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DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DIVISION OF PLANNING AND ZONING
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: February 14, 2025
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald "Ron" Burton, City Manager, CPM
From: Aries R. Milo, Senior Planner
Development Services
RE: P.O. NO. 7319 — Amendment to the Zoning Map from Commercial
General to Medium Density Residential
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval for an amendment
of the City of Port Arthur Zoning Map from Commercial General to Medium Density
Residential for approximately 179.73 acres of land being out of Lafitte's Landing 1 & 2
and D. Gahagen, Jefferson County, Texas. The property is located in Lafitte's Landing
1 & 2 and D. Gahagen, Jefferson County, Texas.
Background:
On or around July 8, 2024, City Staff along with the Planning & Zoning Commission
began the discussion of a potential Zoning Map Amendment in regards to Lafitte's
Landing 1 & 2 and D.Gahagen. The subject area is currently zoned Commercial
General (CG).
On August 22, 2024 City Staff met with property owners in order to express favor and/or
opposition of the proposed change. A 30-day comment period was extended to property
owners in order to receive feedback from those who may not have been able to attend
the meeting or needed more information and clarity on the proposed change.
The Planning & Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on December 9, 2024,
at 5:30 P.M.
'Remember, n c are here to sers e the Citizens of Port Arthur`
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
On January 7, 2025, the City Council approved Resolution No. 24-047, calling for a
public hearing in accordance with Section 211.006(a-1) of the Texas Local Government
Code.
City council held a public hearing on February 11, 2025 at 6:00 P.M.
There was no opposition in regards to the proposed zone change.
In accordance with 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 & Zoning Commission may on its own motion or on request from the City
Council institute a study and proposal for changes and amendments in the public
interest.
Notification of the hearing date and time was 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.
Budget Impact:
None
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider the approval of Proposed Ordinance
No. 7319, granting a Zoning Map Amendment for approximately 179.73 acres of land
being out of Lafitte's Landing 1 & 2 and D. Gahagen, Jefferson County, Texas. The
property is located in Lafitte's Landing 1 & 2 and D. Gahagen, Jefferson County, Texas.
"Remember,use are here to serve the Citizens of Port:krthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR BY CHANGING THE ZONING FROM COMMERCIAL GENERAL TO MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ON APPROXIMATELY 179.73-ACRE TRACTS OF LAND
BEING OUT OF LAFITTE'S LANDING 1 AND 2, D. GAHAGEN, BERWICK MANOR,
AND BREEDEN DUHAMEL SUBDIVISION, AND CONSISTING OF LOT 7 THRU LOT
10, LAFITTE'S LANDING, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. LOT 1 THRU LOT 66,
LAFITTE'S LANDING 2, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. LOT 1 & 2, BREEDEN
DUHAMEL, LOT 1 BLK 1 & LOT 2 BLK 2, BERWICK MANOR. TR 84 123, TR 1-A-1-A
REPLAT TR 1-A-1 REPLAT OF TR 91 AB 123, TR 94 123, TR 96 TR 97 123,TR 99
REPLAT TR 1 123, TR 100 REPLAT TR 2, TR 101 REPLAT TR 3-A & 3-B 123, TR 102
Replat TR 4 123TR A REPLAT OF TR 105 123,TR 107-A & 107-B THRU TR 117 123,
D.GAHAGEN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION OF
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SHALL BE
PUNISHED BY A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $2,000.00, AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 1,
SECTION 1-13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND EACH DAY WHICH
VIOLATION IS PERMITTED TO EXIST SHALL CONSTITUTE A SEPARATE AND
DISTINCT OFFENSE.); AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL
NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
AFTER PUBLICATION DATE.
Z24-09
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, in accordance with Appendix A, Section 6.03 (A) of the City of Port
Arthur Zoning Ordinance, the Planning & Zoning Commission may on its own motion or
on request from the City Council institute a study and proposal for changes and
amendments in the public interest and has petitioned the City Council for a change or
amendment to the zoning of said property; and
WHEREAS, all requirements of Article XI, Section 2(b) of the City Charter and
Appendix A — Zoning of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances, including Sections
211 .006 and 211 .007 of the Texas Local Government Code, having been fulfilled, the City
Council held a public hearing February 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, the property will be combined and developed by the Owner, its
affiliates, or their successors and assigns for construction and use in general accordance
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with Appendix A, Sections 3.03 and 2.03 (C) Medium Density Residential District of the
City's Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 211 .007 of the Texas Local Government
Code and Section 6.03(D) of the City's Zoning Ordinance, the Planning and Zoning
Commission held a public hearing for this case on December 9, 2024, as well as written
notices were sent to each owner, before the 10th day before the hearing date, as indicated
by the most recent approved municipal tax roll, of real property within 200 feet of the
property on which the change in classification is proposed; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended "Approval" of
this request; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 211 .006(a) of the Texas Local
Government Code and Section 5.02 of the City's Zoning Ordinance, the City Council held
a public hearing for this case on February 11, 2025. Official notice of the time and place
of the hearing was published in the official newspaper of the City of Port Arthur before the
15th day of said hearing; and,
WHEREAS, the Port Arthur City Council has reviewed this proposed Ordinance
and finds that it would be in the public interest and general welfare of the city, complies
with the intent of the City of Port Arthur Comprehensive Plan, and is necessary in light of
changes in the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this proposed ordinance ensures the
compatibility of land uses and allows for the adjustment of changing demands to meet the
current needs of the community by meeting the following purpose in accordance with
Appendix "A", Section 2.03 (C) of the City's Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the proposed change could have been protested in accordance with
Section 211.006(d) of the Texas Local Government Code; and
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WHEREAS, Section 211.006(d)(f) of the Texas Local Government Code and
Section 6.03 of Appendix A-Zoning, of the Port Arthur Code of Ordinances are applicable
for the proposed change to take effect; and
WHEREAS, these laws require a simple majority vote of all members of the City
Council; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS:
Section 1. That the zoning designation on the following tract(s)of land located in
the City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, be and the same is changed from the
Commercial General (CG) District to the Medium Density Residential (MDR) District:
179.73-Acre Tracts of Land
consisting of LOT 7 thru LOT 10,
Lafitte's Landing, Jefferson County, Texas
LOT 1 thru LOT 66,
Lafitte's Landing Phase 2, Jefferson County, Texas
Breeden Duhamel LOT 1 & 2.
LOT 1 BLK 1 & LOT 2 BLK 2, Berwick Manor.
TR 84 123, TR 1-A-1-A REPLAT TR 1-A-1 REPLAT OF TR 91 AB 123, TR 94 123,
TR 96 TR 97 123,
TR 99 REPLAT TR 1 123, TR 100 Replat TR 2, TR 101 Replat TR 3-A & 3-B 123,
TR 102 Replat TR 4 123
TR A REPLAT OF TR 105 123,
TR 107-A & 107-B THRU TR 117 123,
D.Gahagen, Jefferson County, Texas
EXHIBIT "A"
Section 2. That the Building Official and the Director of Planning & Development
Services are authorized and directed to make all necessary changes to the official "Zoning
Map, City of Port Arthur, Texas," on file in the offices of Inspections and Permitting and
the Planning and Zoning Divisions, so as to reflect on said Map, the changes hereby
made in conformity with the legend of said Map.
Section 3. That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of
this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
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jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision,
and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof.
Section 4. That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed, but only to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. That any person, firm, or corporation who violates any provision of this
ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not exceeding
$2,000.00, as provided in Chapter 1 , Section 1-13 of the Code of Ordinances, and each
day which violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
Section 6. That this Ordinance or its caption and penalty shall be published at
least one (1) time within ten (10) days after final passage hereof in the official newspaper
of the City of Port Arthur, this Ordinance shall take effect immediately after the date of
such publication.
Section 7. That because this request has not been protested according to Section
6.03 of Appendix A — Zoning of the Port Arthur Code of Ordinances or 211 .006 of the
Texas Local Government Code, a three-fourths (3/4) majority (6 votes) is not required for
the adoption of this Ordinance.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this day of February A.D.2025, 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 Bartle, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney
APPROVED F MINISTRATION:
Rona "Ron" on, CP , Cit pager
Pamela D. Langford, Ass tant City Manager-Operations/
Director of Development Services
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EXH IBIT "A"
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