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HomeMy WebLinkAbout484-BADATE: December 5, 2002 TO: Board of Adjustment FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Request for variances to the maximum size requirement of 12 sq. ft. and the minimum setback requirement of 5' for signs in the Oaks Historic District. FILE: 484-BA STAFF REPORT Cliff Fluebel, President of Outsource Staffing, Inc., has been notified of the expiration of the amortization period for signs in the part of the Oaks Historic District south of Calder. He is therefore applying for variances to the maximum size requirement and the minimum setback requirement to allow a sign 34 sq. ft. in size and 0' from the property at 2611 Laurel. Mr, Huebel states that he purchased the building last year. The sign was already in place. The sign is made of a molded material similar to concrete and cannot be moved. The sign is only V from the edge of the building. The applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that all three conditions necessary for a variance have been met. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 13 . Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition 2611 Laurel - Beaumont, Texas 77702 - 409.813,2900 - Fax 409.838.1111 November 8, 2002 City of Beaumont, Planning Division Stephen C. Richardson, AICP P.O. Box 3827 Beaumont, TX 77704 RE: Variance Request Dear Mr. Richardson, Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to apply for a sign variance. The nice ladies from your department that actually measured my sign said that it would be a "perfect candidate for a variance." So, hopefully you will think so also. My building, located at 2611 Laurel, is approximately 6 feet from the sidewalk. The sign is located I ft in front of the building. The colors of the sign and grounds surrounding the sign are landscaped and blend well with the building. It definitely compliments Laurel Street and the Historic District. " My business would be caused "unnecessary hardship" should I not be granted a variance. Last year I purchased this building primarily for the exposure on Laurel Steet. It is a absolute necessity in this type of business. The sign is comprised of a molded material (similar to concrete) that cannot be moved. Also, there would be no room to move it. The sign is only I foot from the front of the building. As mentioned above, this is "a perfect candidate for a variance." It is set as far away from the road as possible and is done in a tasteful and conservative manner. I may be a little bias, but this sign/building is the nicest looking structure on Laurel. Please feel free to stop by my office for a closer view of the sign and maybe a cup of coffee, Thanks for your consideration. C ebel President Eric. Clerical - 1'echnical - industrial - Professional r4f e1 ' to or t re ae (Ja rs. r? to /r FILE 484-BA: Request for a variance to the maximum size requirement of 12 square NORTH IV —,feet and the minimum setback requirement of ' for signs in the Historic District to 34 'AL square feet and 0', respectivelyAt . ., Location: 2611 Laurel SCALE3�`� �� ,'; .,;� Applicant: Cliff Huebel 1"'=200, Crv1 xa Ja » r f ( 'A / r® /r /e CALDER AVE. /J r r ' `� l OAO AY 1a i30 BROADWAY AVE. 1 , r n N.- Ire ?o » ^ sre ?a IS /4 IS / t // .. I 49 M � 07 ?a L/BERH Y d J9/ 1p » d /J Is a /0 Y c's /4 /1 ,fir N /M LIBERTY AVE. kX. /7 /4 /e V't0r r to �ti • LAUREL AVE. � I 4 7A' r P- e 5011rH SOUTH ST. " i . 4 CENTRAL IGH SCHOOL LAURV, ANIE R.O.W. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Cliff Huebel, President, Outsource Staffing, Inc. PROPERTY OWNER: Same LOCATION: 2611 Laurel LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W. 23 V2' of Lot 2 and E. 26 Y2'of Lot 3, Block 1, Palm Place Addition EXISTINGZONING: GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District and RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) District PROPERTY SIZE: O. 172 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Commercial FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: "X" - Areas determined to be outside SOU -year floodplain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTIL Commercial GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) District and RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) District EAST: Residential RCR SOUTH: BISDparkinglot RM-1-1 (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District WEST: Commercial GC -MD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and Revitalization OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: None STREETS: Laurel Avenue - a 82'wide major arterial with a 30'wide pavement. DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter WATER: 8" water line GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 6" sanitary sewer line FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by Station P, 1700 McFaddin. ADEQUACY OF SERVICE: Services are adequate.