HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-06-2019 REGULAR MEETINGLocation & 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
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
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May 6, 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, MAY 6, 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
it. Call to Order
III. Roll Call
IV, APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. April 15, 2019
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. NONE
VI. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION)
A. R19-18— REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR — 0.3094-ACRE OF LAND, REPLAT OF
ALL OF LOTS 20 AND 21, BLOCK 4, DOMINION RANCH SECTION 2, CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9915 DOMINION
RANCH DRIVE). PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO COMBINE TWO (2) LOTS INTO
ONE (1) TRACT OF LAND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
(HOME).
B. R19-20— REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR —0.4664-ACREOFLAND, REPLATOF
LOTS 10-14, BLOCK 21, ROSEMONT PARK ADDITION, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATEDAT3331 39T"STREET1333739TH
STREET). THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO COMBINE FIVE (5) LOTS INTO TWO
(2) TRACTS OF LAND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS
(HOMES).
C. R19-21— REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR — 2.605-ACRES OF LAND, REPLAT OF
PART OF BLOCKS 386 AND 387 WITH ADJACENT ALLEYS & RIGHT OF WAYS, CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF
19TH STREET BETWEEN CHARLESTON AVENUE AND NEW ORLEANS AVENUE). THE
PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST 1S TO COMBINE A PORTION OF TWO (2) CITY BLOCKS
AND UNIMPROVED PORTIONS OFSTREET RIGHTS-OF-WAYINTO ONE (1) TRACT OF
LAND FOR CITY (MUNICIPAL) SERVICES.
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D. Z19-06 — SPECIFIC USE PERMIT REQUESTED FOR — APPROXIMATELY 17.97-
ACRES OF LAND, TRACT 1-A, BLOCK 18, RANGE "M", PORT ARTHUR LAND
COMPANY SUBDIVISION, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
(PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF VITERBO ROAD AND EAST OF WEST PORT
ARTHUR ROAD). PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO ALLOW FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND LICENSING OF A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK.
VII. NEW BUSINESS - NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
A. STAFF REPORT
m AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 58, ARTICLE III (RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
PARKS)
o AMENDMENT OF APPENDIX A, SECTION 7-100: USE OF LAND AND
BUILDINGS, AS IT RELATES TO USE TYPE: MOBILE HOME/
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK
B. ADJOURNMENT
Next Scheduled Meeting Date: May 20, 2019
DATED THIS THE Sr6lDAYOF
Ronald Burton,
ACM/Director of
CERTIFICATION:
2019
Services
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 rnotice was posted on the bulletin board at City
Hall/Municipal Building on the jr day of � , 2019 at/or before
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Government Code.
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Pamela D. Langford, Development Vervjces Manager
Date Notice Removed
MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning and Zoning Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, April 15, 2019, at 5:32 p.m. in
the Council Chambers, City Hall, 444 4thStreet, Port Arthur, Texas 77640.
II. CHAIRPERSON'S OPENING REMARKS
III. ROLL CALL
The following members were present: Chairman Fernando Ramirez; Commissioners: Inell Moore; and
Norris Simon.
Staff present: Pamela D. Langford, Development Services Manager; Derrick Holland, GIS Coordinator
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. April 1, 2019
Upon the motion of N. Simon; seconded by I. Moore and carried unanimously, the Planning and Zoning
Commission approved the minutes as presented.
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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VI, NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING(S) — ITEMS FOR 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 HIGHWAY 347).
PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO COMBINE FIVE (5) LOTS AND AN ABANDONED PORTION OF A
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY INTO ONE (1) TRACT OF LAND FOR COMMERCIAL USE.
F. Ramirez introduced the request; P. Langford 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
SPEAKING AGAINST.• None
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 (l.E. RETAIL STRIP CENTER/OFFICE SPACE).
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F. Ramirez introduced the request; P. Langford 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: Heraldo Munoz, 3711 341h Street Port Arthur, TX 77542
SPEAKING AGAINST. None
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.
F. Ramirez introduced the request; P. Langford 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
SPEAKING AGAINST. None
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 PARK IN AN AGRICULTURAL ZONED DISTRICT.
F. Ramirez introduced the request; P. Langford 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
1. Moore made a motion to close the public hearings; seconded by N. Simon;
Voting Yes: I. Moore; N. Simon; F. Ramirez
Voting No: None
Motion Passed
• A Langford made a recommendation to approve re -plat request(s): R19-19.
Motion made by I. Moore; seconded by N. Simon to accept A Langford's recommendation to approve re -
plat request(s): R19-19.
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Voting Yes: 1. Moore; N. Simon; F. Ramirez
Voting No: None
Motion Passed
• P. Langford made a recommendation to recommend approval of Specific Use Permit request(s): Z18-04.
Motion made by N. Simon; seconded by 1. Moore to accept P. Longford's recommendation to recommend
approval of Specific Use Permit request(s): Z18-04.
Voting Yes: N. Simon; L Moore; F. Ramirez
Voting No: None
Motion Passed
• P. Langford made a recommendation to recommend approval of Specific Use Permit request(s): Z18-04.
Motion made by N. Simon; seconded by 1. Moore to accept P. Langford's recommendation to recommend
approval of Specific Use Permit request(s): Z18-04.
Voting Yes: N. Simon; L Moore; F. Ramirez
Voting No: None
Motion Passed
• A Langford made a recommendation to recommend approval of Specific Use Permit request(s): Z19-03.
Motion made by N. Simon; seconded by L Moore to accept P. Langford's recommendation to recommend
approval of Specific Use Permit request(s): Z19-03.
Voting Yes: N. Simon; 1. Moore; F. Ramirez
Voting No: None
Motion Passed
■ P. Langford made a recommendation to recommend approval of Specific Use Permit request(s): Z19-04.
Motion made by N. Simon; seconded by 1. Moore to accept P. Langford's recommendation to recommend
approval of Specific Use Permit request(s): Z19-04.
Voting Yes: N. Simon; L Moore; F. Ramirez
Voting No: None
Motion Passed
VII. STAFF REPORT
• Proposed Resolution No. 20743 has been submitted for the April 23, 2019 City Council agenda
authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the
development of a new Zoning Ordinance.
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Vill. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by N. Simon; seconded by 1. Moore and carried unanimously, the Planning and
Zoning Commission adjourned its meeting at 6:06 p.m.
Fernando Ramirez Ronald Burton
Chairman Secretary to the Commission
Minutes Approved
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION c;nol
CASE NO. R19-18 i
May 6, 2019 Regular Meeting
Staff Report
444 41h Street • 5th Floor - City Council • Port Arthur, TX 77640 • www.portarthurtx.gov
REPORT DATE: 05/03/2019
PROPERTY OWNER: DJM Contractors, LTD
APPLICANT: -Same-
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Mark W. Whitely & Associates
PROPERTY LOCATION: 9915 Dominion Ranch Drive, Port Arthur, TX 77640
REQUESTTYPE: Approval of replat of Lots in Dominion Ranch Section 2
NATURE OF REQUEST:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for the following:
Replatof.•
Lots 20 & 21, Block 4, Donimion Ranch Section 4
New TractNome(s):
Tract 20A, Block 4, Dominion Ranch Section 4
Lot Dimensions:
Multi -dimensional (13,477 SF)
TotalAcreage:
0.3094-Acre of Land
Current Zoning:
"SF" Single Family
Proposed Zoning:
No Change
Abutting Zoning:
North/South/East/West: "SF" Single Family
Comprehensive Plan Future
Land Use:
Low Denisty Residential
Purpose of replat:
To combine two (2) Lots into one (1) Tract of Land for construction
of a single family dwelling (i.e home).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On Friday, April 17, 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 1, 2019.
Staff Report: R19-18/Dominion Ranch Section 4 Page 1 of 6
FISCAL IMPACT/BUDGET 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 10 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)
Staff Report: R19-18/Dominion Ranch Section 4 Page 2 of 6
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Public Nodcos Ptbile Notices Public Notices
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
NOTICE 1N ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 212.014 AND 212.0150 OF THE TFXAS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE PLANNING
& ZONING COMMISSION ON MONDAY, MAY 6, 2019 AT 5:30 P.M., CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, 444 4TH STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS.
PLAT/REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR THE FOI.LOWLNG PROPERTY:
i. R)9-18 - REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR - 0.1094-ACRE OF LAND. REPLAT
OF ALL OF LOTS 20 AND 21. BLOCK 4. DOMINION RANCH SECTION 2. CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR. JEFFERSON COUNTY. TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9915 DOMINION RANCH
DRIVE). PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO COMBINE TWO (2) LOTS INTO ONE (1) TRAIT uF
LAND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (HOME).
1l. R19-20 - REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR - 0 4664- ACRE OF LAND. R FPLAI-
OF LOTS 10-14. BLOCK 21. ROSEMONT PARK ADDITION. CITY OF PORT ARTHI IR, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3331 .39TH STREET13.3.37 39TH STREET), THE
PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO COMBINE FIVE (S) LOTS INTO TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS (HOMES)
III. R19-21 - REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR - 2.bo-ACRES OF LAND, REPLAT
OF PART OF BLOCKS 386 AND 397 WITH ADJACENT ALLEYS & RIGHT OF WAYS. CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR. JEFFERSON COUNTY. TEXAS (PROPERTY' LOCATED NORTH OF 19TH
STREET BETWEEN CHARLESTON AVENUE. AND NEW ORLF,ANS AVENUE) THE. PURPOtF
OF THIS REQUEST IS TO COMBINI: A PORTION OF TWO (2) CITY BLOCKS AND UNIMPROVED
PORTIONS OF STREET RIGHTS -OF -WAY INTO ONE (I) TRACT OF LAND FOR CITY (MUIVICIPAI.)
SERVICES -
CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN THESE PUBLIC HEARINGS,
SPECIAL NOTICE WILL BE MAILED TO PROPERTY OWNERS WPTHLN 200' OF THE
SUBJECT PROPERTIES.
1F YOU CANNOT ATTEND THE MEETING YOU MAY SEND A LETTER, COMMENTS OR
CONCERNS TO THE DIRECTOR OFDEVELOPMENT SERVICES - C ITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
P.O. BOX 10", PLANNING DEPARTMENT - 3RD FLOOR, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641-
1089 OR BE PREPARED TO SPEAK PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
ON MAY 6, 2019. IF THERE ARE MORE QUESTIONS YOU MAY CALL THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT Kl' (409) 983-8135.
RONALD BURTON,
ASSISTANT CITY MAN AGERMIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
PUBLICATION DATE: WEDNESDAY. APRIL 17. 2019
Staff Report: R19-18/Dominion Ranch Section 4 Page 6 of 6
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Gry.of .
CASE NO. R19-20
May 6, 2019 Regular Meeting "r' rr►r�
Staff Report
444 40 Street • 51h Floor - City Council • Port Arthur, TX 77640 • www.portarthurtx.gov
REPORT DATE: 05/03/2019
PROPERTY OWNER: Raul Rodriquez Castro
APPLICANT: -Same-
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Access Surveyors, LLC
PROPERTY LOCATION: 3331 39' Street, Port Arthur, TX 77642
REQUESTTYPE: Approval of replat of Lots in the Rosemont Park Addition
NATURE OF RE UEST:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for the following:
Replatof:
Lots 10-14, Block 21, Rosemont Park Addition
New TractName(s):
Tracts 10-A & 12-A, Block 21, Rosemont Park Addition
Lot Dimensions:
Tract 10-A: 89; x 140' (12,460 SF)
Tract 12-A: 56 x 140 (7,840 SF)
TotalAcreage:
0.4664-Acre of Land
Current Zoning:
"2 F" Two Fa m i ly
Proposed Zoning:
No Change
Abutting Zoning.
North/East/West: "2F" Two Family
South: "LC" Light Commercial
Comprehensive Plan Future
Land Use:
Low Denisty Residential
Purpose of replat:
To combine five (5) Lots into two (2) Tracts of Land for construction
of a single family dwelling (i.e home).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On Friday, April 17, 2019, twenty-eight (28) 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 1, 2019.
Staff Report: R19-20/Rosemont Park Page 1 of 6
FISCAL IMPACTAUDGET 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 11 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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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCF. WITH SECTIONS 211014 AND 212.015(B) OF THE TEXAS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE PLANNING
& ZONING COMMISSION ON MONDAY, MAY 6. 2019 AT 5:30 P.M., CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, 444 4TH STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS.
PLAT/REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY:
I. R19-18 - REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTZi<D FOR - 0.1 M4-ACRE OF LAND. REPLAT
OF ALL OF LOTS 20 AND 21. BLOCK 4. DOMINION RANCH SECTION 2. CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR- JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9915 DOMINION RANCH
DRIVE). PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO COMBINE TWO (2) WTS INTO ONE (I ) TRA CT OF
LAND FOR CONSTRUCTION OFA SINGLEFAMILY DWF•L NG (HOME).
IL R19-20 - REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESrM FOR - 0.4664- ACRE OF LAND. REPLAT
OF LOTS 10-14, BLACK 21. ROSI;MONTPARK ADDITION, CITY OF PORT ARTHI IR, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3331 39TH STREET13337 39TH STREET). THE
PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO COMBINE FIVE (5) LOTS INTO TWO (2) TRACTS OF IAND
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS (HOMES)
III. R19-21- REPLATAPPROVAL REQUESSTED FOR -- 2-W5-ACRES OF LAND, REPLAT
OF PART OF BLOCKS 386 AND 387 WTTH ADJACENT ALLEYS & RIGHT OF WAYS. CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR. JEFFERSON COUNTY. TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF 19T1I
STREET BETWEEN CNARLESTON AVENUE. AND NEW ORLF,ANS AVENUE). THE PURPOSE
OF THIS REQUEST IS TO COMBINE A PORTION OF TWO (2) CITY BLOCKS AND UNIMPROVFD
PORTIONS OF STREET RIGHTS -OF -WAY INTO ONE (1) TRACT OF LAND FOR CITY (MUNICIPAL)
SERVICES.
CITIZENS ARE DMITED TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN THESE PUBLIC HEARINGS.
SPECIAL NOTICE WILL BE MAILED TO PROPERTY OWNERS WITHLN 200' OF THE
SUBJECT PROPERTIES.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THE MEETING YOU MAY SEND A LETTER. COMMENTS OR
CONCERNS TOT HE DIRECTOR OFDEVBLOPMENT SERVICES - CITY OFPORT ARTHUR,
P.O. BOX 10", PLANNING DEPARTMENT - 3RD FLOOR, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641-
10" OR BE PREPARED TO SPEAK PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
ON MAY C 291f. IF THERE MM MORE QUESTIONS YOU MAY CALL THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT AT (409) "3-SW.
RONALD BURTON.
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
PUBLICATION DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17. 2019
Staff Report: R19-20/Rosemont Park Page 6 of 6
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. R19-21
May 6, 2019 Regular Meeting
Staff Report
444 4th Street • 51h Floor - City Council • Port Arthur, TX 77640 • www.portarthurtx.gov
REPORT DATE: 05/03/2019
PROPERTYOWNER: City of Port Arthur, a municipal corporation
APPLICANT: -Same-
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Soutex Surveyor's and Engineers
PROPERTY LOCATION: north of 191h Street and between Charleston Avenue and New Orleans
Avenue
REQUESTTYPE: Approval of replat of Lots in the City of Port Arthur Addition
NATURE OF REQUEST:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for the following:
Replatof.•
Part of Blocks 386 and 387 with adjacent alleys & rights -of -way
New TractName(s):
Tract 386-A, City of Port Arthur
Lot Dimensions:
Multi -dimensional (113,473 SF)
TotalAcreage:
2.605-Acres of Land
Current Zoning:
"2 F" Two Family
Proposed Zoning:
No Change
Abutting Zoning:
North: "I" Industrial
South/East/West: "SF" Single Family
Comprehensive Plan Future
Land Use:
Low Denisty Residential
To combine part of two (2) city blocks with adjacent alleys and
Purpose of replat.
portions of unimproved rights -of -way into one (1) Tract of Land for
City Services.
Staff Report: R19-21/COPA Addition Page 1 of 6
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On Friday, April 17, 2019, fifteen (15) 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 1, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT BUDGET 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 10 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)
Staff Report: R19-21/COPA Addition Page 2 of 6
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Public Nottcos Public Notices Public -Notice
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 211014 AND 212.015(B) OF THE TEXAS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE PLANNING
A ZONING COMMISSION ON MONDAY. MAY 6, 2019 AT 5:30 P.M., CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, 444 4TH STREET, PORT ARTH UR, TEXAS.
PLAT/REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY:
1. R19-18 - REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR -- O. -AM4ACRE OF LAND. REPLAT
OF ALL OF LOTS 20 AND 21. BLOCK 4, DOMIMON RANCH SECTION 2. CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR. JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 991S DOMINION RANCH
DRIVES PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO COMBINE TW0 (2) LOTS INTO ONE (1) TRACT OF
LAND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (HOME).
Il. R19-2A- REPLAT APPROVAL REQUEW"FOR -0,4664- ACRE OFLAND, REPLAT
OF LOTS 10-14. BLOCK 21. ROSEMONTPARK ADDMON, CITY OF PORT ARTHt1R, JEFI-ERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPRRTY LOCATED AT 3331 39TH STREF.TI3337 39TII STREFT). THFI
PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO COMBINE FIVE (5) LOTS INTO TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS (HOMES)
III. R19-21 - REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR - 2 605-ACRES OF LAND, REPLAT,
OF PART OF BLOCKS 396 AND 387 WITH ADJACENT ALLEYS & RIGHT OF WAYS. CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR. JEFFERSON COUNTY. TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF 19TH'
STREET BETWEEN CHARLESTON AVENUE AND NEW ORLEANS AVENUE) THE. PURPOSE.
OF THIS REQUEST 1S TO COMBINE A PORTION OF TWO (2) CITY BLOCKS AND 1,'NIMPR0VFD
PORTIONS OF STREET RIGHTS -OF -WAY INTO ONE(]) TRACT OF LAND FOR CITY (MIINICIPAL)
SERVICES.
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 4MKE711NG YOU MAY SEND A LETTER. COMMENTS OR
CONCERNS TO THE DIRECTOR. OFDEVELOPMENT SERVICES - CITY OF PORT ARTHUR.
P.O. BOX 10", PLANNING DEPARTMENT - 3RD FLOOR, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641-
1089 OR BE PREPARED TO SPEAK _PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
ON MAY 6. 2019. IF THERE ARE MORE QUESTIONS YOU MAY CALL THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT AT (4a9) "3-8135.
RONALD BURTON,
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
PUBLICATION DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2019
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PROPERTY OWNER: Jefferson County
APPLICANT: Clark C. Shner & Assigns
PROPERTY LOCATION: north of Viterbo Road and east of West Port Arthur Road
REQUESTTYPE: Specific Use Permit — 238 [SUP #238]
444 4ch Street
51h Floor — City Council
Port Arthur, TX 77640
www.portarthur.net
CASE NO: Z19-06
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:
Tract 1-A, Block 18, Range "M", Port Arthur Land Company
Subdivision
Total Acreage:
17.970-Acres of Land
Current Zoning:
"A"Agricultural
Proposed Zoning:
"A" Agricultural w/Specific Use Permit — 238 (SUP #238)
North/East: Nederland City Limits
Abutting Zoning:
West: "A" Agricultural
South: "I" Industrial
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 approximately 17.970-Acres of Land consisting of Tract 1-A, Block 18, Range
"M", Port Arthur Land Company Subdivsiion. 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;
e 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: Viterbo Road.
Public Notice:
On Friday, April 17, 2019, eleven (11) 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 1, 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
Attachment 2: JCAD Aerial
Attachment 3: Public Notice (Newpaper)
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NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 211.006 & 211.007 OF THE TEXAS LOC
GOVERNWUNT CODE; A PUBLIC HEARING WILL RE HELD BY THE PLANNII
& ZONTNG COMMISSION ON MONDAY, MAY 6, 2819. AT 5.30 RNIL 0TV COUN(
CHAMBERS, 444 4TH STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS.
1. Z19-05 - 7A)NING CHANGE RF:(pL'E.5"1rF.D FOR - APPROXIMATELY 8-512-ACRES
OF LAND, PART OF BLOCK 386 AND ALd_ OF RL,OCKN 387.402 AND 4M. WITH ADJACENT
ALLEYS. AND RIGHT OF WAYS, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR- 7EFFT.RSON COI.WTY. TEXAS
(PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF 19TH STREET 1#fs7'IVEE1,V CHARLIsSTI]N AVFsNIEF A AW
NEW ORLEANS AVENUE). PURPOSE OF THIS REQU&F7 15 TO AIJ,OW FOR 7NE CONTINU ED
OPERATION OF CITY/C'OUNTV SERVICES FORMER CM' OF PORT ARTHUR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT LOCATION - CURRENT U)CA770N FOR COUNTY PUMP STA77010.
II. ZI9416 - SPECIFIC USE PERMIT REQt►F,STFD FOR - APPROXIMATELY
17.97-ACRES OF LAND, TR.ACI' I -.A. R L.00 K I h. RANGF ,M ". PORT A RT HITR LAND,
COMPANY SUBDIVISION. CrrY OF PORT ARTHUR. IEFI=FRSON COUNT). TE,XASI
(PROPERTY LOCATV-) NORTH OF VI ERRO ROAD .4NO EAS7 OF IVEST PORT ARTHUR.
ROAD). PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS :TO AL IOW FOR THE COA'STRUC77ON AND -
LICE NSING OF A RECREA nONAL VEHICLE PARK. !
CITIZENS ARE INVITED TOATTEND AND PARTICIPATE, IN THFSE PUBLIC HEARINGS.!
SPECIAL NOTICE WILL. BE MAILED TO PROPERTY OR'\'FRS WITHIN 200' OF THE
SUBJECT PROPRETTF,S.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THE MEETING YOL MAY SEND A I ETTER. COMAH
OR CONCERNS TO THE DIRECTOR OF DEVF.LOPMEX T SERVICES - C1Tl' OF P
ARTHUR, P.O. BOX 1089, PLANNING DEPARTMENT - 3RD FLOOR, PORT ARTI
TEXAS 7764/4089 OR BE PREPARED TO SPEAK PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF
"LIC HEARING ON MAY 6, 2019. FFTHERE ARE MORE QUESTIONS YOU MAV C
THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AT (409) 9&3-8135.
RONALD BURTON.
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
PUBLICATION DATE: WEDNESDAY. APRIL Li, 2019
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"DRAFT"
Chapter 58: Manufactured Homes, Mobile Homes,
Recreational Vehicles and Parks
Article III, Recreational Vehicle Parks
RM/LM Draft "B" 5/3/2019
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III (RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE PARKS) OF CHAPTER 58 (MANUFACTURED HOMES,
MOBILE HOMES, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND PARKS OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CODE OF ORDINANCES; VIOLATON OF
THIS ORDINANCE ARE PUNISHABLE AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 1-8
OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES AS AMENDED BY FINE NOT
EXCEEDING TWO THOUSAND [$2,000] DOLLARS); AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR AND EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AFTER
PUBLICATION DATE.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1201 of Texas Occupations Code, the City of Port Arthur
has the power to regulate Recreational Vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur wishes to regulate the location of Recreational
Vehicle Parks, as amended in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the proposed changes are in compliance with Section 47.01(4)(B) of the
Texas Penal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds the passage of this Ordinance will protect public
health, safety, property, and the general welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
SECTION 1. That the findings and recitations set out in the preamble to this Ordinance
are found to be true and correct and they are hereby adopted by the City Council and made a part
hereof for all purposes.
SECTION 2. That Article I11, Recreational Vehicle Parks, of Chapter 58, Manufactured
Homes, Mobile Homes, Recreational Vehicles and Parks, be amended as delineated in Exhibit
«A„
SECTION 3. That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the
sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this Ordinance are severable and, if any
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phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance should be declared invalid by the
final judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect any
of the remaining phrases, clause, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 5. That any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this
Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not exceeding Two
Thousand ($2,000) Dollars as provided in Section 1-8 of the Code of Ordinances, and each day
such violation shall be permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION G. That this Ordinance or its caption and penalty shall be published at least one
(1) time within ten days after formal passage hereof in the official newspaper of the City of Port
Arthur. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after the date of such publication.
SECTION 7. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance shall be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
SECTION 8. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of May A.D., 2019 at a Regular
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following votes: AYES:
MAYOR:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
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Derrick Ford Freeman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Valecia "Val" Tizeno, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Harvey L. Robinson, Assistant City Manager
Ronald "Ron" Burton, Assistant City Manager/
Director of Development Services
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EXHIBIT "A"
Chapter 58: Manufactured Homes, Mobile Homes,
Recreational Vehicles and Parks
Article III, Recreational Vehicle Parks
Section 58-119 — Purpose.
The City Council finds that properly planned and operated recreational vehicle parks (RV parks)
promote a safe and orderly development, as well as promote the health, safety, and welfare of the
general public.
Section 58-120 — Applicability.
This article shall apply to any recreational vehicle park located or to be located within the city
limits.
Section 58-121— Definitions.
Words and phrases used in this Article shall have the meanings set forth in this section. Terms
that are not defined below, but are defined elsewhere in the Code of Ordinances, shall be given
the meanings set forth in the Code. Words and phrases not defined in the Code of Ordinances
shall be given their common, ordinary meaning unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense shall include the future
tense; words in the plural number shall include the singular number (and vice versa); and words
in the masculine gender shall include the feminine gender (and vice versa). The word "shall" is
always mandatory, while the word "may" is merely directory. Headings and captions are for
reference purposes only.
Recreational vehicle (RV) means a vehicular type unit, not exceeding eight feet in width,
primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping or travel use, which
has its own motive power or is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. The basic entities are:
travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper, motor home or other individual camping unit.
Recreational vehicle park (RV park) means a parcel of land under single ownership upon
which two or more recreational vehicle sites are located, established or maintained for occupancy
by recreational vehicles of the general public as temporary living quarters for recreation or
vacation purposes.
Recreational vehicle site (RV site) means a plat of ground within a recreational vehicle park
intended for the accommodation of a recreational vehicle on a temporary basis.
Section 58-122 — Location of Recreational Vehicles
No recreational vehicle used as a dwelling shall be parked or placed on any tract of land or
adjacent private land within the city limits, which is not properly zoned for such use; except,
however, that this section:
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(1) Shall not apply to residences that were damaged by a natural disaster,
such as a hurricane, fire, or flood:
a. For a period not to exceed 90 180 days, the parking, use, and occupancy of
recreational vehicles on residential property as temporary living quarters while
repairs to these properties eau ed by H....,.ieane 14apv y are ongoing.
b. That it is herby permitted that the building official of the city may issue a permit
to allow the occupancy of a recreational vehicle for a period of six months, beyond
the 90 day- pe --ice on a residential property as a temporary living quarters by
property owners while damage to these properties
are being repaired, provided that:
1. Application to the building official
be made He lateF than -W the effee-ve4ate of this seetion. be
made requesting to use a recreational vehicle as a temporary residence while
repairs are being made to the residence that was involved in the natural
disaster.
2. Applications must be made with all necessary documentation to establish
one of the following:
i. Substantial work is currently being done under an active building
permit issued by the city;
ii. Active litigation is underway with the property owner's insurance
carrier; or
iii. Application for disaster recovery funds has been made to the city,
Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission, Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs, or the Texas
General Land Office (GLO) and is approved or pending approval.
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Section 58-123 — Approval of Plans and Plats Required
(1) No recreational vehicle park shall be developed on an unplatted lot. Prior to development,
the developer, owner, or their designee shall meet the standards for platting as set forth
in Chapter 98, Article III of the City of Port Arthur, Texas Code of Ordinances.
(2) Site Development Plan - Any person intending to establish a recreational vehicle park
shall provide the City of Port Arthur's Planning and Zoning Staff a site development plan
that includes all of the requirements for site plans contained herein.
(3) Before submitting a site plan applicant for a Recreational Vehicle Park, the applicant
must first meet with the director of planning of the city or their designee to discuss the
intended development to ensure compliance with the basic requirements and to arrive at
a coordinated plan layout.
(4) The plan shall consist of an accurate drawing at a scale of not more than 200 feet to the
inch, which shows the exact dimensions of the tract of land under consideration, its
relationship to existing and proposed streets and contiguous properties, the type and use
of all adjacent property, access provisions, and the exact land use proposed for the entire
tract, including screening devices, private streets, recreational vehicle sites, usable open
space, parking, lighting, utilities, structures, and any other item required to properly meet
standards as outlined in Section 58-124 of this ordinance.
(5) No person shall alter a recreational vehicle park to the extent of changing or significantly
adding to that which is shown on the site plan on file with the planning and zoning
commission without first filing an amended site plan in the same manner as an original
site plan. The director of planning shall have the right to refuse to examine any
incomplete, unintelligible or indefinite site plan.
(6) The applicant shall submit one reproducible copy of the proposed site plan to the City of
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124, as well as any other code of ordinance requirement that may pertain to Recreational
Vehicle Parks.
(7) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall notify the applicant in writing as to whether
the plan was approved or disapproved, stating the reasons for disapproval and the
modifications or conditions that must be made or met before approval can be obtained
upon subsequent submission.
Section 58-124 — Minimum Standards.
Any recreational vehicle park hereafter established, constructed, or erected shall conform to
and comply with the following minimum standards and shall be required to be shown on the
site plan or their building plans prior to approval and being released for construction.
a. Park Area.
i. As it pertains to licenses for new recreational parks, each recreational park
shall be planned for and shall provide a minimum of five acres in area.
b. Location and Fencing.
i. Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parks shall only be located in areas allowed by
zoning.
ii. A solid fence at least eight (8) feet in height must be placed on the property
line so that the RV Park will be buffered from view. The fence will be
installed on all sides and in the rear of the property. The fence must be a
solid, permanent screening fence or wall made of metal or galvanized
material. No wood fences are allowed.
c. Size and Density.
i. Shall have a minimum lot size of five (5) acres to develop an RV park,
with a maximum of six (6) acres.
ii. The maximum site density for an RV park shall be 20 recreational vehicle
lot sites per acre, and only one (1) recreational vehicle is permitted per
recreational vehicle lot site.
iii. Each recreational vehicle site within the RV park shall have a minimum
area of one thousand nine hundred fifty (1,950) square feet and shall be a
least thirty (30) feet wide and sixty-five (65) feet in depth. The sites shall
be designed for pull -through access for ease of entering and leaving the site.
A roadway is therefore, required to the front and rear. In addition, the space
shall be clearly marked identifying the space number.
iv. Each site shall have a cement paved (10' x 65') parking space where the
recreational vehicle will park while at the park. The parking space shall be
centered on the site, with a 10' x 65' landscaped area planted with grass
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and other landscaping material. The remaining 10' x 65' portion may be
paved with either cement, asphalt, crushed granite, or a combination of
landscaping and pavement to provide for a patio area, as well as parking.
d. Street access and street lighting.
Each recreational vehicle site within the RV park will have access to a
private roadway, which will also have access to a public thoroughfare. The
entrance from the public thoroughfare to the private roadway will have a
pavement width of at least thirty (30) feet with a 25 feet minimum curb
radius. The private internal thoroughfare will have a pavement width
(concrete or asphalt) of twenty-four (24) feet for two-way streets in
accordance with the city standards. The private internal roadway may be
fifteen (16) feet if one-way and will have a turning area and radii with a
minimum of sixty (60) feet to permit free movement of emergency vehicles.
Private street intersections shall generally be at right angles; offsets at
intersections of less than one hundred twenty-five (125) feet centerline to
centerline should be avoided; intersections of more than two (2) streets at
one point shall be avoided. Dead-end streets are not allowed in the RV park.
The internal private streets off the public thoroughfare may be constructed
of concrete or asphalt.
ii. Signs shall be placed along the emergency access lane, by the owner or
agent of the RV park stating that parking is not allowed. The city will
approve the type, size, height, and location of the sign.
iii. Acceptable street lighting for the RV park will be approved by the city.
e. Required facilities.
i. Each RV park will have an office for the manager of the RV park. The park
shall also have bathroom and shower facilities, as well as laundry
accommodations. All facilities used by the residents of the park must be
well lit inside and out during all lours. All facilities must meet applicable
adopted city codes.
ii. The RV park shall have a least on (1) recreation area, located in a central
area of the park. The area should be easily available to all park residents,
and free of traffic hazards. Not less than ten (10) percent of the gross park
area shall be devoted to recreational facilities. The recreation area should
also include space for community buildings and community uses such as
restrooms and shower facilities, adult recreation (basketball or tennis court)
and playgrounds for children and swimming pools, but not including
vehicle parking, maintenance and utility area.
iii. It is the City of Port Arthur's policy and practice to provide reasonable
accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Housing developments
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shall provide accommodations for persons with disabilities according to the
Federal and State ADA requirements.
f. Soil and ground cover.
i. All ground surfaces that are exposed in the RV park shall be paved, covered
with stone, rock, or other similar solid material, or protected with vegetative
cover that is capable of preventing soil erosion and the elimination dust.
ii. All Private streets shall be constructed of a minimum of asphalt and shall
be well drained under normal use and at storm event weather conditions.
The private streets shall also be constructed to he able to handle fire truck
traffic loads of 33,500 pounds minimum, as well as all proper turn radii, and
meet fire lane requirements as outlined in the City's adopted fire code.
iii. All pavement shall be kept in good repair.
g. Drainage.
i. The area designated for the placement of recreational vehicle parks shall be
graded and designed to drain all storm water, surface water in a safe
efficient manner. Drainage analysis shall be performed by a licensed
professional engineer in accordance to city and Drainage District No. 7
regulations and ordinances and easements for the conveyance of surface
water off -site shall be obtained, if necessary. Post development of RV parks
shall not impact stormwater pre -development discharges. The--gr-etml
h. Water Supply.
i. Each RV site within the RV park will be provided with a connection to the
city water supply, if possible. If city water supply is not available, then a
permit for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TECQ) will
be obtained to install a well. The city must approve all proposed water
facility plans prior to construction. The water distribution system shall be
installed as follows:
The water supply system, fixtures and other equipment must be
installed in accordance with applicable codes adopted by the city;
2. A master water meter shall be installed to serve the RV park. Sub -
metering or re -metering of RV sites is not permitted;
3. A reduced pressure principal backflow preventer will be required to
be placed at the property line on the discharge side of the master
meter. In addition, one (1) such device must be placed at each of
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the connections for each RV site and located on the left side of the
site;
4. Water riser service branch lines shall extend at least four (4) inches
above ground elevation. The branch line shall be a least 3/ inch;
5. Adequate provisions shall be made to prevent freezing of service
lines, valves and riser pipes. Surface drainage shall be diverted from
the location or utility connections at each site;
6. A shut off valve below the frost line shall be provided near each
water riser pipe;
7. The park owner/operator shall have complete maintenance
responsibility for the water system within the RV park; and
8. The city shall have no maintenance responsibility for service lines
within the RV park. The responsibility of the city stops at the
property line.
i. Wastewater facilities.
i. The RV park shall provide each site with a connection for city wastewater,
if possible. If city wastewater is not available then a permit from the TECQ
will be obtained prior to placement of an on -site sewage facility. All
proposed wastewater serviced lines shall be connected to the city
wastewater system if available.
ii. On -site sewage facilities are permitted if city utilities are not available. The
city must approve all proposed wastewater plans prior to construction. The
wastewater system shall be installed as follows:
1. The wastewater system and materials must be installed in
accordance with applicable codes adopted by the city;
2. Each site shall be provided with a four -inch diameter wastewater
riser and shall extend above grade four (4) to six (6) inches. The
wastewater riser pipe shall be so located on each stand so that the
wastewater connection to the RV drain outlet will approximate a
vertical position. Each inlet shall be provided with a gastight seal
when connected to a recreational vehicle or have a gastight seal plug
when not in service. The plug shall be that of a spring -loaded
device;
3. The wastewater connection to each site shall consist of a single four -
inch service line without any branch lines, fittings, or connections.
All joints shall be water tight;
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4. Surface drainage shall be diverted away from the riser. The rim of
the riser pipe shall extend at least four (4) to six (6) inches above the
ground elevation;
5. Each collection wastewater line shall provide a vent extending a
minimum of ten (10) feet in height;
6. The owner/operator shall be responsible for the maintenance
responsibility of the wastewater system within the RV park. The
responsibility of the city stops at the property line;
7. Each RV park shall be required to install at the property line, where
connection to the city sewer is made, a sample well site. The sample
well site shall be installed according to city code; and
8. All chemicals entering the city sewer shall be biodegradable.
j. Sanitary facilities.
i. Each RV park shall provide the following sanitary facilities as listed below:
1. One (1) toilet or stool for the female sex for every twenty (20) sites
or fraction thereof (minimum of one (1) is required) for the first one
hundred and twenty (120) sites, and one (1) per forty (40) sites
thereafter;
2. One (1) toilet or stool and one (1) urinal stall for the male sex for
every twenty (20) sites or fraction thereof (minimum of one is
required) for the first one hundred and twenty sites, and one (1) per
forty (40) sites thereafter;
3. One (1) washbasin will be provided within the toilet room for every
two (2) toilets or fraction thereof (minimum of one (1) is required);
4. One (1) shower will be provided for each sex for each twenty (20)
sites or fraction thereof (minimum of one (1) is required for each
sex) for the first one hundred and twenty (120) sites, and one (1) per
forty (40) sites thereafter;
5. All toilets and shower facilities will be placed in properly
constructed buildings and located not more than two hundred (200)
feet from any recreational vehicle site;
6. Buildings shall be well lit at all times, day or night, well ventilated
with screened openings, and constructed of moisture proof material
to permit rapid and satisfactory cleaning, scouring and washing;
7. The floors will be of concrete or other impervious material, elevated
not less than four (4) inches above grade, and each room shall be
provided with floor drains; and
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8. A slop sink or basin with water supply will be in each restroom
(male and female) and at least one (1) in the laundry facility, and
shall be constructed in accordance with design, size and materials
approved by the building official.
9. Every RV Park shall contain at least one sanitary disposal station for
the sole purpose of removing and disposing of wastes from holding
tanks in a clean, efficient and convenient manner.
10. Each sanitary station shall consist of a drainage basin constructed of
impervious material, containing a disposal hatch and self -closing
cover, and related washing facilities.
11. The disposal hatch of sanitary station units shall be connected to the
sewage disposal system. Related facilities required to wash holding
tanks and the general area of the sanitary station shall be conne3cted
to the RV Park water supply system.
12. Each sanitary station shall have a sign posted stating "Danger — Not
to be used for drinking or domestic purposes."
13. Sanitary stations shall be approved by the City of Port Arthur's
Department of Health.
ii. Toilet and bathing facilities shall be in separate rooms or portioned apart in
any manner as to provide privacy and promote cleanliness. Each toilet
provided in a community toilet house shall be portioned apart from any
other toilet in the same room. The floor surface around the commode shall
not drain into the shower floor.
iii. Toilet, floors, and walls will be of impervious material, painted white or a
light color, and kept clean at all times. Shower stalls shall be of tile, plaster,
cement or some other impervious material and shall be kept clean at all
times. If a shower stall is of some impervious material other than tile,
cement or plaster, it shall be white or some light color and kept clean at all
times. The floor of any bathroom, other than the shower stall, shall be
papered with canvas wallpaper, or an equivalent washable surface kept
clean at all times.
k. Electrical Services
i. All sites in the RV park shall be provided with electrical service. All
electrical service shall be underground and installed in accordance with
the National Electrical Code. The electrical service shall be installed as
follows:
1. A master electric meter shall be installed to serve the RV park. Sub -
metering or re -metering of RV sites is not permitted;
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2. The city does not have maintenance responsibility for service lines
within the RV park. The obligation of the city stops at the property
line;
3. The location of all underground lines shall be clearly marked by
surface signs at approved intervals;
4. Power supply to each site shall be a minimum of one 20-amp and
one 50-amp power supply;
5. Outlets (receptacles or pressure connectors) shall be housed in an
Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., approved weather proof outlet
box; and
6. A water tight seal shall be provided for underground conduit in
floodplain installations and a riser extending a minimum of two (2)
feet above the floodplain elevation shall be provided.
1. Storage, collection, and disposal of refuse and garbage.
i. All RV parks shall be provided with safe and acceptable facilities for the
collection and removal of waste and garbage. Storage, collection, and
handling will be conducted so as to minimize accidents, health hazards,
rodent harborage, insect breeding areas, or fire hazards. All sites will be
located within two hundred (200) feet of a refuse facility measured along
the ITV park internal roadway. All dumpster enclosures shall be placed
away from the public right-of-way to the greatest extent practical, allowing
for ease of access and minimum pedestrian and vehicular conflict. Gates to
the dumpster enclosure should not face the right-of-way and shall be closed
at all times except when accessed. Trash dumpsters shall be screened on
three (3) sides with a masonry material, and screening shall be a minimum
of six (6) feet in height. Masonry for the screening wall shall be brick, stone,
or stucco with brick or stone columns. The dumpster shall also provide a
solid metal gate, primed and painted to provide access, and the gate shall be
closed at all times unless being accessed.
m. Telephone.
The management of the RV park will provide access to at least one (1) land
line telephone, which will be used for emergency use. This phone will be
in easily accessible location twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a
week.
n. Accessory structures.
i. The individual sites within the RV park are not allowed to have accessory
structures. Any accessory uses such as attached awnings, steps or pop -puts,
shall be considered to be part of the trailer.
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o. Fire Safety.
i. Fire hydrants must be located such that each recreational vehicle site is
within six hundred (600) feet from one.
ii. The site shall meet all code requirements to the International Fire Code,
2015 edition with amendments, as adopted by the City Council of the City
of Port Arthur, Texas. This includes but is not limited to fire lane access
to the site, as well as providing adequate fire flow.
iii. RV parks located in an area where city water is not available, must have a
pond located on the property filled at all times with a minimum capacity of
twenty thousand (20,000) gallons with a dry hydrant installed. A container
capable of holding a minimum of twenty thousand (20,000) gallons with a
dry hydrant installed shall also be allowed and/or substituted for a pond.
The dry hydrant outlet shall be of standard size or four (4) inches. These
items will be provided by the owner of the park.
p. Other Standards.
i. The following standards shall be met and a note shall be placed on the site
plan stating that the site will remain compliant.
1. No RV Park or recreational vehicle shall be used as a permanent
residence for any period of time, except for permanent, full-time
employs of the RV Park.
2. No more than one (1) space shall be allowed for use as a permanent
residence for full-time employees. Occupancy or parking of a
recreational vehicle within the RV Park extending beyond six (6)
consecutive months in any twelve (12) month period shall be
presumed permanent occupancy and is hereby prohibited.
3. A recreational vehicle may not return for a period of sixty (60) days
following six (6) months consecutively.
4. The grounds, as well as all buildings and structures in the RV Park
shall be maintained free of the growth of high grass, weeds, and
debris so as to deter rodents, snake harborage, or the breeding of
flies, mosquitos, and other pests.
5. No open fires shall be allowed unless otherwise approved by the
City of Port Arthur Fire Chief or their designee.
Section 58-125 — Registration of guests.
a. Each lessee of a site within the RV park will provide the following information to the
owner, manager, operator or person in charge of the RV park:
i. Name;
I Full address of permanent residence;
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iii. Automobile and recreational vehicle license plate number and the state in which
each is registered;
iv. Driver's license number of the vehicle owner;
V. The number or letter of the site being rented; and
vi. Date of arrival and anticipated departure.
b. This record must be made available for inspection to all appropriate agencies whose duties
necessitate acquisition.
Section 58-126 — Application for Recreational Vehicle Park License Required; duration;
fee; display.
a. Upon approval of the site plan submitted to the planning and zoning commission, the
person intending to establish a recreational vehicle park must abide by the following:
i. Application for license. An application for the initial license to operate a
recreational vehicle park shall be made to the City Council of the City of Port
Arthur. Such applications shall state the name and address of the person desiring
to engage in such business, and if the applicant is a partnership or corporation,
the names and addresses of the respective partners and/or directors, and a
description of the property, including street address of the premises where such
RV Park is to operated so that it can be easily identified. It shall also give the
name of the owner of such premises, and such other and further information as
may be required by the city.
ii. Required; duration. It shall be unlawful for any person to establish, maintain,
conduct, or operate any present or future recreational vehicle park within the
limits of the city without first obtaining a license therefore from the city. Such
license shall be for the calendar year or any part of such year, ending on December
31 of each year. Application for the renew of a license shall be made to the
superintendent of inspectors.
iii. Fee. The annual fee for each license or renew to operate a business park shall be
$1.00 per site for the first 50 sites, plus $0.50 for each RV site over and above 50
RV sites in an RV Park.
iv. Display. The license for recreational vehicle parks must be conspicuously
displayed at such parks at all times.
Section 58-127 — Building Permit Required.
No person shall erect or construct, or proceed to erect or construct, add to, enlarge, improve,
alter, repair, convert, extend, or demolish any recreational vehicle park, RV site, building,
structure, fence, or any part of the same, or install any plumbing, electrical, or mechanical
equipment as a part of the park, building, or structure, or may any other improvements to any
RV site, or cause the same to be done within an RV park without obtaining a building permit.
The building permit shall be granted only after a license has been secured as set out in Section
58-126, and the superintendent of inspectors has determined that all work to be permitted
conforms to the site plan or plat and the requirements of this article.
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Section 58-128 — Change of Ownership of grandfathered RV Parks
If there is a change of controlling interest of a grandfathered RV park (whether entity or person)
the new owner shall without delay bring the existing RV park to meet the conditions of this
ordinance.
Section 58-129 — Existing Manufactured Mobile Home Parks
Existing manufactured mobile home parks that have spaces for recreational vehicles existing
prior to the adoption of this ordinance shall be permitted to occupy the space with a recreational
vehicle. However, in no instance shall a new manufactured mobile home park to be located
within the city limits of Port Arthur, Texas be allowed recreational vehicles or spaces for
recreational vehicles. The same shall apply to a recreational vehicle to be located within the city
limits of Port Arthur, Texas. Only recreational vehicles shall be allowed in a recreational vehicle
park. No manufactured mobile home shall be permitted in a recreational vehicle park.
Sec. 58-130. - Enforcing officers.
It shall be the duty of the building official , chief of police, chief of
the fire department, city health officer or any of their designated representatives to make
inspections to determine the existence of violations of this article. It shall be the duty of a
recreational vehicle park owner or operator to permit city officials to enter upon such premises
at all reasonable times in order that inspections may be made.
Sec. 58-131. - Penalty.
Any person or agent of such person, who shall violate or fail or refuse to comply with any of the
provisions of this article, or of any permit issued under this article, or fail to comply therewith,
or with any of the requirements of such permit in violation of this article, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor. Such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day
or its portion during which any violation of any of the provisions of this article is committed, or
continued and, upon conviction of any such violation, shall be punished by a fine of not less than
$1.00 nor more than $200.00.
Sec. 58-132. - Disaster recovery.
Any or all of the requirements of the provisions of this article may be waived during a disaster
declaration or recovery period as determined by the city council. In granting this waiver the city
may establish any special conditions deemed necessary for the protection of the health, safety
and welfare of the citizens.
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