06 - REPORTS/MINUTES FROM BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES

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House stated that he has requested to change the zoning on the back portion of the property to General Retail (GR) to match the front. Mr. House stated that he wants to construct a two story apartment complex for senior citizens but all might not be senior citizens. The planning and zoning commission had concerns about the drainage. Shane Grissom, Engineering Technician stated that right now we are just looking at the zoning change, the drainage issues will come up in the platting process. Skylar Burchinal, 261 S.E. 26th Street Paris, Texas, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Burchinal stated that he support Mr. House in his zoning change. He does believe that the drainage will need to be address when that time comes. Mr. Burchinal further stated that he would love to see something happen to his property he had tried himself but it didn't work out in his favor. William Bowerman, 330 S.E. 39th Street Paris, Texas, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Bowerman stated that he is the current property owner and this property has been in his family for 75 years. Mr. Bowerman stated that he has been in contact with Atmos Energy to get a set easement for the gas line instead of a blanket easement. Mr. Bowerman stated Atmos Energy has told him that they will be cutting down the trees behind the properties on 25th Street. Mr. Bowerman further stated that he hopes the board will approve the zoning change because he doesn't see anyone contacting him to build a single - family dwelling in the location. B. One individual spoke in opposition. Patsy Bolton, 205 S.E. 25th Street Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Mrs. Bolton stated that they have lived there for 45 years and they have had flooding issues in this neighborhood. Mrs. Bolton further stated that she has concerns about the trees being removed, the noise, trash and privacy. Public hearing was declared closed. Mike Folmar left at 6:24p.m. Motion was made by Barney Bray, seconded by John Lee to approve the petition. Motion carried 5 -0. 6 Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block A, American Plant Food 188 Addition, located at 1231 S.E. e Street. Shane Grissom reviewed the preliminary plat with commissioners. Motion was made by Barney Bray, seconded by Billy Trenado to approve the preliminary plat, subject to the Engineering Technicians recommendations. Motion carried 5 -0.