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Regular Council Meeting May 13, 2019 Page 3 City Manager John Godwin explained that applicant requested a zoning change for construction of duplex housing, but that the future land use plan calls for this lot to be zoned Commercial. Mr. Godwin said the surrounding property was currently used for single family residential, and that Planning and Zoning recommended denial of this request. 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 deny this zoning change request was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Trenado. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 11. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2019-017: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY OF PARIS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 14, "FOOD AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS" BY CREATING ARTICLE IV, "FOOD TRUCKS AND FOOD TRUCK PARKS;" BY CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 28.5, "SMALL HOME PARKS;" BY AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE :CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR SMALL HOMES AND SMALL HOME PARKS AND TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR FOOD TRUCKS AND FOOD TRUCK PARKS; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING' A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Clifford clarified that items 11 and 12 were combined into one ordinance. City Manager John Godwin explained that the zoning ordinance did not provide minimum size housing in any districts, nor did it address tiny houses. He said this amendment would add small home and small home -park as land uses. Council Member Portugal said 700 feet was small, but was a good solution to needed housing. Mayor Clifford said he had seen small homes in other places and he liked that this ordinance protected neighborhoods. Council Member Knox inquired if there was discussion about revitalization of neighborhoods. Mr. Godwin said discussion did take place about an entire block or entire neighborhood of small homes. Council Member Stone said this would be good as long as the small homes or parks were in the proper setting. 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 Council Member Portugal and seconded by Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.