31 - ZONING CHANGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4210 LAMAR AVE

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Item No. 31 memorandum TO: City Council John Godwin, City Manager FROM: Shawn Napier, P.E., Director of Engineering, Planning & Development SUBJECT: ZONING CHANGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4210 LAMAR AVE. DATE: June 2, 2015 BACKGROUND: This application is for a public hearing to consider the petition from the City of Paris for a change in zoning from a Commercial district (C) to a General Retail (GR) district with a Specific Use Permit (3 -Auto laundry in GR district) on Lot 1, Block B of the Morningside North #2 Addition, located at 4210 Lamar Avenue. 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: A Cave Wave car wash is currently located on the lot. (B) Existing Zoning of the Subject Property: This subject property is currently zoned Commercial (C). (C) Proposed Land Use for the Subject Property The current land use will not change. (D) Proposed Zoning of the Subject Property The City of Paris is requesting General Retail (GR) zoning with a Specific Use Permit (3 -Auto laundry in GR district) on the property. (E) The Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) within the Comprehensive Plan: The lot is recommended for General Retail (GR). (F) Factors City Staff Considered Regarding Its Recommendation: (1) The subject property use fits General Retail (GR) zoning with an SUP for auto laundry. (2) The General Retail (GR) zoning will allow fewer uses that could negatively impact the adjacent properties.