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(F) The Parks Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan: The following are the key graphics in this Park Master Plan: (1) Existing Parks and Open Space; (2) Trail and Sidewalk map; and (3) Future Parks and Open Spaces; none of these plan maps are impacted by these two zoning change requests. (G) The Future Land Use Plan (FLUP) within the Comprehensive Plan: The FLUP recommends Commercial use for both of the proposed lots requested for rezoning. The third lot, to the south of both subject properties is recommended to remain Light Industrial. The FLUP recommends a relatively large area to the west of these three subject properties to be Light Industrial, to be changed from the currently zoned Heavy Industrial District (HI). Substantial area east of and adjacent to North Main Street is recommended in the FLUP to be designated as Low Density Residential (LDR), which is traditional, single - family detached dwelling units, to be changed from the currently zoned Commercial District. In light of the elements represented in this agenda item, the city staff recommends approval of these two zoning requests based on the following factors, and therefore supports the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation for approval. (1) This development will be less than a mile north of Loop 286, making this close proximity of the loop efficient ingress and egress for substantial heavy truck traffic, which could reduce intensive truck volumes within the interior of Paris. (2) There currently is a very substantial amount of area zoned Commercial in the immediate environs of these three subject properties, to the extent that rezoning approximately five acres from Commercial to Light Industrial should not impede commercial or retail development in the subject area. (3) This is a beneficial use to Paris that will amplify auto and truck oriented uses, services, and functions both in Paris and in the region of the city. (4) The functioning railroad trackage as well the existing uses in the subject area are compatible with this rezoning request. (5) The request for rezoning these subject two parcels is further strengthened since the FLUP recommends that the substantial land area to the west of these subject properties be classified in the Light Industrial category, to be changed from the existing Heavy Industrial zoning district. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the rezoning of Lots 2 and 3, City Block 307 -A, from Commercial District (C) to Light Industrial District (LI) in the 3200 Block of North Main Street.