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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. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. The public hearing was declared open. Maureen Hammond, PEDC Director, states that having lots site ready is key for them to bring in new development. With no one else speaking the public hearing was declared closed. A motion was made by Francine Neeley, seconded by Sims Norment to approve the zoning change. Motion carried 6-0. 7. Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition the Paris Economic Development Corp. for a change in zoning from a One -Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) to a Heavy Industrial District (HI) in the City of Paris, Block 325, Lots 4 and 6, located at 1130 NW 30th LCAD 18830 and 30th NW LCAD 18835. Mack states the Paris Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) requested a zoning change from SF -2 to HI to accommodate industrial uses of all types. The parcel contains approximately 4.6 acres and is intended to be developed as part of the Northwest Business Park. 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 this industrial park. The changes will also be consistent with what should be updated and guided for Heavy Industrial as a future land use of the property in 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. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning from SF -2 to HI. The public hearing was declared open. With no one speaking the public hearing was declared closed. A motion was made by Francine Neeley, seconded by Austin Anthony to approve the zoning change. Motion carried 6-0.