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DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DIVISION OF PLANNING AND ZONING
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: August 5, 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. 25090 —A resolution calling for a public hearing to consider a
Specific Use Permit
Introduction:
The Port Arthur City Council is being asked to approve Proposed Resolution No. 25090,
calling for a public hearing to consider granting a Specific Use Permit for approximately
0.9162 acres of land consisting of Tract 11-A, Block 5, Port Acres Addition, Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas. The property is located at 6331 West Port Arthur Road.
The request aims to allow for the operation of the use type "Automobile Sales" in a
"Commercial Retail" zoned district.
Background:
On or around July 2, 2026, the property owner of 6331 West Port Arthur Road applied
for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for the operation of the use type "Automobile Sales"in
a "Commercial Retail" zoned district. Per Appendix A, Section 3: Land Uses, providing
an effective date of January 1, 2023, the use type "Automobile Sales"is prohibited in a
"Commercial Retail" zoned district without the approval of a Specific Use Permit.
In accordance with Appendix A, Section 6.07 of the City of Port Arthur Zoning
Ordinance, the City Council, after public hearing and proper notice to all parties affected
and after recommendations by the Planning and Zoning Commission, may authorize
the issuance of Specific Use Permits for the uses indicated by "SUP" in 3.03. Land Use
"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
Table. Specific Use Permits (SUP) are issued to the property, not to the applicant, use,
or business.
The City Council may, in the interest of the public welfare and to ensure compliance
with this ordinance, establish conditions of operation, location, arrangement, and
construction of any uses listed as Specific Use Permits, the City Council may impose
such development standards and safeguards as the conditions and locations indicate
important to the welfare and protection of adjacent property from noise, vibration, dust,
dirt, smoked, fumes, gas odor, explosion, glare, offensive view, or other undesirable or
hazardous conditions.
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 August 3, 2026, at
5:30 P.M.
Budget Impact:
None
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 25090,
calling for a public hearing to consider granting a Specific Use Permit for approximately
0.9162 acres of land consisting of Tract 11-A, Block 5, Port Acres Addition, Port Arthur,
Jefferson County, Texas. The property is located at 6331 West Port Arthur Road.
The City Council public hearing shall be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 6:00
p.m.
"Remember,use are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O. Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 7764 1-1 089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
P.R.NO.25090
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR 0.9162 ACRES OF LAND CONSISTING OF
TRACT 11-A, BLOCK 5, PORT ACRES ADDITION, PORT ARTHUR,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. (6331 WEST PORT ARTHUR ROAD)
Z26-09 DAVID RUSSELL HINSON
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, is considering a
Specific Use Permit for a 0.9162-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 held a public hearing regarding
the proposed zoning map amendment on August 3, 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 September 22, 2026, at
6:00 p.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 Specific Use Permit affecting the 0.9162-acre tract
described in Exhibit "A".
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
on August 3, 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.
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THAT the City Council shall hold a public hearing to consider a Specific Use Permit
for 0.9162-acres of Land consisting of Tract 11-A, Block 5, Port Acres Addition, Port
Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas, delineated in Exhibit"A" on September 22, 2026, at 6:00
p.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 August, 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:
Christe Whitley Ned, TRMC, City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney
APPROVED FO' AD INISTRATION:
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Ronald "Ron" 1 rton, CPM, City Manager
Pamela D. Langford, Assis "ant City Manager-Operations/
Director of Development Services
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EXHIBIT "A
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CHARLOTTE M.MOSES,MAYOR Energy RONALD BURTON,CPM
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COUNCIL MEMBERS: CITY SECRETARY
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WARREN PENA Texas CITY ATTORNEY
KAALA JACOBS
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, September 22, 2026, At 6:00 P.M., to consider the following:
PERMIT REQUEST: A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (Z26-09) TO CONSIDER THE
GRANTING OF A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION
OF AUTOMOBILE SALES IN A COMMERCIAL RETAIL DISTRICT.
SITE LOCATION: 6331 West Port Arthur Road (PID: 85615)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: BEING 0.9162 ACRE OF LAND, TRACT 11-A, BLOCK 5, PORT
ACRES ADDITION, 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: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, BY 10:00 A.M.
PUBLICATION DATE:SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026