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Home My WebLink About12-18-23 PC Minutes * M I N U T E S * JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL City Council Chambers December 18, 2023 A Joint Public Hearing of the Planning Commission and City Council was held on December 18, 2023 and called to order at 3:02 p.m. with the following members present: Commission Members present: Chairman Sina Nejad Commissioner Johnny Beatty Commissioner Hamza Jabbar Commissioner Shawn Javed Commissioner Darius Linton Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin Commissioner Tom Noyola Commissioner Eddie Senigaur Commission Members absent: Commissioner Spencer Jabbia Alternate Commissioner Erika Harris Alternate Commissioner Rogers Sorrell, Jr. Councilmembers present: Mayor Roy West Councilmember Randy Feldshau Councilmember Chris Durio Councilmember Mike Getz *arrived at 3:20 p.m. Councilmember Taylor Neild Councilmember Audwin Samuel Also present: Chris Boone, Assistant City Manager, Community Services Sharae Reed, City Attorney Demi Engman, Planning Manager Elayna Luckey, Planner I Susan Smith, Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Senigaur moved to approve the minutes of the Joint Public Hearings held on November 20, 2023. Commissioner Makin seconded the motion. The motion to approve the minutes carried 8:0. 1 $ Planning Commission $$$ December 18, 2023 REGULAR MEETING 1) PZ2023-465 : Request to approve a Replat of Lots 2 10, Block 1 and Lots 2 9, Block ll 2 into Lots 2A, 2B, 3A, 4A, 4B, 5A, 6A, 6B, 7A, 8A, 8B, 9A and 10A, Block 1 and into Lots 2A, 2B, 3A, 4A, 4B, 5A, 6A, 6B, 7A, 8A, 8B and 9A, Block 2, Wesley Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. Applicant: Fittz & Shipman, Inc. Location: 10660 10845 Vinson Street l Mrs. Engman presented the staff report. Fittz & Shipman, Inc. has requested approval of a Replat of Lots 2 10, Block 1 and Lots 2 9, Block 2 into Lots 2A, 2B, 3A, 4A, 4B, 5A, 6A, 6B, 7A, ll 8A, 8B, 9A and 10A, Block 1 and into Lots 2A, 2B, 3A, 4A, 4B, 5A, 6A, 6B, 7A, 8A, 8B and 9A, Block 2, Wesley Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. The intent of the plat is to divide seventeen (17) lots into twenty-five (25) lots along Vinson Street for residential purposes. It should be noted, a City of Beaumont water main does not extend to this portion of Vinson Street. Therefore, construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for the water line extension and services. Acceptance of the water line is subject to field inspection and testing by the Water Utilities Department. Additionally, fire hydrants must be installed every 3..p!RUV_bU!Q^i! construction of structures begin and must meet the 2021 International Fire Code, per Fire. Slides of the site plan and subject property were shown. Planning staff recommended approval of the request. Nineteen (19) 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) in opposition. The response in favor stated that the property owner would like to discuss the flood zone. Mrs. Engman explained the flood zone on the plat. A representative of the applicant was present. Bernardino Tristan of Fittz & Shipman, Inc. 1405 Cornerstone Court, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that Wesley Addition is an older subdivision with lots that the owner wishes to reduce in size. Further discussion followed concerning the property owner paying for water line installation and curb and gutter construction of the street. The public hearing on this item was opened. Samuel Levine III, 7695 Tram Road, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that he is representing his parents who own property adjacent to Wesley Addition. Mr. Levine requested clarification of the flood zone and acMrs. Engman stated SUcc!d_!XYc!`QbU^dpc!`b_`Ubdi,! that FEMA sets the flood zones and indicated the flood zones on the plat. She further invited Mr. Levine to visit the Planning Department to discuss the flood zone Q^T!QSSUcc!d_!XYc!`QbU^dpc! property as she is unable to provide more information at this time without knowing which parcel of property is owned by the Levine family. 6$ $ Planning Commission $$$ December 18, 2023 The public hearing on this item was closed. Commissioner Makin moved to approve the request for a Replat of Lots 2 10, Block 1 and Lots l 2 9, Block 2 into Lots 2A, 2B, 3A, 4A, 4B, 5A, 6A, 6B, 7A, 8A, 8B, 9A and 10A, Block 1 and l into Lots 2A, 2B, 3A, 4A, 4B, 5A, 6A, 6B, 7A, 8A, 8B and 9A, Block 2, Wesley Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, as requested in PZ 2023-465. $ Commissioner Beatty seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 8:0. 2) PZ2023-451: PZ2023-451: Request to abandon a portion of the alleyway in Block 28 of the Jirou Addition. Applicant: Paul Dominguez Location: Alleyway in the block surrounded by Gulf Street, Gladys Avenue, Evalon Avenue and Martin Luther King Parkway Mrs. Engman announced that this item has been tabled until the January 22, 2024 Planning Commission meeting. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor West called the Joint Public Hearings of December 18, 2023 to order at 3:15 p.m. and explained the purpose of the Joint Public Hearing process. Mayor West then turned the meeting over to Chairman Nejad to conduct the Joint Public Hearings. 3) PZ2023-463: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an RV (Recreational Vehicle) Park within the GC-MD (General CommercialMultiple Family m Dwelling) District. Applicant: Hani Tohme Location: 5497 Fannett Road Mrs. Engman presented the staff report. R & P Brothers, L.L.C. has requested a Specific Use Permit to construct a Recreational Vehicle Resort at 5497 Fannett Road. The proposed RV (Recreational Vehicle) resort will provide 57 lots. An office/club house will provide laundry facilities, sh _gUbc*!Q^T!\]U^pc!&!g_\]U^pc!bUcdb__\]c,!!LXU!cYdU!`\\Q^!cX_gc!/6!fYcYd_b!`Qb\[Y^W!c`QSUc! and one ADA compliant parking space. This request was reviewed and approved by Planning Commission and City Council July of 2020. The applicant submitted a building permit on October 16, 2023. Section 28.04.001 Specific use A specific use permit that was issued, whether `Ub\]Ydc!_V!dXU!<Ydipc!<_TU!_V!HbTY^Q^SUc!cdQdUc*!nk by city council or exempted by section 28.04.005(d)(2) of this chapter shall become null and void, if the land use it was issued for is closed, or vacated for a period of two years or more ko!! Slides of the site plan and subject property were shown. 7$ $ Planning Commission $$$ December 18, 2023 Staff recommended approval with the following conditions: 1. This project will require an approved drainage plan to ensure the runoff for the proposed conditions equals that of the existing conditions for the 100-year storm event using Atlas 14 rainfall data, per Drainage District #6. 2. Shall be in strict compliance with Section 24.06.008 FY^Y\]e\]!cdQ^TQbTc!V_b!di`U!n<o! bUSbUQdY_^Q\\!fUXYS\\U!`Qb\[!_V!dXU!<Ydipc!<_TU!_V!HbTY^Q^SUc!Q^T!Q\\\\!Q``\\YSQR\\U!?YbU!Q^T! Building Codes. 3. All lighting installed shall be directionally shielded from the residential properties located east and south of the subject site. Twenty-five (25) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. One (1) response was received in favor and zero (0) in opposition. The response in favor stated that the property owner is in support of the project because it will bring money to Beaumont and it will provide a place to stay for their employees who reside out of town. The property owner was present. Akash Ray, 7410 Pebble Beach Drive, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated the RV Park was approved in 2020, however, due to the market shift, his company was waiting for the right time to continue the project. The property owner approved of the conditions recommended by staff. Brief discussion followed concerning Drainage District #6 approval relating to the drainage plan. The public hearing on this item was opened and closed without comment. Commissioner Jabbar moved to approve the request for Specific Use Permit to allow an RV (Recreational Vehicle) Park within the GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District, as requested in PZ 2023-463, with the following conditions. 1. This project will require an approved drainage plan to ensure the runoff for the proposed conditions equals that of the existing conditions for the 100-year storm event using Atlas 14 rainfall data, per Drainage District #6. 2. Shall be in strict compliance with Section 24.06.008 FY^Y\]e\]!cdQ^TQbTc!V_b!di`U!n<o bUSbUQdY_^Q\\!fUXYS\\U!`Qb\[!_V!dXU!<Ydipc!<_TU!_V!HbTY^Q^SUc!Q^T!Q\\\\!Q``\\YSQR\\U!?YbU!Q^T! Building Codes. 3. All lighting installed shall be directionally shielded from the residential properties located east and south of the subject site. Commissioner Noyola seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 8:0. 4) PZ2023-477: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a social services business within the RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) District. 8$ $ Planning Commission $$$ December 18, 2023 Applicant: Crystal Robinson of Loving and Caring Services Location: 1890 Broadway Street Mrs. Engman presented the staff report. Crystal Robinson of Loving and Caring Services requests approval of a Specific Use Permit to allow a social services business to be located at 1890 Broadway Street. Ms. Robinson intends to provide a range of services including individual counseling, group therapy, career counseling, family support and crisis intervention. These services will be available for individuals ages 18 to 70. The property has continuous sidewalks, which provides connectivity to all patrons, and twenty (20) existing paved parking spots. There is a privacy fence along the east property line to provide a buffer to the adjacent apartment complex. Slides of the site plan and subject property were shown. Staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requir-flow, pre-treatment and/or U\]U^dc!_V!dXU!<Ydipc!RQS\[ FOG program. 2. Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building and Fire Codes. Seventeen (17) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. Zero (0) responses were received in favor and zero (0) in opposition. Commissioner Makin stated that she will be abstaining from the vote as the property in question Yc!\\_SQdUT!gYdXY^!0..p!_V!XUb!`b_`Ubdi, The applicant was present. Crystal Robinson of Loving and Caring Services 890 Bingman Street, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. Mrs. Robinson provided a brief overview of the social services mission and stated that she has been in business for ten years operating four day facilities. Brief discussion followed concerning the number of individuals that will be attending group sessions, parking, hours of operation, and number of staff members. The property owner was present. Tyler Wharton, 2467 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that he approves of the request and is supportive of Ms. J_RY^c_^pc!cUbfYSU!d_!dXU!S_\]\]e^Ydi,! The public hearing on this item was opened and closed without comment. Commissioner Jabbar moved to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an individual social services business within the RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) District, as requested in PZ2023-477, with the following conditions: 9$ $ Planning Commission $$$ December 18, 2023 1. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary -flow, pre-treatment and/or cUgUb!cUbfYSUc*!Y^S\\eTY^W!Q^i!bUaeYbU\]U^dc!_V!dXU!<Ydipc!RQS\[ FOG program. 2. Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building and Fire Codes. Commissioner Beatty seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 7:0:1. OTHER BUSINESS None. THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 3:27 P.M. :$ $