18 - Zoning Amendment from One-Family to Multiple-Family - Block 257-A Lot 5 - 2356 E Cherry Street - LCAD 18179Item No. 18
Memorandum
TO: City Council
Grayson Path, City Manager
FROM: Andrew Mack, AICP Director Planning & Community Development
SUBJECT: Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Deanna Bray for a
change in zoning from a One -Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) to a Multiple -
Family Dwelling District No. 1 (MF -1) in the City of Paris, Block 257-A, Lot 5, located
at 2356 E Cherry Street- LCAD 18179.
MTG. DATE: November 8, 2021
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION
Deanna Bray requested a rezoning change from SF -2 to MF -1 to permit the construction of 6 new duplexes. Land to
the West already zoned as MF -1 is also owned by Bray. A process is also underway for the platting of the same
property that will include a private driveway into the development. At its meeting held on 11/2/21, the P&Z
recommended approval to the City Council.
ANALYSIS
• The subject property is zoned SF -2, is Guided for Medium Density Residential the site is undeveloped
• The land area to the West is zoned MF -1, is Guided for Med. Density Residential, and the site is undeveloped
• The land area to North is Zoned MF -1, is guided for Med. & High Density Residential, and has duplexes
• The land area to the East is Zoned SF -2, is guided for Medium Density Residential, and is a vacant lot
• The land area to the South is Zoned SF -2, is guided for Medium Density Residential, and are SF residences
PUBLIC INPUT
No public input has been received to date prior to, at or after the P&Z Public Hearing.
RECOMMENDATION,
Staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend approval of this zoning change.
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 CITY OF PARIS BLOCK
257-A, LOT 5 LOCATED AT 2356 E. CHERRY STREET, FROM A ONE -
FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT NO. 2 (SF -2) TO A MULTIPLE -FAMILY
DWELLING DISTRICT NO. 1(MF-1); 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 257-A,
Lot 5, located at 2356 E. Cherry Street, in the City of Paris, Lamar County, Texas, from a One -
Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) to a Multiple -Family Dwelling District No. 1 (MF -1);
and,
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2021, 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 November 8, 2021, 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 257-A, Lot 5, located at 2356 E. Cherry Street, in the City of Paris,
Lamar County, Texas, from a One -Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) to a Multiple -Family
Dwelling District No. 1(MF-1).
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. 1.01.009 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 8th day of November, 2021, by the City Council of
the City of Paris, in regular session, following notice and publication as required by law.
Paula Portugal, Mayor
ATTEST:
Janice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephanie H. Harris, City Attorney