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Home My WebLink AboutPR 241619: CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONE CHANGE (mot nrt rthur www.PortArthurTx.gov DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION OF PLANNING AND ZONING INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: November 7, 2025 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. 24619 —A resolution calling for a public hearing to consider a Zone Change Introduction: The Port Arthur City Council is being asked to approve Proposed Resolution No. 24619, calling for a public hearing to consider granting a zone change request for approximately 9.59 acres of land, being out of the Peek Addition, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. The property is located at 105 Highway 365. The request aims to change the zoning from a "Commercial General" zoned district to a "Light Industrial" zoned district for the operation of the use type "Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park". Background: On or around September 11, 2025, the property owner of 105 Highway 365, applied for a Zone Change request. The request aims to change the zoning from a "Commercial General" zoned district to a "Light Industrial" zoned district for the operation of the use type "Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park". Per Appendix A, Section 3: Land Uses, providing an effective date of January 1, 2023, the use type "Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park"is prohibited in a "Commercial General" zoned district. "Remember,we are here to sere 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. The Planning & Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on November 3, 2025 at 5:30 P.M. Budget Impact: None Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 24619, calling for the City Council to conduct a public hearing to consider granting a zone change request for approximately 9.59 acres of land, being out of the Peek Addition, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. The property is located at 105 Highway 365. The City Council public hearing shall be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. "Remember, vs 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.R.NO.24619 11/7/2025-ARM PAGE 1 OF 7 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONE CHANGE REQUEST FOR A 9.59-ACRE TRACT OF LAND BEING OUT OF THE PEEK ADDITION, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. (105 HIGHWAY 365) Z25-07-WAEL DARWISH WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, is considering a zone change request for a 9.59-acre tract of land, more particularly described and depicted in Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code requires that a public hearing be conducted prior to adopting any zoning regulation or zoning district boundary change, and that proper notice of such hearing be published in the City's official newspaper at least (15) days before the hearing date; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted its public hearing on the proposed zoning map amendment on November 3, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Fifth Floor, City Hall, 444 4th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, with the option for participation by 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 January 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.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 the requested zoning map amendment for the 9.59-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 held a public hearing for this on November 3, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Fifth Floor, City Hall, 444 4`h Street, Port Arthur, Texas, or by telephonic and videoconference. P.R.NO.24619 11/7/2025-ARM PAGE 2 OF 7 THA h a public hearing to consider the proposed zoning map amendment for the 9.59-acre tract of land located in the Peek Addition, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, as delineated in Exhibit "A," shall be held on January 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers, Fifth Floor, City Hall, 444 4th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, or by telephonic or videoconference.. THAT notice of the public hearing shall be published in the City's official newspaper at least (15) days prior to the date of the hearing, in accordance with Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code. 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 December, 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: Charlotte M. Moses, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary P.R.NO.24619 11/7/2025-ARM PAGE 3 OF 7 APPROVED AS TO FORM: Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney APPROVED F ' • ► INISTRATION: gig Ro d "Ron" B on,t PM, C. ana er 04lot (1). Pamela D. Langford, Assistan ity Manager-Operations/ Director of Development Services P.R.NO.24619 11/7/2025-ARM PAGE 3 OF 5 EXHIBIT "A" P.R.NO.24619 11/7/2025—ARM PAGE 4 OF 5 City of Port Arthur Development Services - Planning Sr Zoning Division Zoning Case #Z25-07 , Pi �� y i r?y ,,1 ----..' .-.-. 1j ip m I*ll .1 sgYa�t�p°�S e a # *J 4.•:p (e t ' . a 4 ..r �� 1 - . r " a . ... PIA WS Nit 4 . -* c 1• 'i . >; + *. �, 1 ` '' t,.F t ; 7 . . !, k —t aS'�, < � _ • �— '--- w k`([ 6 - 1 # 666 f � ° ''Ilrikr. ., ''-r,4 k..- , ',.. ' :ALI 1 1114 rAM 44.•. P a. ' 4 ..- s 1s 4 t , C try,,1 7: ter/ /JAY — ._ d .. �. �, { Y P.R.NO.24619 11/7/2025-ARM PAGE 5 OF 5 '