25 - Zoning Amendment for a change in zoning from Agricultural District to a Heavy Industrial District Block 309 Lot 20 & PT of 21 located at SW Loop 286 - LCAD 18671 & 18672)

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Item No. 25 TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro -Tem & City Council Grayson Path, City Manager FROM: Andrew Mack, AICP Director Planning & Community Development SUBJECT: Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of the Paris Economic Development Corp. for a change in zoning from an Agricultural District (A) to a Heavy Industrial District (HI) in the City of Paris, Block 309, Lot 20 & PT of 21, located at SW Loop 286- LCAD 18671 and 18672. MTG. DATE: December 13, 2021 BACKGROUND The Paris Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) requested a zoning change from A to HI to accommodate industrial uses of all types. The parcels combined contain approximately 115 acres. The PEDC continues to work on bringing industrial prospects to this park and this advanced rezoning will prepare the site and lead the way for development when it occurs. It will also provide for an expanded & contiguous HI District Boundary based upon the zoning and land uses developed along the NW Loop for the Gene Stallings Industrial Business Park. The changes will also be consistent with the future guided land use of the property consistent with the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan & Future Land Use Map. The property is conforming in size with regard to dimensions and setbacks for new future industrial development. ANALYSIS • The subject property is zoned A, is Guided for Light Industrial (but should be re -guided for Heavy Industrial), and is undeveloped • The land area to the West is zoned A, is Guided for Light Industrial (but should be re -guided for Heavy Industrial), and is undeveloped • The land area to the North is Zoned A, is guided for Manufactured Housing, and is undeveloped • The land area to the East is Zoned LI, is guided for Heavy Industrial, and is developed with an industrial pipe manufacturer • The land area to the South is Zoned LI, is guided for Light Industrial, and is developed with a paper products manufacturer across Loop 286 PUBLIC INPUT No public input was received to date, but will be updated if received at or prior to the hearing.