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Lisa Short, 3206 Bonham Street states she does not see any problem with the request for a zoning change. The salon has been there for forty or fifties years. Mr. Thompson, 3206 Bonham Street, he thinks the west side needs to blossom and he recommends the commission approves this zoning request. Public hearing declared closed. Lindsey asked Godwin to explain the intent for Neighborhood Service zoning. Godwin states Neighborhood Service is a sub set of retail. It is not intended to serve a whole town or a very large area. It is intended to serve a neighborhood, for example, a dry cleaners or a beauty shop. It might be a small retail store. It is meant to serve a neighborhood and not a citywide clientele. Motion was made by Keith Flowers, seconded by Sims Norment to approve this item. Motion carried 7-0. Motion was made by Rick Hundley, seconded by Keith Flowers to bring James O'Bryan back into the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. 4. Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of the City of Paris, Texas to update the Subdivision Regulations of the City of Paris, Texas, specifically to reference the Master Thoroughfare Plan. Godwin states the Future Land Use Plan was previously adopted. In the past, the city has had a Master Thoroughfare Plan but it was not adopted, therefore, it is not enforceable. In order to be enforceable we need to pass an ordinance, which says we can enforce the master thoroughfare plan. The Comprehensive Plan Recommendation 15.15 says: "Connect the subdivision regulations directly to the Master Thoroughfare Plan to ensure the city's authority to enforce ROW dedications and other needed improvements for plan implementation." In short, it makes sure that our future streets are consistent with the plan. The second thing is having two points of ingress and egress. The third thing is right-of-way dedication, which is typically done through plat approval. The dedication allows us to require developers to set aside a right-of-way within their subdivision or commercial development so that roads flow correctly.