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MINUTES PLANNING AND .ZONING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 107 E. KAUFMAN STREET_ _...... PARIS, TEXAS MONDAY APRIL 1 2019 5:30 O'CLOCK P.M. The meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 5:3 Op. m. by Keith Flowers, Chairman. All members were present except Sims Norment. Also present were staff members John Godwin, Carla Easton, Clyde Crews, city council liaison Steve Clifford, Billy Trenado and concerned citizens. 2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (March 4, 2019) Motion was made by John Lee, seconded by Chad Lindsey to approve minutes for the March 4, 2019 meeting. Motion carried 6-0. 3. Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Jason Vickers on behalf of Janet and Timothy Grammer for a change in zoning from a Central Area District (CA) to a Central Area District (CA) with a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a tattoo studio, in the City of Paris, Block 14, Lots 3-4, being located at 118 Lamar Ave. Godwin states Jason Vickers is requesting a zoning change to open and operate a retail tattoo studio in an existing building. The intensity of this use would be compatible with the location in regards to parking, traffic, noise and drainage issues. A tattoo studio has previously operated in this immediate area. Public hearing was declared open. David Cook states he owns property on Lamar Ave. He states he does not understand the zoning regulations nor the reason why a tattoo studio has to have special permission to be at this location. Cook further states he comes into town daily and passes the tattoo studio on Pine Bluff where he sees one or two vehicles during the day but later in the evening, there are six to eight vehicles with people standing outside. Cook states his concern is loitering and activity that could cause'his tenants and others to not want to be there. He is opposed to this petition.