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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 24-065-AORDINANCE NO. 24-065-A ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING AN ADMENDED SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A RETAIL SHOP, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, AND ART STUDIO WITHIN AN RCR (RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2398 LAUREL STREET IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. WHEREAS, on October 15, 2024, City Council approved Ordinance No. 24-065 issuing a specific use pernhit to allow a retail shop, administrative office, and art studio in an RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) District for property located at 2398 Laurel Street, being Lots 15-16, Block 24, Averill Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.255 acres more or less, as shown on Exhibit "A," attached hereto; and, WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 24-065, is hereby amended to include the following conditions: L It is the responsibility of the property owner to consistently monitor customer parking and mitigate traffic issues that may arise; and, 2. A parking agreement shall be arranged with the parking lot owner west of 2398 Laurel Street, and a copy be provided to the City Engineering Department; and, 3. Any installed lighting be directional and not adversely affect neighboring properties; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the anhendnhent of Ordinance No. 24- 065 is in the best interest of the City of Beaumont and its citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby, in all things, approved and adopted; and, Section 1. That an amended specific use to allow a retail shop, administrative office, and art studio in an RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) District for property located at 2398 Laurel Street, being Lots 15-16, Block 24, Averill Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.255 acres more or less, as shown on Exhibit "A," attached hereto is hereby granted to Meghan Cobb, their legal representatives, successors, and assigns, as shown on Exhibit "B," attached hereto and made a pant hereof for all purposes, subject to the following conditions: 1. It is the responsibility of the property owner to consistently monitor customer parking and mitigate traffic issues that may arise, 2. A parking agreement shall be arranged with the parking lot owner west of 2398 Laurel Street, and a copy be provided to the City Engineering Department. 3. Any installed lighting be directional and not adversely affect neighboring properties. Section 2. That the specific use permit herein granted is expressly issued for and in accordance with each particular and detail of the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit "B," and made a part hereof for all purposes. CP.rtinn � Notwithstanding the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit "B" the use of the property herein above described shall be in all other respects subject to all of the applicable regulations contained in Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances of Beaumont, Texas, as amended, as well as comply with any and all federal, state and local statutes, regulations or ordinances which may apply. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was in all tlihigs conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of BeVurnorit this the 29th day of October, 2024, P A Mayor Roy West - ORDINANCE NO, 24-065 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUINQ A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A RETAIL SHOP, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, AND ART STUDIO WITHIN AN RCR (RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION REVITALIZATION) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2398 LAUREL.. STREET IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, WHEREAS, lvleghan Cobb has applied for a specific use permit to allow a retail shop, administrative office, and art studio in at, RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) District for property located at 2398 Laurel Street, being Lots 15-16, Block 24, Averill Addition, Beaunront, fefferson County, Texas, containing 0.255 acres more or less, as shown Qu Exhibit "A," attached hereto; and, WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Beaumont considered the request and is recommending approval of a specific use permit to allow a retail shop, administrative office, and art studio in an RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) District for property located at 2398 Laurel Street; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the 'opinion that the issuance of such specific use permit to allow a retail shop, administrative office, and art studio is in the best interest of the City ofBeaummnt and its citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: Tf-IAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby, in all things, approved and adopted; and, Section 1. That a specific use to allow a retail shop, administrative office, and art studio in an RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) District for property located at 2398 Laurel Street, being Lots 15-16, Block 24, Averill Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.255 acres more or less, as shogun on Exhibit "A," attached hereto is hereby granted to Meghan Cobb, their legal representatives, -successors, and assigns, as shown. on Exhibit "B," attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes. Section 2. That the specific use permit herein granted is expressly issued for and in accordance with each particular and detail of the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit "B," and made a part hereof for all purposes, ,Section 3. Notwithstanding the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit "B" the use of the property herelfa above described shall be in all other respects subject Wall of the applicable regulations contained in Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances of Beaumont, Texas, as amended, as well as comply with any and all federal, state and local statutes, regulations or ordinances which may apply. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was in all things conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 15th day of October, 2024. - iVIU UL 1L vVy 7T W-, -L_EIY�L DE h71- RIP A ION FOR \/RIlINANl. K' Pi/R1 OSU, S7 Doing Lots l 5-16, Block 24, Avorill Addition, I ommiont, ,lerferson Counly, Texas, c onlailling 0.255 acres, 3llove, or less. BEAUMONT pIt1t111ing 8, GcN11l111EIifty Davalafzilii m Cnso TypoWlanning and Zoning Gnsa Status; REVIEW Cuo Bub Typo, Specific Usoftz ono Too Marna; To LISO illy llonit► im my place of Cnso f1: 11720249 P 3 businaHs Loaallolit 2398 LAUREL ST, 13CAUMONT, 77702 Initlatod Ott; E112.1I2024 0:61:36AM 111dlvlduals llstod oil t1►o r000rdr Applicant Moglian Cobb Home Phone: 40922140Go 239a Lnnrol Sty Work Phono: DaLiumunt, TX 777U Gall Phono: 409221409 11-•Mnll: ttlegwbblx cCilgrnniLcaM Properly Owner Maghon Cobb Humo Phono: 4092214069 2398 Laurel 31. Work Phono: Ihaumoni, TX 77702 Gall Phone: 4092214069 P-Mall: mpllcobblx@gmu1I,nom Mont Meghan Cobb Horan Phone: 2300 Laurel 9(, Work Phone- Outiumont, TX 77702 Od Pima: 409221400 E-Mall: magcubblK@9Miill,aa111 Cnso `typo:Planning and Zoning l'ego 1 of 3 Casa fJ: P72624-263 prinfr3d ow 11/21/2024 BEAUMONT Plamiing A Cot11mmilty Dovelopmont Legal Desarlption 11,1215sf properly villh 2,4119sf ainglo family home and dotachod garage and apartotan) Nu moor of Acres Prollosad We Ralall star❑ Tint lho vpoclflo unu will ho Oil iho conlraly - Toluka Trldnb would Irnprovo the "look and foal' of eoinpntiblo with Gild not Injurlous to the cornerof bill and Laurel, arid duo to ttiy a(letluale parking or) site Ilia use and an)oyninnl of other (rind riven with overflow pa(king, If it occurs, oil tall St.), and will) said proporty, not, slflniffasntty diminish or parking and business hours occurring during reoulnrdaylights hours, h)lpnir proporty values within iho no surrounding roaldonto viould bo offoolod In slay way whatsoever. [11111lodlato vlainlly The proporty Will ba kapt In tha utmost priallnn condition as nppooranco does hugely Impact business - Taluka will (like an already hour-Alfu€ hlslorlo hoino tend highlight it, crcaling a draw to Old Town, Willi an alm to revive Interest h1 revltelliattan aVoss tale board. TIM the astnl)I[s11111a11t of (tic slloatflo Tuluko Trades wlll Incrooso Ilia valuo of uny nourlly Yncunl properly. lino will not 1111podo rho "cannel alid There Is one lot a lltlfo further down Laurel that would certainly not In ortlor[y development wid hnproverllont any way be nogotivoly Impacted by (his spoolflo use, of aurroundhig vaaant property-, Thnt adequate utilillos, aoconn roods, Tho site Is on a very accosslble corner in tha beating hoari of Old ttrninago and Other 1lncosaary Town, Inaluslvo of rosidancos and oslablishod buslnossos, and stglpotfing fstcl11Ih16 have boars or will provides more than sufficient utilllies, access, dminago, etc, be providod Tito doslgn, location and arrangenient Thoro is a Small "parking lot' plus a circle drive on sito already, which of all drivoways and parking spaces con uar onintvdula till parking tend departing of Moro Ilion our typlctll providos for (Ito 4afe and convenient number of vlsillors at nny givon (lain. If ovorflow pnrktng noods arise, movemont of volilcular and psdastrlan there ere two more approgchas I can employ before parkin{] would traffic need la occur en ttth 5t. I havo a grassy area in lily circle drlva whloh could become parking for four more vehicles, as well as another area on the Fast side of (lie building for two more parking apolo (would ncod to be pavod), That aclarluate nulsnnae flroventloil Absolutely nano of these nulsances, nor any others, would occur at mmilstrras Nava hand or will ba taken rely piano of buniness, It In a bortullful dayllme retell loeallon, and to provonl or control o(fonalvo odor, evon In the event of evoning evontslrenlals, sound or other vallnPricos funlem, dust, noise ttnd vlllrallon would not bo broken and ntjnln, no nul onco of any kind would rosult from ally tlolivfUos al'laluka Trados. Thal diraallonal li lhting will ba Other than ridding a small dlrevilonai light oft my sign and festoon provided no as riot to disturb or tlghtlnq on one parch, no Addlllonril lighling would be rerluired beyond ativorsely offec:t tlolghboring what exists at the site as n current rosldonco. propartlea That thoro nro sufftclont landsonpintt This Is a yes, wilh Intent to add some sort of )natural screen to and saraoning to fasuro hatnloity and protest my atoro front the. viewlaolivllles oanuaing at Ilia Fasl eldo oallipnllbillty with adjac©lit property adjacent properly, fart of Ilia ronson for my appllcailon 13 (he ongoing night timo nulsoncn from hint rasldsnea - my silo makos more sense as a business, at this point, than a residence, Gehl Tytstt, PItinning 1111d 2arilnn Pogo 2 of 3 Owis fl. I IP024.2s3 Prinlad on:1112.712.024 BEAUMONT Plamillui 8, Cdtttilzm ilty Dovolopmmit Tilmt Ma praposod use is In Tllo prApMo Me of 2395 Lf tlrol 15 Complotoly in ACCordam Whil noaorclauoo whh Me Gomprohonalvo lids plan and nll all uhud informahn and Wont, Phil Noto3: Gm Typo; I'lonning and Zoning Pap 3 of 3 Como ik PVW-M3 F'rl Wd Cm OMN202d 1b Whom It May Concern; My namo is Meghan Cobb, and my stare which Is currently located In downtown Beaumont is `i'alr►ka Trades, Due to the following overwhelming events In my life and over Ilia enure course of nay new business, l ram writing tills letter to request 'a specific Use Permit be granted to reloonte Taluka Trades to my current place of rosidonco, at 2399 Laurel, Beaumont, TX 77702. I have compelling and lleartfell personal and professional reasons for the rogUa8l. 'Ib begin on tite personal end - I pcaintod a 7,300sf mural downtown In 2022-2023 which allowed rate to put $26,000 down 'ort a home for my family hove In Old Town, At the time we wero a happy family of eight and we all loved this home very much. I personally heave been admiring this specific property for about 26 years and landed nay dream. Then In January of 2024, another dream onnie true, and I found 0 beraUtlful 100' tioia for my difolong vision of hnving Ea start'., which would be home to my design office and serve as a retail spot offering the art, crafts and other works of as many local creators as I could fit Into the space - all with a l3eauntonVOulf coast theme. Tito store location was, and remains, 409 Pearl st. In downtown, Twenty four days aflor our grand opening, my best friend and spouse unexpectedly pnssed away and It all became a nightmare, I lost not only Ills portion of our Income, but clue to tine impact of his passing, Ills chdidron from a former marriage are no longer living tit Ilia horns, and ►lay two older children nlso are no longer In ilia home (one is eighteen and In Basic Training with the Army National Guard and (he other has moved In with his father to be closer to school after switching from Odom to Marshall). My point Is that (his beautiful 2,489 sf residence Is far too njuch mortgage forme to pay for on my own, and Is too much house for myself and our five year old. Selling Is out of the question as if I "break evert" that really translates to ilia losing the $28,000 1 put down and the past year and a haif of monthly mortgage payments. I am completely Liftable and unwilllncg to face that loss after everything else, I cannot cto that, and I would have nowhere to go and no way to (got (here. On ilia professional end of why I'm retluestlrtg (Ills Permit - 73 days after my husband pasnod away, the Gilbert Building burnt, This is rolaVant because It Is directly across tine street from tlae door to my business, In fact, I was, along with my buliding's owner Nan Lang, the first to see any smoke and to call ilia Fire Department, I was working unexpoctodly late at Taluka Trades, meeting a iooal artisan about faatw'Incg her handmade hats in the shop. Anyway, the fallout from tho fire is ongoing, with our block of Pearl Street still rontalning barricaded off, not to mon(lon facing a (still) dorollct, unelghtly and unsafe building. We hope all the best for tho restoration of the once -lovely Gilbert Building, but Taluka and tile other Ihrea bUSI oases In tlae Laings' building are (he ones absorbing the blow. I attended and spoke at (he August 20th City Council rneating, and observed dlsotrssion about Ilablilty in the event the bullding collapses or otherwise Is physically Injurious. Well, It's my Informed and objootive observation that Injury has most certainly already occurred, and occurs every single day In the forth of significant lost profit at Talukrr Trades, I now have to work nights and weekonds painting extra murals, and I now work weekdays 8arn-3pm managing front of house for a restaurant (Ironically housod In ono of (lie buildings owne() by tlie owner of the Gilbert), I now cannot work at my own store, and ant not sure anymore if working the reslalu'ant Is a feasible way to pay my solo amployee... or If there's any point In continuing to try, My omployee Is ail incredible worker and absolutely adores working for'f'alukra Trades. Talukn was doing so much better than any of us expected when the flr'o OrcLlrred. My proposal Is now to, In fact, give up oil Our curront location - and to "save iho farm" by moving this beautlful little shop Into 2398 Laurel, The house is perfect to house the store. It would allow me to pour 100% of my tlnle, prolit and effort Into the businuss, and Into further beaulifying this lovely Old'Town spot. If I can't do this, I and afrald I'm facing ruin across the board, losing the legacy for illy kids (TOIuka Is a combination of tiro tlnnios of my throb children - TLICkor', Luke and Ava), It rllaices sense on multiplo fronts to use the house for the stcro. It may not be grandfathered in per se, but tills location was In fact a successful trophy shop/slorefront rind sIIII has the back work room I COUld use gas my own work room, There are. multiple businesses of varying types all Lrls anti down Laurel, and of COL11-80atI over Old Town, i would love to do as much business -to -business networking and marketing as possible, with Intent to feature area (Calder Ave., etc) businesses' offerings Into my shop In various ways, In [hat v8ln, and as a small oxalilplo - I recently decided to offer TexJoy and Seaport In my shop and have wholesale pricing - but have deckled to hold b>aclt of) oponing an RacoLrnt, as I can't keep going at illy curront location. Everything Is on hold and the store, nay lifelong dream, Is facing an early and if I cannot mange two visions Into one location and turn a nlcgiltnlare into a dread) collie true, I will lose not only Taluka, but likely the house and evert my trarlsporlallon if I can't make this work, I implore conslderatlon and approval be given to moving'Falul<a Trades to 2398 Lacirol, Site and Use Details; House Is 2,499 sf Lot Is 11,126 sf, with dlmensirans of 89'xl261 Store Is a rotail shop featuring high and vintage clothing, local 0, pottery, oandles, handillado wood furniture, and sat -no national and International brand such as Case Knives, RLIggabie Rugs, Consuola Leather Sags,, oto, Site would host pleasant daytInia and occasional early ovahlnc} events and venue rentals for baby showers, yoga classes, barge olasses, haking swaps, ato. Site would also ,serve as my design office and art studio - out of which I would contlnue my 26+ year carver of freelance graphic design, canvas palming and honio remodoling, Taluko Trades Is VERY pro -Boa unio tit and wants to offer more and more Seaurllohl and Gulf Coast -thorned Inventory. We are the most reglonally-f000sed store In Southeast Texas that we know of. We want to stay In business and prosper, fI) i� 00 a._ �:."�. _•. .. � Lv.'�.-- .. _ . — ... � i -.�,. _.�.� � . -. _ .s ram_.., eT _.. ., r �.. �s r_ —,f '4.`�Sa BOLMdary/Site Plan DETACH EM TALUKA TRADES 0ARAG EInO�Qt le�pnbb,C�c�iti + APARTMENT/ OFFICE Trash sfornoo area '� t{. 2398 LAUREL, 2,4.89 SF p�'c�j)nSi sfbtf W hiol Q Ian w 89` LAUREL Denotes ;: Enkranoel Exit i Denotes Paving/ sidewalk �I r Single story Roof height at pitch 22' No Text LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 15=1 G, Block 24, Averill Addition, Bcaunnont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0,255 acres, more or less. BEAUMONT Planning & Community Development Case Type:Ptanning and Zoning Case Sub Type, Specific Use/Rezone Case M PZ2024-253 Location: 2398 LAUREL ST, BEAUMONT, 77702 Individuals listed on the record, Applicant Meghan Cobb 2396 Laurel St. Beaumont, TX 77702 Property Owner Meghan Cobb 2398 Laurol St, Beaumont, TX 77702 Agent Meehan Cobb 2398 Laurel St. Beaumont, TX 77702 Case Type: Planning and zoning Case fl: PZ2024-253 Case Status; REVIEW Tact Name: To use my home as my place of business Initiated On; 8/21/2024 6:51:35AM Home Phone: 4092214089 Work Phone: Coll Phone: 4092214069 E*-Mall: megcobbtx@grnail,com Horne Phone: 4092214069 Work Phone: Coll Phone: 4092214069 E-Mall: megcobbtx@gmall.coni Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: 4092214069 E-Mall: nnagcobbtx@ginail.com Page 1 of 3 Printed On: 8/27/2024 BEAUMONT Plaiiiihig & Cortinrtftllty Development Legal Description Number of Acres Proposed use That the specific use will be colnpallblo with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property, nor significantly diminish or Impair property 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 boon 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, nolse and vibration That directional Ilghling 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 11,125sf property with 2,489sf single family home and detached garage and apartment Retail store On the contrary - Taluka Trades would improve the "look and feel" of the corner of lath and Laurel, and due to my adequate parking on site (and even with overflow parking, If It occurs, on flth St.), and with said parking and business hours occurring during regular daylights hours, no surrounding residents would be affected In any way whatsoever. The property will be kept in the utmost pristine condition as appearance does hrigely Impact business - Taluka will take an already beautiful historic home and highlight it, creating a draw to Old Town, with an aim to revive Interest In revitalization across the board. Taluka Trades will Increase the value of any nearby vacant property. There Is one lot a little further down Laurel that would certainly not in any way be negatively Impacted by this specific use. The site Is on a very accessible corner In the beating heart of Old Town, Inclusive of residences and established businesses, and provides more than sufficient utilities, access, drainage, etc. There Is a small "parking lot' plus a circle drive on site already, which can accommodate the parking and departing of more than our typical number of visitors at any given time. If overflow parking needs ariso, there are two more approaches I can employ before parking would need to occur on 8th St, i have a grassy area In my circle drive which could become parking for four more vehicles, as well as another area on the East side of the building for two more parking spots (would need to be paved). Absolutely none of these nuisances, nor any others, would occur at my place of business, It Is a beautiful daytime retail location, and even in the event of evening events/rentals, sound or other ordinances would not be broken and again, no nuisance of any kind would result from any activities at Taluka Trades. Other than adding a small directional light on my sign and festoon lighting on one porch, no additional lighting would be required beyond what exists at the site as a current residence. This is a yes, with Intent to add some sort of natural screen to protect my store from the viewlactivities occurring at the Cast side adjacent property. Part of the reason for my application Is the ongoing night time nuisance from that residence - my site makes more sense as a business, at this point, than a residence. Case Type; Planning and Zoning Page 2 of 3 Case 11; PZ2024-263 Printed Ow 8/27/2024 fir Planning &Community Development That the proposed use is in The proposed use of 2398 Laurol is completely in accordance with accordanco with the Comprehensive this plan and all attached Information and intent. Plan Notes: Case Type: Planning and zoning Page 3 of 3 Case M P72024-253 Printed On: a12712024 To Whom it May Concern: My name Is Meghan Cobb, and my store which is currently located in downtown Beaumont Is Taluka Trades. Due to the following overwhelming events in my life and over the entire course of my new business, I am writing this letter to request a Specific Use Permit be granted to relocate Taluka Trades to my current place of residence, at 2398 Laurel, Beaumont, TX 77702. have compelling and heartfelt personal and professional reasons for the request. To begin on the personal end - I painted a 7,300sf mural downtown In 2022-2023 which allowed me to put $28,000 down on a home for my family here In Old Town. At the time we were a happy family of eight and we all loved this home very much. I personally have been admiring this specific property for about 25 years and landed my dream. Then In January of 2024, another drearn came true and I found a beautiful location for my lifelong vision of having a store, which would be home to my design office and serve as a retail spot offering the art, crafts and other works of as many local creators as I could fit into the space - all with a Beaumont/Gulf Coast theme. The store location was, and remains, 489 Pearl St, in downtown, Twenty four days after our grand opening, my best friend and spouse unexpectedly passed away and It all became a nightmare. I lost not only his portion of our income, but due to the Impact of his passing, his children from a former marriage are no longer living In the home, and my two older children also are no longer In the home (one Is eighteen and in Basic Training with the Army National Guard and the other has moved in with his father to be closer to school after switching from Odom to Marshall). My point Is that this beautiful 2,489 sf residence is far too much mortgage for me to pay for on my own, and is too much house for myself and our five year old. Selling is out of the question as If I "break even" that really translates to me losing the $28,000 1 put down and the past year and a half of monthly mortgage payments, I am completely unable and unwilling to face that loss after everything else. I cannot do that, and I would have nowhere to go and no way to get there. On the professional end of why I'm requesting this Permit - 73 days after my husband passed away, the Gilbert Building burnt. This is relevant because it is directly across the street from the door to my business. In fact, I was, along with my building's owner Nan Laing, the first to see any smoke and to call the Fire Department. I was working unexpectedly late at Taluka Trades, meeting a local artisan about featuring her handmade hats In the shop. Anyway, the fallout from the fire is ongoing, with our block of Pearl Street still remaining barricaded off, not to mention facing a (still) derelict, unsightly and unsafe building. We hope all the best for the restoration of the once -lovely Gilbert Building, but Taluka and the other three businesses In the Laings' building are the ones absorbing the blow. I attended and spoke at the August 20th City Council meeting, and observed discussion about liability In the event the building collapses or otherwise Is physically Injurious. Well, It's my Informed and objective observation that Injury has most certainly already occurred, and occurs every single day In the form of signiflcant lost profit at Taluka Trades. I now have to work nights and weekends painting extra murals, and I now work weekdays 8am-3pm managing front of house for a restaurant (ironically housed in one of the buildings owned by the owner of the Gilbert). i now cannot work at my own store, and am not sure anymore if working the restaurant is a feasible way to pay my sole employee... or if there's any point in continuing to try. My employee is an Incredible worker and absolutely adores working for Taluka Trades. Taluka was doing so much better than any of us expected when the fire occurred. My proposal is now to, In fact, give up on our current location - and to "save the farm" by moving this beautiful little shop into 2398 Laurel. The house is perfect to house the store. It would allow me to pour 190% of my time, profit and effort into the business, and Into further beautifying this lovely Old Town spot, If I can't do this, I am afraid I'm facing ruin across the board, losing the legacy for my kids (Taluka Is a combination of the names of my three children - Tucker, Luke and Ava). It makes sense on multiple fronts to use the house for the store. It may not be grandfathered In per se, but this location was in fact a successful trophy shop/storefront and still has the back work room I could use as my own work roam. There are multiple businesses of varying types all up and down Laurel, and of course all over Old Town. would love to do as much business -to -business networking and marketing as possible, with Intent to feature area (Calder Ave., etc) businesses' offerings Into my shop in various ways. In that veln, and as a small example - I recently decided to offer TexJoy and Seaport in my shop and have wholesale pricing - but have decided to hold back on opening an account, as I can't keep going at my current location. Everything is on hold and the store, my lifelong dream, Is facing an early end if I cannot merge two visions into one location and turn a nightmare into a dream come true. I will lose not only Taluka, but likely the house and even my transportation if I can't make this work. I implore consideration and approval be given to moving Taluka Trades to 239€3 Laurel. Site and Use Details: House is 2,489 sf Lot Is 11,125 sf, with dimensions of 89'x125' Store is a retail shop featuring high end vintage clothing, local art, pottery, candles, handmade wood furniture, and some national and International brand such as Case Knives, Ruggable Rugs, Consuela Leather Bags, etc. Site would host pleasant daytime and occasional early evening events and venue rentals for baby showers, yoga classes, barre classes, baking swaps, etc. Site would also serve as my design office and art studio - out of which I would continue my 25-F year career of freelance graphic design, canvas painting and home remodeling. Taluka Trades Is VERY pro -Beaumont and wants to offer more and more Beaumont and Gulf Coast»themed inventory. We are the most regionally -focused store In Southeast Texas that we know of. We want to stay In business and prosper. 10 Proposed 4'x8' Sign 5' 111011 @ !op DETACHED GARAGE 4- APARTMENT/ OFFICE Boundary/Site Plan TALUKA TRADES meg@megcobb,com 409,221.4069 2398 LAUREL 9 1 ROOM LAUREL ib N IV - N w },—r S Denotes Entrance/ Exit Denotes paving/ sidewalk Single story Roof height at pitch 22' 2024-253: Request for a Rezoning from an RCR-H (Residential Conservation Revitalization- Historic) ning district to RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) zoning district and a Specific Use Permit allow for a retail shop, events venue, administrative office and art studio. iplicant: Meghan Cobb cation: 2398 Laurel Street 0 500 I I Feet