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DATE: September 16, 2024
TO: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Demi Engman, Director of Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: Consider a Rezoning from an RCR-H (Residential Conservation Revitalization —
Historic) zoning district to an RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization)
zoning district and a Specific Use Permit to allow for a retail shop, events venue,
administrative office and art studio.
FILE: PZ2024-253
STAFF REPORT
Meghan Cobb is seeking a Rezoning from RCR-H (Residential Conservation Revitalization
Historic District) to RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) District and Specific Use
Permit to allow for "Taluka Trades" a retail shop, events venue, administrative office and art
studio structure at 2398 Laurel Street.
The use of the site as an art studio, retail shop, and administrative office seems appropriate for
the area as there are a number of existing similar low intensity uses within the area. These
types of businesses do not often attract large crowds at once, making on street parking
manageable. Adaptive re-use should be encouraged within older neighborhoods to foster
revitalization and stabilization by preventing vacancy.
The use of the structure as an event venue causes a large concern with parking availability. The
existing concrete pad and driveway shown on the site plan do not meet City parking standards;
therefore there is no "off-street" parking available to this site. This creates the possibility of
blocking neighboring driveways, creating sight obstructions and the nearby intersections.
Staff recommends denial of the request of an events venue, as the site does not appear to
accommodate the use or have adequate available parking according to the City's Engineering
department.
Staff recommends approval of the request for Rezoning and Specific Use Permit to allow a retail
shop, art studio and administrative office with 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
and a copy be provided to the City Engineering department.
3. Any installed lighting be directional and not adversely affect neighboring properties.
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.
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being Lots 15-16, Block 24, Averill Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing
0.255 acres, more or less.