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Home My WebLink About08-23-2021 SPECIAL MEETING Planning & Zoning Commission Special Meeting August 23, 2021 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 444 4th STREET • FIFTH FLOOR - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS • PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77640 P a g e | 1 MEETING MINUTES CITY OF PORT ARTHUR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2021 I. CALL TO ORDER The Planning and Zoning Commission me t in Regular Session on Monday, June 7, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. by telephonic and videoconference 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). Participants were provided with the following Meeting ID/Participant ID and Contact Number(s): Meeting ID: 867 5031 9285; Participant ID: 914862; Contact Numbers: (877) 853-5247; (888) 788-0099. II. CHAIRPERSON’S OPENING REMARKS III. ROLL CALL The following members were present: Chairman Fernando Ramirez; Commissioners: Norris Simon; and Dr. Johnny Brown. Staff present: Pamela D. Langford, Director of Planning & Development Services; Larry Badon, Planning & Development Services Manager IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. November 16, 2020 B. February 1, 2021 C. February 15, 2021 D. March 22, 2021 E. May 17, 2021 Upon the motion made by N. Simon; Seconded by J. Brown and carried unanimously, the Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes as presented. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. None VI. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING(S) – ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION A. R21-14 – REPLAT REQUESTED FOR – REPLAT OF 0.2751-ACRE OF LAND, E 20’ OF LOT 14, ALL OF LOT 15, & W 20’ OF LOT 16, BLOCK 8, VISTA VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 702 LINKWOOD STREET). THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO COMBINE PARTS OF THREE (3) LOTS INTO ONE (1) TRACT OF LAND FOR RESIDENTIAL REMODEL. P a g e | 2 F. Ramirez introduced the request; P. Langford gave an overview. The Commission opened the meeting to discuss the proposed request: SPEAKING IN FAVOR: NONE SPEAKING IN OPPOSITION: NONE B. P21-01 – PRELIMINARY PLAT REQUESTED FOR – 58.82-ACRES OF LAND, OUT OF AND PART OF BLOCK 14, RANGE “L” AND BLOCK 14, RANGE “K”, PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY SUBDIVISION, PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF F.M. HIGHWAY 365 BETWEEN WEST PORT ARTHUR ROAD AND U.S. HIGHWAY 69/96/287). THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO CREATE A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (I.E., MULTIPLE FAMILY HOUSING, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK, COMMERCIAL/RETAIL). F. Ramirez introduced the request; P. Langford gave an overview. The Commission opened the meeting to discuss the proposed request: SPEAKING IN FAVOR: James K. Nance, Jr., 9510 Bayou Brook Street, Houston, TX 77063 SPEAKING IN OPPOSITION: NONE C. S21-01 – SITE PLAN APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR – 58.82-ACRES OF LAND, OUT OF AND PART OF BLOCK 14, RANGE “L” AND BLOCK 14, RANGE “K”, PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY SUBDIVISION, PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF F.M. HIGHWAY 365 BETWEEN WEST PORT ARTHUR ROAD AND U.S. HIGHWAY 69/96/287). THE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO CREATE A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (I.E., MULTIPLE FAMILY HOUSING, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK, COMMERCIAL/RETAIL). F. Ramirez introduced the request; P. Langford gave an overview. The Commission opened the meeting to discuss the proposed request: SPEAKING IN FAVOR: NONE SPEAKING IN OPPOSITION: NONE Dr. J. Brown made a motion to close the public hearings; seconded by N. Simon; P a g e | 3 • Planning Staff made a recommendation to approve re-plat request(s): R21-14. Motion made by N. Simon; seconded by Dr. J. Brown to accept Staff’s recommendation to approve re-plat request(s): R21-14. Voting Yes: N. Simon; Dr. J. Brown; F. Ramirez Voting No: None Motion Passed Motion made by N. Simon; seconded by Dr. J. Brown to accept Staff’s recommendation to approve preliminary plat: P21-01. Voting Yes: N. Simon; Dr. J. Brown; F. Ramirez Voting No: None Motion Passed Motion made by N. Simon; seconded by Dr. J. Brown to accept Staff’s recommendation to approve site plan: R21-01. Voting Yes: N. Simon; Dr. J. Brown; F. Ramirez Voting No: None Motion Passed VII. NEW BUSINESS - NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS A. STAFF REPORT • Public Meetings 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 6:00 p.m. Fernando Ramirez Pamela D. Langford Chairman Secretary to the Commission Minutes Approved: Staff Report: R21-17/Schuh Addition Page 1 of 6 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. R21-17 August 23, 2021, Regular Meeting Staff Report REPORT DATE: August 13, 2021 PROPERTY OWNER: Leonard & Delicia Hillman APPLICANT: -Same- SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Soutex Surveyors & Engineers PROPERTY LOCATION: 240 Schuh Place, Port Arthur, TX 77642 REQUEST TYPE: Approval of replat of Lots in the Schuh Addition NATURE OF REQUEST: The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for the following: Replat of: Lots 5 & 6, Schuh Addition New Tract Name(s): Tract 5-A, Schuh Addition Lot Dimensions: 120’ X 178’ (21,360 SF) Total Acreage: 0.4905-Acre of Land Current Zoning: “SF” Single Family Proposed Zoning: No Change Abutting Zoning: North/South/East/West: “SF” Single Family Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use: Low Density Residential (LDR) Purpose of replat: To combine two (2) Lots into one (1) Tract of Land for the reconstruction of a single-family dwelling (i.e., house). BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Twenty-one (21) notices were mailed to adjacent property owners within a 200 ft. Radius, as well as published in the Port Arthur Newspaper before the P&Z public hearing scheduled for August 23, 2021. 444 4th Street • 5th Floor – City Council • Port Arthur, TX 77640 • www.portarthurtx.gov Staff Report: R21-17/Schuh Addition Page 2 of 6 FISCAL IMPACT/BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: N/A RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed Replat which complies with Section 212.014 of the Texas Local Government Code and Appendix A, Section 10 of the Port Arthur Code of Ordinances. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1: Proposed Replat Attachment 2: Zoning Designation (Layout) Attachment 3: Aerial Photograph Attachment 4: Public Notice (Newspaper) Staff Report: R21-17/Schuh Addition Page 3 of 6 ATTACHMENT 1 Staff Report: R21-17/Schuh Addition Page 4 of 6 ATTACHMENT 2 Staff Report: R21-17/Schuh Addition Page 5 of 6 ATTACHMENT 3 Staff Report: R21-17/Schuh Addition Page 6 of 6 ATTACHMENT 4 Staff Report: R21-18/Hannah Estates Page 1 of 6 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. R21-18 August 23, 2021, Regular Meeting Staff Report REPORT DATE: August 13, 2021 PROPERTY OWNER: Adrian & Dwanda Jones APPLICANT: Adrian & Dwanda Jones/Camellia Homes SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Soutex Surveyors & Engineers PROPERTY LOCATION: south of 60th Street and west of Roosevelt Avenue, Port Arthur, TX 77640 REQUEST TYPE: Approval of replat of Lots in Hannah Estates NATURE OF REQUEST: The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for the following: Replat of: Lots 18 & 19, Block 1, Hannah Estates New Tract Name(s): Tract 18-A, Block 1, Hannah Estates Lot Dimensions: 120.5’ X 125’ (15,062.5 SF) Total Acreage: 0.3460-Acre of Land Current Zoning: “SF” Single Family Proposed Zoning: No Change Abutting Zoning: North/South/East/West: “SF” Single Family Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use: Low Density Residential (LDR) Purpose of replat: To combine two (2) Lots into one (1) Tract of Land for the reconstruction of a single-family dwelling (i.e., house). BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Twenty (20) notices were mailed to adjacent property owners within a 200 ft. Radius, as well as published in the Port Arthur Newspaper before the P&Z public hearing scheduled for August 23, 2021. 444 4th Street • 5th Floor – City Council • Port Arthur, TX 77640 • www.portarthurtx.gov Staff Report: R21-18/Hannah Estates Page 2 of 6 FISCAL IMPACT/BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: N/A RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed Replat which complies with Section 212.014 of the Texas Local Government Code and Appendix A, Section 10 of the Port Arthur Code of Ordinances. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1: Proposed Replat Attachment 2: Zoning Designation (Layout) Attachment 3: Aerial Photograph Attachment 4: Public Notice (Newspaper) Staff Report: R21-18/Hannah Estates Page 3 of 6 ATTACHMENT 1 Staff Report: R21-18/Hannah Estates Page 4 of 6 ATTACHMENT 2 Staff Report: R21-18/Hannah Estates Page 5 of 6 ATTACHMENT 3 Staff Report: R21-18/Hannah Estates Page 6 of 6 ATTACHMENT 4 Staff Report: R21-19/Palomar Addition (Un-recorded) Page 1 of 6 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. R21-19 August 23, 2021, Regular Meeting Staff Report REPORT DATE: August 13, 2021 PROPERTY OWNER: Henry & Kenosha Riles APPLICANT: Henry & Kenosha Riles/Camellia Homes SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Soutex Surveyors & Engineers PROPERTY LOCATION: 2336 58th Street REQUEST TYPE: Approval of replat of Land in the (Unrecorded) Palomar Addition NATURE OF REQUEST: The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for the following: Replat of: Part of the T.&N.O.RR. Co. Survey, Section No. 275, Abstract No. 316 New Tract Name(s): Riles Tract I, Palomar Addition Lot Dimensions: 130’ X 270’ (35,100 SF) Total Acreage: 0.8056 (Called 0.8057) Acre of Land Current Zoning: “SF” Single Family Proposed Zoning: No Change Abutting Zoning: North/South/East/West: “SF” Single Family Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use: Low Density Residential (LDR) Purpose of replat: To combine two (2) Lots into one (1) Tract of Land for the reconstruction of a single-family dwelling (i.e., house). BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Eight (8) notices were mailed to adjacent property owners within a 200 ft. Radius, as well as published in the Port Arthur Newspaper before the P&Z public hearing scheduled for August 23, 2021. 444 4th Street • 5th Floor – City Council • Port Arthur, TX 77640 • www.portarthurtx.gov Staff Report: R21-19/Palomar Addition (Un-recorded) Page 2 of 6 FISCAL IMPACT/BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: N/A RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed Replat which complies with Section 212.014 of the Texas Local Government Code and Appendix A, Section 10 of the Port Arthur Code of Ordinances. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1: Proposed Replat Attachment 2: Zoning Designation (Layout) Attachment 3: Aerial Photograph Attachment 4: Public Notice (Newspaper) Staff Report: R21-19/Palomar Addition (Un-recorded) Page 3 of 6 ATTACHMENT 1 Staff Report: R21-19/Palomar Addition (Un-recorded) Page 4 of 6 ATTACHMENT 2 Staff Report: R21-19/Palomar Addition (Un-recorded) Page 5 of 6 ATTACHMENT 3 Staff Report: R21-19/Palomar Addition (Un-recorded) Page 6 of 6 ATTACHMENT 4 Staff Report: R21-20/Orange Farms Sub’d Page 1 of 5 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. R21-20 August 23, 2021, Regular Meeting Staff Report REPORT DATE: August 13, 2021 PROPERTY OWNER: Clyde & Theresa Boudreaux APPLICANT: -Same- SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: Soutex Surveyors & Engineers PROPERTY LOCATION: 7962/7964 F.M. Highway 365 REQUEST TYPE: Approval of replat of part of Lots in the Orange Farms Subdivision NATURE OF REQUEST: The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for the following: Replat of: Part of Lots 4 & 5, Block 4, Orange Farms Subdivision New Tract Name(s): Tracts 4-A, 4-B & “A”, Block 4, Orange Farms Subdivision Lot Dimensions: Tract 4-A: 140’ x 190’ (26,600 SF) 0.6082-Acre of Land Tract 4-B: 124’ x 190’ (23,560 SF) 0.5398-Acre of Land Tract A: 60’ X 340’ (20,400 SF) 0.4679-Acre of Land Total Acreage: 1.1616-Acre of Land Current Zoning: City of Port Arthur ETJ Proposed Zoning: No Change Abutting Zoning: City of Port Arthur ETJ Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use: N/A Purpose of replat: To redefine property lines and create two (2) residential tracts of Land for existing single family dwellings, and an access Tract for both properties and residue land. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Ten (10) notices were mailed to adjacent property owners within a 200 ft. Radius, as well as published in the Port Arthur Newspaper before the P&Z public hearing scheduled for August 23, 2021. 444 4th Street • 5th Floor – City Council • Port Arthur, TX 77640 • www.portarthurtx.gov Staff Report: R21-20/Orange Farms Sub’d Page 2 of 5 In accordance with Texas Local Government Code, Section 212.004. Plat Required, the owner of a tract of land located within the limits or in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality who divides the tract in two or more parts to lay out a subdivision of the tract, including an addition to a municipality, to lay out suburban, building, or other lots, or to lay out streets, alleys, squares, parks, or other parts of the tract intended to be dedicated to public use or for the use of purchasers or owners of lots fronting on or adjacent to the streets, alleys, squares, parks, or ot her parts must have a plat of the subdivision prepared… (b) To be recorded, the plat must: (1) describe the subdivision by metes and bounds; (2) locate the subdivision with respect to a corner of the survey or tract or an original corner of the original survey of which it is a part; and (3) state the dimensions of the subdivision and of each street, alley, square, park, or other part of the tract intended to be dedicated to public use or for the use of purchasers or owners of lots fronting on or adjacent to the street, alley, square, park, or other part. (c) The owner or proprietor of the tract or the owner's or proprietor's agent must acknowledge the plat in the manner required for the acknowledgment of deeds. (d) The plat must be filed and recorded with the county clerk of the county in which the tract is located. (e) The plat is subject to the filing and recording provisions of Section 12.002, Property Code. FISCAL IMPACT/BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: N/A RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed Replat which complies with Section 212.004 of the Texas Local Government Code. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1: Proposed Replat Attachment 2: Aerial Photograph Attachment 3: Public Notice (Newspaper) Staff Report: R21-20/Orange Farms Sub’d Page 3 of 5 ATTACHMENT 1 Staff Report: R21-20/Orange Farms Sub’d Page 4 of 5 ATTACHMENT 2 Staff Report: R21-20/Orange Farms Sub’d Page 5 of 5 ATTACHMENT 3 Staff Report: Z21-07/Port Acres Sub’d Page 1 of 8 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. Z21-07 August 23, 2021, Regular Meeting Staff Report REPORT DATE: 08/14/2021 PROPERTY OWNER: Saint Christopher Council 3195 Building Corporation APPLICANT: -Same- PROPERTY LOCATION: 6621 West Port Arthur Road/2383 65th Street, and other adjoining properties REQUEST TYPE: Zoning Change requested for Land in the Port Acres Subdivision NATURE OF REQUEST: The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a zoning change for the following: Property Description: Lot 7, Tracts 2, 3 & 6, Block 2, Lots 9 & 10, Block 3, Port Acres Subdivision Total Acreage: Approximately 2.2923-Acres of Land Current Zoning: “LC” Light Commercial Proposed Zoning: Planned Development District – 41 (PD-41) Abutting Zoning: North/West: “LC” Light Commercial East: “I” Industrial South: “LC” Commercial/”SF” Single Family Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use: Retail (R)/ Commercial (C) Purpose for zoning change: To allow for the development of various retail/commercial businesses. BACKGROUND: An application was submitted on July 30, 2021, requesting a zoning change from “LC” Light Commercial to a Planned Development District for retail and/or commercial development. The applicant has a party interested in purchasing the land for the development of a heavy equipment/tool rental business that would serve various industries throughout the area. 444 4th Street • 5th Floor – City Council • Port Arthur, TX 77640 • www.portarthurtx.gov Staff Report: Z21-07/Port Acres Sub’d Page 2 of 8 ANALYSIS: Any person or corporation having a proprietary interest in any propert y may petition the city council for a change or amendment to the provisions of this ordinance. The planning and zoning commission may on its own motion or on request from the city council institute study and proposal for changes and amendments in the public interest. The planning and zoning commission shall hold a public hearing on any application for any amendment or change prior to 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 than 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 to the text of this ordinance not affecting 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: Public Access can be obtained from West Port Arthur Road. PUBLIC NOTICE: Eighteen (18) notices were mailed to adjacent property owners within a 200 ft. Radius and published in the Port Arthur Newspaper before the P&Z public hearing scheduled for August 23, 2021. FISCAL IMPACT/BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: N/A RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission consider the request for zoning change. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1: Survey/Aerial Attachment 2: Zoning Designation (Layout) Attachment 3: Draft PD-40 Attachment 3: Public Notice (Newspaper) Staff Report: Z21-07/Port Acres Sub’d Page 3 of 8 ATTACHMENT 1 Staff Report: Z21-07/Port Acres Sub’d Page 4 of 8 Staff Report: Z21-07/Port Acres Sub’d Page 5 of 8 ATTACHMENT 2 Staff Report: Z21-07/Port Acres Sub’d Page 6 of 8 ATTACHMENT 3 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - 41 SECTION 1: AREA That the zoning designation of the following described tract of land be and the same is hereby zoned “PD-41”, Planned Development-40 District under the provisions of Section 19: 2.2983 Acres of Land out of and part of Lot 7 (Tracts 2, 3 and 6), Block 2, and Lots 9 and 10, Block 3, Port Acres Addition, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. SECTION 2: PERMITTED USES Use regulations for the “PD-41”, Planned Development-41 District permits uses as prescribed in Sections 7 for: 1. All uses permitted in the “LC”, Light Commercial or “R” Retail District. 2. Shall also allow the following uses permitted in Commercial (C) or Heavy Commercial (HC) zoned districts: a. Building Material Sales (indoor) b. Cabinet Shop c. Commercial truck parking, storage or repair d. Maintenance and repair service for buildings e. Heavy Machinery and Tool Shop f. Wholesale Storage and Sales SECTION 3: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 1. The density, coverage, off-street parking, off-street loading, height, and yards shall comply with the standards established in the “LC” Light Commercial/”R” Retail District, for all Light Commercial/Retail uses and in the “HC” Heavy Commercial/“C” Commercial District for all special heavy commercial/commercial uses, otherwise authorized herein or on the Comprehensive Site Plan or development plan approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The height standards shall be in compliance with the Height Regulations for the “LC” Light Commercial/” R” Retail District. Noise standards shall be those established for Light Commercial/Retail districts. 2. No building, sign, structure or other structural improvement shall be erected nearer than twenty-five (25) feet to the right-of-way of West Port Arthur Road. 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, planting and general landscaping purposes between any building and the street right-of-way and to permit only the construction of essential driveways and walks crossing such strip. Staff Report: Z21-07/Port Acres Sub’d Page 7 of 8 3. Privacy screening will be required in accordance with applicable sections of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances. Staff Report: Z21-07/Port Acres Sub’d Page 8 of 8 ATTACHMENT 4