HomeMy WebLinkAbout(PH 1) Z24-05.(NS-LDR)Shields (2)CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PUBLIC HEARING
July 2, 20246:00 P.M.
ZONE CHANGE REQUESTZ24-05
Open Book Real Estate Investments
Department of Development ServicesDivision of Planning
REQUEST…
City Council is being asked to consider a ZoningChangeforapproximately1.437 acres(62,595.72 SF)of land,Tracts CA-1-A,CA-1-B,and CA-1-C,Vista Village Subdivision,City ofPortArthur,Jefferson County,Texas
The properties are located Northeast of TerraceAvenue&Southwest of Linkwood Street.
PURPOSE…
The purpose of this request is to change the zoningfrom“NS”Neighborhood Services to “LDR”Low-Density Residential (Formerly known as Single-Family)for the construction of Single-Family Homes.
BACKGROUND…
May 10, 2024 –The application for the zoning request was submitted to the Planning Division.
May 15, 2024 -notification sent to adjacent property owners within 200 ft.
May 18, 2024 –Public Notice published in Port Arthur Newspaper.
The Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) met in a Regular Session to conduct a public hearing on June 3, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
The Planning Commission voted 3:0 recommending to approvesaid request.
On June 4, 2024, -City Council approved Res. No. 24-238, calling for a public hearing.
June 19, 2024 -Notification was published in the Port Arthur Newspaper and mailed to adjacent property owners on June 17, 2024.
CURRENT/PROPOSED ZONING
Current Zoning :
Neighborhood Services (NS)
The purpose of the Neighborhood Services district is to provide for retail businesses and personal services to meet the regular needs and for the convenience of adjacent residential areas.
Proposed Zoning:
Low Density Residential (LDR)
The purpose of the Low Density Residential district
is primarily for single family dwellings and related
recreational and educational facilities normally
required to provide an orderly and attractive
residential area. The LDR district is intended o be
defined and protected from the encroachment of
uses that are not appropriate in a residential
environment.
ZONING DESIGNATION
AERIAL VIEW
STREET VIEW OF PROPERTY IN QUESTION(LINKWOOD STREET)
VIEW OF PROPERTIES ADJACENT TO THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
PUBLIC COMMENT…
In accordance with Texas Local Government CodeSections211.006 and 211.007,a public hearing wasscheduledonthefollowingdates/times to receive publiccomment:
•P&Z Commission: June 03, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
•Written Opposition: 1
•Verbal Opposition: 4
•Letter(s) Returned:0
•City Council: July 02, 2024, at 06:00 p.m.
•Written Opposition: 0
•Verbal Opposition: N/A
•Letter Returned:01
A City Council may approve or deny the
proposed matter by a simple majority vote.In
the event,however,that a proposed change to a
regulation or boundary is denied by the Planning
&Zoning Commission,then the proposed change
must be approved by at least three fourths (3/4)
of all members of the City Council who are
qualified to vote.
SECTION 211-006 (F)
QUESTIONS?