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Home My WebLink AboutMay 2025 BOA Packet*A G E N D A * BOARD C]rADJUSTMENT City Council Chambers, City Hall 801 Main Street., Beaumont, Texas Public Hearing 2-OOp.rn. The meeting will also be broadcasted on the Citys YouTube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnY6nNk8zfXZu]MglzbwEB,g *A G E N D /m * APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval Ofthe minutes ofthe meeting held February Fi2O25. SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES -PUBLIC HEARING 1)File zToconsider arequest for aVariance tothe minimum side yard setback requirements in acommercial zoning district. Applicant: Eduardo Rodriguez Location-, ZS3O0l1m Street 71File :Toconsider arequest for aVariance toomit the sidewalk requirements in a commercial zoning district. Applicant: Nick Ferguson Location: 4390 W Cardinal Drive 3) Toconsider arequest for aVariance boreduce the minimum front yard setback along Fannin Street and to reduce the minimum perimeter and off-street parking landscaping requirements to the parking lots to the north and northwest of the development. Applicant: Baptist Hospitals ofSoutheast Texas Location: 325OFannin Street OTHER BUSINESS Mx1 rel I I M91 01� Persons with disabilities who plan to join this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact Kaltrina M\nick at4O9'88Q-3777. *MINUTES* BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT February 6, 2025 Council Chanibei-s, City Hall, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas A meeting of the Board of Adjustment was held on FebrUary 6, 2025 and called to order at 3:19 p.m. with the following members present - Chairman an Timaeus *arrived at 3:2 1 Board Member Jeff Beaver Board Men-ibcr Tom Rowe Board Member Rogcrs Sorrell Jr. Alternate Board Member Chris Jones Alternate Board Member Steve Lucas Board Members absent: Board Member Joey Hilliard Also present: Elayna Luckey, Plaiiaicr Sharae Reed, City Attorney Susan Smith, Recording Secretary Actflig Chairman Beaver stated that the meeting will be turned over to Chairman Timaeus upoll his arrival. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Alternate Board Member Jones moved to approve the minutes of the December 5, 2024 meeting. Board Member Sorrcll seconded the motion. The mot -ion to approve the minutes carried 5:0. Chairman Timaeus not yet present. SWEARING' IN OF WITNESSES All witnesses Nvere sworn in at 3-021 p.m. Chairman Tituacus arrived at 3:21 p.m. PUB11C HEAWNG BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Febrtiary 6, 2025 File PZ2025-9: To consider a request for a Variance to reduce a minimum setback requirement in an industrial zoning district Applicant: Ron Cleveland Location: 1870 Louisiana Street Mrs. Luckey presented the staff report. Ron Cleveland, on behalf of Tiger Industrial, Is requesting a Variance to reduce the mininium setback requirement for the southern property line at the property located at 18 70 Louisiana Street. The property is zoned L-1 (Light Industrial) that requires a ininin-tum setback of 25' when abutting a street right-of-way. The applicant is seeking to reduce the setback requirement fron-i 25' to 10' at the southern property line to construct a new building. The location Hof the neN�T building will be aligiied with the existing building, parking lot, and driveways. The applicant shall have the burden of proof to dcmonstrate that all three conditions necessary for approval have been met: The applicant shall have the burden ofpro ' to demonstrate that all three conditions necessary for approval have been met: A) That the granting of the Variance will not be contrary to the public interest; B) That literal enforcement of the Chapter will result in unnecessary hardship because of exceptional narrowness, shallowness, shape, topography or other extraordinary or exceptional physical situation or physical condition unique to the specific piece of property in question. "Umiecessary hardship" shall mean physical hardship relating to the property itself. The following may also be considered when determining C�unnecessary hardship": (1) The cost of compliance with the zoning ordinance is greater than fifty (50) percent of the appraised value of the structure as shown on the most recent certified appraisal roll; (1i) Compliance would result in a loss to the lot on -Which the structure is located of at least twenty-five (25) percent of the area on which development may physically occur; (iii) Compliance would result in the structure not in compliance with a requirement of another city ordinance, building code, or other requirement; (1v) Compliance would result in the unreasonable encroacluiient. on an adjacent property or casement; or (v) The city considers the structure to be a nonconforming structure. 2 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT February 6, 2025 As distinguished from a hardship relating to convenience or caprice, and the hardship must not result fron-i the applicant's or property owner's own actions; C) That by granting the Variance, the spirit of the ordinance will be observed and substantial justice will be done. Ten (10) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (too) feet of the subject property. Nine (9) responses were received in favor and zero (0) were received in opposition. Slides of the subj ect property and site pl an were sh o wn - Brief discussion followcd coneeming location of the rcqucsted setback. The applicant was present. Ron Cleveland of Tiger Industrial, 7999 Gladys Avenue, Suite 102, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. Ile stated that the surrounding propertics are owned by Tiger Industrial, therefore, the request will only affect the business. Further discussion followed concerning specifics of the request relating to the stated acreage of the requested item. Alternate Board Member Jones moved to approval a request for a Variance to reduce a minimum setback requirement in an industrial zoning district from 25' to 10' for the southern property line at the property located at 1870 Louisiana Street to allow construction of a new building, as requested in File PZ2025-9. Board Member Beaver seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Chairman Timaeus-Aye; Board Member Beaver -Aye; Board Member Rowe -Abstained; Board Member Soffell-Aye; Alternate Board Member Jones -Aye; Alternate Board Member Lucas -Aye. The motion to approve the request carried 5:0:1 (Rowe). Board Member Rowe abstained as his company has provided professional services to the property owner. OTHER BUSINESS None. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 3:31 P.M. 3 DATE: May l,2OZ5 TO: Board of Adjustment FROM: BaynaLuckev Planner SUBJECT: To consider a request for a Varia nce to the rn i n imu m side yard setback requirements in a commercial zoning district. FILE: PZ2025-104 Eduardo Rodriguez is reqUesting a Variance to reduce the minimurn side yard setback requirement for the southern property line at the property located at 2-530 N 11th Street. The property is mixed zoned GC -MD (Genene| CommendaI— Mubi FamUy OweUing) and R- (Res idenL\aI—Single Famik/ OvveU\ng), howeverihe proposed structure will sit within the GC -MD por-tion of the property. The GC -MD zoning district reqUires a minimum setback of 5' when abutting a property in a nonresidential district. The applicant is seeking to reduce the setback requirement from 5'toz'atthe southern property line toconstruct astorage building. The location and size of the proposed accessory building was designed to be aligned with the existing building to prevent the loss of any additional parking. The applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that all three conditions necessary for approval have been met: A) That the granting ofthe Variance will not becontrary tothe public interest; B) That literal enforcement of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship because of exceptional narrowness, shallowness, shape topography urother extraordinary orexcept|ona\ physical situation or hardship physical condition unique to the specific piece of property in question. "Unnecessary hardshlo"shaUmeanphvs|ce|hardsh\pne<aiingtothepropertyhseK ThefoUovv\ngmaya|sobeconsideredvvhendztermlninQ°unneoessaryhardsh|o^� (i)The cost of compliance with the zoning ordinance is greater than fifty (50) percent of the a[pra ised va)ue of the structu re asshownonthemost rece nt ce rt if ieda ppra isalm|1j; (ii) Compliance would result in a loss to the lot on which the structure is located of at leas twenty-five (25) percent of the area on which development may physically occur; (111) Compliance would result in the structure not in compliance with a requirement of another c ity ordinance, building code, or other requirement; (iv) Compliance would result in the unreasonable encroachment on an adjacent property or easement; or (v) The city considers the structure to be anonconforming structure. Asdistinguished from ahardship relating ioconvenience orcaprice, and the hardship must not result [\ That by granting the Va ria nce, the spi rit of the ordinance will he observed a nd su bstantial justice will be done. Exhibits are attached. PUBUC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to propet-ty owners- 16 - Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition — . LEGAL DESCRIPTION Being Plat DlG Tract 2O�A.Williams Survey and aportion ofTract 7ofJ.8.LenghamEstates, Beaumont, NORTH: Commercial EAST: Residential SOUTH: Educational WEST: Commercial COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: \N/gB]R: SANITARY SEVVERSERVICE: Eduardo Rodriguez Eduardo Rodriguez 2530NIIm Street GC -MD (General Commercial —Multi FamUyDvveUinp & R'S(Residential —Single Family Dwelling) ~0.667acres Religious Organization X—Area determined tobeoutside the 5OO' yearfloodp|ain SURROUNDING ZONING: GC -MD (General Commercial — Multi Family Dwelling) RS (Residential —Single Family Dwelling) GC -MD Conservation Revitalization 11mS1reet—M ajorArter1a\ urba.nwit halOO'rig ht-of- !wayandSS'pavementvv(d1h. open ditch. O°water line. 811sanitary sewer line. PROPERTY NER NOTICES SENT WITHIN 2001 THE GRAND HOTEL INC FOXW RTH INVESTMENTS I LLC FOXWORTH INVESTMENTS 11 LLC RABAGO ARNOLD BEECH PROPERTIES BROUCHET PATRICK & KIMBERLY READ. COFFEE XPERIENCE LLC VALADEZ RAFAEL & EVANGEL.INA TH MASJOYCE M DXEY-PLEASANT PROPERTIES LLC TOT TWN CHILD DEVI LO PMEf T CENTER LLC LEIVA VICTOR VLADIMII & ANA MARIA MINISTERIO INTERN CIONAL NUEVA GONZALEZ CAf L S & JUANA MAR`CELA FISCAL -CA ARE DERRY CLEAL PATRICK JR BEAUMONT POST ACUTE LLC B EA uM O NT Planning & Community Development Case Type:Planning and Zoning Case Status: REVIEW Case Sub Typo: Variance Tag Name: Nueva Vida En Cristo Case #: PZ2025-104 Initiated On: 4/212025 12:33-23PM Location: 2530 N 11TH ST, BEAUMONT, 77703 Individuals listed on the record: Applicant Eduardo Rodriguez 2530 N. 11th St Beaumont, TX 77703 Property owner Home, Phone: 4095506239 Work Phone, Cell Phone: 4095508358 E-Mail: nuevavidaencristousa@gmaiLcom Eduardo Rodriguez Home Phone- 4095506239 2530 N. 11th St Work Phone: Beaumont, TX 77703 Cell Phone: 4095508358 E-Mail. nuevavidaencristousa@gniall.coni Type of Variance: Legal. Description That the granting of the variance will not be contrary to the public interest That literal enforcement of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship That by granting the variance, the spirit of the ordinance will be observed and substantial justice will be done Notes: Variance I believe that the variance to the 5-foot setback requirement will not be of contrary to any public interest. I believe that variance of the 5-foot setback requirement will not create any unnecessary harclships, or conflicts within our commercial property, the public, or the city of beaurnont. I agree because although we are requesting a variance we will not be disrupting or create any unreasonable burden on other property owners in our community or surrounding our commercial building. We in no way intend to interfere with the zoning ordinance. Case Type: Planning and Zoning Case It: PZ2025-104 Page I of 1 Printed On: 4/1012025 I STE 11-110 1 MY F R- N AC 10 �! A L 111 tj F'. VA E ij, 0 i�� I S 0 2-530 N 11 th Street Boau Ilion I TX 77 7 03- 4 6 04 NUEVAVIDA Telephone, 409-550-8358 Email: iglesiadbearnoril@yahoo.corn March 31st 2025 To Wilom It May Concern, I am writing on behalf of Nueva Vida En Cristo regarding our request for a permit to install a storage f;acifflty with a cement slab foundation. Our team has diligently gathered the necessary documentation and construction plans for the City of Beaumont's reV10W and approval. In doling so, we have encountered a challenge beyond our control during the permit 8ppliCaflon process. Our site surveys indicate that the proposed stwcturo will be positioned 4 feet frorn the property line, which falls 1 foot short of the recommended 5-foot setback requirement. However, it is important to note that our existing church building, constructed in the 1980s, is also situated 4 feel from the pFOpffty 1(ne. Aligning the new storage facility with the current church structure is essential to maximizing our available space. A deviation from this alignment would signifiGantly reduce our a[ready limited parking capacity at the side and rear of the church. Given our congregation's growth in recent years, parking is already constrained, and ni3intaining a functional traffic flow is becoming increasingly difficult, The proposed storage facility, measuring 40 feet In length and 16 feet in width, is designed to align precisely Frith the existing building, ensuring efficient use of space without the lass of additional parking lot space. We respectfully request your consideration of our request to maIntain the proposed layout despite tile 1-foot variance from the setback requirement. We believe this adjustment is both practical and necessary to accommodatO our congregation's needs without compromising the integriky of the city's zoninq guidelines. For further reference, I have, attached our permit nUmber BP2025-2018 where You Oil" locate 3 variety of supporting documenlation, including our site P1811 and project details, to provido a comprehensive overview of our proposal. Thank you for your time and consideraliorl. We appreclato your support In this matter and look forward to your response. Respo rly ry Eduardo RodriYUG1Z Pastor of Niteva Vida En Cristo, USA Val MT PARIclWqUff 1EXIVIw(f"w— iWq Uff 0 lExlbTtN(V Re P i1 iciA WT W 4' 91 1- to gxltTtWGI oo Exit-nc-I MC-TAL, BUILOINQ ui a_ z 0 z D ti, W z w J ry 0 ry C CD .J ti LU Lo a- Q L w co z -10* To consider a r nest for a Variance to tie minimum side yard setback rc al zoning fflstflct. requirements 'in a comme i Applicant* Eduardo Rodriguez Location: 2530 N Ilth Street 0 10 Feet 1�� e • I I� � � e ' • e • y + � $ �•! i, zG a'saA�� • - � t ® 'af Legend lk JMPZ202-5w-104 ,. IAl �. VIP 41 IF F � _ _ _ rrt.r —'ram � *• q Ta hi4 ^� p* x i _ v' • ti y _ i 1Wwrov E9 a t pr a — i w M1 �•�� '�P �. •�•e �, � - ____-� .�-�,=ems, ,�� w " GC -D 1 • � a� r � _ -—_ _ • � 1 e 01 =3• d DATE: May 1, 2025 TO: Board of Adjustment FROM: ElavnaLuckey Planner 3QBJECT Toconsider arequest for aVariance toomitthe sidewalk requirements lnacommercial zoning district. FILE: PZ2025'111 STAFF REPORT Nick Ferguson isrequest]ng a Variance to omit the sidewalk requirements for the property located at 4390 W Cardinal Drive. The properLy is zoned GC -MD (General Commercial — Multi Family Dwelling) and located along an Arterial Roadway. New commercial developments along Arterial roadways require a 5" sidewalk to be construc1ed.Thes\tep|aoorigina|k/submitted=ndapprovedinDctober2O23,|ndudedLhenaquired sidewalk, however the sidemo|k was indicated to be within the Texas Department of Transportation UXOOT\ right-of-way. TXDOT did not approve the request for the placement of the sidewalk within their right-of-way. Additionally, the sidewalk was shown to end at a Drainage district 46 to the west and a vacant undeveloped property to the east, establishing that there would be no connectivity to the sidewalk. The applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that all three conditions necessary for approval have been met: A) That the g ra nti n g of theVa ria nce wiUnot be cont ra ry to thepu blic|nterest; B) That literal enforcement ofthe ordinance will result inunnecessary herdshipbecauseof exceptional narrowness, shallowness, shape topography or other extraordinary or exceptional physical situation or hardship physical condition unique tothe specific piece of properLy in question. "Unnecessaryhardsh|u°shall mean physical hardship relating iothe property itself. The following may also be considered when determining "un necessary hardship~: (i)The cost ofcompliance with the zoning ordinance is greater than fifty (5O) percent ofthe appraised value ofthe sLructunersshown onthe most recent certified appraisal roll; (i) Compliance would result in a loss to the lot on which the structure is located of at least twenty-five (25) percent of the area on which development may physically occur; (Hi) Compliance would result in the structure not in compliance with a requirement of another city ordinance, building code, or other requirement; (iv) Compliance would result in the unre-asonable encroachment on an adjacent property or easement; or (v) The city considers the strUcture to be a nonconforming structure. /mdistinguished from ahardship relating toconvenience orcaprice, and the hardship must not result C) That by granting the Variance, the spirit of the ordinance will be observe6 and substantial justice will be done. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 7 . Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition I LEGAL DESCRIPTION Being a portion of Tract 5-A and a portion of Tract 6-A, Mrs. SC. Cartwright Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 8.011 acres, more or less. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER. LOCATION: EXISTING ZONING: PROPERTY SIZ14, EXISTING LAND USES: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: SURROUNDING LAND USES, NORTH: EAST: Nick Ferguson Abiding Grace LP 4390 W Cardinal Drive GC -MD (General Commercial —Mufti Family Dwelling) "8.011 acres Commercial X —Area determined to be outside the 500- year flood plain SURROUNDING ZONING: Commercial GC -MD (General Commercial --Multi Family Dwelling) Vacant GC -MD SO UTH: U.S. HWY 69 WEST: Commercial COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: STREETS: DRAINAGE: WATER: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: NA Ll (Light industrial) Stable Area U.S. Hwy. 69, 96y & 287 (Cardinal Drive Freeway with varying right-of-way widths. Curb and gutter. 8111 water line. sill sanitary sewer line. PROPERTY OWNED I TI 'ES SENT WITHIN 200 ' 1TEX PARTNERS HOLDINGS LLC A 1TI CH MISSIONARY BAPTIST TI E R'S LAIR LP TLC PROPERTIES INC TIE'S LAIR LP BEAUMO T GRACFLAKE T WNH MES BEAT PLACE LP BEA UMIONT Planning & Community Development Case Type -Planning and Zoning Case Status: REVIEW Case Sub Type: Variance Tag Name: Abiding Grace Apartments Public Case #.- PZ2025-111 Sidewalk (5/1) Location: 4390 W CARDINAL DR, BEAUMONT, 77705 Initiated On: 4/412025 12:31,47PM Individuals listed on the record: Applicant Nick Ferguson Home Phone, 3735 Honeywood Trail Work Phone: Port Ailhur, TX 77642 Cell Phone- 409-782-6982 E-Mail. nick.ferguson@itexgrp.com Agent Tracy Ambridge Home Phone- 3735 Honeywood Trail Work Phone: Port Arthur, TX 77642 Cell Phone: 409-540-0134 E-Mail: Tracy. Ambridge@ltexgrp.com Property Owner Abiding Grace LP Home Phone: 9 Greenway Plaza Work Phone: Houston, TX 77046 Cell Phone- E-Mail: as Type- Planning and Zoning Page 1 of 2 Case#: PZ2025-1 11 Printed On: 4/8/2025 BEAU MC3 NT Planning & Community Development Type of Variance: Variance Legal Description BEING 8.012 (Called 8.011) acres of land out of and a part of Tracts 5-A and 6-A, Partition Map No. 1. McFaddin Trust, City of Beaumont, and being recorded under Clerks File Number 2023033872 of the Official Public Records of Jefferson County, Texas. That the granting of the variance will The granting of the variance wlil not be contrary to the public interest, not be contrary to the public interest as it considers the unique features of the property, including a ditch on the West side. The ditch presents a natural barrier that complicates the enforcement of the ordinance on the West end of the property. That literal enforcement of the Literal enforcement of the ordinance would result in unnecessary ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship as it would require the removal of established trees on the hardship property. These trees are integral to the site's aesthetic, environmental, and ecological value, and their removal would not only diminish the property's character but also harm the surrounding ecosystem, The hardship arises from the impracticality of meeting the ordinance's requirements without causing significant and irreversible damage to the natural landscape That by granting the variance, the By eliminating the sidewalk, the variance still upholds the spirit of the spirit of the ordinance will be observed ordinance by recognizing unique site conditions and addressing and substantial justice will be done practical constraints. The removal may also help mitigate safety concerns, enhance the overall functionality of the property, and align with the surrounding environment. Additionally, granting this variance serves to provide substantial justice by ensuring that the property owner is not unduly burdened by requirements that are not feasible or necessary in this specific case. Notes: Case Type: Planning and Zoning Page 2 af 2 Case -n- PZ2025-1 11 Printed On: 4/8/2025 'mITEX Attention: City of Beaumont Planning and Zoning Department P.O. Box 3927 Beaumont, TX 77704 Dear Mernbers of the Planning and Zoning Board, I am writing to formally request a variance, to eliminate the requirement for a sidewalk as part of the development of the property located at 4390 W. Cardinal Dr. After careful consideration of the specific conditions surrounding the property, I believe that granting this variance would serve the best interests of both the propei-ty and the community. The request for this -variance is primarily due to the following factors: 1. TXDOT Right of Way: TXDOT does not permit sidewalks within their right of way, which restricts our ability to comply with the ordinance as originally intended. 2. DD6 Ditch on the West Side: If the sidewalk were moved behind the property line., it would end abruptly at the DD6 ditch on the west side of the property, rendering the sidewalk incomplete and impractical. The ditch presents a significant physical barrier, further complicating the side walk's implementation. 3. East Side Conditions: On the east side of the property, there is a vacant lot with no connecting sidewalk and is densely wooded. This further complicates the continuity of pedestrian access, as it would require additional adjustments to the property that are not feasible without creating unnecessary hardship. Given these conditions.,, I respectfully request that the city .grant a variance to eliminate the sidewalk requirement for this property. Granting this variance will allow us to preserve the natural landscape, including the trees, and address the challcliges posed by the surrounding environment. This approach ensures that we can develop the property in a manner that respects both the ordinance's spirit and the property's unique characteristics. appreciate your time and consideration of this request. Please feel free to contact me at o9) 782-6992 or Nick. Fer9US0n@itexgrv. .core if you have any questions or require additional information. I look forward to your favorable response. THE ITEX GROUP, LLC 3735 Honeywood Ct. Port Arthur, TX 77642 sit Him, lilmi all I jr A ki its IjiliF iq, 1,143, 1.2 ri I 35 tit gat JIF r � -1 C3 q f 1* + cu :F 9 � > Iv R2 R IL j or rn I I LULI I Illes To c ider a request for a Varian o omit thidewall requirements in commercial zoning distrkt. ppilcant: Mck Ferguson L 0 W Cardinal Drive 0 100 Feet Ir- -., ram- _�.��tk t 7 P _ --L!eqend,-- Aa W02 5 A Ili . e f'r 1 00_" { 11-- YO , ' ' -' e t jp z. jo or 40 lot Al AL IL CA Rb r r j " 11 'i� " - rya•' - r ��"� r ' - � ": - - ' ` ' -, _ - _. _ � , - ' J .t r .. ar �y .6 , ., I� pF .. i. ._.. -* _ lam � �..- � - - T - � - - __._ , T - • + I - I a� tl �1p 1 � � ' � - a1Sr tT�. �� ti + r r , � '� ! ; • - " - DATE: May 1'2OZ5 TO: Board ofAdjustment FROM: Elayna Luckey, Planner I S U0[CT: Toconsider arequest for oVariance to reduce the minimum f ront yard setback and to reduce the minimum perimeter and off-street parking landscaping reqUirements to the parking lots 10the north and northwest ofthe development. F|LE: PZ2025-119 STAFFRFPORT BaptistHosPita bofSoutheast Texas isoequesdnAthneevariancesfor the pro perty|ocatedat3ZSOFann\n Street, which is zoned GC -MD (General Commercial — MultiFamily Dwelling). The zoning ordinance requires e 20'front setback, perimeter landscaping along parking area facing apublic rhgWt-of-way,and permanently landscaped islands, peninStIlas, or medians within parking areas with more than 20 spaces. ReqUested variances: l. Front Setback (South Side) The applicant seeks to reduce the front setback along Fannin Street from 20" to 5" to accommodate a proposed expansion. To align with the intent of the landscaping ordinance, landscaping will be installed along the front property line abutting Fannin Street to screen parking areas and enhance property appearance. 2. Perimeter and Landscaping Edge Reduction (North Side) With the planned expansion to the SOUth enabling removal of existing buildings to the north, additional parking areas for employees and supply deliveries will be created. The applicant requests to reduce the reqUired 6-foot landscaped edge along the northern property line abutting Brenham Street and the 10' perimeter buffer between the commercial and residential zoning district to the north of the site. They intend to replace the fence to provide an opaque screen shielding the parking area from public view to maintaln a buffer with nearby residential properties along Brenham Street. 3. Eliminate Landscaped Peninsula Requirements (North O^Northwest Parking lot) The buildings existing along the north property line will be removed and replaced with approximately 78parWng spots, The Northwest parking area has 57 parking spots and the proposed reconfiguration will create 69parking spots. Theordinancesrequire1|andscapedpeminsu1eper1OparNngspaoesfor parking areas containing more than 1OOspaces. The applicant requests toreduce the m\nimumOff- street |andscapingrequirementsforthenorthandnorthmestparNng(oihom14peninsu|aauzO. Reduc[ng1henumberofpen|nsu|asvviUalow separation ofstaff andvis|torparNngareoswN|e maximizing the available staff parking. The applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that all three conditions necessary for approval have been met: 8) That Utena|enfooementofthe ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship because of ^ exceptional narrownesssheUowness,,shape topography orother extraordinary orexceptiona| physical situation or hardship physical condition unique to the specific piece of property in question. "Unnecessaryhardship" shall mean physical hardship relating tothe property itself. ThefoUovvingmaya\sobeconslderedvvhendetermining"unnecessaryhardship~. 0��pUan��e�ni��n��r�ani�8��e '' h the L rtceriUledappnaixalnd� �ppnaisedvaiueofih�structuneas� shown emos ne�� (\) Compliance would result in a loss tothe lot on which the s(ructure is located of at least twenty-five (2S)percent ofthe area onwhich development may physically occun (iii) Compliance would result in the structure not. in compliance with a requirement of another city ordinance, building code, orother requirement; (iv) Compliance would result in the unreasonable encroachment on an adjacent property or easement; or (v)The city considers the structure tobeanonconforming Structure. Asdistinguished from ahardship relating toconvenience orcaprice, ' and the hardship must n0tresub fromthe applicant's orproperty owner's own actions; C1 That by granting the Variance, the spirit of the ordinance will be observed and substantial justice will be done, Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 35 - Responses in Favor . Responses in opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION Being plat [-5 Tract 29 and Tract 52 D'G, David Brown Survey Beaumont, Jefferson County., Texas containing S.341 acres, more or less. GENERAL INFORMATIONPUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: LOCATION: EXISTING ZONING: PROPERTY SIZE: EXISTING LAND USES: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE.6 SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Residential EAST: Commercial SOUTH: Commercial WEST: Commercial COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: STREETS: DRAINAGE: WATER: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas 3250 Fannin Street GC -MD (General Commercial —Multi Family Dwelling) —5.341 acres Commercial X — Area determined to be outside the 500- year flood plain SURROUNDING ZONING: RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) GC -MD (General Commercial --Multi Family Dwelling) GC -MD Conservation Revitalization Fannin Street — Major Collector - urban with an 80' right-of-way and 351 pavement width. Curb and gutter. 6.P) water line. 61P) sanitary sewer line. 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Variance Tag Name: Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas - Case #: PZ2025-119 Behavioral Health Hospital Expansion Location: 3250 FANNIN ST, BEAUMONT, 77701 Initiated On: 4/812025 11-13:47AM Individuals listed on the record: Applicant Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas 3250 Fannin Street Beaumont, TX 77701 Agent Architectural Alliance Incorporated 350 Pine St Ste 720 Beaurnont, TX 77701 Horne Phone: 409 212-5080 Work Phone: Cell Phone: 210 412-0411 E-Mail: justin.doss@bhset.net Home Phone: 4098667196 Work Phone: Cell Phone: 409 656-6307 E-Mail: riones@arrhitect-aia.com Agent Leavins Design and Engineering Home Phone: 409 245-5130 3250 Eastex Fwy Work Phone: Beaumont, TX 77703 Cell Phone: 409 658-8311 E-Mail: zrowe@lead1lc.corn Type of Variance: Variance Legal Description 5.8738 Acres Tract or Parcel of Land David Brown Survey, Abstract No. 5 Noah. Tevis League, Abstract No. 52 Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas That the granting of the variance will The granting of the variance will not be contrary to public interest. not be contrary to the public interest This variance is consistent with the surrounding developments and is not injurious to the PLIMG, nor prohibitive to other neighboring properties. This same variance has been given to a neighboring property. That literal enforcement of the Enforcement of this ordinance would create an unnecessary hardship ordinance will result in unnecessary by limiting the hospital's ability to expand its facilities. Given the hardship essential role this hospital plays in serving the health and well-being of our community, it is imporlant to ensure it has adequate space to grow and meet increasing demands. That by granting the variance, the Granting the variance aligns with the spirit of the ordinance, which is spirit of the ordinance will he observed intended to promote health, safety, and general welfare of the and substantial justice will he done community. Allowing the hospital to proceed with its addition will enhance its capacity to serve the public, which is consistent with those goals. In this case, strict enforcement would hinder access to essential healthcare services, while granting the variance ensures that the facility can meet current and future needs. Therefore, substantial justice will be done by balancing the intent of the ordinance with the practical needs of the community. Notes: Case Type: Planning and Zoning page I of I Case M PZ2025-11 9 Printed On: 4/10/2025 Architectural Alliance,lnc, April 9, 2025 Board of Adjustments City of Beaumont Beaumont, TX 77704 Subject: Request for Variance — Baptist Behavioral Health Hospital Expansion Dear Members of the Board of Adjustments, On behalf of Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, I respectfully submit this request for a variance to support the proposed expansion of the Baptist Behavioral Health Hospital located at 3250 Fannin Street, Beaumont, Texas. The planned expansion will add 72 additional beds to the facility, enabling us to meet the growing demand for behavioral health services within our community. In order to proceed with this essential project, we are requesting variances for the following site development requirements: 1. Reduction of the GC -MD Front Building Setback along Fannin Street from 20 feet to 5 feet. o This variance will provide the necessary buildable area to construct the hospital addition, as maintaining the current 20-foot setback would prohibit the new building from fitting within the lot. o Parking will be provided on the ground floor beneath the new addition. o The reduced setback will align our building with other properties along Fannin Street. 0 A similar variance was granted to Ehrhart School in 2018. 0 Additional landscaping will be provided along the ROW and elsewhere on the site to beautify the property for patients, visitors and the travelling public. o This variance is consistent with the surrounding developments and is not injurious to the public, nor prohibitive to other neighboring properties. 350 Pine Street, Suite 720 409.8B6.7196 Ronald M. Jones, AIA Beaumont, Texas 77701 www.architectall.com GADc6202Z22020A Fa nn1n Behavioral Health Additions and RenovatlonsM Build Ing GodewadancaWarlance Request Cover LeVer DRAFT-1.d ocx Page i of 2 2. Eliminate landscape requirements for Parking lots that are not visible from Fannin Street. The existing parking lot west of the hospital and north of [Eric Meadows Building Address] is hidden from public view. Removing lands cap ' e requirements in this lot will allow for additional employee parking and improved semi -trailer access for deliveries. Additional parking will be created by demolishing buildings north of the hospital. This lot will primarily serve employees and will not be visible to the public. Eliminating landscaping requirements will enable us to provide the necessary parking spaces for our staff. We will maintain and expand the current irrigation system to ensure continued landscaping for areas visible from Fannin Street. 3. Allow an opaque fence to be utilized along the north property line fronting Brenham Street in lieu of landscape screening. The existing fence along Brenham Street provides essential security for our property. 0 Retaining or replacing this fence with a similar structure is necessary for the safety of our patients, as it serves as a containment barrier in the event of an elopement. o The current status quo will be perpetuated with minimal public visibility. Additional landscaping being provided elsewhere onsite to beautify the surroundings. 4 - We appreciate your time and consideration of these variance requests, which are crit"Ical to ensuring the successful expansion of the Behavioral Health Hospital. We welcome the opportunity to discuss this request further and provide any additional information needed. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to your favorable review. SiI Y) Ck Ronald M. Jones) AIA 350 Pine Sheet, Suite 720 409.866.7196 Ronald M. 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