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Regular Council Meeting August 27, 2018 Page 3 11. Discuss, conduct a public hearing, and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2018-021: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, BLOCK 257-B, 0.30 ACRES, BEING LOCATED AT 2531 PINE BLUFF, IN THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (SF -2) TO A MULTIPLE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (MF -2); 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. City Manager John Godwin said the owners planned to construct a duplex on the property, and there were other duplexes in the area. He also said if the zoning was approved, the owners must seek a variance from the Board of Adjustment due to building setback requirements. Mr. Godwin said staff recommended approval, as did the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked 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 Member Portugal. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 12. Discuss, conduct' a public hearing, and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2018=022: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE LOT 28 AND PT 27, CITY BLOCK 2, 0.2190 ACRES, IN THE STELLROSE ADDITION, BEING LOCATED AT 741 S.E. 23RD STREET, IN THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (SF -2) TO A MULTIPLE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (MF -1; 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. City Manager John Godwin explained the applicants requested a change in zoning so they could build a single quadplex. He said there were single family dwellings in the area and some general retail. Mr. Godwin explained the Future Land Use Plan called for general retail, and that this area was a transition area so a quadplex could be a good transition. He said staff, as did the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked 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.