11/02/2009 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CITY OF PARIS - CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009
5:30 O'CLOCK P.M.
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday, November 2,
2009, was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Curtis Fendley, Chairman.
A. The following members were present:
Curtis Fendley, Chairman
Bee Gannon
Darin Manning
Richard Hunt
Benny Plata
B. The following members were absent:
Bill Harris
Keith Barnett
C. Jeanna Scott, Administrative Assistant was also present.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (October 5, 2009)
Motion was made by Bill Harris, seconded by Darin Manning to approve the minutes for
the October 5, 2009 meeting. Motion carried 5 -0.
Public hearing and consideration of and action on the petition of Southwest LTC, Ltd for a
change in zoning from an Agricultural District (A) to a One - Family Dwelling District No.
2 (SF -2) with a Specific Use Permit (20) Hospital, Convalescent Home, Residence Home
for the aged on a 48.07 tract of land being a part of the Joshua Moore Headright Survey,
Abstract No. 571, being located in the 100 Block of 47th Street S.E.
Public hearing was declared open.
The following individual spoke in favor of the petition.
Mark Hesse, Southwest LLC, spoke favor of the petition. Mr. Hesse stated he was there to
answer any questions the commissioners may have.
No opposition present.
Curtis Fendley asked the audience if anyone had comments. The following individuals
spoke.
Paul Wells, 365 42nd Street S.E., Mr. Wells stated he had concerns about drainage in
Morningside. Do to the amount of new development in the area the drainage problems
have gotten worse with the water coming down off the hill and in to the yards of the
neighborhood. Mr. Wells further stated he has had to correct a lot of erosion that is
occurring in his yard. The City needs to address the drainage plan for the new
construction to make sure it will not make this problem worse.
James Finney, 415 42nd Street S.E., Mr. Finney stated he is concerned over the drainage
problems. Mr. Finney presented pictures to the Commissioners showing his flooded back
yard.
Tom Gray, 345 42nd Street S.E., Mr. Gray stated he was also concerned over the drainage
problems. Water has gotten within eight to ten feet of his garage. Mr. Gray further stated
that with the new development in the area it could cause the drainage problems to get
worse. Mr. Gray also asked what the developers planned to do with the remaining
acreage.
Mr. Hesse, Southwest LLC, Mr. Hesse stated at this time they will only be developing the
seven acres along 47th Street. They have no plans to develop the rest of the area.
Julia Dodson, 115 481h Street S.E., Ms. Dodson stated she is concerned about the traffic on
47th Street. There is barely enough room for two cars to pass each other and several mail
boxes have been ran over. Ms. Dodson further stated she is concerned about the increased
traffic at the intersection of Highway 82 East and 47th Street. This is a dangerous road and
the City should put up blinking lights to warn cars about turning traffic.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by Benny Plata, seconded by Darin Manning to approve the zoning
change. Motion carried 5 -0.
4. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Ray's Place
Addition CB 78, being number 601 North Main Street.
Motion was made by Bee Garmon, seconded by Darin Manning to approve the Plat,
subject to the City Engineer's recommendations. Motion carried 5 -0.
5. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Ray's Place Addition CB
78, being number 601 North Main Street.
Motion was made by Richard Hunt, seconded by Benny Plata, to approve the Plat, subject
to the City Engineer's recommendations. Motion carried 5 -0.
6. Meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 7TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2009.