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Home My WebLink About(2) Z05-02 (PAISD - STADIUM)OSCAR G. ORTIZ MAYOR JOHN BEARD. JR.. MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCIL MEMBERS: CRAIG HANNAH FELIX A. BARKER THOMAS J. HENDERSON MARTIN FLOOD RONNIE H. THOMPSON DELORIS PRINCE MICHAEL "SHANE" SINEGAL c~ty of STEPHEN FITZGIBSONS CITY MANAGER EVANGELINE "VAN" GREEN CITY SECRETARY ~IARK T. SOKOLOW CiTY ATTORNEY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 370.002 Local Government Code a Public Hearing of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at 9:00 a.m., and March 15, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, 444 Fourth Street, To Receive Public Comment As To The Effects In The Community Of The Curfew Ordinance And As To Whether The City Should Continue, Modify Or Abolish The Curfew Ordinance. City Secretary Publication Dates: February 24, 2005 March 26, 2005 RO. BOX 1 389 · PORT ARTHUR TEXAS 77641-1089 · 409/993-8115 · FAX 409/983-8291 INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: STEVE FITZGIBBONS, CITY MANAGER DALE L. WATSON, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING ~. d PUBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Z05-02 (PAISD) 03/11/05 REQUEST: The Port Arthur Independent School District is requesting a Specific Use Permit for a Public Stadium in the Single Family Zoning District on their property on the northwest comer of 9 Ave. and Staff Sgt. Lucian Adams Dr. BACKGROUND: PAISD is proposing to locate a 1,500 seat Junior Varsity stadium at this location. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission met on Monday, February 21, 2005 and recommended that this request be denied. At the time that the Plamfing and Zoning Commission heard this request it included upgrading the stadium to a 10,000 - 12,000 seat 5A stadium at some poim in the future. The Commission had concerns about the noise, light and traffic impacts on the adjoining residential areas. They did not feel that the applicant had addressed these concerns. Subsequent to consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the applicant has made several modifications. (See attached letters from Steve Daylor, AIA of PBK Architects and Hugh McMillan, P.E. of Healthy Resources Enterprise, Inc.) 1. Removed the upgrade to a 5A stadium from consideration. 2. Moved parking to the vicinity of the stadium. 3. Agreed to take steps that would reduce the impacts of light and noise on the adjacent residential areas. 4. Agreed that Staff Sgt. Lucian Adams Dr. would be improved. Due to the substantial change in the request, as outline above, it would seem appropriate to ask the Planning and Zoning Commission to reconsider their recommendation. Prior to reconsideration by the Commission I would expect the following additional information to be provided: 1. What steps will be taken to reduce noise impacts on adjacent areas. 2. What steps will be taken to reduce light impacts on adjacent areas. 3. What improvements would be made to Staff Sgt. Lucian Adams Dr. and the intersection of 94 Ave. and Staff Sgt. Lucian Adams. If this request is sent back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for reconsideration it would be heard on March 28, 2005. The School District has requested that this issue be acted on as quickly as possible. If the Planning and Zoning Commission makes a recommendation on March 28, 2005, the City Council could consider the Specific Permit request at their meeting on March 29, 2005. The PAISD also has requested site plan approval from the Commission for their complete project as required under Section 23-300 of the Zoning Ordinance. The Planning and Zoning Commission has tabled this request until action is taken on the Specific Use Permit request. Another issue that has been raised by the Planning and Zoning Commission is the legal authority of the Commission to act on a site plan request when the request is submitted by other than the owner of the property or the properS' owner's authorized representative. Since the school district has the power of imminent domain, I have asked the City Attorney for an opinion on this issue [see attached memo). The architect is aware of this issue and is trying to get clarification from the school district on the time schedule for acquiring this property. PUBLIC COMMENT: 46 property owners were notified of the proposed zoning change. Speaking Protest - 3 Approval - 5 Written Protest - 10 Approval - 5 HEALTHY RESOURCES ENTERPRISE, INC. CONSULTING ~ ENGINEERING ~ TESTINO ..n M A NAOEMENT 9009 NORTH LOOP EAST. SUITE 158, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77029 Pn 713-673-8440. FX 713-673-8412. WWW.HRE-INC.COM March 4. 2005 Mr. Steve Daylor, AIA PBK Architects 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 2210 Houstom TX 77046 Port Arthur Independent School District New Memorial High School Dear Steve: Please be advised that HRE will design the exterior lighting systems, including the lighting for the football field, baseball field, softball field and tennis courts in such a manner that the lighting will be contained within the boundaries of the school property so as not carry over into the adjacent neighborhood. Furthem~ore, the speakers will also be engineered to direct sound to the bleachers and minimize the sound carry over into the adjacent neighborhood. IfI can be of further assistance in this matter, please contact me. Sincerely, Healthy Resources Enterprise. Inc~ Hugh McMillan. P.E. Senior Vice-President copy -project file 11 Greeqway Plaza, Suite Houston, Texas 77046-I 104 Phone: 713,9650608 Fax: 713,96%4571 www. PBK.cc March 7, 2005 VIA: Email Mr. Dale Watsom Planning City of Port Arthur City Hall - 444 - 4~ Street P.O. Box 1089 Port Arthur, Texas 77641-1089 project: PBK Project No.: Location: New High School Port Arthur Independent School District O454 Part of Lots I & 2. Block 10. Range J, Lots7 & 8. Block 10. Range I. PALCO City of Port Arthur. Texas Port Arthur Independent School District is no longer requesting a specific use permit for a 10.000- 12,000 seat public stadium at the above, mentioned project. Port Arthur Independent School District is requesting the approval of the modified site plan for this project. The modified site plan relocates the student parking from the front of the school to a location west of the school building and adjacent to the athletic fields. Attached is a letter from Healthy Resources. Consulting Engineers to address concerns regarding athletic field lighting and sound system design. Please let us know if you need any additional information. Attachments: Site Plan & Letter from Healthy Resources cc: Dr. Willis Mackey, PA[SD John Holm. Fittz & Shipman File 3E Houston Dallas ! Fort Worth San Antonio League City INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: MARK SOKOLOW, CITY ATTORNEY DALE L. WATSON, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING HIGH SCHOOL SITE PLAN 03/11/05 As I have discussed w/th you, the PAISD is required to obtain site plan approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission for the new high school complex. This is required under Section 23-300 of the Port Arthur Zoning Ordinance. This site plan covers land that is owned by the PAISD, land that they have a purchase agreement on and land that I understand will be acquired under jlaqminent domain. At what point in the purchase and condemnation process would the school district be considered to have sufficient interest in the property to allow the Planning and Zoning Commission to act on their request for site plan approval? Under Section 2.5-100 of the Zoning Ordinance each application for an amendment is required to be made by a person or corporation having a proprietary interest in the property. Would this requirement apply to the requested site plan approval?