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Home My WebLink About08.17.09 P&Z MEETINGCity of Port Arthur Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting August 1"7, 2009 Planning Department P. O. Box 1089 Port Arthur, Texas ?7640 (409) 983-8135 (409) 983-8137 fax paplanning~r~portarthur. net ~'iCe Copy AGENDA CITY OF PORT ARTHUR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2009 5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING CITY HALL - 5TH 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 211.007, 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, AUGUST 17, 2009 AT 5:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5TH FLOOR, 444 FOURTH STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS. ROLL CALL PUBLIC HEARING II. R09-24 -REPEAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR -TRACT 1-A, 0.8032 ACRE OF LAND, REPEAT OF LOTS 1 - 5, BLOCK 466, 248 E. 18TH STREET, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS LOCATED: (WEST OF DALLAS AVE SOUTH OF NEDERLAND AVE) III. P08-05 -EXTENSION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL -TALLOW WOODS SECTION THREE, 10.687 (CALLED 10.714) ACRES OF LAND, REPEAT OF ALL OF RESERVE TRACT "C", 2~H REPEAT OF TALLOW WOODS SECTION ONE, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS LOCATED: SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 73 AND WEST OF HWY 347 (TWIN CITY HIGHWAY) PJ. P08-08 -EXTENSION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL -ANGEL TRACE PHASE I, 37.588 ACRES OF LAND, PART OF THE T. & N.O.R.R. SURVEY N0.275, ABSTRACT NO. 316, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS LOCATED: 58TH STREET AND RAY AVENUE (WEST SECTOR) V. Z09-03-PD-NS #2b-ZONING (PARTS OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, 5 AND ALL OF LOT 4. WHITTINGTON PLACE N0.2 ADDITION AND JOSEPH GRIGSBY LEAGUE. A-27, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY)-4400 ATLANTIC ROAD -WEST AKA HIGHWAY 366 AND NORTH OF 39~ STREET REGULAR MEETING VI. R09-24 -REPEAT APPROVAL REQUESTED -MOTION REQUIRED VII. Z09-03-PD-NS #26-MOTION REQUIRED VIII. P08-05 AND P08-08 -EXTENSION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT -MOTION REQUIRED IX. MINUTES -August 3, 2009 X. REPORT FROM DIRECTOR XI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT COLLEEN RUSSELL, CRP DIRECTOR OF PLANNING- DATE AND TIME POSTED: WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FROM: COLLEEN RUSSELL, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING susJEC~r: R09-24 -REPEAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR - TRACT 1-A, 0.8032 ACRE OF LAND, REPEAT OF LOTS 1 - 5, BLOCK 466, PALCO (248 E. 18TH STREET), CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS DATE: 08/O7/O9 BACKGROUND: The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request to create a 0.8032 acre tract consisting of Lots 1 - 5, Block 466, to produce one tract to become Tract 1-A, Block 466, from Lots 1-5, Block 466, of the Port Arthur Land Company subdivision, Jefferson County, Texas. The property is located south of 18th Street and west of Dallas Avenue. The zoning is "HC" for heavy commercial us; it is recommended that property owner/ or contractor prior to construction to contact the dispatch at 409.983.8550 for locations of water & sewer. Notices were sent out in compliance with the Texas Local Government Code Section 212. Applicantlagent - Soutex Surveyors, Inc. Owner -Mount Calvary Baptist Church RECOMMENDATION: The planning staff has no objections to the approval of this replat. It meets all the city's requirements and will allow for a church with comparable parking requirements as set forth in the City Codes and Ordinance BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: None STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None SUMMARY: Planning staff recommends approval of this replat so site may acquire a building permit 1 R09-24 for 248 East Dallas Avenue -_.. ~.~ ~` .,~ By Dallas and 18`° Street-times of I The lot shows parking similar set by service church east side with about 15 snots Site near railroad could have traffic waiting at times INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FxoM: COLLEEN RUSSELL ,DIRECTOR OF PLANNING susJECr: P08-OS (PRELIMINARY TALLOW WOODS SECTION 3) CREATING LOTS ON ABOUT 10.687 ACERES THE OTHER .037 ACRES ARE FOR ROW (RIGHT -OF -WAY) .THE SITE IS BY TALLOW WOODS DRNE AND 39~I STREET, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY DATE: 08/10/09 BACKGROUND: The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider an extension of 6 months as per ordinance due to the developer seeking the opportune time to continue the subdivision as well as additional investment sponsorship. These talks are in process and will give the developer time to prepare a final plat with housing components that are feasible for this property and period (See letter attached) Applicant- Soutex Owner- Lar Properties Incorporated RECOMMENDATION: Staff has no objections to this request considering the economy and the fact that the owner is in talks to continue Phase III of the Tallow Woods BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: None STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None SUMMARY: The extension may be granted in line with Section 98 Subdivision -Article III, Division 2, Section 98-182 subparagraph c) of the City Code that allows for an extension not to exceed a year. 1 SoUr~x suRVEYO~s, nvc. 3737 Doctors Drive • Port Arthur, TX 77642 (409) 983-2004 (409) 983-2005 Fau August 3, 2009 City of Port Arthur P.O. Box 1089 Port Arthur, Texas 77641 Attn: Coleen Russell -Planning & Zoning Director Ref: Tallowood Sec. III Preliminary Plat Mrs. Russell: We request a time extension of 6 months for the preliminary plat approval. The 6 months extension is requested to begin with the approval by the Commission. The owner Mr. Rebescher is seeking abuilder/developer to purchase the property. Your favorable response will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, i Stan G. Newsome, Jr. P.E. PLANNING AU6 5 ~ RECEIVED P08-05 The Tallow Wood by 39th and Tallow Wood Drive ~~ ~ ~.~ - F' !'~_. m__=.a _. ~'~3"'~ ~ ~~ '~ The sign to the entrance of the subdivision I The remaining land to the east off 39t" Street North by towards Highway 73 (H.O. I South facing entrance -right of-way Mills) Landscaping on the exterior shown complete 4y`r ?,~ INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FxoM: COLLEEN RUSSELL, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING susiEC'r: P08-08 (PRELIMINARY ANGEL TRACE PHASE I) CREATING LESS THAN 110 LOTS ON 37.588 ACRES OUT OF THE T & N.O.R.R. SURVEY N0.275, A-316 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY LOCATED AT 58 TH STREET AND RAY AVENUE(WEST SECTOR OF INTERSECTION ) DATE: 08/10/09 BACKGROUND: The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider an extension of 6 months as per ordinance due to the developer seeking the more time to complete the infrastnzcture. Typically once these are accepted the final plat is submitted to be filed with the County. However, the infrastructure will be bonded and the final plat will be submitted so the developer may be vested with all the present zoning and platting codes (See Request-attached) Applicant- Soutex Owner- Bill Fisher RECOMMENDATION: Staff has no objections to this request considering the economy and the fact that the owner is willing to do a performance bond as per ordinance and continue developing the site BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: A Performance Bond when prepared will be submitted to the City Manager for acceptance and then on to Council for approval. This will ensure that the necessary infrastructure such as: sidewalks, traffic lights, roads and any in complete drainage or water systems will be completed if not by the developer by the City. STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None SUMMARY: The extension may be granted in line with Section 98 Subdivision Article III, Division 2, Section 98-182 subparagraph c) of the City Code that allows for an extension not to exceed a year. This is for Phase I of Angel Trace all other phases will be finaled as submitted and approved 2 otrrEx suRVE~o ,mac. 3737 Doctors Drive • Port Arthur, TX 77642 (409) 983-2004 (409) 983-2005 Fax August 3, 2009 City of Port Arthur P.u. Box 1089 Port Arthur, Texas 77641 Attn: Coleen Russell -Planning & Zoning Director Ref: Angel Trace Ph. 1 Preliminary Plat Mrs. Russell: We request a time extension of 6 months for the preliminary plat approval. The 6 months extension is requested to begin with the approval by the Commission. We are well under way in the construction phase but have yet reached the point of submitting improvements to the City. Your favorable response will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, St y G. Newsome, Jr. P.E. PLANNING ~~;~~ ` ~1UG ~ RECE-vED P08-08 Angel Trace Ray Avenue and 58t" Street '~ ~., ~ '~~ .<~ ~t a1~ - .a I Along Rav Avenue by 58°' Street I The drainage area at the intersection I Parts of the drainage basin adjacent site ~ County Park to the North in Port Acres Angel Trace Ray Avenue and 58th Street z ~i~ z ~~°~ ~ F ~¢~~' rr .Many roads are narrow and not paved as thought from looking at the map So accesses and infrastructure has to be to codes and match capacity as the INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FROM: COLLEEN RUSSELL ,DIRECTOR OF PLANNING susJECr: z09-03-PD-NS #26 (PARTS OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, 5 AND ALL LOT 4, WHITTINGTON PLACE NO. 2 ADDITION AND JOSEPH GRIGSBY LEAGUE, A-27, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR JEFFERSON COUNTY ) DATE: 08/ 12/09 BACKGROUND: The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider rezoning of the existing property such that this property may be changed from "SF" (single -family) to PD-NS (planned development for neighborhood services -excluding educational /institutional, amusement, temporary-permit, transportation related, commercial type, special industrial and agricultural uses) in accordance with the schedule of uses in the Zoning Ordinance. The acreage is approximately 3.400 acres and the property is located (north of 39`''Street and east of Highway 366 (Atlantic Road). The proposed zoning PD- NS (planned development for neighborhood services) is to accommodate a bed and breakfast inn with minimal "NS" uses so as not to infringe on the residential setting of the subdivision. Notices were sent out in compliance with the Texas Local Government Code Section 211 and 212 as well as the publication was done more than 15 days prior to the public hearing. However, this meeting the continued case was mentioned for August 17, 2009 so no new notices went out. Please note listed uses requested over page, the various departments are aware of these uses to be performed on the property at 4400 Atlantic Road Applicant- Rebecca Bellard Owner- Rebecca Bellard RECOMMENDATION: Staff has no objections to this request but the Fire Department and Building Inspections require proper fire equipment installed prior to an occupancy permit. Public facilities and existing utilities shall match occupancy capacity for compliance operations. Off-street parking shall be sufficient for all activities. This is estimated about 45 spots as to ordinance with the TAS (Texas Accessibility Standards) in enforced to allow handicap parking BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: None i STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None SUMMARY: The zoning should be reviewed and considered for approval noting these uses THE FOLLOWING USES WILL BE ALLOWED: WEDDING RECEPTIONS AND SIMILAR PARTIES, LUNCHEONS, CHARITABLE EVENTS AND GROUP FUNCTIONS. IN ADDITION, TO CORPORATE RECEPTIONS, DINNERS AND SPECIAL EVENT CELEBRATIONS. THE SCOPE OF THESE EVENTS SHALL BE IN LINE WITH PARKING AS ONLY OFF-STREET PARKING WILL BE ALLOWED. LANDSCAPING, AND THE AESTHETIC NATURE OF THE FACILITY SHALL BE MAINTIANED INLINE WITH SURROUNDING ESTATE PROPERTIES, SUCH THAT THE COMMERCIAL NATURE OF THE PROPERTY DOESNOT COMPROMISE THE RESIDENTIAL SETTING. A FOOD AND BEVERAGE LICENSE IS THE ONLY APPLICABLE TABC OPTION THAT MAY APPLY 2 Return to Beau R eve (Z09-03 PD NS #26)