11 - ZONING CHANGE FOR PROPERTY AT 616 W. WASHINGTON ST.

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Item No. 11 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 616 W. WASHINGTON ST. DATE: July 7, 2015 BACKGROUND: This application is for a public hearing to consider the petition of the City of Paris for a change in zoning from a Public Lands and Institutions district (PLI) to a Two Family Dwelling District (2F) with a Specific Use Permit (9) for Institutions of Religious or Philanthropic Nature on Lot 9, City Block 151, being located at 616 W. Washington Street. The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve the zoning change by a vote of 5 -0 on July 61n, 2015. STATUS OF ISSUE: The city staff has determined the following findings: (A) Existing Land Use: The building on the property was formerly occupied by the Lamar County Health Department. The building is currently vacant. (B) Existing Zoning of the Subject Property: This subject property is currently zoned Public Lands and Institutions district (PLI). (C) Proposed Land Use for the Subject Property: A potential buyer for the property would use the building as an institution of religious or philanthropic nature. (D) Proposed Zoning of the Subject Property: The City is requesting a Two Family Dwelling District (217) zoning for the lot that would allow the use listed above. (E) The Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) within the Comprehensive Plan: The lot is recommended for Public Lands and Institutions (PLI).