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JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
May 15, 2023
A Joint Public Hearing of the Planning Commission and City Council was held on May 15, 2023
and called to order at 3:03 p.m. with the following members present:
Commission Members present: Chairman Sina Nejad
Commissioner Johnny Beatty
Commissioner Hamza Jabbar
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Commissioner Shawn Javed
Commissioner Tom Noyola
Commissioner Eddie Senigaur
Alternate Commissioner Rogers Sorrell, Jr.
Commission Members absent: Commissioner Spencer Jabbia
Commissioner Darius Linton
Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin
Alternate Commissioner Erika Harris
Councilmembers present: Mayor Pro-Tem Chris Durio
Councilmember Randy Feldschau
Councilmember Mike Getz
Councilmember Taylor Neild
Councilmember A.J. Turner
Also present: Kenneth R. Williams, City Manager
Adina Josey, Senior Planner
Sharae Reed, City Attorney
Susan Smith, Recording Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Nejad led the Pledge of Allegiance.
OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Beatty acknowledged Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin by offering prayers and
condolences due to the recent passing of her Mother.
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Chairman Nejad extended sincere thanks to Mayor Robin Mouton for her cooperation and support
of the Planning Commission. He further stated the Commission has enjoyed working with her and
looks forward to seeing her around for a long time.
Chairman Nejad also welcomed Mayor-Elect Roy West and stated that the Commission looks
forward to working with him.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Jabbar moved to approve the minutes of the Joint Public Hearings held on April
17, 2023. Commissioner Noyola seconded the motion. The motion to approve the minutes carried
6:0.
REGULAR MEETING
1) PZ2023-164
: Request for approval of
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22 of Block E of the Mayfair Second Addition into Lots 1 and 2, Remington
Brekel Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas
Applicant: Fittz & Shipman
Location: 1475 Montrose Street
Mrs. Josey presented the staff report. Fittz & Shipman, Inc. has requested approval of a Replat of
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Remington Brekel Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. The properties are located
within the RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) zoning district. The intent of the plat is to
divide two and a half tracts of land into two (2) larger tracts.
Slides of the subject property were shown.
Planning staff recommended approval of the request.
Sixteen (16) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject
property. Zero (0) responses were received in favor and zero (0) were received in opposition
The applicant was present. James Douglas of Fittz & Shipman, 1405 Cornerstone Court,
Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. No questions were asked of the applicant.
The public hearing on this item was opened and closed without comment.
Commissioner Senigaur moved to approve the request for approval of a Replat of Lots 23 and 24
22 of Block E of the Mayfair Second Addition into Lots 1 and 2,
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Remington Brekel Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, as requested in PZ2023-164.
Commissioner Jabbar seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 6:0.
2) PZ2023-167
: Request for approval of a sidewalk waiver
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Applicant: Anis Rehman
Location: 4930 College Street
Mrs. Josey presented the staff report.Anis Rehman requests a waiver to the sidewalk requirement
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for a new gas station and convenience store located at 4930 College Street. If approved, this
request would allow sidewalks to be waived to the development site along Dixie Drive and Wall
Street.
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and zoning commission may grant a waiver to the sidewalk requirement if the applicant can prove
there is an engineering reason for not installing a sidewalk the letter, they state the following
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engineering reasons for the sidewalk waiver:
1.For a right-of-way sidewalk to be constructed the existing ditches would need to be filled
and right-of-way drainage would need to be redesigned for the entire area.
2.Streets are narrow and roadside ditches pose danger to the citizens on sidewalks, creating
a fall into the ditches. Both public streets are designed and built as asphalt drives with
roadside ditches. Roadside ditch does not have enough fall/gravity slope to be replaced
with storm sewer culverts resulting in necessity to redesign streets with curb and gutter and
underground storm sewer.
The geometry of the
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existing open ditches and limited right-of-way along Wall Street and Dixie Drive will require the
installation of culverts to accommodate the construction of sidewalks. The property is located on
the downstream end of a larger drainage area located to the north, which presents significant
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Slides of the subject property were shown.
Staff recommended approval of the request.
Brief discussion followed concerning sidewalks located along College Street.
The applicant was present. Anis Rehman, 1475 Texas Street, Houston, Texas addressed the
Commission. Brief discussion took place concerning the requirements of Section 26.03.004(3) of
the Subdivision and Site Development Regulations. Mr. Rehman stated that he does not have a
survey of the property. He further stated that the depth and the slope of the ditch will not allow for
a sidewalk to be constructed.
Commissioner Beatty moved to approve the request for approval of a sidewalk waiver, as
requested in PZ2023-167.
Commissioner Javed seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 6:0.
3) PZ2023-175
: Request to abandon the alleyway in Block 10 of the Van Wormer Addition
Applicant: City of Beaumont
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Location: 753 Archie Street
Mrs. Josey presented the staff report. The City of Beaumont is requesting to abandon the alleyway
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Basilica was built over it years ago. Therefore, abandonment of this alley would resolve further
issues regarding expansion over it for the Diocese should they choose to do so.
Slides of the subject property were shown.
Staff recommended approval of the request.
Commissioner Javed moved to approve the request to abandon the alleyway in Block 10 of the
Van Wormer Addition, as requested in PZ2023-175.
Commissioner Senigaur seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 6:0.
4)PZ2023-176
: Request for a Preliminary Plat approval of The Gardens Subdivision,
Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas
Applicant: Zach Rowe of Leavins Engineering and Design, L.L.C.
Location: East of 3920 W. Cardinal Drive
Mrs. Josey presented the staff report. Zach Rowe of Leavins Engineering and Design, L.L.C.
requests approval to the Preliminary Plat of The Gardens Subdivision. The cluster housing
development is located east of 3920 W. Cardinal Drive with an outlet onto Warren Street. The
subdivision proposes to create thirty (30) residential lots along the proposed Eden Way. Water
and sanitary sewer services will be an extension of existing City utilities. The development will
include common areas dedicated to a detention pond, tennis court, basketball court, walking trail,
and playground.
minimum utility easements of between ten (10) and twenty (20) feet shall
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be provided along rear and side lot lines when necessary for use by public and private utilities
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Address condition #1.
Section Proposed plan of subdivision, showing streets, blocks, lots, alleys,
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Streetlights shall be installed at all intersections and at additional
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locations not less than two hundred (200) feet apart. Locations shall be designated so as to provide
an average separation of approximately two hundred fifty (250) feet. Variations shall occur only
where lot widths and/or other conditions necessitate
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feet if built a minimum distance of two (2) feet from the back of curb. Sidewalks constructed at the
back of curb shall have a minimum width of five (5) feet.
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A list of the proposed restrictive covenants, conditions, and limitations
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to govern the natures and use of the property being subdivided-#9.
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Land which the planning commission finds to be unsuitable for
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developed unless adequate methods are formulated by the developer and approved by planning
commission that will solve the problems created by the unsuitable land conditions
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condition #10.
Slides of the site plan and subject property were shown.
Staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions:
1.Water mains located between two (2) lot
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be dedicated.
2.Shall provide proposed street width on the final plat.
3.Shall provide streetlight locations and streetlight symbol to the legend of the final plat.
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back of curb. At street intersections, if applicable, sidewalks are to include construction of
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five (5) years of recordation of the final plat, the current owner shall construct the sidewalk.
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6.Shall add a note to the final pla
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right to remove all trees within the easements as well as the right to trim overhanging trees
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8.Shall add a note that common area and recreational area will not be maintained by the City.
9.Label detention pond and state property owners will maintain the pond and drainage system
within the common area.
10.Provide Secondary Drainage System for overland flow up to 100-year on all drainage plans
and construction plans shall include 10-yr and 100-yr HGLs.
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The applicant was present. Zach Rowe of Leavins Engineering and Design, L.L.C., 3250 Eastex
Freeway, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. Mr. Rowe stated condition numbers 1-9
have addressed and he is working on compliance of condition number 10. The applicant agreed
that all ten conditions will be met.
Brief discussion followed concerning the size of each proposed lot and encasement of the water
mains located in the subdivision.
Commissioner Jabbar abstained from voting as a family member owns property adjacent to the
proposed subdivision site. Alternate Commissioner Sorrell was then seated at the dais and entered
a vote on the subject item. Commissioner Jabbar departed the meeting and Alternate
Commissioner Sorrell voted on all remaining agenda items.
Commissioner Senigaur moved to approve the request for Preliminary Plat approval of The
Gardens Subdivision, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, as requested in PZ2023-176, with the
following conditions:
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be dedicated.
2.Shall provide proposed street width on the final plat.
3.Shall provide streetlight locations and streetlight symbol to the legend of the final plat.
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back of curb. At street intersections, if applicable, sidewalks are to include construction of
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five (5) years of recordation of the final plat, the current owner shall construct the sidewalk.
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right to remove all trees within the easements as well as the right to trim overhanging trees
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8.Shall add a note that common area and recreational area will not be maintained by the City.
9.Label detention pond and state property owners will maintain the pond and drainage system
within the common area.
10.Provide Secondary Drainage System for overland flow up to 100-year on all drainage plans
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and construction plans shall include 10-yr and 100-yr HGLs.
Commissioner Beatty seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 6:0.
5) PZ2023-179
: Request for a Preliminary Plat approval of Emerald Point Subdivision,
Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas
Applicant: Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc.
Location: 6820 Griffing Road
Mrs. Josey presented the staff report. Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc. is requesting approval
to the Preliminary Plat of Emerald Point Subdivision located at 6820 Griffing Road just west of
Guess Elementary School. The subdivision proposes to create twenty (20) residential lots along
the proposed Joanna Road off Griffing Road. Road, water and sanitary sewer service will be
provided with extension of city services on Griffing Road. Storm service will be routed to a
detention pond and then metered out to a roadside ditch on Griffing Road. The detention pond
and tie-in will be designed for net-
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as the homes are built.
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In order to work with the spirit of the ordinance, they have widened Lot 10 and 11 to allow the
buildable area to be equivalent or greater than the minimal area required by ordinances and the
typical lots in this proposed subdivision.
Streetlights shall be installed at all intersections and at additional
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locations not less than two hundred (200) feet apart. Locations shall be designated so as to provide
an average separation of approximately two hundred fifty (250) feet. Variations shall occur only
where lot widths and/or other conditions necessitate
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developed unless adequate methods are formulated by the developer and approved by planning
commission that will solve the problems created by the unsuitable land conditions
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Slides of the site plan and subject property were shown.
Planning staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions:
1.Provide proposed streetlight locations.
2.Provide Secondary Drainage System for overland flow up to 100-year on all drainage plans
and construction plans shall include 10-yr and 100-yr HGLs.
Engineering staff recommended the following condition be added per Section 26.03.001(2):
3.Provide drainage plan with drainage calculations to ensure adequate methods are
formulated for the proposed development that will solve the problems created by any
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unsuitable land conditions and/or improvements.
The applicant was present. Richard Faust of Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc., 5550 Eastex
Freeway, Suite O, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. Mr. Faust thanked Staff for their
assistance with the proposed request. The applicant approved of the conditions recommended by
staff.
Brief discussion followed concerning the size and building setbacks of the proposed lots.
Commissioner Noyola moved to approve the request for Preliminary Plat approval of Emerald
Point Subdivision, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, as requested in PZ2023-179, with the
following conditions:
1.Provide proposed streetlight locations.
2.Provide Secondary Drainage System for overland flow up to 100-year on all drainage plans
and construction plans shall include 10-yr and 100-yr HGLs.
3.Provide drainage plan with drainage calculations to ensure adequate methods are
formulated for the proposed development that will solve the problems created by any
unsuitable land conditions and/or improvements.
Commissioner Javed seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 6:0.
6) PZ2023-180
: Request for approval of a sidewalk waiver
Applicant: Harry Kilgore
Location: 5565 Calder Avenue
Chairman Nejad announced that PZ2023-180 is withdrawn.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Pro-Tem Durio called the Joint Public Hearings of May 15, 2023 to order at 3:32 p.m. and
explained the purpose of the Joint Public Hearing process. Mayor Pro-Tem Durio then turned the
meeting over to Chairman Nejad to conduct the Joint Public Hearings.
7) PZ2023-96
: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a stone cutting and fabrication
business in the GC-MD (General Commercial Multiple Family Dwelling)
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Applicant: Isabel Meneses
Location: 1981 Magnolia Avenue
Mrs. Josey presented the staff report. Isabel Meneses requests approval of a Specific Use Permit
to allow a stone cutting and fabrication business located at 1981 Magnolia Avenue. The operations
of the business entail making granite counters for bathrooms and kitchens. They use the Makita
PW5001C tool to cut the granite and use water to avoid noise and dust. The hours of operations
and staffing was not disclosed to Planning staff.
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Slides of the site plan and subject property were shown.
Planning staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions:
1.Shall be in compliance with Section 28.04.007 Performance Standards.
2.Shall be in compliance with all applicable Building and Fire Codes.
3.Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary
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Twenty-six (26) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the
subject property. Zero (0) responses were received in favor and zero (0) were received in
opposition.
The property owner was present. Miriam Salgado, 1039 Somercotes Lane, Channelview, Texas
addressed the Commission. Mrs. Salgado stated that the current shop is located in Vidor, Texas
and she wishes to relocate the business to Beaumont. She further stated that the owner of the
neighboring business is not opposed to the request and also stated that there are no homes located
near the proposed business site. Mrs. Salgado stated that the business will be operated by her
husband and one employee. She further stated that no customers will be on site as their products
are fabricated at the business site and installation takes plac Mrs.
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Salgado also stated that she will submit final drawings for the utilities. The applicant approved of
the conditions recommended by staff.
Brief discussion followed regarding the proposed building to be constructed and the hours of
operation.
The public hearing on this item was opened and closed without comment.
Commissioner Noyola moved to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a stone
cutting and fabrication business in the GC-MD (General Commercial Multiple Family Dwelling)
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1.Shall be in compliance with Section 28.04.007 Performance Standards.
2.Shall be in compliance with all applicable Building and Fire Codes.
3.Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary
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Commissioner Beatty seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 6:0.
8) PZ2023-152
: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a drinking place in the GC-MD
(General Commercial Multiple Family Dwelling) District
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Applicant: Saurabh D. Soni
Location: 2550 Interstate 10 East
Mrs. Josey presented the staff report. Saurabh D. Soni requests approval for a Specific Use Permit
to allow a drinking place located at 2550 Interstate 10 East. El Fuego will be a bar and lounge with
operational hours of 3:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Monday to Sunday. Services provided are live music,
full bar and hookah. The owner intends to provide security by a camera system, three (3) armed
security officers, and an identification check system. He intends to staff eight (8) to ten (10)
employees to run the business.
In consideration of safety, 911 reports indicate from January 1, 2020 to March 28, 2023, there have
been two-hundred nineteen (219) calls made in relation to the suites within the Town Center Shops
Plaza. According to City records, Suite 2550 Interstate 10 East has been a bar since 2007 and
ceased operations sometime between 2020-2021. During this time, 911 reports indicate
approximately half of the calls were made in association with this particular suite as a drinking
place. Additionally, a bar at this location appears to be an incompatible use due to proximity to
families in multiple apartments and single family homes to the north.
Slides of the site plan and subject property were shown.
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Planning staff recommended denial of the request
Nine (9) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject
property. Zero (0) responses were received in favor and two (2) were received in opposition.
Property owner responses signed by the owners of more than twenty (20) percent of the area of
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Specific Use Permit would require a favorable vote by ¾ of all the members of City Council.
A representative of the applicant was present. Ilesh Patel of Shreeji Properties, LLC, 5318 Jay
Thrust Drive, Richmond, Texas addressed the Commission. Mr. Patel is Landlord of Town Center
Shops Plaza. He stated that the applicant does not have previous experience operating a bar. He
further stated that the property was purchased one year ago and the club located at the proposed
site has been closed. He also stated that crimes occurred at the property prior to his company
purchasing it. Mr. Patel stated that the current property lease will be terminated upon expiration.
He further stated that security cameras and armed security guards will be provided due to prior
crimes committed on site. He also stated that the applicant does not currently operate a bar and
will return to Beaumont upon retirement from his present job. Mr. Patel stated that the applicant
has conducted a study for the drinking place. The representative of the applicant approved of the
conditions recommended by staff.
Brief discussion followed regarding the drinking place being in complia
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smoking ordinance, along with clarification of a recent homicide and suicide near the proposed
site.
The public hearing on this item was opened.
Christian Garcia of Studio 6, 2660 IH-10 East, Suite 123, Beaumont, Texas addressed the
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Commission. Mr. Garcia stated he is opposed to the requested drinking place due to concerns
regarding crime in the area.
Tonya Griffin of Terrazzo Apartments, 2555 Sweetgum Lane, Beaumont, Texas addressed the
Commission. Ms. Griffin stated that she is opposed to the request due to concerns regarding crime
in the area.
Buland Patel of Shreeji Properties, LLC, 5318 Jay Thrust Drive, Richmond, Texas and
representative of the applicant addressed the Commission. Mr. Patel is Landlord of Town Center
Shops Plaza. He stated that the tenant involved in a recent shooting at the site has been removed
from the property. He further stated that the former tenant was operating a bar and strip club
without proper permits. Mr. Patel also stated that the applicant wishes to operate a simple, quiet
club lounge.
The representative of the applicant was given an opportunity to speak in rebuttal. Ilesh Patel stated
that the previous tenant was removed prior to the purchase of the property. He further stated that
the proposed bar will close at 2:00 a.m. which would assist in decreasing crime in the area.
The public hearing on this item was closed.
Commissioner Noyola moved to deny the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a drinking
place in the GC-MD (General Commercial Multiple Family Dwelling) District, as requested in
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PZ2023-152.
Commissioner Javed seconded the motion. The motion to deny the request carried 6:0.
9) PZ2023-162
: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a gaming facility in the LI (Light
Industrial) District
Applicant: Shaleen Singh
Location: 5305 Gorman Road
Mrs. Josey presented the staff report. Shaleen Singh has requested a Specific Use Permit to allow
a gaming facility at 5305 Gorman Road with thirty (30) machines. The hours of operation for the
business will be from 9am to 11pm Monday through Sunday. The gaming site will staff two (2)
employees and one security guard.
Engineering noted the parking provided is insufficient and such proposal would require twenty-
Based on a preliminary assessment, it is unlikely that the site will be able to
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accommodate 29 spaces. It is possible for customers to park in an established parking spot at a
the site, however, a parking agreement between the
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property owners will need to be provided prior to any permit approvals
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Gaming facilities that have five or fewer machines tend to be considered accessory in nature, when
part of a primary use, and as such tend to result in fewer negative impacts on surrounding land
uses. However, larger game rooms with dozens of machines take on the scale of a small casino
and as a result, require careful consideration as to their location and compatibility with surrounding
land uses. Some of these considerations include compatibility with other land uses, noise, and
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traffic as well as safety considerations. As such, proximity to parks, schools and especially
residential uses should be carefully considered in the review of gaming facilities.
It should be noted that this property is not in close proximity to any parks or schools. However, it
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Slides of the site plan and subject property were shown.
Planning staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions:
1.Shall be in strict compliance of Article 6.10 Gaming Ordinances.
2.
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adjacent property owner that will allow for overflow parking.
3.Shall obtain approvals for all applicable permits from Building Codes and submit a floor
plan showing location of each gaming machine.
4.Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary
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FOG program.
Five (5) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject
property. One (1) response was received in favor and zero (0) were received in opposition.
Brief discussion followed concerning the legal distance of a gaming facility to a church or school.
The applicant was present. Shaleen Singh, 20 Providence Drive, Covington, Georgia addressed
the Commission. Mr. Singh stated that he is an employee of a gaming facility and would like to
move to Beaumont to become an owner of a gaming facility. He further stated that current building
will be remodeled to accommodate the gaming machines and customers. He also stated that gravel
will be placed in the parking lot and the owner of the neighboring gas station has agreed to allow
use of his lot for additional parking. Mr. Singh stated that gifts such as cell phones and televisions
will be awarded as prizes. He further stated that prizes will not be awarded in the form of cash.
The public hearing on this item was opened and closed without comment.
Chairman Nejad moved to deny the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a gaming facility in
the LI (Light Industrial) District, as requested in PZ2023-162.
Commissioner Javed seconded the motion. The motion to deny the request carried 6:0.
10) PZ2023-170
: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a medical office in the RM-H
(Residential Multiple Family-Highest Density) District
Applicant: Bernardino Tristan
Location: 3590 Blackmon Lane #1
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Mrs. Josey presented the staff report. Bernardino Tristan of Fittz & Shipman, Inc. requests a
Specific Use Permit to develop a medical office located at 3590 Blackmon Lane #1. This office
will serve as the Heart & Lung Center of Southeast Texas of Beaumont. The construction will
consist of brick one-story building with eleven (11) parking spaces and two (2) ADA spaces.
Two (2) medical offices exist along Blackmon Ln Professional Plaza and various medical offices
are established directly south of this property. The addition of the Heart & Lung Center appears
to be an appropriate use within this area.
Slides of the site plan and subject property were shown.
Planning staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions:
1.Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for any water and
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treatment, and/or FOG program.
2.Construction plans shall be in compliance with Section 28.04.006 Landscaping and
screening requirements.
3.Construction plans shall be in compliance with all applicable Building and Fire Codes.
Ten (10) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject
property. Zero (0) responses were received in favor and zero (0) were received in opposition.
The applicant was present. Bernardino Tristan of Fittz & Shipman, Inc., 1405 Cornerstone Court,
Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. Mr. Tristan noted that the drawings submitted to
staff were authorized with the contractor to facilitate the Specific Use Permit application. He
further stated that proposed facility will exist among other medical offices.
The public hearing on this item was opened.
Richard Weaver, 4860 Christina Lane, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. As owner of
a neighboring medical office, Dr. Weaver requested confirmation of the size of the proposed
facility and the amount of parking spaces. He stated that he is not opposed to the request.
The public hearing on this item was closed.
Commissioner Javed moved to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a medical
office in the RM-H (Residential Multiple Family-Highest Density) District, as requested in
PZ2023-170.
Commissioner Noyola seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 6:0.
11) PZ2023-171
: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a parking lot in the RM-H
(Residential Multiple Family-Highest Density) District
Applicant: Zach Rowe of Leavins Engineering and Design, L.L.C.
Location: 3 Acadiana Court
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Mrs. Josey presented the staff report. Zach Rowe of Leavins Engineering and Design, L.L.C.
requests approval of a Specific Use Permit to allow a parking lot located at 3 Acadiana Court.
The parking lot will be intended to serve as additional parking to the medical office located at 8
Acadiana Court, just east of the proposed development. The lot will consist of eight (8) parking
spaces abutting the private street.
Slides of the site plan and subject property were shown.
Planning staff recommended approval of the request with the following condition:
1.No permanent structures or appurtenances shall be placed within the easement property.
The City will not be responsible for any surface restoration when water repairs are
necessary within the City of Beaumont water line easement.
Nineteen (19) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject
property. Three (3) responses were received in favor and zero (0) were received in opposition.
Brief discussion followed concerning parking spaces at the proposed site.
The applicant was present. Zach Rowe of Leavins Engineering and Design, L.L.C. 3250 Eastex
Freeway, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. Mr. Rowe stated that the property owner
currently does not have plans to construct a building at the site. He further stated that the request
is to serve as additional parking to the medical office located at 8 Acadiana Court.
The public hearing on this item was opened and closed without comment.
Commissioner Noyola moved to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a parking
lot in the RM-H (Residential Multiple Family-Highest Density) District, as requested in PZ2023-
171, with the following condition:
1.No permanent structures or appurtenances shall be placed within the easement property.
The City will not be responsible for any surface restoration when water repairs are
necessary within the City of Beaumont water line easement.
Commissioner Javed seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 6:0.
12) PZ2023-178
: Request for a Rezoning from GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple
Family Dwelling) to RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District
Applicant: Access Surveyors
Location: 11375 Old Voth Road
Mrs. Josey presented the staff report. Access Surveyors, on behalf of Bobby Parham, Jr., is
requesting a zone change to a 1.207 acre tract of land located at 11375 Old Voth Road. They
would like to rezone the property from GC-MD (General Commercial Multiple Family
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Dwelling) to RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling). If granted, the property owner will use
the portion of land to demolish a dilapidating home and rebuild with a new home. Should the
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new home be the second dwelling on one residential single family lot, a Specific Use Permit may
be required.
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diversity of
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housing types with at least some mixing of land uses, generally on a main street commercial area
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hensive Plan of Beaumont and is consistent
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with surrounding mixed uses.
Slides of the site plan and subject property were shown.
Planning staff recommended approval of the request.
Eleven (11) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject
property. Three (3) responses were received in favor and zero (0) were received in opposition.
Brief discussion followed concerning parking spaces at the proposed site.
The applicant was present. Colby Brackin of Access Surveyors, 11025 Old Voth Road, Beaumont,
Texas addressed the Commission. Mr. Brackin stated that the property owner wishes to rezone
the property as Residential Single Family Dwelling in order that the homes currently located on
the property can be demolished and the permit process can begin to allow for construction of a
new home.
Brief discussion followed concerning the possible necessity of a Specific Use Permit should the
property owner wish to construct more than one dwelling on the property site.
The public hearing on this item was opened.
The property owner was present. Bobby Parham, Jr., 11848 Coleman Road, Lumberton, Texas
addressed the Commission. Mr. Parham stated that he plans to move to Beaumont in order to
operate a bar that he purchased three years ago which is located on the adjacent property. He
further stated that he did not realize the property was zoned as commercial property upon purchase.
Mr. Parham also stated that he would like to rezone the property in order to construct a new home
once the current homes located on the property are demolished.
The public hearing on this item was closed.
Commissioner Beatty moved to approve the request for a Rezoning from GC-MD (General
Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) to RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District, as
requested in PZ2023-178.
Commissioner Senigaur seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 6:0.
THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:20 P.M.
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