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Home My WebLink AboutPR 24234: CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (ZONE CHANGE) O nrt rthtir www.PortArthurTx.gov DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION OF PLANNING AND ZONING INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: April 14, 2024 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ronald "Ron" Burton, City Manager, CPM From: Aries R. Milo, Senior Planner Development Services RE: P.R. NO. 24234— A resolution calling for a public hearing to consider a Zoning Map Amendment (Zone Change) Introduction: The Port Arthur City Council is being asked to consider the approval of Proposed Resolution No. 24234, calling for a public hearing to consider granting a Zoning Map Amendment for approximately 2.861 acres of land being out of the Peek Addition, Jefferson County, Texas. The property is located at 8520 Wilson Avenue, Peek Addition, Jefferson County, Texas. The request aims to amend the zoning from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to a Planned Development District (PD). Background: An application was filed with the Planning and Zoning Commission on or around September 25, 2024, requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning from Medium Density Residential to a Planned Development District. The Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on May 5, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. "Remember. use are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743 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 will be 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 Resolution No. 24234, calling for a public hearing to consider granting a Zoning Map Amendment for approximately 2.861 acres of land being out of the Peek Addition, Jefferson County, Texas. The property is located at 8520 Wilson Avenue, Peek Addition, Jefferson County, Texas. The City Council public hearing shall be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. "Remember, wwe are here to serge the Citizens of Port .Arthur" P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743 P.R.NO.24234 4/15/2025-ARM/TNR PAGE 1 OF 6 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FOR 2.861 ACRES OF LAND BEING OUT OF THE PEEK ADDITION, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. (NORTHWEST CORNER OF WILSON AVENUE, 8520 WILSON AVENUE) ZONING CASE NO. Z24-10 APPLICANT: MELECIO F. CEJA WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, is considering a proposed amendment to the official Zoning Map for a 2.861-acre tract of land, more particularly described and depicted in Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code, a public hearing is required prior to the adoption of any zoning change, and proper notice of such hearing must be published in the City's official newspaper at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the hearing; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed zoning map amendment on May 5, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located on the Fifth Floor of City Hall at 444 4th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, with the option for participation via telephonic or videoconference means, in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, following the Planning and Zoning Commission's consideration and recommendation, the City Council will hold a public hearing on June 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Fifth Floor, City Hall, 444 4th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, or via telephonic or videoconference, to receive public comment and consider action on the proposed Zoning Map Amendment affecting the 2.861-acre tract described in Exhibit "A". NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: THAT the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. THAT the Planning and Zoning Commission shall hold a public hearing for this on May 5, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Fifth Floor, City Hall, 444 4th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, or by telephonic and videoconference. THAT a public hearing with the Port Arthur City Council to consider a Zoning Map Amendment for a 2.861-acres of Land being out of the Peek Addition, Jefferson County, Texas, delineated in Exhibit "A" shall be held on June 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Fifth Floor, City Hall, 444 4th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, or by telephonic and videoconference. THAT notice of the public hearing shall be published at least fifteen days prior in the City's official newspaper before going to the City Council. THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution is spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. P.R.NO.24234 4/15/2025-ARM PAGE 2 OF 5 READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this day of May, 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 ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary APPRO RM: _,7 Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney APPROVED NI RATION: (1 on Id "Ron" n, P , City anager Q.vna c,n9 0,—(3' Pamela D. Langford, Asstant City Manager-Operations/ Director of Development Services P.R.NO.24234 4/15/2025-ARM PAGE 3 OF 5 EXHIBIT "A" P.R.NO.24234 4/15/2025-ARM PAGE 4 OF 5 City of Port Arthur Development Services - Planning & Zoning Division Zoning Case #Z24-10 t _ FM 365 ..- — it _ ,r%C'...,+ is - _ r,;;rte i! a. - - Ti 1V A - .w. ttlq i a k I , ... ,. f"' r- -1 ,,L-: .,„, , , ,,,-.„ 1,..: . . . 12.,$ ,, - F '0,,` . . , ( 4.."7 R ,! Al' .'' , � z 1 1 i tea; j, 1. tire(�i J7J]� Vim,.,� r rrhxr' Fee r"°' 0 130 260 390 P.R.NO.24234 4/15/2025-ARM PAGE 5 OF 5 a