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Home My WebLink AboutORD 23-078ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN EVENT HALL IN A CBD (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 690 ORLEANS STREET, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. WHEREAS, Richard Gilbert of GP Realty and Management, Inc. has applied for a specific use permit to allow an event hall in a CBD (Central Business District) for property located at 690 Orleans Street, being Lots 317, 318, 319, 328 and eastern 40' of Lot 328, Original Townsite of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0, 81 acres, more or less, as shown. on Exhibit "A," attached hereto; and, WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Beaumont considered the request and is recommending approval of a specific use permit allow an event hall in a CBD (Central Business District) for property located at 690 Orleans Street, subject to the following conditions: 1. Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building and Fire Code requirements; and, 2, Construction plans nrust meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City's back- flow, pre- treatment and/or FOG program; and, 3. Must obtain a building permit and complete all necessary inspections for the addition; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the issuance of such specific use permit to allow an event hall is in the best interest of the City of Beaumont and its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby, in all things, approved and adopted; and, Section L THAT a specific use permit to allow an event hall in a CBD (Central Business District) for property located at 690 Orleans Street, being Lots 317, 318, 319, 328 and eastern 40' of Lot 328, Original Townsite of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.8lacres, more or less, as shown on Exhibit "A," is hereby granted to Richard Gilbert of GP Realty and Management, Inc., their legal representatives, successors and assigns, as shown on Exhibit "B," attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes, subject to following conditions: 1. Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building and like Code requirements. 2. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City's back- flow, pre- treatment and/or FOG program. 3. Must obtain a building permit and complete all necessary inspections for the addition. Section 2. That the specific use permit herein granted is expressly issued for and in accordance with each particular and detail of the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit 'B," and made a part hereof for all purposes. Section 3. Notwithstanding the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit "B," the use of the property herein above described shall be in all other respects subject to all of the applicable regulations contained in Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances of Beaumont, Texas, as amended, as well as comply with any and all federal, state and local statutes, regulations or ordinances which may apply. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was in all things conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Goverruuent Code, Chapter 551. 2023. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 10th day of October, p9PIUNi00 LEGAL DrSCRTPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lofts 317, 318, 319, 328 and eastern 40' of Lot 328, Original Townslte of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, 0,81 acres more or less. DATE; September 18, 2023 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Demi Engman, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an event hall In the CBD (Central Business District) District. FILE: PZ2023-351 STAFF REPORT Richard Gilbert of GP Realty and Management, Inc, is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit to allow an event hall to be located at 690 Orleans Street. They intend to host events such as weddings, receptions, anniversaries, birthdays and more. The hours of operation will be from 12pm to midnight and have seven (7) employees. Security will be present at each event and all food will be catered. Off-street parking requirements are exempt from development in the Central Business District. An event hall will naturally bring people into the downtown planning area, which could bolster economic activity and aid in efforts of revitalization. It should be noted, a stop work order was Issued April 28, 2023 by Building Codes staff for the addition of a deck to the west side of the building, protruding into the parking lot. For compliance, a building permit and inspections wil be necessary to obtain for the addition. Staff recommends approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building and Fire Code and requirements. 2. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, Including any requirements of the City's back -flow, pre-treatment and/or FOG program. 3. Must obtain a building permit and complete all necessary inspections for the addition. 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 27 property owners, LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 317, 318, 319, 328 and eastern 40` of Lot 328, Original Townsite of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, 0,81 acres more or less, BEAUMONT planning & Community Development Case Type:Planning and Zoning Case Sub Type: Specific Use Permit Case tl: PZ2023-351 Location: 690 ORLEANS ST, BEAUMONT, TX Individuals fisted on the record: Applicant GP Realty and Management, Inc. 4606 FM 1960 W Ste. 640 Houston, TX 77069 Property Owner GP Realty and Management, Inc. 4606 FM 1960 W Ste. 640 Houston, TX 77069 Case Type: Planning and Zoning Case M PZ2023-351 Case Status: REVIEW Tag [tame: SUP for an event hail. Initiated on: 8/16/2023 10:67:66AM Home Phone: 2818957773 Work Phone: Coll Phone: 8326666724 E;-Mail: riclfardglibertt@aol.com Home Phone: 2818957773 Work Phone: Cell Phone: 8326666724 E-Mail: richardgiibertt@aot.com Page 1 of 2 Printed On: 8/26/2023 BEAUMONT Planning & Community Development Legal Description Lots 317 and 318, Block 60 Number of Acres 0.81 Proposed Use SUP That the specific use will be It will enhance the surrounding area, compatible with and not Injurlous 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 arrangernent 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: Casa Type: Planning and Zoning Case #: PZ2023-351 It will improve a property that has been sitting vacant for years. There are adequate utility that Is already provided for the building. Yes, we own the parking lot at 468 Forsyth. Yes, all the events will be confined to the Interior of the building, The exterior sign will be visible to all guests. There Is no grass or vegetation In the area. Yes, It will bring more people and visitor to the central business district Page 2 of 2 Printed On: 8125/2023 IIIIl IIIIIIIIIIIIIq III III August 16, 2023 City of Beaumont Planning and Zoning Department Beaumont, TX 77701 RE: Specific Use Permit for 690 Orleans, Beaumont, Texas 77701. To whom It may concern: GP Realty and Management are applying for a Specific Use Permit for 690 Orleans, Beaumont Texas 77701, We are applying to add a Wedding and Reception Facility to the ground level. The building currently have existing Retail, Restaurant and Residential. Thank you kindly, ReellMd g104e Richard Gilbert, President Direct: 832-656-6724 4606 FM 1960 W. � PHONE (281) 895-7773 Suite 640 FAX (281) 895-0007 Houston, Texas 77069 E-MAIL rEchardgliberlt@aol.com THE LOT ON WINCH THE EXISTING BUILDING SITS is APPROX, 14520 S.F. (0.33 AC.). THE DOWNSTAIRS IS APPROX, 6740 S.F. OF WHICH APPROX. 4920 S.F. WILL 6E USED FOR LONG-TERM LIVING. THE UPSTAIRS IS APPROX, 13300 S.F. OF WHICH ALL OF THE SPACE WILL BE USED FOR SHORT-TERM LIVING. A VACANT LOT ADJACENT TO THE BUILDING PROPERTY CONSISTS OF APPROX.12000 S.F. WHICH WILL BE USED FOR PARKING. 120.00' F15LI", PAC I 1 1 � I I ; V 1 VACANT LOT I I (PARKING AREA) ! . 60,0., .. 0—F-, 1 w E{E{ 1 /v N �� It PNiRilO SPACE O { m \ EXISTING 2-STORY BUILDING m LOCATED AT 690' ORLEANS\ 0 SEE ACCOMPANYIING SURVEY INFORMAON FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION\X 1an.n' ORLEANS STREET i , j� 1 l fo wzrn I CFnX F CA ! zoz I :;Q 0 i 61TRI PLAN FOR PROVOC{!D A PROPOSED MOW RENOVATION PROaECT FOR. NEW L4140- a IDNORY-Pawls MIA®I$ RICHAfID (9ILIIIIERY OF LIVING A00011110DAYIOR1e IN VNIE I Oil CIRAM AND HAN@;MMENT, INC. 9)(19VING BUILDING AT 090 0ALINAN@ STAM Y oeAmomr, MAS OAAVN ay, I t4o I RewelaN DAIS SHEET N O SCALE, .I, LITTLE I A ISSUED FOR REVIEW a0/21 . 1"•3(3' QATi'Qg/24/20 1 OF 4 No Text PZ2023-351: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an event hall in the CBp(Central Business District) District. Applicant: GP Realty and Management, Inc, Location: 690 Orleans Street 0 100 200 1 _._...,.. 1 1 1 Peet