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Regular Council Meeting April 25, 2022 Page 4 Mayor Portugal said the site was at an entrance to the historic downtown, which does not fit into the setting. Council Member Pankaj asked if they could request a traffic study. Interim City Engineer Chris Donan said that was a TxDOT decision, and if they wished he could reach out to the regional engineer with regard to conducting a TIA. Mayor Portugal inquired if City Council wanted to table this item. Council Member Pankaj said he was in favor of tabling this pending a TIA. City Attorney Stephanie Harris said if they wanted to table this item that staff would have to re -advertise. She also said the City did not have a lot of discretion on the TABC license. Council Member Pilgrim wanted to know if any of the employees of MHMR spoke at the Planning & Zoning Commission hearing, and Mr. Mack said they did not. Stacy Ladell said he spoke to five MHMR employees and they opposed the service station going in there, but could not speak out publically because they worked for the government. Mayor Portugal asked if City Council wanted to table this item or vote. Council Member Pilgrim said it was a tough thing to put a 24/7 gas station in the downtown area. A Motion to act on this item was made by Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes and seconded by Mayor Portugal. Council Member Savage questioned if they were voting to approve or deny this and asked for clarification. City Attorney Stephanie Harris said they needed to vote to approve or vote deny the request. A Motion to deny this item was made by made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Savage. Motion carried 7 ayes — 0 nays. 18. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2022-020: 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 TO CHANGE THE ZONING FROM A ONE - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT NO. 2 (SF -2) TO A MULTIPLE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT No. 1 (MF -1) IN THE CITY OF PARIS, BLOCK 257-A, LOT N PT 3, LOT 15 & 3A, LOCATED AT 2340 E. CHERRY STREET AND 2331 PINE BLUFF; 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. Planning Director Andrew Mack explained the applicant planned to construct a new 9- plex on the East Cherry Street frontage and that the residence fronting on the Pine Bluff was not a part of the rezoning. He said that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of this item, as did City Staff. 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 Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes. Motion carried 7 ayes — 0 nays.