HomeMy WebLinkAbout(PH1) Z24-06(A)
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PUBLIC HEARING
August 27, 2024
6:00 P.M.
ZONE CHANGE REQUEST
Z24-06 (A)
City of Port Arthur
Department of Development Services
Division of Planning
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Request…
City Council is being asked to consider a zoning amendment request to Planned Development District-9 (PD-9) in accordance with Section 6.03 of the City of Port Arthur Zoning Ordinance.
The amendment would add a land use type to Section 2(A)(3) of the PD, which provides district regulations for double frontage lots located in Blocks 161 and 165 of the City’s designated
historic district.
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Purpose…
This request is to amend planned development district - 9 by adding the use type: Professional Office, local to section 2(A)(3) by a specific use permit.
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Background…
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Current zoning
Current Zoning :
Planned Development - 9 (PD-9)
Approved as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Change in 1989 (Ord. 89-54), the Planned Development District was established to preserve and protect the historic character of the City’s
designated historic district. It establishes and protects areas, sites, or structures with significant historical, cultural, architectural, or aesthetic value. A historic district
can also help revitalize and preserve the residential, civic, and business areas.
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Current/ Proposed Use Types
Planned Development – 9
Current use types under section 2(A)(3)
Art Gallery
Antique Shop
Boutique Shop
Restaurant
Planned Development – 9
Proposed use types under section 2(A)(3)
Art Gallery
Antique Shop
Boutique Shop
Restaurant
Professional Office
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Zoning Designation
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Aerial View
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Street View of property in question
(Block 161|LAKESHORE DRIVE)
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Street View of property in question
(Block 161|LAKESHORE DRIVE)
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View of properties Located in Block 165 facing lakeshore drive
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View of properties Located in Block 165 facing lakeshore drive
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Public Comment…
In accordance with Texas Local Government Code Sections 211.006 and 211.007, a public hearing was scheduled on the following dates/times to receive public comment:
P&Z Commission: August 19, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
Written Opposition: 0
Verbal Opposition: 0
Letter(s) Returned: 0
City Council: August 23, 2024, at 06:00 p.m.
Written Opposition: 0
Verbal Opposition: 0
Letter Returned: 0
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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)
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Questions?
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