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Commission
Special Meeting
October 14, 2019
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
444 4th STREET • FIFTH FLOOR - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS • PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77640
Location & Time
Port Arthur City Hall
Fifth Floor
Council Chambers
444 4th Street
Port Arthur, TX 77640
5:30 P.M.
Inell Moore,
Commissioner
Noel Ozen-Brown
Commissioner
Fernando Ramirez,
Commissioner
(Chairman)
Keith Richard,
Commissioner
Norris Simon, Jr.,
Commissioner
Planning & Zoning
Commissioners
Pamela D. Langford,
Acting Dir. of
Development
Services
Larry Badon,
Senior Planner
Planning Staff
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
October 14, 2019
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, WILL MEET IN SPECIAL SESSION
AT 5:30 P.M. ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2019, TO BE HELD AT PORT
ARTHUR CITY HALL, FIFTH FLOOR – COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT
444 4TH STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS.
I. Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
II. Call to Order
III. Roll Call
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. August 5, 2019
B. September 9, 2019
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. NONE
VI. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (INDIVIDUAL
CONSIDERATION)
A. R19-33 – REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR – 0.6198-ACRE
OF LAND, REPLAT OF ALL OF LOTS 1 – 3, BLOCK 2, HIGHLAND
ANNEX ADDITION, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF MULBERRY
STREET AND EAST OF CENTER STREET). PURPOSE OF THIS
REQUEST IS TO COMBINE THREE (3) LOTS INTO ONE (1) TRACT
OF LAND FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT.
B. R19-34 – REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR – 0.3785-ACRE
OF LAND, REPLAT OF PART OF LOTS 3 & 4, KINARD SUBDIVISION,
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
(PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5330 TWIN CITY HIGHWAY). PURPOSE
OF THIS REQUEST IS TO COMBINE TWO (2) LOTS INTO ONE (1)
TRACT OF LAND FOR COMMERCIAL REMODEL.
C. R19-35 – REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR – 0.7135-ACRE
OF LAND, REPLAT OF ALL OF LOTS 22 - 27, BLOCK 4, DOMINION
RANCH SECTION 2, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF MAPLE
FALLS LANE AND WEST OF DOMINION RANCH DRIVE).
PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO COMBINE SIX (6) LOTS INTO
THREE (3) TRACTS OF LAND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLINGS (HOMES).
AGENDA CONTINUED… D. R19-36 – REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR –2.497-ACRES
OF LAND, REPLAT OF PART OF LOT 3, BLOCK 7, RANGE “G”,
PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY SUBDIVISION, CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED
SOUTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 73 AND WEST OF TWIN CITY
HIGHWAY [A.K.A. STATE HIGHWAY 347]). PURPOSE OF THIS
REQUEST IS TO SUBDIVIDE A PORTION OF ONE (1) LOT INTO
TWO (2) TRACTS OF LAND FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT.
E. R19-37 – REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR – 0.1491-ACRE
OF LAND, ALL OF LOTS 19 & 20, BLOCK 1, SAN JACINTO
ADDITION, ALAMO HEIGHTS, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH
OF 38TH STREET AND WEST OF 5TH AVENUE). PURPOSE OF
THIS REQUEST IS TO COMBINE TWO (2) LOTS INTO ONE (1)
TRACT OF LAND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING (HOME).
F. P19-03 – MINOR PLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR – 2.773-
ACRES OF LAND OUT OF AND PART OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK
13, RANGE “I”, PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY SUBDIVISION,
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
(PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF TURTLE CREEK DRIVE AND
WEST OF 9TH AVENUE). PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO
CREATE A DETAILED LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT (STORAGE FACILITY).
G. Z19-05 – ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED FOR –
APPROXIMATELY 8.512-ACRES OF LAND, PART OF BLOCK 386
AND ALL OF BLOCKS 387, 402 AND 403, WITH ADJACENT
ALLEYS, AND RIGHT OF WAYS, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH
OF 19TH STREET BETWEEN CHARLESTON AVENUE AND NEW
ORLEANS AVENUE). PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO
ALLOW FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF CITY/COUNTY
SERVICES (FORMER CITY OF PORT ARTHUR WATER
TREATMENT PLANT LOCATION – CURRENT LOCATION FOR
COUNTY PUMP STATION). CURRENTLY ZONED: SINGLE
FAMILY (SF)
H. Z19-08 – ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED FOR –
APPROXIMATELY 4.429-ACRES OF LAND, PART OF TRACT 20,
JNO MCGAFFEY ABSTRACT NO. 167, SABINE PASS,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5950 S.
GULFWAY DRIVE). PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO ALLOW
FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT. CURRENTLY ZONED:
MULTIPLE FAMILY (MF)
I. E19-01 – EXCAVATION PERMIT REQUESTED FOR –
OPERATION OF A COMMERCIAL EXCAVATION (DIRT PIT),
APPROXIMATELY 44.2-ACRE SITE OUT OF 64.522-ACRES OF
LAND, PART OF LOTS 1 – 4, BLOCK 13, RANGE “M”, PORT
ARTHUR LAND COMPANY SUBDIVISION. SITE LOCATED IN
AREA BOUNDED BY S.H. 73, F.M. HIGHWAY 365, WEST PORT
ARTHUR ROAD, AND U.S. HIGHWAY 69 (PROPERTY LOCATED
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF F.M. HIGHWAY 365, WEST OF MAIN
“C”).
AGENDA CONTINUED… VII. NEW BUSINESS - NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
A. STAFF REPORT
B. ADJOURNMENT
Next Scheduled Meeting Date: November 4, 2019
DATED THIS THE ______ DAY OF ____________________ 2019
Pamela D. Langford, Acting Director of
Development Services
CERTIFICATION:
I, 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 _____ day of
________________, 2019 at/or before _______ a.m./p.m. as required by law in
accordance with Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code.
Division of Planning
Date Notice Removed
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MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Planning and Zoning Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, August 5, 2019, at 5:31 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 444 4th 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, Senior Planner; Pamela D. Langford, Development Services Manager; Derrick
Holland, GIS Coordinator
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. NONE
VI. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING(S) – ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. NONE
VII. NEW BUSINESS – NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
A. R19-25 – REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR – 0.2423-ACRE OF LAND, REPLAT OF ALL OF LOT 17
AND THE NORTH ½ OF LOT 18, BLOCK 32, PORT ACRES, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF NORMA STREET AND WEST PORT
ARTHUR ROAD). PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO COMBINE LOTS INTO ONE (1) TRACT OF LAND
FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT.
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: Anthony Legér, Soutex Surveyors & Engineers, 3737 Doctors Drive, Port Arthur, TX
77642
SPEAKING AGAINST: None
B. R19-26 – REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR – 2.873-ACRES OF LAND, REPLAT OF ALL OF PART OF
LOT 6, BLOCK 17, PORT ACRES, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY
LOCATED ON AT 5961 – 5997 JADE AVENUE). PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO ESTABLISH A LEGAL
DESCRIPTION OUT OF A METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION CONSISTING OF SEVERAL SMALLER
TRACTS OF LAND, FOR MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT.
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:
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SPEAKING FOR: Anthony Legér, Soutex Surveyors & Engineers, 3737 Doctors Drive, Port Arthur, TX
77642
SPEAKING AGAINST: None
C. R19-27 – REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR – 1.334-ACRE OF LAND, REPLAT OF PART OF LOT 16,
BLOCK 6, PORT ACRES, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2333 61ST STREET). PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO DIVIDE PART OF A REMAINING LOT INTO THREE
(3) TRACTS OF LAND FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS (HOMES).
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: Anthony Legér, Soutex Surveyors & Engineers, 3737 Doctors Drive, Port Arthur, TX
77642
SPEAKING AGAINST: None
D. R19-28 – REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR – 0.4852-ACRE OF LAND, REPLAT OF ALL OF LOTS 8, 9,
10 & 11, BLOCK 2, DOMINION RANCH SECTION 2, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF MAPLE FALLS LANE BETWEEN OAK HILL LANE AND SHADY
RANCH LANE). PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO COMBINE FOUR (4) LOTS INTO TWO (2) TRACTS OF
LAND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS (HOMES).
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
SPEAKING AGAINST: None
E. R19-29 – REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR – 0.3208 ACRE OF LAND, REPLAT OF ALL OF LOTS 11
& 12, BLOCK 83, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 949
REV. DR. RANSOM HOWARD STREET). PURPOSE OF THIS REPLAT IS TO COMBINE TWO (2) LOTS INTO
ONE (1) TRACT OF LAND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.
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
SPEAKING AGAINST: None
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F. R19-30 – REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR – 1.630 ACRE OF LAND, REPLAT OF ALL OF LTOS 7 & 8,
C.M. BAKER ADDTION, AND ALL OF LOT 12, BLOCK 2 & PART OF A 25’ RESERVE STRIP, GREEM
MEADOWS SUBDIVIISON, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY IS
LOCATED NORTH OF 62ND STREET AND EAST OF FIRST AVENUE). PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO
COMBINE MULTIPLE LOTS INTO ONE (1) TRACT OF LAND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING.
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: Anthony Legér, Soutex Surveyors & Engineers, 3737 Doctors Drive, Port Arthur, TX
77642
SPEAKING AGAINST: None
G. Z19-07 – ZONING AMENDMENT REQUESTED FOR – APPENDIX A, ZONING, SECTION 7, USE OF LAND
AND BUILDINGS, OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO SPLIT MOBILE HOME/RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE PARK INTO TWO DIFFERENT USES, AS WELL AS AMEND THE DISTRICTS WHERE THEY ARE
ALLOWED BY RIGHT AND THROUGH SPECIAL USE PERMIT.
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
SPEAKING AGAINST: None
N. Simon made a motion to close the public hearings; seconded by N. Ozen-Brown;
L. Badon made a recommendation to approve re-plat request(s): R19-25; R19-26; R19-27; R19-28; R19-
29; and R19-30.
Motion made by N. Ozen-Brown; seconded by N. Simon to accept L. Badon’s recommendation to approve
re-plat request(s): R19-25; R19-26; R19-27; R19-28; R19-29; and R19-30.
Voting Yes: N. Ozen-Brown; N. Simon; F. Ramirez
Voting No: None
Motion Passed
L. Badon made a recommendation to recommend approval of Zoning Amendment: Z19-07.
Motion made by N. Ozen-Brown; seconded by N. Simon to accept L. Badon’s recommendation to
recommend approval of Zoning Amendment: Z19-07.
Voting Yes: N. Ozen-Brown; N. Simon; F. Ramirez
Voting No: None
Motion Passed
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A. STAFF REPORT
None
B. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by N. Ozen-Brown; seconded by N. Simon and carried unanimously, the Planning
and Zoning Commission adjourned its meeting at 6:05 p.m.
_____________________________________ _____________________________________
Fernando Ramirez Pamela D. Langford
Chairman Secretary to the Commission
Minutes Approved:
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MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Planning and Zoning Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, September 9, 2019, at 5:30
p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 444 4th Street, Port Arthur, Texas 77640.
II. CHAIRPERSON’S OPENING REMARKS
The Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting for September 9, 2019, was called at 5:31 p.m. due to the
absence of a quorum. As a result of this cancellation, all plat/re -plat cases included on the September
9, 2019, agenda will be administratively approved in accordance with Section 212.009 of the Texas Local
Government Code.
III. ROLL CALL
The following members were present: Chairman Fernando Ramirez; Commissioner(s): None
Staff present: Pamela Langford, Development Services Manager; and Larry Badon, Sr. Planner
Fernando Ramirez Pamela D. Langford
Chairman Secretary to the Commission
Minutes Approved:
Staff Report: R19-33/Highland Annex Addition Page 1 of 6
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. R19-33
October 14, 2019 Special Meeting
Staff Report
REPORT DATE: 10/09/2019
PROPERTY OWNER: Teresa Perez
APPLICANT: -Same-
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Soutex Surveyors & Engineers
PROPERTY LOCATION: north of Mulberry Street and east of Center Street
REQUEST TYPE: Approval of replat of Lots in the Highliand Annex Addition
NATURE OF REQUEST:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for the
following:
Replat of: All of Lots 1, 2, & 3, Block 2, Highland Annex Addition
New Tract Name(s): Tract 1-A, Block 2, Highland Annex Addition
Lot Dimensions: 150’ x 180’ (27,000 SF)
Total Acreage: 0.6198-Acre of Land
Current Zoning: “SF” Single Family
Proposed Zoning: No Change
Abutting Zoning: North/South/East/West: Single Family (SF)
Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use: Low Density Residential
Purpose of replat: To combine three (3) lots into one (1) Tract of Land for
construction of a single family dwelling (home).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On Monday, September 30, 2019, twenty-four (24) notices were mailed to adjacent property
owners within a 200 ft. Radius, as well as published in the Port Arthur Newspaper on
Wednesday, September 25, 2019; more than fifteen (15) days before the P&Z public hearing
scheduled for October 14, 2019.
444 4th Street • 5th Floor – City Council • Port Arthur, TX 77640 • www.portarthurtx.gov
Staff Report: R19-33/Highland Annex Addition Page 2 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: R19-33/Highland Annex Addition Page 3 of 6
ATTACHMENT 1
Staff Report: R19-33/Highland Annex Addition Page 4 of 6
ATTACHMENT 2
Staff Report: R19-33/Highland Annex Addition Page 5 of 6
ATTACHMENT 3
Staff Report: R19-33/Highland Annex Addition Page 6 of 6
ATTACHMENT 4
Staff Report: R19-34/Kinard Subdivision Page 1 of 6
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. R19-34
October 14, 2019 Special Meeting
Staff Report
REPORT DATE: 10/09/2019
PROPERTY OWNER: Saif Holdings, LLC (Karam Ali, Manager)
APPLICANT: -Same-
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Soutex Surveyors & Engineers
PROPERTY LOCATION: 5330 Twin City Highway
REQUEST TYPE: Approval of replat of Lots in the Kinard Subdivision
NATURE OF REQUEST:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for the
following:
Replat of: Part of Lots 3 & 4, Kinard Subdivision
New Tract Name(s): Tract 3-A, Kinard Subdivision
Lot Dimensions: 82’ x 165’ (13,530 SF)
Total Acreage: 0.3785-Acre of Land
Current Zoning: “I” Industrial
Proposed Zoning: No Change
Abutting Zoning:
North/East: Industrial (I)
South: City limits of Groves, TX
West: Light Commercial (LC)
Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use: Commercial/Retail
Purpose of replat: To combine a portio of two (2) lots into one (1) Tract of Land
for commercial use.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On Monday, September 30, 2019, eight (8) notices were mailed to adjacent property owners
within a 200 ft. Radius, as well as published in the Port Arthur Newspaper on Wednesday,
444 4th Street • 5th Floor – City Council • Port Arthur, TX 77640 • www.portarthurtx.gov
Staff Report: R19-34/Kinard Subdivision Page 2 of 6
September 25, 2019; more than fifteen (15) days before the P&Z public hearing scheduled
for October 14, 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 17 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: R19-34/Kinard Subdivision Page 3 of 6
ATTACHMENT 1
Staff Report: R19-34/Kinard Subdivision Page 4 of 6
ATTACHMENT 2
Staff Report: R19-34/Kinard Subdivision Page 5 of 6
ATTACHMENT 3
Staff Report: R19-34/Kinard Subdivision Page 6 of 6
ATTACHMENT 4
Staff Report: R19-35/Dominion Ranch Section 2 Page 1 of 6
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. R19-35
October 14, 2019 Special Meeting
Staff Report
REPORT DATE: 10/09/2019
PROPERTY OWNER: DJM Contractors, LTD
APPLICANT: -Same-
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Mark W. Whiteley & Associates, Inc.
PROPERTY LOCATION: north of Maple Falls Lane and west of Dominion Ranch Drive
REQUEST TYPE: 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:
Replat of: All of Lots 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27, Block 4, Dominion Ranch
Section 2
New Tract Name(s): Tracts 22-A, 24-A & 26-A, Block 4, Dominion Ranch Section
2
Lot Dimensions:
Tract 22-A: 90’x115’ (10,350 SF)
Tract 24-A: 90’x115’ (10,350 SF)
Tract 26-A: 90’x115’ (10,350 SF)
Total Acreage: 0.7135-Acre of Land
Current Zoning: “SF” Single Family
Proposed Zoning: No Change
Abutting Zoning: North/South/East/West: Single Family (SF)
Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use: Low density residential
Purpose of replat: To combine six (6) lots into three (3) Tracts of Land for
construction of single family dwellings (houses).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On Monday, September 30, 2019, ninteen (19) notices were mailed to adjacent property
owners within a 200 ft. Radius, as well as published in the Port Arthur Newspaper on
444 4th Street • 5th Floor – City Council • Port Arthur, TX 77640 • www.portarthurtx.gov
Staff Report: R19-35/Dominion Ranch Section 2 Page 2 of 6
Wednesday, September 25, 2019; more than fifteen (15) days before the P&Z public hearing
scheduled for October 14, 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: R19-35/Dominion Ranch Section 2 Page 3 of 6
ATTACHMENT 1
Staff Report: R19-35/Dominion Ranch Section 2 Page 4 of 6
ATTACHMENT 2
Staff Report: R19-35/Dominion Ranch Section 2 Page 5 of 6
ATTACHMENT 3
Staff Report: R19-35/Dominion Ranch Section 2 Page 6 of 6
ATTACHMENT 4
Staff Report: R19-36/Port Arthur Land Co. Sub’d Page 1 of 6
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. R19-36
October 14, 2019 Special Meeting
Staff Report
REPORT DATE: 10/09/2019
PROPERTY OWNER: Prisha Estates, LLC
APPLICANT: -Same-
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Soutex Surveyors & Engineers
PROPERTY LOCATION: 4500 State Highway 73
REQUEST TYPE: Approval of replat of Lots in the Port Arthur Land Co. Sub’d
NATURE OF REQUEST:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for the
following:
Replat of: Part of Lot 3, Block 7, Range “G”, Port Arthur Land Co. Sub’d
New Tract Name(s): Tracts 3-A & 3-B, Block 7, Range “G”, Port Arthur Land Co.
Sub’d
Lot Dimensions: Tract 3-A: Multi-dimensional (1.733-Acre of Land)
Tract 3-B: 185’ x 250’ (46,250 SF)
Total Acreage: 2.497-Acres of Land
Current Zoning: “PD-10” Planned Development District - 10
Proposed Zoning: No Change
Abutting Zoning: North/West: Light Commercial (LC)
South/West: Planned Development District - 10 (PD-10)
Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use: Commercial/Retail
Purpose of replat: To subdivide a portion of one (1) lot by creating two (2) Tracts
of Land for commercial development.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On Monday, September 30, 2019, five (5) notices were mailed to adjacent property owners
within a 200 ft. Radius, as well as published in the Port Arthur Newspaper on Wednesday,
September 25, 2019; more than fifteen (15) days before the P&Z public hearing scheduled
for October 14, 2019.
444 4th Street • 5th Floor – City Council • Port Arthur, TX 77640 • www.portarthurtx.gov
Staff Report: R19-36/Port Arthur Land Co. Sub’d Page 2 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 15 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: R19-36/Port Arthur Land Co. Sub’d Page 3 of 6
ATTACHMENT 1
Staff Report: R19-36/Port Arthur Land Co. Sub’d Page 4 of 6
ATTACHMENT 2
Staff Report: R19-36/Port Arthur Land Co. Sub’d Page 5 of 6
ATTACHMENT 3
Staff Report: R19-36/Port Arthur Land Co. Sub’d Page 6 of 6
ATTACHMENT 4
Staff Report: R19-37/San Jacinto/Alamo Heights Page 1 of 6
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. R19-37
October 14, 2019 Special Meeting
Staff Report
REPORT DATE: 10/09/2019
PROPERTY OWNER: Fernando & Lilia Parra
APPLICANT: -Same-
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Soutex Surveyors & Engineers
PROPERTY LOCATION: 3910 5th Avenue
REQUEST TYPE: Approval of replat of Lots in the San Jacinto/Alamo Heights
Addition
NATURE OF REQUEST:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for the
following:
Replat of: All of Lots 19 & 20, Block 1, San Jacinto/Alamo Heights
Addition
New Tract Name(s): Tract 19-A, Block 1
Lot Dimensions: 50’ x 130’ (6,500 SF)
Total Acreage: 0.1491-Acre of Land
Current Zoning: “PD-10” Planned Development District - 10
Proposed Zoning: No Change
Abutting Zoning: North/West: Light Commercial (LC)
South/West: Planned Development District - 10 (PD-10)
Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use: Low Density Residential
Purpose of replat: To combine two (2) Lots into one (1) Tract of Land for
construction of a single family dwelling (home).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On Monday, September 30, 2019, fifteen (15) notices were mailed to adjacent property
owners within a 200 ft. Radius, as well as published in the Port Arthur Newspaper on
444 4th Street • 5th Floor – City Council • Port Arthur, TX 77640 • www.portarthurtx.gov
Staff Report: R19-37/San Jacinto/Alamo Heights Page 2 of 6
Wednesday, September 25, 2019; more than fifteen (15) days before the P&Z public hearing
scheduled for October 14, 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 15 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: R19-37/San Jacinto/Alamo Heights Page 3 of 6
ATTACHMENT 1
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. P19-03
October 14, 2019 Special Meeting
Staff Report
REPORT DATE: 10/10/2019
PROPERTY OWNER: Allen Mini Storage, LLC
APPLICANT: Peter Dwares
SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Mark W. Whiteley & Associates, Inc.
PROPERTY LOCATION: 8221 9th Avenue
REQUEST TYPE: Approval of minor plat in the Port Arthur Land Co. Sub’d
NATURE OF REQUEST:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a minor plat request for
the following:
Plat Name (Proposed): Allen Mini Storage Subdivision
Current Legal
Description:
Lots 1 & 2, Block 13, Range “I”, Port Arthur Land Company
Subdivision
Total Acreage: 2.773-Acres of Land
Current Zoning: “PD” Planned Development District - 2
Proposed Zoning: No Change
Abutting Zoning: North/South/West: “PD-2” Planned Development District – 2
East: “LC” Light Commercial
Comprehensive Plan
Future Land Use: Commercial/Retail
Purpose of minor plat: To create a distinctive legal description for commercial
development/use.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On Monday, September 30, 2019, eleven (11) notices were mailed to adjacent property
owners within a 200 ft. Radius, as well as published in the Port Arthur Newspaper on
Wednesday, September 25, 2019; more than fifteen (15) days before the P&Z public hearing
scheduled for October 14, 2019.
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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 19 of the Port Arthur Code of
Ordinances.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Minor Plat
Attachment 2: Zoning Designation (Layout)
Attachment 3: Aerial Photograph
Attachment 4: Public Notice (Newspaper)
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City of Port Arthur
Staff Report
Planning & Zoning Commission
REPORT DATE: 09/03/2019
CASE NO: Z19-05
PROPERTY OWNER: City of Port Arthur, a municipal corporation/
Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7
APPLICANT: City of Port Arthur, a municipal corporation
PROPERTY LOCATION: north of 19th Street between Charleston Avenue and New
Orleans Avenue
REQUEST TYPE: Zoning Change
NATURE OF REQUEST:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a request for a zoning
change for the following:
Property Description: Part of Block 386 and all of Blocks 387, 402 & 403 with
adjacent alleys and street rights-of-way
Total Acreage: 8.512-Acres of Land
Current Zoning: “SF” Single Family
Proposed Zoning: Planned Development District – 39 (PD-39)
Abutting Zoning: North: “I” Industrial
South/East/West: “SF” Single Family
Purpose of request: To allow for municipal and drainage district
operation/development.
Project Background:
The City of Port Arthur is seeking a zoning change for approximately 8.512-Acres of Land
for municipal and drainage district operations/development. The property is currently
zoned as Single Family (SF) and is surrounded by other properties zoned as such.
Analysis:
In accordance with Appendix A, Section 24.-Amendments, of the City of Port Arthur
Zoning Ordinance, any person or corporation having a proprietary interest in any property
may petition the city council for a change or amendment to the provisions of this
ordinance. The planning and zoning commission may on its own motion or on request
from the city council institute study and proposal for changes and amendments in the
public interest.
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Before taking action on any proposed amendment, supplement or change, the council
shall submit the same to the planning and zoning commission for its recommendation and
report. The commission may recommend that the amendment be approved as requested,
or it may recommend a more restrictive amendment than that requested in accordance
with section 7, or it may recommend that the amendment be denied.
The planning and zoning commission shall hold a public hearing on any application for
any amendment or change prior to making its recommendation and report to the city
council. When any such amendment or change relates to a change in classification or
boundary of a zoning district, written notice of public hearing before the planning and
zoning commission on the proposed amendment or change shall be mailed to all owners
of real property lying within 200 feet of the property on which the change is requested.
Such notice shall be given not less then ten days before the date set for hearing by
depositing in the mail such notice, properly addressed and postage paid, to each taxpayer
as the ownership appears on the last approved city tax roll. When any such amendment
relates to a change of a zoning regulation or to the text of this ordinance not affecting
specific property, notice of the public hearing of the planning and zoning commission shall
be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Port Arthur
without the necessity of notifying property owners by mail. Such notice shall state the time
and place of such hearing and the nature of the subject to be considered, which time shall
not be earlier then ten days from the date of publication.
Access:
The project entrance(s) is located on: 19th Street/Charleston Avenue.
Public Notice:
On Friday, May 23, 2019, twenty-nine (29) 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 September 9, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT/BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the
proposed zoning change based on the analysis above.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Survey/Aerial
Attachment 2: Zoning Map
Attachment 3: Public Notice (Newpaper)
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City of Port Arthur
Staff Report
Planning & Zoning Commission
REPORT DATE: 09/05/2019
CASE NO: Z19-08
PROPERTY OWNER: Daniel Adam Bell
APPLICANT: -Same-
PROPERTY LOCATION: 5950 S. Gulfway Drive, Sabine Pass, TX 77655
REQUEST TYPE: Zoning Change
NATURE OF REQUEST:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a request for a zoning
change for the following:
Property Description: 414’ X 466’ of Tract 20, John McGaffey Survey, Abstract No.
167
Total Acreage: 4.429 -Acres of Land
Current Zoning: “MF” Multiple Family
Proposed Zoning: “LC” Light Commercial
Abutting Zoning: North/South/East: Multiple Family (MF)
West: “LC” Light Commercial
Purpose of request:
To allow for commercial development in accordance with
Appendix A, Section 7-100 of the City of Port Arthur Code of
Ordinances.
Project Background:
The Applicant is seeking a seeking a zoning change for approximately 4.429-Acres of
Land located in Sabine Pass, TX for the purpose of allowing for commercial development
in accordance with the City of Port Arthur Zoning Ordinance. The property is currently
zoned as Multiple Family (MF) and is surrounded by properties zoned as Multiple Family
(MF) and Light Commercial (LC).
Analysis:
In accordance with Appendix A, Section 24.-Amendments, of the City of Port Arthur
Zoning Ordinance, any person or corporation having a proprietary interest in any property
may petition the city council for a change or amendment to the provisions of this
ordinance. The planning and zoning commission may on its own motion or on request
from the city council institute study and proposal for changes and amendments in the
public interest.
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Before taking action on any proposed amendment, supplement or change, the council
shall submit the same to the planning and zoning commission for its recommendation and
report. The commission may recommend that the amendment be approved as requested,
or it may recommend a more restrictive amendment than that requested in accordance
with section 7, or it may recommend that the amendment be denied.
The planning and zoning commission shall hold a public hearing on any a pplication for
any amendment or change prior to making its recommendation and report to the city
council. When any such amendment or change relates to a change in classification or
boundary of a zoning district, written notice of public hearing before the planning and
zoning commission on the proposed amendment or change shall be mailed to all owners
of real property lying within 200 feet of the property on which the change is requested.
Such notice shall be given not less then ten days before the date set for hearing by
depositing in the mail such notice, properly addressed and postage paid, to each taxpayer
as the ownership appears on the last approved city tax roll. When any such amendment
relates to a change of a zoning regulation or to the text of this ordinance not affecting
specific property, notice of the public hearing of the planning and zoning commission shall
be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Port Arthur
without the necessity of notifying property owners by mail. Such notice shall state the time
and place of such hearing and the nature of the subject to be considered, which time shall
not be earlier then ten days from the date of publication.
Access:
The project entrance(s) is located on: South Gulfway Drive (Sabine Pass).
Public Notice:
On Tuesday, August 27, 2019, fourteen (14) notices were mailed to adjacent property
owners within a 200 ft. Radius, as well as published in the Port Arthur NewWednesday,
August 28, 2019; more than ten (10) days before the P&Z public hearing scheduled for
September 9, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT/BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the
proposed zoning change based on the analysis above.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Survey/Aerial
Attachment 2: Zoning Map
Attachment 3: Public Notice (Newpaper)
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City of Port Arthur
Staff Report
Planning & Zoning Commission
REPORT DATE: 09/05/2019
CASE NO: E19-01
PROPERTY OWNER: V. Investments, LLC
APPLICANT: -Same-
PROPERTY LOCATION: south of F.M. Highway 365 and east of Davis Street
REQUEST TYPE: Excavation Permit
NATURE OF REQUEST:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a request for an
excavation permit for the following:
Property Description: Lots 1 – 4, Block 13, Range “M”, Port Arthur Land Company
Subdivision
Total Acreage: 44.2 -Acres of Land
Proposed Depth: 30 Ft.
Excavation Period: 15 years
Findings:
1. Proposed excavation is in compliance with the
requirements of the Port Arthur Excavation Ordinance.
2. A Wetlands study was performed in December of 2007
by Berg-Oliver Associates of Houston, Texas.
Approximately 60-acres (the site) was studied to
determine the areas that are jurisdictional waters of the
United States. A portion, being in the NE corner, of the
site was classigied as jurisdictional wetlands that will not
be part of the excavation area.
3. Drainage District No. 7 has determined that the
proposed excavation will be benerficial to the drainage
system (see attached letter dated 12/20/2007).
Project Background:
The Applicant is seeking a seeking an excavation permit for approximately 44.2-acres of
land consisting of Lots 1-4, Block 13, Range “M”, Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision.
On December 31, 2007, at a Special Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, it
was recommended that City Council approve the issuance of a permit to V. Investment,
LLC to allow for the excavation of earth material in the City of Port Arthur for the purpose
of providing dirt to the commercial businesses and refineries in the area.
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The Port Arthur City Council approved the permit request on January 2, 2008 at a Regular
Meeting, as delineated in Attachement 1.
Analysis:
In accordance with Chapter 94, Article VII, Section A, Sections 94-423 – 94.427 the
following must be adheard:
Sec. 94-423. - Specifications.
a) No excavation shall be made within 30 feet of any property line without the express
written consent of the owner of the adjacent property. Excavation which is
conducted adjacent to roadways, easements, drainage systems, utility lines or
other structures shall be conducted at an adequate distance from such facilities,
as determined by the director of public works, so as not to interfere with or cause
damage to such facilities. All berms and side slopes shall be seeded in accordance
with the latest state department of transportation specifications for seeding to
control erosion.
b) Commercial borrow pits and detention ponds shall be sloped no steeper than four
feet horizontal for each one foot vertical measurement (4:1), or as otherwise
required in V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code § 756.021 et seq.
c) Retention pond side slopes shall be graded at the angle of natural repose of the
native soil as determined by a geotechnical engineer, but shall not exceed four
feet horizontal for each vertical measurement (4:1) from the top of the excavation
to a depth of two feet below the normal water surface. Below that depth, the side
slopes shall not exceed three feet horizontal for each one foot vertical
measurement (3:1).
d) The design of all excavations shall be supported by the analysis of a geotechnical
engineer, including soils borings to a depth of a minimum of three feet greater than
the proposed depth of the excavation.
Sec. 94-424. - Where prohibited.
No unauthorized excavation may be made upon any dedicated street or highway right -of-
way or any planned or proposed street described in the major thoroughfare plan of the
city.
Sec. 94-425. - Trucks regulated.
Trucks hauling excavated material shall be required, insofar as possible, to use existing
truck routes. Excavated materials shall not be dropped or placed upon any public street
or highway. The contractors handling the dirt are responsible for cle aning up any dirt
spilled or tracked upon the streets or highways.
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Sec. 94-426. - Recommendations by planning and zoning commission.
a) Upon proper application as provided in section 94-452, the city planning and
zoning commission shall recommend to the city council the approval or disapproval
of an excavation permit, depending upon whether it is satisfied, from competent
evidence presented to it as may be required, that the proposed excavation is
consistent with the public health, safety and welfare; that the requirements of this
article will be met; and, in addition, provide for a future use of the property in
harmony with development planned for the surrounding areas as reflected in the
zoning ordinance, subdivision plans, comprehensive plan for the city, deed
restrictions and existing usage.
b) The recommendation of the planning and zoning commission shall not be required
for an assignment of a permit. Nevertheless, the assignment shall still require the
approval by the city council by a duly adopted resolution.
Sec. 94-427. - Action by council.
Upon receiving the recommendation of the planning and zoning commissio n, the city
council shall approve or disapprove the issuance of an excavation permit, and such
decision of the city council shall be final.
Public Notice:
On Tuesday, August 27, 2019, five (5) notices were mailed to adjacent property owners
within a 200 ft. Radius, as well as published in the Port Arthur NewWednesday, August
28, 2019; more than ten (10) days before the P&Z public hearing scheduled for
September 9, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT/BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the
proposed permit based on the analysis above (see Attachment 2).
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Ordinane No. 08-03
Attachment 2: Request for New Permit (19-0339)
Attachment 3: Survey/Aerial
Attachment 4: Public Notice (Newspaper)
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