06 - MINUTES FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES

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Public hearing was declared closed. Motion was made by Barney Bray, seconded by Billy Trenado to approve the petition. Motion carried 5 -0. 4. Public hearing and consideration of and action on the petition of Paris Lakes Medical Center, LLC for a change in zoning from Agricultural District (A) and a One - Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) to a Commercial District (C) on 40 acres in the A524 J Leach Survey, being Part of Tract I and 4, located at 2675 SE 41" Street. Public hearing was declared open. A. One individual spoke in favor of the petition. Ron Parker, 691 CR 1242 Detroit, Texas, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Parker stated after three and a half (3 ' /z) years they are finally here. This hospital (medical office buildings) will have two hundred and twelve thousand (212,000) square feet of office space and one hundred and eighty thousand (180,000) square feet of hospital (medical office buildings) space. The structure is eighty (80) percent leased already, excluding the retail and hotel area. They have several hotel operators that are willing to commit but are looking for one that will work with the hospital and have decent rates for families. The choices for the hotel are between the Embassy Suites, Marriot, or the Hyatt Place. Their Architect is HKS (Harvard Kay Smith), which is largest and oldest hospital architect in the world. They are using Thompson Engineering out of Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Parker further stated that they are trying to keep most of the work local with Harrison, Walker & Harper being the general contractors. The management company will be his own company Mr. Parker stated. Barney Bray asked if he has spoken with the Highway Department. Mr. Parker stated he has already talked to them and worked out a plan. They will need to move the entrance to the drive way down a hundred (100) feet. B. No one spoke in opposition. Public hearing was declared closed. Motion was made by Mike Folmar, seconded by John Lee to approve the petition. Motion carried 5 -0. 5. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Paris Lakes Medical Center LLC Addition 346, located at 2675 SE 41st Street. Shawn Napier reviewed the preliminary plat with commissioners. Motion was made by Billy Trenado, seconded by John Lee to approve the preliminary plat, subject to the City Engineer's recommendations. Motion carried 5 -0.