HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ2021-359DATE: November 15, 2021
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: A request to rename Buford Street between Port and Brooklyn Streets,
FILE: PZ2021-359
STAFF REPORT
Reverend Willie F. Williams, Jr, has requested to rename a portion of Buford Street to McCarty
Street. Reverend Williams states that the street should be renamed in honor of the work
Reverend William Nelson McCarty, Sr. accomplished in the community specifically the South
End of Beaumont. Reverend McCarty accepted Starlight's call for service in December of 1948
and began plans for re -organizing ministries, including the order of worship, and the church's
future expansion. Under his leadership membership increased dramatically, and new ministries
were introduced and flourished. In 1970 his leadership in the civil rights movement, helped the
minority corrununity begin to thrive in Southeast Texas. In 1985, The Family Institute was
introduced, providing after school student tutorials, a reading program, personal finance lessons
and a myriad of other activities to enhance the community. Reverend McCarty led the Starlight
church for 38 years and he's fondly remembered by the community he served and the church he
led.
The Street Renaming Policy for the City of Beaumont states that "If City Council determines by
a Y1 vote of approval that s7)ecial circumstances surround a street natne change request, then
City Council may change the name of a street ivithout approval ofseventy five (75%) percent of
the abutting property owners. "
There are two (2) properties in the subject area using Buford Street addresses.
Staff recommends approval of the request.
This item was sent to all interested parties.
Exhibits are attached.
Fwd: **EXTERNAL** Starlight Baptist Church
Demi Laney <Demi.Laney@beaumonttexas.gov>
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To: Adina Josey <Adina.Josey@BeaumontTexas.gov>; Chris Boone < Chris.Boone@ Beau montTexas.gov>
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From: Willie Williams <wfwilliamsjr@me.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 6, 20213:20:27 PM
To: Demi Laney <Demi,Laney@beaumonttexas.gov>
Subject- "EXTERNAL" Starlight Baptist Church
October 5, 2021
Planning and Community Development Director
City of Beaumont
801 Main Street
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Dear Mr. Boone
On behalf of the Starlight Missionary Baptist Church, I as Pastor am requesting to rename a portion of
Buford Street, from Brooklyn to Port streets, as McCarty Street.
As the eighth Pastor of the Starlight Baptist Church, with 8 being a biblical number of new
beginnings. I believe it to be fitting as we stand on the shoulders of those who have come before us,
to in perpetuity have the churches physical address to be 1090 McCarty Street,
Rev. William Nelson McCarty, Sr, and the work he did in the community, specifically the South End of
Beaumont. Reverend McCarty accepted Starlight's call for set -vice in December 1948 and began plans
for re -organizing ministries, including the order of worship, and the church is future expansion. Under
his leadership membership increased dramatically, and new ministries were introduced and
flourished. In 1970 his leadership in the civil rights movement, help the minority community to began
to thrive in Southeast Texas. In 1985, The Family Institute was introduced, providing after school
student tutorials, a reading program, personal finance lessons and a yriad of other activities to
enhance the community. Rev. McCarty lead the Starlight church for 38 years and he's fondly
remembered by the com►rrunity he served and the church that he lead.
Also to follow, here's a letter of support from the Port Director and CEO of the Port of Beaumont,
Chris Fisher.
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Willie F. Williams, Jr.
Pastor
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October 4, 2021
Chris Boone
Planning & Community Development Director
City of Beaumont
801 Main Street
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Dear Mr. Boone:
On behalf of the Port of Beaumont, I am writing in support of Starlight Missionary Baptist
Church's request to rename a portion of Buford Street, spanningfrom Brooklyn to Port streets,
as McCarty Street.
The proposed name change is requested to honor the legacy of the late Reverend William
Nelson McCarty, Sr., and the work he did in the community, specifically the South End of
Beaumont. Reverend McCarty accepted Starlight's call for service in December 1948 and
began plans for re -organizing ministries, including the order of worship, and the church's
future expansion. Under his leadership, membership increased dramatically, and new
ministries were introduced and flourished. In 1985, The Family Institute was introduced,
providing for student tutorials, a reading program, grooming classes, thrifty financing
lessons, educational games and a Family Fellowship brunch, Reverend McCarty lead Starlight
Church for 38 years and is fondly remembered by the community he served.
Please feel free to contact me via email at 4LtC@pobtx.conj or by phone at 409-835-5367
should you wish to further discuss Starlight Church's request, I would be happy to expand on
my recommendation.
Sincerely,
Port Director & CEO
P.O. Drawer 2297 • Beaumont, Texas U.S.A. 77704 • 409/835-5367 FAX 409/835-0512
www.portofbeaumont.com
Z2021-359: Request to rename Buford Street between Port and Brooklyn Streets.
pplicant: Rev. Willie F. Williams, Jr., on behalf of Starlight Missionary Baptist Church
ocation: Buford Street between Port and Brooklyn Streets
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