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DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DIVISION OF PLANNING AND ZONING
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: July 19, 2024
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald "Ron" Burton, City Manager, CPM
From: Aries R. Milo, Senior Planner
Development Services
RE: P.R. NO. 23858 —A resolution calling for a public hearing to consider a
Zoning Map Amendment
Introduction:
The Port Arthur City Council is being asked to approve Proposed Resolution No.
23858, calling for a public hearing to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance of
the City of Port Arthur by amending Planned Development District - 9 (PD-9) by
adding a land use type to Section 2(3) of the Planned Development District.
The request aims to amend the current zoning, Planned Development Nine "PD-9,"
to include "professional office" as a conforming use.
Background:
Per Appendix A, Section 6.03 of the City of Port Arthur Zoning Ordinance, 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, on its own motion or on request from the City
Council, institute study and proposal for changes and amendments in the public
interest.
In accordance with chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code, the City
Council must hold a public hearing before adopting any proposed amendment,
supplement, or change.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur.Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
Notification of the hearing date and time will be published in the city's official newspaper
and mailed to adjacent property owners within a 200-foot radius a minimum of 15 days
before the public hearing.
The Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on August 19, 2024
at 5:30 P.M.
Budget Impact:
None
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve P.R. No. 23858, calling for a public
hearing to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Port Arthur by
amending Planned Development District - 9 (PD-9) by adding a land use type to
Section 2(3) of the Planned Development District.
A public hearing shall be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
"Remember,use are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
P.R. NO.23858
07/18/2024-ARM
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR BY AMENDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT — 9 [PD-9], ADDING A USE TYPE TO SECTION 2(3)
PERMITTED USES, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS.
Z24-06 (A) — CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TX
WHEREAS, it is being requested that the City Council consider amending the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Port Arthur by amending Planned Development District 9
[PD-9] to include a land use type in Section 2(3) of the Planned Development District
Regulations; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 211 in the Texas Local Government Code, a
public hearing must precede any zoning change.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
THAT the Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing for this case
on August 19, 2024.
THAT a public hearing to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Port Arthur by amending Planned Development District 9 [PD-9] to include a land use
type in Section 2(3) of the Planned Development District Regulations shall be held on
August 27, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Fifth Floor, City Hall, 444 4th
Street, Port Arthur, Texas, or by telephonic and videoconference.
THAT notice of the public hearing shall be published at least fifteen days prior in
the City's official newspaper before going to the City Council.
P.R. NO.23858
07/18/2024-ARM
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THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution is spread upon the Minutes of the
City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this day of July, A.D.2024, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES:
MAYOR
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
Thurman Bill Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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a s M. Black, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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Ronald "Ron" Burton, CPM, City Manager Pamela D. Langford, Assistant City
Manager-Operations/
Director of Development Services