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CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PUBLIC HEARING
February 11, 2025
6:00 P.M.
ZONE CHANGE REQUEST
Z24-09
City of Port Arthur
Planning & Zoning Commission
Department of Development Services
Division of Planning
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Request…
City Council is being asked to consider a Zoning Map Amendment (also referred to as a Zoning Change or Rezoning) for approximately 179.73 acres (7,825,198.8 SF) of land being out of
Lafitte’s Landing 1 & 2 and D. Gahagen, Jefferson County, Texas.
The property is located West of the Causeway Bridge & East of South Levee Road.
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Purpose…
The purpose of this request is to change the zoning from “CG” Commercial General to “MDR” Medium Density Residential to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community by preserving
and maintaining the unique characteristics of the community by assuring the compatibility of uses align (residential).
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Background…
August 22, 2024- A community meeting was held in the Development Services Department.
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Current/Proposed zoning
Current Zoning :
Commercial General (CG)
The purpose of the Commercial General District is to provide an area for uses that require special consideration because of the size of equipment, amount or type of traffic, or other
intensive activities.
Proposed Zoning:
Medium Density Residential (MDR)
The purpose of the Medium Density Residential District is intended to promote a variety of single-family residential development on smaller lots than the LDR, Low Density Residential
and in a dense development pattern. This district can serve as a transition district between residential and non-residential areas.
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Aerial View
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Reasons for proposed request
Compatibility of Uses
Vulnerability to Natural Disasters
Prevent incompatible commercial developments from encroaching on residential areas and to continue the development of single-family & two-family homes.
Provide a path for residents to rebuild or reconstruct their homes in the event of natural disasters.
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Lafitte’s Landing 1 & 2
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Undeveloped land
Lafitte’s Landing 1 & 2
and
d.Gahagen
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South of
Lafitte’s Landing 1 & 2
and
d.Gahagen
(South of subject property )
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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: December 9, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
Written Opposition: 0
Verbal Opposition: 0
Letter Returned: 4
City Council: February 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Written Opposition: 0
Verbal Opposition: N/A
Letter Returned: 1
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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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