HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.17.10 P&Z PUBLIC HEARINGCity of Port Arthur
Planning and Zoning
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Public Hearing
May 17, 2010
Planning Department
P. O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, Texas 77640
(409) 983-8135
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CITY OF PORT ARTHUR PLANNING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, TX 77641-1089
409-983-8135 Fax 409-983-8137
TO: City of Port Arthur Planning Commission Members
FROM: Ronald Burton, Assistant Planning Director
DATE: May 10, 2010
SUBJECT: May 17, 2010 -Planning/Commission Meeting
The Port Arthur Planning Commission will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m.,
Monday, May 17, 2010, in the City Council Chambers on the fifth floor of the City
Hall. The May 17th agenda contains b~ items.
Please make every effort to attend so that we may have a quorum. If for some reason
you cannot attend, please call me at 983-8135.
Enclosure
C: Colleen Russell, Director of Planning
Ronald Burton, Assistant Director of Planning
Paul Brown, Senior Planner
John Comeaux, Assistant City Manager -Operations
Lawrence Baker, Director of Inspections & Code Enforcement
Derrick Holland, Senior Engineering Technician
Kelly Eldridge, Utility Operations
Ross Blackketter, Director of Public Works
Paul Washburn, Assistant Fire Marshall
DELOR[S "BOBBIE" PRINCE, MAYOR
ELIZABETH "LIZ" SEGLER, MAYOR PRO TEM
COUNCILMEMBERS:
JACK CHATMAN, JR.
MORRIS ALBRIGHT, Ill
MARTIN FLOOD
JOHN BEARD, JR.
ROBERT E. W[LLIAMSON
D. KAY WISE
THOMAS J. HENDERSON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010
CITY HALL - 5TH FLOOR CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
STEPHEN FITZGIBBONS
CITY MANAGER
TERRI HANKS
CITY SECRETARY
VALECIA TIZENO
ACCTING CITY ATTORNEY
NOTICE OF TIME, PLACE AND SUBJECT OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO SECTION 211.007, LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, THAT A REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS WILL BE
HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010 AT 5:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5T" FLOOR, 444 FOURTH
STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS.
I. ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING
1I. R10-09 -REPEAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR -TRACT 1-A, BLOCK 9, 1.033 ACRES OF
LAND, REPEAT OF THE S. 45' OF LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 9, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF THOMAS BOULEVARD (A.K.A. 12T" STREET)
AND WEST OF WACO AVENUE).
III. R10-12 -REPEAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR -TRACT 3-A, BLOCK 36, 0.2399 ACRE OF
LAND, REPEAT OF E. 26' OF LOT 3, ALL OF LOT 4 AND W. 5' OF LOT 5, BLOCK 36, LAKESIDE
PARK UNIT 5, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED
SOUTH OF U.S. HIGHWAY 73 AND WEST OF LAKESIDE PLAZA).
REGULAR MEETING
IV. R10-09 AND R10-12 -REPEAT APPROVAL REQUESTED -MOTION REQUIRED
V. MINUTES -April 5, 2010 and April 19, 2010
VI. STAFF REPORT
VII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
P.O. BOX 1089 D PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641-1089 ~ 409/983.8115 ~ 409.983-8291
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DATE AND TIME POSTED: Wednesday May 12 2010 AT 12 NOON
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR -PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: COLLEEN RUSSELL, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
suslECT: R10-09 -REPEAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR -TRACT 1-A, BLOCK 9,
0.1033 ACRE OF LAND, REPEAT OF S. 45' OF LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 9, CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
DATE: 5/7/2010
BACKGROUND:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for the
south 45 feet of Lots 1 & 2, Block 9, to produce one Tract to become Tract 1-A, Block 9, City
of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Texas. The acreage is 0.1033 and the property is located
south of 12th Street and west of Waco Avenue. The zoning is "1"for Industrial. The property
is being used for the construction of asingle-family dwelling. Notices were sent out in
compliance with the Texas Local Government Code Section 212 as well as the publication
was done in the Port Arthur News on Sunday, May 2, 2010, fifteen (15) days prior to the
public hearing.
Agent -LEAP Engineering
Applicant/Owner: Annie Reynolds
RECOMMENDATION:
The planning staff has no objections to the approval of this replat; however the plat will be
filed with the County Clerk's Office as being legally non-conforming due to the width of the
property 45' X 140.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
None
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
Planning staff recommends approval of this replat.
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR -PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: COLLEEN RUSSELL, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
suBIECT: R10-12 -REPEAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR -TRACT 3-A, BLOCK 36,
0.2399 ACRE OF LAND, REPEAT OF E. 26' OF LOT 3, ALL OF LOT 4 AND W. 5' OF
LOT 5, BLOCK 36, LAKESIDE PARK UNIT 5, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS
nnTE: 5/5/2010
BACKGROUND:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for east
26 feet of Lot 3, all of Lot 4 and the west 5 feet of Lot 5, Block 36, to produce one Tract to
become Tract 3-A, Block 36, Lakeside Park Unit 5, City of Port Arthur, Jefferson County,
Texas. The acreage is 0.2399 and the property is located south of U.S. Highway 73 and west
of Lakeside Plaza. The zoning is "SF" for Single-Family. The property is being used for the
construction of asingle-family dwelling. Notices were sent out in compliance with the
Texas Local Government Code Section 212 as well as the publication was done in the Port
Arthur News on Sunday, May 2, 2010, fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing.
Agent - Soutex Surveyors, Inc.
Applicant/Owner: Patricia Downing
RECOMMENDATION:
The planning staff has no objections to the approval of this replat. Plat meets all the city's
requirements.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
None
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
Planning staff recommends approval of this replat.
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MINUTES
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MONDAY, APRIL S, 2010 5:30 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION
CITY HALL - 5T" FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
I. ROLL CALL -Chairman, Richard Cox convened the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Commissioners present: Alma LeBlanc, lnell Moore, Richard Cox, Fernando Ramirez and
Norris Simon, Jr. (Quorum Present).
Staff present: Ronald Burton, assistant planning director, Paul Brown, senior planner and
Pamela Langford, administrative aide
PUBLIC HEARING
II. R10-02 -REPEAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR -TRACT 5-A. 1.199 ACRES OF LAND. REPEAT
OF ALL OF LOTS 5 6 7 8 & 9 BLOCK 7 PORT ACRES TERRACE, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR.
JEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF 64T" STREET AND WEST OF
WEST PORT ARTHUR ROAD )
SPEAKING FOR: Anthony Leger (Soutex Surveyor's, Inc.), 3737 Doctors Drive, Port Arthur, TX
77642
SPEAKING AGAINST: NONE
Mr. Burton informed the commission that the case was first presented on March 1, 2010 and was
tabled by the commission due to use not being known; again on March 15, 2010, which was
cancelled due to no quorum present. He also submitted the 200 foot radius map and plat from
these previous meetings to be entered into the record (Exhibit'A').
Mr. Ramirez asked, "Will the only entrance be on West Port Arthur Road?" Mr. Leger responded
by informing the commissioners that there will be an entrance/exit on 64~h Street, as well as
West Port Arthur Road.
Mr. Simon asked, "Will there be any entrances for deliveries located in the rear of the building?"
Mr. Leger responded, "No."
Mr. Ramirez asked, "What area surrounds the rear of the property?" Mr. Leger responded,
"Residential lots."
Mr. Simon asked, "Would wooden fencing be constructed in the rear to separate the business
from the residential area?" Mr. Leger informed the commission that a privacy buffer will be
constructed.
/Hell Moore moved to close public hearing; Alma LeBlanc seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas -motion passed.
III. Z10-01 -ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE REQUESTED FOR - A 7 27 ACRE TRACT OUT OF LOTS 2
& 7 BLOCK 8 RANGE J PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY SUBDIVISION (LOCATED NORTH OF
STATE HIGHWAY 73 AND EAST OF HIGHWAY 69) A 19 78 ACRE TRACT OUT OF LOTS 3 & 6.
BLOCK 8 RANGE J PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY SUBDIVISION (LOCATED NORTH OF
STATE HIGHWAY 73 AND WEST OF HIGHWAY 69) AND A 20 68 ACRE TRACT OUT OF LOT 1.
BLOCK 8 RANGE L AND LOTS 1 THROUGH 4 BLOCK 8. RANGE K. PORT ARTHUR LAND
COMPANY SUBDIVISION LOCATED NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 73 AND WEST OF
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HIGHWAY 69)_ PROPOSED CHANGE FROM (A) AGRICULTURAL TO (LC) LIGHT COMMERCIAL,
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR. JEFFERSON COUNTY. TEXAS
SPEAKING FOR: Michael Brown (Doornbos), 3746 Park Lane, Port Arthur, TX 77642
SPEAKING AGAINST: NONE
Mr. Burton informed the commissioners that this case was first presented to the commission on
February 1, 2010 as a 7.66 acre tract, which was accepted unanimously. Since then, the
developers have re-submitted the case to include additional acreage.
Mr. Burton informed the commissioners that the Planning Department received correspondence
from the Texas Department of Transportation and is submitting the document to be entered into
record (Exhibit "B').
Mr. Ramirez asked, "What area surrounds the property?" Mr. Burton stated, "Agricultural."
Mr. Ramirez moved to close public hearing; Mr. Simon seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas -motion passed.
IV. Z10 02 -ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE REQUESTED FOR -TRACT II RESERVE "B". 3.578 ACRES
OF LAND [CALLED 3 5625 ACRES OF LAND FAIRWAY ESTATES CITY OF PORT ARTHUR.
j_EFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS [LOCATED NORTH OF JIMMY ]OHNSON BLVD. (A.K.A. 75T"
STREET)_AND WEST OF 9T" AVENUEI
Z10-03 -ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE REQUESTED FOR -TRACT III RESERVE "C". 5.261
ACRES OF LAND (CALLED 5 275 ACRES OF LAND), FAIRWAY ESTATES CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
JEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS (LOCATED SOUTH OF JIMMY JOHNSON BLVD. (A.K.A. 75T"
STREET) AND WEST OF 9T" AVENUEI
Mr. Burton informed the commissioners that the Planning Department received a letter on April
5~h, by fax, from Lance P. Bradley of McPherson, Hughes, Bradley, Wimberley, Steele & Chatelain,
L.L.P., representative of KBMDT Venture (owner), a request to withdraw cases 210-02 and 210-
03 from the P&Z Agenda (Exhibit "C").
Ms. Moore moved to accept the withdrawal of cases 210-02 and 210-03 from the agenda. Ms.
LeBlanc seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas -motion passed
REGULAR MEETING
V. R10-02 -REPEAT APPROVAL REQUESTED -MOTION REQUIRED
Mr. Burton made a recommendation for approval of replat request R10-02.
Fernando Ramirez made a motion to accept the recommendation for approval of case R10-
02; Mr. Simon seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas -Motion passed.
VI. 210-O1 -ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE REQUESTED -MOTION REQUIRED
Mr. Burton made a recommendation for the acceptance of zoning request 210-O1; however the
owners will be held responsible for the cost of extending all utility services to the site, as well as
the cost for drainage and vehicular access.
Alma LeBlanc made a motion to accept the recommendation for acceptance of ZIO-Ol; Inell
Moore seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas -Motion passed.
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VII. E10 01 EXCAVATION PERMIT REQUESTED FOR -KIRK THOMAS. 20 ACRE POND FOR A
RICE FARM ABOUT 500 ACRES~LOCATED BY NORTH STATE HIGHWAY 365 AND ON THE
EAST AND WEST SIDE OF WEST PORT ARTHUR ROADI
Mr. Burton informed the commissioners that this case was first heard by the Planning & Zoning
Commission on Apri18, 2008 and was approved.
Mr. Thomas is currently requesting that a new permit be issued due to very little progress being
made because of "unfavorable weather conditions". Previous permit is due to expire May 16,
2010.
Mr. Ramirez asked that the Planning Department provide documentation supporting the
approval of the permit. He stated that it is important that documentation be provided to the
commissioners supporting claims of approval of previous cases.
Mr. Burton provided a copy of Ordinance No. 08-52 (Exhibit "D") to the commissioners as
documented proof of the acceptance/approval of the previous issued permit (document entered
into record).
Fernando Ramirez made a motion to accept the recommendation for acceptance of EIO-01
along with documentation provided; Inell Moore seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas -Motion passed.
VIII. MINUTES -March 1, 2010
Alma LeBlanc moved to approve the minutes as presented; Inell Moore seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas -motion passed.
IX. REPORT FROM DIRECTOR
NONE
X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Burton informed the commissioners that there are approximately five (5) applications
submitted for the April 19~h Planning & Zoning Meeting.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Simon moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Moore seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
Richard Cox
Chairman
Colleen Russell
Secretary to the Commission
Minutes Approved:
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MINUTES
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010 5:30 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION
CITY HALL - 5T" FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
ROLL CALL -Chairman, Richard Cox convened the meeting at 5:40 p.m.
Commissioners present: Alma LeBlanc, Inell Moore, Richard Cox, Fernando Ramirez and
Norris Simon, Jr. (Quorum Present).
Staff present: Ronald Burton, assistant planning director and Paul Brown, senior planner
PUBLIC HEARING
II. R10-05 -REPEAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR -TRACT 10-A. 0.3204 ACRES OF LAND.
REPEAT OF ALL OF LOTS 10 & 11 BLOCK 246 PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY. CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR JEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF 10TH STREET AND
WEST OF EL PASO AVENUE)
SPEAKING FOR: Anthony Leger (Soutex Surveyor's, Inc.), 3737 Doctors Drive, Port Arthur, TX
77642
SPEAKING AGAINST: NONE
Mr. Ramirez asked, "What will be the use for the replat?" Mr. Leger responded, "It is for asingle-
family dwelling, residential, combining two lots into one tract."
Ms. Moore asked, "Are all of the lots 50 feet in width." Mr. Leger responded, "Yes."
Inell Moore moved to close public hearing; Norris Simon, Jr. seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas -motion passed.
III. R10-06 -REPEAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR - GABRIEL FUNERAL HOME. 2.715 ACRES OF
LAND REPEAT OF PART OF LOTS 6 & 7 BLOCK 6 RANGE "J" PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY,
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR JEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF 39TH
STREET AND EAST OF MEMORIAL BOULEVARD )
SPEAKING FOR: Anthony Leger (Soutex Surveyor's, Inc.), 3737 Doctors Drive, Port Arthur, TX
77642
SPEAKING AGAINST: NONE
Mr. Burton informed the commissioners that twenty-three notices were mailed to adjacent
property owners within 200 feet. No notices were returned to the Planning Department or calls
were received.
Mr. Ramirez asked, "Is a new funeral home being built and the old closing or will this be an
addition to the pre-existing business." Mr. Leger informed the commissioners that the owner is
planning to relocate the funeral home to said location.
/nell Moore moved to close public hearing; Alma LeBlanc seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas -motion passed.
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IV. R10-07 -REPEAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR -TRACTS 3-A AND 3-B 4.749 ACRES OF
LAND REPEAT OF LOT 3 BLOCK 16 PORT ACRES SUBDIVISION, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
LEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF 60TH STREET AND EAST OF
HAZEL AVENUE)
SPEAKING FOR: Anthony Leger (Soutex Surveyor's, Inc.), 3737 Doctors Drive, Port Arthur, TX
77642
SPEAKING AGAINST: NONE
Mr. Burton informed the commissioners that twenty-one notices were mailed to adjacent
property owners within 200 feet. No notices were returned to the Planning Department and one
call was received inquiring about the requested replat (no objection).
Mr. Leger informed the commissioners that the family of said property will reserve the larger
tract (4.749 Acres) for future development and the smaller tract will be utilized by a family
member (nephew) to build.
Ms. Moore asked, "How large is the smaller tract?" Mr. Leger informed the commissioners that
the smaller tract is 0.666 Acres (145' X 200').
Fernando Ramirez moved to close public hearing; Inell Moore seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas -motion passed.
V. R10-08 -REPEAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR -TRACT 4-A. 0.2411 ACRES OF LAND.
REPEAT OF LOTS 4 5 & 6 BLOCK 7. GRIFFING SUBDIVISION, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR.
JEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF 29TH STREET AND WEST OF
11TH AVENUE)
SPEAKING FOR: NONE
SPEAKING AGAINST: NONE
Ms. Moore requested that property dimensions be included in future reports.
Inell Moore moved to close public hearing; Fernando Ramirez seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas -motion passed.
VI. A10-01 -PROPOSED ABANDONMENT REQUESTED FOR - AN ALLEYWAY LOCATED NORTH
OF LOTS 1-6 AND SOUTH OF LOTS 1-7 BLOCK 170. 20 FT. X 300 FT. CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
JEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF PROCTER STREET AND WEST
OF WOODWORTH BOULEVARD)
SPEAKING FOR: NONE
SPEAKING AGAINST: NONE
Mr. Burton informed the commissioners that the Planning Department received an appraisal for
said property, as pursuant to City Ordinance.
He also informed the commissioners that as part of the agreement for the abandonment, the City
of Port Arthur will retain all rights to existing easements to insure authority to enter the
property to service utilities.
Mr. Ramirez asked, "Is the appraised amount for the abandoned property?" Mr. Burton replied,
"Yes."
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Mr. Burton informed the commissioners that the agreement with be drawn-up in collaboration
with the Engineering and Public Works Departments to contribute to the legal document.
Fernando Ramirez moved to close public hearing; Inell Moore seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas -motion passed.
REGULAR MEETING
VII. R10-05 THROUGH R10-08 -REPEAT APPROVAL REQUESTED -MOTION REQUIRED
Mr. Burton made a recommendation for approval of replat requests R10-05, R10-06, R10-07 and
R10-08.
Fernando Ramirez made a motion to accept the recommendation for approval of cases R10-
05, R10-06, RIO-07 and RIO-08; hell Moore seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas -Motion passed.
VIII. A10-01 -ABANDONMENT ACCEPTANCE REQUESTED -MOTION REQUIRED
Mr. Burton informed the commission that the Planning and Engineering staff have no objections
to abandonment request A10-01; therefore a recommendation is being made for the acceptance
of abandonment case A10-01; however City of Port Arthur will retain all rights to existing
easements to insure authority to enter the property to service utilities and an agreement will be
drawn-up in collaboration with the Engineering and Public Works Departments to contribute to
the legal document.
Fernando Ramirez made a motion to accept the recommendation for acceptance of A10-01
meeting the criteria set by the City; Norris Simon, Jr. seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas -Motion passed.
IX. MINUTES -April 5, 2010
Inell Moore stated that there were grammatical errors that needed to be corrected before
approval of the minutes.
Fernando Ramirez made a motion that minutes be corrected and re-presented to the
Commission for acceptance; Alma LeBlanc seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas -Motion passed.
X. STAFF REPORT
Mr. Ramirez asked if a meeting was held regarding housing for the West Side Development. Mr.
Burton stated, "I think there was, but I haven't been informed to what transpired."
XI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
XI1. ADJOURNMENT
Richard Cox
Chairman
Minutes Approved:
Colleen Russell
Secretary to the Commission
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