HomeMy WebLinkAbout(PH1) Z24-09(MDR). [Autosaved] (2)CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PUBLIC HEARING
February 11, 20256:00 P.M.
ZONE CHANGE REQUESTZ24-09
City of Port Arthur Planning & Zoning Commission
Department of Development ServicesDivision of Planning
REQUEST…
City Council is being asked to consider a ZoningMapAmendment(also referred to as a ZoningChangeorRezoning)for approximately 179.73acres(7,825,198.8 SF)of land being out ofLafitte’s Landing 1 &2 and D.Gahagen,Jefferson County,Texas.
The property is located West of the CausewayBridge&East of South Levee Road.
PURPOSE…
The purpose of this request is to change the zoningfrom“CG”Commercial General to “MDR”MediumDensityResidentialtoprotectthehealth,safety,andwelfareofthecommunitybypreservingandmaintainingtheuniquecharacteristicsofthecommunitybyassuringthecompatibilityofusesalign(residential).
BACKGROUND…
November 11, 2024 –The application for the zoning request was submitted to the Planning Division.
November 22, 2024 -notification sent to adjacent property owners within 200 ft.
November 20, 2024 –Public Notice published in Port Arthur Newspaper.
The Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) met in a Special Session to conduct a public hearing on December 9, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
The Planning Commission voted 4:0 recommending to approve said request.
On January 7, 2025, -City Council approved Res. No. 24-047, calling for a public hearing.
January 22, 2025 -Notification was published in the Port Arthur Newspaper and mailed to adjacent property owners on February 3, 2025.
August 22, 2024-A community meeting was held in the Development Services Department.
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.
AERIAL VIEW
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.
LAFITTE’S LANDING 1 & 2
UNDEVELOPED LAND LAFITTE’S LANDING 1 & 2ANDD.GAHAGEN
SOUTH OF LAFITTE’S LANDING 1 & 2ANDD.GAHAGEN
(SOUTH OF SUBJECT PROPERTY )
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
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?