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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1377-Pm DATE: October 20, 1997 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Director SUBJECT: Consider an application for a specific use permit to allow a 10-car wrecker service on the site of an existing auto repair shop in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 1455 Fannin Street at Avenue "X', FILE: 1377-P STAFF REPORT Mr. Manuel Ramirez operates an existing auto repair shop at 1455 Fannin on three lots once zoned LI (Light Industrial). The property was rezoned to RCR in 1987 as part of the Wall Street/Avenue "C" Rezoning Study. The applicant states that the property has been in his family since the early 196O's and that they have operated the shop there many years. The applicant's site at Fannin and Avenue "A" was the most northeasterly comer of the rezoning study. His lots face into a large vacant tract zoned Light Industrial which backs up to the Kansas City Southern Railroad right-of-way. The railroad right-of-way is 180'-200' wide at this location. To the east across Avenue "A" is some open storage situated north of a residence on Forsythe Street. The railroad right-of-way continues along the north side of the "storage area". If this application is approved, it is recommended that an 8' tall wood screening fence be constructed along the east and south sides of the proposed storage area, Exhibits are attached. LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 1-3, Block 64, Van Wormer Addition, containing 0,532 acres, more or less. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 19 Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition 113 -.1 1�, F Seotembe r 29. 1997 Planning Commission and City Council City of Beaumont, Texas Re: Specific Use Permit Van Wormer L1, L2, L3 B 64 Above described Property has been in the family since the early 1960s. Said, property has always been used for business. The oronertv was at that time zoned as "Light Industrial" and has since been rezoned as residential. Due to business use prior to rezoning, I have continued to overate my business at this same location and am presently using it as A repair and detail shop. I am now, submitting for your consideration, an application for a "Specific Use Permit" to use gaid Property as a storage facility as described on the attached drawing. I Plan to store approximatly five to ten vechicles for short periods of time. For your information: F'ront and East sides of said property are vacant lots and wi'l Probably continue to remain vacant. I have studie& the conditions necessary for this permit, most of which I feel I Presently adhere to.' I will, of course, conform to all regulationS in regard to landscaping, lighting and any other reoijirements you deem necessary. I also feel that this proposal will not decrease the value of said property and will in no way disturb any neighboring properties. Jf additional information is needed for Your consideration, please let me know. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, yMnuel C. Ramirez a4 k- bc- -S� ORCA 'AJ/ mL:w is toe ed b -*�owk) e>4) ff--S 7s i ? V kD LJ A) 41510 dleA-WIl z FILE 13' ✓ e 'sting ai Location Applican wv lb m CO 10 0 CO 0 ot 0 " qp LI K.C.S.: R,.R. A 0 CO 0 w -11 -S ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE Application Application is in is not in Canvots 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 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 x ANALYSIS continued This application for a specific use permit to allow a 0- 10 car wrecker service is in compliance with the eight conditions necessary for approval, Comments on items I and 8 follow: The applicant's three lots front Fannin for 150'and along Avenue "X' for 154, This is just over 1/2acre of land. The existing auto repair site contains an office and two parking areas on the middle lot facing Fannin. Behind the office at the rear of the middle lot is the existing repair shop which has dimensions of 42'6" x 69'x 18" x 29' x 40' (L-shaped building). He proposes to install a fence and shrubbery across the three lots about midway between the front and rear lot lines. This screening would be located in line with the north side of the repair shop. He proposes to store from 5 to 10 towed vehicles at any one time on gravel topped storage areas on either side of the repair shop. Access will be through locked gates in the fence. The proposed storage area for cars will be surrounded by an existing fence on the east, west and south and by new shrubs. It is suggested that an 8' tall wood screening fence be constructed along the east and south sides of the storage area. This proposed service will be compatible in the neighborhood, 8. The auto repair shop existed when the land was zoned LI. He desires to add a towing service from 5-10 cars on the same site as the shop. This proposal is not contrary to the goals, objectives, policies and proposals in the Comprehensive Plan. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: STATUS OF APPLICANT: LOCATION: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: EXISTING ZONING: PROPERTY SIZE: EXISTING LAND USES: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: Manuel's Towing and Recovery Manuel C, Ramirez and Manuel Ramirez Owner 1455 Fannin Street Lots 1-3, Block 64, Van Wormer Addition RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District 0.532 acres, more or less Auto repair shop "C" - Minimal flood hazard GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Vacant and railroad right-of-way LI (Light hidustrial) District EAST: Storage and railroad right-of-way RCR and LI SOUTH: Alley and residences on Forsythe St. RCR WEST: Residence RCR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: None WATER: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: FIRE PROTECTION: Fannin has a 61' right-of-way and an 18' pavement. Avenue "N', has a 60' right-of-way and a 16'pavement, There are ditches in Fannin and an 18" storm sewer in Avenue 'W. Available from a line in Avenue "A". Shop has water. There are sanitary sewers in Avenue "A" and at the rear of the lots in the alley. Fire protection is from Station No. 1, 747 College, ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Services are adequate.