701 To Whom It May Concern: Re: Specific Use Permit Application — 2855 North Major Drive, Beaumont Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc., is presenting a Specific Use Permit Application for the property at 2855 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas. The site will provide lease spaces with appurtenances including parking, utilities, and drainage. The owner wants to include a portion of the lease space as a washeteria (north 4,000 sqft). The Specific Use Permit is being requested for the washeteria and additional lease space which may include restaurants and professional services. The site will have a grease trap in the sewer system if required. In granting the permit, please note the following: 0 The granting of this request will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other properties in the area. The parking will provide adequate traffic flow and the entrance was constructed as part of the original site to the north. Traffic flow will not be adversely altered by this permit. 0 The granting of this permit will not impede the normal development of the surrounding area. The neighborhood is being developed with commercial and residential sites. This specific use request meets the current trend in this area. 0 The granting of this permit will not require additional supporting facilities. Utilities are available along North Major Drive. It will not be necessary to extend the utilities to the site. Drainage is provided by TXDOT. • The existing parking facilities will provide for the safe and convenient movement of traffic within the area and will not adversely affect vehicular or pedestrian traffic. 0 The granting of this permit will not create offensive odors, fumes, dust, noise,, or vibration. Specific Use Permit .1M Specific Use Permit Beaumont, Texas * Directional lighting will beprovided smasnot todisturb oradversely affect neighboring propertims. The landscaping and screening meets the City of Beaumont Zoning Ordinance requirements and will provide sufficient screening to insure harmony and compatibility with the adjacent properties r The granting ufthis permit will beinaccordance with the Comprehensive Plan. 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