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DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DIVISION OF PLANNING AND ZONING
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: January 12, 2026
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. 24735—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. 24735,
calling for a public hearing to consider granting a zone change request for
approximately 5.3 acres of land, being out of the Sabine Pass Addition, City of Port
Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. The property is located South of Mechanic Street and
Northeast of Dowling Road.
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 October 27, 2025, the property owner of 3537 39th Street, 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".
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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.
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 will conduct a public hearing on February 2, 2026,
at 5:30 P.M.
Budget Impact:
None
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 24735,
calling for the City Council to conduct a public hearing to consider granting a zone
change request for approximately 5.3 acres of land, being out of the Sabine Pass
Addition, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. The property is located South of
Mechanic Street and Northeast of Dowling Road.
The City Council public hearing shall be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 10:00
a.m.
"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
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER A ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED FOR A 5.300-ACRE
TRACT OF LAND BEING OUT OF THE SABINE PASS ADDITION,
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. (SOUTH
OF MECHANIC STREET AND NORTHEAST OF DOWLING ROAD)
Z25-09- 8 GRAND PLUS LLC.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, is considering a
zoning change request for a 5.300-acre tract of land, more particularly described and
depicted in Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government
Code, a public hearing is required prior to the adoption of any zoning change, and proper
notice of such hearing must be published in the City's official newspaper at least fifteen
(15) days prior to the date of the hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing
regarding the proposed zoning map amendment on February 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers, located on the Fifth Floor of City Hall at 444 4th Street, Port
Arthur, Texas, with the option for participation via 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 February 24, 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
action on the proposed granting of a zone change request affecting the 5.300-acre tract
described in Exhibit "A".
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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 will hold a public hearing for this
on February 2, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Fifth Floor, City Hall, 444
4th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, or by telephonic and videoconference.
THAT a public hearing to consider a zone change request for a 5.300-acre tract of
Land being out of the Sabine Pass Addition, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas,
delineated in Exhibit "A" shall be held on February 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the City
Council Chambers, Fifth Floor, City Hall, 444 4th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, or by
telephonic and videoconference.
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.
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 January, A.D. 2026, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES:
MAYOR
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
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Charlotte M. Moses, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney
APPROVED FO DMINISTRATION:
Ronald "Ron" Burton, PM, City Manager
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Pamela D. Langford, Assistant City Manager-Operations/
Director of Development Services
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EXHIBIT "A"
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