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Planning & Zoning
Commission
Regular Meeting
November 16, 2020
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
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November 16, 2020
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Dr. Johnny E. Brown,
Commissioner
Noel Ozen-Brown
Commissioner
Fernando Ramirez,
Commissioner
(Chairman)
Keith Richard,
Commissioner
Norris Simon, Jr.,
Commissioner
Planning & Zoning
Commissioners
Pamela D. Langford,
Dir. of Development
Services
Larry Badon,
Development
Services Manager
Planning Staff
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
November 16, 2020
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION
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I. Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
II. Call to Order
III. Roll Call
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. October 5, 2020
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. E20-01 – EXCAVATION PERMIT REQUESTED FOR – OPERATION
OF A COMMERCIAL EXCAVATION (DIRT PIT), APPROXIMATELY
60.00-ACRE SITE OUT OF A 234.050-ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT
OF BLOCKS 14 & 15, RANGE “M”, PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY
SUBDIVISION, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH OF F.M. HIGHWAY
365 BETWEEN WEST PORT ARTHUR ROAD AND U.S. HIGHWAY
69).
VI. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (INDIVIDUAL
CONSIDERATION)
A. O20-01 – ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REQUESTED FOR ARTICLE
VII. – EXCAVATIONS, SECTION 94-452(3). – CONDITIONS
REQUIRED FOR GRANTING. – AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE
BOUNDARY FOR COMMERCIAL EXCAVATION OF EARTH
MATERIALS TO INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY 234.050-ACRES OF
LAND OWNED BY MARY E. YOUNG PROPERTIES, LOCATED IN
THE WM. MCFADDIN SURVEY SECTION 10 ABSTRACT NO. 415
AND PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY SUBDIVISION VOLUME 1,
PAGE 22, M.R.J.C., (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHWEST OF F.M.
HIGHWAY 365), PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS.
AGENDA CONTINUED… B. Z20-01 – ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED FOR –
APPROXIMATELY 58.82-ACRES OF LAND, PART OF LOTS 1, 2,
3 & 8, BLOCK 14, RANGE “L”, AND PART OF LOTS 4 & 5, BLOCK
14, RANGE “K”, PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY SUBDIVISION,
CITY OF PORT ARHTUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
(PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF F.M. HIGHWAY 365
BETWEEN U.S. HIGHWAY 69/96/287 AND WEST PORT ARTHUR
ROAD). PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO CHANGE ZONING
FROM INDUSTRIAL (I) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
(PD) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV)
RESORT AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT.
C. Z20-02 – ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED FOR –
APPROXIMATELY 0.6457-ACRE OF LAND, ALL OF LOTS 1 & 2,
BLOCK 33, GRIFFING RESIDENTIAL PARK SUBDIVISION, CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2615 TWIN CITY HIGHWAY). PURPOSE OF THIS
REQUEST IS TO CHANGE ZONING FROM SINGLE FAMILY (SF)
TO LIGHT COMMERCIAL (LC) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT (I.E., APARTMENTS).
D. Z20-04 – ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED FOR –
APPROXIMATELY 8.948-ACRES OF LAND, PART OF LOT 12,
BLOCK 17, PORT ACRES ADDITION, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF STATE HIGHWAY 73 AND JADE
AVENUE). PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO CHANGE
ZONING FROM LIGHT COMMERCIAL (LC) TO AGRICULTURAL
(A) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV)
RESORT.
VII. NEW BUSINESS - NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
A. STAFF REPORT
B. ADJOURNMENT
Next Scheduled Meeting Date: October 19, 2020
DATED THIS THE ______ DAY OF ____________________ 2020
Pamela D. Langford, 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 bullet in board at City
Hall/Municipal Building on the _____ day of ________________, 2020 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, OCTOBER 5, 2020
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Planning and Zoning Commission me t in Regular Session on Monday,
October 5, 2020, at 5:37 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; Dr. Johnny Brown, and Norris Simon.
Staff present: Larry Badon, Senior Planner; Pamela D. Langford, Director of
Development Services
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. None
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. None
VI. NEW BUSINESS – PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (INDIVIDUAL
CONSIDERATION)
A. E20-01 – EXCAVATION PERMIT REQUESTED FOR – OPERATION OF A
COMMERCIAL EXCAVATION (DIRT PIT), APPROXIMATELY 60.00-ACRE
SITE OUT OF A 234.050-ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF BLOCKS 14 &
15, RANGE “M,” PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY SUBDIVISION, CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE NORTH OF F.M. HIGHWAY 365 BETWEEN WEST
PORT ARTHUR ROAD AND U.S. HIGHWAY 69).
F. Ramirez introduced the request; L. Badon gave an overview.
The Commission opened the meeting to discuss the proposed
request.
Speaking For: Charles Reeves, Jr., Purchaser, MMA, Inc., 2875 Derek
Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70607
The staff made a recommendation to table E20-01 per Legal review.
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Motion made by N. Ozen-Brown; 2nd by N. Simon to accept staff’s
recommendation to table excavation request: E20-01;
Voting Yes: F. Ramirez, N. Ozen-Brown, N. Simon
Voting No: None
Abstain: Dr. J. Brown
Motion Passed
VII. NEW BUSINESS - NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
A. STAFF REPORT
None
B. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by N. Simon, seconded by Dr. J. Brown and carried
unanimously, the Planning and Zoning Commission adjourned its meeting at
6:17 p.m.
_______________________________ ________________________________
Fernando Ramirez Pamela D. Langford
Chairman Secretary to the Commission
Minutes Approved:
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City of Port Arthur
Staff Report
Planning & Zoning Commission
REPORT DATE: 10/01/2020 (Rev. 11/11/2020)
CASE NO: E20-01
OWNER/APPLICANT: Mary E. Young Properties
AGENT: MMA, Inc. (Charles Reeves, Jr., Purchaser)
PROPERTY LOCATION: north of F.M. Highway 365 between West Port Arthur Road
and U.S. Highway 69
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: Out of Blocks 14 & 15, Range “M,” Port Arthur Land Company
Subdivision
Total Acreage: 60.00 -Acres of Land out of a 234.050-Acre Tract of land
Proposed Depth: 30 Ft.
Excavation Period:
12 months (1-year); annual renewal subject to the
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and Director
of Planning and approval of City Council.
Findings:
a. The detention area is at least 300 feet of the property line
from each point.
b. The proposed design slope of 10 to 1 meets and exceeds
both the angle of response requirements and the ordinance
and regulations.
c. Result of geotechnical testing, completed by Terracon
Geotechnical Consultants, of soil samples collected from 6-
locations on site.
Project Background:
The Applicant seeks an excavation permit for approximately 60-acres of land out of a
234.050-Acre Tract, consisting of a portion of Blocks 14 & 15, Range “M,” Port Arthur
Land Company Subdivision.
The request was brought to the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 5, 2020, at
a Regular Scheduled meeting, but tabled per the request of the City Attorney of the City
of Port Arthur for additional research and analysis.
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Analysis:
In accordance with Chapter 94, Article VII, Division 1, Sections 94-423 – 94.428, the
following must adhere:
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 cleaning up any dirt
spilled or tracked upon the streets or highways.
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
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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 commission, the city
council shall approve or disapprove the issuance of an excavation permit, and such
decision of the city council shall be final.
Sec. 94-428. - Fence.
Upon completion of the excavation for which a permit has been granted under this article,
but not later than 180 days after excavation has begun, a fence in conformance with
subsection 18-457(a) shall be erected.
In accordance with Division 2, Sections 94 -451 – 94.453, the following is required
for the issuance of a permit for commercial excavation:
1. Each application for an excavation permit shall be in writing, on a zoning
application form provided by the city, stating the purpose of the proposed
excavation, the names of all owners of land lying within 100 feet of the proposed
excavation, and shall be accompanied by an accurate drawing showing the
location of the proposed excavation and the dimensions of the borrow pit to be
created thereby and all engineering data required by sections 94-423 and 94-452.
Each application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable permit fee of $250.00.
The permit fee shall not be required of any governmental agency, entity or
instrumentality, but all other requirements of this article shall remain applicable to
such bodies.
2. All excavations for which a permit is required shall be subject to an annual
inspection to ensure compliance with the requirements of Chapter 94, Article VII.
This inspection shall be conducted by the director of public works or his 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.
3. Commercial excavation of earth materials shall be permitted only in undeveloped
areas bounded by Highway 73, Highway 365, West Port Arthur Road, and Highway
69, subject to the following conditions:
a. Commercial excavations shall be limited to areas with a natural ground
elevation of +2 feet MSL or less;
b. Shall provide supplemental stormwater storage for the Alligator Bayou
Ponding area;
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c. Shall be acceptable to the city and drainage district no. 7, as an operational
part of the drainage system;
d. Shall obtain a 404 permit from the corps of engineers or a determination
that one is not required.
4. Commercial excavation of earth materials in areas outside of the area as provided
in subsection (3) above, shall only be permitted if the excavation, when completed,
provides for storage of water for farm or ranch purposes, subject to the following
conditions:
a. Commercial excavation shall be completed within 18 months, with a
possible extension of six months upon approval of the director of planning;
b. No more than 70 percent of the earth material may be sold commercially.
Remaining material shall remain on-site;
c. No more than ten percent of the available land to be used for farm or ranch
purposes may be excavated;
d. A residence must be constructed on the property prior to the end of the
excavation period;
e. Fencing requirements under subsection 18-457(a) may be waived upon
review and recommendation by the planning and zoning commission and
approval by the city council, provided the farm or ranch is fenced.
5. With the exception of permits issued under subsection (4) above, the term of the
permit is for a period of one year, with annual renewals subject to the
recommendations of the director of public works and director of planning and
approval of the city council.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
On Friday, November 6, 2020, eight (8) notices were mailed to adjacent property owners
within a 200 ft. radius and published in the Port Arthur News; ten (10) days before the
P&Z public hearing scheduled for November 16, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT/BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
In accordance with Chapter 94, Article VII, Section 94 -426, 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.
This recommendation should be contingent upon the approval or disapproval of
Ordinance Amendment request: O20-01, as well as the analysis and findings referenced
in this report.
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ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Survey/Legal Description
Attachment 2: Excavation Site
Attachment 3: Elevation
Attachment 4: Geotechnical Survey
Attachment 5: Public Notice(s)
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City of Port Arthur
Staff Report
Planning & Zoning Commission
REPORT DATE: 11/11/2020
CASE NO: O20-01
APPLICANT: Mary E. Young Properties
AGENT: MMA, Inc. (Charles, Reeves, Jr., Purchaser)
PROPERTY LOCATION: north of F.M. Highway 365 between U.S. Highway 69/96/287
and West Port Arthur Road
REQUEST TYPE: Ordinance Amendment
NATURE OF REQUEST: The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to
consider a request for an ordinance amendment of Chapter 94 – Streets, Sidewalks, and
other Public Places, Article VII. - Excavations, Section 94-452(3). – Conditions required
for granting of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances.
Introduction:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a request to amend
Chapter 94, Article VII, Section 94-452(3), of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances
to extend the boundary for commercial excavation of earth materials north of F.M.
Highway 365.
Summary and Request:
The applicant is requesting an ordinance amendment to Chapter 94 – Streets, Sidewalks,
and other Public Places, Article VII. - Excavations, Section 94-452(3). – Conditions
required for granting, of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances, to allow commercial
excavation of earth materials north of F.M. Highway 365, which would include
approximately 234.050-Acres of Land owned by Mary E. Young Properties, WM.
McFaddin Survey, Section 10, Abstract No. 415 , and Port Arthur Land Company
Subdivision.
Per Section 94-452(3), commercial excavation of earth materials shall be permitted only
in undeveloped areas bounded by Highway 73, Highway 365, West Port Arthur Road,
and Highway 69, subject to the following conditions:
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a. Commercial excavations shall be limited to areas with a natural ground
elevation of +2 feet MSL or less;
b. Shall provide supplemental stormwater storage for the Alligator Bayou
Ponding area;
c. Shall be acceptable to the city and drainage district no. 7, as an operational
part of the drainage system;
d. Shall obtain a 404 permit from the corps of engineers or a determination that
one is not required.
Attachment 2 illustrates the current boundary and the area proposed for inclusion.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
On Friday, November 6, 2020, eight (8) notices were mailed to adjacent property owners
within a 200 ft. radius and published in the Port Arthur News; ten (10) days before the
P&Z public hearing scheduled for November 16, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT/BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The city planning and zoning commission shall recommend to the city council the
approval or disapproval of this request.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Proposed Amendment
Attachment 2: Illustration of Boundary/Proposed Area
Attachment 3: Site Location
Attachment 4: Survey/Legal Description
Attachment 5: Public Notice
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Sec. 94-452. - Conditions required for granting.
An excavation permit may be granted for a retention pond, detention pond or commercial excavation,
subject to the following:
(1) Noncommercial excavations providing for a retention pond (landscape feature ) may be granted,
subject to the following conditions:
a. Pond shall be located on the development site;
b. Shall be supported by engineering data;
c. Shall be acceptable to the city and drainage district no. 7, as operational part of the drainage
system if designed to provide for detention as stated above in section 94 -421, "Definitions";
d. The retention pond shall not comprise more than 30 percent of the total land area of the
proposed development, up to a maximum of ten acres. Excess excavated material beyond
that required for the construction of the development may be exported off -site and sold to
other developments. The excess material exported off -site shall not exceed 50 percent of
the total material removed, or intended to be removed, from the excavation. In order to export
material from the excavation, the developer must first deposit a bond in an amount equal to
the cost of the proposed public infrastructure improvements or $100,000.00, whichever is
greater. Said bond will be deposited with the director of planning and will be released after
completion and acceptance the public infrastructure;
e. Depth of the retention pond shall be designed to provide for proper circulation and freshness
of the water within. Accordingly, the water surface elevation shall be a minimum of ten feet
above the bottom of the excavation. In the event that this depth is not possible, developer
may request that a fountain or other mechanical water circulation structure be approved.
Such approval will be at the discretion of the director of planning, director of public works,
and the director of community services;
f. The retention pond shall be designed to include an emergency overflow and outfall channel
to protect the residents of the development from flooding in the event of excessive
precipitation or other such event that would cause the water to overtop the banks of the
feature. The outfall channel must be designed to safely route any overflow water to an
existing drainage feature or structure of sufficient capacity for the volume of overflow
resulting from a 100-year storm event and away from the development;
g. The retention pond shall be designed to include a minimum of one foot of freeboard between
the normal water surface elevation and the top of the excavation. In addition, the
development must be graded so that all structures will be constructed with a finish floor
elevation that is a minimum of one-half (0.5) foot above the top of the excavation;
h. The development must include a homeowner's association (HOA) that will provide for proper
maintenance of the landscape feature. Such maintenance to include keeping the banks of
the feature clean and mowed and keeping the water surface clean and uncluttered. The HOA
will also be responsible for removing all debris from the feature and repairing all damages
sustained by the feature in the event of a hurricane or other natural disaster. The expenses
incurred by such activities shall be the sole responsibility of the HOA, the developer and the
residents of the development. At no time will the feature ever be dedicated to the City of Port
Arthur to be owned, operated or maintained by the city;
i. The development shall include deed restrictions and the HOA shall adopt rules prohibiting
the operation of motorized watercraft (boats, personal watercraft, etc.) on the pond;
j. A major building (residential or commercial) must be constructed on the property within one
year of the date of the permit.
(2) Noncommercial excavations providing detention ponding may be utilized for individual
commercial or industrial development projects, subject to the following conditions:
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a. Excavations for detention ponding shall be supported by engineering data;
b. Acceptable to the city and drainage district no. 7, as an operational part of the drainage
system;
c. The detention pond shall be located on the development site;
d. Shall in no case have a bottom elevation lower than -4 feet MSL;
e. Excavated earth materials shall be used within the development or watershed area.
(3) Commercial excavation of earth materials shall be permitted only in undeveloped areas bounded
by Highway 73, Highway 365, West Port Arthur Road and Highway 69, including 234.050 Acres
owned by Mary E Young Properties, located in the Wm. McFaddin Survey Section 10 Abstract
No 415 and Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision Volume 1, Page 22 M.R.J.C, located
Northwest of Highway 365, subject to the following conditions:
a. Commercial excavations shall be limited to areas with a natural ground elevation of +2 feet
MSL or less;
b. Shall provide supplemental stormwater storage for the Alligator Bayou Ponding area;
c. Shall be acceptable to the city and drainage district no. 7, as an operational part of the
drainage system;
d. Shall obtain a 404 permit from the corps of engineers or a determination that one is not
required.
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City of Port Arthur
Staff Report
Planning & Zoning Commission
REPORT DATE: 11/11/2020
CASE NO: Z20-01
PROPERTY OWNER: Park 365, LTD
APPLICANT: Community RV – Port Arthur, LLC
PROPERTY LOCATION: north of F.M. Highway 365 between U.S. Highway 69 and
West Port Arthur Road
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 Lots 1, 2, 3 & 8, Block 14, Range “L” and part of Lots 4
& 5, Block 14, Range “K,” Port Arthur Land Company
Subdivision
Total Acreage: 58.83-Acres of Land (Called 58.82)
Current Zoning: “I” Industrial
Proposed Zoning: Planned Development District (PD)
Abutting Zoning: North/East/West: “I” Industrial
South: Planned Development District – 4 (PD-4)
Purpose of request: To allow for the construction of a Recreational Vehicle (RV)
Resort and Commercial/Retail development
Project Background:
The Applicant seeks a zoning change for approximately 58.83-Acres of Land located in
Port Arthur, TX, to allow for the construction of a Recreational Vehicle (RV) Resort per
Chapter 58, Article III of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinance and Commercial/Retail
development. The property is currently zoned as Industrial (I) and is surrounded by
properties zoned as Industrial (I) and a Planned Development District.
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 motion or request from the
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city council institute study and proposal for changes and amendments in the public
interest.
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 before 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 th an 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 the text of this ordinance not affecting a
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 than ten days from the date of publication.
Access:
The project entrance(s) will be located on F.M. Highway 365.
Public Notice:
On Friday, November 6, 2020, eight (8) notices were mailed to adjacent property owners
within a 200 ft. radius and published in the Port Arthur News; ten (10) days before the
P&Z public hearing scheduled for November 16, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT/BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission makes its recommendation
to the city council for the approval or disapproval of the request, according to Appendix
A, Section 24.-Amendments, of the City of Port Arthur Zoning Ordinance .
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Survey/Aerial
Attachment 2: Zoning Map
Attachment 3: Draft PD-40
Attachment 4: Public Notice (Newspaper)
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ATTACHMENT 2
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PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - 40
SECTION 1: AREA
That the zoning designation of the following described tract of land be and the
same is hereby zoned “PD-40”, Planned Development-40 District under the provisions
of Section 19:
58.83 (Called 58.82) Acres of Land out of and part of Lots 1, 2, 3, & 8, Block 14,
Range “L” and part of Lots 4 & 5, Block 14, Range “K”, Port Arthur Land
Company Subdivision, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.
SECTION 2: PERMITTED USES
Use regulations for the “PD-40”, Planned Development-40 District permits uses as
prescribed in Sections 7 for:
1. All uses permitted in the “A”, Agricultural District.
2. 27.48-acre tract including part of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 14, Range “L”, Port
Arthur Land Company Subdivision shall also allow for uses permitted in the
“MH”, Mobile Home District.
3. 5.54-acre tract including part of Lots 2 and 3, Block 14, Range “L”, Port Arthur
Land Company Subdivision shall also allow for uses permitted in the “LC”, Light
Commercial District.
SECTION 3: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. The density, coverage, off-street parking, off-street loading, height, and yards shall
comply with the standards established for the use in Section 7, unless otherwise
authorized herein or on the Comprehensive Site Plan or development plan
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The height standards shall
follow applicable approach zone height standards for the Jefferson County Airport,
as they may apply to the premises, shall be observed. Noise standards shall be
those established for Commercial districts.
2. Noise standards shall be those established for Commercia l Districts for non-
residential uses and Residential districts for residential uses.
3. No building, sign, structure or other structural improvement shall be erected nearer
than twenty-five (25) feet to the right-of-way of F.M. Highway 365. Driveways may
be constructed across the land strip created by such setbacks but no portion of
any such driveway which may be parallel to or approximately parallel to any street
right-of-way line nor any off-street parking area adjacent to right-of-way shall be
located nearer than fifteen (15) feet to such right -of-way line; it being the purpose
and intent of this provision to create a minimum fifteen (15) foot strip for lawn,
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planting and general landscaping purposes between any building and the s treet
right-of-way and to permit only the construction of essential driveways and walks
crossing such strip.
4. Recreational Vehicle (RV) or Mobile Home (MH) Parks/Resorts shall be developed
in accordance with Chapter 58 of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances. A
site plan meeting all the requirements established in the applicable Article must be
considered and approved by the planning and zoning commission.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Notice is hereby given in accordance with Order Of The Governor Issued March 16, 2020,
and Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code That The Planning And Zoning
Commission Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Hold A Public Hearing At 5:30 P.M. On Monday,
November 16, 2020 [THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC ACCESS TO CITY HALL FOR THE
MEETING] By Telephonic And Videoconference In Order To Advance The Public Health Goal
Of Limiting Face-To-Face Meetings (Also Called “Social Distancing”) To Slow The Spread Of
The Coronavirus (COVID-19), Any Person May Participate And Address The City Council By
Dialing One Of The Following Toll Free Numbers And Entering The Meeting ID: 830-4449-
7414 And Participant ID: 454720:
(877) 853-5247 US Toll Free
(888) 788-0099 US Toll Free
I. Z20-01 – ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED FOR – APPROXIMATELY 58.82-
ACRES OF LAND, PART OF LOTS 1, 2, 3 & 8, BLOCK 14, RANGE “L”, AND
PART OF LOTS 4 & 5, BLOCK 14, RANGE “K”, PORT ARTHUR LAND
COMPANY SUBDIVISION, CITY OF PORT ARHTUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF F.M. HIGHWAY 365 BETWEEN U.S.
HIGHWAY 69/96/287 AND WEST PORT ARTHUR ROAD). PURPOSE OF THIS
REQUEST IS TO CHANGE ZONING FROM INDUSTRIAL (I) TO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PD) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE (RV) RESORT AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT.
A Precise Drawing And Description Of This Property Will Be Presented At The Public Hearing
And Can Be Examined In The City Planning Division, City Hall, Port Arthur, Texas.
SPECIAL NOTICE IS MAILED TO PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 200’ OF THE SUBJECT
PROPERTIES.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THE MEETING YOU MAY SEND A LETTER, COMMENTS OR
CONCERNS TO THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BEFORE THE
NOVEMBER 16, 2020, MEETING DATE - CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, P.O. BOX 1089, PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641-1089 OR BE PREPARED TO SPEAK BEFORE TO THE CLOSE
OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 16, 2020.
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LETTERS OF PROTEST (OPPOSITION) MAY BE:
MAILED: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, ATTN: PLANNING DIVISION, P.O. BOX 1089,
PORT ARHTUR, TX 77641-1089
FAXED: (409) 983-8137
EMAILED: PAMELA.LANGFORD@PORTARTHURTX.GOV
IF THERE ARE MORE QUESTIONS YOU MAY CALL THE PLANNING DIVISION AT (409)
983-8135.
PAMELA D. LANGFORD,
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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PUBLISHED IN PORT ARTHUR NEWSPAPER ON
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Staff Report Z20-02 Page 1 of 9
City of Port Arthur
Staff Report
Planning & Zoning Commission
REPORT DATE: 11/12/2020
CASE NO: Z20-02
PROPERTY OWNER: Steven Vu Trieu & Thai Sophia
AGENT: Charles Shajari, BPALLC
PROPERTY LOCATION: 2615 Twin City Highway
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: Lots 1 & 2, Block 22, Griffing Residential Park
Total Acreage: Approximately 0.6457-Acre of Land
Current Zoning: “SF” Single Family
Proposed Zoning: “LC” Light Commercial
Abutting Zoning:
North/West: “SF” Single Family
South: “LC” Light Commercial
East: Groves, TX City Limits
Purpose of request: To allow for the construction of a multiple family development
(i.e., apartment complex)
Project Background:
The Applicant seeks a zoning change for approximately 0.6457-Acre Tract of Land
located in the Griffing Residential Park Addition of Port Arthur, TX, to allow for the
construction of a Multiple Family development (i.e., apartment complex) in accordance
with Appendix A, Section 7-100 – Use of Land and Buildings. The property is currently
zoned as Single Family (SF) and is surrounded by properties zoned as Single Family (SF)
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 motion or request from the
city council institute study and proposal for changes and amendments in the public
interest.
444 4th Street
5th Floor – City Council
Port Arthur, TX 77640
www.portarthur.net
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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 before 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 th an 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 the text of this ordinance not affecting a
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 than ten days from the date of publication.
Access:
The project entrance(s) will be located on Twin City Highway and 25th Street.
Public Notice:
On Friday, November 6, 2020, sixteen (16) notices were mailed to adjacent property
owners within a 200 ft. radius and published in the Port Arthur News; ten (10) days before
the P&Z public hearing scheduled for November 16, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT/BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission makes its recommendation
to the city council for the approval or disapproval of the request, according to Appendix
A, Section 24.-Amendments, of the City of Port Arthur Zoning Ordinance .
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Survey/Aerial
Attachment 2: Site Plan
Attachment 3: Zoning Map
Attachment 4: Public Notice (Newspaper)
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ATTACHMENT 2
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ATTACHMENT 3
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ATTACHMENT 4
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Notice is hereby given in accordance with Order Of The Governor Issued March 16, 2020,
and Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code That The Planning And Zoning
Commission Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Hold A Public Hearing At 5:30 P.M. On
Monday, November 16, 2020 [THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC ACCESS TO CITY HALL
FOR THE MEETING] By Telephonic And Videoconference In Order To Advance The
Public Health Goal Of Limiting Face-To-Face Meetings (Also Called “Social Distancing”)
To Slow The Spread Of The Coronavirus (COVID -19), Any Person May Participate And
Address The City Council By Dialing One Of The Following Toll Free Numbers And
Entering The Meeting ID: 830-4449-7414 And Participant ID: 454720:
(877) 853-5247 US Toll Free
(888) 788-0099 US Toll Free
I. Z20-02 – ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED FOR – APPROXIMATELY 0.6457-
ACRE OF LAND, ALL OF LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 33, GRIFFING RESIDENTIAL
PARK SUBDIVISION, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2615 TWIN CITY HIGHWAY). PURPOSE
OF THIS REQUEST IS TO CHANGE ZONING FROM SINGLE FAMILY (SF)
TO LIGHT COMMERCIAL (LC) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTI-
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT (I.E., APARTMENTS).
A Precise Drawing And Description Of This Property Will Be Presented At The Public
Hearing And Can Be Examined In The City Planning Division, City Hall, Port Arthur,
Texas.
SPECIAL NOTICE IS MAILED TO PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 200’ OF THE
SUBJECT PROPERTIES.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THE MEETING YOU MAY SEND A LETTER, COMMENTS
OR CONCERNS TO THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BEFORE THE
NOVEMBER 16, 2020, MEETING DATE - CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, P.O. BOX 1089,
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641-1089 OR BE PREPARED TO SPEAK BEFORE TO
THE CLOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 16, 2020.
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LETTERS OF PROTEST (OPPOSITION) MAY BE:
MAILED: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, ATTN: PLANNING DIVISION, P.O. BOX 1089,
PORT ARHTUR, TX 77641-1089
FAXED: (409) 983-8137
EMAILED: PAMELA.LANGFORD@PORTARTHURTX.GOV
IF THERE ARE MORE QUESTIONS YOU MAY CALL THE PLANNING DIVISION AT
(409) 983-8135.
PAMELA D. LANGFORD,
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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PUBLISHED IN PORT ARTHUR NEWSPAPER ON
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Staff Report Z20-04 Page 1 of 8
City of Port Arthur
Staff Report
Planning & Zoning Commission
REPORT DATE: 11/12/2020
CASE NO: Z20-04
PROPERTY OWNER: Makaira Management, LLC
Susan Rising & Johnathan Morfin
AGENT: Charles Shajari, BPALLC
PROPERTY LOCATION: northeast corner of State Highway 73 and Jade 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: Tract 6, Lot 12, Block 17, Port Acres Addition
Total Acreage: 8.948-Acres of Land
Current Zoning: “LC” Light Commercial
Proposed Zoning: “A” Agricultural
Abutting Zoning: North/East: “SF” Single Family
South/West: “SF” Single Family / “LC” Light Commercial
Purpose of request: To allow for the construction of a Recreational Vehicle (RV)
Resort
Project Background:
The Applicant seeks a zoning change for approximately 8.948-Acre Tract of Land located
in the Port Acres Addition of Port Arthur, TX, to allow for the construction of a Recreational
Vehicle (RV) Resort per Chapter 58, Article III of the City of Port Arthur Code of
Ordinance. The property is currently zoned as Light Commercial (LC) and is surrounded
by properties zoned as Single Family (SF) 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 motion or request from the
city council institute study and proposal for changes and amendments in the public
interest.
444 4th Street
5th Floor – City Council
Port Arthur, TX 77640
www.portarthur.net
Staff Report Z20-04 Page 2 of 8
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 before 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 th an 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 the text of this ordinance not affecting a
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 than ten days from the date of publication.
Access:
The project entrance(s) will be located on Jade Avenue and State Highway 73 (with
issuance of a TXDOT permit).
Public Notice:
On Friday, November 6, 2020, eight (8) notices were mailed to adjacent property owners
within a 200 ft. radius and published in the Port Arthur News; ten (10) days before the
P&Z public hearing scheduled for November 16, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT/BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:
N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission makes its recommendation
to the city council for the approval or disapproval of the request, according to Appendix
A, Section 24.-Amendments, of the City of Port Arthur Zoning Ordinance .
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Survey/Aerial
Attachment 2: Zoning Map
Attachment 3: Public Notice (Newspaper)
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Notice is hereby given in accordance with Order Of The Governor Issued March 16, 2020,
and Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code That The Planning And Zoning
Commission Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Hold A Public Hearing At 5:30 P.M. On
Monday, November 16, 2020 [THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC ACCESS TO CITY HALL
FOR THE MEETING] By Telephonic And Videoconference In Order To Advance The
Public Health Goal Of Limiting Face-To-Face Meetings (Also Called “Social Distancing”)
To Slow The Spread Of The Coronavirus (COVID -19), Any Person May Participate And
Address The City Council By Dialing One Of The Following Toll Free Numbers And
Entering The Meeting ID: 830-4449-7414 And Participant ID: 454720:
(877) 853-5247 US Toll Free
(888) 788-0099 US Toll Free
I. Z20-04 – ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED FOR – APPROXIMATELY 8.948-
ACRES OF LAND, PART OF LOT 12, BLOCK 17, PORT ACRES ADDITION,
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF STATE HIGHWAY 73 AND
JADE AVENUE). PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO CHANGE ZONING
FROM LIGHT COMMERCIAL (LC) TO AGRICULTURAL (A) FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) RESORT.
A Precise Drawing And Description Of This Property Will Be Presented At The Public
Hearing And Can Be Examined In The City Planning Division, City Hall, Port Arthur,
Texas.
SPECIAL NOTICE IS MAILED TO PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 200’ OF THE
SUBJECT PROPERTIES.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND THE MEETING YOU MAY SEND A LETTER, COMMENTS
OR CONCERNS TO THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BEFORE THE
NOVEMBER 16, 2020, MEETING DATE - CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, P.O. BOX 1089,
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641-1089 OR BE PREPARED TO SPEAK BEFORE TO
THE CLOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 16, 2020.
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LETTERS OF PROTEST (OPPOSITION) MAY BE:
MAILED: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, ATTN: PLANNING DIVISION, P.O. BOX 1089,
PORT ARHTUR, TX 77641-1089
FAXED: (409) 983-8137
EMAILED: PAMELA.LANGFORD@PORTARTHURTX.GOV
IF THERE ARE MORE QUESTIONS YOU MAY CALL THE PLANNING DIVISION AT
(409) 983-8135.
PAMELA D. LANGFORD,
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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PUBLISHED IN PORT ARTHUR NEWSPAPER ON
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2020