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Regular Council Meeting June 26, 2023 Page 4 A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Norment. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 16. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2023-028: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS AS HERETO AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE SPRINGLAKE ADDITION, BLOCK 6, PART OF LOT 12, LOCATED AT 2801 E. PRICE STREET (LOAD 19795), FROM A ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT NO. 2 (SF2) TO A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (217); 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. City Planner Andrew Mack explained that the applicant requested a zoning amendment in order to construct a duplex on the property. He said that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, as did staff. Mayor Hughes 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 Hughes closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Savage. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 17. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2023-029: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT COMPRISING OF THE PINE BLUFF AND FITZHUGH NEIGHBORHOOD TO BE NAMED HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT NO. 19 (HD -19) AND ENCOMPASSING 21 ACRES INCLUDING THE 500-900 BLOCKS OF PINE BLUFF STREET, THE 300-600 BLOCKS OF FITZHUGH AVENUE, THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE 600-700 BLOCKS OF EAST CHERRY STREET, THE EAST SIDE OF THE 300 BLOCK OF 6TH N.E., THE 300 BLOCK OF 8TH STREET N.E., AND THE ADDRESSES 803, 925 AND 936 EAST BOOTH STREET; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Planner Andrew Mack said over the past ten plus months, staff and the Historic Preservation Commission had been working to create a new local historic overlay district for the Pine Bluff and Fitzhugh Neighborhood. Mr. Mack also said this neighborhood was on the National Register of Historic Places. He reported if this were approved, the area would qualify for fagade incentives. He said the Historic Preservation Commission, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Staff recommended approval of this ordinance.