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Home My WebLink AboutPZ2023-83DATE: April 17. 2033 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Demi Engman, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to expand a parking lot in the GC-MD-2 (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling District - 2) zoning. FILE: PZ2023-83 STAFF REPORT John Wilson request approval of a Specific Use Permit to expand a parking lot located at 1350 VV.Lucas Drive. All new land uses within the GC-MD-2 zoning district requires a Specific Use Permit. Mr. Wilson intends todemolish the existing office and expand the parking lotto accommodate customers and employees dining at his restaurant, J. Wilsons. Section 2O.O4.O0G(f)(7)states,"when o Specific Use Permit is required, the landscape buffering ondfenc/ng requiredh»this section rnoybemodified oreliminated osocondition nfospecific use "N4r.VVi|sonrequestsavvaivertothepe[1rneterlendscapingrequ1nernenta|ongthe north property line; however, he does intend to install an 8' wooden fence to screen the parking lot from the residences tothe north. Per Engineering, theproposedpaMking|ayout1sfeas|b|c;hovveverthesouthenmdmay need to be shifted to the south approximately 15' to align with the drive aisle or the first few spaces |nfront ofthe existing driveway may need tobeeliminated and marked "nopark1ng." Staff recommends approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. The expansion will not require perimeter landscaping along the northern property line. 2. Along Lucas Drive and the gravel parking lot, a 6' landscaped buffer shall be installed and in compliance with Section 28.04.006 Landscaping and screening requirements. 3. Adhere to all applicable Engineering requirements. Please note that final occupancy approval is subject to review and acceptance of submitted plans and field inspections toverify compliance with applicable codes. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed toproperty owners 18 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lot 4, Block 9, Calder Highlands, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.256 acres, more orless. Ama|vq.q CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OFSPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 28-26.E. ZONING ORDINANCE) Conditions: Application Application is in isnot 1n Comments compliance compliance Attached 1.That the specific use will becompatible with and not injurious totheuseande 'oymentofo1her property, orsignificantly diminish orimpair property values within the immediate vicinity; X Z.That the establishment ofthe specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement ofsurrounding vacant property; X S.That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been orwill be provided; x 4.The design, location and arrangement ofall driveways and parking spaces provides for the safe and convenient movement ofvehicular and pedestrian traffic without adversely affecting the general public oradjacent developments; X S.That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been orwill betaken toprevent orcontrol offensive odor, furnes, dust, noise and vibration; x 6.That directional lighting will be providedsoasnot to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties; x 7.That there are sufficient landscaping and screening toinsure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property; and, X 8. That the proposed use is inaccordance with the Comprehensive Plan. X GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES OWNER, PROPERTY LOCATION . EXISTING ZONING: SIZE: PROPERTY EXISTING LAND USES: ZONE: FLOOD HAZARD SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Residential EAST- Ozmnrnerda| SOUTH: [onnrnerda| WEST: Residential STREETS: SERVICE:SANITARY SEWER John Wilson 1334Lucas Venture LLC. l35ON/.Lucas Drive RS(Residential Single Family Dwelling District) "-O.ZSGacrcs Residential X—Area determined tobeoutside the 5OO year flood plain. RS(Residential Single Family Dwelling District) GC -MD (General Commercial Multiple Family Dwelling) GC -MD RS Stable Area West Lucas Drive - Secondary Arterial with GO'w/ideright'of-wayand 47'pavement width. Curb and gutter l8"Water line l5"Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 2001 CITY OF BEAUMONT RUPPELAARON K & DELLA M{CHELE RUPPE LAARON K & QEI.I.A M UDI PROPERLY VAUGHN EMERALD QELAWAftE & aOWI.EN GROUP LLC 1334 LUCAS VENTURE LLC 1334 LUCAS VENTURE LLC bAWSON LE[ WILBER FAUL DAVID K &BONNIE C 1390 INVESTMENTS LLC SUMMERS MARK J MURRAY TEftESA J DELAWARE & DOWLEN GROUP LLC 1390 INVESTMENTS LLC VALENCIA REBBECA (TOD) S7RICKLANb SHELBY & RUIZ ANDREW & GLADYS R BE A-UMONT Planning & Community Development Case Type:Planning and Zoning Case Sub Type: Specific Use Permit Case #: PZ2023-83 Location: 1350 W LUCAS DR, BEAUMONT, 77706 Individuals listed on the record: Applicant John Wilson 1220 Wilchester Circle Beaumont, TX 77706 Property Owner 1334 LUCAS VENTURE L.L.C. Missing Address, City, State, or Zip Code in People Case Type- Planning and Zoning Case #- PZ2023-83 Case Staft]S: REVIEW Tag Name: Amended SUP to expand J. Wilson's parking lot. Initiated On: 2/16/2023 5,15,59PM Home Phone: Work Phone, Cell Phone: 281-743-2320 E-Mail: jwilson@jwilsons.com Horne Phone, Work Phone: Cell Phone: E-Mail: Page lref 2 Printed On: 3/24/2023 B EAV MC3 N T Planning & Community Development Legal Description LDER HIGHLANDS L4 139 Number of Acres 0.33 Proposed Use Additional parking for Milsons That the specific use will be This Will just be a continuation of the already existing parking lot compatible with and not injuriOLIS to behind JWilsons 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: The property is already used as a parking lot, so it will not affect any surrounding property We will not be changing or adding any utilities and we will continue to flow the drainage to Lucas Dr. Te parking lot will adhere to parking codes with adequate spacing for parking spots and drives. The addition of an exit will provide a better traffic flow to and from Lucas. We will continue the 8' privacy fence down the rest of the property No additional lighting will be required for this project We will continue the 8'privacy fence but will need a waiver for the landscaping ordinance. This project will require 100' in width and that's what we have to provide adequate spacing for drives and parking spots. This will provide 25 new parking spaces as well as create a better traffic flow due to the new exit created Case Type- Planning and Zoning Page 2 of 2 Case #- PZ2023-83 Printed On: 3/24/2023 Dear Planning Commission, My name is John Wilson, owner of IWIlson's restaurant at 419 Gladys Avenue. I have been in business for over seven years and have been blessed to see business continue to grow. That being said, I am needing more space for parking my customers and employee's. I owl' tIIQ property at 1350 W, 1-ticas, Which is already functioning as at) overflow parking lot. I'm requesting to move the current house on the Lucas side and continue the parking lot. This will create 25 more parking spaces and allow traffic to flow more fluidly. This will Create an entrance and ail exit which currently does not exist. I'm also requesting a waiver for the 10' landscape buffer, but will install an 8' wood fence along the property line bordering residentially zoned area. Thank you for your time Sincerely John Wilson N)rl C7 k Tlhz rn V9 PZ2023-83: Request for an Amended Specific Use, Permit to expand a parking lot in the GC - (General Commercial — Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District. Applicant: John Wilson Location: 1350 W. Lucas Drive 0 100 200 mf I I Feel, Legendjl-� PZ2023'83 -RCS R-S 01 M C: 0 rn WMD Cn G,LDSS GCW-MD R� "s- R-S R-S