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11 - Zoning Change Request - 2531 Pine BluffItem No. 11 TO: Mayor & Council FROM: John Godwin, City Manager SUBJECT: ZONING CHANGE, 2531 PINE BLUFF DATE: August 7, 2018 BACKGROUND: Scott and Kristi Hearne have applied for a zoning change on a 0.272 acre lot at 2531 Pine Bluff. The purpose of their request is to change the zoning from SF -2 Residential to MF -2 Residential in order to construct a duplex on this vacant property. STATUS OF ISSUE: There are several other duplex buildings in this area, on various streets, and at least one triplex. The future land use plan calls for medium density residential for this area; therefore, this proposed change in zoning is consistent with the city's plan, and would fit in with existing residential usage. If the zoning change is approved, the owners will be required to seek a variance from the city's Board of Adjustment, because the lot is not deep enough to meet building setback requirements for either a duplex or a single family home. However, this is not a zoning issue. There are no flood zone or other restrictions. On August 6 the planning and zoning commission recommended approval by a 7-0 vote. RECOMMENDATION: Approve zoning change from SF -2 Residential to MF -2 Residential. � \� � � � � � / /� : /..� % «< � 2� � � : ,�� \� ©dam � \ DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE LOT 11-A, CITY BLOCK 257-B, 0.30 ACRES, BEING LOCATED AT 2531 PINE BLUFF, IN THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (SF -2) TO A MULTIPLE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (MF -2); DIRECTING A CHANGE ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission received a request for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Paris to rezone Lot 11-A, City Block 257-B, 0.30 acres being located at 2531 Pine Bluff, in the City of Paris, Lamar County, Texas, from a One -Family Dwelling District (SF -2) to a Multiple -Family Dwelling District (MF -2); and, WHEREAS, on August 6, 2018, following notice and publication as required by law, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance and, following said hearing, made formal recommendation to the City Council to approve the requested zoning; and, WHEREAS, on August 27, 2018, following notice and publication as required by law, the City Council of the City of Paris conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance, and having considered the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the testimony and evidence introduced at said public hearing, found and determined that approving the aforesaid zoning change would be consistent with the Comprehensive Future Land Use Plan of the City of Paris, consistent with the City Zoning Ordinance, and in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Paris by a vote of ayes and nays. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Paris, Texas and Zoning Ordinance No. 1710 of the City of Paris as heretofore amended is hereby further amended to rezone Lot 11-A, City Block 257-B, 0.30 acres being located at 2531 Pine Bluff, in the City of Paris, Lamar County, Texas, from a One -Family Dwelling District (SF -2) to a Multiple -Family Dwelling District (MF -2). Section 3. That the Chief Building Official of the City of Paris be, and he is hereby, directed to change the Official Zoning Map of the City of Paris, Texas to reflect the changes set forth in this ordinance. Section 4. That all provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 5. That the repeal of any ordinance or part of ordinances affected by the enactment of this ordinance shall not be construed as abandoning any action now pending under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating, modifying, or altering any penalty accruing or to accrue, or as affecting any rights of the municipality under any section or provisions of any ordinance at the time of passage of this ordinance. Section 6. That it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Paris that this ordinance, and every provision hereof, shall be considered severable, and the invalidity or partial invalidity of any section, clause, or provisions of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other portion of this ordinance. Section 7. That any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a Misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine in accordance with provisions of Sec. 1-6 of Chapter One of the City of Paris Code of Ordinances, and each and every day's continuance of any violation of the above -enumerated sections shall constitute and be deemed a separate offense. Section 8. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication as required by law. PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 27th day of August, 2018, by the City Council of the City of Paris, in regular session, following notice and publication as required by law. Steven J. Clifford, M.D., Mayor ATTEST: Janice Ellis, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephanie H. Harris, City Attorney