HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.07.08 P&ZAGENDA
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MONDAY, JULY 7, 2008 5:30 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL - ST" FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
NOTICE OF TIME, PLACE AND SUBJECT OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT J-O SECTION 211.007, LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE, THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS WILL BE 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. MINUTES
III. R0808- CLAYTON & ERNESTINE CFiILDS- TRACT 1-A AND TRACT 1-B REPEAT OF
4.618 ACRES OF LAND THE SOUTH ~/z LOT 1, BLOCK 7 PORT ACRES ADDITION
VOL. 4, PGS. 42-47 M.R.J.C PORT ARTHUR JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
IV. R0809 -SCOTT D. WAREHAM-TRACT 1-A 0.4178 ACRE OF LAND REPEAT OF
TRACTS 1 & 2, BLK. 1 DRUMMOND ADDITION CITY OF PORT ARTHUR JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS
V. P0810-ERNEST AND PAMELA GRAHAM- TRACT 3-A 0.3104 ACRE OF LAND
REPEAT OF LOTS 3 & 4, BLK. 19 BRICE ADDITION NO. 3 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS.
VI. S0811- SPECIFIC USE PERMIT -PET GROOMING BUSINESS- LOT 3, BLK 8 PORT
ACRES ADDITION CITY OF PORT ARTHUR. JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS - 2726
62ND STREET.
VII. REPORT FROM DIRECTOR
VIII. FUTURE AGIENDA ITEMS
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COLLEEN RUSSELL, AIC
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
DATE AND TIME POSTED, \NEDNESDAY JULY 2 2008 (a 10:00 A.M.
Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes
Monday, June 16, 2008 Regular Meeting
5:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Richard Cox, Alrna LeBlanc and Morris Simon Jr.
Commissioners Absent: Fernando Ramirf:z and Inell Moore
Staff Present: Colleen Russell, Paul Brown and Dale Watson
Chairman Richard Cox welcomed Ms. LeBlanc and Mr. Simon to their first
meeting as Planning and Zoning commissioners, their having only been
appointed at the most recent City Council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
RO8-06 -Hong T. Vo - Replat of one tract into two tracts - to form Tract
8A (2.8869 acres) and 8B (2.4877 acres) Lot 8, McHanks Addition, Volume
2, Page 98 M.R.J.C. Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas
Speaking For: Ms. Hung Vo, 1101 6~ Ave:., Port Arthur, explained that she
wants to create two tracts of land and tie each to one of the two houses on the
existing single tract of land. She said that she currently receives three tax bills
each year, one for the tract of land and two more for the two houses on the
tract, which is confusing, she said. She would prefer to receive two tax bills,
one bill for a house and its related tract of land and the second bill for the
second house and land.
Mr. Peter Loukas, 3434 Procter St., Port Arthur, said he just wanted to ask a
question about the replat. He asked if Ms. Vo intended to build "low-rent
homes" on the proposed two tracts. Ms. Vo explained that two homes already
exist on the main tract of land, so she does not intend to build any other
homes on the proposed two tracts, if approved.
Chairman Cox added that Ms. Vo would be required to return to the P8vZ
Commission if she decided in the future to build any additional houses on
either of the two proposed tracts of propf:rty or for any further subdivision of
the tracts.
Speaking Against: None
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Alma LeBlanc moved to close the Public Hearing; motion seconded by Morris
Simon Jr.
Vote: All Yes.
R08-07 - Kathv Walters-Replat- 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.
Speaking For: Kathy Walters, 2903 60th St., Port Arthur. She said that the
property originally belonged to her father, who subdivided it to give a portion to
her grandparents when they moved to Port Acres. Her grandmother recently
passed away and willed that portion of the original tract to Ms. Walters, who
intends to move her grandmother's house off the property and build a new
house. She wants to separate a portion of her mother's tract and combine it
with the property from her grandmother.
Speaking Against: None
Morris Simon Jr. moved to close the public hearing; motion seconded by Alma
LeBlanc.
Vote: All Yes
REGULAR 1VIEETING
R08-06 -Hong T. Vo -Replat of one tract into two tracts - to form Tract
8A (2.8869 acres) and 8B (2.4877 acres) Lot 8, McHanks Addition, Volume
2, Pale 98 M.R.J.C. Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.
Staff recommends approval.
Alma LeBlanc moved to approve staff recommendation; motion seconded by Mr.
Simon.
Vote: All For
R08-0? -Kathy Walters-Replat- Tract 10-A & 10-B 1.6855 Acres Of Land
Part Of Lot 10, Block 15 Port Acres, Citv Of Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas.
Staff recommends approval.
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Mr. Simon moved to accept staff recommendation to approve; motion seconded
by Ms. LeBlanc.
Vote: All For
P0805-Lar Properties-Tallow Woods Section III- Plat- Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas -65 Lots No Reserves
Dale Watson explained that this prelimin<~ry plat is for the other half of the
Tallow Wood Subdivision west of the former Hollywood Cinema between 39~
Street and the Texas 73 eastbound service road. The final plat will be presented
for approval when all the infrastructure has been completed and accepted by
the city for future maintenance.
Staff recommends acceptance.
Ms. LeBlanc moved to accept the preliminary plat; motion seconded by Mr.
Simon.
Vote: All For
P0806- Roy & Judy Breaux -Highland Ranch Subdivision -Plat -Port
Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas - 409 Lots No Reserves.
Mr. Watson said that this is a fairly large development located on West Port
Arthur Road at the main entrance to the Federal Prison. Only about 1,000 feet
of the development is actually inside the city limits, with the rest located in the
city's Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). At some point in the future, part of
the area in the city limits will need to be :rezoned to allow for the commercial
and residential development since the arE°a is currently zoned for Agricultural
and Industrial use. For developments inside the city, the P8vZ Commission will
consider the zoning and subdivision ordinances, while outside the city, only the
Subdivision Ordinance can be considered.
Staff recommends acceptance.
Mr. Simon moved to accept the preliminary plat; motion seconded by Ms.
LeBlanc.
Votes: All For.
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E0802 -Angel Investments--Angel Trace Subdivision -Excavation For
Detention Pond- 71.54 Acres Of Land Out Of T. Ss N.O. R.R. Survey Sec. No.
275, Abstract 316 City Of Port Arthur Jefferson County, Texas.
George Newsome, engineer for the subdivision, said the excavation is necessary
to dig a 9 acre detention/retention pond for the subdivision as required by DD7
for drainage.
Staff recommends approval.
Mr. Simon moved to recommend that the City Council approve the excavation
permit; motion seconded by Ms. LeBlanc.
Vote: All Yes.
Report from the Director
Ms. Russell said the intends to have a joint P8sZ and ZBA meeting to go over
the different rolls the two boards fulfill.
Future agenda items
None
Adjournment
Mr. Simon moved to adjourn; motion seconded by Ms. LeBlanc.
Vote: All Yes
Richard Cox
Chairman
Minutes Approved:
Colleen Russell
Secretary to the Commission
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FxoNt: COLLEEN RUSSELL ,DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
suBJECT: R08-OS (REPEAT OF LOT 1 ,BLOCK 7, PORT ACRES) 4.618 ACRES
DATE: 06/16/08
BACKGROUND:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for Lot
1 Block 7 in Port Acres, to produce two residential lots to be called Tract 1 A (4.360) and
Tract 1 B (0.258), Block 7 of the subdivision in the City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County,
Texas. The lot is located south of Jade Avenue and east of 59`" Street. The zoning is still
for residential use. Notices were sent out in compliance with the Texas Local
Government Code as well as the publication ,vas done on June 15, for July 7`" meeting
more than 15 days prior to the public hearing
Applicant- Arceneaux & Gates. Owner- Clayton Childs
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
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: COLLEEN RUSSELL ,DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
susJECT: R08-09 (REPEAT OF TRACTS 1 AND 2 ,BLOCK 1, DRUMMOND
ADDITON) 0.4178) ACRES
DATE: 06/16/08
BACKGROUND:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for
Tracts 1 and 2 Block 1 in the Drummond Addition, to produce one residential tract to be
called Tract 1 A Block 1(0.4178) of the subdivision in the City of Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas. The lot is located north of 58`" Street and west of Jade Avenue (Topaz
Avenue). The zoning is still for residential use:. Notices were sent out in compliance with
the Texas Local Government Code as well a:; the publication was done on June 22, for
July 7`h meeting more than 15 days prior to the: public hearing
Applicant- Soutex. Owner-Scott D Wareham
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
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: THE PLANNING AND ZONINCJ COMMISSION
FxoM: COLLEEN RUSSELL ,DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
suBJECT: R08-10 (REPEAT OF TRACTS 3 AND 4 ,BLOCK 19, BRICE ADDITON
NO. 3- 0.3104) ACRES
DATE: 06~16~08
BACKGROUND:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for
Tracts 3 and 4 Block 19 in the Brice Addition, to produce one residential tract to be
called Tract 3 A Block 1(0.3104) of the subdivision in the City of Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas. The lot is located south of 9h .Street and west of Dewalt Avenue (Dunbar
Avenue). The zoning is still for residential use. Notices were sent out in compliance with
the Texas Local Government Code as well a:> the publication was done on June 22, for
July 7~h meeting more than 15 days prior to they public hearing
Applicant- Soutex. Owner- Ernest and Pamela Graham
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
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FxoM: COLLEEN RUSSELL , DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
susJECT: S08-11 SPECIFIC USE PERMIT -FOR LOT 3, BLOCK 8, (2726 62ND ST
1.5062 ACRES
DATE: O6/ 1 G/08
BACKGROUND:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a SUP (Specific Use
Permit) for Lot 3, Block 8 in the Port Acres Addition, subdivision in the City of Port
Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas to allow a pet grooming business called "Puppy Love" It
is operative with licenses from various organizations except our Community
Development Department and Health Department. The zoning is still for residential use.
Hence the SUP is a overlay, for this use -because only beauty shop is mentioned our
Zoning Ordinance. Many definitions require updating and more specific wording as .
relating to our zoning districts. SUPS are based on the variables such as traffic, residential
spacing, noise, and other residential amenities. Notices were sent out in compliance with
the Texas Local Government Code as well as the publication was done on June 22, for
July 7`h meeting more than 15 days prior to the public hearing
Applicant- Beth Westbrook (daughter) Owner- Ethel LaBure (mother)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has no objections to this request and all requirements shall be met for City permits
to be issued
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: None
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None
SUMMARY:The SUP shall be approved as by ordinance beauty salons are allowed as
residential home occupation and the applicant: as a separate sections of the her residence
for grooming pets compared to meeting other household lavatory needs, the staff is
allowing the use. No traffic or noise complaints have been filed with the City. The
business desires to function legally under the City Codes and ordinances. Port Arthur will
be granting the SUP is solely for this business "Puppy Love" (137.8 width x depth 475
ft.) and it is only for the grooming of domestic pets during the day. Two parking spaces
shall be available for the drop-off or pick-up of pets. No sign shall be exhibited nor shall
the residence have the appearance of a busine ss
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