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Regular Council Meeting November 10, 2014 Page 3 Regular Agenda 11. Discuss, conduct a public hearing, and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -023: 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 LOT 20, CITY BLOCK 222 -B, BEING LOCATED AT 130 N.E. 25TH STREET, IN THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A ONE - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT NO. 2 (SF -2) TO A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C); 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. Planning Director Alan Efrussy explained that applicant Greg Winn applied for a zoning change and planned to open an auto glass business. He said the Commission unanimously recommended approval of this zoning change. Mayor Frierson opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Frierson closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve the zoning change was made by Council Member Hashmi and seconded by Council Member Pickle. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 12. Discuss, conduct a public hearing, and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2014 -024: 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 LOT PART OF 7, CITY BLOCK 318, BEING LOCATED IN THE 3100 BLOCK OF N.E. LOOP 286, IN THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM AN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (A) TO A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C); 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. Efrussy explained that applicant David Robinson applied for a zoning change and planned to construct a restaurant. He said the Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of this zoning change request. Mr. Efrussy also several persons spoke at the public hearing and expressed concern about standing water, drainage and ditch issues. City Engineer Shawn Napier said the project engineer was aware of the concerns and that several of them would be addressed through the platting process and others would require addressing longer -term remedies. Council Member Grossnickle said you could not get in there to shred the back of the property because of standing water, and it was a concern every time there was an addition on the loop. Council Member Grossnickle said the larger issue need to be addressed allowing for development. Council Member Hashmi inquired about FEMA and the maps, to which Mr.