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Home My WebLink About08.21.23_Meeting PacketPLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting August 21, 2023 Location & Time City of Port Arthur — City Hall 5t" Floor Council Chambers 444 4t" Street Port Arthur, TX 77640 Planning & Zoning Commissioners Dr. Johnny E. Brown, Commissioner (Co -Chairman) Dr. Rosalind Queen a Commissioner Zulema Escobedo, Commissioner Norris Simon, Jr., Commissioner (Chairman) Dwight Wagner, Commissioner Planning Staff Pamela D. Langford, Dir. of Planning & Development Services Larry Badon, Planning & Development Services Manager Aries Milo, Planning & Development Services Sr. Planner PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CitY of MEETING AGENDA orr rthur� ;: Texas August 21, 2023 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 212 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE THAT THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2023, AT 5:30 P.M. CST. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD IN -PERSON IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL BUILDING, LOCATED AT 444 4T" STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS. I. Chairperson's Opening Remarks II. Call to Order III. Roll Call IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. August 7, 2023 V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. NONE VI. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION) A. R23-15 — REPLAT REQUESTED FOR-1.671 ACRES OF LAND, PART OF LOT 8, BLOCK 14, PORT ACRES, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY /S LOCATED AT 6255 JADE AVENUE I JCAD PARCEL #86285 & #86287) THE PURPOSE OF THIS REPLAT IS TO COMBINE PARTS OF 2 TRACTS, WITHIN 2 DEEDS, INTO ONE NEW TRACT TO SELL. VII. NEW BUSINESS - NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS A. STAFF REPORT B. ADJOURNMENT Next Scheduled Meeting Date: September 18, 2023 DATED THIS THE DAY OF 2023 CERTIFICATION: Aries R. Milo, Planning & Development Services Senior Planner 1, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Port Arthur, Texas is a True and Correct Copy of said notice and that said notice was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall/Municipal Building on the day of . 2023 at/or before a.m./p.m. as required by law in accordance with Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code. Division of Planning Date Notice Removed MEETING MINUTES CITY OF PORT ARTHUR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MONDAY, August 7, 2023 CALL TO ORDER The Planning and Zoning Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 5:31 p.m., in person in the City Council Chambers of the City Hall Building, located at 444 41h Street, Port Arthur, Texas 77640. II. Chairperson's Opening Remarks III. ROLL CALL The following members were present: The followings staff were present: Norris Simon Welcome. COMMISSIONERS X Norris Simon (Chairman) X Dr. Johnny Brown (Co- Chairman) X Dr. Rosalind Queen Zulema Escobedo X Dwight Wagner STAFF Pamela Langford, Asst. City Manager Operations/ Director of planning & Development Services _)L Larry Bacon, Planning & Development Services Manager X Aries Milo, Senior Planner ist IV. APPROVAL OF . Commissioners approved minutes. MINUTES . Commissioner Norris Simon makes motion, Commissioner Dr. Rosalind Queen moved, Commissioner Dwight Wagner 2nd • All are in favor. V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Public hearing(s)- Items for individual consideration None. VI. NEW BUSINESS Public Heanng(s)- Items for Individual Consideration A. R23-14 REPLAT REQUESTED FOR— .404 ACRES OF LAND, REPLAT OF LOT 7 AND LOT 8, BLOCK 9 OF SHORTLINE TERRACE, A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 2280 FREDRICH STREET I JCAD PARCEL #101633 & 101634) THE PURPOSE OF THIS REPLAT IS TO COMBINE 2 LOTS INTO ONE TRACT. Additional Comments: • Nancy Curry 5315 North Twin City Highway Introduction of Request: X Norris Simon _Dr. Johnny Brown Dr. Rosalind Queen Zulema Escobedo _Dwight Wagner Overview of Request: _Pamela Langford, _Larry Bacon, X Aries Milo The Commission opened the meeting to discuss the proposed request: (See Section "A") Speaking in favor: NONE. Speaking in opposition: NONE. (Representative of Provenance Church of Southeast Texas) Citizen request additional information on property in question. The citizen mistaken the property as property that was given to the church. After providing proof pf ownership by deed and Jefferson County Appraisal District, we can confirm that the property does indeed belong to Mr. Tom Gillam III. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARIN( MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARINGS SECOND X Norris Simon _Dr. Johnny Brown Dr. Rosalind Queen Zulema Escobedo Dwight Wagner _Norris Simon _Dr. Johnny Brown X Dr. Rosalind Queen Zulema Escobedo ht Wagnei A motion is made by Norris Simon to APPROVE R23-14 Moved by Dr. Rosalind Queen 2"d b Dwi ht Wa ner ALL IN FAVOR ALL OPPOSE Norris Simon X Dr. Johnny Brown X Dr. Rosalind Queen X Zulema Escobedo ABSENT ABSENT Dwight Wagner X MOTION PASSED A. Staff report B. Adjournment Norris Simon Chairman VII. NEW BUSINESS I NON-PUBLIC HEARINGS Next meeting will be held August 21, 2023 at 5:30 P.M. A motion for adjournment made by Commissioner Norris Simon, moved by Commissioner Dr. Johnny Brown, second by Commissioner Dr. Rosalind Queen and carries unanimously, the Planning and Zoning Commission Adjourned its meeting. ALL ARE IN FAVOR. Pamela D. Langford Secretary to the Commission PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION City of CASE NO. R23-15 August 21, 2023, Regular Meeting err Staff Report Texas 444 4th Street • 51h Floor - City Council • Port Arthur, TX 77640 • www.portarthurtx.gov REPORT DATE: August 15, 2023 PROPERTY OWNER: Javier Tejada APPLICANT: SAME SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: SouTex Surveyors PROPERTY LOCATION: Property is located at 6255 Jade Avenue I JCAD PARCEL #86285 & #86287 REQUESTTYPE: Approval of a replat in Port Acres. NATURE OF REQUEST: The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for the following: Replatof.• Part of Lot 8, Block 14, Port Acres, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas New Tract Name(s): TRACT 8-B, Part of Lot 8, Block 14, Port Acres, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas Lot Dimensions: 177.00' X 410.00'= 72,570 Sq. Ft. Total Acreage: 1.671 Acres of Land Current Zoning: Low Density Residential "LDR" Proposed Zoning: None. Abutting Zoning: North/East/South/West: Low Density Residential "LDR" Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use: Low Density Residential "LDR" Purpose of replat: The purpose of this replat is to combine parts of two tracts, within two deeds, in to one new tract to sell. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Staff Report: R23-15 I Port Acres Page 1 of 8 An application for a replat was submitted to the office of Planning & Zoning on July 20, 2023. The purpose of this replat is to combine parts of two tracts, within two deeds, in to one new tract to sell. In accordance with Chapter 98, Article III, Section 98-153, the Commission shall render a decision within 30 days of receipt of the plat from the director of Planning, together with a recommendation and in compliance with the applicable requirements of V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, Sections 212.014 thru 212.016. Such decision shall consist of approval or denial. PUBLIC NOTICE: On Friday, July 28, 2023, fifteen (15) notices were mailed to adjacent property owners within a 200 ft. Radius and published in the Port Arthur Newspaper a minimum of fifteen (15) days before the P & Z public hearing scheduled for August 21, 2023 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 2.03 (B) of the City of Port Arthur Zoning Ordinance. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1: Application Attachment 2: Public Notice (Property Owners) Attachment 3: Proposed Replat Attachment 4: Zoning Designation (Layout) Attachment 5: Aerial Photograph Attachment 6: Public Notice (Newspaper) ATTACHMENT 1 Staff Report: R23-15 I Port Acres Page 2 of 8 Planning Or Zoning Dlvl�ian { ,cL 1 Phous: 409-988-8198 `J '. Fa:i409-968.6189 �,� r, rrA.r PLAT APPLICATION City QI Part Arthur SM 4th St. P.O. Box 1089 Part Arthur, TX 7/6W-1089 APPLICATIO TYPE Preliminary Plat Final Plat �_►leplat _1 Amending $125.00 $12S.00 $125.00 Plat/Minor Plat $125.00 PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Property Owner Name Phone Javier Tejada Company; if applicable Email Address City State Zip Code CONSULTANT/ENGINEER INFORMATION Name Title & Company/Firm Name Anthony M Leger Vloe-President SOUTEX Surveyors B Engineers Phone Number Agent Email 409-983-2004 anthony@soutex.net ! stacey@soutex.net Address city Stale Zip Code 3737 Doctors Drive Port Arthur Texas 77642 DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION Description of Request Acres Number of lots Replat into 1 Tract to sell 1.671 Acres 1 Is the property platted? Legal Description (include lot, bloc zYq k, subdivision name or current metes and bounds description) ❑Na Pert of Lot 8, Blk. 14, Port Acres, COPA, JC, TX M"ting Zoning a Land Use Proposed Zoning t7 Land Use; if applicable LDR LDR Address 6255 Jade Avenue City State Port Arthur TX Zip Code 77642 Staff Report: R23-15 1 Port Acres Page 3 of 8 ATTACHMENT 2 cnrj � n T. ma NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY OF PORT ARTHUR Notice is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 212 of the Texas Local Government Code That The Planning And Zoning Commission Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Hold A Public Hearing On Monday, August 21, 2023, At 5:30 P.M. CST. The Meeting Will Be Held In -Person In The City Council Chambers Of The City Hall Building, Located At 444 4" Street, Port Arthur, Texas. R23-15 — REPLAT REQUESTED FOR— 1.671 ACRES OF LAND, PART OF LOT 8, BLOCK 14, PORT ACRES, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY fS LOCATED AT 6255 JADE AVENUE I JCA❑ PARCEL #86285 d #86267) THE PURPOSE OF THIS REPLAT 15 TO CONI81NE PARTS OFF 2 TRACTS, WtTH1N 2 DEEDS, INTO ONE NEW TRACT TO SELL. A precise drawing and description of this property will be presented at the public hearing and can be examined in the Planning & Zoning Division, Development Services Building, 300 4T" Street Port Arthur, Texas 77640. SPECIAL NOTICE WILL BE MAILED TO PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 200' OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES. IF YOU CAN NOT ATTEND THE MEETING, YOU MAY SEND A LETTER, COMMENTS, OR CONCERNS TO THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BEFORE THE AUGUST 21, 2023 MEETING DATE - CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, P.O. BOX 1089, PORT ARTHUR. TEXAS 77641-1089 OR BE PREPARED TO SPEAK BEFORE TO THE CLOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING AUGUST 21, 2023. LETTERS OF PROTEST (OPPOSITION) MAY BE SENT BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS: MAILED: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, ATTN: PLANNING DIVISION, P.Q. BOX 1089, PORT ARTHUR, TX 776414089 FAXED: (409) 983-8137 EMAILED: PAMELA.LANGFORD(d-PORTARTHURTX.GOV (OR) LARRY.BADONftPORTARTHURTX.GOV (OR) AR IES. MI LO&PORTARTHi1RTX.GOV PLEASE REVIEW THE CONTENT ON BACK Staff Report: R23-15 I Port Acres Page 4 of 8 ATTACHMENT 3 j I V% I �I Ila m sa�yr-s• orr '� � pq � rsi .ram v • wm.• s as � �yyy ------------- cam STREET — — — f j ipE� �j Oa iI [' {1.r '414 41��i�''ilr; ,q �[ 3! 11;1r a a;}�� "P�ai `ley;�tffit jilg!! ¢' vt 0-1 t F Y• X7 Q m �7 fr-3 arA'I��i x CO OWJJC SP �eY 9 1P lux Staff Report: R23-1S I Port Acres Page 5 of 8 ATTACHMENT 4 Staff Report: R23-15 1 Port Acres Page 6 of 8 7i 1 10 ,1. IkIl � ' fr" ATTACHMENT 6 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY OF PORT ARTHUR Notice iS hereby given in accordance with Chapter 212 of the Texas Local Goveniment Code That The Planning And Zoning Commission Of The City Of Part Arthur Will Hold A Publlc Hearing On MONDAY. AUGUST 7, 2023 5:30 P.M. CST, The Meeting Will Be Held In -Person In The City Council Chambers Of The City Hall Building. Located At 444 4th Street. Part Arthur. Texas. R23-14 -- REPLAT REQUESTED FOR— 404 ACRES OF LAND. REPLAT OF LOT 7 AND LOT , BLOCK 9 OF SHORTLINE TERRACE, A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, EFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT2280 FREDRICH STREET} JCA PARCEL. #101633 & 101634) THE PURPOSE OF THIS REPLAT IS TO COMBINE 2 LOTS INTO ONE TRACT. A precise drawing and description of this property will be presented at the public hearing and can be examined in the Planning 8 Zoning Diwsion, Devetopment Services Building. 300 4TH Strut Port Arthur, Texas 77640. SPECIAL NOTICE WILL. BE MAILED TO PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 200' OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES. IF YOU CAN NOT ATTEND THE MEETING, YOU MAY SEND A LETTER, COMMENTS, OR CONCERNS TO THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BEFORE THE AUGUST 7, 2023 MEETING DATE - CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, P.Q. BOX 1089, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641-1089 OR BE PREPARED TO SPEAK 8EFORE TO THE CLOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 7, 2023. LETTERS OF PROTEST (OPPOSITION) MAY BE SENT BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS MAILED: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, ATTN: PLANNING DIVISION, P.O. BOX 1089. PORT ARTHUR, TX 77641.1089 FAXED: (449) 983-8137 EMAILED: PAMELA.LANGFORD@PORTARTHURTX.GOV (OR) LARRY.BADON@PORTARTHURTX.GOV (OR) ARIES.MILO@PORTARTHURTX.GOV iF THERE ARE MORE QUESTIONS. YOU MAY CALL THE PLANNING DIVISION AT [4M 583- 8133. Aries Milo, Serwices Senior Planner Staff Report: R23-15 1 Port Acres Page 8 of 8