08/07/2017 MINUTESMINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2017
5:30 O'CLOCK P.M.
The meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by
John Lee, Secretary.
A. The following members were present: Chad Lindsey, John Lee, Rick Hundley,
Keith Flowers, James O'Bryan, Mihir "Mark" Pankaj, and Mustafa Hashmi
B. Also present were Carla Easton, City Engineer; Steve Clifford, Council Liaison;
Clyde Crews, Fire Marshal; Stephanie Harris, City Attorney, and Triniti Fraizer,
City Staff
2. Election of Officers:
A. Chairman — Motion was made by John Lee, seconded by Chad Lindsey to
nominate Keith Flowers as Chairman. Motion carried 7-0.
Keith Flowers called for nominations for Vice -Chairman
B. Vice -Chairman —Motion was made by Keith Flowers, seconded by Chad Lindsey
to nominate Mustafa Hashmi as Vice -Chairman. Motion carried 7-0.
C. Secretary — Motion was made by Chad Lindsey, seconded by Keith Flowers to
nominate John Lee as secretary. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (June 5, 2017)
Motion was made by Chad Lindsey, seconded by John Lee to approve minutes for the June
5, 2017 meeting. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of the City of Paris for a
change in zoning from an Agriculture District (A) to a Single -Family Dwelling District No.
2 (SF -2), for The Hills Subdivision within the City Limits to the northwest side of FM 195.
Public hearing was declared open.
A. No one spoke in favor.
B. No one spoke in opposition.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by Chad Lindsey, seconded by John Lee to approve the petition. Motion
carried 7-0.
5. Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Lawrence Thompson
for a change in zoning from Single -Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) to a
Single -Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) with a Specific Use Permit #46 (Recreational
Facility- Private), on Sperry's I S` Addition, Block 2, Lot North PT 1, being located at 2815
West Campbell Street.
Public hearing was declared open.
A. No one spoke in favor.
B. Two individuals spoke in opposition.
Caroline Briley, 2510 W. Campbell Street, Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition. Ms.
Briley stated she had concerns that it would not stay maintained like other
recreation facilities close to the area.
Alice Hearn, 795 28th Street N.W. Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition. Ms. Hearn
stated she had concerns about the noise and maintenance.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by Keith Flowers, seconded by John Lee to table the petition. Motion
carried 6-1, with James O'Bryan casting the dissenting vote.
6. Public hearing to consider the Site Plan for Liberty National Bank on Lot 4-B, City Block
286, being located at 140 North Collegiate Drive.
Alan Efrussy, Planning Manager reviewed the Site Plan with the commissioners. Motion
was made by Chad Lindsey, seconded by John Lee to approve the Site Plan with
recommendations. Motion carried 7-0.
7. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Advantage Storage
Addition, located in the 3100 Block of FM 1497 (3''d Street S.E.).
Carla Easton reviewed the preliminary plat with commissioners. Motion was made by
Keith Flowers, seconded by John Lee to approve the preliminary plat with
recommendations. Motion carried 7-0.
8. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat Lot 1, 2 & 3, Block A, Pecan Place Ph. IV,
located in the 4300 Block of Pine Mill Road.
Carla Easton reviewed the final plat with commissioners. Motion was made by John Lee,
seconded by Chad Lindsey to approve the final plat with recommendations. Motion carried
7-0.
9. Discussion Regarding The Potential Restriction of Parking Recreational Vehicles
(Including Other "Special Vehicles ", As Defined In The Code Of Ordinances, Ch. 22) of
Certain Dimensions Within Residential Areas.
Alan Efrussy, Planning Manager stated recently, Mayor Clifford inquired to staff as to how
we can address the issue of lager RVs as stored/parked in Paris residential neighborhoods.
As a response to these inquires, the city staff is suggesting several draft amendments to
Chapter 22: Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Park" within the Paris Code of
Ordinances, which includes regulations for recreational and other special vehicles. Alan
Efrussy and Stephanie Harris, City Attorney addressed the commission on these changes:
(1) All "special vehicles" as defined in the City of Paris Code of Ordinances, Ch. 22
"Manufactured Homes and Manufactured Home Parks, "Article II". "Regulations for
Special Vehicles" (which includes recreational vehicles) that exceed thirty—two (32') feet
in length or nine (9') feet in height shall not be parked or stored within any City of Paris
Zoning District wherein residential lots or uses are permitted. This includes Planned
Development Zoning Districts that allow residential uses. (2) Text that defines the
measurement for "vehicle height" and "vehicle length" is now stated in Sec. 22-21.
"Definitions". (3)(a) If approved by the City Council, said amendments shall not go into
effect/be enforced until one—hundred eighty (180) days from the date of council adoption.
(3)(b) To enhance as soon as possible the opportunity to visually enhance the character and
integrity of said residential neighborhoods, after adoption by the city council, all existing
parked/stored special vehicles exceeding said dimensions at the time of council adoption
shall not be considered legal non—conforming uses, and therefore shall also be removed
after said 180 days. Therefore, Section 15: "Nonconforming Uses and Structures" within
the Paris Zoning Ordinance shall not apply. The Planning and Zoning Commission had
several concerns in regards to these changes to the ordinance. Mr. Efrussy stated he would
address the concerns and submit it to the commission at a later date.
10. Meeting adjourned at 6:37p.m.
APPROVED THIS 7TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2017
Chairman
Ashle S mpf, Secre
Planning and Zoning Commission