19 - Zoning Change from Commercial District to Multiple Family Dwelling District - Block 317 - 3400 Block NE Loop 286 - LCAD 111362

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Item No. 19 Memorandum TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and City Council Grayson Path, City Manager FROM: Andrew Mack, AICP SUBJECTS: Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Mark Cunningham for a change in zoning from a Commercial District (C) to a Multiple -Family Dwelling District No. 1 (MF -1) in the City of Paris, Block 317, Lot 2-E, A524 J Leach Survey, Acres 2.77, 3400 Block NE Loop 286, LCAD 111362. DATE: August 22, 2022 BACKGROUND The applicant seeks a change in zoning in order to construct duplex apartments on the property. The ability to provide for new affordable duplex housing in this portion of the City is a positive step in helping to achieve the goal of more decent, safe and affordable housing opportunities in the community. The site is currently zoned Commercial, but is inconsistent with the adjoining residential uses to the North and South. The commercial land use to the West is 175 ft. away which provides ample transitional buffer space for the proposed new residences. The access to the area from NE Loop 286 along Ruby Ln. provides for ample traffic access to the new development site. Ruby Ln. may also be extended East in the future due to possible plans to develop this adjacent vacant 40 acres of land. There is sufficient water and sewer utility services available to the site to support medium density duplex residential. This development will also afford the opportunity to loop water lines in this area which be a benefit for the larger area by improving both static and residual water flows for improved fire protection for the neighborhood. At its 8/5/22 meeting the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval. RECOMMENDATION Staff and the P&Z recommends approval of rezoning from Commercial District (C) to a Multiple -Family Dwelling District No. 1 (MF -1).