05 - MINUTES OF APRIL 11, 2016 COUNCIL MEETING

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Regular Council Meeting April 11, 2016 Page 3 OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Planning Director Alan Efrussy explained this change in zoning was brought by Sequoia Brown, on behalf of Russell & Leslie Stidham, who were requesting the zoning be changed to a Two - Family Dwelling District. Mr. Efrussy further explained that a petition was submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission by citizens asking for denial of the request, that the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended denial of the request and staff supported the recommendation of the Commission. Mayor Hashmi opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item, to please come forward. Shane Bolton spoke in opposition of the zoning change. With no one else speaking, Mayor Hashmi closed the public hearing. A Motion to deny this item was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Clifford. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 11. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2016 -011: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 8, "USE OF LAND AND BUILDING;" BY AMENDING SECTION 12 -100, "SPECIFIC USE PERMITS;" BY ADDING SECTION 29, "PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLAR FARMS; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Efrussy explained items 11 and 12 addressed the Paris zoning ordinance. He said item 11 dealt with the central area and the purpose was to enhance the downtown area. Mayor Hashmi opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Hashmi closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pickle and seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 12. Conduct a public hearing, discuss and act on AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 8, "USE OF LAND AND BUILDING;" BY AMENDING SECTION 12 -100, "SPECIFIC USE PERMITS;" BY ADDING SECTION 29, "PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLAR FARMS; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.