2013-045 Approving a portion of the proposed Lake Crook Planned Development District (LCPDD), all of which property is commonly known as Lake Crook

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recommendation to the City Council to approve the requested zoning; and, WHEREAS, on December 16, 2013, the city staff presented said Zone 1 to the City Council and opened the floor for discussion and comment on the proposed Zone 1; and, WHEREAS, the Paris City Council finds that Zone 1 of the Lake Crook Planned Development District, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is in the best interest of the City of Paris and its citizens and should be adopted; WHEREAS, on December 16, 2013, following notice and publication as required by law, the City Council of the City of Paris conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the City zoning ordinance, and having considered the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the testimony and evidence introduced at said public hearing, found and determined that approving the aforesaid zoning change would be consistent with the Comprehensive Future Land Use Plan of the City of Paris, consistent with the City zoning ordinance, and in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Paris by a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Paris, Texas and Zoning Ordinance No. 1710 of the City of Paris, as heretofore amended, is hereby further amended to rezone 337.7 acres of land, known as proposed Zone 1, the Resort Area, within the Proposed Lake Crook Planned Development District (LCPDD), from Agricultural District (A) to Lake Crook Planned Development District, Zone 1, the Resort Area, said Lake Crook Planned Development District is comprised of 3,000+ acres of land, in addition to 1000+ acres of lake area; located at the extreme northwest quadrant of the City of Paris, Lamar County, Texas. Section 3. That the Chief Building Official of the City of Paris be, and he is hereby, directed to change the Official Zoning Map of the City of Paris, Texas to reflect the changes set forth in this ordinance. Section 4. That all provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section S. That it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Paris that this ordinance and every provision hereof, shall be considered severable, and the invalidity or partial invalidity of any section, clause, or provisions of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other portion of this ordinance.