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Home My WebLink AboutPO 7348: GRANTING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 244 (SUP #244) FOR THE OPERATION OF A PRE-OWNED AUTOMOBILE SALES LOT LOCATED AT 1801 WODWORTH BOULEVARD City of ors www.PortArthurTx.gov DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: July 20, 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.O. No. 7348— Granting Specific Use Permit No. 244 (SUP#244)for the Operation of a Pre-Owned Automobile Sales Lot Located at 1801 Woodworth Boulevard Introduction: The purpose of this agenda item is to request that the City Council consider and approve P.O. NO. 7348, granting Specific Use Permit No. 244 (SUP #244) for the operation of a pre-owned automobile sales lot on property located at 1801 Woodworth Boulevard, Port Arthur, Texas. The property is legally described as 0.324 acres of Land, Lots 11 and 12, Block 327, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. Background: On or around May 23, 2025, an application was filed with the Planning and Zoning Commission requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to grant a Specific Use Permit (SUP #244) to operate a pre-owned automobile sales lot at the above-referenced location. A public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission was held on July 7, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.. In accordance with public notification requirements, notices were mailed to all property owners within a 200-foot radius of the subject site and published in the Port Arthur Newspaper on June 12, 2025. The Planning and Zoning Commission, after reviewing the request, voted 3:0 in favor of recommending approval of the SUP to the City Council. "Remember,we 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 The City Council, in response to the Commission's recommendation, approved Proposed Resolution No. 24400 calling for a public hearing on July 29, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., to receive public comments concerning the proposed SUP. Notice of the City Council's public hearing was: • Published in the Port Arthur Newspaper (Weekend Edition: July 12-13, 2025) • Posted on the City's official website on July 8, 2025 • Shared on the City's official social media platforms on July 10, 2025 Budget Impact: None Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve P.O. NO. 7348, granting Specific Use Permit No. 244 (SUP #244) for the development and operation of a pre-owned automobile sales lot at 1801 Woodworth Boulevard, Port Arthur, Texas. "Remember, we 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 P.O.NO.7348 0712012025 pdl PAGE 1 OF 9 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A — ZONING, CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, GRANTING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 244 (SUP #244) FOR THE OPERATION OF A PRE- OWNED AUTOMOBILE SALES LOT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 WOODWORTH BOULEVARD, DESCRIBED AS LOTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK 327, PORT ARTHUR, 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. Z25-06 Affordable Auto Enterprises WHEREAS, in accordance with Appendix A, Section 24-100 of the City of Port Arthur Zoning Ordinance, Derrick Graham, being the owner of Affordable Auto Enterprises, and having proprietary interest in the real property is requesting Specific Use Permit (SUP #244) to allow for the development and operation of a pre-owned automobile sales lot on a 0.324-acre tract of land described as Lots 11 and 12, Block 327, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, and more commonly known as 1801 Woodworth Boulevard; and WHEREAS, the property is currently zoned Commercial Retail (CR), and the use of land for automobile sales requires the issuance of a Specific Use Permit under the provisions of the City of Port Arthur Zoning Ordinance (Appendix A, Section 3); 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 P.O.NO.7348 0712012025 pdl PAGE2OF9 211.006 and 211.007 of the Texas Local Government Code, having been fulfilled, the City Council held a public hearing on July 29, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.; 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 July 7, 2025, with proper notice mailed to adjacent property owners within a 200-foot radius on June 12, 2025, and published in the Port Arthur News on June 14, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 3:0 to recommend approval of the proposed zoning text amendment; 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 adopted Proposed Resolution No. 24400 calling for a public hearing to be held July 29, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.; and WHEREAS, notice of the July 29, 2025 public hearing was published in the Port Arthur News on July 12-13, 2025 (attached as Exhibit "B"), posted on the City's website on July 8, 2025 (attached as Exhibit "C"), and published on the City's social media platforms on July 10, 2025 (attached as Exhibit "D"), in accordance with legal requirements; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that approving Specific Use Permit No. 244 is in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare and promotes orderly development within the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: P.O. NO.7348 0712012025 pdl PAGE 3 OF 9 Section 1. That the Zoning Map of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, be amended to grant Specific Use Permit No. 244(SUP#244)to allow for the development and operation of Automobile Sales/Repair at the following location: 0.324-Acre Tract of Land Lots 11 and 12, Block 327, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas (1801 Woodworth Boulevard, Port Arthur, TX) EXHIBIT "A" Section 2. That the Building Official and the Director of Development Services are hereby authorized and directed to make all necessary updates to the Official Zoning Map to reflect the zoning classifications and use permissions set forth herein. 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 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. P.O.NO.7348 0712012025 pdl PAGE 4 OF 9 Section 7. That because this request has not been protested according to Section 24-105 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 July A.D., 2025 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following votes: AYES: MAYOR: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: Charlotte M. Moses, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney P.O.NO.7348 0712012025 pdl PAGE 5 OF 9 APPROVED FOR AD ISTRATION: n "Ron" Burto , C M, ' y anager Pamela D. Langford, Assist t City Manager-Operations/ Director of Planning and Development Services P.O. NO.7348 07/2012025 pdl PAGE 6 OF 9 EXHIBIT "A" City of Port Arthur Development Services - Planning Zoning Division 41 if Zonin' Case # Z25-06 ti.,?ilt. . - , * -, is {A ,,u11 .. al" - fF 01 I * * 4ii `.� `` t� si f , a S sw y aw . 1.4 ,#: , „ 1EIW t r r d . ,` r34+ Ai • Itti �e t't r111 ti t 0 ' .f- - 85 170 340 510 �= Feet P.O.NO.7348 0712012025 pdl PAGE 7 OF 9 EXHIBIT "B" (NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION) Games B5WWW.PANEWS.0 WEEKEND ULY 12-13,2025 OM PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR Notice is hereby given in accordance with the revised Civil Statutes and the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Port Arthur, that the City Council of the City of Port Arthur will hold a Public Hearing On Tuesday,July 29, 2025,At 6:00 P.M ,to consider the following: PROPOSED CHANGE: A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (Z25-06) TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SUP) FOR THE OPERATION OF AN 'AUTOMOBILE SALES AND/OR REPAIR SHOP" WITHIN A COMMERCIAL RETAIL (CR) ZONED DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR. SITE LOCATION: 1801 WOODWORTH BOULEVARD(SOUTH OF WOODWORTH BOULEVARD BETWEEN 17TH STREET AND 18TH STREET) LEGAL DESCRIPTION; 0.324 ACRE OF LAND, LOTS 11 & 12, BLOCK 327, PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS Citizens with questions regarding the description of this property care-eontact the City Planning Department at(409)983-8133. The public will also be able to view ttt -Public Hearing via the City's website at www.portarthurtx.gov. is/Pamela D. Langford on behalf of Sherri Bellard,City Secretary P.O. NO.7348 07120/2025 pdl PAGE 8 OF 9 EXHIBIT "C" (SOCIAL MEDIA POST) City of Port Arthur Q About Photos Videos More w o: City of Port Arthur Port Arthur City Council is scheduled to hold public hearings on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, beginning at 6 p.m,to receive comments an proposed amendments. The hearings will take place in the City Council Chambers, located on the 5th floor of City Hall. • Livestream access will also be available_The public may view the public hearings online at the city's website. https:// portarthurtx.new.swagit.corrtviews/29111ive You can view the full amendments here:https_// wvrw.por to rthurtx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2582 city Could s ict4c144d to hold pubic rwrq en Ti.sdirr,hay 29.2O29 llopinfic it 0 pA.to ""� --• e.ceA+coM.urws mn prpor.d,r.a,drwrxs. hMings.at take OK* 'the City Could Chow** w** Moo..*.r obon about PWOM4d ar wrxtrux,ts can bo Mooed on the crtyt mufti» 0 1 2 comments 13 shares 115 Like a Comment Share P.O.NO.7348 07/2012025 pdl PAGE 9 OF 9 EXHIBIT "D" (CITY WEBSITE) CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ) PORT ARTHUR ttiVt PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with ZONING MAP AMENDMENT Chapter 211 of the Texas PROPOSED CHANGE: A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (Z25-06) TO Local Government Code GRANT A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SUP) FOR THE OPERATION OF AN and Appendix A — Zoning "AUTOMOBILE SALES AND/OR REPAIR SHOP"WITHIN A COMMERCIAL of the City of Port Arthur RETAIL(CR) ZONED DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR. Code of Ordinances, notice is hereby given that the City Council of the SITE LOCATION: 1801 WOODWORTH BOULEVARD (SOUTH OF City of Port Arthur will WOODWORTH BOULEVARD BETWEEN 17T" STREET AND 18T"STREET) conduct a Public Hearing to receive comments on a proposed zoning map LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 0.324 ACRE OF LAND, LOTS 11 & 12, BLOCK amendment. 327, PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS • Date:Tuesday,July 29, F wt •fir � + 4 2,4 2025 i Aitt Q Time: 6:00 p.m. R ` Location: City of Port Arthur—City Hall,5th 11 it . - „ Floor—Council 11Chambers,4444thrrMrr Street, Port Arthur,TX E _` 77640 1 Livestream Access: The public may also view the Public x. Hearing online by - visiting the City's — officialwebsite at .