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Home My WebLink About06.16.08 P&ZAGENDA CITY OF PORT ARTHUR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008 5:30 P.M. REGULAR. MEETING CITY HALL - 5T" FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM NOTICE OF TIME, PLACE AND SUBJECT OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF "fHE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 211.007, LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE= PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS WILL Bf= HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE CITY HALL BUILDING, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5T" FLOOR, 444 FOURTH STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS. I. ROLL CALL II. R0806 -HONG T. VO-REPEAT- TRACT A & B 5.3747 ACRES OF LAND, LOT 8 MCHANKS ADDITION VOLUME 2, PAGE 98 M.R.J.C. PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. III. R0807 -KATHY WALTERS-REPEAT- TRACT 10-A & 10-B 1.6855 ACRES OF LAND PART OF LOT 10, BLOCK 15 PORT ACRES, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. IV. P0805-EAR PROPERTIES-TALLOW WOODS SECTION III- PLAT- PORT ARTHUR JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS -65 LOT'S NO RESERVES V. P0806- ROY & JUDY BREAUX-HIGFILAND RANCH SUBDIVISION -PLAT- PORT ARTHUR JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS - 409 LOTS NO RESERVES. VI. E0802 -ANGEL INVESTMENTS--ANGEL TRACE SUBDIVISION -EXCAVATION FOR DETENTION POND- 71.54 ACRES Of= LAND OUT OF T. & N.O.R.R. SURVEY SEC. NO. 275, ABSTRACT 316 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. VII. REPORT FROM DIRECTOR VIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS IX. ADJOURNMENT i .-"~ .''~ ~ - R SSELL, AICP DIRECTOR OF PLANNING DATE AND TIME POSTED, Thursday June 122008, Cad 10:00 A.M. R08-06 INTEROFFICE 11~ZEMORANDUM .............. . To: THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FROM: COLLEEN RUSSELL , DIRECTC>R OF PLANNING susJECr: R08-O6- REPEAT OF LOT 8 , MCHANKS ADDITION (5.347 ACRES) DATE: 06/16/08 BACKGROUND: The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for Lot 8, in the McHanks Addition to produce two re;sidential lots to be called Tract 8A (2.8869 acres) and Tract 8B (2.4877 acres ), of the subdivision in the City of Port Arthur, Texas. The lot is located east of Proctor Avenue and. south of Seventh Avenue by Gifford Pond Lane. The zoning is still for residential use. Tfotices were sent out in compliance with the Texas Local Government Code as well as the publication was done on May 25, 2008, more than 15 days prior to the public hearing Applicant- Arceneaux and Gates Engineering & Surveyors Owner- Hong Vo RECOMMENDATION: Staff has no objections to this request and all requirements have been met BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: None STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None SUMMARY: The plat should be approved as it conforms to all the City's plating rules and ordinances 1 ---~--r- EDDINGSTON CTS. ~x 1.I''r ~ ~,i. i _ ~ .a; ~ a ,~. ~ ~;~ i._ ~ DODGE PL. ~~ R08-07 INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FROM: COLLEEN RUSSELL ,DIRECTOR OF PLANNING suBJECr: R08-07 (REPEAT OF LOT 10 ,BLOCK 15, PORT ACRES) 1.6855 ACRES DATE: 06/16/08 BACKGROUND: The Planning and Zoning Commission is bevig asked to consider a replat request for Lot 10 Block 15 in Port Acres, to produce two residential lots to be called Tract 10 A (0.1508) and Tract 10 B (0.1773), Block 15 of the subdivision in the City of Port Arthur, Texas. The lot is located north of 60th Street and west of Jade Avenue. The zoning is still for residential use. Notices were sent out in compliance with the Texas Local Government Code as well as the publication was done on May 25, 2008, more than 15 days prior to the public hearing Applicant- Soutex Surveyors, Inc. (honer-Kathy Walters RECOMMENDATION: Staff has no objections to this request and all requirements have been met. BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: None STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None SUMMARY: The plat should be approved as it conforms to~ all the City's plating rules and ordinances 1 v E08-02 P.O. No.5899 06/17/08 CWR ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXCAVATION PERMIT ISSUED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VII (EXCAVATIONS) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR TO ANGEL INVESTMENTS LOCATED SOUTH OF 61sT STREET AND WEST OF RAY AVENUE . WHEREAS, pursuant to Article VII (Excavations) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port Arthur, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of issuing a permit to Angel Trace Investments, for excavation of earth material in the City of Port Arthur, upon certain conditions and assurances for the public health, welfare and safety and to protect the development of the surrounding area; and also contingent on approval feedback from DD7, and the Port Arthur Engineering and Public Works Department WHEREAS, the City Council hereby concurs in the recommendation and findings of the Planning and Zoning Commission; now, therefore; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: SECTION 1. That an excavation permit is hereby granted to Angel Trace Investments for the excavation of a detention pond on the following tract of land: A 71.54 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF AND PART OF T & N.O.R.R. SURVEY, ABSTRACT N0.316, (PROPOSED THE ANGEL TRACE SUBDIVISION), PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF RAY AVENUE AND SOUTH 61sT STREET EXHIBIT "A" SECTION 2. That this permit is subject to the terms and conditions of Article VII of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port Arthur, and Exhibit "A" attached hereto and which are incorporated and made part hereof by reference. P.O. No. 5899 06/17/08 CWR SECTION 3. That this permit shall be for a time period of ten (10) years. Excavation operations thereafter shall constitute a violation of City Ordinances. SECTION 4. That Angel Trace Investments shall signify acceptance of the Permit by subscription of a certified copy thereof. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of June, A.D., 2008 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following votes: AYES: MAYOR COUNCILMEMBERS NOES: ATTEST: MAYOR CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: CITY MANAGER DIRECTOR OF PLANNING 4 ~,t~E:,._,~. N '°~" i ~~r rs ~ ~~ \\ \ \ \ ~\ \ \\ \ \ \\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \~ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ ~ \ \ \ \ Y \ % / \ if \ ~ \ ~ / \ \\ / ~ ~ / \\ \ ~ / // \ / \\ \ \ ~ // \ \\ \ ~~ // \ \ ~ / \ ~~ \ / \ ~ ~ / \ ~ \ I \\ \ \ \ \ \~ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ ~ \ / / / \\ ~ / \_ \\ POND APPROX. 8.0' DEEP \\ ~ I \ ~ \ \ \ \ n I ~ ~ 1 °'-1294 S OUTEX RETENTION POND t =too' _ -- SURVEYORS INC s to os - _ 3737 DOCTORS DRIVE ~ ANGEL TRACE SUBDIVISION T. CHASE PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77642 S.G.N. = ~ (409) 983-2004 (409) 983-2005 rtvewi cwnuvrv: ~: ~urtnn ~rrtv~w ~]~nrvucc IRAI:L ]VO U~VRAVirvli rt.Arv ~n xi/).Vets Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes Monday, May 19, 2008 Regular Meeting 5:30 p.m. Commissioners Present: Richard Cox, Inell Moore and Fernando Ramirez. Staff Present: Colleen Russell, Paul Brown and Dale Watson PUBLIC HEARING E08-01 -Kirk Thomas -Permit for excavation of a borrow it - 90 a re tract of land ont of and part of T86N0 Rail Road Survey, Abstract No. 242. Port Arthur. Jefferson County, Texas -Sections 6, 7, 9, Abstract 242, 239, 416 - Eaatside of West Port Arthur Road North of FM 365. Speaking For: Kirk Thomas, applicant. Mr. Thomas said that he is aware of the requirements for excavations in support of agricultural activities as stated in the Port Arthur Excavation Ordinance. He said his purpose for the soil excavation is to create a stock pond to provide water for his cattle. He said that after he had decided to seek this permit, he was approached by a business that wants to purchase the soil from the pit. He stressed that his purpose for the pit is agricultural in nature, not to make a commercial fill-dirt site. Speaking Against: None Fernando Ramirez moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Inell Moore. Vote: All Yes. REGULAR MEETING E08-O1 -Kirk Thomas -Permit for excavation of a borrow pit - 90 acre tract of land out of and part of T&NO Rail Road Survey, Abstract No 242. Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas -Sections 6, T, 9, Abstract 242, 239, 416 - Eaatside of West Port Arthur Road North of FM 365. Ms. Russell explained that the proposed excavation complies with the new Excavation Ordinance requirement for excavations in support of Farm and Ranch activities. Staff recommends approval with the following requirements: • The proposed size of the pit should be 20 acres with a maximum depth of 25 feet. • No excavation shall be made within 30 feet of any existing pipeline or pipeline easement unless the pipeline has been abandoned or removed in compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation and/or Texas Railroad Commission rules and regulations. • No excavation shall be made within 30 feet of any existing well unless abandoned in compliance with Texas Railroad Commission rules and regulations. The Texas Railroad Commission shall be notified prior to any excavation within 30 feet of any abandoned well. Ms. Inell Moore made a motion to accept the staff recommendation. Mr. Fernando Ramirez seconded the motion. Vote: All Yes Report on Westside Redevelopment Mr. Byron Marshall was unable to attend the meeting to deliver this report. Retort from the Director Ms. Russell advised the commissioners that she had received a letter from Commissioner E.B. Chatelain stating that he must resign effective immediately. She also discussed the unexpected death of Commissioner Phillip Todora, who passed away April 26, 2008. Future agenda items None Adjournment Fernando Ramirez moved to adjourn, which was seconded by Inell Moore. Vote: All Yes Richard Cox Chairman Colleen Russell Secretary to the Commission Minutes Approved: