24 - Zoning Change - Petitionof Monte Moore - 3000 Block ofClarksville - Block 249 Lot PT 35-D - LCAD 108624Item No. 24
Memorandum
TO: Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Carla Easton, PE, Engineering & Community Development Director
SUBJECT: ZONING CHANGE — 3000 BLOCK OF CLARKSVILLE ST
DATE: July 27, 2020
BACKGROUND: Monte Moore is requesting a change in zoning from General Retail District
(GR) to Neighborhood Services (NS) for his property located in the 3000 block of Clarksville
Street. Properties in the area are zoned GR, NS, PD and SF -2.
STATUS OF ISSUE: The comprehensive plan calls for retail use for all properties along the
frontage of Clarksville Street. Current uses in the area include a convenience store/fuel station,
office, abandoned medical facility, apartments, and single family homes.
Mr. Moore states on his application that this zoning request is to expand the possibilities for the
subject property. Staff has met with him regarding the potential for constructing duplexes at the
end of Pride Circle. Duplexes are allowed in NS zoning district, but access would be most
appropriate from Clarksville Street instead of Pride Circle as it is a low-density residential district.
A development of the subject lot for multi -family structures would be best served by the extension
of Pride Circle to Clarksville Street, or creating access from Clarksville Street instead of from
Pride Circle.
This zoning request is consistent with the future land use, which recommends retail use along
Clarksville Street. A NS zoning district will allow less intensive retail uses than what could
currently be constructed in GR, however it should be considered that multi -family uses such as
duplexes, quadplexes, and even apartments are allowed in NS district, where they are not allowed
in GR or SF -2. From a planning perspective, this could be an appropriate location for medium
density residential development where the property can be accessed from Clarksville Street.
The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve of this zoning change by a vote of 6-0 on
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July 6,
RECOMMENDATION: Approve of a zoning change from General Retail District (GR) to
Neighborhood Services (NS).
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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 CITY OF PARIS
BLOCK 249, LOT PT 35-D, LOCATED IN THE 3000 BLOCK OF
CLARKSVILLE STREET FROM A GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT (GR) TO A
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE DISTRICT (NS); 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 City of Paris Block 249,
Lot PT 35-D located in the 3000 block of Clarksville Street, in the City of Paris, Lamar
County, Texas, from a General Retail District (GR) to a Neighborhood Service District (NS);
and,
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2020, 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 July 27, 2020, 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 City of Paris Block 249, Lot PT 35-D located in the 3000 block of Clarksville
Street, in the City of Paris, Lamar County, Texas, from a General Retail District (GR) to a
Neighborhood Service District (NS).
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 S. 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 July, 2020, 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