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condition that the interior fire wall separations and/or fire sprinkler system improvement be made in satisfaction of the Building Official and Fire Marshal prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. The public hearing was declared open. Nathan Bell states the tenant operates in Sherman and other places. When she comes to Paris, she needs a place for work and temporary housing. Bell states he is already receiving calls from citizens that want this item approved. With no one speaking the public hearing was declared closed. A Motion to approve the specific use permit with conditions was made by Board Member Chad Lindsey and seconded by Board Member Adam Bolton. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. S. Conduct a public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of the City of Paris to rezone the Historic Overlay District No. 2 (HD -2) which includes the following districts: Central Area (CA), Two -Family Dwelling District (217), Multiple -Family, Dwelling District No. 1 (MF -1), Planned Development (PD) and Commercial District (C) to a Single - Family Dwelling District No.I (SF -1). Mr. Amo-Mensah presented this item stating that at the City Council meeting held on June I Oth during citizen's forum that Curtis Fendley and Linda Knox requested that city council consider a change to restrict building permits for multi -family dwellings in the Historic District of South Main and Church Streets. Staff was directed to review and report to Council about the concerns raised by residents on Church Street. After hearing the report from staff, City Council directed the case to P&Z at its June 20 meeting to consider rezoning the entire Historic Overlay District No. 2 (HD -2) to a One -Family Dwelling District No. 1 (SF -1). Mr. Amo-Mensah states that the issue before the Commission is to determine whether to rezone just the Church Street area between Sherman and Long Street to prevent duplexes or multi- family development or should the boundary cover the entire HD -2 Historic District as requested. Arno-Mensah states that staff would like the opportunity to hold a neighborhood stakeholder meeting so we can come back to P&Z with the proper boundaries for rezoning. The public hearing was declared open. With no one speaking the public hearing was declared closed. Commissioners discussed. Attorney Harris states it doesn't seem appropriate to rezone the entire historic district and come back with something more targeted. The alternative is to pass the petition to approve the zoning of the entire district and everything there will be a legal nonconforming use. Abbott states if the item is denied then an applicant can come in tomorrow to develop a duplex. Lindsey asked if a moratorium can be put into place while this is figured out. Harris states those are disfavored and that you would have to make findings that it is related to insufficient infrastructure for development. Commissioners agreed that rezoning the entire HD -2 District to SF at this time as to prevent any applications for duplex or multi -family until staff can review further and hold stakeholder meetings for input on creating a different boundary. Harris states this is not best practice, but it would allow staff more time to review and get the stakeholder meetings scheduled. A Motion to approve the zoning change to SF -1 as presented for the entire HD -2 District was made by Board Member Larry Walker and seconded by Board Member Robert Spain. Motion carried, 7 ayes.-- 0