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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1403-PN DATE: March 16,1998 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Director SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit in a GC -MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) District for a wholesale durable goods classification in an existing building. FILE: 1403-P STAFF REPORT This application is in compliance with the eight conditions necessary for approval. The City's Traffic Engineer states that he gives conditional approval of the driveways subject to the denial of access from Old Voth Road by large trucks delivering or shipping product. The building and parking lots and drives are pre-existing on the tract. Four Amigos is a limited partnership which purchased the old Palace Nightclub about four years ago. Originally constructed as a restaurant, the structure has since been used sporadically for meetings and banquets. hydro Action is considering leasing the property for storing, assembling, shipping and handling aerobic treatment plants and other manufactured products used in the wastewater disposal industry. No manufacturing is proposed for the subject property. The products are manufactured in Kountze, Texas. During the public hearing, it may be determined by the Planning Commission that additional site screening may be necessary. Any additional screening requirements could be made a condition of approval. Exhibits are attached. LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Tax Roll Tracts 64-A and 64-C, Plat R5-4, W. B. Dyches Survey, Ab.-17, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 3.0 acres of land, more or less. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 19 Responses in Favor , Responses in Opposition FOUR AMIGOS L.P. P. 0. BOX 12467 BEAUMONT, TX 77726-2467 PHONE 4ogn55-2919 FAX 409/755-2903 February 17,1998 MY OF BEAUAft' PLANNING DIVISION Planning & Zoning RECEIVED City of Beaumont City Hall, 801 Main Beaumont, TX 77701 FEB Dear Sirs: Our partnership owns the old Palace at 10255 Eastex Freeway. As you probably know, this building has been used successfully as a restaurant and nightclub up until about 1990. It sat vacant for a time, and our company bought it from a bank in Houston that gained possession through foreclosure. Since we bought it about four years ago, there have been several tenants, and none have been very successful. For the past year, we have rented it on a temporary basis as a banquet facility, while we continued our quest for a permanent tenant that would be good for the building and Beaumont. I am pleased to say we have found a potential tenant who wants the building, and they are willing to relocate and make it their international corporate headquarters. By granting a specific use permit for this company to utilize this property, it will mean jobs and revenue for Beaumont. The name of the company is Hydro -Action. They will maintain their FRP Plant in Kountze. Hydro -Action is a manufacturer of onsite aerobic treatment plants and other products used in the wastewater disposal industry worldwide. The company was founded in 1989 by the current president, Gig Drewery. It holds numerous patents and has new products being developed. With the new regulations in Texas and other states, as well as global awareness of the need to "'clean up" our wastewater and conserve ground water, Hydro -Action's innovative products, that meet these objectives are more in demand. Planning & Zoning February 17, 1998 Page Two Our building would become their "World Headquarters" and would be used for office space and training facilities for groups of dealers from around the world to be trained, which means they would come to Beaumont and stay for several days at a time (spending money in our local area on dining, hotels, travel and entertainment). In addition to corporate offices, there would also be accounting and financing offices. There would also be "back office" staff to provide customer service via phone and mail to all of the U.S., Canada, Central and South America. It is estimated that at least 75% of the building would be used for office space and training rooms. Approximately 25% of the building would be used for small parts assembly. Assembly would consist of PVC pipes that are cut and glued together and assembly of electronic control panels. In addition, there would be assembly of the aerobic treatment plants. The exterior would be used for storage and shipping of products to a limited wholesale dealer network as well as parking. Estimated jobs that would be created: Temporary Construction Jobs 15-20 Phase I Permanent Jobs 20-30 Phase 11 Permanent Jobs 20-30 Phase III Permanent Jobs 30-40 Estimated Total Permanent Jobs 70-100 Sales Tax: Immediate estimated sales Ist year - $4 to $6 million, which would generate $350,000 to $500,000 per year in sales taxes. Because of the fast growth of the industry, the sales could easily exceed $15 million the 5th year. We respectfully request that you approve the application for a specific use permit to land another business and more jobs and tax dollars for Beaumont. Sincerely, Bruce A. Craig, President Centurion Capital, Inc. Mworim 813 k FILE 1403-P: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a company to conduct a wholesale durable NORTH goods business consisting of associated offices, training and communication facilities and the storage, assembly, shipping and handling of aerobic treatment plants and other manufactured products used in the wastewater disposal industry The roe is AA fr Mr) (General Commercial-Multile V t";1 V I s Dwelling) District, SCALE 1 "= 200' Location: 10255 Eastex Freeway (U.S. Hwys. 69,96 and 287). Applicant: Four Amigos, Limited Partnership, for Hydro -Action. U11nl r% LEWIS DR t rA 1?p tp "A LI S i- OC U ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE} Application Application is in is not in Coffunem Compliance Compliance Attached CONDITIONS: 1. 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 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 X. 5. That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, fturies, dust, noise and vibration; x 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 han-nony and compatibility with adjacent property; and X —X 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. X. ANALYSIS continued This application complies with the eight conditions necessary for approval. Comments on Conditions 1, 4 and 7 follow: 1. Hydro -Action wishes to create a headquarters for their company in the former Palace Nightclub building. The site will be used for offices and training facilities for groups of dealers from the U.S. and other countries. In addition to corporate offices, accounting, financing and a communications center will operate out of the Eastex location. Seventy-five percent of the space will house offices and training rooms. Twenty-five percent of the building will be used for small parts assembly. All manufacturing is done at a plant in Kountze, Texas. 4. The property at 10255 Eastex extends west to frontage along Old Voth Road. This road has an 18'wide pavement and is not constructed to withstand heavy truck traffic. The City Traffic Engineer will deny large truck access to the property from Old Voth Road, and gives his conditional approval to the off-street parking lot and driveway scheme based on the above observation. 7. This is an existing commercial site. All improvements have been on the ground since the early 1970's. However, information could be offered at the public hearing that may demonstrate that additional site screening is necessary to protect nearby residential properties. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: LOCATION: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: EXISTING ZONING: PROPERTY SIZE: EXISTING LAND USES: Four Amigos, LP Four Amigos, LP 10255 Eastex Freeway (U. S. Highways 69, 96 and 287) Tax Roll Tracts 64-A and 64-C, Plat R5-4, W. B. Dyches Survey, Ab. 17 GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District 3.0 acres, more or less Two-story building (26,927 sq. ft.), parking lots GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTTLITIES continued NORTH: Girl's Haven EAST: Eastex Freeway, woods SOUTH: Woods WEST: Voth Road, residential COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: STREETS: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: FIRE PROTECTION: "C" - Minimal flood hazard SURROUNDING ZONING: GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District GC -MD and RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) RS RS Activity Corridor (freeway) Building was constructed in the early 1970's as a restaurant. It was later used as a nightclub (Palace). Eastex Freeway - U. S. Highways 69, 96 and 287. The freeway has a right-of-way width of approximately 300'. Southbound service road of the highway accesses the subject property on the east. Old Voth Road is a 60' wide right-of-way with an 18'wide pavement. Voth "acts" as a collector. There are ditches along the east and west sides of the tract along Eastex and Old Voth Road. There is a 16" water main in Old Voth Road. There is a 10" sanitary sewer in Old Voth Road. Fire protection is provided by Station #14, 8250 Old Voth Road. ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Services and utilities are adequate.