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Regular Council Meeting August 22, 2022 Page 4 FROM RETAIL (R) TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (HDRL), IN THE A786 R RUSSELL SURVEY, TRACT 25-1-A, 3.839 ACRES, ROUTE 1, LOCATED IN THE 2800 BLOCK OF STILLHOUSE ROAD (LOAD 404759); MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Planning Director Andrew Mack explained that the applicant sought a minor amendment to the Future Land Use Map to provide for a high residential use of the property and for the zoning to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Portugal opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Portugal closed the public hearing. Council Member Savage said this change made sense for the area. Council Member Pankaj expressed concern about additional traffic as related to children going to school at North Lamar. Mayor Portugal inquired if there was any consideration given with Stillhouse Road being part of the North Lamar Project. Mr. Mack said that was an important consideration and would suggest it. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 17. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2022-053: 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 PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE A786 R RUSSELL SURVEY, TRACT 25-1-1, 3.839 ACRES, ROUTE 1, LOCATED IN THE 2800 BLOCK OF STILLHOUSE ROAD (LOAD 404759), FROM AN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (A) TO A MULTIPLE -FAMILY DISTRICT NO. 2 (MF -2); 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 that the applicant was seeking a change in zoning in order to construct duplex apartments on the property. He said the ability to provide for new affordable duplex housing in this portion of the City was a positive step in helping to achieve the goal of more decent, safe and affordable housing opportunities. Mayor Portugal opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Portugal closed the public hearing.