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Zoning Board of Adjustment
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Public Hearing
November 19, 2009
Planning Department
P. O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, Texas 77640
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TO: City of Port Arthur Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) Members
FROM: Colleen Russell, Director of Planning
DATE: November 5, 2009
SUBJECT: November 19, 2009 -Zoning Board Meeting
The Port Arthur Zoning Board of Adjustment & Appeals will meet in regular session at
5:30 p.m., Thursday, November 19, 2009, in the City Council Chambers on the fifth floor
of the City Hall. The November 19t~ agenda contains four applications.
Please make every effort to attend so that we may have a quorum. If for some reason you
cannot attend, please call me at 983-8135.
Enclosure
C: Colleen Russell, Director of Planning
John Comeaux, Assistant City Manager -Operations
Lawrence Baker, Director of Inspections & Code Enforcement
Derrick Holland, Senior Engineering Technician
Charles Shajari, Water Engineer
Mark Mulliner, Fire Marshall
DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE, MAYOR
ELIZABETH "LIZ" SEGLER, MAYOR PRO TEM
COUNCILMEMBERS:
JACK CHATMAN, JR.
MORRIS ALBRIGHT, III
MARTIN FLOOD
JOHN BEARD, JR.
ROBERT E. WILLIAMSON
D. KAY WISE
THOMAS J. HENDERSON
STEPHEN FITZGIBBONS
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009
CITY HALL - 5T" FLOOR CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
NOTICE OF TIME, PLACE AND SUBJECT OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 211.008-014, LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, AND
SECTION 25 OF THE CITY CODE - THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009 AT 5:30 P.M.
AT CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5T" FLOOR, 444 FOURTH STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS.
I. ROLL CALL
II. MINUTES -SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
MOTION REQUIRED
III. B09-14 - B. PREVOST -LOTS 5 & 6, BLOCK 2, PEKIN ADDITION, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
JEFFRSON COUNTY, TEXAS, 1027 ROOSEVELT AVENUE (PROPERY LOCATED NORTH OF
lOT" STREET AND EAST OF WELLFORD AVENUE), VARIANCE FOR:
LOCATION CURRENT REQUIRED DEFICIENCY
1027 Roosevelt Avenue 50 X 130 50 X 140 10 ft. Rear
(Detached Garage)
IV. B09-15 - S. QUEEN - W 90' OF LOT 19, BLOCK R-3 RESERVATION, B.B.B. & C.R.R. COMPANY
SURVEY N0. 346, PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS, 1144 REV. RAYMOND SCOTT AVENUE (PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF W.
THOMAS BLVD. (A.K.A. JAMES GAMBLE BLVD.) AND EAST OF REV. SCOTT AVE. (A.K.A.
KANSAS AVE.)), VARIANCE FOR:
LOCATION CURRENT REQUIRED DEFICIENCY
1144 Rev. Raymond Scott 50 X 140 60 X 140 10 ft. Side
(A.K.A. Kansas Avenue) (Rev. Raymond Scott Avenue)
P.O. BOX 1089 D PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641-1089 D 409/983-8115 ~ 409-983.8291
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V. B09-16 - J. VONTOURE -LOT 12, BLOCK 385, PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY, CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, 1649 18T" STREET (PROPERTY LOCATED
WEST OF NEW ORLEANS AND NORTH OF 18T" STREET), VARIANCE FOR:
LOCATION CURRENT REQUIRED DEFICIENCY
1649 18th Street 50 X 140 60 X 140 10 ft. Side
(New Orleans Avenue)
VI. B09-17 - J. BROWN -LOT 1, BLOCK 416, PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY, CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, 1248 19T" STREET (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF
HIGHWAY 87 (A.K.A. GULFWAY DRIVE) AND WEST OF CHARLESTON AVENUE), VARIANCE
FOR:
LOCATION
1248 19th Street
VII. REPORT FROM DIRECTOR
VIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
IX. AD}Ol3RNMENT
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COLLEEN RUSSELL, C P
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
CURRENT REQUIRED DEFICIENCY
SOX 140 60 X 140 10 ft. Side
(Charleston Avenue)
DATE AND TIME POSTED, THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 12 2009 AT 12.00 NOON
MINUTES
City of Port Arthur
Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Public Hearing - 5:30 P.M.
CITY HALL - 5T" FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
Roll Call -Chairman, John Clayton convened the meeting.
Commissioners present: Eddie Scaggs, John Clayton, Homie "Hoa" Dinh, Desiree Edwards, Deral
Segler and George Boutte, Jr. (alternate) were present to constitute the necessary quorum.
Staff Members present: Planning Director, Colleen Russell
II. Minutes -July 30, 2009 -Public Hearing
Eddie Scaggs made a motion to accept the minutes of July 30, 2009 as presented; Deral Segler
seconded the motion.
Vote -All Yeas -- motion passed.
III. B09-10 (Public Hearing followed by Motion required)
A. B09-10 - M. Gardner -Lot 6, Block 328, Port Arthur Land Company, A-053400 (2700 18cn
Street) Variance for 10-foot deficit in lot width - i.e. lot is currently 50 feet wide
instead of the required 60-foot lot width.
Speaking for: Tynequia Gardner, 2700 18th Street, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Speaking against: None
Mr. Scaggs made a motion to accept the staff recommendation to approve B09-10; Mr. Segler
seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas -Motion Passed
B. B09-11 - J. Sly -Lot 12, Block 62, Port Arthur Land Company, A-053400 (1247 Bch Street)
Variance for 10-foot deficit in lot width - i.e. lot is currently 50 feet wide instead of the
required 55-foot lot width.
Speaking for: Cody, Randy Malouf Builders, 925 McCaleb Road, Montgomery, TX 77316-
5008
Speaking against: None
Mr. Segler made a motion to accept the staff recommendation to approve B09-11; Mr. Boutte
seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas -Motion Passed
C. B09-12 - H. Davis - N 35' of Lot 2, Block 311, Port Arthur Land Company, A-053400 (1536
DeQueen Blvd.) Variance for 15-foot deficit in lot width - i.e. lot is currently 35 feet
wide instead of the required 50-foot lot width.
Speaking for: None
Speaking against: None
Mr. Boutte made a motion to accept the staff recommendation to approve B09-11; Mr. Scaggs
seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas -Motion Passed
D. B09-13 - 0. Guillory -Portion of Tract A, Lots 5 and 6, Block 203, A-053400 (648 Orange
Avenue) Variance for 10-foot deficit in lot width - i.e. lot is currently 40 feet wide
instead of the required 50-foot lot width.
Speaking for: Ora Guillory, 648 Orange Avenue, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Speaking against: None
Mr. Segler made a motion to accept the staff recommendation to approve B09-13 under the
condition that the property is re-platted and property lines are established before
construction begins; Mr. Dinh seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas -Motion Passed
Mr. Boutte made a second motion to approve adjustments to be made by the builder for the
construction of the home in regards to placement within property lines to ensure that
fencing remains in place; Ms. Edwards seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas -Motion Passed
IV. Report from Director -None
V. Future Agenda Items -None
VI. Meeting Adjourned
John Clayton
Chairman
Colleen Russell
Secretary to the Commission
Minutes Approved:
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
T0: THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS
FROM: COLLEEN RUSSELL, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
SUBJECT: VARIANCES FOR HOUSE RECONSTRUCTION (B09-14)
DATE: 11/04/09
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Adjustment is being asked to consider a variance for the following lot(s)/tract(s) in the City of
Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.
VARIANCES WILL BE ON THE FOLLOWING LOT:
LOCATION CURRENT REQUIRED DEFICIENCY
1027 Roosevelt Avenue 50x130 50x140 10ft. Rear
(Detached Garage)
This site is located north of 10th Street and east of Wellford Avenue. It is also known as Lots 5 and 6, Block 2, of
the Pekins Addition A-007400 from the Port Arthur Land Company, Port Arthur, TX 77640-4836. The zoning
is Two-Family housing or Duplex in the back. Notices were sent out in compliance with the Texas Local
Government Code Section 211 as well as the publication being done on November 1, 2009 for the November
19th meeting, more than 15 days prior to the public hearing. A replat is required prior to a permit being
issued or completed construction.
Applicant -Randy Malouf Builders (Cody)
Owner -Bessie M. Prevost
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has no objections to this request due to the hardship of the family not being able to live in their home,
and desiring to have a house in line with City Codes and ordinances.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: None
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None
SUMMARY:
The Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals is requested to reduce the 10 foot setback on the garage. The
City requests no fencing, shrubbery or trees to cause visibility problems. Hedges shall be 2 feet of less. Other
lots with similar situations that will not meet the Code due to insufficient side setbacks, non-conformance
with the Subdivision/Zoning Ordinances shall be similarly viewed. Nevertheless, a legal request is being made
prior to the redevelopment of the lot with a three bedroom-house having two bathrooms.
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
T0: THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS
FROM: COLLEEN RUSSELL, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
SUBJECT: VARIANCES FOR HOUSE RECONSTRUCTION (B09-15)
DATE: 11/04/09
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Adjustment is being asked to consider a variance for the following lot(s)/tract(s) in the City of
Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.
VARIANCES W/LL BE ON THE FOLLOW/NG LOT:
LOCATION CURRENT REQUIRED DEFICIENCY
1144 Rev. Raymond Scott Ave. 50 x 140 60 x 140 10ft. Side
(Formerly Kansas Ave.) (Rev. Raymond Scott Avenue)
This site is located south of W. Thomas Blvd. (A.K.A. James Gamble Boulevard) and east of Reverend Scott
Avenue (A.K.A. Kansas Avenue). It is also known as Part of W 90 ft of Lot 19, Block R-3 Reservation out of
B.B.B. & C.R.R. Company Survey No. 346, Port Arthur Land Company, Port Arthur, TX 77640-5025. The zoning
is "2F" Two-Family housing or Duplex in the back. Notices were sent out in compliance with the Texas Local
Government Code Section 211 as well as the publication being done on November 1, 2009, for the November
19th meeting, more than 15 days prior to the public hearing. A replat may be required prior to a permit
being issued.
Applicant - SWMJ Construction (Nick Leiseth)
Owner -Sylvia Queen
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has no objections to this request due to the hardship of the family not being able to live in their home,
and desiring to have a house in line with City Codes and ordinances.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: None
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None
SUMMARY:
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is requested to reduce the 10 foot set back to seven point five (7.5 feet) along
West Thomas Boulevard. The City requests no fencing, shrubbery or trees to cause visibility problems.
Hedges shall be 2 feet of less. Other lots with similar situations that will not meet the Code due to insufficient
side setbacks, non-conformance with the Subdivision/Zoning Ordinances shall be similarly viewed.
Nevertheless, a legal request is being made prior to the redevelopment of the lot.
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
T0: THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS
FROM: COLLEEN RUSSELL, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
SUBJECT: VARIANCES FOR HOUSE RECONSTRUCTION (B09-16)
DATE: 11/04/09
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Adjustment is being asked to consider a variance for the following lot(s)/tract(s) in the City of
Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.
VARIANCES WILL BE ON THE FOLLOWING LOT:
LOCATION CURRENT REQUIRED DEFICIENCY
1649 18th Street 50 x 140 60 x 140 loft. Side
(New Orleans)
This site is located west of New Orleans and north of 18th Street. It is also known as Lot 12, Block 385, from the
Port Arthur Land Company, Port Arthur, TX 77642-0823. The zoning is "SF" Single- Family housing. Notices
were sent out in compliance with the Texas Local Government Code Section 211 as well as the publication
being done on November 1, 2009, for the November 19th meeting, more than 15 days prior to the public
hearing. A replat may be required prior to a permit being issued.
Applicant -Randy Malouf Builders (Cody)
Owner - Jo Ann Vontoure
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has no objections to this request due to the hardship of the family not being able to live in their home,
and desiring to have a house in line with City Codes and ordinances.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: None
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None
SUMMARY:
The Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals is requested to reduce the 10-foot setback to no less than six
feet. Six point four (6.4 feet) along New Orleans exists and this or six feet will be allowed. The City requests no
fencing, shrubbery or trees to cause visibility problems. Hedges shall be 2 feet of less. Other lots with similar
situations that will not meet the Code due to insufficient side setbacks, non-conformance with the
Subdivision/Zoning Ordinances shall be similarly viewed. The building inspector shall rule on anything
contrary that is to be constructed that will still meet code. Nevertheless, a legal request is being made prior to
the redevelopment of the lot.
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS
FROM: COLLEEN RUSSELL, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
SUBJECT: VARIANCES FOR HOUSE RECONSTRUCTION (B09-17)
DATE: 11/05/09
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Adjustment is being asked to consider a variance for the following lot(s)/tract(s) in the City of
Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas.
VARIANCES W/LL BE ON THE FOLLOWING LOT:
LOCATION CURRENT REQUIRED DEFICIENCY
1248 19th Street 50 x 140 60 x 140 loft. Side
(Charleston Avenue)
This site is located north of Gulfway Drive (A.K.A. State Highway 87) and west of Charleston Avenue. It is also
known as Lot 1, Block 416, from the Port Arthur Land Company, Port Arthur, TX 77640-3660. The zoning is
"SF" Single- Family housing. Notices were sent out in compliance with the Texas Local Government Code
Section 211 as well as the publication being done on November 5, 2009, for the November 19th meeting, 15
days prior to the public hearing. A replat maybe required prior to a permit being issued.
Agent/Applicant -American Home Builders, Inc.
Owner -Jimmy Brown
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has no objections to this request due to the hardship of the family not being able to live in their home,
and desiring to have a house in line with City Codes and ordinances.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT: None
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None
SUMMARY:
The Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals is requested to reduce the 10-foot setback to no less than six
feet. Six point one (6.1 feet) along Charleston exists and this or six feet will be allowed. The City requests no
fencing, shrubbery or trees to cause visibility problems. Hedges shall be 2 feet of less. Other lots with similar
situations that will not meet the Code due to insufficient side setbacks, non-conformance with the
Subdivision/Zoning Ordinances shall be similarly viewed. The building inspector shall rule on anything
contrary that is to be constructed that will still meet code. Nevertheless, a legal request is being made prior to
the redevelopment of the lot.
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