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Home My WebLink About01-22-24 PC Minutes * M I N U T E S * JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL City Council Chambers January 22, 2024 A Joint Public Hearing of the Planning Commission and City Council was held on January 22, 2024 and called to order at 3:04 p.m. with the following members present: Commission Members present: Chairman Sina Nejad Commissioner Johnny Beatty Commissioner Hamza Jabbar Commissioner Spencer Jabbia Commissioner Shawn Javed Commissioner Darius Linton Commissioner Tom Noyola Alternate Commissioner Rogers Sorrell, Jr. Commission Members absent: Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin Commissioner Eddie Senigaur Alternate Commissioner Erika Harris Councilmembers present: Mayor Roy West Councilmember Chris Durio Councilmember Mike Getz Councilmember Taylor Neild Councilmember Audwin Samuel Also present: June Ellis, Assistant City Manager, Operations Sharae Reed, City Attorney Demi Engman, Planning Manager Elayna Luckey, Planner I Susan Smith, Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Jabbar moved to approve the minutes of the Joint Public Hearings held on December 18, 2023. Commissioner Noyola seconded the motion. The motion to approve the minutes carried 7:0. 1 $ Planning Commission $$$ January 22, 2024 REGULAR MEETING 1) PZ2023-507 : Request for Preliminary Plat approval of the Montclaire Subdivision, Phase Three, Section A, B & C, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Applicant: Zach Rowe of Leavins Engineering & Design, L.L.C. Location: The north end of Avenue Montclaire Mrs. Engman presented the staff report. Zach Rowe of Leavins Engineering & Design, LLC requests approval of the Preliminary Plat of the Montclair Subdivision, Phase Three, Section A, B and C, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. The 16.356-acre development is located at the north end of Avenue Montclaire containing forty (40) new residential lots. The proposed extension of Avenue Montclaire includes a 55 ft. wide right-of-way with 27 ft. in pavement width. Ferncrest and Compton Drive have 50 ft. rights-of-way with 27 ft. in pavement width. Cameron Court has a 55 ft. right-of-way with 27 ft. pavement width. Water and sewer will be provided by extension of City utilities. collector streets and minor collector JSQbW\]\\!/3+-0+--/'1(!\]T!bVS!JcPRWdWaW\]\\!G`RW\\O\\QSa!abObSa)!j streets shall be constructed in new subdivisions by the subdivider. A street serving no more than sixty-four (64), but less than four hundred fifty (450) dwelling units, shall be a minor collector street with a right-of-way of no less than sixty (60) feet and a thirty-six-foot face of curb to face of curb pavementAddress condition #1. ik! a cul-de-sac shall be no more than JSQbW\]\\!/3+-0+--/'5('8(!\]T!bVS!JcPRWdWaW\]\\!G`RW\\O\\QSa!abObSa)!j eight hundred (800) feet long, unless topography, density, adequate circulation, or other unusual conditions necessitate a greater length, and shall terminate at a circle with a minimum right-of- way radius of fifty (50) feet and a pavement radius of thirty-three (33) feet back to back of curb +k! Address condition #2. proposed plan of subdivision, JSQbW\]\\!/3+-/+--/'O('4(!\]T!bVS!JcPRWdWaW\]\\!G`RW\\O\\QSa!abObSa)!j showing streets, blocks, lots, alleys, easements, building lines, parks and other such areas with principal dimensions +k!!8RR`Saa!Q\]\\RWbW\]\\!%0+! streetlights shall be installed at all JSQbW\]\\!/3+-0+--5'O('/(!\]T!bVS!JcPRWdWaW\]\\!G`RW\\O\\QSa!abObSa)!j intersections and at additional locations not less than two hundred (200) feet apart. Locations shall be designated so as to provide an average separation of approximately two hundred fifty (250) feet. Variations shall occur only where lot widths and/or other conditions necessitate +k! Address condition #4. minimum utility easements of between JSQbW\]\\!/3+-0+--2!\]T!bVS!JcPRWdWaW\]\\!G`RW\\O\\QSa!abObSa)!j ten (10) and twenty (20) feet shall be provided along rear and side lot lines when necessary for use by public and private utilities +k!8RR`Saa!Q\]\\RWbW\]\\!%2+! utility easements and water and sewer JSQbW\]\\!/3+-0+-..!\]T!bVS!JcPRWdWaW\]\\!G`RW\\O\\QSa!abObSa)!j facilities shall be provided by the subdivider in accordance with the standards and specifications for minimum water and sanitary sewer requirements on file in the office of the water utilities director for the city +k!8RR`Saa!Q\]\\RWbW\]\\!%3+! 6$ $ Planning Commission $$$ January 22, 2024 Slides of the site plan and subject property were shown. Mrs. Engman stated that the original packet distributed for this case contained eight (8) conditions. Upon further review by staff, it was determined the first condition listed in the packet is unnecessary as the proposed plat meets the minimum requirements. Therefore, staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions, excluding condition number 1. 1. Avenue Montclaire shall maintain at 60-ft right-of-way and a 36-ft face of curb to curb pavement. 2. The final plat shall include a 33-ft back to back of curb pavement radii dimensions to all cul-de-sacs. 3. Right-of--of- eOg!RW\[S\\aW\]\\!QOZZ!\]cba!aVOZZ!PS!ZOPSZSR!j`WUVbeOg+k! 4. Shall adjust streetlight spacing along Avenue Montclaire to meet the minimum spacing requirement of 200-ft. 5. Water mains located between two (2) lots must be cased and a 1 -l!SfQZcaWdS!eObS`!ZW\\S! SOaS\[S\\b!aVOZZ!PS!RSRWQObSR+!!AT!bVS!eObS`!\[OW\\!Wa!\\\]b!QOaSR)!O!/-l!SfQZcaWdS!eObS`!ZW\\S!\[cab! be dedicated. 6. The dead end water line in Montclaire, Phase Two, shall be connected to the proposed phases to eliminate unnecessary dead ends. 7. Shall obtain a storm pipe tie-in permit for the proposed pipe tying into Ditch 126, per Drainage District #6. 8. >W`S!VgR`O\\ba!aVOZZ!PS!W\\abOZZSR!\\\]!Tc`bVS`!bVO\\!2--l!O^O`b)!^S`!/-/.!A\\bS`\\ObW\]\\OZ!>W`S!:\]RS+! Mrs. Engman explained that staff is recommending excluding condition no. 1. She stated that because the minor collector serves the first branch of Section A, when it tapers it does meet the requirement for the number of dwelling units to a residential street. Edward Brown, of the Water Utilities Department, discussed condition no. 6 as it relates to the dead end water lines. Mrs. Reed stated the condition can be amended to read bS`\[!jc\\\\SQSaaO`gk as follows: The dead end water line in Montclair, Phase Two, shall be connected to the proposed j phases to eliminate unnecessary dead ends, as determined by the City. k The applicant was present. Zach Rowe, of Leavins Engineering & Design, L.L.C., 3250 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that the conditions have been addressed and there is no objection to re-wording condition no. 6. The public hearing on this item was opened. th The property owner was present. Sam Parigi, 445 N. 14 Street, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that the land has been vacant for twenty-three years and is excited to add the lots. Mr. Parigi further stated that there is no objection to conditions no. 6. The public hearing on this item was closed. 7$ $ Planning Commission $$$ January 22, 2024 Commissioner Jabbar moved to approve the request for a Preliminary Plat of the Montclaire Subdivision, Phase Three, Section A, B & C, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, as requested in PZ2023-507, with the following amended conditions: 1. The final plat shall include a 33-ft back to back of curb pavement radii dimensions to all cul-de-sacs. 2. Right-of--of- eOg!RW\[S\\aW\]\\!QOZZ!\]cba!aVOZZ!PS!ZOPSZSR!j`WUVbeOg+k! 3. Shall adjust streetlight spacing along Avenue Montclaire to meet the minimum spacing requirement of 200-ft. 4. Water mains located between two (2) lots mu ab!PS!QOaSR!O\\R!O!.-l!SfQZcaWdS!eObS`!ZW\\S! SOaS\[S\\b!aVOZZ!PS!RSRWQObSR+!!AT!bVS!eObS`!\[OW\\!Wa!\\\]b!QOaSR)!O!/-l!SfQZcaWdS!eObS`!ZW\\S!\[cab! be dedicated. 5. The dead end water line in Montclaire, Phase Two, shall be connected to the proposed phases to eliminate unnecessary dead ends, as determined by the City. 6. Shall obtain a storm pipe tie-in permit for the proposed pipe tying into Ditch 126, per Drainage District #6. 7. >W`S!VgR`O\\ba!aVOZZ!PS!W\\abOZZSR!\\\]!Tc`bVS`!bVO\\!2--l!O^O`b)!^S`!/-/.!A\\bS`\\ObW\]\\OZ!>W`S!:\]RS+ $ Commissioner Noyola seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 7:0. 2) PZ2023-508: Request for Preliminary Plat approval of the Bellchase Subdivision, Section Two, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Applicant: Zach Rowe of Leavins Engineering & Design, L.L.C. Location: The north end of Northchase Avenue Mrs. Engman presented the staff report.Zach Rowe of Leavins Engineering & Design, LLC $ requests approval of the Preliminary Plat of the Bellechase Subdivision, Section Two, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. The 10.082-acre development is located at the north end of Northchase Avenue containing twenty-four (24) new residential lots. The proposed extension of Northchase Avenue includes 55 ft. wide right-of-way with 27 ft. in pavement width and the same for Michele and Northchase Court. The subdivision will include cul-de-sacs at each proposed street where it dead ends. Water and sewer will be provided by extension of City utilities. Mr. Rowe requests a waiver to allow a residential street with a single outlet to serve thirty-four a single outlet street shall serve no more than '01(!ReSZZW\\U!c\\Wba+!!JSQbW\]\\!/3+-0+--/'2(!abObSa!ji thirty-two (32) dwelling units ik Section 26.03.002(8)(A) of the Subdivision Ordinances staa cul-de-sac shall be no more than bSa)!j eight hundred (800) feet long, unless topography, density, adequate circulation, or other unusual conditions necessitate a greater length, and shall terminate at a circle with a minimum right-of- way radius of fifty (50) feet and a pavement radius of thirty-three (33) feet back to back of curb +k! Address condition #1. 8$ $ Planning Commission $$$ January 22, 2024 proposed plan of subdivision, JSQbW\]\\!/3+-/+--/'O('4(!\]T!bVS!JcPRWdWaW\]\\!G`RW\\O\\QSa!abObSa)!j showing streets, blocks, lots, alleys, easements, building lines, parks and other such areas with principal dimensions +k!!':\]\\RWbW\]\\!%/( Slides of the site plan and subject property were shown. Planning staff recommended approval of the request and the waiver with the following conditions: 1. The final plat shall include a 33-ft back to back of curb pavement radii dimensions to all cul-de-sacs. 2. Right-of--of- eOg!RW\[S\\aW\]\\!QOZZ!\]cba!aVOZZ!PS!ZOPSZSR!j`WUVbeOg+k! 3. Shall obtain a storm pipe tie-in permit for the proposed pipe tying into Ditch 126, per Drainage District #6. 4. >W`S!VgR`O\\ba!aVOZZ!PS!W\\abOZZSR!\\\]!Tc`bVS`!bVO\\!2--l!O^O`b)!^S`!/-/.!A\\bS`\\ObW\]\\OZ!>W`S!:\]RS+! The applicant was present. Zach Rowe, of Leavins Engineering & Design, L.L.C., 3250 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that there is no objection to the conditions recommended by staff and requests that the waiver be granted. The public hearing on this item was opened. th The property owner was present. Sam Parigi, 445 N. 14 Street, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that the property owners prefer one entrance/exit for surveillance purposes. The public hearing on this item was closed. Commissioner Jabbar moved to approve the request for a Preliminary Plat of the Bellchase Subdivision, Section Two Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas and a waiver to Section 26.03.002(5) Street, to allow Northchase Avenue, a single outlet, to serve thirty-four (34) dwelling units, as requested in PZ2023-508, with the following conditions: 1. The final plat shall include a 33-ft back to back of curb pavement radii dimensions to all cul-de-sacs. 2. Right-of--of- eOg!RW\[S\\aW\]\\!QOZZ!\]cba!aVOZZ!PS!ZOPSZSR!j`WUVbeOg+k! 3. Shall obtain a storm pipe tie-in permit for the proposed pipe tying into Ditch 126, per Drainage District #6. 4. >W`S!VgR`O\\ba!aVOZZ!PS!W\\abOZZSR!\\\]!Tc`bVS`!bVO\\!2--l!O^O`b)!^S`!/-/.!A\\bS`\\ObW\]\\OZ!>W`S!:\]RS+! Commissioner Noyola seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 7:0. 3) PZ2023-512: Request for approval of a Replat of Lot 6, Bayou Oaks Estates Addition into Lot 6A, Bayou Oakes Estates Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Applicant: Richard Bartz of Whiteley Infrastructure Group Location: Just east of and including 8505 Labelle Road 9$ $ Planning Commission $$$ January 22, 2024 Mrs. Engman presented the staff report. Richard Bartz of Whiteley Infrastructure Group has requested approval of a Replat of Lot 6, Bayou Oaks Estates Addition into Lot 6A, Bayou Oaks Estates Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas +!KVWa!^`\]^S`bg!Wa!Z\]QObSR!eWbVW\\!bVS!:Wbgla! extraterritorial jurisdiction. The intent of the plat is to increase the size of the property and to shift the southern boundary line Pg!/l!b\]bVS!\\\]`bV!a\]!bVS!9Og\]c!<W\\!?\]ZT!:ZcPla!aS`dWQS!ZW\\Sa!O`S!\\\]!Z\]\\US`!Z\]QObSR!\]\\!E`+!O\\R! E`a+!DSPZO\\Qla!ZO\\R+! Slides of the site plan and subject property were shown. Staff recommended approval of the request. Eight (8) 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 applicant was present. Tom Rowe of Whiteley Infrastructure Group, 655 Langham Road, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that the homeowner would like to increase the size of their property, thus requiring a replat request. The public hearing on this item as opened and closed without comment. Commissioner Noyola moved to approve the request for approval of a Replat of Lot 6, Bayou Oaks Estates Addition into Lot 6A, Bayou Oaks Estates Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, as requested in PZ2023-512. Commissioner Jabbar seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 7:0. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor West called the Joint Public Hearings of January 22, 2024 to order at 3:24 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. 4) PZ2023-513: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a duplex within the RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District Applicant: Fulton Johnson Location: 788 and 798 Shell Street Mrs. Engman presented the staff report. Fulton Johnson requests approval of a Specific Use Permit to allow a duplex to be constructed at 788 and 798 Shell Road. This property is located within the R-S (Residential Single-Family Dwelling) district and as such a two-family dwelling requires a Specific Use Permit. The structure will be two-stories with two units for a combined total of 2,390 square feet each, containing three (3) bedrooms and two and half (2.5) bathrooms. :$ $ Planning Commission $$$ January 22, 2024 8QQ\]`RW\\U!b\]!\]c`!:Wbgla!:\]\[^`SVS\\aWdS!HZO\\!bVS!^`\]^S`bg!Wa!Z\]QObSR!eWbVW\\!O!j:\]\\aS`dObW\]\\!O\\R! Q8K@BJ!KF!7H<7I!M?<H<!7!I@>D@=@97DJ!FEHJ@ED!E=!J?<!7H<7!@I! ISdWbOZWhObW\]\\k!8`SO+!!JcQV!O`SOa!O`S)! <NF<H@<D9@D>!@D=BK<D9<I!IK9?!7I!@D9ECF7J@8B<!B7D:!KI<I'!:@B7F@:7J<:!IJHK9JKH<IPL797DJ!F7H9<BI! which This request appears to align with our C7O!<N@IJ!7H<!>EE:!JE!<N9<BB<DJ!:<L<BEFC<DJ!I@J<I)R :Wbgla!:\]\[^`SVS\\aWdS!HZO\\!\]T!9SOc\[\]\\b+! Slides of the site plan and subject property were shown. Planning staff recommended approval of this request with the following conditions: 1. A\\abOZZ!O!1l!eWRS!aWRSeOZY!OZ\]\\U!bVS!^`\]^S`bg!ZW\\Sa!OPcbbW\\U!JVSZZ!I\]OR!O\\R!CS\\\\SbV! Avenue. 2. The proposed driveways be redesigned or relocated to meet City standards. 3. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and Sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of City backflow, pre-treatment and or FOG program. 4. Construction plans must meet all Fire and Building Code requirements. Twenty-six (22) 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. The applicant was present. Fulton Johnson, 2435 Wescalder Road, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that there are no objections to the conditions recommended by staff. 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 a duplex within the RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District, as requested in PZ 2023-513, with the following conditions: 1. A\\abOZZ!O!1l!eWRS!aWRSeOZY!OZ\]\\U!bVS!^`\]^S`bg!ZW\\Sa!OPcbbW\\U!JVSZZ!I\]OR!O\\R!CS\\\\SbV! Avenue. 2. The proposed driveways be redesigned or relocated to meet City standards. 3. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and Sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of City backflow, pre-treatment and or FOG program. 4. Construction plans must meet all Fire and Building Code requirements. Commissioner Jabbia seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 7:0. <$ $ Planning Commission $$$ January 22, 2024 OTHER BUSINESS 1) Discuss yard requirements for planned unit and cluster housing developments. Mrs. Engman explained . She bVOb!\\\]!OQbW\]\\!Wa!`S_cW`SR!\]T!bVS!:\]\[\[WaaW\]\\!T\]`!b\]ROgla!RWaQcaaW\]\\ then discussed the purpose of planned unit and cluster housing developments. Mrs. Engman also explained the current language contained in the City ordinance regulating planned unit and cluster housing developments, along with the proposed amendment to the language of the ordinance. She further stated that the proposed amendment does not affect traditional single family home developments unless it is presented to the Planning Commission and City Council for consideration prior to recordation of a plat or new development. THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 3:32 P.M. =$ $