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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-16-24 PC Minutes * M I N U T E S * JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL City Council Chambers December 16, 2024 A Joint Public Hearing of the Planning Commission and City Council was held on December 16, 2024 and called to order at 3:10 p.m. with the following members present: Commission Members present: Chairman Sina Nejad Commissioner Hamza Jabbar *arrived at 3:12 pm Commissioner Spencer Jabbia Commissioner Shawn Javed Commissioner Tom Noyola Alternate Commissioner Rogers Sorrell, Jr. Commission Members absent: Commissioner Johnny Beatty Commissioner Darius Linton Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin Commissioner Eddie Senigaur Alternate Commissioner Erika Harris Councilmembers present: Mayor Roy West Councilmember Chris Durio Councilmember Randy Feldschau Councilmember Mike Getz Councilmember Audwin Samuel Councilmember A.J. Turner Also present: Chase Engman, Assistant City Attorney Demi Engman, Director of Planning & Community Development Elayna Luckey, Planner Susan Smith, Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Noyola moved to approve the minutes of the Joint Public Hearings held on November 25, 2024. Commissioner Jabbia seconded the motion. The motion to approve the minutes carried 5:0. Alternate Commissioner Sorrell entered a vote as Commissioner Jabbar was not yet present. 1 $ Planning Commission $$$ December 16, 2024 REGULAR MEETING 1) PZ2024-295: Request for approval of a Replat of Lots 1 and 2, Executive Business Park Section III, a partial Replat of Tract II, Executive Business Park Section II, and 0.3126 acres of land situated in the A. Williams League Survey, Abstract No. 385, into Lots 1 and 2 of the Caliber Beaumont Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. Applicant: Amanda Rabius of Windrose Services Location: 34810 Bench Mark Drive, 3235 and 3249 French Road Mrs. Engman presented the staff report. Amanda Rabius of Windrose Services, is seeking approval of a Replat of Lots 1 and 2, Executive Business Park Section III, a partial Replat of Tract II, Executive Business Park Section II, and 0.3126 acres of land situated in the A. Williams League Survey, Abstract No. 385, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas into Lots 1 and 2 of the Caliber Beaumont Addition, Beaumont Jefferson County, Texas. The intent of the Replat, is to adjust the property lines to allow for the development approved by the Planning Commission earlier this year. Slides of the site plan and subject property were shown. Staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. Remove the Commissioners Court and County Engineer signature blocks from the plat. 2. Correct the Name of the name of the Jefferson County Clerk from Carolyn L Guidry to Roxanne Acosta-Hellberg. 3. Provide title commitment to support general note number 10, to staff prior to recordation. Seventeen (17) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. Five (5) responses were received in favor and zero (0) were received in opposition. The applicant was not present. The public hearing on this item was opened and closed without comment. Commissioner Jabbia moved to approve the request of a Replat of Lots 1 and 2, Executive Business Park Section III, a partial Replat of Tract II, Executive Business Park Section II, and 0.3126 acres of land situated in the A. Williams League Survey, Abstract No. 385, into Lots 1 and 2 of the Caliber Beaumont Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, as requested in PZ2024-295, with the following conditions: 1. Remove the Commissioners Court and County Engineer signature blocks from the plat. 2. Correct the Name of the name of the Jefferson County Clerk from Carolyn L Guidry to Roxanne Acosta-Hellberg. 6$ $ Planning Commission $$$ December 16, 2024 3. Provide title commitment to support general note number 10, to staff prior to recordation. Commissioner Noyola seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 5:0. Commissioner Jabbar was present for the vote of this item, therefore, Alternate Commissioner Sorrell did not enter a vote for this item nor subsequent agenda items. 2) PZ2024-326: Request for approval of a Replat of a portion of Lot 1, Block B, Mayfair ndnd 2 Addition into Lots 1-A and 1-B, Block B, Mayfair 2 Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. Applicant: Access Surveyors Location: 1310 Amelia Street Mrs. Engman presented the staff report. Access Surveyors, is seeking approval of a Replat of a nd portion of Lot 1, Block B, Mayfair 2 Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas into Lots 1- nd A and 1-B, Block B, Mayfair 2 Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. The intent of the Replat, is to divide the existing .483 acres into two residential lots. Slides of the site plan and subject property were shown. Staff recommended approval of the request Twelve (12) 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) were received in opposition. The applicant was present. Colby Brackin of Access Surveyors, 11025 Old Voth Road, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that width of the smaller lot meets City of Beaumont minimum lot width requirements and has an adequate amount of roadway frontage. The public hearing on this item was opened and closed without comment. Commissioner Jabbar moved to approve the request of a Replat of a portion of Lot 1, Block B, ndnd Mayfair 2 Addition into Lots 1-A and 1-B, Block B, Mayfair 2 Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, as requested in PZ2024-326. Commissioner Javed seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 5:0. 3) PZ2024-328: Request for approval of a Preliminary Plat of Graystone Subdivision, Phase One, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. Applicant: Alberto Cua Elefano of Fittz and Shipman, Inc. Location: 3150 Wescalder Road Mrs. Engman presented the staff report. Alberto Elefano of Fittz & Shipman, Inc. has requested Preliminary Plat approval of Graystone Subdivision, Phase I. Conditional approval of this plat was previously granted in May 2022; however, development did not proceed, and the approval expired without the recordation of a final plat. The application is now being brought back to the Planning 7$ $ Planning Commission $$$ December 16, 2024 Commission for consideration of the 8.5045 acre development, which will consist of 31 new residential lots within an R-S (Residential Single-Family Dwelling) District. The proposed -of-way and a Ua^^WUfad!efdWWfe!IS\]!=dWef!>d\[hW!S`V!GSb^W!AdahW!>d\[hW*!i\[^^!ZShW!S!4.o!i\[VW!d\[YZf 37 ft. back-of-curb to back-of-curb pavement width. Water and sewer will be provided by an facilities. WjfW`e\[a`!aX!fZW!U\[fkoe IFC2021 Appendix D Section D107 States, - or two- family dwellings where T5@O@EHIF@GML!HA!HG@ the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire <II<K<MNL!<>>@LL!KH<?L)U Section 2602.002(1) states, TSPKDMM@G!@OD?@G>@!HA!HPG@KLCDI'!<>>@IM<=E@!MH!MC@!>DMR!<MMHKG@R'!LC<EE! be required in order to identify ownership and various easements, conditions, restriction , and >HO@G<GML!I@KM<DGDGB!MH!MC@!NL@!HA!MC@!E<G?!=@DGB!LN=?DOD?@?)U! Section 26.03.008(a)(2) states, T8MK@@MEDBCML!<K@!K@JNDK@?!DG!<EE!LN=?DODLDHG!?@O@EHI@?!<AM@K!MC@! effective date of this chapter, consistent with the following criteria: Streetlights shall be installed at all 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 G@>@LLDM<M@)U Section 26.03.11 states, nts and water and sewer facilities shall be provided by the T9MDEDMR!@<L@F@ subdivider in accordance with the standards and specifications for minimum water and sanitary L@P@K!K@JNDK@F@GML!HG!ADE@!DG!MC@!HAAD>@!HA!MC@!P<M@K!NMDEDMD@L!?DK@>MHK!AHK!MC@!>DMR)U Section 26.03.002(4) states, T4HEE@>MHK!LMK@@ML!<G?!FDGHK!>HEE@>MHK!LMK@@ML!LC<EE!=@!>HGLMKN>M@?!DG! new subdivisions by the subdivider. A street serving 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- LDQ!AHHM!A<>@!HA!>NK=!MH!A<>@!HA!>NK=!I<O@F@GM)U Slides of the site plan and subject property were shown. Staff recommended approval with the following conditions: 1. Future phases will require a second separate and approve fire apparatus access road. 2. The dates in the title blocks should be updated from 2022 to the current year for the execution of the Preliminary Plat. 3. Revise the streetlight layout plan to meet City Ordinance Requirements. 4. The Design of final water and sewer utilities to be approved by City Engineering. 5. Additional right-of-way must be dedicated along Felix Street to allow a sixty- Xaaf!'4.o(! wide collector street or limit future development to the west. 8$ $ Planning Commission $$$ December 16, 2024 The applicant was present. Alberto Cua Elefano of Fittz and Shipman, Inc., 1405 Cornerstone Court, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. The applicant approved of the conditions recommended by staff. Commissioner Jabbar moved to approve the request of a Preliminary Plat of Graystone Subdivision, Phase One, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, as requested in PZ2024-328, with the following conditions: 1. Future phases will require a second separate and approve fire apparatus access road. 2. The dates in the title blocks should be updated from 2022 to the current year for the execution of the Preliminary Plat. 3. Revise the streetlight layout plan to meet City Ordinance Requirements. 4. The Design of final water and sewer utilities to be approved by City Engineering. 5. Additional right-of-way must be dedicated along Felix Street to allow a sixty- Xaaf!'4.o(! wide collector street or limit future development to the west. Commissioner Jabbia seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 5:0. 4) PZ2024-346: Request for approval of a Replat of Lots 2 and 3, Delta Business Park Addition into Lots 3-A and 3-B, Delta Business Park Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. Applicant: Access Surveyors Location: 4381 and 4635 W. Cardinal Drive Mrs. Engman presented the staff report. Access Surveyors, is seeking approval of a Replat of Lots 2 and 3 Delta Business Park Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas into Lots 3-A and 3-B, Delta Business Park Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. The intent of the Replat, is to remedy an illegal division of land and legally subdivide the property into two lots for commercial or industrial development. Slides of the site plan and subject property were shown. Staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. Clearly identify the parties responsible for maintenance within the dedicated easement on the plat, subjec f!fa!fZW!=\[fkoe!SbbdahS^*!bd\[ad!fa!X\[`S^!dWUadVSf\[a`, 2. The exclusive waterline easement should not be included within the shared access easement. Mrs. Engman stated that two additional conditions have been added to the request, being: 9$ $ Planning Commission $$$ December 16, 2024 3. Add a Plat note to state mJWd!=^Wd\]e!X\[^W!Ha,!0.0...1777/*!IXX\[U\[S^!JgT^\[U!KWUadVe!aX!KWS^! Property, Jefferson County, Texas, the installation, maintenance, and repair of the Common Access Driveway and related utility and drainage facilities located therein shall be fZW!dWeba`e\[T\[^\[fk!aX!fZW!ai`Wde,n 4. Shall add a Plat note below m=\[fk!aX!<WSg_a`fn!fZW!US^^!agf!fZSf!eSke!mWjU^ge\[hW! waterline easement. n! Fifteen (15) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. Three (3) responses were received in favor and zero (0) were received in opposition. Brief discussion followed concerning specifics of the request. The applicant was present. Colby Brackin of Access Surveyors, 11025 Old Voth Road, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. The applicant approved of the conditions recommended by staff. The owner was present. Henry LaBrie, 10655 Highway 365, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that Lot 3-B will be used for future development of buildings for lease and understands that the lot cannot be divided. The public hearing on this item was opened and closed without comment. Commissioner Jabbar moved to approve the amended request of a Replat of Lots 2 and 3, Delta Business Park Addition into Lots 3-A and 3-B, Delta Business Park Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, as requested in PZ2024-346, with the following conditions: 1. Clearly identify the parties responsible for maintenance within the dedicated easement on the plat, subject to the =\[fkoe!SbbdahS^*!bd\[ad!fa!X\[`S^!dWUadVSf\[a`, 2. The exclusive waterline easement should not be included within the shared access easement. 3. Shall add a Plat note to state mJWd!=^Wd\]e!X\[^W!Ha,!0.0...1777/*!IXX\[U\[S^!JgT^\[U!KWUadVe!aX! Real Property, Jefferson County, Texas, the installation, maintenance, and repair of the Common Access Driveway and related utility and drainage facilities located therein shall TW!fZW!dWeba`e\[T\[^\[fk!aX!fZW!ai`Wde,n 4. Shall add a Plat note below the c m=\[fk!aX!<WSg_a`fn!S^^!agf!fZSf!eSke!mWjU^ge\[hW! waterline easement ,n! Commissioner Jabbia seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 5:0. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS :$ $ Planning Commission $$$ December 16, 2024 Mayor West called the Joint Public Hearings of December 16, 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. 5) PZ2024-325: Request for an Amended Specific Use Permit to allow a retail shopping center with restaurants, clothing stores, food shops, beauty salons and professional offices on the GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District portion of the property. Applicant: Hani Tohme Location: 3100 N. Major Drive Mrs. Engman presented the staff report. In February of 2017, the City Council approved a Specific Use Permit to allow a 37,750 sq. ft, retail shopping center with 216 parking spaces. The proposed tenants included retail shopping, offices and restaurants. In April of 2023, the developer received an Amended Specific Use Permit to accommodate site layout changes from the original application. Hani Tohme is requesting approval of an Amended Specific Use Permit to allow the construction of a third driveway to serve the retail shopping center. This driveway will be gated and serve as an access point for delivery trucks. MZW!egT_\[ffWV!e\[fW!b^S`e!eZai!S!3o!i\[VW!e\[VWiS^\]!fa!TW!b^SUWV!i\[fZ\[`!fZW!MWjSe!>WbSdf_W`f!aX! Transportation (TXDOT) right-of-way. Planning staff have not received a copy of a permit issued from TXDOT allowing a sidewalk within their right-of-way. Therefore, the applicant and their engaged contractor will be held responsible to ensure development of the facility follows the site plan approved by the Planning Division on March 14, 2023, which demonstrated all parts of the sidewalk to be installed on private property. Slides of the site plan and subject property were shown. Staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building and Fire Code and requirements. 2. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary -treatment and/or eWiWd!eWdh\[UWe*!\[`U^gV\[`Y!S`k!dWcg\[dW_W`fe!aX!fZW!=\[fkoe!TSU\]X^ai*!bdW FOG program. 3. Directional lighting shall be installed to reflect away from the residences located off Village Drive, south of the proposed development. 4. MZW!3o!i\[VW!e\[VWiS^\]!eZS^^!TW!Ua`efdgUfWV!a`!bd\[hSfW!bdabWdfk!S^a`Y!fZW!Xda`f!bdabWdfk!^\[`W*! unless the applicant submits to the Planning Offices written permission from the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) allowing the sidewalk to be placed within their right-of-way. <$ $ Planning Commission $$$ December 16, 2024 5. Shall submit an amended plans to the Building Official reflecting the construction of the third driveway. Forty-two (42) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. Four (4) responses were received in favor and two (2) were received in opposition. Mrs. Engman read the responses in favor encouraging new development and opposition expressing concerns of a bar in close proximity to their backyard and the area being too small to accommodate a third driveway. Brief discussion followed concerning specifics of the conditions. Mrs. Engman explained that the conditions are original to the Specific Use Permit with the exception of conditions 4 and 5, which were added to the amended request. The applicant was present. Hani Tohme of Golden Triangle Consulting Engineers, 85 Interstate Frontage Road, Suite 204A, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated TxDOT has granted final approval of the driveway. Dr. Tohme further stated that the driveway will be gated with a keypad entry for the use of deliveries only. He also discussed the drainage design, which will flow directly to the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 drainage infrastructure. The applicant approved of the conditions recommended by staff. The public hearing on this item was opened. Ronald Smith, 8070 Village Drive, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that the project has resulted in damage to his fencing. Mr. Smith also encouraged growth, but without damage to private property. Darwin Bolton, 8050 Village Drive, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that he is opposed to the driveway due to traffic safety concerns, drainage, and placement of garbage containers along the fence line. Kristine Smith, 8060 Village Drive, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. She stated the project has resulted in damage to her fencing. She further stated concerns relating to possible further fencing damage due to the turn radius of the proposed driveway. Rob Jones, 3698 Canyon Lane, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that he is in opposition to the request and inquired as to specifics of the request relating to location of the proposed driveway. Carl Gerace, 8040 Village Drive, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He inquired as to flow of traffic and turn radius of the proposed driveway. Mr. Gerace also expressed traffic safety concerns. Stacey Ojemeni, 8030 Village Drive, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. She stated that she is opposed to the request as she does not want a driveway located along the fencing and expressed concerns relating to placement of garbage containers along the fence line. Ms. Ojemeni further inquired as to whether higher fencing will be installed. =$ $ Planning Commission $$$ December 16, 2024 Denis Paquet, 2595 Sunflower Lane, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. Mr. Paquet expressed concerns relating to traffic safety. Jane Burns, 2545 Amberwood Drive, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. She stated that she is opposed to the request due to traffic safety concerns. Courtney DeBettencourt, 2589 Sunflower Lane, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. She stated the she is opposed to the request due to traffic safety concerns. The public hearing on this item was closed. The applicant was given an opportunity to speak in rebuttal. Dr. Tohme stated he will provide to the owner/developer the names and addresses of residents with damaged fencing. He further discussed specifics of the drainage infrastructure and turn radius of the proposed driveway. Dr. a landscaping buffer will be installed to provide privacy. MaZ_W!XgdfZWd!efSfWV!fZSf!S`!6o!XW`UW!i\[fZ He also stated that the owner/developer will work with the neighbors regarding placement of the garbage containers. Dr. Tohme further stated that deliveries to the property will be provided by small delivery trucks. He further noted that should the concerns of the citizens occur in the future, City ordinances are in place to protect and address those concerns. Further discussion followed concerning specifics of the request relating to fencing, the landscaping buffer, and layout of the requested driveway. Commissioner Jabbia moved to approve the request for an Amended Specific Use Permit to allow a retail shopping center with restaurants, clothing stores, food shops, beauty salons and professional offices on the GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District portion of the property, as requested in PZ2024-325, with the following conditions: 1. Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building and Fire Code and requirements. 2. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary -treatment and/or eWiWd!eWdh\[UWe*!\[`U^gV\[`Y!S`k!dWcg\[dW_W`fe!aX!fZW!=\[fkoe!TSU\]X^ai*!bdW FOG program. 3. Directional lighting shall be installed to reflect away from the residences located off Village Drive, south of the proposed development. 4. MZW!3o!i\[VW!e\[VWiS^\]!eZS^^!TW!Ua`efdgUfWV!a`!bd\[hSfW!bdabWdfk!S^a`Y!fZW!Xda`f!bdabWdfk!^\[`W*! unless the applicant submits to the Planning Offices written permission from the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) allowing the sidewalk to be placed within their right-of-way. 5. Shall submit an amended plans to the Building Official reflecting the construction of the third driveway. >$ $ Planning Commission $$$ December 16, 2024 Commissioner Javed seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 4:1 (Noyola). 6) PZ2024-339: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a vehicle storage facility in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District. Applicant: Jennifer & Buddy Dubose Location: 5525 Cole Street Mrs. Engman presented the staff report. Jennifer and Buddy Dubose of Hooked Recovery are requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit to operate a Vehicle Storage Facility to be located at 5525 Cole Street. Hooked Recovery is a repossession collector for delinquent loans of automobiles, boats, watercra Xfe*!Sfhoe*!dWUdWSf\[a`S^!hWZ\[U^We*!^Si`_aiWde*!XSd_!Wcg\[b_W`f*!gf\[^\[fk! trailers and more in collaboration with banks through the national repossession database. Notification of repossession is sent by the bank, and then accepted by Hooked Recovery where they then locate the requested repossession; once located they notify the bank, and local police department then relocate the repossessed item to the storage location at 5525 Cole Street. The item will be held on the lot for a period of 1-60 days based on the lienholders processes. City of Beaumont Police Department requires all towing services to be registered with the City, in addition to bearing proof of being licensed and permitted as a tow truck pursuant to State statues. Slides of the site plan and subject property were shown. Staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. MZW!Sbb^\[US`f!eZS^^!TW!\[`!Ua_b^\[S`UW!i\[fZ!:df\[U^We!/0,.4!S`V!4,.6!aX!fZW!=\[fkoe!UaVW!aX! ordinances. 2. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from Building Codes. 3. All repossessed items must be located within the enclosed area and shall not be stored on any right-of-way. 4. Any future construction plans must meet all requirements by Water utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, inc-flow, pre-treatment ^gV\[`Y!S`k!dWcg\[dW_W`fe!aX!fZW!=\[fkoe!TSU\] and/or FOG program. Twenty (20) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. Zero (0) responses were received in favor and one (1) was received in opposition. Protest against this request was received from more than 20% of the land immediately adjoining the subject property. Therefore, a vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the City Council shall be required to approve the requested Specific Use Permit. Brief discussion followed concerning fencing of the property. The applicant was not present. 54$ $ Planning Commission $$$ December 16, 2024 The public hearing on this item was opened and closed without comment. Commissioner Jabbar moved to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a vehicle storage facility in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District, as requested in PZ2024-339, with the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall be in compliance i\[fZ!:df\[U^We!/0,.4!S`V!4,.6!aX!fZW!=\[fkoe!UaVW!aX! ordinances. 2. The applicant shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from Building Codes. 3. All repossessed items must be located within the enclosed area and shall not be stored on any right-of-way. 4. Any future construction plans must meet all requirements by Water utilities for water and -flow, pre-treatment eS`\[fSdk!eWiWd!eWdh\[UWe*!\[`U^gV\[`Y!S`k!dWcg\[dW_W`fe!aX!fZW!=\[fkoe!TSU\] and/or FOG program. Commissioner Noyola seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 5:0. 7) PZ2024-349: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a drinking place in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District. Applicant: Dion Lowe and Alicia Ramsey Location: 3100 N. Major Drive, Building C, Suite 5 Mrs. Engman presented the staff report. Dion Lowe and Alicia Ramsey, are requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit to allow a drinking establishment to be located at 3110 N Major Drive, Building C, Suite 5. The proposed operations will run from 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM. The business plans to offer specialty drinks, and finger foods. The applicant intends to cater to after work needs for professionals, with a dress code and age limit for patrons. Slides of the site plan and subject property were shown. Staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. The establishment and property premises shall remain in compliance with the building code, fire code, zoning code, offenses and nuisance code, health and sanitation code and all other applicable codes of the city. 2. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary -flow, pre-treatment and/or eWiWd!eWdh\[UWe*!\[`U^gV\[`Y!S`k!dWcg\[dW_W`fe!aX!fZW!=\[fkoe!TSU\] FOG program. 55$ $ Planning Commission $$$ December 16, 2024 3. Shall W`da^^!\[`!fZW!<WSg_a`f!Ja^\[UW!>WbSdf_W`foe!KWS^!M\[_W!=d\[_W!=W`fWd!bdaYdS_!S`V! maintain annual subscriptions thereafter or employ security patrols during operating hours. Forty-two (42) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. Four (4) responses were received in favor and four (4) were received in opposition. Mrs. Engman read the responses in favor encouraging new development and being in favor of the request if the establishment does not produce loud noise or music to disturb the neighborhood. Those in opposition expressed concerns of noise, drunk driving, and proximity of a bar to their neighborhood and backyards. The applicants were present. Dion Lowe and Alicia Ramsey, 6370 Arrowhead Drive, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. Ms. Ramsey stated that the establishment will have a lounge atmosphere with no loud music. Mr. Lowe stated that he has previous experience operating a bar and restaurant. Ms. Ramsey further stated that security will be provided during operating hours. The applicant approved of the conditions recommended by staff. Brief discussion followed concerning the number of staff to be employed and the site occupancy rate. The public hearing on this item was opened. Courtney DeBettencourt, 2589 Sunflower Lane, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. She stated the she is opposed to the request due to concerns of noise, lighting, property safety, traffic safety, and property value. Charles Cox, 3510 Grayson Lane, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that he is opposed to the request due to traffic safety concerns. Denis Paquet, 2595 Sunflower Lane, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. Mr. Paquet expressed concerns relating to the age limit of the establishment patrons, noise, and drunk driving. He further inquired as to the type of drinking place that will be operated. Darwin Bolton, 8050 Village Drive, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that the owner/developer has not addressed the ditch/hole created along his property line as a result of the project. Mr. Bolton further stated that he is opposed to the request due to noise, drunk driving, location of the outdoor patio, and traffic safety concerns. Rob Jones on behalf of the Fairfield Homeowners Association, 3698 Canyon Lane, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that the Association is opposed to the request due to noise, drunk driving, and traffic safety concerns. Kristine Smith, 8060 Village Drive, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. She stated the she is opposed to the request due to noise, patron age, location of the outdoor patio, and traffic safety concerns. 56$ $ Planning Commission $$$ December 16, 2024 Jane Burns, 2545 Amberwood Drive, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. She stated that she is opposed to the request due to close proximity of the subdivision and neighborhood park, drunk driving, and traffic safety concerns. Ms. Burns further encouraged the Commission to take into consideration the opposition expressed by the residents of Fairfield Subdivision. The public hearing on this item was closed. The applicants were given an opportunity to speak in rebuttal. Mr. Lowe stated that classical or jazz music will be played, not loud music. He further stated that security will be on site and that the establishment will be geared to persons aged 25 and up. Ms. Ramsey stated that traffic safety concerns currently exist. She further stated that the business floor plan calls for a large seating area in order to give it a lounge atmosphere. Ms. Ramsey further stated that employees will be trained to not over-serve alcohol to customers. Mr. Lowe then provided more details relating to hours of operation. The public hearing on this item was re-opened. Jane Burns, 2545 Amberwood Drive, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. She stated that the Commission cannot allow approval of the request as the residential location is not proper. Darwin Bolton, 8050 Village Drive, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that drinking will take place at the establishment, which will destroy the neighborhood. Denis Paquet, 2595 Sunflower Lane, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. Mr. Paquet stated that the business plan is not proper for the residential area and encouraged the Commission to review the plan. Kristine Smith, 8060 Village Drive, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. She inquired as to the City ordinance regulating the service ratio of food-to-alcohol. Mrs. Engman noted that the current request for a drinking establishment allows for the sale of more alcohol than food. Ms. Smith further stated that she is opposed to the request. The public hearing on this item was closed. Commissioner Noyola moved to deny the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a drinking place in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District, as requested in PZ2024-349. Commissioner Javed seconded the motion. The motion to deny the request carried 5:0. OTHER BUSINESS None. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:39 P.M. 57$ $