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A Motion to approve the zoning change to MF -2 was made by Board Member Chad Lindsey and seconded by Board Member Chance Abbott. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 7. Conduct a public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition the Crist & Elizabeth Pshigoda Foundation for a Planned Development site plan amendment in the Pshigoda South Addition, Block A, Lot 2, LOAD 18688, located in the 3500 Block of Clarksville Street. Ose Amo-Mensah presented this item stating this property was approved for PIanned Development in 1991 which did not allow for carports. The applicant would like to amend the Planned Development to add carports. This will not negatively affect the surrounding community. There were no citizen inputs received on this item. Staff recommends approval with the following minimum design standards: • Carports shall be steel box frame designed w flat/shed roof. • Gutters shall be installed and discharged to stormwater at grade. • Carports shall match the primary structure. • Carports shall be either 20'x 24' or 20'x 48' The public hearing was declared open. Wayne Brown states the tenants would like to add, carports that will all be the same for 2 or 4 parking spots. He is here to answer any questions. With no one else speaking the public hearing was declared closed. A Motion to approve the site plan amendment was made by Board Member Chance Abbott and seconded by Board Member Robert Spain. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays. 8. Conduct a public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of the City of Paris to add text and definition for Community Garden in Exhibit 913 Zoning Ordinance - Use of Land and Buildings Section 8-102 Special Uses, Section 8-201 Special Definitions as a permitted use in the following zoning districts: Agricultural (A), Neighborhood Service (NS), and Central Area (CA). Osei Amo-Mensah presented this item stating that in 2023, the Legislature passed HB 1750 which affects how municipalities can regulate agricultural operations within its corporate bounds. Our current ordinances do not address agricultural operations as defined by this legislation. In an effort to reconcile our development standards with current regulations, Lamar County Health Department and the City's Development Departments in conjunction with Texas A&M AgriLife staff is working on a test/pilot program to formulate standards and best practices for agricultural operations within our corporate limits. By making this text amendment the city will become compliant with HB 1750, as currently written and interpreted. The public hearing was declared open. With no one speaking the public hearing was declared closed.