07-24-2023 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Regular Council Meeting July 24, 2023 Page 4 AVENUE IN THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Planner Andrew Mack said the applicant had requested a special use permit in a General Retail District to allow for mixed use of a retail/service, residential apartments and combined commercial and residential in a multi -story building. He also said that four written inputs were received from citizens in the surrounding neighborhood expressing concerns about drainage problems, the need for screening and buffering. Mr. Mack explained the concerns would be addressed through the City's development regulations and could be reinforced through recommended approval conditions. Mr. Mack reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as Staff recommended approval subject to the following conditions: 1. The grading and drainage plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to approval of a Preliminary Plat such that there shall be no direct runoff of storm water to the West property line. 2. The building #2 shall maintain a minimum thirty (30') ft. setback as a buffer yard from the West property line. 3. The developer shall retain all existing vegetation as screening along the West Property Line, or shall plant and maintain double the minimum required canopy trees and shrubs along this side yard buffer area. All removal of trees and vegetation shall be subject to prior approval of the Director of Planning & Community Development and the City Engineer prior to issuance of a site clearing permit and/or grading permit. All vegetation and trees required to be preserved shall be protected with a temporary fencing barrier to be installed around the canopy drip line. 4. The developer shall install a minimum six (6) ft. privacy fence along the West property line from Lamar Avenue to the SW Corner of Building 3. 5. The developer shall comply with all other State and Local Regulations and Policies for the development prior to issuance of all permits and Certificates of Occupancy. 6. The SUP shall expire one (1) year from date of approval, unless extended for up to an additional one (1) year by the City Council, unless a site construction and building permit for the first phase has been applied for and approved by the City. Mayor Hughes opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item, to please come forward. Pann Sribhen, on behalf of Shine in Paris, LLC, spoke in support of this item and answered questions from City Council with regard to diverting water to two detention ponds. Mr. Sribhen said they were in agreement with the conditions. With no one else speaking, Mayor Hughes closed the public hearing. Subject to the conditions being met, a Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Pankaj. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 17. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2023-041: 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 CITY BLOCK 249, PART OF