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Regular Council Meeting April 10, 2017 Page 4 Council Member Drake expressed concern about a clear view when traveling down the street. City Engineer Carla Easton explained part of the approval process required the cars would be parked behind a certain number of feet from the street. Council Member Frierson said P &Z had a split vote on this item and asked Mr. Efrussy to walk Council through the process, which he did. Council Member Clifford said he had an issue with the gravel parking lot and Mr. Efrussy explained why they were grandfathered under the current regulations. Council Member Trenado said he was against this because it was close to the market square, others had to pave their parking lots, it was close to Bywaters Parker, the library and neighborhoods. Council Member Jenkins said it looked nice and he was not against it. Following additional discussion, City Attorney Stephanie Harris advised City Council they could approve this with the stipulation that the SUP be limited to a period of five years. A Motion to deny this item was made by Council Member Trenado and seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Motion failed 2 ayes — 5 nays, with Mayor Hashmi and Council Members Drake, Frierson, Clifford, and Jenkins casting the dissenting votes. Subject to a time limitation of five years for the SUP on the property, a Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Jenkins. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 2 nays, with Council Members Trenado and Lancaster casting the dissenting votes. A Motion to move item 16 forward on the agenda was made by Mayor Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Drake. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 16. Receive presentation from Gail Chira regarding a proposal to organize local volunteers to help improve local living conditions. Gail Chira gave a presentation to City Council about improving homes and lifestyle for low income persons living in Paris. Following the presentation, Mrs. Chira answered questions from City Council. She informed them that the program was in the early stages and she would come back to them in the future with additional information. 11. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2017 -011: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE LOT 19, CITY BLOCK 324, BEING LOCATED AT 2925 FM 79, IN THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C) TO A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (LI); DIRECTING A CHANGE ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.