HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.04.08 P&ZAGIENDA
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 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 THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO :SECTION 211 AND 212, 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, AUGUST 4, 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. R08-12 - WILLIAMSON INDUSTF;IAL PARK MASTER PLAN - REPU~T 27.973
ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE: WM MCFADDIN SURVEY, SECTION NO. 10,
ABSTRACT NO. 415 & T. & N0. R.R. SURVEY, SECTION NO. 7, ABSTRACT NO.
239. (NORTH OF HIGHWAY 365 FWD EAST OF WEST PORT ARTHUR ROAD,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS).
III. R08-14 - CVS STORE #02995 -REPEAT OF 2.138 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF
AND PART OF LOT 1, BLOCK 7, RANGE G OF THE PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY
SUBDIVISION, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. (IN TIRE
SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF THE INTERSECTION OF STATE HIGHWAY' 73 AJVD
STATE HIGHWY 347/TWIN CITY HIGFiWAY).
IV. E08-03 - 9T" AVENUE STATION AIPARTMENTS -EXCAVATION OF TW'O PONDS
ON SITE. (WEST OF NINTH AVENUE, SOUTH OF JIMMY .JOHNSON
BOULEVARD/75T" STREET).
V. MINUTES -JUNE 30, 2008 SPECIAL MEETING AND JULY 7, 2008 REGULAR
MEETING
VI. DISCUSSION OF 2008 MARDI GR/\S AND PROPOSED 2009 MARDI GRAS
VII. DISCUSSION OF FIRST MEETING :[N SEPTEMBER (LABOR DAY HOLIDAY)
VIII. REPORT FROM DIRECTOR
IX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
X. ADJOURNMENT
COLLEEN I ~~~1 ~S
RUSSELL, MCRP
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
DATE AND TIME POSTED, THURSDAY, JULY 'S1, 2008, (c~ 3:00 P.M.
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FxoM: COLLEEN RUSSELL, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
suBJECT: R08-12 (REPEAT OF PART OF A 27.973 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT
OF THE WM MCFADDIN SURVEY ,SECTION NO. 10 A-415 & T. ~~
N.O. R.R. SURVEY , NO. 7, A-23.9, PORT ARTHUR ,JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TX )
DATE: 08/04/08
BACKGROUND:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is requested to consider the request for a Business
Industrial Park (BI-P) with warehouses that operates as storage for wholesale and some
retail uses.
Applicant- Soutex. Owner- Williamson Family
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has no objections to this request, as the ]land is zoned Industrial (~. However, as the
BI-P it is to be developed in two stages, Planning request that the future developers of
Phase I landscapes well and have a least a p<~nel wall to screen the Business Park (BP).
Phase II is to be developed first. Jefferson County Drainage District 7 requires a 25 ft. ~
easement along the southwest property line of said tract paralleling the Districts C-7-A
system.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: None
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None
SUMMARY:
The Business Park should be approved with the consent of the owner willing to comply
with all the City's Subdivision Rules, City Ordinances and Codes. In addition, ;~Il the
adjustments required by DD7 and access locations as "AS BULIT" plans are submitted
for approval shall be compiled with. Planner desires the tract numbers in the Title Block
and confirmation that there is no Block number.
INTEROFFICE N[EMORANDUM
To: THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FxoM: COLLEEN RUSSELL, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
susJECr: R08-14 (REPEAT OF A 2.138 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOT
BLOCK 7, RANGE G, OF THE :PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY
SUBDIVISION, PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY,TX )
DATE: 08/04/08
BACKGROUND:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is requested to consider the replat request for a
CVS Pharmacy.
Applicant- Carter and Burgess Owner- CVS Corporation
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has no objections to this request, as the land is zoned Light Commercial (LCD and
allows this use. The site is in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of State Hi€;hway
73 (H.O. Mills) and State Highway 347 (Twin City Highway)
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: None
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None
SUMMARY:
There are no tracts or block numbers referencf;d on the plat. This shall also be in thf: Title
Block stating the creation of the new tract(s) and block(s) out of Lot 1, Block 1, Rarige G.
Approval shall be with the consent of the owner willing to comply with all the City's
Subdivision Rules and Ordinances; in addition, to all the adjustments required by Texas
Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for ingress/egress locations as "AS BiJLIT"
plans are submitted for approval.
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: COLLEEN RUSSELL ,DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
susJEC'r: E08-03 (EXCAVATION FOR A RETENTION POND IN 91~rz AVE STA'7"ION
APARTMENT COMPLEZ, THAT IS LOCATED SOUTH OF JIMMY JOHNSON
AND WEST OF 9~t~ AVENUE)
nnTE: 08/04/08
BACKGROUND:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being ~~sked to consider an excavation for a retention
pond in 9th Ave Station Apartment Complex so as to meet the subdivision ordinance and comply
with State Laws. A retention pond is deemed necessary by the engineers to meet drain<~ge needs
(an holding area) that will allow for excess run-off and preventive flooding measures. The
location is in the southwest quadrant of the intersection by Ninth Avenue and 75th Street (Jimmy
Johnson Boulevard). These measures are also required by City Ordinance 94-421 and 94-453 for
residential development. Applicants shall be aware, that in spite of the Planning Commission's
recommendations, City Council gives the ultimate; consent to this 2.4 acre pond-project.
Applicant- Soutex Surveyors, Inc. Owne;r-
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has no objections to this request and all theoretical requirements for the approximately 2.4
acre site, exhibit have been met with the Engineering Division approval.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
None
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
This pond should be approved as it will allow fir conformance to our flood, draina€;e and all
other the City ordinances. As construction progresses, the engineers and owners will restriict
frequent trucking to the property rather than on improved surfaces. The flow of 1.53 cfs/ac is
expected any deviation within that deemed reasonable by the Engineering Department shall
either be accepted or rejected. All other notes on the site plan are applicable to site approval. The
pond shall be maintained by Madison Communitif;s.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Minutes
Monday, June 30, 20108 Special Meeting
5:30 ~p.m.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Richard Cox, Vice Chair Inell Moore, Alma
LeBlanc, Fernando Ramirez and Moms Simon Jr.
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Colleen Russell, Paul Brown and Dale Watson
Vice Chair Selection: No action taken since Inell Moore is the currently :serving
Vice Chair.
R08-11 VBsC Bridewell Familg, Ltd. - 7"racts 1-A, 8s 2-A 8.129 acres of lead
- Replat of Part of Lot 1, Blk 9 1EtG. "G'" Port Arthur Laced Co. Subdi~-isioa,
Jefferson County, Texas.
Ms. Russell explained that this tract of laird has not been developed before.
With the several plant expansions in the area and the need for locations to
board the many temporary construction workers, the applicant purchased the
property fora 117 space RV park and convenience store.
George Newsome addressed the commission on behalf of the applicant to
answer questions about the location of the proposed fencing, regarding
placement at the corner of 53rd Street. After discussion, it was determined that
the issue of which side of a wooden fence: is considered the "outside" and which
the "inside." Commissioners expressed preference that the "smooth" side of a
wooden fence be considered the "out" side. As such, Fernando Ramirez moved
that the "out" side of the fence should be erected along 53rd Street and along
FM 365. Inell Moore seconded the motion.
VOTE: All Yes.
Ms. Russell said that the commission nee°d only accept the RV Park site plan
since the issue is scheduled to go before City Council July 1 for an RV Park
license request.
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P-05-O?-II -Ramon Hill -Greenhill Park Phase II - 636?26 Acres of Land
Part of Lot Y4, Block ? Hillcrest Second Addition "Acres" Citp of Port
Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.
Ms. Russell recommended approval of the Phase IT Final Plat.
Ms. Moore moved to accept the staff recommendation; motion seconded by
Moms Simon.
Vote: All Yes.
MINUTES
May 19, 2008
Mr. Ramirez moved to accept the minutes as presented; seconded by Ms..
LeBlanc.
Vote: All Yes.
Report from the Director
Ms. Russell said that Dale Watson was at the meeting on this, his last day
before his retirement. She asked Mr. Watson to say a few words. He thaa~ked
the commissioners for their time and efforts over the years and wished the two
newer members all the luck. The commissioners expressed their gratitude to
Mr. Watson for through the years giving ahem all the information on all .sides of
every issue and allowing them to make their decisions accordingly.
Ms. Russell also said that the new Assistant Planning Director was scheduled
to start work on Aug. 4.
Future. agenda items
None
Adjournment
Mr. Ramirez moved to adjourn; motion seconded by Ms. Moore.
Vote: All Yes
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Richard Cax
Chairman
Minutes Approved:
Colleen Russell
Secretary to the Commission
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Planning and Zoniing Commission
Minutes
Monday, July 7, 2008 Regular Meeting
5:30 p.m.
I. ROLL CALL
Commissioners present: Chairman Richard Cox, Vice Chair Inell Moore, Alma LeBlanc,
Fernando Ramirez and Morris Simon 1r.
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Colleen Russell and Paul Brown
II. MINUTES -- Regular Meeting June 16, 2008
Fernando Ramirez moved that the minutes be accepted as piresented;
motion seconded by Inell Moore.
Vote: All Yeas
PUBLIC HEARINGS
IH. RO$08 -CLAYTON & ERNESTINE CHILDS- TRACT 1-A AND TRACT 1-B REPEAT OF 4.61$
ACRES OF LAND THE SOUTH % LOT 1, BLOCK 7 PORT ACRES ADDITION VOL. 4, PGS. 42-
47 M.R.J.C PORT ARTHUR JEFFERSON COUINTY, TEXAS
The Childs want to separate a portion oaf their property to allow their son to build a
residence. Since 59th Street is not an improved street, an access arrangement will be
made to allow access to Jade Avenue for the new tract, which will have an address an
Jade Avenue, also.
No speakers for or against this item. No correspondence was received in response to the
19 notices sent.
Inell Moore moved to close the public hearing; Fernando Ramirez seconded they motion.
Votes: All Yeas
tV. 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
Anthony Leger, owner SouTex Surveying, spoke representing the owners to explain that
this request was to combine two tracts unto one tract to build asingle-family dwelling.
No speakers for or against. No correspondence received from the 24 notices sent out.
Inell Moore moved to close the public hearing; motion seconded by Fernando Ramirez.
Vote: All Yeas
V. R0810 - ENEST 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.
Mr. Leger again represented the owners„ saying that they wish to combine two tracts
into one larger tract for the purpose of building asingle-family residence.
No speakers for or against the item. No correspondence was received from the notices
sent out.
Fernando Ramirez moved that the public hearing be closed; motion seconded by Morris
Simon.
Vote: All Yeas
VI. SO$11 -SPECIFIC USE PERMIT -PET GROOMING BUSINESS- LOT 3, BLK 8 PORT ACRES
ADDITION CITY OF PORT ARTHUR JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS - 2726 62ND STREET.
Ms. Russell explained that activities similar to dog grooming can be allowed b~y Specific
Use Permit (SUP) in residentially zoned districts, so this issue is being submitted in this
fashion. She said she consulted Mr. Baker, director of Community Services, whose
department would issue the certificate of occupancy, who said the businE~ss could
continue to operate as long as he received no complaint about its being open. She said
the business owner told her that she usually has about four pets a day to groom and
that the grooming takes place in an addition to the home that separates the business
activities from the residence.
Speakers FOR: 1 -Mrs. Westbrook, 123 Garner Road in LaBelle, whose mol:her Mr's.
Ethel LeBure lives in the house where the business is located and works at the Irooming
business. Mrs. Westbrook presented a list of support signed by 108 of the business'
customers. She said the business has been open for five years and she wants to get into
compliance with the city's ordinances. Mrs. Westbrook said she would remove the sign
she currently has in order to comply with the Zoning Ordinance. Currently, the business
has adequate parking.
No other speakers appeared in support of the issue or in opposition.
No correspondence was received from thE~ notices sent out.
Inell Moore moved to close the public hearing; the motion was seconded by Alma
LeBlanc.
Vote: All Yeas
REGULAR MEETING
Inell Moore moved to approve the three repiat items - R0808, R0809, and R0810 in orie action;
motion was seconded by Fernando Ramirez.
Vote: All Yeas
VII. R0808 -CLAYTON & ERNESTINE CHILDS- TRACT 1-A AND TRACT 1-B REPEAT OF 4.618
ACRES OF LAND THE SOUTH ~ LOT 1, BLOCK 7 PORT ACRE5 ADDITION VOL. 4, PGS. 42-
47 M.R.J.C PORT ARTHUR JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
VIII. 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
iX. R0810 - ENEST 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.
X. 50811 -SPECIFIC USE PERMIT -PET GROOMING BUSINESS- LOT 3, BLK 8 POIRT ACRES
ADDITION CITY OF PORT ARTHUR JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS - 2726 62N° STREET.
No Action taken on this item.
XI. REPORT FROM DIRECTOR
Ms. Russell explained that she plans to use the next regular P&Z meetinng as an
informational meeting including the newly appointed members of the Zoning Board of
Adjustments and Appeals. The concurrent meeting will also allow members t:o discuss
topics of their choice, with an eye toward resolution and open discussion.
XII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None mentioned
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Morris Simon moved to adjourn the meeting; motion seconded by Fernando Ramirez.
Vote: All Yeas
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