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CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PUBLIC HEARING
May 6, 2025
6:00 P.M.
ZONE CHANGE REQUEST
Z25-01
Alnoor Merani
Department of Development Services
Division of Planning
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Request…
City Council is being asked to consider a Zoning Change for approximately 20.7 acres (901,692 SF) of land, Lots 5 to 7, Block 10, Tract 1, Range “H”, Port Arthur Land Company, Jefferson
County, Texas.
The property is located south of Lake Arthur Drive and north of 60th Street.
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Purpose…
The purpose of this request is to change the zoning from Commercial Retail to a Planned Development District for residential and commercial retail activity.
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Background…
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Current/Proposed zoning
Current Zoning :
Commercial Retail (CR)
The property is currently in a Commercial Retail (CR) zoned district, which is intended to provide a location for light commercial and retail activities. These locations are typically
along major thoroughfares and highways.
Proposed Zoning:
Planned Development(PD)
The purpose of the Planned Development District is to provide greater flexibility & opportunity for innovation in projects.
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Zoning Designation
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Conceptual rendering 1
Single Family
Shopping Center(s)
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Aerial View
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View of property directly across the street from the PROPERTY IN QUESTION
(Memorial high school)
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Street View of property in question
the land is currently undeveloped
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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: February 20, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
Written Opposition: 0
Verbal Opposition: 0
Letter Returned: 0
City Council: May 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Written Opposition: 0
Verbal Opposition: N/A
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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