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Home My WebLink AboutPO 7396: AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE FROM A COMMERCIAL GENERAL DISTRICT TO A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (ire of (ftrt rthu�� www.PortArthurTx.gov DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION OF PLANNING AND ZONING INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: March 18, 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.O. NO. 7396—Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance granting a zoning change from a Commercial General District to a Light Industrial District. Introduction: The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's consideration and approval of P.O. NO. 7396, amending Appendix A — Zoning of the City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances by granting a Zoning Map Amendment for approximately 5.3-acres of land consisting of Range 1, Block 7, Lots 1-6, Tract 1 & 2, Sabine Pass, Jefferson County, Texas, to change the zoning from Commercial General District (CG) to Light Industrial District (LI) District to allow for recreational vehicle park development. This request allows for the legal establishment of recreational vehicle park activity within a master-planned development. The zoning map amendment will bring the proposed development into compliance with zoning regulations. Background: On or around November 2, 2025, the property owner 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". "Remember,w e are here to sen a the Citizens of Port Arthur" P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743 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. The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on February 2, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. Notification of the City Council hearing date and time, March 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. was published in the city's official newspaper and mailed to adjacent property owners within a 200-foot radius, a minimum of 15 days prior to the public hearing. Budget Impact: None Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider the approval of Proposed Ordinance No. 7396, to consider granting a zone change request for approximately 5.3 acres of land located in the Sabine Pass Addition, Jefferson County, Texas. The property is located South of Mechanic Street and Northeast of Dowling Road. 111 "Remember, ye are here to serNe 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.7396 3/18/2026-ARM PAGE 1 OF 10 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A — ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, BY GRANTING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 5.3 ACRES OF LAND CONSISTING OF RANGE 1, BLOCK 7, LOTS 1-6, TRACT 1 & 2, SABINE PASS, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, LOCATED SOUTH OF MECHANIC STREET AND NORTHEAST OF DOWLING ROAD FROM COMMERCIAL GENERAL (CG) TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) TO ALLOW RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK DEVELOPMENT; (VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SHALL BE PUNISHED BY A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $2,000, AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 1, SECTION 1-13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND EACH DAY WHICH VIOLATION IS PERMITTED TO EXIST SHALL IS 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. Z25-09 — 8 GRAND PLUS, LLC WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code, and Appendix A, Section 6.03(A) of the City of Port Arthur Zoning Ordinance, the Planning and Zoning Commission received a complete application on or about November 2, 2025, from 8 Grand Plus, LLC, being the owner and having a proprietary interest in the real property consisting of approximately a 5.3-acre Tract of Land consisting of Range 1, Block 7, Lots 1-6, Tract 1 & 2, Sabine Pass, Jefferson County, Texas, has petitioned the City Council requesting a zoning map amendment for said property from Commercial General (CG) to Light Industrial (LI); 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 211.006 and 211.007 of the Texas Local Government Code, having been fulfilled, the City Council held a public hearing March 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.; and P.O. NO.7396 3/18/2026-ARM PAGE 2 OF 10 WHEREAS, the property will be combined and developed by the Owner, its affiliates, or their successors and assigns for construction and use in general accordance with Appendix A, Sections 3.03 and 2.05 (C) of the City's Zoning Ordinance; 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 February 2, 2026, as well as written notices were sent to each owner, before the 10th day before the hearing date, as indicated by the most recent approved municipal tax roll, of real property within 200 feet of the property on which the change in classification is proposed; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended "Approval" of this request; 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 held a public hearing for this case on March 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Official notice of the time and place of the hearing was published in the official newspaper of the City of Port Arthur on March 7, 2026, before the 15th day of said hearing, as delineated in Exhibit "A"; and, WHEREAS, the Port Arthur City Council has reviewed this proposed Ordinance 141 and finds that it would be in the public interest and general welfare of the city, complies with the intent of the City of Port Arthur Comprehensive Plan, and is necessary in light of changes in the neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this proposed ordinance ensures the compatibility of land uses and allows for the adjustment of changing demands to meet the current needs of the community by meeting the following purpose in accordance with Appendix "A", Section 2.05 (C) of the City's Zoning Ordinance; and P.O.NO.7396 3/18/2026-ARM PAGE 3 OF 10 WHEREAS, the proposed change could have been protested in accordance with Section 211,006(d) of the Texas Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, Section 211.006(d)(f) of the Texas Local Government Code and Section 6.03 of Appendix A-Zoning, of the Port Arthur Code of Ordinances are applicable for the proposed change to take effect; and WHEREAS, these laws require a simple majority vote of all members of the City Council; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: Section 1. That the zoning designation on the following tract(s) of land located in the City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, be and the same is changed from the Commercial General (CG) to Light Industrial (LI)District: 5.3-ACRE TRACT OF LAND CONSISTING OF RANGE 1, BLOCK 7, LOTS 1-6, TRACTS 1 & 2, SABINE PASS, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS EXHIBIT "B" Section 2. That the Building Official and the Director of Planning & Development Services are authorized and directed to make all necessary changes to the official "Zoning Map, City of Port Arthur, Texas," on file in the offices of Inspections and Permitting and the Planning and Zoning Divisions, so as to reflect on said Map, the changes hereby made in conformity with the legend of said Map. 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. P.O.NO.7396 3/18/2026-ARM PAGE 4 OF 10 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. Section 7. That the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Port Arthur has recommended that this request be approved; therefore, a three-fourths (3/4) majority (6 votes) is not required for the adoption of this Ordinance in accordance with Section 6.03(F)(1) of Appendix A—Zoning of the Port Arthur Code of Ordinances. READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this day of April, 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: Charlotte M. Moses, Mayor P.O.NO.7396 3/18/2026-ARM PAGE 5 OF 10 ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney APPROVED FO MINISTRA N: "Ron" Burt , , Cit Man er Pamela D. Lang ord, Assistan ity anager-Operations/ Director of Development Services P.O.NO.7396 3/18/2026-ARM PAGE 6 OF 10 EXHIBIT "A" P.O.NO.7396 3/18/2026—ARM PAGE 7 OF 10 Weekend. March 7 -. 8. 2026/ The News_. 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 Civii 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 Tues- day,March 24,2028,at 10:00 a.m.,to considee the?oaowing PROPOSED CHANGE;A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT(Z25-09)TO CHANGE FROM COMMER- CIAL GENERAL(CG)TO A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT(Li)FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN RV PARK. LEGAL DESCRIPTION:5.3 ACRES OF LAND,RG.1,BLOCK 7.LOTS 1-6.TRACTS 1& 2.SABINE PASS,JEFFERSON COUNTY,TEXAS(PROPERTY IS LOCATED SOUTH OF MECHANIC STREET&NORTHEAST OF DOWLING ROAD)I JCAD PARCEL#1404156&($98848) Citizens with questions regarding the description of this properly can contact the City Planning De- partmenl al(409)983-81333.The public will also be able to view the Public Hearmg.via the City's website at www.portarthurtx.gov. Is/Sherri Bellard Sherri Bedard City Secretary,TRMC- P.O.NO.7396 3/18/2026-ARM PAGE 8 OF 10 EXHIBIT " B " P.O. NO.7396 3/18/2026-ARM PAGE 9 OF 10 I I O MI O P.O.NO.7396 3/18/2026-ARM PAGE 10 OF 10 1. City of Port Arthur Development Services - Planning & Zoning Division Zonin• Case #Z25-09 'L x ; tililleillirl ,, t ro II SA � Atli♦ -- '+ t. sf A t -. �"�$ 0 { ill a 1 tr mot'' j( -' Iy )4i 21 0\ '.7,',i ', le 0 ' ,. .-- ','_ , :s::„........... ...-- .; ,,,,ag - - i.)10141- ��.rr „,,,,...----- Tet.as 0 120 240 480 720 Fi.t.