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Home My WebLink AboutPR 24985: CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT City of ort rthu ` tf'lfl\ www.PortArthurTx.gov DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION OF PLANNING AND ZONING INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: May 27, 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. 24985 — 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. 24985, calling for a public hearing to consider granting a Zoning Map Amendment for 15.48 Acres of Land out of and a part of 65 Tr 6&7, I W Burton, 12.610 383 Tr 6, R Wilson Labor 2.890, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. The property is located West of Dowling Road and North of S. 8th Street. The request aims to amend the zoning from an Agricultural District (AG) to a Heavy Industrial District (HI) for the development of two (2) Batch Plants. Background: On or around April 29, 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 Council, institute a study and proposal for changes and amendments in public interest. "Remember,He 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 The Planning & Zoning Department has sent out notification of the hearing date and time 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 June 1, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. Budget Impact: None Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider the approval of Proposed Resolution No. 24985, calling for a public hearing to consider granting a Zoning Map Amendment for approximately 15.48 Acres of Land out of and a part of 65 Tr 6&7, I W Burton, 12.610 383 Tr 6, R Wilson Labor 2.890, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. The City Council public hearing shall be held on Tuesday, July 14, 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 P.R.NO. 24985 5/27/2026-VH PAGE 1 OF 7 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT FOR 15.48 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF AND A PART OF 65 TR 6&7, I W BURTON, 12.610 383 TR 6, R WILSON LABOR 2.890, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (LOCATED WEST OF DOWLING ROAD AND NORTH OF S. 8TH STREET) Z26-08 SHERRY JANNISE. WHEREAS, it is being requested that the City Council consider a Zoning Map Amendment for 15.48 Acres of Land out of and a part of 65 Tr 6&7, I W Burton, 12.610 383 Tr 6, R Wilson Labor 2.890, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, as delineated in Exhibit "B"; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 211 in the Texas Local Government Code, a public hearing must precede any zoning change; and, WHEREAS, Section 211.006(a) of the Texas Local Government Code requires notice of the public hearing before the governing body to be published in the official newspaper or a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality before the fifteenth (15th) day before the date of the hearing. 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 case on June 1, 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 adjacent property owners within a 200-ft radius of the proposed site on May 16, 2026. THAT, a public hearing with the Port Arthur City Council to consider this Zoning Map Amendment for 15.48 Acres of Land out of and a part of 65 Tr 6&7, I W Burton, 12.610 383 Tr 6, R P.R. NO.24985 5/27/2026-VH PAGE 2 OF 7 Wilson Labor 2.890, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, as delineated in Exhibit "B" shall be held on July 14, 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, in accordance with Section 211 .006(a) of the Texas Local Government Code, public notice of the Port Arthur City Council public hearing shall be published in the official newspaper or a newspaper of general circulation in the City before the fifteenth (15th) day before the date of the public hearing, in substantially the same form as delineated in Exhibit "A." 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 June, 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.R.NO.24985 5/27/2026-VH PAGE 3 OF 7 ATTEST: Christe Whitley Ned, TRMC, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney APPROVED FOR MIN STRATION: ald "Ron" urto , P , City Manager 1/innuic-- 12.0 Pamela D. Langford, CPM, Assistant City Manager-Operations/ Director of Development Services P.R. NO.24985 5/27/2026-VH PAGE 4 OF 7 EXHIBIT "A" CHARLOTTE MOSES,MAYOR . RONALD BURTON,CPM THOMAS KINLAW,III City of CITY MANAGER MAYOR PRO TEM .4) Ai CIIRISTE NED,TRMC COUNCIL MEMBERS: ^— CITY SECRETARY WILLIE BAE LEWIS,JR. O T t T t h U T CAL J.JONES ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO DONEANE BECKCOM Texas CITY ATTORNEY HAROLD L.DOUCET,SR. DONALD FRANK,SR. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR Notice is hereby given in accordance with the revised Civil 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 Tuesday, July 14, 2026, At 10:00 A.M., to consider the following: PROPOSED CHANGE: A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (Z26-08) TO CONSIDER A ZONE CHANGE FROM AGRICULTURAL (AG) TO HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (HI) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TWO (2) BATCH PLANTS. SITE LOCATION: WEST OF DOWLING ROAD AND NORTH OF S. 8TH STREET (PID: 134693) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: BEING 15.48 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF AND A PART OF 65 TR 6&7, I W BURTON, 12.610 383 TR 6, R WILSON LABOR 2.890, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. Citizens with questions regarding the description of this property can contact the City Planning Department at (409) 983-8133. The public will also be able to view the Public Hearing via the City's website at www.portarthurtx.gov. Christe Ned, TRMC, City Secretary DEADLINE DATE: MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026 BY 10:00 A.M. PUBLICATION DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE27, 2026 P.R. NO.24985 5/27/2026-VH PAGE 5 OF 7 EXHIBIT " B " P.R.NO.24985 5/27/2026-VH PAGE 6 OF 7 City of Port Arthur Development Services - Planning & Zoning Division Zonin' Case #Z26-08 'L 4Fsu { fR• Y e A y4 r,.., 0 287.5 575 1,150 1,725 MOM 11111111111111 Fevt ARIES R MILO. SENIOR PLANNER PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT SERVICE P.R. NO. 24985 5/27/2026—VH PAGE 7 OF 7 1 Now