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Planning and Zoning
Commission
Public Hearing
February 6, 2012
Planning Department
P. O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, Texas 77640
(409) 983 -8135
(409) 983 -8137 fax
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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
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TO: City of Port Arthur Planning Commission Members
FROM: Ronald Burton, Planning Director
DATE: February 2, 2012
SUBJECT: February 6, 2012 - Planning /Commission Meeting
The Port Arthur Planning Commission will meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m.,
Monday, February 6, 2012, in the City Council Chambers on the fifth floor of the City
Hall. The February 6, 2012 agenda contains r 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
Cc: John Comeaux, Assistant City Manager - Operations
Ross Blackketter, Director of Public Works
Lawrence Baker, Director of Inspections & Code Enforcement
Paul Washburn, Assistant Fire Marshall
Paul Brown, Senior Planner
Kelly Eldridge, Utility Operations
Derrick Holland, Senior Engineering Technician
DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE, MAYOR
HAROLD DOUCET, SR., MAYOR PRO TEM
COUNCILMEMBERS:
RAYMOND SCOTT, JR.
ELIZABETH "LIZ" SEGLER
MORRIS ALBRIGHT, III
JOHN BEARD, JR.
ROBERT E. WILLIAMSON
DERRICK FREEMAN
KERRY "TWIN" THOMAS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
JOHN A. COMEAUX, P.E.
ACTING CITY MANAGER
SHERRI B ARP
CITY SECRETARY
VALECIA TIZENO
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012
CITY HALL - 5T" FLOOR CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
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 212.015, 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, FEBRUARY 6, 2012 AT 5:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER, 5T" FLOOR, 444
FOURTH STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS.
I. ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING
II. R12 -02 - REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR - TRACTS 1 & 2, 12.22 ACRES OF LAND,
REPLAT A PORTION OF LOTS 1, 7 & 8, BLOCK 13, RANGE "G ", P.A.L.C.O. SUBDIVISION, CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF F.M. HIGHWAY
365 AND WEST OF STATE HIGHWAY 347 /A.K.A. TWIN CITY HIGHWAY]).
III. R12 -03 - REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR - TRACT 3-A,.1664 ACRE TRACT CONSISTING
OF LOTS 3 AND 4, RESERVATION 15 RESERVE, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF W. 9TH STREET AND WEST ON GRANNIS AVENUE).
IV. R12 -04 - REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR - TRACT 6-A,.1607 ACRE TRACT CONSISTING
OF LOTS 6 AN 7, BLOCK 10, PEKIN ADDITION, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF JAMES GAMBLE BOULEVARD [A.K.A. WEST THOMAS
BOULEVARD] AND WEST ON WELFORD AVENUE).
V. R12 -05 - REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR - TRACT 7 -A, .1607 ACRE OF TRACT
CONSISTING OF LOTS 7 AND 8, RESERVATION 13 RESV, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON
COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF WEST 9TH STREET AND EAST OF REV.
RAYMOND SCOTT AVENUE /A.K.A. KANSAS AVENUE]).
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VI. Z12 -01 - ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE REQUESTED FOR - APPROXIMATELY A 20.00 ACRE
TRACT OF LAND CONSISTING OF ALL OF LOT 7, BLOCK 9, RANGE I, P.A.L.C.O. ADDITION, CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTIES LOCATED NORTH OF 57TH
STREET AND WEST OF 9TH AVENUE). PROPOSED CHANGE FROM: SINGLE - FAMILY -TO -
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 7 (PD -7).
REGULAR MEETING
VII. R12 -02 THROUGH R12 -05 - REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED - MOTION REQUIRED
VIII. Z12 -01 - ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE REQUESTED - MOTION REQUIRED
IX. MINUTES - DECEMBER 5, 2011
X. STAFF REPORT
XI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
XII. ADJOURNMENT
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Ronald Burton
Director of Planning
DATE AND TIME POSTED: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2. 2012 AT 10:00 A.M.
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: RONALD BURTON, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
SUBJECT: R12 -02 - REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR - TRACTS 1 & 2, 12.22 ACRES
OF LAND, REPLAT OF A PORTION OF LOTS 1,7 AND 8, BLOCK 13, RANGE "G",
PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY SUBDIVISION, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF F.M. HIGHWAY 365 AND TWIN CITY HIGHWAY /A.K.A. STATE
HIGHWAY 347]).
DATE: 2/1/2012
BACKGROUND:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for the
following:
On Friday, January 27, 2012, five (5) notices were mailed to adjacent property owners
within a 200 ft. radius and the notice was published in the Port Arthur News on Friday,
January 20, 2012; more than ten (10) days prior to the P &Z public hearing scheduled for
February 6, 2012.
Rep lat of
A portion of Lots 1, 7 and 8, Block 13, Range "G"
Tract Name(s):
Tract 1 & 2, Block 13, Range "G"
Total Acreage:
12.22 Acres of Land
Location:
southwest corner of F.M. Highway 365 and Twin City
Hi hway A.K.A. State Highway 347
Physical Address:
4800 Highway 365
Zoning:
"LC" Light Commercial
Abutting Zoning:
North /East /West: `ZC " Light Commercial
South: SF Single Famil
Purpose of Replat:
To expand the existing store by adding to the existing site.
On Friday, January 27, 2012, five (5) notices were mailed to adjacent property owners
within a 200 ft. radius and the notice was published in the Port Arthur News on Friday,
January 20, 2012; more than ten (10) days prior to the P &Z public hearing scheduled for
February 6, 2012.
Applicant /Agent - Donald R. King, P.E. - Fitz & Shipman, Inc.
Owner- H -E -B Grocery Company, LP
RECOMMENDATION:
The planning staff recommends approval.
BUDGETARY /FISCAL EFFECT:
None
STAFFING /EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
Planning staff recommends approval of this replat.
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TO: THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: RONALD BURTON, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
SUBJECT: R12 -03 - REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR - TRACT 3 -A, 0.1664 ACRE OF
LAND, REPLAT OF LOTS 3 AND 4, RESERVATION 15 RESV, 937 GRANNIS
AVENUE, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY
LOCATED NORTH OF WEST 9TH STREET AND WEST OF GRANNIS AVENUE).
DATE: 2/1/2012
BACKGROUND:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for the
following:
On Wednesday, January 25, 2012, twenty -two (22) notices were mailed to adjacent
property owners within a 200 ft. radius and the notice was published in the Port Arthur
News on Friday, January 20, 2012; more than ten (10) days prior to the P &Z public hearing
scheduled for February 6, 2012.
Applicant /Agent - Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission
Owner- Carolyn Brown
Replat of
Tract Name(s):
Total Acreage:
Lots 3 and 4, Reservation 15 RESV
Tract 3 -A, Reservation 15 RESV
0.1664 Acre of Land
Lot Dimensions:
7,000 SF (50' width x 140' depth)
Location:
north of West 9th Street and west of Grannis Avenue.
Physical Address:
937 Grannis Avenue
Zoning:
"HC" Heavy Commercial
Abutting Zoning:
North /South /East /West: "HC" Heavy Commercial
Purpose of Replat:
Construction of a single- family dwelling (Home) under the
Hurricane IKE Disaster Recovery Program.
On Wednesday, January 25, 2012, twenty -two (22) notices were mailed to adjacent
property owners within a 200 ft. radius and the notice was published in the Port Arthur
News on Friday, January 20, 2012; more than ten (10) days prior to the P &Z public hearing
scheduled for February 6, 2012.
Applicant /Agent - Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission
Owner- Carolyn Brown
RECOMMENDATION:
The planning staff recommends approval.
BUDGETARY /FISCAL EFFECT:
None
STAFFING /EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
Planning staff recommends approval of this replat.
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SUBJECT: R12 -04 - REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR - TRACT 6 -A, 0.1607 ACRE OF
LAND, REPLAT OF LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 10, PEKIN ADDITION, 1105 WELFORD
AVENUE, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY
LOCATED SOUTH OF JAMES GAMBLE BLVD /A.K.A. WEST THOMAS BLVD.] AND
WEST OF WELFORD AVENUE).
DATE: 2/1/2012
BACKGROUND:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for the
following:
Replat of
Lots 6 and 7, Block 10, Pekin Addition
Tract Name(s):
Tract 6 -A, Block 10, Pekin Addition
Total Acreage:
0.1607 Acre of Land
Lot Dimensions:
7,000 SF (50' width x 140' depth)
Location:
south of James Gamble Blvd. [A.K.A. West Thomas Blvd.]
and west of Welford Avenue.
Physical Address:
1105 Welford Avenue
Zoning:
"2F" Two - Family
Abutting Zoning:
North /South /East /West: "2F" Two - Family
Purpose of Replat:
Construction of a single- family dwelling (Home) under the
Hurricane IKE Disaster Recovery Program.
On Wednesday, January 25, 2012, twenty -six (26) notices were mailed to adjacent property
owners within a 200 ft. radius and the notice was published in the Port Arthur News on
Friday, January 20, 2012; more than ten (10) days prior to the P &Z public hearing
scheduled for February 6, 2012.
Applicant /Agent - Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission
Owner- Fredwin & Myra Williams
RECOMMENDATION:
The planning staff recommends approval.
BUDGETARY /FISCAL EFFECT:
None
STAFFING /EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
Planning staff recommends approval of this replat.
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FROM: RONALD BURTON, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
SUBJECT: R12 -05 - REPLAT APPROVAL REQUESTED FOR - TRACT 7 -A, 0.1722 ACRE OF
LAND, REPLAT OF LOTS 7 AND 8, RESERVATION 13 RESV, 537 W. 9TH STREET,
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED ON
THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WEST 9TH STREET AND REV. RAYMOND SCOTT
A VENUE /A.KA. KANSAS A VENUE]).
DATE: 2/1/2012
BACKGROUND:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider a replat request for the
following:
Replat of
Lots 7 and 8, Reservation 13 RESV
Tract Name(s):
Tract 7 -A, Reservation 13 RESV
Total Acreage:
0.1722 Acre of Land
Lot Dimensions:
7,500 SF (50' width x 150' depth)
Location:
Northeast corner of West 9 Street and Rev. Raymond
Scott Avenue A.K.A. Kansas Avenue
Physical Address:
537 W. 9 Street
Zoning:
"HC" Heavy Commercial
Abutting Zoning:
North /South /East /West: "HC" Heavy Commercial
Purpose of Replat:
Construction of a single - family dwelling (Home) under the
Hurricane IKE Disaster Recovery Program
On Wednesday, January 25, 2012, twenty -two (22) notices were mailed to adjacent
property owners within a 200 ft. radius and the notice was published in the Port Arthur
News on Friday, January 20, 2012; more than ten (10) days prior to the P &Z public hearing
scheduled for February 6, 2012.
Applicant /Agent - Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission
Owner- Karen Sweet
RECOMMENDATION:
The planning staff recommends approval.
BUDGETARY /FISCAL EFFECT:
None
STAFFING /EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
Planning staff recommends approval of this replat.
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TO: THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FROM: RONALD BURTON, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
SUBJECT: Z12 -01- ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE - APPROXIMATELY 20.00 ACRES OF LAND
CONSISTING OF LOT 7, BLOCK 9, RANGE "I ", PORT ARTHUR LAND COMPANY SUBDI-
VISION, CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS (PROPERTY LOCATED
NORTH OF 57TH STREET AND WEST OF 9TH AVENUE). PROPOSED CHANGE FROM:
SINGLE - FAMILY -TO - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - 7 (PD -7)
DATE: 2/2/2012
BACKGROUND:
The Planning and Zoning Commission is being asked to consider two different but related zoning
district changes: 1) changing an area zoned Single - Family (SF) to Planned Development District -
7 (PD -7) for approximately 20.00 acres of land consisting of Lot 7, Block 9, Range "I ", Port Arthur
Land Company Subdivision, City of Port Arthur; and 2) considering a Specific -Use Permit (SUP)
that will allow a light manufacturing and assembly use in the newly defined PD -7. The abutting
zoning designations for both requests are: Single Family (SF) to the north, south and west and
Planned Development District - 7 (PD -7) to the east. Also, the property to the immediate west was
previously granted Specific Use Permit - 116, allowing a public building (MHMR) in an SF
district. The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is currently negotiating
with a company that wishes to lease a portion of the property (Texas National Guard Armory,
3451 57th Street) for the purpose of conducting a light manufacturing and assembling process
related to packaging medical supplies for shipment to points nationally and internationally.
On Thursday, January 12, 2012, twelve (12) notices were mailed to adjacent property owners
within a 200 ft. radius and the notice was published in the Port Arthur News on Sunday, January
15, 2012, more than ten (10) days prior to the P &Z public hearing scheduled for February 6,
2012.
Applicant /Owner - City of PortArthur and the Heirs of Al & J.H. Drummond
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning staff has no objections to the approval of this rezoning
request.
BUDGETARY /FISCAL EFFECT: None
STAFFING /EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None
SUMMARY: The zoning change conforms to all zoning requirements, hence approval of this case
is recommended.
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CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011, 5:30 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION
CITY HALL - 5 TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
I. ROLL CALL - Chairman, Richard Cox convened the meeting at 5:35 p.m.
Commissioners present. Alma LeBlanc, Inell Moore, Richard Cox, and Fernando Ramirez
(Quorum Present)
Staff present: Ronald Burton, planning director, Paul Brown, senior planner, Pamela Langford,
administrative aide and Lucy Lane, administrative clerk
PUBLIC HEARING
[I. Zll -05 - ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE REQUEST - BOBBY L HOLMES FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP
1120 WOODWORTH BLVD. AND 2849 11TH STREET APPROXIMATELY 0.3214 ACRE OF LAND CONSISTING
OF LOT 10, BLOCK 581 AND LOT 12 BLOCK 270 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR JEFFERSON COUNTY TEXAS
(PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF 11TH STREET ON THE EAST AND WEST CORNERS OF WOODWORTH
BOULEVARD). PROPOSED CHANGE FROM.- TWO-FAMILY-TO -LIGHT COMMERCIAL
SPEAKING FOR: Bobby Holmes, 1120 Woodworth Blvd., Port Arthur, TX 77642 (Business)
221 Emory Lane, Port Arthur, TX 77642 (Home)
SPEAKING AGAINST: None
Fernando Ramirez asked, "Isn't there a use that on a major thoroughfare like Woodworth Boulevard,
businesses are allowed ?" Ronald Burton responded, "Yes."
Fernando Ramirez asked, "Is the request to make it uniform on both sides ?" Ronald Burton responded,
"Yes..."
Bobby Holmes informed the Commission that his plan is to construct a new office building across from his
current location.
Inell Moore asked, "What kind of business do you intend to have ?" Bobby Holmes responded, .....An
Insurance Agency..."
Inell Moore made a motion to close the public hearing; Alma LeBlanc seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas - Motion passed
REGULAR MEETING
III. ACCEPTANCE OF ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE REQUEST Zll -05
Ronald Burton made a recommendation to accept zoning district change request Z11 -05;
Inell Moore asked, "What was the original zoning for the property along the thoroughfare and why does a
change have to be requested ?" Ronald Burton responded, "The property was originally zoned two- family as
it extended to the thoroughfare..."
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Alma Leblanc made a motion to accept zoning district change request as presented; Inell Moore
seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas - Motion passed
IV. MINUTES - NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Inell Moore stated that a correction be made on Page Two, Fifth Item, deleting the word "and" after the word
"anticipate ".
Alma LeBlanc made a motion to approve the minutes of November 21, 2011 as corrected; Fernando
Ramirez seconded the motion.
Vote: All Yeas - Motion passed
V. STAFF REPORT
Ronald Burton informed the commission that letters were sent out inviting everyone to attend a FEMA
Storm Surge Study that would be held at the Port Arthur Civic Center, Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 9:30
a.m.
Richard Cox asked, "is a written report was available ?" Ronald Burton responded, "Not at this time.
Hopefully something will be available at the meeting..."
VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Inell Moore moved to adjourn the meeting, Fernando Ramirez seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
Richard Cox
Chairman
Ronald Burton
Secretary to the Commission
Minutes Approved:
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