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Regular Council Meeting July 26, 2021 Page 7 AMENDMENTS TO EXHIBIT B ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 SECTION 8. USE OF LAND AND BUILDINGS RELATING TO OFFICE AND NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE USES; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mack explained that the Planning & Zoning Commission had a work session special meeting on June 16, 2021 and approved changes to the Office and Neighborhood Service District uses, as referenced in the Matrix included in their packets and attached to the Ordinance. Mayor Portugal opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition to this zoning change, to please come forward. James O'Bryan, 3150 Bonham Street, said the police showed up at his home just under 50 times for legal reasons. He said the neighbors complained about the beauty shop on his property and each time he had to prove to the officers that he had a legal non -conforming use. He said he asked staff what he could do to alleviate this problem and was told he should rezone they property. He said that was accomplished.. With these amendments, he said he would be placed' -right back in the same position. If he wanted to build air addition to his home, it Would initiate a special zoning investigation and would not be allowed. He said he would he would be required to apply for a SUP, go before the Planning & Z-oni,hg Commission and City Council for approval. Richard Thompson, 3306 Bonham said ifthe. changes were approved, that he would be in the 1same boat as James O'Bryan. With no one else speaking, Mayor Portugal closed the public hearing. Council Member Pankaj said both of these gentlemen were in his district and inquired if they could be grandfathered. City. Attorney Stephanie Harris � explained they could not be grandfathered and could'not rezone, just for them. Council Member Pilgrim inquired about the businesses located on Lamar and Clarksville. . Following additional discussion, a Motion to approve the amendment subject to changing one family dwelling unit as special use in the neighborhood service and office districts was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Pankaj. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. Mayor Portugal recessed the City Council at 8:05 p.m. and reconvened City Council into open session at 8:15 p.m. 18. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2021-020: 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, SO AS TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION REGARDING THE PETITION OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS FOR AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 8, USE OF LAND BUILDINGS; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.