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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 21036: EXCAVATION PERMIT FOR V. INVESTMENTS, LLC // City of ., I\ �� ort rthu — 7i.trt www.PortArthurTx.gov INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: October 9, 2019 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ronald "Ron" Burton, Interim City Manager From: Pamela D. Langford, Acting Director of Development Services MO") Cc: Philip Vilardi, Building Official RE: P. R. No. 21036 — Excavation Permit for V. Investments, LLC Introduction: The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval of Proposed Resolution No. 21036, authorizing an excavation permit for 44.2-acres of Land out of and part of Lots 1-4, Block 13, Range "M", Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. The issuance of the permit will grant the requestor (V. Investments, LLC) approval to operate a commercial dirt pit at said location. Background: On January 2, 2008, City Council approved Ordinance No. 08-03, granting a permit for V. Investments, LLC to excavate earth material on a 96.4383-Acre Tract of Land, which included part of Lots 1-4, along with Lots 6-8, Block 13, Range "M", Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision. The permit expired on January 2, 2018; therefore, prompting the permittee to submit a new application to the city planning and zoning commission for permitting of a smaller area. In accordance with Chapter 94, Article VII, Section 94-451(Required) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port Arthur, no person shall dig, excavate, remove, or cause to be dug, excavated or removed, any dirt, clay, rock or other material below the surface of the ground without having first obtained an excavation permit in accordance with the provisions of this article. All excavations for which a permit is required shall be subject to an annual inspection to ensure compliance with the requirements of this article. This inspection shall be conducted by the director of public works or his/her designee. A written inspection report evaluating compliance with this article shall be filed with the City Secretary. Any excavations in violation of this article are declared to be public nuisances. The permit shall be for a time period of fifteen (15) years, expiring of October 22, 2034. Budget Impact: In accordance with Section 94-453 (Application; fee) of this Article, each application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable permit fee of $250.00. Said fee was deposited to Escrow Account No. 001-0000-369.30-00 (Misc. Fees) on September 3, 2019. Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 21036, authorizing an excavation permit for 44.2-acres of Land out of and part of Lots 1-4, Block 13, Range "M", Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. "Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O. Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743 P.R. NO.21036 10/09/2019 PDL PAGE 1 OF 6 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXCAVATION PERMIT TO BE ISSUED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 94, ARTICLE VII (EXCAVATIONS) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, FOR 44.2- ACRES OF LAND OUT OF AND PART OF LOTS 1-4, BLOCK 13, RANGE "M", PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY SUBDIVISION, PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. V. INVESTMENTS, LLC WHEREAS, V. Investments, LLC has requested an excavation permit for 44.2- acres of land out of and part of Lots 1-4, Block 13, Range "M", Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 94, Article VII, Section 94-452 of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances, an excavation permit may be granted for a retention pond or commercial excavation; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 94, Article VII, Section 94-427 of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances, upon receiving the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council shall approve or disapprove the issuance of an excavation permit, and such decision of the City Council shall be final; and, WHEREAS, the City's Planning and Zoning Commission after review recommends to the City Council that the permit be approved, and finds that the proposed excavation is consistent with the public health, safety and welfare; that the requirements of Article VII are met; and, in addition, the excavation provides 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; and, WHEREAS, the City Council hereby concurs in the recommendation and findings of the City's Planning and Zoning Commission; now therefore, P.R. NO. 20136 02/10/2019 PDL PAGE 2 OF 7 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: THAT, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. THAT, an excavation permit is hereby granted to V. Investment, LLC for the excavation of earth material on the following tract of land: 44.2-ACRES OF LAND OUT OF AND PART OF LOTS 1-4, BLOCK 13, RANGE "M" PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY SUBDIVISION PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF F.M. HIGHWAY 365, WEST OF MAIN CANAL "C" EXHIBIT "A" THAT, the excavation permit shall be issued in accordance with Chapter 94, Article VII of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances, and Exhibit "A" attached hereto and which are incorporated and made part hereof by reference. THAT, this permit shall be for a time period of fifteen (15) years. Excavation operations thereafter shall constitute a violation of City Ordinances. THAT, V. Investments. LLC shall signify acceptance of the Permit by subscription of a certified copy thereof. THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the day of October, A.D., 2019 at a Regular Meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following votes: AYES: Mayor: Council members: Noes: P.R. NO. 20136 02/10/2019 PDL PAGE 3 OF 7 Thurman Bill Bartle, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary APPROV a AS TO ORM: hril 69146-P-- - 1 " ,no, City Attorney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Ronald "Ron" Burton, Interim City Manager -r-C Pamela D. Langford, Acing Director of Development Services ACCEPTED: Mark Vernon, V. Investments, LLC P.R.NO.21036 02/10/2019 PDL PAGE 4 OF 7 EXHIBIT "A" TBPE Firm No.F-5755 g/ ', OUTE ._,_ TBPLS Firm No.10t2380o �°° LA EF.0005711 "—�y�= ` 3737 Doctors Drive '�=� _ Port Arthur,Texas 77642 SURVEYORS&ENGINEERS Office(409)983.2004 Fax(409)983.2005 August 6, 2019 City of Port Arthur 444 4m Street Port Arthur, Texas 77640 Attn: Mr. Ron Burton, Interim City Manager Re: Excavation Permit Soutex No, 19-0339 Dear Sir: This letter is to be construed as a permit application to operate a commercial excavation(dirt pit). Please find attached a check in the amount of$250.00 as required by Sec. 94-453 —Application; Fee, and a drawing noting the excavation areas relative to this permit application. For reference,this site was previously permitted by Ordinance 08-03. This permit is requested to be permitted under the same as was in said Ordinance 08-03 which is V Investment,LLC,Mr. Mark Vernon. Sec. 94-452(3)Conditions required for granting are: The site is to be located in the area bounded by Highway 73, Highway 365, West Port Arthur Road and Highway 69, subject to the following conditions: 1. Commercial excavations shall be limited to areas with a natural ground elevation of+2 feet MSL or less. The site is at+1 and in some areas at elevation-3.0. 2. Shall provide supplemental stormwater storage for Alligator Bayou Ponding area. The site is adjacent to and west of Main C that drains to Alligator Bayou and therefore will provide supplemental stormwater storage for Alligator Bayou Ponding area. 3. Shall be acceptable to the city and Drainage District No. 7(DD7) as an operational part of the drainage system. This was previously agreed upon when the original permit was issued in 2008. A recent discussion with Mr. Brady Girouard with DD7 said that if the City needs a new letter then DD7 would provide one. 4. In December of 2007, Berg—Oliver Associates of Houston made a study of approximately 60 acres(the site)to determine the areas that are jurisdictional waters of the United States. A portion, being in the NE corner,of the site was classified as jurisdictional wetlands that will not be part of the excavation area. P.R.NO.21036 02/10/2019 PDL PAGE 5 OF 7 There were other isolated small areas of wetlands found but they were considered non jurisdictional. The Supreme Court of the United States on January 9,2001 ruled that isolated wetlands may not be considered jurisdictional wetlands except in specific cases. Other restrictions include that the excavation is to be at least 30 feet from any property line and or pipeline at this site. The side slopes are to be 4:1 from the top of the excavation to the normal water level and then no more than 3:1 below the normal water level. Please note that the excavation along the west side of the property will be over pipelines. 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