HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-15-2019 REGULAR MEETINGCITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
444 4" STREET • FIFTH FLOOR - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS • PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 7'/640
Location & Time
Port Arthur City Hall
Fifth Floor
Council Chambers
444 4th Street
Port Arthur, TX 77640
5:30 P.M.
Planning & Zoning
Commissioners
Inell Moore,
Commissioner
Noel Ozen-Brown
Commissioner
Fernando Ramirez,
Commissioner
(Chairman)
Keith Richard,
Commissioner
Norris Simon, Jr.,
Commissioner
Planning Staff
Ronald Burton,
ACM/Dir. of
Development
Services
Pamela Langford,
Development Services
Manager
Larry Badon,
Senior Planner
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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MEETING AGENDA
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April 15, 2019
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION AT 5:30 P.M. ON MONDAY, APRIL
15, 2019, TO BE HELD AT PORT ARTHUR CITY HALL, FIFTH FLOOR — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
LOCATED AT 444 4T" STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS.
Chairperson's Opening Remarks
II. Call to Order
III. Roll Call
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. April 1, 2019
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. NONE
VI. NEW BUSINESS -PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION)
A. R19-19 — REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR —1.226-ACRES OF LAND, REPLAT
OF PART OF LOTS 5 & 6, BLOCK 2, AND LOTS 1 — 3, BLOCK 3, WITH AN
ABANDONED PORTION OF 76T" STREET, NEWPORT HEIGHTS ADDITION, CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN
STATE HIGHWAY 347 [A.K.A. TWIN CITY HIGHWAY] AND THE OLD STATE
HIGHWAY347). PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO COMBINE FIVE (5) LOTS AND
AN ABANDONED PORTION OFA STREET RIGHT-OF-WAYINTO ONE (1) TRACT OF
LAND FOR COMMERCIAL USE.
B. Z18-04 — SPECIFIC USE PERMIT REQUESTED FOR — APPROXIMATELY 0.4374-
ACRE OF LAND CONSISTING OF TRACTS 11-A & 13-A, BLOCK 13, ROSEMONT
ADDITION, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY
LOCATED EAST OF 9T" AVENUE BETWEEN 41ST STREET AND 42ND STREET).
PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST IS TO ALLOW FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN
A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (I. E. RETAIL STRIP CENTER/OFFICE SPACE).
C. Z19-03 — SPECIFIC USE PERMIT REQUESTED FOR — 0.1610-ACRE OF LAND
CONSISTING OF LOT 12, BLOCK 313, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1519 EL PASO AVENUE). PURPOSE OF
THIS REQUEST IS TO ALLOW FOR THE OPERATION OF AN OWNER OPERATED
BEAUTY/BARBER SHOP IN A TWO-FAMILYZONED DISTRICT.
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D. Z19-04 — SPECIFIC USE PERMIT REQUESTED FOR — 5.00-ACRE TRACT OF LAND
OUT OF 15.985-ACRES OF LAND OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JOHN MCGAFFEY
LEAGUE, ABSTRACT NO. 167, SABINE PASS, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11351 S. GULFWAY DRIVE). PURPOSE
OF THIS REQUEST IS TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF
A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKIN AN AGRICULTURAL ZONED DISTRICT.
VII. NEW BUSINESS - NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
A. STAFF REPORT
B. ADJOURNMENT
Next Scheduled Meeting Date: May 6, 2019
DATED THIS THE 42M DAY OF 11ord 2019
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Ronald Burton,
ACM/Director of Development Services
CERTIFICATION:
1, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the
Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Port Arthur, Texas is a True and Correct
Copy of said notice and that said notice was posted on the bulletin board at City
Hall/Municipal Building on the IJfhday of 2019 at/or before
319 a.m.m. s required by law in accordance with Section 551.042 of the Texas
Government Code. I
Pamela D. Langford, Development ServicV Manager
Date Notice Removed
MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning and Zoning Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, April 1, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. in
the Council Chambers, City Hall, 444 41h Street, Port Arthur, Texas 77640.
II. CHAIRPERSON'S OPENING REMARKS
III. ROLL CALL
The following members were present: Chairman Fernando Ramirez; Commissioners: Noel Ozen-Brown;
and Norris Simon.
Staff present. Larry Badon, Sr. Planner; Pamela D. Langford, Development Services Manager; Derrick
Holland, GIS Coordinator
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. March 18, 2019
Upon the motion of N. Simon; seconded by N. Ozen-Brown and carried unanimously, the Planning and
Zoning Commission approved the minutes as presented.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. NONE
VI. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING(S) — ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. R19-16— REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR-0.9642-ACRE OF LAND, REPLAT OF ALL OF LOTS
1-12, BLOCK 132, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTYLOG4TEDAT
445 AUSTIN AVENUE). PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO COMBINE TWELVE (12) LOTS INTO
ONE (1) TRACT OF LAND FOR CITYSERVICES (1. E. CITY OF PORT ARTHUR HEALTH DEPT.).
F. Ramirez introduced the request; L. Badon gave an overview.
The Commission opened the meeting to hear from anyone present in the audience who
wished to speak for or against proposed request:
SPEAKING FOR: None
SPEAKINGAGAINST.• None
B. R19-17—REPLATAPPROVAL REQUESTED FOR-4.261-ACRES OF LAND, REPLAT OF PART OF
BLOCK 402 AND ALL OF BLOCK 403 W/ADJACENT ABANDONED ALLEYS, PART OF ZEOLLE
BOULEVARD AND THE ABANDONED PORTION OF NASHVILLE AVENUE, CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1401 19TH STREET). THE
PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO CREATE ONE (1) TRACT OF LAND OUT SEVERAL PARCELS
OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT TO ACCOMMODATE CITY
SERVICES.
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F. Ramirez introduced the request; L. Badon gave an overview.
The Commission opened the meeting to hear from anyone present in the audience who
wished to speak for or against proposed request:
SPEAKING FOR: None
SPEAKINGAGAINST.• None
N. Simon made a motion to close the public hearings; seconded by N. Ozen-Brown;
Voting Yes: N. Simon; N. Ozen-Brown; F. Ramirez
Voting No: None
Motion Passed
L. Badon made a recommendation to approve re -plat request(s): R19-16 and R19-1 Z
Motion made by N. Simon; seconded by N. Ozen-Brown to accept L. Badon's recommendation to approve re -
plat request(s): R19-16 and R19-1 Z
Voting Yes: N. Simon; N. Ozen-Brown; F. Ramirez
Voting No: None
Motion Passed
VII. STAFF REPORT
■ None
o F. Ramirez announced that Ron Burton, Assistant City Manager — Operations/Director
of Development Services, will make a presentation at the Consejo de Negocios
Hispano/Hispanic Business Council Meeting, Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce, on
Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at 12:00 p.m., regarding the City's Planning and Zoning
Commission and Development Procedures.
Vill. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by N. Simon; seconded by N. Ozen-Brown and carried unanimously, the Planning
and Zoning Commission adjourned its meeting at 5:41 p.m.
Fernando Ramirez Ronald Burton
Chairman Secretary to the Commission
Minutes Approved:
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CASE NO. R19-19
April 15, 2019 Regular Meeting
Staff Report
444 41h Street • 51h Floor - City Council • Port Arthur, TX 77640 • www.portarthurtx.gov
REPORT DATE: 04/12/2019
PROPERTY OWNER: A&P Amin, LLC
APPLICANT: -Same-
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Soutex Surveyors & Engineers
PROPERTY LOCATION: between State Highwayway 347 [A.K.A. Twin City Highway] and the
Old State Highway 347
REQUESTTYPE: Approval of replat of Lots in the Newport Heights Addition
NATURE OF REQUEST:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for the following:
Replat of.
Part of Lots 5 & 6, Block 2 and 1 — 3, Block 3 with an abandoned
portion of 76th Street, Newport Heights
New Tract Nome(s):
Tract 5-A, Block 3, Newport Heights
Lot Dimensions:
Multi -dimensional
TotalAcreage:
1.226-Acres of Land
Current Zoning:
"HC" Heavy Commercial
Proposed Zoning:
No Change
North/South: Heavy Commercial (HQ
Abutting Zoning:
East: Light Commercial (LQ
West: Port Neches City Limits
Comprehensive Plan Future
Retail/Commercial
Land Use:
To combine a portion of five (5) lots and an abandoned portion of a
Purpose of replat.
street rights -of -way into one (1) Tract of Land for commercial
development (i.e. Medical Office).
Staff Report: R19-19/Newport Heights Addition Page 1 of 6
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On Thursday, March 28, 2019, fourteen (14) notices were mailed to adjacent property owners within
a 200 ft. Radius, as well as published in the Port Arthur Newspaper; more than fifteen (15) days before
the P&Z public hearing scheduled for April 15, 2019.
FISCAL IMPAWBUDGEf IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Replat which complies with Section 212.014 of the Texas
Local Government Code and Appendix A, Section 16 of the Port Arthur Code of Ordinances.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Proposed Replat
Attachment 2: Zoning Designation (Layout)
Attachment 3: Aerial Photograph
Attachment 4: Public Notice (Newspaper)
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Thursday, March 28, 200 / The News
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
NOT'IC K IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 21.2.014 AND 212-015(B) OF THE TEXAS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE PLANNING
& ZONING COMMISSION ON MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2019 AT 5;30 PAL, CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, 4414TH STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS,
PLAT/REPLATAPPROVAL RRQUE.STED FOR THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY
L R19-19 - REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR - 1.226-4CRES OF LAND, REPLAT
OF PARTOF LOTS 5 & k BLOCK 2.AND LOTS I - 3, BLOCK 3. WITH AN ABANDONED PORTION
OF 76TH STREET, NEWPORT HEIGHTS ADDITION, CITY OF PORT ART IR. lfiPFERS0N
COUNTY. TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN STATE Hr( ILWAY 347 (kK A. TWIN
CITYHIGHWAYjAND rNH 01.0 STATE 111GHWAY 347). PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST 471-0
COMBINE FIVE (5) L(YrS AND AN ABANDONED PORTION OF A STREET RIGFfT OF-wAy INTO
ONE (1) MCT OF LAND FOR C OMMERCML USE.
NOTICR IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 211,006 & 211.007 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE; A PUBLIC REARM WILL RE HELD BY THE PLANNING &
ZONING COMMISSION ON MONDAY, APRIL 1S, 2019 AT S:39 P.M" CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, 444 4TH STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS,
I. ZI"3 - SPECIFIC USf PERMIT REQUI£STRI) FOR - 0-1510-ACRE Of LAND
CONSISTING OF LOT 12, RLOC X 313, CrI"Y OF PORT ARTHUR, iI MJF SON Co uNTY, TEXAS
(PROPERTY LOCAT EL) AT I 19 EL PASO AVENUE). PURPOSF OF TlIlS RFQUCs�ST is TO ALL0W
FOR rHF. OPERAr[ON OP AN OWNER OPFRATED PEA &NIBARRER SHOP IN A TWO-hAMILY
ZONED DISTRICT
CIr`IZF.NS ARE INVIrSO TO ATTEND ANIj PAR77CIPA r,E IN rNESE PUBLIC HEARINGS
SPECIAL N077CE WILL BS M41LED TO PROPE"YOWNERS WrrW iV200'❑F rffE SUBJECT
PKOPRErl&S.
IN YOU CANNOT A'I72M THE MEETING YOU MAY SEND A LINTER, COMNw T.S OR
CONCERNS TO THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
P.O. BOX 10", PLANNING DEPARTMENT - 3RD F1,00% PORT ARTHUR. TEXAS 77641-
LOW OR RE PRRPARED To SPEAK PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE PUBLIC HI£ARiNf:
ON APRIL 15, 2019. IF THERE ARE MORE QUESTIONS YOU MAY CALL THE PLANNING:
DEPARTMENT AT (409) 963-9135.
RONALD BURTON,
ASSISTANT CI'[Y MANAGER!
DIRECTOR OF DEWLOPMENT SERV;C'FS
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City of Port Arthur
Staff Report
Planning & Zoning Commission
PROPERTYOWNER: Heraldo Munoz
APPLICANT: Same
PROPERTY LOCATION: 4248 9th Avenue/37014111 Street, Port Arthur, TX 77642
REQUESTTYPE: Specific Use Permit — 237 [SUP #237]
444 41h Street
5th Floor — City Council
Port Arthur, TX 77640
www.portarthur.net
CASE NO: Z18-04
NATURE OF REQUEST:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a request for a zoning district
change for the following:
Property Description:
All of Tracts 11-A & 13-A, Block 13, Rosemont Park
Total Acreage:
0.4374-Acre of Land
Current Zoning:
Planned Development District —14 (PD-14)
Proposed Zoning:
Planned Development District —14 (PD-14) w/
Specific Use Permit — 237 (SUP #237)
Abutting Zoning:
North/South/East/West: Planned Development District —14
(PD-14)
Purpose of request:
To allow for the development and construction of a retail strip center
on Tract 13-A and office space or restaurant on Tract 11-A.
Project Background:
The Applicant is seeking a specific use permit for the development of a retail strip center to be
located on Tract 13-A and office space or restaurant on Tract 11-A. The property is currently zoned
as Planned Development District —14 and is surrounded by other properties zoned as such.
Analysis:
The applicant must comply with Appendix A,
Ordinance, which states the following:
Section 21 of the City of Port Arthur Zoning
The city council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, after public hearing and proper notice to all
parties affected and after recommendations by the planning and zoning commission may
authorize the issuance of specific use permits for the uses indicated by "S" in the use schedule,
section 7.
Staff Report Z18-04 (SUP #237) Page 1 of 6
The planning and zoning commission shall review the particular facts and circumstances of each
proposed specic use in terms of the following general standards to ensure that the use:
• Will be harmonious with and in accordance with the general objectives, or with any
specific objectives of the comprehensive plan;
• Will be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to be harmonious and
appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity
and will not change the essential character of the area;
e Will have vehicular approaches to the property which shall be so designed as not to
create interference with traffic on surrounding thoroughfares;
• Will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses;
v Will not create excessive additional requirements on public facilities or services;
■ Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment or conditions of
operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or the general welfare by
reason of excessive traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors;
• Will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a natural, scenic, or historic feature
of major significance.
Upon approval of the specific use permit, the applicant must meet the requirements as specified
in Section 15 of the Zoning Ordinance provides district regulations for development in said district.
Access:
The project entrance(s) are located on: Tract 13-A (41" Street); and Tract 11-A (9th Avenue).
Public Notice:
On Wednesday, April 4, 2019, twenty-five (25) notices were mailed to adjacent property owners
within a 200 ft. Radius, as well as published in the Port Arthur News; more than ten (10) days
before the P&Z public hearing scheduled for April 15, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT/BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve of the proposed Specific Use
Permit based on the analysis above.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Survey/Aerial
Attachment 2: Zoning Map
Attachment 3: Public Notice
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Thursday, April 4, 2019 / The News
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE PLANNING & TONING COMMISSION
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 211.006 & 2111.007 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE; A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE PLANNING & ZONING
COMMISSION ON MONDAY, APRIL 151, 2019 AT Ss30 P.M., CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 4" 4TH
STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS.
L Z18-04 — SPECIFIC USE PERMIT REQUESTED FOR —APPROXIMATELY 0,437 —ACRE OF
LAND CONSIST/ M i OF TRACTS 11-A & 13-A, BLOCK 13, ROSEMONT ADDITION, CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, IEFFERSON COUNTY, TEW (PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF ➢TII AVENUE RETWE N
4IST STREET AND 42ND 'STREET)- PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST IS 7V ALLOW FOR COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT INA PLANNED DEW LOPMENT DISTRICT (LE. RETAIL STRIP CENTERIOFP ICE SPACE).
CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN THESE PUBLIC HEARINGS.
SPECIAL NOTICE WILL BE MAILED TO PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 200' OF THE SUBJECT
PROPRETIES.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THE MEETING YOU MAY SEND A LETTER, COMMENTS OR
CONCERNS TO THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, P.O.
BOX 1089, PLANNING DEPARTMENT — 3RD FLOOR, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641-1089 OR BE
PREPARED TO SPEAK PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 15, Z019. IF
THERE ARE MORE QT)ESTIONS YOU MAY CALL THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AT (409) 983-
8135.
RONALD BURTON,
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGERI
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
PUBLICATION DATE: THURSDAY, APRIL 49 2019
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REPORT DATE: 04/12/2019
City of Port Arthur
Staff Report
Planning & Zoning Commission
PROPERTY OWNER: Amanda Vincent
APPLICANT: -Same-
PROPERTY LOCATION: 1519 El Paso Avenue, Port Arthur, TX 77640
REQUESTTYPE: Specific Use Permit — 235 [SUP #235]
444 4th Street
5th Floor —City Council
Port Arthur, TX 77640
www.portarthur.net
CASE NO: Z19-03
NATURE OF REQUEST:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a request for a specific use permit
for the following:
Property Description:
Lot 12, Block 313, City Addition
Total Acreage:
0.1610-Acre of Land
Current Zoning:
"2F" Two Family
Proposed Zoning:
"2F" Two Family w/Specific Use Permit — 235 (SUP #235)
Abutting Zoning:
North/South/East/West: "2F" Two Family
Purpose of request:
To allow for the operation of a beauty shop in a Two Family (2F)
zoned district.
Project Background:
The Applicant is seeking a specific use permit for the operation of a Beauty Shop on Lot 12, Block
313, City Additon. The property is currently zoned as Two Family (2F) and is surrounded by other
properties zoned as such.
Analysis:
Section 7-100 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that a specific use permit be obtained for such
operation in said district.
The applicant must comply with Appendix A, Section 21 of the City of Port Arthur Zoning
Ordinance, which states the following:
The city council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, after public hearing and proper notice to all
parties affected and after recommendations by the planning and zoning commission may
Staff Report Z19-03 (SUP #235) Page 1 of 7
authorize the issuance of specific use permits for the uses indicated by "S" in the use schedule,
section 7.
The planning and zoning commission shall review the particular facts and circumstances of each
proposed specic use in terms of the following general standards to ensure that the use:
• Will be harmonious with and in accordance with the general objectives, or with any
specific objectives of the comprehensive plan;
• Will be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to be harmonious and
appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity
and will not change the essential character of the area;
• Will have vehicular approaches to the property which shall be so designed as not to
create interference with traffic on surrounding thoroughfares;
• Will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses;
• Will not create excessive additional requirements on public facilities or services;
• Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment or conditions of
operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or the general welfare by
reason of excessive traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors;
• Will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a natural, scenic, or historic feature
of major significance.
Upon approval of the specific use permit, the applicant must meet the requirements as specified
in Appendix A, Section 22(1) of the City of Port Arthur Zoning Ordinance, which states the
following:
Beauty or barber shops in residential districts. The following standards shall be observed for the
establishment of a beauty shop or barber shop as a specific use permit in the "SF", "2F" and "MH"
districts:
a. In no way shall the appearance of the residential structure be altered or the operation of
the shop on the premises be conducted in a manner which would cause the premises to
differ from the residential character of the neighborhood, either by the use of color,
materials, construction, lights, emission of noise or generation of traffic in greater volumes
that would normally be expected.
b. The shop shall not involve the use of advertising or identification signs on the premises or
any other local advertising media which call attention to the fact that the residence is being
used for business purposes.
c. Operation of the shop shall be accessory to the primary use of the premises as a residence
and restricted to one beauty or barber chair and two hair dryers.
d. Only the residents of the dwelling unit shall be engaged in the operation of the shop.
e. Two off-street parking spaces, located other than in a required front yard, shall be
provided.
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f. Operation of the shop shall not violate the deed restrictions of the subdivision in which the
shop is located.
g. Cars belonging to patrons of the beauty/barber shop found consistently parked in front of
the neighboring property will be deemed prima facie evidence that inadequate off-street
parking is provided and will be grounds for automatic revocation of the specific use permit.
Access:
The project entrance(s) is located on: El Paso Avenue,
Public Notice:
On Thursday, March 28, 2019, twenty-five (25) notices were mailed to adjacent property owners
within a 200 ft. Radius, as well as published in the Port Arthur News; more than fifteen (15) days
before the P&Z public hearing scheduled for April 15, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT/BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the
proposed Specific Use Permit based on the analysis above.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Survey/Aerial
Attachment 2: Zoning Map
Attachment 3: Public Notice (Newpaper)
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Thursday, March 28, 2019 / The News
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OR PORT ARTHUR
THE PL.ANNXNG & ZONING COMMISSION
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 212.014 AND 212.015(B) OF THE TEXAS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE PLANNINC
& ZONING COMMISSION ON MOINDAY, "JUL 15, 2019 AT 5:34 P.M„ CITY L'OUNC.'IL
CHAMBERS, 444 4TH STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS.
PLAT/REPLATAPPROVAL REQUESWED FOR THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY
I. R19-19 — REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR. —1,226-ACIt13S OF LAND. REPI.AT
OF PARTOF LOTS 5 & 5, BLACK 2, AND LOTS I -- 3, BLOCK 3, WITH AN ABANDONED PORTION
OF 76TH STREET, NEWPORT HEIGHTS ADDMON, CITY OF PORT ARTHtM, JEFPERSON
COUNTY TEEM (PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN STATE HIGHWAY 347 [A.KA. TWIN
CITY BIG HWAY] AND THE 0LD STATIs HIGHWAY 347). PURPOSE OF THIS REQUF-ST IS 7(1
['0MBINE FIVE (5) L(YI'S AND AN ABANDONED PORTIUN CIF 4 STREET RIGHT OF -WAY INTO
ONE (1) TRACTOF [AND FOR COI4 MERChtL USE.
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 2IIA06 & 211.007 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNM[EW CODE; A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE PLANNING &
ZONING COMMISSION ON 11 O"AY, APRIL 15, 2019 AT SaO P,M., CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, 41W 4TH STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS.
L M9-03 - 3PECMC L%* PERMIT REQUESTED FOR - 0.1610-ACRE OF LAND
CONSISTING OF LOT 12. BLOCK 3I3. CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,1EFpER30N ()QUNTY, TEXAS
[PRUPERTYI.00ATED A T 1519 F.L PASO AVENUR), PURPOSF, Of THIS RFQUES'T IS TO AGLOW
FOR TK' OPERA7701V Of AN QWNF,R OPERATED REA(IT YI&ARBER SHOP IN A TWO- FAMILI`
ZONED DISTRICT
CITIZRNS ARE 1NVIrE.D TO ATTEND AND PAR17CIPATE ItV THF..,?)E PUBLIC HEARINr;S.
SP1iCIA L NOT'TCH WIT.L BB' MA"'ED To PROPBRTYO WNERS WI rRIN 200' OF THE ,S UBJEC T
PROPRFTfR,St.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THE MEETING YOU MAY SEND A LETTER, COMMENTS OR
CONCERNS TO THE DIRECTOR ORDEVEI.OPMENTSERVICES - CITY OF PORT ARTHUlt,
P.O. BOA 10", PLANNING DEPARTMENT - 3RD FLOOR, PORT ARTHtIR, TEXAS 77641-
10" OR BE PREPARED TO SPEAK PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
ON APRIL 15, 2019. IF THERE ARE MORE QUESTIONS YOU MAY CALL THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT AT (40) 983-9135.
RONALD RLWM I,
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PUBLICATION DATE; THURSDAY MARCH 28, 2019
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REPORT DATE: 04/12/2019
City of Port Arthur
Staff Report
Planning & Zoning Commission
PROPERTY OWNER: Carolyn & David Crain
APPLICANT: -Same-
PROPERTY LOCATION: 11351 S. Gulfway Drive, Sabine Pass, TX 77655
REQUESTTYPE: Specific Use Permit — 236 [SUP #236]
444 4ch Street
51h Floor — City Council
Port Arthur, TX 77640
www.portarthur.net
CASE NO: Z19-04
NATURE OF REQUEST:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a request for a specific use permit
for the following:
Property Description:
5.00-Acre Tract of Land out of 15.985-Acres of Land out of and a part
of the John McGaffey League, Abstract No. 167
Total Acreage:
5.00-Acres of Land
Current Zoning:
"A" Agricultural
Proposed Zoning:
"A" Agricultural w/Specific Use Permit — 236 (SUP #236)
Abutting Zoning:
North/South/East/West: "A" Agricultural
Purpose of request:
To allow for the construction and operation of a Recreational
Vehicle Park in an Agricultural zoned district.
Project Background:
The Applicant is seeking a specific use permit for the construction and operation of a Recreational
Vehicle (RV) Park on a 5.00-Acre Tract of Land out of Tract 130, John McGaffey League, Abstract
167, Sabine Pass. The property is currently zoned as Agricultural (A) and is surrounded by other
properties zoned as such.
Analysis:
Section 7-100 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that a specific use permit be obtained for such
operation in said district.
The applicant must comply with Appendix A, Section 21 of the City of Port Arthur Zoning
Ordinance, which states the following:
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The city council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, after public hearing and proper notice to all
parties affected and after recommendations by the planning and zoning commission may
authorize the issuance of specific use permits for the uses indicated by "S" in the use schedule,
section 7.
The planning and zoning commission shall review the particular facts and circumstances of each
proposed specic use in terms of the following general standards to ensure that the use:
• Will be harmonious with and in accordance with the general objectives, or with any
specific objectives of the comprehensive plan;
• Will be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to be harmonious and
appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity
and will not change the essential character of the area;
■ Will have vehicular approaches to the property which shall be so designed as not to
create interference with traffic on surrounding thoroughfares;
• Will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses;
• Will not create excessive additional requirements on public facilities or services;
■ Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment or conditions of
operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or the general welfare by
reason of excessive traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors;
• Will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a natural, scenic, or historic feature
of major significance.
Upon approval of the specific use permit, the applicant must meet the requirements as specified
in Chapter 58, Article III.- Recreational Vehicle Parks, of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances.
Access:
The project entrance(s) is located on: South Gulfway Drive.
Public Notice:
On Wednesday, April 4, 2019, five (5) notices were mailed to adjacent property owners within a
200 ft. Radius, as well as published in the Port Arthur News; more than ten (10) days before the
P&Z public hearing scheduled for April 15, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT/BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the
proposed Specific Use Permit based on the analysis above.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Survey/Aerial
Attachment 2: Zoning Map
Attachment 3: Public Notice (Newpaper)
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ATTACHMENT 3
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 211.006 & 211.007 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE; A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE PLANNING &
ZONING COMMISSION ON MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2019 AT 5:30 P.M., CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, 4" 4TH STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS.
1. Z19-04 - SPECIFIC USE PERMIT REQUESTED FOR - 5.00-ACRE TRACT OF LAND
OUT OF 15.985-ACRES OF LAND OUT OF AND A PART OF THE JOHN•MCGAFFEY LEAOUE,
ABSTRACT NO. 167, SABINE PASS, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR. JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
(PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11351 S. GULFWAY DRIVE). PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO
ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK IN
AN AGRICULTURAL ZONED DISTRICT.
CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN THESE PUBLIC HEARINGS.
SPECIAL NOTICE WILL BE MAILED TO PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 200' OF THE
SUBJECT PROPERTIES.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THE MEETING YOU MAY SEND A LETTER, COBS OR
CONCERNS TO THE DIRECTOR OFDEVELOPMENT SERVICES - CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
P.O. BOX 1089; PLANNING DEPARTMENT - 3RD FLOOR, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641-
1089 OR BE PREPARED TO SPEAK PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
ON APRIL 15, 2019. IF THERE ARE MORE QUESTIONS YOU MAY CALL THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT AT (409) 983-8135.
RONALD BURTON,
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
PUBLICATION DATE: THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019
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