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Regular Council Meeting October 26, 2020 Page 4 Mr. Path said Skyler Burchinal was a requesting a zoning change for the purpose of subdividing the property developing it as a residential street for single and two-family homes. He also said that the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved this zoning change, and staff recommended approval. Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this zoning change, to please come forward. Skyler Burchinal spoke in support and said he was hired as the contractor. He said the owner wants to put in a street and add on to 26th Street and come off 25th Street. He said they were going to work with the engineers with regard to water retention, drainage, sewer and electrical lines, Mr. Burchinal said the plan was for twenty-seven lots, which included multiple family structures and to intermingle with some single-family dwellings. He said since the last meeting, he met with the neighborhood and he, the owner, and the neighborhood had come to an agreement. He said he would be building an eight foot privacy fence down their side to block noise, he would have a set back off the fence line of fifty feet with regard has to how far to build, that they agreed all of the residences would be single story and all of the materials would be brick. Mr. Burchinal said they were trying to do their best to work with the neighborhood. Kathy Jackson, 2540 Ridgeview, she said her property backs up to Skyler's and she initially opposed the change but based on what he told them he was going to do, she no longer opposed it. Donna James, 2620 Ridgeview, she said she was disappointed with the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission but after the meeting, Skyler met with the neighbors for an hour. With what Skyler told them he was going to do, she said she was supportive. With no one else speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. Council Member Stone said she appreciated Skyler in working with the community. Council Member Knox commended Sklyer. Council Member Portugal said initially her constituents were upset but after meeting with Skyler, they were happy and she was pleased with him meeting with the neighbors. Council Member Savage said this was awesome. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Members Portugal and Pilgrim. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 16. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2020-057: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 8, "USE OF LAND AND BUILDINGS;" BY AMENDING SECTION 12, "SPECIFIC USE PERMITS;" BY AMENDING SECTION 22, "GENERAL DEFINITIONS;" PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Path explained that the current zoning ordinance does not contain language that differentiates between a vehicle storage lot and a wrecking yard. For clarity and consistency