HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 6051: EDC - EXCAVATION PERMIT (BUSINESS PARK)INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
T0: CITY MANAGER AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: COLLEEN RUSSELL, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
SUBJECT: REPORT OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
EXCAVATION PERMIT -ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
DATE: 11/24/2009
APPLICANT: Economic Development Corporation
LOCATION: Part of Blocks 2 and 10, 120.67 Acres of Land,
EDC Business Park Subdivision (worth of FM 365
and west of West Port Arthur Rd.)
POND AREA: North Pohd - 0.7 Acres
South Pond -5.00 Acres
EXCAVATION PERIOD: One (1) year
FINDINGS:
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Proposed excavation is in compliance
with the requirements of the Port
Arthur Excavation Ordinance (Chapter 94,
Article VII).
The two detention ponds will
complement an existing detention- pond
adjacent to the proposed south pond.
Engineering Consultants, Arceneaux &
Gates, has determined that the detention
ponds are necessary to meet drainage
needs for the EDC Business Park.
The ponds will be part of a larger storm
water drainage project intended to
provide for the future development needs
for the business park:
Earth taken from the proposed pond
areas will be collected in a Five acre spoil
area immediately north of the south pond.
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6. Soil from the construction project. will be
used to cover an exposed ditch culvert
system to promote an aesthetic effective
drainage system throughout the business
park.
7. The City's Public Works Director :has
issued his approval of the proposed
ponding plans.
8. On November 16, 2009, the Planning and
Zoning Commission held a public hearing
and recommended approval of the
permit.
SUMMARY:
Plans shall be submitted to Building Inspection for approval. Applicant(s) shall
follow all sections pertaining to Commercial Excavations and detention ponds as
laid out in the City's Code of Ordinance (Chapter 94, Article VII) shall be adhered to.
Resp lly,
Colleen Russell,
Planning Director
Attachment(s)
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P.O. No. 6051
11/17/09 CWR
P.O. No. 6051
11/17/2009 CWR
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXCAVATION PERMIT
ISSUED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 94, ARTICLE VII
(EXCAVATIONS) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR. TO THE PORT ARTHUR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BUSINESS
PARK PHASE II LOCATED NORTH OF F.M. HIGWAY 365
AND WEST OF WEST PORT ARTHUR ROAD.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 94, Article VII (Excavations) of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Port Arthur, the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of
issuing a permit to the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation for excavation of two
detention ponds (North Pond - 0.7 Acres; South Pond - 5.00 Acres) (Exhibit "A") in the Port
Arthur Economic Development Business Pazk Phase II, which contain earth material in the City of
Port Arthur, upon certain conditions and assurances for the public health, welfare and safety and to
protect the development of the surrounding area; and,
WHEREAS, Engineering Consultants, Arceneaux & Gates, has determined that the detention
ponds aze necessary to meet drainage needs for the Port Arthur Economic Development Business
Pazk Phase II; and,
WHEREAS, the ponds will be part of a lazger storm water drainageproject intended to provide
for the future development needs of the business pazk; and,
WHEREAS, the earth taken from the proposed pond areas will be collected in a five (5) acre
spoil area immediately north of the south pond (Exhibit "A") and be used to cover an exposed ditch
culvert system to promote an aesthetic effective drainage system throughout the business park; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby concurs in the recommendation and findings of the
Planning & Zoning Commission; now, therefore;
P.O. No. 6051
11/17/09 CWR
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That an excavation permit is hereby granted to the Port Arthur Economic
Development Business Corporation for the excavation of earth material on the following tract of
land:
A 120.67 TRACT OF LAND OUT OF AND PART OF
BLOCK 2 AND BLOCK 10,
PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS PARK
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
LOCATED NORTH OF F.M. HIGWAY 365 AND
WEST OF WEST PORT ARTHUR ROAD.
Section 2. That this permit is subject to the terms and conditions of Chapter 94, Article VII
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port Arthur, and Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
which are incorporated and made part hereof by reference.
Section3. That this permit shall be for a time period of one (1) year. Excavation
operations thereafter shall be inspected and evaluated annually for compliance.
Section4. That the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation shall signify
acceptance of the Permit by subscription of a certified copy thereof.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of December, A.D., 2009, at a Regulaz
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES: MA
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
P.O. No. 6051
11/17/09 CWR
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Acting City orn
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Mayor
EXHIBIT "A"
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STORMWATER DETENTION FACILITIES
TO SERVE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BUSINESS PARK PHASE
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PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
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PLANNERS
PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Floyd Batiste, CEO
BOARD MEMBERS
Eli Rabene, President
Kany Thomas, Vice President
Doris Cruse-Green, Seuetary
Carolyn Gulllory
Richard Wycoff
Roosevelt Petry
Kelth Dawn
KBpdne Frenk
Kelly Shanks
APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION
OITV OF PORT ARTH~~U//JJR
BY: dG~ DATE: }y O.r OY
ROSS BLACKKETTER P.E.
TnE: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
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