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Home My WebLink AboutORD 23-098ORDINANCE NO. 23-098 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, AND IN PARTICULAR THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONING DISTRICTS, AS INDICATED UPON THE ZONING MAP OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PROPERTY PRESENTLY ZONED NC (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT TO GC-MD-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3875 LAUREL STREET, BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: Section 1. That Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances of Beaumont, Texas, and in particular the boundaries of the zoning districts, as indicated upon the Zoning Map of the City of Beaumont, referred to in Section 28.01.005(b) thereof, is hereby amended by changing the zoning of property presently zoned NC (Neighborhood Conuriercial) District to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for property located at 3875 Laurel Street, being Tracts C & D, Block 1, Russell Place Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.282 acres, more or less, as shown on Exhibit "A," attached hereto, and the official zoning neap of the City of Beaumont is hereby amended to reflect such changes. Section 2. That, in all other respects, the use of the property herein above described shall be subject to all of the applicable regulations of the underlying zoning district as well as those regulations contained in Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances of Beaumont, Texas, as amended. Cantina � That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause of phrase of this ordinance, or the application of sane to a particular set of persons or circumstances, should for any reason be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance, and to such end, the various portions and provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. Section 4. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent of the conflict only. Section 5. That any person who violates any provision of this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be punished, as provided in Section 1,01,009 of the Code of Ordinances of Beaumont, Texas. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was in all things conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Goveriunent Code, Chapter 551. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of December, 2023. B aumont this the 5th day of Mayor R West - LEGAL llESCRIP'TION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Tracts C & D, Block 1, Russcil Place Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, 'texas, containing 0.282 acres, more or less. BEAUMONT Plannhig & Commmilty Development Case Type: Planning and Zoning Casa Sub Type: Specific Use/Rezone Case M 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: 10/26/2023 7:40:17AM Home Phone: 4095271819 Work Phone: 4095271819 Cell Phone: 4095271819 E-Mail: Blake@m3ranger,corn Home Phone: Work Phone: 4098984005 Cell Phone: E-Mail: Jeanette@home-ollnic.com Home Phone: 4095271819 Work Phone: Cell Phone: 4095271819 E-Mail: blake@m3ranger.com Page 1 of 2 Printed On: 10127/2023 BEAUMONT Plaitning & Comrrimilty Development Legal Description Hope House New Housing Building. Numbor of Acres 0.28 Proposed Use See Letter That the specific use will be This property has been vacant since 20i9 and has boon 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 (lie 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 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 !Votes: 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 properly will not gain nor lose any green space. all necessary adequate utilities, roads, drainage, etc. are already In place. There will he very little change to the layout of the driveways and parking so we will continue to provide safe and convenient movement of (raffle, The building will be used for housing women and children; therefore we will not have any offensive odor, fumes, dust, nolso, 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 Typo: Planning and .Zoning Case M PZ2023-444 Page 2 of 2 Printed On: 1012Y12023 vvQ vr-%, -w- HOPE WOMEN's RESOURCECLINIC To Whom It May Concern. Transitional housing, along with an accountability and education program, Is greatly needed in our community and the Clinic aims to fill a vold 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 cllents 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 rnember(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 at 3875 Laurel plans to have the ability to sleep a small family consisting of a mom and her children) In each room and/or adjoining room. These rooms will have locks that will allow only the family access. There will be 5 rooms total with beds and a wardrobe 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 office for processing new residents. There will also be a small apartment for the caretaker of the Hope House which will Include a bedroom, bath, kitchen, sitting area, and utility room. Residents will be required to attend the Hope Academy program which will be at our clinic location at 3740 Laurel. The location Is currently zoned NC (Neighborhood Commercial) and we respectfully request the location at 3875 Laurel to be rezoned GCMP2 (General Commercial Multl-Famlly District 2) to allow us to serve the families of our community in an area that Is greatly in need, tit Jeanette Harvey Executive Director 3 740 La.r 6bAm c3eay.yvt.o-Kt, ra a* 77707 409,898,400.5 m r W zz -C w--� m 9 C n W c HOPE WOMEN'S RESOURCE CLINIC - INTERIOR BUILD OUT � u Du v � � � m xl 3875 LAUREL AVE, BUMMONT TX 77707 PZ2023-444: Request fora Specific Use Permit and Rezone from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -- Multiple Family Dwelling-2) to allow a hoarding house, Applicant: Blake Laughlin for Hope Women's Resource Clinic Location: 3875 Laurel Street 0 100 200 1 1 1 1 Foot