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Regular Council Meeting August 22, 2022 Page 8 A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Planning Director Andrew Mack said the applicant was proposing to develop a Planned Development District with three uses, which were Commercial/Retail along Lamar Avenue, Multi -Family Senior Housing in the center, and Single -Family detached housing. Mr. Mack recommended that approval of the amendment subject to three conditions: 1) all additional required permits and plat approvals be obtained; 2) the business owner is to comply with all required Federal, State, and Local laws; and 3) no clear -cutting of any mature trees and vegetation upon the Planned Development District (PD) rezoned property or the non -rezoned Agricultural District (A) property for future single-family residential under the same ownership by the applicant, unless a tree removal and landscape buffering plan is first approved by the Director of Planning and Community Development. Mr. Mack explained the project was granted housing tax credits by the Texas Housing Commission in July, and the zoning must be approved for the multi -family project now that the grant funding was approved. He said the applicant requested approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission and it was approved at their meeting of July 5, 2022. Mayor Portugal opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item, to please come forward. Developer Mr. Naul depicted photographs of the proposed project, which was comprised of senior apartments. Mr. Naul said it would be a gated community with many amenities. He also said he was excited to be in Paris and about this project. With no one else speaking, Mayor Portugal closed the public hearing. Council Member Pankaj said this was a great project. Mayor Portugal said this project was in her district and she very supportive of it. Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes said he was excited about this project. Subject to the three conditions recommended by City Staff, a Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Savage. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 24. Discuss and act on Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Garver for Engineering of the Wastewater Treatment Plan Project, with this amendment, the total contract fee is not to exceed $8,836,142.52. Utilities Director Doug Harris explained that due to the magnitude and complexity of this project, City management and staff had determined construction administration and observation are essential components for successful completion of the treatment facility through on-site, real- time construction observation and inspection services. Mr. Harris said the contract amendment allowed for inclusion of these construction services to protect the City from defects and/or deficiencies in work performed by the Contractor. Mayor Portugal confirmed inspections would be done by a third party. Council Member Pilgrim and Council Member Pankaj said this made sense and should be done. Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes said he was in full support.