13 - Zoning Amendment - from One-Family to Commercial District - Block 320 Lots 1 and 1A - Loop 286 and NE 20th Hickory

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Item No. 13 Memorandum TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro -Tem and City Council Grayson Path, City Manager FROM: Andrew Mack, AICP Director Planning & Community Development SUBJECT: Conduct a public hearing and take action regarding the petition of Ross Moore/War Horse Limited, LLC for a zoning change from a One -Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) to a Commercial District (C) in the City of Paris, Block 320, Lots 1 and IA, located at Loop 286 and NE 20th/Hickory Street- LCAD 18793 and 18794. MTG. DATE: May 22, 2023 BACKGROUND The applicant has requested a rezoning change from SF -2 to C. The proposed use of the property is for display and sales of pools and hot tubs, which is allowable under the Commercial district. No plans for site improvements were provided at this time, however pre -development was subsequently scheduled for the week packets were due out. At its May 1, 2023 meeting, the P&Z recommended approval of the rezoning to City Council. A few neighbors to the South along Hickory Street expressed concerns and opposition about the zoning change. ANALYSIS The subject property is zoned SF -2, is guided Retail on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and is vacant land on a 3.2 acre parcel. There is a single-family residence and Ag buildings with a fenced yard on part of the property. • The land to the West is zoned C, is guided for Retail, and are businesses. • The land to the North is zoned C, is guided for Retail & Planned Development (PD), and are businesses on the north side of Loop 286. • The land to the East is zoned C, is guided for Retail, and contains the driveway and slab remnants of a structure. • The land to the South is all Zoned SF -2, is guided partly for Low Density Residential (LDR) along both sides of 25th St. NE and partly Medium Density Residential (MDR) to 26th St. NE. There are single-family homes along Hickory & Beverly West of 25th St NE, the Victorious Life Church East of 25th St. NE and single-family residences on the cul-de-sac along 26th St NE. The change in zoning will be consistent with the current FLUM and therefore consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. This change fits with anticipated redevelopment along Loop 286 Corridor which is anticipated to see new upgrades in the next 2 years between Stillhouse Rd & Pine Mill. It is noted that this agenda item is a request to change zoning from SF -2 to C, which is supported