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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 to allow the construction and operation
of a wholesale and retail paint business in a GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple
Family Dwelling) District.
FILE: 1400-P
STAFF REPORT
This application is in compliance with seven of the eight conditions necessary for approval.
This request is from Murphy Brothers Paint Company, Inc., Houston, Texas, Ed E. Murphy,
Jr., President, The SIC classification is wholesale trade -nondurable goods.
The company proposes to build a one-story 7,500 sq, ft, showroom and warehouse facility
on the north side of College Street (U. S. Hwy. 90) located 127 ft. east of Dixie Drive. The
tract, now owned by the Union Pacific Railroad Company, has dimensions of 125,62 ft. along
College and a depth of 480 feet.
A six foot wide landscape strip is required along the west 70 feet of the south property line.
Either the site plan will need to be revised by shifting everything six feet north or a written
request asking for a modification of the landscaping requirement will need to be submitted to
and approved by the Planning Commission and City Council,
Exhibits are attached.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being the southwest 480' x 125.62' of Lot No. 80, College Acres Addition, Beaumont,
Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.384 acres of land, more or less.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices mailed to property owners 16
Responses in Favor —. Responses in Opposition
PAINT CO., INC.
(713) 64 1-0,418
7627 PAW PL.ACE BLVD.
HOUST'01\4. TEXAS 77087
February 18, 1998
Planning Division, Room 210
City Hall, 801 Main Street
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Re: College Street Site
Planning Commission and City Council:
Murphy Bros. Paint Co., Inc. has been in the wholesale and retail
paint business in Houston, Texas since 1949. Presently we are
renting warehouse space in Beaumont, Texas but would like to
construct our own 7,500 square foot showroom/ warehouse facility on
the above -referenced property, should you approve our proposal.
This facility will generate revenue as well as employment for the
surrounding area. It will also be a great asset to service
Beaumont with paint and supplies.
Legal Description:
Lot 80, College Acres Addition is the Legal Description
of Property. Property has 125.62' frontage on College
and 480" of depth. It is on the north side of College
Street and approximately 127f east of Dixie Street. The
east property line is shared with the Malone and Hyde
facility.
We appreciate your consideration and please do not hesitate to
contact me at 713/641-0418 should you require additional
information or have any questions.
Sincerely,
Ed E. Murphy, �r.
President
Attachments
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FILE 1400-P: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow the construction and operation of a NORTH
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ANALYSIS
CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT
(SECTION 30-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE
Application Application
is in is not in ClinmeM
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 th-, 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,
tunics, 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 x
8. That the proposed use is in accordance
with the Comprehensive Plan. x x
ANALYSIS contimied
This application complies with the eight conditions necessary for approval. Comments on
Conditions 1, 7 and 8 follow:
The proposed wholesale paint company will be compatible in the general and
immediate neighborhood. Located to the east is the large Malone and Hyde industrial
warehouse complex at College and 23rd Street. Heavy commercial and other
business establishments are located across College to the south. At the corner of
Dixie and College is a auto repair garage and a used car lot. There is a printing
company situated behind the auto garage and an engineering firm next to the printing
company. There are some single family residences farther north along Dixie.
Property 300 ft. north of the subject tract is zoned HI (Heavy Industrial),
7. The site plan does not show the required six foot wide landscape buffer along the
west 70 feet of the south property line. The Texas Highway Department will not
allow any of the required landscaping on College Street (U. S. Hwy. 90). Therefore,
the site plan should be revised to allow for the landscaping, No request for
modification from the applicant has been received.
8. College Street is a major arterial and an "Activity Corridor" which is well suited for
wholesale distribution and warehousing activities. This proposed business is
recommended for highway commercial land use in the Comprehensive Plan of
Beaumont,
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT:
STATUS OF APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
EXISTING ZONING:
PROPERTY SIZE:
Murphy Brothers Paint Company, Inc.
Union Pacific Railroad Company (formerly
Southern Pacific Railroad Company)
Prospective buyer
North side of College Street, 127' east of Dixie
Drive
GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family
Dwelling) District
1.384 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant and wooded tract
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: "C" - Minimal flood hazard
SURROUNDTNG LAND USES:
RIST"ViNW.V474 "I
EAST: Malone and Hyde property and warehouses
SOUTH: College St., medium to heavy commercial
WEST: Auto repair, printing and engraving company,
engineering firm, residences
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
OTHER PHYSICAL
FEATURES:
STREETS:
SANITARY
SEWER SERVICE:
FIRE PROTECTION:
SURROUNDING ZONING:
GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling)
District and HI (Heavy Industrial)
GC -MD
GC -MD
GC -MD
Activity Corridor (U. S. Hwy. 90)
The rear portion of the tract (250'more or less)
will remain in a wooded state.
College St. (U. S. ffy.N. 90) has a 116'wide
right-of-way and two 24' wide concrete
pavements.
There is a 42" storm sewer in College.
There is a 12" water line in the highway.
There is a 10" sanitary sewer main in the
highway.
Fire protection is provided by Station #6 and
#10.
ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Services and utilities are adequate,