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Home My WebLink About04.15.2024_Agenda.PacketCITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION 444 4th STREET | FIFTH FLOOR – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS | PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77640 Regular Meeting April 15, 2024 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, APRIL 15, 2024, 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 4TH STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS. I. Chairperson’s Opening Remarks II. Call to Order III. Roll Call IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. April 01, 2024 V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. NONE VI. NEW BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION) A. R24-06 – REPLAT REQUESTED FOR– 0.7533 Acre of Land, Replat of all of Lots 4B, 4C, & 4D of a replat of part of Lot 4, Block 7, Port Acres, Jefferson County, Texas (Property is located South of 61st Street and East of Jade Avenue JCAD Parcel #426830, 426831, & 426832) THE PURPOSE OF THIS REPLAT IS TO COMBINE THREE LOTS INTO TWO NEW TRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT. B. R24-07 – REPLAT REQUESTED FOR– 0.6185 Acre of Land, Replat of all of Lots 4 & 5, Quail Hollow Phase I, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas Property is located at 6575 Jade Avenue |JCAD Parcel #94391 & 94392) THE PURPOSE OF THIS REPLAT IS TO COMBINE TWO LOTS INTO ONE NEW TRACT FOR EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. C. R24-08 – REPLAT REQUESTED FOR– 34.13 Acres of Land, Replat of part of Lots 5 & 6, Block 2, Range “D”, Port Arthur Land Company Subdivision, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (Property is located Northeast of Main Ave. & Southeast of Crane Bayou |JCAD Parcel #72841, 72838, & 72839) THE PURPOSE OF THIS REPLAT IS TO COMBINE INTO ONE DEFINITIVE TRACT. D. Z24-04 – ZONE CHANGE REQUESTED FOR– 34.13 Acres of Land, Replat of part of Lots 5 & 6, Block 2, Range “D”, Port Artur Land Company Subdivision, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (Property is located Northeast of Main Ave. & Southeast of Crane Bayou |JCAD Parcel #72841, 72838, & 72839) THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA April 15, 2024 Location & Time City of Port Arthur – City Hall 5th Floor Council Chambers 444 4th Street Port Arthur, TX 77640 Planning & Zoning Commissioners Dr. Johnny E. Brown, Commissioner Co-Chairman) Dr. Rosalind Queen 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 PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST IS TO CHANGE THE ZONING FROM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO A HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT FOR A LAYDOWN YARD FOR INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS. VII. NEW BUSINESS - NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS A. STAFF REPORT B. ADJOURNMENT Next Scheduled Meeting Date: April 29, 2024 DATED THIS THE DAY OF 2024 Aries R. Milo, Planning & Development Services Senior Planner CERTIFICATION: I, 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 , 2024 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, April 01, 2024 CALL TO ORDER The Planning and Zoning Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, April 01, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., in person in the City Council Chambers of the City Hall Building, located at 444 4th Street, Port Arthur, Texas 77640. Chairperson's Opening Remarks Dr. Johnny Brown Welcome. ROLL CALL The following members were present: The following staff were present. COMMISSIONERS Norris Simon X Dr. Johnny Brown X Dr. Rosalind Queen X Zulema Escobedo X Dwight Wagner STAFF Pamela Langford, Asst. City Manager Operations/ Director of Planning & Development Services X Larry Badon, Planning & Development Services Manager Aries Milo, Senior Planner Sherri Vital, Asst. City Attorney APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 04, 2024) Commissioners approve minutes. Queen makes a motion Wagner Moves Escobedo 2 nd' All are in favor. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Public hearing(s)- Items for individual consideration NONE NEW BUSINESS Public hearin s - Items for individual consideration A. R24-05 — REPLAT REQUESTED FOR— 0.4809 Acre of Land, Lots 1-3, Blk. 6, Newport Heights, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas Property is located at 4748 76th Street IJCAD Parcel #67904). THE PURPOSE OF THIS REPLAT IS TO COMBINE THREE LOTS INTO ONE NEW TRACT FOR NEW COMMERCIAL RETAIL. Introduction of Request: Norris Simon X Dr. Johnny Brown Dr. Rosalind Queen Zulema Escobedo Dwight Wagner Overview of Request: Pamela Langford, _X_Larry Badon, Aries Milo The Commission opened the meeting to discuss the proposed request (See section "A") Speaking in favor: NONE. Speak in opposition: NONE Ronald Alvarado 4710 76th Street Not speaking against nor for. Traffic concerns. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARINGS SECOND Norris Simon Dr. Johnny Brown X Dr. Rosalind Queen Zulema Escobedo Dwight Wagner (MOVED) Norris Simon Dr. Johnny Brown Dr. Rosalind Queen Zulema Escobedo X Dwight Wagner ALL "YES", MOTION PASSED! Moved Second A motion made by Commissioner Dr. Rosalind Queen to APPROVE R24-05 by Zulema Escobedo by Dwight Wagner YES NO Norris Simon ABSENT Dr. Johnny Brown X Dr. Roslind Queen X Zulema Escobedo X Dwight Wagner X Motion Passed! VII. NEW BUSINESS I NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS A. STAFF REPORT Next P&Z meeting — April 15, 2024 B. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Zulema Escobedo, moved by Dwight Wagner, and carried unanimously, the Planning and Zoning Commission adjourned its meeting at 5:56 p.m. Staff Report: R24-06| Port Acres Page 1 of 9 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. R24-06 April 15, 2024, Regular Meeting Staff Report REPORT DATE: April 1, 2024 PROPERTY OWNER: Cima Dorado Investments APPLICANT: Same SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: SouTex Surveyors PROPERTY LOCATION: The property is located South of 61st Street and East of Jade Avenue | JCAD Parcel #426830, 426831, 426832 REQUEST TYPE: 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: Replat of: Tract 4B, 4C, & 4D, of a replat of Part of Lot 4, Block 7, Port Acres, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas New Tract Name(s): 4B-1 & 4B-2, Tract 4B, 4C, & 4D, of a replat of Part of Lot 4, Block 7, Port Acres, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas Lot Dimensions: 160.00’ X 205.00’ = 32,800.00 Sq. Ft. Total Acreage: 0.7533 Acre of Land Current Zoning: Commercial Retail “CR” Proposed Zoning: None. Abutting Zoning: North/ East/ South: Commercial Retail “CR” West: Low Density Residential “LDR” Comprehensive Plan for Future Land Use: Commercial Retail “CR” Purpose of replat: The purpose of this replat is to combine 3 lots into two new tracts for new commercial development. 444 4th Street • 5th Floor – City Council • Port Arthur, TX 77640 • www.portarthurtx.gov Staff Report: R24-06| Port Acres Page 2 of 9 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: An application for a replat was submitted to the Office of Planning & Zoning on March 25, 2024. The purpose of this replat is to combine 3 lots into two new tracts for new commercial development. 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 Thursday, March 28, 2024, ten (10) 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 April 15, 2024 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 2.04 (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 7: Street View Staff Report: R24-06| Port Acres Page 3 of 9 ATTACHMENT 1- REDACTED Staff Report: R24-06| Port Acres Page 4 of 9 ATTACHMENT 2 Staff Report: R24-06| Port Acres Page 5 of 9 ATTACHMENT 3 Staff Report: R24-06| Port Acres Page 6 of 9 ATTACHMENT 4 Staff Report: R24-06| Port Acres Page 7 of 9 ATTACHMENT 5 Staff Report: R24-06| Port Acres Page 8 of 9 ATTACHMENT 6 Staff Report: R24-06| Port Acres Page 9 of 9 ATTACHMENT 7 – STREET VIEW Staff Report: R24-07| Quail Hollow Phase I Page 1 of 9 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. R24-07 April 15, 2024, Regular Meeting Staff Report REPORT DATE: April 1, 2024 PROPERTY OWNER: Javier Vega Garcia APPLICANT: Same SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: SouTex Surveyors PROPERTY LOCATION: Property is located at 6575 Jade Avenue | JCAD Parcel #94391 & #94392 REQUEST TYPE: Approval of a replat in Quail Hollow Phase I. NATURE OF REQUEST: The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for the following: Replat of: All of Lots 4 & 5, Quail Hollow Phase I, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas New Tract Name(s): TRACT 4-A, All of Lots 4 & 5, Quail Hollow Phase I, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas Lot Dimensions: 163.00’ X 86.00’ = 14,018.00 Sq. Ft. Total Acreage: 0.6185 Acre 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 2 lots into 1 new tract for existing Low-Density Residential Dwelling. 444 4th Street • 5th Floor – City Council • Port Arthur, TX 77640 • www.portarthurtx.gov Staff Report: R24-07| Quail Hollow Phase I Page 2 of 9 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: An application for a replat was submitted to the office of Planning & Zoning on March 25, 2024. The purpose of this replat is to combine 2 lots into 1 tract for new Low-Density Dwelling. 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 Thursday, March 28, 2024, eight (8) 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 April 15, 2024 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 7: Street View Staff Report: R24-07| Quail Hollow Phase I Page 3 of 9 ATTACHMENT 1- REDACTED Staff Report: R24-07| Quail Hollow Phase I Page 4 of 9 ATTACHMENT 2 Staff Report: R24-07| Quail Hollow Phase I Page 5 of 9 ATTACHMENT 3 Staff Report: R24-07| Quail Hollow Phase I Page 6 of 9 ATTACHMENT 4 Staff Report: R24-07| Quail Hollow Phase I Page 7 of 9 ATTACHMENT 5 Staff Report: R24-07| Quail Hollow Phase I Page 8 of 9 ATTACHMENT 6 Staff Report: R24-07| Quail Hollow Phase I Page 9 of 9 ATTACHMENT 7 – STREET VIEW Staff Report: R24-08| PALCO Page 1 of 10 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. R24-08 April 15, 2024, Regular Meeting Staff Report REPORT DATE: April 1, 2024 PROPERTY OWNER: Gipson Commercial Properties APPLICANT: Same SURVEYOR/ENGINEER: SouTex Surveyors PROPERTY LOCATION: Property is located at | JCAD Parcel #72841, 72838, & 72839 REQUEST TYPE: Approval of a replat in the Port Arthur Land Company 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 5 & 6, Block 2, Range “D” Port Arthur Land Company, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas New Tract Name(s): TRACT 5-A, Part of Lots 5 & 6, Block 2, Range “D” Port Arthur Land Company, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas Lot Dimensions: 1,161.00’ X 1,279.00’ = 1,484,919.00 Sq. Ft. Total Acreage: 34.13 Acres of Land Current Zoning: High-Density Residential “HDR” Proposed Zoning: High-Density Residential “HDR” to Heavy Industrial “HI” Abutting Zoning: North: Heavy Industrial “HI” East/ South: High-Density Residential “HDR” West: Low-Density Residential “LDR” Comprehensive Plan for Future Land Use: High Density Residential “HDR” Purpose of replat: The purpose of this replat is to combine into 1 definitive lot. 444 4th Street • 5th Floor – City Council • Port Arthur, TX 77640 • www.portarthurtx.gov Staff Report: R24-08| PALCO Page 2 of 10 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: An application for a replat was submitted to the Office of Planning & Zoning on March 25, 2024. The purpose of this replat is to combine into 1 definitive lot. 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 Thursday, March 28, 2024, sixteen (16) 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 April 15, 2024 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 (D) 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 7: Street View Staff Report: R24-08| PALCO Page 3 of 10 ATTACHMENT 1- REDACTED Staff Report: R24-08| PALCO Page 4 of 10 ATTACHMENT 2 Staff Report: R24-08| PALCO Page 5 of 10 ATTACHMENT 3 Staff Report: R24-08| PALCO Page 6 of 10 ATTACHMENT 4 Staff Report: R24-08| PALCO Page 7 of 10 ATTACHMENT 5 Staff Report: R24-08| PALCO Page 8 of 10 ATTACHMENT 6 Staff Report: R24-08| PALCO Page 9 of 10 ATTACHMENT 7 – STREET VIEW Staff Report: R24-08| PALCO Page 10 of 10 Staff Report: Z24-04|PALCO Page 1 of 9 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CASE NO. Z24-04 April 15, 2024, Regular Meeting Staff Report REPORT DATE: April 1, 2024 PROPERTY OWNER: Gipson Commercial Properties APPLICANT: -Same- PROPERTY LOCATION: Property is located at | JCAD Parcel #72841, 72838, & 72839 REQUEST TYPE: Zoning Map Change Request NATURE OF REQUEST: The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a zoning map amendment for the following: Property Description: Part of Lots 5 & 6, Block 2, Range “D” Port Arthur Land Company, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas Total Acreage: 34.13 Acres of Land Current Zoning: High-Density Residential “HDR” Proposed Zoning: Heavy Industrial “HI” Abutting Zoning: North: Heavy Industrial “HI” East/ South: High-Density Residential “HDR” West: Low Density Residential “LDR” Comprehensive Plan for Future Land Use: High-Density Residential “HDR” Purpose of Request: This request is to change the Zoning from a High-Density Residential District to a Heavy Industrial District for a laydown yard for industrial projects. BACKGROUND: An application was filed with the Planning and Zoning Commission on or around March 25, 2024, requesting a zoning map change from High-Density Residential to Heavy Industrial for the purpose of a laydown yard. 444 4th Street • 5th Floor – City Council • Port Arthur, TX 77640 • www.portarthurtx.gov Staff Report: Z24-04|PALCO Page 2 of 9 The pre-development meeting was conducted on March 6, 2024. Participants included the Representatives from the City’s Planning and Zoning Division, Chief Building Official, Sanitarian, Solid Waste Division, Regulatory Services, Engineering Division, and the Fire Marshal’s Office. A Representative from Drainage District No. 7 and client representation from SouTex Surveyors were in attendance. The developer and/or their representative were provided with information regarding the development, along with contact information if additional guidance is needed. Any person or corporation having a proprietary interest in any property may petition the City Council for a change or amendment to the provisions of this ordinance. The Planning and Zoning Commission may institute a study and proposal for changes and amendments in the public interest on its own motion or on request from the City Council. A Zoning Map Change (Rezoning) is a change or modification to the boundaries of any zoning district within the Zoning District Map. ANALYSIS: Section 203(A) of the Zoning Ordinance provides district regulations for development in said district. ACCESS: The project entrance(s) are located on Main Avenue. PUBLIC NOTICE: On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, sixteen (16) 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 April 15, 2024. FISCAL IMPACT/BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: N/A RECOMMENDED ACTION: Per Local Government Code Section 211.007, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall make a preliminary report and hold a public hearing before submitting a final report to the City Council with a recommended action. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1: Zoning Application (Page 1 - Redacted) Attachment 2: Zoning Designation (Layout) Attachment 3: Aerial/Radius Attachment 4: Public Notification (mailing) Attachment 5: Public Notification (newspaper) Attachment 6: Street View Staff Report: Z24-04|PALCO Page 3 of 9 Attachment 1: ZONING APPLICATION (PAGE 1 – REDACTED) Staff Report: Z24-04|PALCO Page 4 of 9 Attachment 2: ZONING DESIGNATION (LAYOUT) Staff Report: Z24-04|PALCO Page 5 of 9 Attachment 3: AERIAL/RADIUS Staff Report: Z24-04|PALCO Page 6 of 9 Attachment 4: PUBLIC NOTIFICATION (MAILING) Staff Report: Z24-04|PALCO Page 7 of 9 Attachment 5: Public Notification (Newspaper) Staff Report: Z24-04|PALCO Page 8 of 9 Attachment 6: Street View Staff Report: Z24-04|PALCO Page 9 of 9