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Regular Council Meeting December 11, 2023 Page 4 19. Discuss, conduct a public hearing, and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2023-074: 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 OF PARIS BLOCK 199, LOT S PT OF 2, LCAD 17210, LOCATED IN THE 1600 BLOCK OF BONHAM STREET, FROM A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (217) TO A MULTIPLE - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT NO. 1 (1\4F-1); 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. Mr. McGee explained that the applicant was proposing construction of a six -unit apartment, and the zoning action was in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. 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 favor or opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Hughes closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve the item was made by Council Member Moore and seconded by Council Member Kessel. Motion carried, 4 ayes — 0 nays. 20. Discuss, conduct a public hearing, and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2023-075: 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, BY AMENDING SECTION 8, "USE OF LAND AND BUILDINGS," SECTION 8-500, "HOME OCCUPATIONS," TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR CATERING AS A HOME OCCUPATION AND TO REGULATE SAME; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. McGee explained that the applicant approached the City and the Lamar County Health District regarding the use of an accessory building in his rear yard for a commercial catering kitchen. He said the Planning and Zoning commission instructed City Staff at its October 2, 2023 meeting to pursue a formal text amendment of Section 8-501 Home Occupations of the Zoning Ordinance to add Caterer as a permitted use. Mayor Hughes opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in favor or opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Hughes closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve the item was made by Council Member Kessel and seconded by Council Member Moore. Motion carried, 4 ayes — 0 nays.