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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1387-P11 DATE: January 21, 1998 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Director SUBJECT: Consider an application for a specific use permit to allow a coin operated laundry (washateria) on a lot zoned RM-H (Residential Multiple, Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District. NOTE: Action was deferred from the December 15, 1997 Joint Public Hearing. FILE: 1387-P STAFF REPORT' The proposed site plan is in compliance with seven of the eight required conditions necessary for approval. The applicant has requested that the required 10' wide landscape buffer (adjacent to the parking area along the east side of lot) be reduced as allowed under Section 30-31 (b) 3. Pattie Davis wishes to construct and operate a coin operated washateria consisting of 36 machines with other laundry services provided by the operator. The proposed building will have dimensions of 30'x 45' and contain 1,350 square feet. She will be open daily from 8:00 am. to 9:00 p.m. If this specific use permit is approved as submitted, a modification to the land scaping/screening requirements will need to be granted. Exhibits are attached. LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Lot 22, Block 7, West Oakland Addition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.16 acres, more or less. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 17 Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition 2 Donald R. Wise & Associates 125 IH 10 #306 Beaumont, TX 77707 409/835-5113 November 20, 1997 Planning Commission Planning Division, Room 210 City Hall, 801 Main Street Beaumont TX 77701 Re: Special Use Permit Application Dear Planning Commission and City Council: Ms. Pattie Davis currently resides at 1255 North 6th Street in Beaumont is making a request for a special use permit for property she owns in the West Oakland Addition. The property is lot 22 Block 7 of the West Oakland addition, This property is currently zoned Residential and is located next to property zoned commercial. Ms. Davis is requesting a special use permit for the operation of a coin operated Laundry facility (washateria) to be constructed on the property. The building, will be of new construction and will have a 8 foot wood fence with a tree every twenty five feet along with shrubbery between the trees to serve as a buffer to the residential community and its appearance will not distort or diminish surrounding properties. It is Ms. Davis intent to operate this laundry from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m.. As depicted in the site plans she intends to provide parking sufficiently in scope for the building to house 36 machines. The laundry operator will wash, dry ,and fold laundry while the facility will also serve as a drop/pickup station for laundry services. The intent for this community laundry will be to provide a well -kept facility promoting a new revitalization effort to improve and develop vacant properties in the area. The laundry will offer parking and entry ramp for the disabled customer. The building interior will be designed to afford disabled individuals useful access to the facility features. Presently, sufficient road access to the property exists and favorable road conditions along St, James, Drainage in the area is good and availability of sufficient gas and electrical utilities exist. Precautions regarding parking, safety, driveway location, building position and traffic movement were considered in the site plan design and have been favorably detailed. As for Drainage, the intent is to have the property sloped to enable water to run off the property in a southward direction toward the ditch located to the front of the property. Limited disturbances to the residential community will be attained by establishing fence and shrubbery along the buffer zone. We would like to request a variance of 5 feet in the buffer zone area due to the size of the lot. Design of the building on• site also has taken the necessary precaution of placing the driveway away from the residential side enabling the community the least possible disturbance from vehicle traffic. It is this owners intent to install the necessary equipment that will not deliver offensive odors, fumes, dust, noise or vibrations to this community. Furthermore, the intent is to provide lighting for the parking area that will not be a hinderance or nuisance to the neighborhood but will enhance security of the parking lot as well as the remainder of the property, By placing pole lighting diagonally in the parking area we intend to limit unnecessary lighting which may disturb neighboring properties. This plan design is in line with the comprehensive plan for property and site usage, thus Ms. Davis would appreciate your approval of this request for a special use permit. Sincerely, Donald R. Wise Donald R, Wise & Associates for Ms. Pattie Davis PC; Ms. Pattie Davis Mayor David Moore Mayor Pro Tern Becky Ames Council member Bobby Patterson ,;pecialuse pemildavis 11120/97 Council member John Davis Council member Guy Goodson Council member Andrew Cokinos Council member Lulu Smith FILE 1381-7 1381 f7l 7-P: Request for, a sp 3"r 'IT 1 1 5 144 )NAVERLY ST. �C 10 9 0 4 WESTMORELAND ST.- ST. 60111 ST., JAMES ui LU ui U It It to 0 0 7 or x 4 GLENWOOD AVE. ;j IF t, to ip !OOCK)C)CC)COOO V) 11 f Sri L) L.1 SAS co L LA 0 133NIS S3WVf' 'IS ---4- H311(l N3dO 10j >- 4 w 31- N91S 0. (Y IT C4 0 V, W leCL CL Ed C-) ld 0 < U71 0-1 ri :T.x o L I < �r CY 00000000coo 10,09 np 1 1 4904 ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE Application Application is in is not in Cann). Compliance Compliance Attached 10T, yll -01 W01 11 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 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 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 x 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. x ANALYSIS continued This application complies with seven of the: eight conditions necessary for approval. Comments on Conditions No. 3 and 7 follow: 3, The City Engineer commented that at time of construction an underground drainage system may be required. This item will be addressed as part of the construction plan approval process. 7. A 10 ft. wide landscape screening buffer is required along the north and east sides of the subject property. As shown on the site plan, the parking area is, adjacent to the 8 ft. fence along the east property line. The applicant is requesting modification of the required landscape strip along the parking area. The proposed layout is the most efficient in accommodating the building .and parking needs, GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: LOCATION: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: EXISTING ZONING: PROPERTY SIZE: EXISTING LAND USES: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH- Residences EAST: Residences SOUTH: Vacant lot and residences WEST: Automotive repair and dead auto storage Pattie Davis Pattie Davis N. side of St. James, I 00' east of S. Eleventh St. and next to 3526 St. James. Lot 22, Block 7, West Oakland Addition RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density) District 0.16 acres, more or less Vacant lot "C" - Minimal flood hazard SURROUNDING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District RM-H GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: STREETS: WATER: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: FIRE PROTECTION: None St, James Boulevard is a residential street with a 100' wide right-of-way and a 20' wide pavement. There is a 54" storm sewer in S. I Ith Street and open ditches in St. James. There is a 6" water line in the St. James right- of-way and a 12" water line in S. I Ith Street, There is a 6" sanitary sewer lying in the alley of Block 7, West Oakland Addition, Fire protection is from Station No. 10, 3855 Washington Boulevard. ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Services and utilities are adequate.