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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 16, 2024 DATE: September 16, 2024 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Demi Engman, Director of Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: To consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a halfway house within the RM-H (Residential Multiple Family— High Density) District. FILE: PZ2024-251 STAFF REPORT Jerica Landry is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit to allow a halfway house located at 2225 Wilson Street. She intends to provide housing independent adults offering services and activities to their clients. The State has required Ms. Landry to receive approval from the City to allow a halfway house at 2225 Wilson Street. Our ordinances require a halfway house to obtain a Specific Use Permit. It should be noted that halfway homes require careful consideration of their location and surrounding land uses. Some of these considerations include compatibility with other land uses, noise, and traffic as well as safety considerations. As such, proximity to parks, schools and residential uses should be carefully considered in review of halfway homes. This property is located within six (6) blocks, approximately 2,500 feet, of the Jones-Clark Elementary School, it is within an existing residential neighborhood and in close proximity to several existing churches. Staff recommends denial of the request. Please note that final occupancy approval is subject to review and acceptance of submitted plans and field inspections to verify compliance with applicable codes. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 19 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, Block 81, Pinecrest Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.345 acres, more or less. ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 28-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE) Application Application is in is not in Comments compliance compliance Attached Conditions: 1. That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property, or significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity; X 2. That the establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property; X 3. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided; X 4. The design, location and arrangement of all driveways and parking spaces provides for the safe and convenient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic without adversely affecting the general public or adjacent developments; X 5. That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration; X 6. That directional lighting will be provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties; X 7. That there are sufficient landscaping and screening to insure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property; and, X 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. X • GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Jerica Landry PROPERTY OWNER: Landry's Group Homes LLC LOCATION: 2225 Wilson Street EXISTING ZONING: RM-H (Residential Multiple Family— High Density) PROPERTY SIZE: .345 acres EXISTING LAND USES: Residential FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X—Area determined to be outside the 500 year flood plain. SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Residential RM-H (Residential Multiple Family— Highest Density) EAST: Residential RM-H SOUTH: Residential RM-H WEST: Residential RM-H COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation Revitalization Area STREETS: Wilson Street—Local Street with 50' right-of-way and 25' pavement width. Bessemer Street— Local street with 50' right-of-way and 15' pavement width. DRAINAGE: Open ditch WATER: 8" Water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 12" Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200' NEW BIRTH ASSEMBLY OF GOD ROYAL JAMES EDWARD JR ROYAL JAMES JR PATRICK MARILYN BRACKIN WESLEY LEWIS JO ANN L RILEY DARROL FIRST BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH GUIDRY ZACHARY WILLS J E WILTURNER EDWIN (LIFE ESTATE) ANTONIO EFRAIN &GREGORIA WAGNER LATRINA ANN HARMASON PATRICK& EMMA ETAL NEW BIRTH ASSEMBLY OF GOD NEW BIRTH ASSEMBLY OF GOD NEW BIRTH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CELIS JENNIFER IZELA BIAS-WILSON JOYCE MARIE