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05/02/2005 MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MAY 29 2005 The Planning and Zoning Commission met Monday, May 2, 2005, 5:30, Lamar County Fairgrounds, Westside Building, 570 E. Center Street, Paris, Texas with the following members present: 1. Reeves Hayter 2. Barbara Forrest 3. Russell McCain 4. Brad Archer 5. Marshall Kent Lisa Wright, the Director of Community Development, was also present. 1. The meeting was called to order by Reeves Hayter. 2. The minutes from the April 4, 2005, meeting were approved with a motion by Marshall Kent, seconded by Barbara Forrest. Motion carried by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays. 3. The Commission moved to Item 5 at this point to allow time for other Commission members to arrive. Item 5. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of the Kennedy Subdivision. Joe Dan Kennedy and Hayden Foster, Surveyor, were present for the discussion of the Preliminary Plat. Mr. Kennedy advised the Commission that he plans to build a warehouse space -mini storage. He wants to combine all the lots into one (1) lot so that construction can begin. Motion was made to approve the Preliminary Plat by Russell McCain, seconded by Brad Archer, subject to the City Engineer's Memo dated April 25, 2005. Motion carried 5 ayes and 0 nays. Planning and Zoning Minutes May 2, 2005 Page 2 4. Item 3. Public Hearing to consider the petition of Daniel G. Elcan for a change in zoning from an Agricultural District (A) to a General Retail District (GR) on Lot 6, City Block 313, being number 3850 Lamar Avenue. Reeves Hayter advised that his firm prepared the plat; therefore, he would have to recuse himself from the deliberations, which means that when he does, there would be no quorum. Chairman Hayter stated that he can conduct the public hearing process but the Commission would not be able to vote on the issue. Mr. Hayter suggested that the Commission table this item and set a special meeting, May 9, 5:00 p.m., right before the City Council meeting to consider this item. The public hearing was declared open. Thomas E. Latham, 51 Oakland Avenue, Mobile, AL, was present on behalf of B.D.T. Investment, LLC. They have purchased a 10 -acre tract from Wayne Lowe for which they are presently under contract. They are proposing to subdivide the property into two (2) pieces with the front being approximately three (3) acres and the back being 6.5 acres. The three (3) acres line up with the adjacent parcel to the east of this parcel that is zoned Agriculture. The 10 -acre tract is presently zoned Agriculture. They would like for the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve the rezoning of the front three (3) acres to General Retail, not asking that the rear piece be rezoned. There are no plans now or in the future to do anything with the rear piece of property. They would like to get the utilities that are on the property to the front piece of the property. The intention is to provide a retail center consisting of five (5) national retailers. The retail center would create 10 -15 jobs. Three (3) tenants are under contract, subject to rezoning and approval of the plat. Upon approval, plans are in place Planning and Zoning Minutes May 2, 2005 Page 3 to start construction immediately. Hayter Engineering is doing the engineering work. They are planning to leave the trees on the east side of the property if it is okay according to good engineering. Steve Neece, 3780 Lamar Avenue, stated that he is in favor of the petition. There was no opposition, the public hearing was declared closed. 5. Item 4. Consideration of and action on the petition of Daniel G. Elcan for a change in zoning from an Agricultural District (A) to a General Retail District (GR) on Lot 6, City Block 313, being number 3850 Lamar Avenue. Item 6. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lots 1 and 2, City Block 313, B.D.T. Subdivision. Reeves Hayter explained to the Commission that a special meeting could be called on the 9th of this month just prior to the Council meeting to consider the items related to the retail center since he there would be less than a quorum when he recused himself. Motion was made to table both items related to the retail center was made by Russell McCain, seconded by Brad Archer. Motion carried by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays, with plans to have a special meeting on the 9th to consider the items. 7. Consideration of and possible action on amendments to the Future Land Use Map, which is a part of the Comprehensive Plan, as it relates to the southwest quadrant of Paris. The Future Land Use Map was presented for discussion and the Commission made various revisions, completing this quadrant. Lisa Planning and Zoning Minutes May 2, 2005 Page 4 Wright stated she would send out a new quadrant for work to begin next month. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.