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Home My WebLink AboutPZ2022-205DATE: June 27, 2022 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Chris Boone, Interim City Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an event center in the CBD (Central Business District) District. FILE: PZ2022-205 STAFF REPORT Camryn Meraz has requested Specific Use Permit to open an event center at 308 Orleans Street. Ms. Meraz states the property will be used for events such as baby or wedding showers and small intimate weddings. No food or drink will be provided by the property owner or management. The Central Business District zone does not require any on, -site parking, vehicles would park on the street. In addition, the building is currently not sprinkled. Building occupancy, although undeteri-nined at this time, will be a number well below 100. Occupancy will need to remain at or below the number set by the Fire Department or a fire sprinkler system must be added. The Planning Staff recon-imends approval of the application with the following condition: Building must be sprinkled if occupancy load is found in excess of the number set by the Fire Department. 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 14 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lot I and '/2of the adjacent alley, Block 19, Calder Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.17 acres, 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 cop2E!j4!1ce Attached L That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and eqjoyinent 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, frames, 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: Camryn Meraz PROPERTY OWNER: Tyler Wharton. LOCATION: 308 Orleans Street EXISTING ZONING: CBD (Central Business District) PROPERTY SIZE: —0. 17 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Commercial FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X — Area determined to be outside the 500-year floodplain, SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Commercial CBD (Central Business District) EAST: Commercial CBD SOUTH: Commercial CBD WEST: Commercial CBD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Central Business District STREETS: Orleans Street — Local Street with a 60'right-of way and 40' pavement width. Liberty Avenue — Local street with a 60' right-of- way and 40' pavement width. DRAINAGE: Curb & gutter WATER: 8" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8" and 12" Sanitary sewer lines PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200 FEET BIDCo #2- KYLE BUILDING LLC BP2F LLC CITY OF BEAUMONT DANNA LEO P & PAMELA HORN DANN GOODHUE DEVELOPMENT LLC JBJ GROUP LLC LEO'S ITALIAN INC SALAD SOULMATES INC UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WHARTON TYLER J101 0 =* Li k I � id 111111111"11201" IFA TA04-j AMILlill A 1114 W Case Type:Planning and Zoning Case Sub Type: Spedfic Use Permit Case #. PZ2022-205 Location: 308 ORLEANS ST, BEAUMONT, 77701 Individuals listed on the record: Applicant Camryn Meraz 5515 Hook Ave Beaumont, TX 77706 Property Owner Tyler Wharton 2467 Calder Missing Address, City, State, or Zip Code in People Case Type: Planning and Zoning Case M PZ2022-205 Case Status: REVIEW Tag Name: Event Center Initiated On. 5/19/2022 9:11:48AM Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: 4097821843 E-Mail: Info@be3O8.com Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: E-Mail: twharton@hotmail.com Page 1 of 2 Printed On: 5/27/2022 A III Legal Description Number of Acres Proposed Use 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 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: Lot I and 1/2 of the adjacent alley, Block 19, Calder Addition NIVA Event Center There is no property within the immediate vicinity of the potential venue center. The possibility of the potential venue creating ruckus, to other business owners in the area is not plausible. Be308 does not allow outside events to possibly destroy structures near 308 Orleans. We want to preserve these incredible buildings as much as possible. Utilities have been provided by Be308 through the city of Beaumont. We have water, electricity, and drainage taken care of at this time. The main road of access is Orleans only, which is a public road. The drainage runs off of Orleans in the front of the building. 308 Orleans does have two bathrooms. The parking at 308 Orleans is public parking. We do not have a lot specified to our place of business. The adjacent businesses are not effected by the parking. Correct, measures have been and will be taken to always prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration. The use of odor/fumes is not permitted at Be308. The lighting in Be308 is standard lighting not to effect other property near 308 Orleans. Be308 does not have landscaping considering it is all concrete. The building outside looks proportional with the rest of the building and is painted the same. The comprehensive plan for Be308 is to bring a satisfactory space to hold memorable moments in downtown Beaumont. We are very passionate at making sure our proposed use is in accordance with the comprehensive plan as stated. Case Type: Planning and Zoning Page 2 of 2 Case #: PZ2022-205 Printed On: 512712022 7oZ AW111,3111 MAY 19TH, 2022 P LA Dear City Of Beaumont Officials, We are writing this letter to give you a description of what we plan to do within the building located at 308 Orleans St, Beaumont, TX 77701. Be308 is going to be used as an event space. We will hold up to 80 people in the downstairs open area diring these events. We will not be providing food and drinks, Events will be catered per whoever is renting the space out. The types of events that will be taking place are baby showers, wedding showers, and small intimate wedding receptions. Be308 we will only provide access to the space and the 2 bathrooms located at the back of the building. We also will provide tables and chairs to the guests as needed. The parking for the guests is the public street parking provdided by the city along Orleans and Liberty. MUM 19=6 Buildinn Sketch (Pane - 2,1 Farm SKT,BLOSKI • 'TOTAV appraisal sof(wate by a la mode, inc. - 1 -800-ALMAODE ,022-205: A request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an event center in the CBD (Central iness District). plicant: Caniryn Meraz cation: 308 Orleans Street 0 100 200 L .1 - - - - --- -- ----- Feet