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DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DIVISION OF PLANNING AND ZONING
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: April 2, 2026
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald "Ron" Burton, City Manager, CPM
From: Victoria Hernandez, Administrative Aide
Development Services
RE: P.R. NO. 24887 — A resolution calling for a public hearing to consider a
Zoning Map Amendment (Zone Change).
Introduction:
The Port Arthur City Council is being asked to consider the approval of Proposed
Resolution No. 24887, calling for a public hearing to consider granting a Zoning Map
Amendment for approximately .2987 acres of land, Lot 17, Part Block 7, Lot 1, Part
Block 32, Triangular Tr 220.37X206.06X128.82' Port Acres Subdivision, Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas.
The property is located at 2219 Canal Street.
The request aims to amend the zoning from Low-Density Residential District (LDR) to
a Commercial Retail District (CR) for the operation of a car wash.
Background:
On or around March 25, 2026, an application for a Zoning Map Amendment was filed
with the Planning & Zoning Division.
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
"Rememiret are here to serN e the Citizens of Port :krthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
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 at least 15 days before
the public hearing.
The Planning & Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on April 20, 2026, at
5:30 P.M.
Budget Impact:
None
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider the approval of Proposed Resolution
No. 24887, calling for a public hearing to consider granting a Zoning Map Amendment
for approximately .2987 acres of land, Lot 17, Part Block 7, Lot 1, Part Block 32,
Triangular Tr 220.37X206.06X128.82' Port Acres Subdivision, Port Arthur, Jefferson
County, Texas.
The property is located at 2219 Canal Street.
The City Council public hearing shall be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 10:00 A.M.
"Remember, He are here to sen e 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 MAP AMENDMENT FOR .2987
ACRES OF LAND, LOT 17, PART BLOCK 7, LOT 1, PART
BLOCK 32, TRIANGULAR TR 220.37X206.06X128.82'
PORT ACRES SUBDIVISION, PORT ARTHUR,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. (LOCATED AT 2219
CANAL STREET)
Z26-04 KENNETH RAY RICE, JR.
WHEREAS, it is being requested that the City Council consider a Zoning Map Amendment for
.2987 acres of land, Lot 17 Part Block 7, Lot 1 Part Block 32, Triangular Tr 220.37X206.06X128.82'
Port Acres Subdivision, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, as delineated in Exhibit "A"; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 211 in the Texas Local Government Code, a public hearing
must precede any zoning change.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
THAT the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
THAT the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing for this case on April 20,
2026.
THAT the notice of the public hearing for the Planning and Zoning Commission was published
in the city's official newspaper and mailed to thirteen (13) adjacent property owners within a 200-ft
radius of the proposed site on March 27, 2026.
THAT a public hearing with the Port Arthur City Council to consider this Zoning Map
Amendment for .2987 acres of land, Lot 17, Part Block 7, Lot 1, Part Block 32, Triangular Tr
220.37X206.06X128.82' Port Acres Subdivision, Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, as delineated
in Exhibit "A" shall be held on May 19, 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.
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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 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
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary
APPROV M:
Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
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Roniald "F�on" Burton, GPM, Q Y Y 9 Mara ar
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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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City of Port Arthur
Development Services - Planning & Zoning Division
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