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Regular Council Meeting February 28, 2022 Page 3 Planning Director Andrew Mack said that over the past year staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission had been discussing the need to update the zoning regulations regarding substandard lots. He also said that the City had numerous lots in the interior core that were slightly smaller than standard requirements, which required variances in order to build upon. Mr. Mack said the Board of Adjustment had processed numerous variances for cases of lot size, width and depth. Mr. Mack explained the proposed amendments would give staff the authority to administratively approve these types of issues, thus eliminating needless delays for building permits. Council Member Pankaj expressed appreciation for staff's willingness to make the process more efficient. Council Member Savage inquired if staff had spoken to any of the builders about these amendments and Mr. Mack answered in the affirmative. Council Member Knox said she thought this would be another tool that would assist with the 5 in 5 program, and the revitalization that was taking place in neighborhoods. Mayor Portugal opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak about this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Portugal closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 15. Discuss, conduct a public hearing, and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2022-010: 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 REZONE CITY OF PARIS BLOCK 2, LOTS 1, 2, AND 3 IN THE CAMPBELL ADDITION, LOCATED IN THE 1200 BLOCK OF S.E. 12TH STREET, FROM A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (LI) TO A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (2F); DIRECTING A CHANGE ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mack explained that the requested zoning was allowed by the future land use and expanded on the growth in the area. He said this would also fall under the 5 in 5 program. Mayor Portugal opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak about this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Portugal closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.