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Home My WebLink AboutJUNE 26, 2008 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS MEETINGAGENDA CITY OF PORT ARTHUR ZONING BOARD OF AD7USTMENTS THURSDAY, ,TUNE 26, 2008 4:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL - ST" FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM NOTICE OF TIME, PLACE AND SUBJECT OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 211.007, LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY JUNE 26, 2008 AT 4:00 P.M. IN THE CITY HALL BUILDING, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5T" FLOOR, 444 FOURTH STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS. I. ROLL CALL II. MINUTES III. B08-03 LOCATION CURRENT REQUIRED DEFICIENCY (1) 1033 W PROCTER sT. 40 x 125 50 x 125 LOFT. (2) 1125 W 6TM ST 40 X 135 40 X 135 10FT. (3) 208 11T" ST. 33.3 x140 50 x 140 16.8Fr (4) lO3O CHARLESTON AvE 52.50 x 50 52.5 x100 SOFT (5) 1735 MEMPHIS AvE 65 x 40 65 x 100 60 FT (6) 805 RIO GRAND AvE 40 x 135 50 x 135 10 FT. IV. BOS-04 LOCATION CURRENT REQUIRED (1) 531 -541 MOBILE 50 x140 V. REPORT FROM DIRECTOR VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS VII. ADJOURNMENT _. _ j ,~ j CO ELL EN SELL,'AI DIRECTOR OF PLANNING 55 x140 DEFICIENCY 5FT ON EACH SIDE DATE AND TIME POSTED, MONDAY JUNE 23. 2008,Ca~ 10:00 A.M. Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals MINUTES Thursday, Map 22, 2008 Regular Meeting 4:00 p. m. Commissioners Present: Frances Campbell, Danny Inglish, Robert Robbins, and Johnny Orta Staff Present: Colleen Russell, Paul Brown PUBLIC HEARING BO8-02 -Walton 3i~aa~e -Request for ?ft variaace from 15f~t required property line setback. Lot ?= Slk 13, Range "J" Port Arthur Land Compaav Subdivision, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas Located at 8680 Memoria181vd. (U.S. 69j jLuby'sl. Speaking For: Kimberly Grey, representing Walton Signage, explained that they were requesting a 7ft variance from the 15ft setback from the front property line, which, if granted, would result with the sign being $ft from the Speaking Against: None Johnny Orta moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Robert Robbins. Vote: All Yes. REGULAR MEETING BO8-02 - Waltoa Signage -Request for ?ft variaace from 15ft required property line setback. Lot ?, Blk 13, Range "J" Port Arthur Land Compaay Subdivision, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. Located at 8680 Memorial Blvd. (U.S. 69jfLubv'sj~ Staff Recommendation: Approval See Attachment A for staff analysis for recommendation. Robert Robbins said, "There's no visibility blockage, no detrement to adjacent properties and businesses. It looks good and appropriate for the area. I'm in favor of it." Johnny Qrta moved to approve variance. Danny Inglish seconded the motion. Vote: All Yes. Adjournmeat Johnny Orta moved to adjourn, seconded by Frances Conroy. Vote: All Yes Chairman Colleen Russell Secretary to the Commission Minutes Approved: . ........._.. ... __ _ _ INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FROM: COLLEEN RUSSELL ,DIRECTOR OF PLANNING sus.TECT: VARIANCES ON LAND SLATED FOR HOUSING RECONSTRUCTUION (B08-03) DATE: 06/16/08 BACKGROUND: The Board of Adjustment is being asked to consider a variance for the following lots/tracts in the City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. VARIANCES WILL BE ON THE FOLLOWING LOTS: LOCATION CURRENT REQUIRED DEFICIENCY (1) 1033 W PROCTER sT. 40 x 12$ $0 x 12$ lOFT. (2) 112$ W 6~' sT 40 x 13$ 40 x 13$ 1 OFT. (3) 208 11~` ST. 33.3 x140 $0 x 140 16.8FT (4) 1030 CHARLESTON AVE $2.$0 x $0 $2.$x100 SOFT ($) 173$ MEIviPHIS AVE 6$ x 40 6$ x 100 60 FT (6) 80$ RIO GRAND AvE 40 x 13$ $0 x 135 10 FT. These are located south of Griffin Drive, southeast of Terminal Road, north of Lakeshore Drive and southwest of Proctor Extension Road. The zoning varies is these areas, nevertheless, previous residential use is being replaced. Notices were sent out in compliance with the Texas Local Government Code Section 211 as well as the publication being done on June 10, for the June 26"' meeting more than 15 days prior to the public hearing Applicant- City of Port Arthur. Owner- Various residences so mentioned above 1 and Port Arthur City Council in spite of the lot deficiencies and previous legal non- conformance with the zoning setbacks and housing sizes. RITA proved to be a hardship on a catastrophic scale for the L'S Gulf coast region and rebuilding has not been timely due to the wait for -approval and allocation of funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs; in addition to obtaining residents consent to rebuild. BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: Rita funds will be used to create housing for residents, if not the City has to find lots elsewhere to accommodate these residents that were made homeless by the storm and many cannot afford newer housing or lots. There is also a shortage of housing and lots so the City is also being affected by these shortages STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: The City's Housing Division is recreating housing as best and as promptly as possible within the guidelines of the State, Federal and City Codes as well as regulations SUMMARY: The City is following its own rules for lots not meeting the Code with sufficient setbacks by asking for approval in regards to the Subdivision/ Zoning Ordinances and State Laws ~ I I ~ i I I~ I I ~ f i i -- r~~~~, ~ I I I III _.~.__ f I I I I i I ~,~ .~> 0 ,, ~' W.w. _ _~ ..._ ~,y..W~, ~~~~~~ ~en~ ~~~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~. _~-. ___ _ __ _ _ r_t ~ ~ ~w ~? ~~, - _ - - - - _ --_ ~.~..o. -~, _ _ _____ ____ ~~ I __ ... .~. 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Notices were sent out in compliance with the Texas Local Government Code Section 211 as well as the publication was done on June 10, for the June 26~' meeting which is more than 15 days prior to the public hearing Applicant- Port Arthur Mission Owner- Port Arthur Mission RECOMMENDATION: Staff has no objections to this request due to the catastrophic events of Katrina and Rita storms. Rebuilding of commercial and residential structures are encouraged by the State and Port Arthur City Council. Many persons have been left destitute as well as homeless so these voluntary efforts are recognized by the City. The Mission is providing fundamental needs and they require additional storage space. In order for the storage to fit in with the surrounding buildings all ready owned by the Mission ,the ask that the building be well maintained and be earth -tone in color so that it can blend in with the other ezisting structures. BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: None STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None SUMMARY: The City recommends that this case be considered as long as owner agrees to comply with all other sections of the Subdivision /Zoning Ordinances and Codes for the storage building. ^I I I L~! ATLANTA AVE.