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 warehousing and
storage facility within the GC-MD (General Commercial — Multiple Family
Dwelling) District.
FILE: PZ2024-226
STAFF REPORT
Michael Leduc is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit to allow a warehousing and
storage facility at 2710 Gulf Street. This property previously operated as a furniture and home
accessories store but has been vacant for a number of years. The applicant intends to store
supplies and materials to maintain rental real estate properties.
A warehousing and storage facility would be compatible and consistent with existing land uses
in the immediate vicinity of this property.
Staff recommends approval of the request with the following conditions:
1. Any construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and
sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City's back-flow
pre-treatment and/or FOG program.
2. Any construction plans shall comply with all applicable Fire and Building Codes.
3. Any installed lighting shall be diverted from residential uses to the east and southeast.
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
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices mailed to property owners 19
Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being all of Lots 5-6, Block 36 1/2, McFaddin Heights Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County,
Texas, containing 0.236 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: Michael Leduc
PROPERTY OWNER: Paul2 LLC
LOCATION: 2710 Gulf Street
EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General Commercial —Multiple
-Family Dwelling District)
PROPERTY SIZE: .236 acres
EXISTING LAND USES: Commercial
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X—Area determined to be outside the 500
year flood plain.
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Residential GC-MD (General Commercial —Multiple Family
Dwelling District)
EAST: Residential RM-H (Residential Multiple Family— Highest Density)
SOUTH: Commercial GC-MD
WEST: Vacant GC-MD
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation Revitalization Area
STREETS: Gulf Street— Major Collector— Urban Street with 60'
right-of-way and 40' pavement width.
Simmons Street— Local street with 60' right-of-way
and 34' pavement width.
DRAINAGE: Curb and Gutter
WATER: 6" Water line
SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8" Sanitary sewer line
PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200'
BETHLEHEM HOLY TEMPLE CHURCH
SCOTT WILLIE
LOPEZ-MENDEZ NORA ISELA LIVING TRUST
LOPEZ-MENDEZ NORA ISELA LIVING TRUST
FRANK AMBER ETAL
ESCOTO HILARIO
RUSSELL BRITTANY
HENSON JANATHAN LAMAR SR
WILLIAMS JAMES K&JUDITH
UNITED IN KINGDOM WORK MINISTRIES
UNITED IN KINGDOM WORK MINISTRIES
UNITED IN KINGDOM WORK MINISTRIES
GARCIA GABRIEL P
SULCER RICHARD DEAN ESTATE
SPIKES SHELIA MARIE ET AL
ROBLEDO ALEJANDRO CABRERA
SCOTT WILLIE L
CITY OF BEAUMONT
HAYNES BILLY RAY SR