Consider and take action on the Request for Extension of Time for the Preliminary Zoning Approval of Hugh Patrick Construction to rezone their property from District “E” (General Business) to District “F” (Light Industrial), as recommended by staff, for 3rd party storage of industrial equipment and 



supplies, and other uses. Previously approved by the Zoning Commission at a Special-Called Meeting on March 25, 2025, and by the City Commission on May 7, 2025. Located at 2628 Texas Avenue, Texas City.

Background: Applicant, Donald P. Tarpey on behalf of owner, Hugh Patrick Constructors, Inc, received Preliminary Zoning Approval from the City Commission on May 7, 2025 following a public hearing and upon recommendation for approval from the Zoning Commission. The Applicant needs additional time to fulfill the conditions for the rezoning which include adding landscaping to make the property compliant with the Gateway Overlay District and providing a screening wall as required for outside storage in District “F” (Light Industrial). No changes have been made to the site.
Received preliminary zoning approval from City Commission on May 7, 2025 for the purpose of indoor storage of industrial equipment and supplies and other uses. The site was originally constructed and operated as a grocery store from 1959 to 1979 (Texas Superfoods, Inc.). It has operated as the principal office and yard facility for a construction company since 1980 (Don Tarpey Construction, Tarpey, Inc., and Hugh Patrick Constructors, Inc.).