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Regular Council Meeting October 9, 2017 Page 3 AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE LOTS 1-7, CITY BLOCK 274 AND LOTS 5-12, BLOCK 10 OF THE FAIRWAY ADDITION BEING LOCATED AT 222, 232 AND 254 EAST HICKORY STREET, IN THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C) TO A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (LI) WITH A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SUP) FOR A FLEA MARKET; 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. Mr. Efrussy said this zoning change was requested to allow for a flea market. He said Planning & Zoning Commission and staff recommended approval. Mr. Efrussy also said that Holland Harper would be giving the City Council a presentation and would answer any questions. Mr. Harper said their family had owned this property since 1930 and that Johnnie Lee approached them about three months ago with the idea of Hickory Street Emporium. He said Mr. Lee was in the marketing management business for Coca-Cola Distribution, and that Mr. Lee would be the operator and the lease would be for one year. Mr. Harper depicted slides reflecting the plans. Council Member Portugal inquired about improvements to the property. Mr. Harper said the goal was a clean, nice and appropriate place for families. Council Member Portugal inquired how the neighboring church felt. Johnnie Lee told the Council the whole concept was about creating a nice family atmosphere and he had spoken to the church pastor, who plans to be the first person to use the foyer of the Hickory Street Emporium for fundraising. He explained the planned setup, as well as having food trucks located at the facility. He said he spoke with Rita Haynes of the Red River Valley Fair, who offered over -flow parking for the emporium. Mr. Lee said there would be no tents, structures or trash. He also said days of operation would be Thursday through Sunday or Tuesday through Sunday, with closing set for one hour prior to dark. Council Member Knox said she thought this would be great for the community, as did Council Member Trenado and Mayor Clifford. Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Members Drake, Knox and Portugal. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 11. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and act on an Ordinance considering the petition of Eddy Thomas for a change in zoning from a Single Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF - 2) to a Commercial District (C), on Lots 7-A and part of 8, City Block 331, being located at 3787 N.W. Loop 286. Mayor Clifford explained that this item was tabled at the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Efrussy asked that the item be opened for public hearing and left opened to