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Home My WebLink AboutPZ2023-444DATE: November 20, 2023 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Demi Engman, Planning Manager SUBJECT,: Consider arequest for eSpecific Use Permit and Rezone from N[(Neighborhood Commercial) Districtto GC-MD-2 (General Commercial — Multiple Family Dwelling) District to alL)vv a boarding house. FILE: PZ2023-444 STAFF REPORT The Hope Women"s Resource Clinic requests approval for a Rezone from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) and a Specific Use Permit to allow a boarding house to be located at 5875 Laurel Street. The building will contain five (5) rooms and two (2) private bathrooms, one common area, and one utility room for all residents toshare. The Hope House intends tooffer temporary housing for women who are unemployed, dependent on a spouse or family member(s), or unable to financially support themselves and children. The facility will give women with children time to find long-term solutions iohousing, food and income. Planning staff recommends approval of the request with the following conditions: l. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the C|tv's back-fow/ pre-treatment and/or FOG program. 2. No permanent structures or appurtenances shall be placed within the easement 3. Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building, Engineering and Fire Codes, Please note that final occupancy approval is subject to review and acceptance of submitted Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 15 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition ummYcs.r% CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL C]FSPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 20-25.E, ZONING ORDINANCE) Application Application is in is not in -compliance compliance Conditions: 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 noads,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 developments; X 5.That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been orwill betaken toprevent orcontrol offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration; x G.That directional lighting will beprovided so as not todisturb oradversely affect neighboring properties; x 7.That there are sufficient landscaping and screening toinsure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property; and, X B.That the proposed use lsinaccordance with the Comprehensive Plan. x Comments Attached PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 0 FEET LEGACY MUTUAL. 1.1.0 VILLAGE MGM7 CO INC TRISTAN MA-IMEI.DA HERNANbEZ POLK STEPHAIVIE C DOTSON KYLE S CHAY FERNANDO CHAY CRUZ GERMAW LICONA CAM PANA ARGELIO G SANCHEZ (TD) JOHNSON IRVIN & PAMELA CAB HOLDINGS LTD -1ERNANDEZ IMELDA & JUDYTH MAGANA HOPE CENTER FOR CRISES PREGNANCY E&ZLLC LEFTf' INC BEAVMC3NT Planning & Coniniunity Development Case Type-EPlanning and Zoning Case Sulu Type: Specific Use/Rezone Case #: PZ2023-444 Location: 3875 LAUREL ST, BEAUMONT, TX Individuals listed on the record: Applicant Blake Laughlin 7354 S. Major Drive Beaumont, TX 77705 Property Owner Jeanette Harvey 3740 Laurel Street Beaumont, TX 77707 Agent Blake Laughlin 7354 S. Major Drive Beaumont, TX 77705 Case Type: Planning and Zoning Case #: PZ2023-444 Case Status: REVIEW Tag Name: Specific Use Permit and Rezone for existing building. Initiated On: 10/25/2023 7:40:17AM Home Phone: 4095271819 Work Phone: 4095271819 Cell Phone: 4095271819 E-Mail: blake@m3ran ger.coni Home Phone: Work Phone: 4098984005 Cell Phone, E-Mail: jeanette@hope-clinic.com Home Phone: 4095271819 Work Phone: Cell Phone: 4095271819 E-Mail: blake@m3ranger.com Page I of 2 Printed On. 10/27/2023 BEAVMC3NT Planning & Community Development Legal Description Hope House New Housing Building. Number of Acres 0.28 Proposed Use See Letter That the specific use will be This property has been vacant since 2019 and has been an attraction compatible with and not injurious to point for homeless and drug activity. We will be rebuilding and the use and enjoyment of other relandscaping as well as putting in security measures to make the property, nor significantly diminish or atmosphere around the building much more enjoyable. We will also impair property values within the be occupying the building with woman and children which will bring immediate vicinity much joy to the community. 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 suppor-ting 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 landscapi n g and screening to insure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan Notes: The surrounding property is a car wash and family homes and therefore we will not impede on any vacant property. There will be no new building footprint or additional buildings on the property. The property will not gain nor lose any green space. all necessary adequate utilities, roads, drainage, etc. are already in place. There will be very little change to the layout of the driveways and parking so we will continue to provide safe and convenient movernent of traffic. The building will be used for housing women and children; therefore we will not have any offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise, or vibration. The outdoor lighting will strictly be used for security purposes and will not disturb or adversely affect the neighboring properties. We plan to landscape the property to provide security for the women and children living there and therefore will be a benefit to the adjacent properties as well. Our comprehensive plan is to provide much needed housing for women and their children while they work to finish their education, seek employment, and find more permanent housing. Case Type. Planning and Zoning Page 2 of 2 Case #. PZ2023-444 Printed On: 10/27/2023 HQPe HOPE WoMEw'SRESOURCE cuw/c ToWhom )tMay Concern: Transitional housing., along with an accountability and education program, is greatly needed in our community and the Clinic aims to fill a void in housing services in this area. Many clients need a place to stay while they stabilize their living situation. Finding suitable services and housing for these clients has repeatedly been challenging. Currently, the local housing authorities (two total) are operating with a 2- year waiting list. The women eligible to be housed in the Hope House will have no other viable option for housing. This generally is associated with a woman who is unemployed, dependent on a spouse or family member(s), or unable to financially support herself and her child(ren). The facility will not be a permanent solution but will give the woman time to find long-term solutions to housing, food, and income. The Hope House which will be located at3875 Laurel plans to have the ability tosleep asmall family consisting ofamom and her chUd(ren)ineach room and/or adjoining room. These rooms will have locks that will allow only the family access. There will be5rooms total with beds and awardrobe for storage. Included will be a commercial kitchen to provide all meals for residents throughout their stay which is critical to the health and welfare of the residents, 2 private bathrooms for all residents to share, a common area for all residents, a utility room for residents to do their laundry as well as an intake area and off ice forprocess\n0new reside nts.The rewU|also beasrnaUaportmentforthe o@retekerufthe Hope House which will include a bedroom, both, kitchen, sitting area, and utU1ty room. Residents will be required to attend the Hope Academy program which will be at our clinic location at 374OiaureL The location iscurrently zoned NC(Neighborhood Commercial) and wc respectfullyrequeu the location at 3875 Laure| to be rezoned GCIVIPZ (Gennra| Curnmerc1a\ Mu|t(-Fam|h/ D|str[ot 2} to a|low us to serve the families of our community in an area that is greatly in need. Jeanette Harvey Executive Director 3740/ atwell ^4ve�B 77707 4[)9.898.4005 m z m F-L kL IQ m 133 -ck- HOPE WOMEN'S RESOURCE CLINIC - INTERIOR BUILD OUT 3875 LAUREL AVE. BEAUMONT TX 77707 PZ2023-444: Request for a Specific Use Permit and Rezone from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial — Multiple Family Dwelling-2) to allow a boarding house# Location: Blake Laughlin for Hope Women's Resource Clinic Location: 3875 Laurel Street 0 100 200 1 1 1 1 Feet