24 - ZONING CHANGE FOR LAMAR AVE

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n) Lot 1 -A of City Block 313 -A, being 1.5057 acres, located at 4760 Lamar Avenue (Jean B. Stephens — vacant lot) o) Lot 1 -B of City Block 313 -A, being 1.5428 acres, located at 4820 Lamar Avenue (Texas Tumbling & Trampoline) The Planning & Zoning Commission denied the zoning change by a vote of 6 -0 on June 1, 2015. STATUS OF ISSUE: The city staff has determined the following findings: (A) Existing Land Use: The current property uses includes retail stores (x2), a restaurant, a custom personal service shop, vacant properties (x4), professional and administrative offices (x4), a residence home for aged, an auto repair and a recreational facility. (B) Existing Zoning of the Subject Property: The subject properties are all currently zoned Commercial (C). (C) Proposed Land Use for the Subject Property: The City is asking that all properties be changed to a General Retail (GR) zoning district. The only property that would become a non- conforming use would be Reno Paint & Body (auto repair). Land uses on the four vacant lots will be more restrictive under a General Retail (GR) zoning district. All of the other current uses are allowed in General Retail (GR) zoning. (D) Proposed Zoning of the Subject Property: The City of Paris is requesting General Retail (GR) zoning for the 15 properties. (E) The Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) within the Comprehensive Plan: All lots are recommended for General Retail (GR) zoning. (F) Factors City Staff Considered Regarding Its Recommendation: (1) The subject properties are primarily surrounded by single family and agricultural uses, with a few lots zoned Planned Development, Commercial or General Retail. (2) This zoning will allow fewer uses that could negatively impact the adjacent properties. (3) The Future Land Use Plan recommends General Retail (GR) zoning for all lots that front Lamar Avenue from Loop 286 east to the City Limits. These factors, taken collectively, have encouraged city staff to recommend approval. In order to approve these zoning changes it will take a 3/4 majority vote of the City Council.