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Home My WebLink About05.14.09 ZBACity of Port Arthur Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals Public Hearing May 14, 2009 %=~ Planning Department = '",<~`<` - - - P. O. Box 1089 City of ~~, <,t `- !~~~~ ~ Port Arthur, Texas 77640 ~..~ ,',,!,°;;,,, ,,. (409) 983-8135 ~, ~- (409) 983-8137 fax ort rthur paplanning~a,portarthur. net ~ Te.ra.s CITY OF PORT ARTHUR PLANNING AND COMMUNITY cirv ~~f DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT "~~~~~1~1`~~~r P.O. BOX 1089 ~'~~ ort rthur Port Arthur, TX 77641-1089 409-983-8135 Fax 409-983-8137 Te.ra.` TO: City of Port Arthur Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) Members FROM: Colleen Russell, Director of Planning DATE: May 4, 2009 SUBJECT: May 14, 2009 -Zoning Board Meeting The Port Arthur Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 2009, in the City Council Chambers on the fifth floor of the City Hall. The May 14th agenda contains four applications. Please make every effort to attend so that we may have a quorum. If for some reason you cannot attend, please call me at 983-8135. Enclosure C: Colleen Russell, Director of Planning John Comeaux, Assistant City Manager -Operations Lawrence Baker, Director of Inspections & Code Enforcement Derrick Holland, Senior Engineering Technician Charles Shajari, Water Engineer Mark Mulliner, Fire Marshall AGENDA CITY OF PORT ARTHUR ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009 5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING 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 211.008-014, LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, AND SECTION 25 OF THE CITY CODE - THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009 AT 5:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5T" FLOOR, 444 FOURTH STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS. I. ROLL CALL II. MINUTES III. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN MOTION REQUIRED IV. B09-03 - L. BARNES -LOT 7, BLOCK 288, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, 2101 E. 12T" STREET. VARIANCE FOR: LOCATION CURRENT REQUIRED DEFICIENCY 2101 E. 12T" ST. 5'0 X 140 60 X 140 10 FT. SIDE (GALVESTON) V. B09-04 - B. KNIGHT -LOT 6, BLOCK 234, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, 1800 E. 10T" STREET. VARIANCE FOR: LOCATION CURRENT REQUIRED DEFICIENCY 1800 E. 10T" ST. 50 X 140 60 X 140 10 FT. SIDE (VICKSBURG) VI. 809-05 - H. ANDERSON -LOT 1, BLOCK 211, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, 1948 E. 8T" STREET, VARIANCE FOR: LOCATION CURRENT REQUIRED DEFICIENCY 1948 E. 8T" ST. 50 X 140 60 X 140 10 FT. SIDE (ORANGE AVE.) VII. B09-06 - M. ALEXANDER -LOT 1, BLOCK 56, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, 1348 10T" STREET, VARIANCE FOR: LOCATION CURRENT REQUIRED DEFICIENCY 1348 E. 8T" ST. 50 X 140 60 X 140 10 FT. SIDE (NASHVILLE AVE.) VIII. REPORT FROM DIRECTOR IX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS X. ADJOURNMENT COLLEEN RUSSELL, CRP DIRECTOR OF PLANNING DATE AND TIME POSTED, WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2009, AT NOON. MINUTES City of Port Arthur Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals Thursday, April 2, 2009 Regular Meeting CITY HALL - 5T" FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM Roll Call -Eddie Scaggs, Hoa "Homie" Dinh, Deral Segler, John Clayton were present to constitute the necessary quorum. Staff Members present: Planning Director Colleen Russell II. Minutes -July 17, 2008 -Regular Meeting John Clayton moved to accept the minutes of July 17, 2008 as presented; Mr. Segler seconded the motion: Vote -All Yeas -- motion passed. III. B09-01, B09-02 (Public Hearing on each followed by Motion required on each) A. B09-01 -Dorothy Scott -Lot 12, Block 497, Port Arthur Land Company, A-53400 (1415 Beaumont Avenue) Variance for 20-foot deficit in frontal yard setback and 10-foot deficit in rear setback - i.e. lot is currently 50 X 70 ft. instead of the required minimum width of 50X100 ft. Motion to approve was made by John Clayton; seconded by Deral Segler: Item approved unanimously. B. B09-02 -Rauch Ministries -Lot 12, Block 171, Port Arthur Land Company, A-053400 (2649 Procter Street) -Variance for 5-foot deficit in lot width - i.e. lot is 50 feet wide instead of the required 55-foot lot width. Motion to approve was made by John Clayton; seconded by Eddie Scaggs: Item approved unanimously. lV. Report from Director Ms. Russell explained some of the requirements of the new commissioner positions. She added, the next meeting will consist of the appointment of a chairman for the Zoning Board. V. Meeting Adjourned Minutes Approved: Colleen Russell Secretary to the Commission INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FROM: COLLEEN RUSSELL, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING suBJECT: VARIANCES FOR SINGLE FAMILY RECONSTRUCTION (B09-03) DATE: 04/30/09 BACKGROUND: The Board of Adjustment is being asked to consider a variance for the following lot(s)/tract(s) in the City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. VARIANCES WILL BE ON THE FOLLOWING LOT: LOCATION CURRENT REQUIRED DEFICIENCY 2101 E. 12T'{ STREET 50 x 140 60 x 140 1O FT. SIDE (GALVESTON~ This site is located north of 12`" Street and east of Galveston Avenue. It is also known as Lot 7, Block 288, A-053400 from the Port Arthur Land Company, Port Arthur, Tai 77640- 5677. The zoning is " 2F" Two-Family houeing or duplex. Notices were sent out in compliance with the Texas Local Government Code Section 211 as well as the publication being done on Apri127`", for the May 14`" meeting more than 15 days prior to the public hearing Applicant-Linda Barnes (on behalf of Parente) Owner- lY/ilmer and Ruth Brasreaux RECOMMENDATION: Staff has no objections to this request due to the hardship of the couple not being able to afford more land, yet wishing to have the same number of bedrooms as before inline with City Codes. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms are to be built to Code that is an expansion of previous house. The adjacent property owners do not desire to sell and this is a corner lot. Un-utilized space with old sheds and a garage will be used to the fill. The lot coverage is about 20% less the 40 maximum. BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: None 1 STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None SUMMARY: The Zoning Board of Adjustment is requested to reduce the 5 foot set back on the Galveston side. The City requests no fencing, shrubbery or trees to cause visibility problems. Hedges shall be 2 feet or less. Other lots with similar situations will not meet the Code due to insufficient side setbacks and will not conform to the Subdivision/ Zoning Ordinances. Nevertheless, a legal request is being made prior to the redevelopment of the lot with a four bedroom, two bathroom house. 2 ~~ ~J ~~ ~ ~ ~ I I U ORANGE AVE. r,, ~.,., -, ~.~ LVESTON AVE. _._. _~ ~_~_~ ti~ .. RICHMOND AVE. `..r _ --- 3 ~` __ _ __ '~ _ _ _ _. N w W ~ ~ r _. -.-_~. T ~ 7 / ~..'':, , ^ m~. 1 r - _-- _ _ ... ......_. D ~: __ ._ , _; _ _ The Reconstruction at Galveston Avenue and Twelfth Street North side street- variance request I The intersection 12`° /Galveston-mature trees ~ Not much frontage setback from ROW ~ House to be rebuilt > 51 % damage/repairs ~ INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FxoM: COLLEEN RUSSELL, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING susJECT: VARIANCES FOR REDEVELOPMENT- SINGLE FAMILY (B09-04) DATE: 04/30/09 BACKGROUND: The Board of Adjustment is being asked to consider a variance for the following lot(s)/tract(s) in the City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. VARIANCES WILL BE ON THE FOLLOWING LOT: l.(~C;ATI(~N CURRENT RF.(~UIItED DI;I~ICIh:NCY 1800 E lOT" SI'xr.>/1' SO x 140 GO x 140 10. SIDE (VICKSBUxG) This site is located south of 10``' Street and east of Vicksburg Avenue. It is also known as Lot 6, Block 234, A-053400 from the Port Arthur Land Company, Port Arthur, T~ 77640- 5563. The zoning is " 2F" Two-Family housing or duplex. Notices were sent out in compliance with the Texas Local Government Code Section 211 as well as the publication being done on Apri127`'', for the May 14`x' meeting more than 15 days prior to the public hearing. Applicant -Brenda Knight (on behalf of Parents) Ozvner-Norris Knight, Sr. RECOMMENDATION: Staff has no objections to this request due to the hardship of the family not being able to afford more land, yet desiring to have the same number of bedrooms as before inline with City Codes. The adjacent property owners do not desire to sell and this is a corner lot. The properties westbound are zoned "LC" (Light Commercial) hence, higher priced lots towards Gilliam Circle. BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: None STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None 1 SUMMARY: The Zoning Board of ~dju.rt~nent is requested to reduce the 5 foot set back on the Vicksburg side. The Ciry requests no fencing, shrubbery or trees to cause visibility problems. Hedge shall be 2 feet or less. Other lots with similar situations will not meet the Code with insufficient side setbacks and will not conform to the Subdivision/ Zoning Ordinances. i uu uu u NEW ORLEANS AVE. ~__._. F ~~. ~~~ ~.~- ~~ r~~ __ .. r ~~ ~, ___ LAKE CHARLES AVE. N~ ,., ~~ _- a ~~ .~ r' '~~ The Reconstruction at Vicksburg Avenue and Tenth Street ;~~.~ ~ w ;~ .a.r ~'" ~~a; 1800E 10` Street showing need for ADA Intersection of Vicksburg Avenue and outside as well as inside 10th ,~ ~, ~ ; ~,~~ „, ,:~ z . ~;,, t, .~ ~~ North by Vicksburg for variance setbacks More unutilized housing space hence > house request INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FxoNI: COLLEEN RUSSELL, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING susJECT: VARIANCES FOR SINGLE FAMILY RECONSTRUCTION (B09-05) DATE: 04/30/09 BACKGROUND: The Board of Adjustment is being asked to consider a variance for the following lot(s)/tract(s) in the City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. VARIANCES WILL BE ON THE FOLLOWING LOT: LOCATION CURRENT REOUIRLD DEFICIENCY 1948 E. 8T" STREET 50 X 140 60 X 140 10 FT. SIDE ORANGE AVENUE This site is located west of Orange Avenue and south of 8``' Street. It is also known as Lot 1, Block 211, A-053400 from the Port Arthur Land Company, Port Arthur, TZ 77640-6169. The zoning is " 2F" Tivo-Family housing or duplex. Notices were sent out in compliance with the Texas Local Government Code Section 211 as well as the publication being done on April 27`h, for the May 14`x' meeting more than 15 days prior to the public hearing. Applicant -Michael Osborne (hy Pozver--of-Attorney) Ozvner -Herman Anderson, Jr. RECOMMENDATION: Staff has no objections to this request due to the hardship of the family not being able to afford more land, yet desiring to have the same number of bedrooms as before inline with City Codes. The house is composed of 3 bedroom and 2 bathrooms. The properties located westbound are zoned "LC" (Light Commercial) hence, higher priced lots. BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: None STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None 1 SUMMARY: The Zoning Board of Adjustment is requested to reduce the 5 foot set back on the Orange Avenue side. The City requests no fencing, shrubbery or trees to cause visibility problems. Hedges shall be 2 feet of less. Other lots with similar situations will not meet the Code with insufficient side setbacks and will not conform to the Subdivision/ Zoning Ordinances. Nevertheless, a legal request is being made prior to the redevelopment of the lot with a three bedroom, two bathroom house. 2 9th St. 2~9 22s f ~r .~ ~ 1 f 161 12 7' I~ > 7 Q cn oc Q ~ ~ ~ w ~ ~ 2~i15 ~! '-~ ~ ~ 8th St. Q 2~~ z i ~ 6 I2 ~7 i 7th St. ,. i 6' 264 z a~~ ~Z~j The Reconstruction at Orange Avenue and Eighth Street 1948E 8`° Street I The corner lot like others are not very big . ~. „. .ter. ,., * ~a~;; ~~Y~.~~ ~g - .~ ~~ ~~1 S•'•':' ~,~~_ S . At r 1 f•~~'"~ 444 ~ hN r $SY a e~` ~'' ... .. t ..,. .. M y_ ..... er h n •'h . r ^. + _ .r 1t cn:. y -; .wry ~ " It ,. ~ '.. ~.,.~~aS~ ~ Frontage is all ready legally non-conforming ~ Variance request by Orange Avenue ~ ~~~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~ ~ r A ~~,, n Ti a~"'iE7k ...~: F k ~u ~ e ~~~f,. P"^A ~~Y~_4. 5... K a. \ dad+~ INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FROM: COLLEEN RUSSELL, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING susJECT: VARIANCES FOR HOUSE RECONSTRUCTION (B09-O6) DATE: 04/30/09 BACKGROUND: The Board of Adjustment is being asked to consider a variance for the following lot(s)/tract(s) in the City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. VARIANCES WILL BE ON THE FOLLOWING LOT: LOCATION CURRENT REQUIRED DEFICIENCY 1348 E lOT" STREET 50 x 140 60 x 140 10 FT. SIDE (NASHVILLE AVENUE This site is located west of Nashville Avenue and south of 10`" Street by (Gillham Circle). It is also known as Lot 1, Block 56, A-053400 from the Port Arthur Land Company, Port Arthur, T~ 77640-5461. The zoning is " 2F" Tivo-Family housing or duplex. Notices were sent out in compliance with the Texas Local Government Code Section 211 as well as the publication being done on April 27`", for the May 14`" meeting more than 15 days prior to the public hearing. Applicant -Mary Alexander Owner -Mary Alexander RECOMMENDATION: Staff has no objections to this request due to the hardship of the family not being able to afford more land, yet desiring to have the same number of bedrooms as before inline with City Codes. The adjacent property owners do not desire to sell. The properties westbound are zoned "LC" (Light Commercial) hence, higher priced lots. BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: None STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None 1 SUMMARY: The Zoning Board of Adjnctment is requested to reduce the 5 foot set back on the Nashville side. The City requests no fencing, shrubbery or trees to cause visibility problems. Hedges shall be 2 feet of less. Other lots with similar situations will not meet the Code with insufficient side setbacks and will not conform to the Subdivision/ Zoning Ordinances. T 1 f `~ ~ ~.1 i_}`~ -- I ~ I I 9 " I ~ 1 9 v j ~ ~ --- ~ -- , ,-~, ! i i ~ ~ i I STILWELL BLVD. ~ ~ o ``'-'' _s~r c ~ ~, -~-. fyA,_? AA~~ ~• `I ~~ ~~, \ ~~ ~~ - _ _ T~ CHARLESTON AVE. The Reconstruction at Nashville Avenue and Tenth Street ~i~* .t > q ~.~ ~ A- t i~ ` ~,, ~~c~~_ ~ ~: 1 ~` ~~ ~~ ~ 4 ! ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ k~ti ~ ~ ",,~ ~.. __ ,, North facing of 1348 10`° Street Side of Nashville Avenue-variance reauest ~. ~ ~-- -- ~ ~'~~„ ~~ ~ i Frontage is legally non-conforming < Side setback presently < or equal to 5 20 ft setback feet