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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-15-25 PC Minutes * M I N U T E S * JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL City Council Chambers December 15, 2025 A Joint Public Hearing of the Planning Commission and City Council was held on December 15, 2025 and called to order at 3:00 p.m. with the following members present: Commission Members present: Chair Lynda Kay Makin Commissioner Johnny Beatty Commissioner Hamza Jabbar Commissioner Shawn Javed Commissioner Darius Linton Commissioner Bill Little Commissioner Lauren Mason Commissioner Mark Sonnier II Commissioner Janelle Templeton Alternate Commissioner Rogers Sorrell, Jr. (not voting) Commission Members absent: Alternate Commissioner Eddie Senigaur Councilmembers present: Mayor Roy West Councilmember Cory Crenshaw Councilmember Chris Durio Councilmember Joey Hilliard Councilmember Mike Williams Also present: Sharae Reed, City Attorney Demi Engman, Director of Planning & Community Development Elayna Luckey, Planner II Catherine Allen, Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Jabbar moved to approve the minutes of the Joint Public Hearings held on November 17, 2025. Commissioner Mason seconded the motion. The motion to approve the minutes carried 9:0. 1 $ Planning Commission $$$ December 15, 2025 REGULAR MEETING 1) PZ2025-245: Request for approval of a Preliminary Plat of The Meadows Subdivision Phase Five-West, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas Applicant: Schaumburg & Polk, Inc. Location: Extension of Meadow Run to the south Mrs. Engman reported that the applicant requested for this item to be tabled until the next meeting. 2) PZ2025-377: Request for approval of a Replat of Lot 30, Block 16, West Oakland Addition and of Lot 4, Tract 1, Block 2, C.E. Smith Addition and of Lots 11, 12 and 13, Block 2 into Lots 1-4, Block 1, United Subdivision, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 33.07 acres more or less. Applicant: Windrose Land Surveying Location: 5945, 6001 Walden Road and lot to the West Mrs. Engman presented the staff report. Mary Salmonsen, of Windrose Land Surveying, is seeking approval of a Replat of Lot 30, Block 16, West Oakland Addition and of Lot 4, Tract 1, Block 2, C.E. Smith Addition and of Lots 11, 12, 13 Block 2, Beaumont Citrus Fruit Gardens Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas into Lots 1-4, Block 1, United Subdivision, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 33.07 acres more or less. The intent of the plat is to divide the land into four lots for future commercial development. Slides of the plat, subject property, and surrounding area were shown. The Planning Staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. Shall add the addresses provided by the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) on the plat prior to final recordation. 2. Shall add the location of flood zones for all areas to the plat prior to final recordation. 3. The access easement instrument be recorded on the plat. Twenty-two (22) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. Zero (0) responses were received in favor and zero (0) were received in opposition. The applicant was present. Nicky Richards, 13455 Noel Rd, Dallas, TX, addressed the Commission. She stated that she did not have any further information but was available for questions. The public hearing on this item was opened at 3:03 p.m. 6$ $ Planning Commission $$$ December 15, 2025 Mark Gonnering, counsel for Mason Construction, 6285 Walden Rd, addressed the Commission. He stated that they had been informed about the request but did not have a lot of information about it and that they are not necessarily opposed but have concerns about drainage and possible flooding issues. Brief discussion followed concerning the drainage. The public hearing was closed at 3:05 p.m. The applicant was given an opportunity for a rebuttal. She stated that they are working closely with DD6 to ensure all drainage concerns are addressed and that models are being created for mitigation and to ensure that the property is properly engineered. Commissioner Jabbar moved to approve the request for a Replat of Lot 30, Block 16, West Oakland Addition and of Lot 4, Tract 1, Block 2, C.E. Smith Addition and of Lots 11, 12 and 13, block 2, Beaumont Citrus Fruit Gardens Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas into Lots 1-4, Block 1, United Subdivision, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 33.07 acres more or less, as requested in PZ2025-377, with the following conditions: 1. Shall add the addresses provided by the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC) on the plat prior to final recordation. 2. Shall add the location of flood zones for all areas to the plat prior to final recordation. 3. The access easement instrument be recorded on the plat. Commissioner Linton seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 8:0:1 with Commissioner Mason abstaining. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor West called the Joint Public Hearings of December 15, 2025 to order at 3:15 p.m. and explained the purpose of the Joint Public Hearing process. Mayor West then turned the meeting over to Chair Makin to conduct the Joint Public Hearings. 3)PZ2025-345: Request for approval of a Specfic Use Permit to allow a washateria in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family-2) District. Applicant: Hung Nguyen Location: 4515 N. Major Drive, Suite A-B Mrs. Engman presented the staff report. Hung Nguyen requests a Specific Use Permit to allow a washateria to be located at 4515 N Major Drive, Suite A-B. The GC-MD-2 (General Commercial- Multiple Family Dwelling-2) zoning district requires a Specific Use Permit for all new proposed land uses. Major Mojo Washateria will offer 24-7 self-service washing and drying machines, with folding tables, vending machines, free Wi-Fi access, and a lounge area. 7$ $ Planning Commission $$$ December 15, 2025 Slides of the site plan, subject property, and surrounding area were shown. The Planning Staff recommended approval of the request with the following condition: 1. Shall comply with all applicable Building and Fire codes. 2. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including and requirements -treatment, and/or ^U!cWT!:Xchlb!QPRZU\[^f)!_aT F.O.G. program. Nine (9) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. Zero (0) responses were received in favor and zero (0) were received in opposition. Brief discussion followed concerning parking. th The applicant was present. Hung Nguyen, 2648 36 Street, Port Arthur, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that he did not have any further information but was available for questions. In response to questions from the Commission, he stated that there will be security cameras and lighting and round-the-clock staffing and that this was their first business venture and would be the only location. The public hearing was opened and closed without comment at 3:19 p.m. Commissioner Linton moved to approve the request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a washateria in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District, as requested in PZ2025-345, with the following conditions: 1. Shall comply with all applicable Building and Fire codes. 2. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary -treatment, and/or bTfTa!bTaeXRTb)!X\]R\[dSX\]V!P\]S!aT`dXaT\\T\]cb!^U!cWT!:Xchlb!QPRZU\[^f)!_aT F.O.G. program. Commissioner Beatty seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 9:0. 4) PZ2025-374: Request for approval of Rezoning from R-S (Residential-Single Family Dwelling) to GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) or a more restrictive zoning district. Applicant: Abdallah Atiyeh Location: 7085 Highway 105 and two lots to the East and the lot immediately West Mrs. Engman presented the staff report. Abdallah Atiyeh, is requesting approval of a Rezoning from an R-S (Residential-Single Family Dwelling) District to GC-MD (General Commercial- Multiple Family Dwelling) or a more restrictive zoning district, for the property located at 7085 Highway 105 and the lot immediately west, and the two lots to the east. 8$ $ Planning Commission $$$ December 15, 2025 According to the Comprehensive Plan of Beaumont the property is located within a Contemporary allowing for a diversity of housing types and convenient FTXVWQ^aW^^S!<TbXV\]!:^\]RT_c!PaTP)!j access to parks, schools and shopping centers while still protecting single-family residential areas from intrusion of incompatible land uses and vehicular traffic. k!KWT!aT`dTbc!P\[XV\]b!fXcW!cWT! Comprehensive Plan of Beaumont. A shopping center development along this corridor is appropriate considering its proximity to Major Drive and Highway 105. Slides of the site plan, subject property, and surrounding area were shown. The Planning Staff recommended approval of this request. Fourteen (14) notices were mailed to property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property. Zero (0) responses were received in favor and two (2) were received in opposition. Mrs. Engman reported that several were also received at the meeting, but some appeared to be copies and they would have to be reviewed to see if the opposition meets the 20% threshold for a super majority vote. Mrs. Engman added that it appeared the property had been graded without a permit. The applicant was present. Abdallah Atiyeh, 8385 Evangeline Lane, Beaumont, Texas addressed the Commission. He stated that he is a home builder but for this property, homes would not work and a shopping center would be the best use. He added that it would be fenced and landscaped. Discussion followed concerning the specifics of the property, the distance from the neighbors and the traffic patterns. The public hearing on this item was opened at 3:28 p.m. Frances Maurer, 7195 Clay Circle, addressed the Commission in opposition. She stated that they already have problems with trespassing, litter and traffic and this development would add to that. She provided pictures of the property to the Commission. She stated that this is a small neighborhood and they would like to keep it that way. Danny Phillips, 7190 Clay Circle, addressed the Commission in opposition. He stated that they have a big problem with traffic in the area due to people using RFD Rd as a cut through and because of the large number of people living in the nearby apartment complex. He added that there are visibility problems that make it dangerous. He stated that this request will increase the traffic problems that they already have. Discussion followed to clarify whether this request would be spot zoning with Mrs. Engman explaining that it would not be as it aligns with the comprehensive plan. Mike Maurer, 7195 Clay Circle, addressed the Commission. He stated that they already have a lot of traffic and that they previously had more trees that provided protection, but they have been 9$ $ Planning Commission $$$ December 15, 2025 removed. He stated that he is worried about an increase in crime and that protecting the people is more important than money. Tom Cockerill, 5810 Scenic Dr, addressed the Commission. He stated that the neighborhood was designed as a residential area and that he was opposed to commercial development due to the neighborhood design and maintaining a peaceful environment. Dawn Cockerill, 5810 Scenic Dr, addressed the Commission. She stated that the lake in the neighborhood is an artisanal natural spring and a home to various wildlife and she had concerns for their protection. June Cook, 5670 Scenic Dr, addressed the Commission. She stated that she is the secretary of the HOA and wanted to add that there is also a park and grassy area in the neighborhood that the HOA owns and that this area was never intended for commercial development. She added that there are no sidewalks on Hwy 105 and that traffic congestion is already a problem, so she opposes this request. The public hearing was closed at 3:43 p.m. The applicant was given an opportunity for a rebuttal. He stated that there is traffic everywhere in 9TPd\\^\]c)!cWPc!cWT!_a^_Tach!f^d\[S!QT!UT\]RTS!P\]S!cWPc!WT!Xb!\]^c!cahX\]V!c^!cPZT!PfPh!P\]h^\]Tlb! freedom, he is just trying to help the community by providing a business. Discussion followed concerning options for another entrance and the possibility of approving another zoning district such as GC-MD 2. Commissioner Sonier moved to table this item to the January meeting and to require the applicant to provide a rendering. Commissioner Jabbar seconded the motion. The motion failed 3:6 with Commissioners Sonnier, Jabbar and Javed voting in favor and Commissioners Makin, Beatty, Linton, Little, Mason and Templeton voting in opposition. Commissioner Little moved to approve the request of Rezoning of properties from R-S (Residential-Single Family Dwelling) to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) as requested in PZ2025-374, with one condition. 1. A grading permit be obtained. $ Commissioner Linton seconded the motion. The motion to approve the request carried 6:3 with Commissioners Makin, Beatty, Javed, Linton, Little, and Mason voting in favor and Commissioners Templeton, Jabbar and Sonnier voting in opposition. OTHER BUSINESS 5) Update to a rezoning request at 6187 Fannett Road. Planning File: PZ2025-229. :$ $ Planning Commission $$$ December 15, 2025 Mrs. Engman presented an update on this previously tabled item. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 4:02 P.M. <$ $