2022-030 - Non-Binding Resolution Indicating Support for the Proposed Forestbrook Estates Mixed Use Development to be located at 3375 Jefferson Road

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RESOLUTION NO. m22-om A NON-BINDING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS INDICATING SUPPORT FOR THE PROPOSED FORESTBROOK ESTATES MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 3375 JEFFERSON ROAD, PARIS, TEXAS, MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to promote the general public welfare; and WHEREAS, the City Council has identified a shortage of housing within the city, particularly with respect to single family homes; and WHEREAS, Lone Star Planned Developments, LLC ("Developer") has approached the city about a proposed mixed use development to be called Forestbrook Estates, to be located at and about 3375 Jefferson Road in the City of Paris, Lamar County, Texas; and WHEREAS, the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission met in joint session on April 7, 2022 to receive a presentation about said development; and WHEREAS, the plan for said Forestbrook Estates comprises construction of approximately 183 single-family and/or multi -family homes and amenities in the first phase; and WHEREAS, the site plan calls for a thoroughfare road to be constructed through the development in accordance with the city's future thoroughfare plan; and WHEREAS, future phases of the plan call for multifamily housing, a city park, an elementary school, and commercial and mixed uses; and WHEREAS, the Developer, has indicated its willingness to donate land to the city for said city park, and to the Paris Independent School District for construction of said elementary school; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed Forestbrook Estates would fill a need in the city and contribute to the overall economic condition, tax base, quality of life, and wellbeing of the residents of the city; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things approved.