19 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Low Density to Medium Density Residential Block 112-C Lot 7&8A - 578 S.E. 15th Street

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Item No. 19 Memorandum TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and City Council Grayson Path, City Manager FROM: Andrew Mack, AICP Director Planning & Community Development SUBJECT: Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Cheyney Bryan on behalf of .Bill Roetcisoender for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) in the City of Paris, Block 112-C, Lot 7 & 8-A, LCAD 15790, located at 578 SE 15th St. DATE: November 14, 2022 BACKGROUND The applicant seeks a minor amendment to the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) to provide for a medium-high density residential use of the property and for the zoning to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. The ability to provide for more medium-high density housing in this designated 5 In 5 Eligibility area of the City is a very important accommodation to achieve the goal of more decent, safe and affordable housing opportunities in the community. The owner intends to pursue a 5 In 5 Agreement approval with the City Council. The site is currently guided for Low Density Residential, contains 1.17 acres (50,965.2 s.£), and is appropriate for medium density residential based upon the surrounding duplex uses of land along the street (see photos). RECOMMENDATION At its 11/7/22 meeting, the P&Z unanimously recommended approval of the request. Staff recommends approval of a Minor Comprehensive Plan Amendment amending the FLUM from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR).