01/07/2013 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CITY OF PARIS - CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2013
5:30 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday, January 7, 2013,
was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Dennis Chalaire, Chairman.
A. The following members were present:
Dennis Chalaire
James Price
Mike Folmar
Keith Flowers
Jerry Akers
Holland Harper
B. The following members were absent:
Richard Hunt
C. Also present were Shawn Napier, Director of Engineering, Planning and
Development; Alan Efrussy, Planning Manager; John Godwin, City Manager; Sue
Lancaster, Council Liaison; and Ashley Fendley, Secretary for the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
2. Approval of minutes fNom previous meetings. (November 5, 2012)
Motion was made by James Price, seconded by Mike Folmar to approve the meeting
minutes for November 5, 2012. Motion carried 6 -0.
3. Discussion of Ord. 2012 -040.
Shawn Napier, Director of Engineering, Planning and Development discussed the
proposed changes to Ordinance 2012 -040. The ordinance needs to be amended so it
conforms to state law. One of the bigger changes occurs in Section 3, under B(1) which
will allow a minor plat approval of four (4) lots or less as long as it's not dedicating right of
ways or easements; this ordinance will allow more freedom.. The current ordinance allows
a minor plat approval of two (2) lots or less as long as it's not dedicating rights of way or
easements. Mr. Napier further stated another change in Section 4, F. Minimum
Improvements under 1(a), Standard curb and gutter, except as permitted in an area zoned
One - family Dwelling District No. 1 (SF -1) (and not otherwise required) or by variance. A
subdivided lot may request a curb and gutter variance from the City by submitting the
request in writing to the City Engineer prior to Final Plat Approval. The City Engineer may
grant a curb and gutter variance administratively upon finding of special circumstances or
unnecessary hardship. The Planning and Zoning Commission had some concerns about the
changes that a citizen is not going to get shortened and not apply for curb and gutter. Shawn
Napier stated the changes are considering if the lot is a middle lot with a 2ft or 3ft road side
ditch instead of making them go to the top of the hill to start; the City Engineer can waive
this if he finds a hardship.
4. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lot 20, Block C, Windsor Estates
Addition, being number 705 40th Street N.E.
Shawn Napier reviewed the preliminary plat with commissioners. Motion was made by
Holland Harper, seconded by Mike Folmar to approve the preliminary plat, subject to the
City Engineer's recommendations. Motion carried 6 -0.
5. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Lot 20, Block C, Winsor Estates Addition,
being number 705 40th Street N. E.
Motion was made by Holland Harper, seconded by Jerry Akers and Mike Folmar to
approve the final plat, subject to the City Engineer's recommendations. Motion carried 6 -0.
6 Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block A, John House
Addition, the 1400 Block of Sherman Street.
Shawn Napier reviewed the preliminary plat with commissioners. Motion was made by
Keith Flowers, seconded by Holland Harper to approve the preliminary plat, subject to the
City Engineer's recommendations. Motion carried 6 -0.
7. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A, John House Addition, in
the 1400 Block of Sherman Street.
Dennis Charlaire discussed the City Engineer's recommendation. Mr. House is requesting
a variance for the curb and gutter requirements. Shawn Napier, City Engineer, stated that
there is existing curb and gutter to the east of the property but not to the west. Mr. House
informed the commission that he was not aware of the curb and gutter issues. Mr. House
further stated he is planning on building a 1,800sq.ft. metal building to store his cars and
R.V. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommend that the property have a driveway
approach with curb and gutter in the city right of way. Motion was made by Holland
Harper, seconded by Mike Folmar to approve the final plat, subject to the City Engineer's
recommendations. Motion carried 6 -0.
8. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat ofLot 1, Block A, TNA Paris Complex
Addition 306A, being number 635 Stone Avenue.
Shawn Napier reviewed the preliminary plat with commissioners. Motion was made by
James Price, seconded by Holland Harper to approve the preliminary plat, subject to the
City Engineer's recommendations. Motion carried 6 -0.
9. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A, TNA Paris Complex
Addition 306A, being number 635 Stone Avenue.
Motion was made by James Price, seconded by Holland Harper to approve the final plat,
subject to the City Engineer's recommendations. Motion carried 6 -0.
10. Meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 4th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2013
and Harper, Acting Chairman
Ashley Fendl , Secretary
Planning and Zoning Commission