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Home My WebLink AboutPZ2023-441DATE: November 20, 2023 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Demi Engman, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Request for a Specific Use Permit and Rezone from R-S (Residential Single -Family Dwelling) to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial — Multiple Family Dwelling) District to allow a floor covering store. FILE: PZ2023-441 STAFF REPORT Hillary Dishman of The Floor Shoppe is requesting a Rezone with a Specific Use Permit to allow a floor covering business at 505 251h Street. The business operations will include sale of interior design, furniture, flooring, bedding and more. The subject property is located at the western corner of2Sm Street and Calder Avenue and istoberezoned from R-S(Residential Single -Family Dwelling) to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial Multiple -Family Dwelling-2). Commercially zoned property exists in this area along the south side of Calder Avenue and the intersection ofVV.Lucas Drive and [a|derAvenue,however, the numbered streets oflEy»through 251h|ndudingThornasandCincu|tRoadsareres|dentiaUyzonedonbnthsidesofthesireetsand should remain so. Any change to this pattern may allow for similar encroachments into residential areas along the other mentioned streets. In addition, regarding the request for the SUP, the one of the requirements to approve any SUP is that the proposed use must meet the following minimum requirements: ".iheuse will becompatible with and not injurious totheuseand enjoymentofother property, or significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity". |nexamining this use, while the use might beconsistent with other nearby commercial uses along Calder, a major arterial, allowing e new business to encroach within a single-family neighborhood, close to homes, would be contrary to the requirement listed above. |naddition, bshould be noted that the "15-minute city,,"' is an emerging trend for city planning. A 15-minute city is an urban planning concept in which most daily necessities and services such as work, shopping, education, healthcare and leisure can be easily reached by 15-rn|nu1e walk, bike ride orpublic transitride from any point inthe City. While rezoning may beadvocated for other parts of the city to accommodate this concept, this particular area is already established as such. Therefore) the request to Rezone 505 25m Street may encourage infiltration of commercial uses into an established single-family dwelling neighborhood when it may not be Staff recommends denial of this request. Please note that final occupancy approval is subject to review and acceptance of submitted plans and field inspections tnverify compliance with applicable codes. Exhibits are attached. PROPOSED CONDITIONS IF PLANNING COMMISSION OR COUNCIL APPROVE 1. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements ofthe Ot/sback-fovv pre-treatment and/or FOG program. 2. No permanent structures or appurtenances shall be placed within the easement, alleyway or right-of-way property. 3. Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building and Fire Codes. 4. Construction plans shall be in compliance with Section 28.04.006 Landscaping and screening requirements 5. All lighting installed must be directional and shielded from all residential properties to the north, northeast and east. 6. All business operations shall be in compliance with Section 28.04.007 Performance Standards. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 24 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition DESCRIPTIONLEGAL FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being the southern 10,8.3' of Lot ]L Block 15� Calder Place Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 28'26.1E� ZONING ORDINANCE) Application Application is in |snot 1n Comments compliance compliance Attached l.That the specific use will becompatible with and not injurious totheuseandenjoyment of other property, orsignificantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity; x 2.That the establishment ofthe specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement ofsurrounding vacant property; X 3.That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been orwill beprovided; 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 deve|opnnents� X 5.That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been orwill betaken 10prevent orcontrol offensive odo�funnes,dust, noise and vibration; X 6. That directional lighting will beprovided soas not bzdisturb oradversely 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 lslnaccordance with the Comprehensive Plan. X GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES PROPERTY OWNER' EXISTING ZONING, PROPERTY SIZE: USES: EXISTING LAND ZONE:FLOOD HAZARD USES:SURROUNDING LAND Hillary DlshnnanofThe Floor Shoppe Julie Barron 50525�» �StneeL R-S(Residential Single -Family Dwelling) ~0.305acres Residential X—Area determined to be outside the 500' yearflood p\a|n NORTH: Residential R-S (Residential Single -Family Dwelling) EAST: Residential R-3 SOUTH: School GC -MD (General Commercial —Multiple-Family Dwelling) WEST: Vacant R-S &G[-MD PLAN:COMPREHENSIVE Stable Area STREETS: Secondary Arterial with 70/ wide righ1-of+maywith S5' pavement width. 25 mStreet — Local street with 5D-wide right-of-vvay with lQ^pavement width. DRAINAGE- Calder Avenue has curb and gutter and 25` m Street 1sopen ditch. WATER: City of Beaumont 3° water line SANITARY : City ofBeaumont l5"sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200 FEET SIGMA ENGINEERS INC TINSLEY KARISA PARIGI FAMILY LIMITED PARIGI FAMILY LIMITED DAHN KATHY P JEFFERSOIV COUNTY D D 6 BARRON JULIE PARKER DEANNA J REYES JOHNNY Gt-IH HOUSING LLC -PROTECTED SERIES 1 GONZAl.ES JUSTIN TELLEZ ALVARO ESTRADA PAYTON GEHRIG E TRUE SOUTHERN REAI. ESTATE LLC YOUNG MARK K & GUTIERREZ MARIA FEI.IX SI MIKE (TD) ROJO ANDRES DENSON RICHAfip 7ERENCE GOBAR LLC WILSON KEVIN J COSMOS FOUNDATION INC MUiVRO PROPERTIES HD SHOOKPROPERTIES LLC BEAlJM4NT Planning & Community Development Case Type:Planning and Zoning Case Status: REVIEW Case Sub Type: Specific Use/Rezone Tag Name: Rezone/SUP from RS to GC-MD-2 for Case #: PZ2023-441 floor covering business Location: 505 25TH ST, BEAUMONT, 77706 Initiated On: 10/2312023 2:35*53PM Individuals listed on the record: Applicant Hillary Dishman Home Phone: 4097906547 3205 North China Road Work Phone: Beaumont, Tx 77713 Cell Phone: 4097906547 E-Mail: hdflooi-shoppe@gmaii.com Property Owner BARRON JULIE Home Phone: 820 STACEWOOD DR Work Phone: Beaumont, TX 77706 Cell Phone: E-Mail: Case Type: Planning and Zoning Page I of 2 Case 41- PZ2023-441 Printed On: 10/27/2023 BEAuMQNT Planning & Community Development Legal Description CALDER PL S1 08JI-1 1315 LOC 505 25TH ST Number of Acres 0.31 Proposed Use Extension of The Floor Shoppe That the specific use will be We intend to increase the property values by remodeling the home, compatible with and not injurious to replacing fencing and keeping the landscape well maintained. the use and enjoyment of other property, nor significantly diminish or impair proper-ty 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 traff ic 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. - By using the existing driveway on Calder, the business will have zero impact on day to day activities in the neighborhood. We will provide all needed facilities or utilities. The property currently has driveways,, electrical, water, sewer etc. Shown in the site plan are the locations of the driveways and parking area. This will provide a safe a convenient environment. We will he very cautious during remodel to control any noise etc. Once the remodel process is complete (app. 2 months) there will be no noise, dust, odors, vibrations MG. This will be a very quiet enviroment. We will install adequate lighting as to not disturb the neighborhood and surrounding properties. We will be fixing the surrounding fencing that is falling and replace it. We will install all screening etc to code and install beautiful, well maintained landscaping. Our vision is that this will add to the growth and development of Beaumont while preserving the history and charm of the Calder area. Case Type. Planning and Zoning Page 2 of 2 Case #- PZ2023-441 Printed On: 10/27/2023 Dear planning commission and city council members, I am inquiring about a special use permit to open a new business in Beaumont. "Interiors by HD" will be a sister company to my current business, The HID Floor Shoppe, located at 4215 Calder Avenue. We remodeled our building last year and have had many compliments from people in the community. It has actually increased our commercial design business and has also increased our daily walk in traffic. Currently our company is expanding with nowhere to expand to, we have searched for purchase options within walking distance of our current location and have not had any luck. I noticed this home for sale that would make the perfect location. My design concept keeps the character and charm of the area around it, and I always love a good fixer upper. This new endeavor will be our "interiors" location. It will mostly be custom interior design. The majority of our business will be appointment only. It will be a retail shop for home goods such as rugs, art, bedding, pillows, boutique furniture, fabrics, lighting, etc. We are planning on being open weekdays with an occasional Saturday. Our business hours will be Monday -Friday 10:00a.m.-6:00p.m. The building height is 18ft to the top of the pitch, The building is 1818 square feet. There will be a front entrance that faces towards Lucas where the new parking lot will be located, and a back entrance that faces 25th Street that will only be used for employees and emergencies. The house has been sitting vacant. as well as a few others on 25th street. The yard is very tall, the fence is failing in several places around the home. The storm drain that runs adjacent to Calder is filled with debris and large plants that have grown through it protruding into the public sidewalk. We will help maintain the landscaping and keep debris from the area. There are several beautiful oak trees on the property that hang over the roadway, we intend on keeping these trees and cleaning them up. We will remove the existing fencing on the backside of the property so that you will be able to see the beautiful store front & the parking lot from the intersection of Lucas and Calder. There is currently a driveway on Calder to the property which we would use as an entrance to what will be our large parking lot. We will be replacing the fence between the building and the neighbor's home since the current one is in terrible shape. The privacy fence on the front of the property facing 25th street will be removed since it is Unnecessary and blocks the beaUtifUl trees, The privacy fence between Calder and the property line will be removed leaving the iron and brick fence being seen from Calder and adding nicer curb appeal to the area, There is an old storage building in the backyard that is up against the neighbor's fence that will also be removed. I understand the concern of putting a commercial business at the front of a residential street. However, my current business is in an identical situation. My building sits at the corner of Calder Avenue and N 27 th Street. We have had no complaints from neighbors and love helping people in the neighborhood behind us. During Imelda, the neighborhood behind our store flooded, we closed our store, got our working gloves on and got to work. Our team removed flooring, sheet rock and any wet furniture etc. from all the homes free of charge. I always keep our neighbors in mind and love to do what I can to help. I intend on making this the most beautiful building on Calder, I love the character of the area and the neighborly vibe. I am trying to do my part and make Beaumont a more beautiful place. I would love to create another place where people want to shop local. Help me keep our tax dollars in Beaumont! 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