06/06/2011 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CITY OF PARIS - CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2011
5:30 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday, June 6, 2011,
was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Shawn Napier, Director of Engineering, Planning and
Development.
A. The following members were present:
James Price
Richard Hunt
Dennis Chalaire
Keith Barnett
B. The following members were absent:
Benny Plata
C. Shawn Napier, Director of Engineering, Planning and Development; and Jeanna
Scott, City Staff.
2. Election of 'an interim Chairman.
Motion was made by Keith Barnett, seconded by James Price to nominate Richard Hunt as
interim Chairman. Motion carried 3 -0, 1 abstained.
3. Approval of minutes f °om previous meeting. (May 2, 2011)
Motion was made by Dennis Chalaire, seconded by Keith Barnett to approve the minutes
for the May 2, 2011 meeting. Motion carried 4 -0.
4. Public hearing to provide an opportunity to present comments and written evidence and
consideration of and action on recommending to the City Council the adoption ofproposed
amendments to the Future Land Use Plan Map as follows:
A. That the future land use recommended for the property located on a 2.83 acre tract
of land being part of the Enoch Crow Survey #208, being located at 4680 Pine Mill
Road be changed from Low Density Residential at Commercial.
Public hearing was declared open.
A. The following individuals spoke in favor.
Evan Butler, property owner spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Butler stated they
purchased the property and did not realize the zoning was not right since it had been
a pottery store. They bought the property to utilize it as an antique store.
Mr. Butler further requested the conunissioners approve the future land use change
and zoning request change.
B. There was no opposition present.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by James Price, seconded by Keith Barnett to approve the future land use
plan map change. Motion carried 4 -0.
Public hearing and consideration of and action on the petition of Evan and Melanie Butler
. for a change in zoning from an Agricultural District (A) to a Commercial District (C), on a
2.83 acre tract of land being part of the Enoch Crow Survey #208, being located at 4680
Pine Mill Road.
Public hearing was declared open.
A. The following individuals spoke in favor.
Evan Butler, property owner, spoke in favor of the petition.
B. There was no opposition.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by Keith Barnett, seconded by Richard Hunt to approve the zoning
change request. Motion carried 4 -0.
Public hearing and consideration of and action on the petition of Chester Owens for a
change in zoning from an Agricultural District (A) to a General Retail District (GR) on Lot
9, City Block 313, being located at 3930 Lamar Avenue.
Public hearing was declared open.
A. The following individuals spoke in favor.
Mary Ann Hood, realtor, representing Mr. Chester Owens, spoke in favor. Ms.
Hood stated that Mr. Owens is purchasing this property to open a retail store. All
adjoining properties are currently zoned general retail. Ms. Hood requested the
commissioners approve the zoning change request.
B. There was no opposition.
Ms. Betty Entzminger, adjacent property owner, stated she is not here to speak in
opposition of the petition. Ms. Entzminger simply wanted to address concerns over
possible drainage and trash issues. Shawn Napier addressed Ms. Entzminger's
concerns over the drainage, stating the property owner will have to address drainage before
a building permit will be issued. The developer will have to follow City and State laws
regarding drainage. Ms. Entzminger further stated again she is not speaking in opposition
to the petition.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by Dennis Chalaire, seconded by James Price to approve the zoning
change request. Motion carried 4 -0.
7. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Burress 128
Addition, being located at 1215 Bonham Street.
No action taken. Dennis Chalaire would have to recuse from this item, in turn there would
be no quorum.
8. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Burress 128Addition, being
located at 1215 Bonham Street.
No action taken. Dennis Chalaire would have to recuse from this item, in turn there would
be no quorum.
9. Meeting adjourned at 5.44 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 5TH DAY OF JULY, 2011.
Richard Hunt, Interim Chairman