HomeMy WebLinkAbout(PH2) Z24-06(B)
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PUBLIC HEARING
August 27, 2024
6:00 P.M.
ZONE CHANGE REQUEST
Z24-06 (B)
Julie Kay Hollingsworth Rhoden
Department of Development Services
Division of Planning
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Request…
City Council is being asked to consider a Specific Use Permit for approximately 1.2865 acres (56,039.94 SF) of land, Tract 2 of Lots 9 & 10, Block 165, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas
The properties are located at 2509 & 2545 Lakeshore Drive
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Purpose…
The purpose of this request is to obtain a Specific Use Permit for the operation of a “Professional Office” in a Planned Development -9 District (PD-9).
The granting of this SUP is contingent upon the approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 7262, amending Planned Development District – 9 by adding “professional office” as a use type to section
2(A)(3) of permitted uses.
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Background…
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Current zoning
Current Zoning :
Planned Development - 9 (PD-9)
Planned Development District 9 was established to preserve and protect the historic character of the City’s designated historic district.
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SUP #242
The purpose of Specific Use Permit – 240 (SUP #242) is to allow for the operation of a Professional Office, local Building in the City’s Historic District.
A Professional Office (local) is an establishment for the conduct of a variety of businesses in an office setting completely enclosed within a structure less than or equal to 20,000
square feet.
**Traditional business hours for professional offices: 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (40-hour workweek)
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Zoning Designation
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Aerial View
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Street View of property in question
(LAKESHORE DRIVE)
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View of properties adjacent to the subject property AND THE REAR
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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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