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Home My WebLink AboutPR 24411: REQUESTING A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW AUTOMOBILE-RELATED USE TYPES IN LI AND HI DISTRICTS City of nrt rthtt�� Texas www.Po rtArth u rTx.gov DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: June 19, 2025 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ronald "Ron" Burton, CPM, City Manager From: Pamela D. Langford, CPM, Assistant City Manager— Operations/Director of Development Services RE: P.R. NO. 24411 — Resolution Requesting a Second Public Hearing for a Proposed Zoning Text Amendment to Allow Automobile-Related Use Types in LI and HI Districts Introduction: The purpose of this memorandum is to request the City Council's consideration and approval of proposed Resolution No. 24411, authorizing a second public hearing in accordance with Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code to consider a zoning text amendment that would allow automobile-related use-types within Light Industrial (LI) and Heavy Industrial (HI) zoning districts throughout the corporate city limits of Port Arthur, Texas. Background: The City Council held a public hearing on May 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to obtain public input regarding the proposed zoning text amendment. The amendment seeks to permit automobile-related uses, such as repair shops, vehicle service facilities, and related operations, within LI and HI zoning districts to support industrial growth and job creation. Following an internal review, staff determined that statutory publication and notice requirements under Section 211.006 of the Texas Local Government Code were not fully met in advance of the May 6th hearing. In order to ensure legal compliance and public transparency, a second public hearing is required. Budget Impact: None Recommendation: Staff recommend that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing and scheduling a second public hearing to consider the proposed zoning text amendment. The City Secretary's Office, Law Department, and Planning Staff will ensure that all required notice and publication requirements are met prior to the new hearing. P.R. NO. 24411 06/18/2025 PDL PAGE 1 OF 3 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, REQUESTING A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO APPENDIX A, SECTION 3. LAND USES, TO ALLOW AUTOMOBILE-RELATED USE TYPES IN LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) AND HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (HI) ZONED DISTRICTS THROUGHOUT THE CORPORATE CITY LIMITS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 211 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. Z25-02 (CITY OF PORT ARTHUR) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, is authorized under Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code to regulate zoning and land use within the corporate limits of the city; and WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur is considering a zoning text amendment to allow automobile-related use-types within Light Industrial (LI) and Heavy Industrial (HI) zoning districts throughout the city; and WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on May 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., to receive public input on the proposed amendment; and WHEREAS, due to publication requirements not being met in accordance with Section 211.006 of the Texas Local Government Code, a second public hearing is necessary to ensure full compliance with statutory notification and publication provisions; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the holding of a second public hearing will promote transparency and provide additional opportunity for public participation in the zoning amendment process. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: P.R. NO. 24411 06/18/2025 PDL PAGE 2 OF 3 Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That the notice of the public hearing for the Planning and Zoning Commission was published in the newspaper of general circulation in the City of Port Arthur on January 18, 2025, and included in the utility billing statement mailouts for January 2025, as delineated in Exhibit "A". Section 3. That the City Council hereby directs that a second public hearing be scheduled and held on July 29, 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, to consider a proposed zoning text amendment to Appendix A, Section 3. Land Uses, to allow automobile-related use-types in Light Industrial (LI) and Heavy Industrial (HI) zoned districts throughout the corporate city limits of Port Arthur, Texas. Section 4. That the public hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code, including but not limited to Section 211.006 regarding publication and notice. Section 5. 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. Section 6. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution is spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this day of July 2025, at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor: Councilmembers: P.R. NO. 24411 06/18/2025 PDL PAGE 3 OF 3 Noes: Charlotte Moses, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney APPROVED F DMINISTRATION: Ronald "Ron" o , CPM, City Manager Pamela D. Langford, Assistant City Manager-Operations/ Director of Development Services P.R. NO. 24411 06/18/2025 PDL PAGE 4 OF 4 Exhibit "A" r \94:140,00{,--ortr„e_ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CITY OF PORT ARTHUR REGULAR MEETING Notice is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code That The Planning And Zoning Commission Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Hold A Public Hearing On Monday, April 21, 2025, At 5:30 P.M. CST. The Meeting Will Be Held In-Person In The City Council Chambers Of The City Hall Building, Located At 444 4th Street, Port Arthur, Texas. Z25-02 —ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT—The purpose of this Zoning Text Amendment is to amend Appendix A, Section 3 "Land Uses" to permit the following Automobile related uses in the Heavy Industrial District and the Light Industrial District; Tire Sales, Automobile Sales, Automobile Auction, Automobile Repair-Minor, & Automobile Repair & Sales. IF YOU CAN NOT ATTEND THE MEETING, YOU MAY SEND A LETTER, COMMENTS, OR CONCERNS TO THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BEFORE THE APRIL 21, 2025 MEETING DATE - CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, P.O. BOX 1089, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641-1089 OR BE PREPARED TO SPEAK BEFORE TO THE CLOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING APRIL 21, 2025. LETTERS OF PROTEST (OPPOSITION) MAY BE SENT BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS: MAILED: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, ATTN: PLANNING DIVISION, P.O. BOX 1089, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77641-1089 FAXED: (409) 983-8137 EMAILED: PAMELA.LANGFORDPORTARTHURTX.GOV (OR) LARRY.BADONPORTARTHURTX.GOV (OR) ARIES.MILOPORTARTHURTX.GOV IF THERE ARE MORE QUESTIONS, YOU MAY CALL THE PLANNING DIVISION AT (409) 983-8133. ARIES R. MILO, SENIOR PLANNER, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE PLANNING&ZONING COMMISSION CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CORRECTION Notice is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 212 of the Texas Local Government Code That The Planning And Zoning Commission Of The City Of Port Arthur Will Hold A Public Hearing On Monday,April 21,2025,At 5:30 P.M.CST.The Meeting Will Be Held In-Person In The City Council Chambers Of The City Hall Building,Located At 444 4th Street,Port Arthur,Texas. Z25-02—ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT—The purpose of this Zoning Text Amendment is to amend Appendix A, Section 3"Land Uses"to permit the following Automobile Related uses in the Heavy Industrial District and the Light Industrial District;Tire Sales,Automobile Sales,Automobile Auction, Automobile Repair-Minor,&Automobile Repair&Sales A precise drawing and description of this property will be presented at the public hearing and can be examined in the Planning&Zoning Division, Development Services Building,300 4TH Street Port Arthur,Texas 77640. SPECIAL NOTICE WILL BE MAILED TO PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 200'OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES. IF YOU CAN NOT ATTEND THE MEETING, YOU MAY SEND A LETTER, COMMENTS, OR CONCERNS TO THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BEFORE THE APRIL 21, 2025 MEETING DATE-CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, P.O. BOX 1089, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641-1089 OR BE PREPARED TO SPEAK BEFORE TO THE CLOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING APRIL 21,2025. LETTERS OF PROTEST(OPPOSITION)MAY BE SENT BY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS: MAILED:CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,ATTN:PLANNING DIVISION,P.O.BOX 1089,PORT ARTHUR,TX 7 7 641-1 08 9 FAXED:(409)983-8137 EMAILED:PAMELA.LANGFORD@PORTARTHURTX.GOV(OR) LARRY.BADON@PORTARTHURTX.GOV(OR) ARIES.MILO@PORTARTHURTX.GOV IF THERE ARE MORE QUESTIONS,YOU MAY CALL THE PLANNING DIVISION AT(409)983- 8133. ARIES R.MILO, SENIOR PLANNER,PLANNING&DEVELOPMENT SERVICES