05-19-1988 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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~e of Reguest: Special Conditional Use Permit for location of a Fraternal Organization (S.l.C. #8641) within a R-3, High Density Residential Zone ReQuested For: 1039 San Jacinto Lots 16-19; Block 305; La Porte Tract Requested By: Ronald S. Flood on behalf of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.) Post #8251 ~Qperty Zoning: R-3 High Density Residential (Exhibit A) Background: The Veterans of Foreign viars (V.F.W.) is classed by the City's Zoning Ordinance (1501) as a Civic, Social or Fraternal Organization with an S. 1. C. use number of 8641. The Zon ing Ord inance allows organizations of this type to locate within R-3 zones, subject to the granting of a Special Conditional Use Permit. The V. F . W . is propos ing to locate the ir new post home in an existing commercial building located at 1039 San Jacinto Street. This building which is situated at the corner of San Jacinto and Park Streets (see Exhibit B), has in the past been used as a restaurant and club. As such, the building appears to be suited to an assembly use. Analysis: As noted above, the basic zoning prerequisites for granting a Special Conditional Use Permit of this type have been met. Other factors applying to the consideration of this request are as follows: A) Parking: Based on building square footage, this facility will require twenty (20) parking spaces. Exhibit A indicates eighteen (18) spaces to be located on the site. The demolition of the garage apartment will provide adequate area for additional required parking ~spaces. Of the eighteen shown, twelve (12) are layed out to meet current ordinance standards. The remaining six (6) spaces are layed out in existing parking areas that, while located on site, do not have on site maneuvering room. Backing out of these spaces does not involve backing in to street traffic lanes. All parking areas must be surfaced to control dust and all parking spaces must be striped in accordance with Section 10-605 of the Zoning Ordinance. Further, parking areas must be screened from abutting residentially zoned property in accordance with this same section. Screening requirements will apply to the portion of the site abutting the alley and lot 20 (Exhibit B).