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26 - Zoning Amendment One-Family Dwelling to Heavy Industrial District - Block 325 Lots 4 &6 located at 1130 N.W. 30th and 30th N.W. - LCAD 18830 & 18835Item No. 26 Memorandum TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro -Tem & 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 the Paris Economic Development Corp. for a change in zoning from a One -Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) to a Heavy Industrial District (HI) in the City of Paris, Block 325, Lots 4 and 6, located at 1130 NW 30th LCAD 18830 and 30th NW LCAD 18835. MTG. DATE: December 13, 2021 BACKGROUND The Paris Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) requested a zoning change from SF -2 to HI to accommodate industrial uses of all types. The parcels contain approximately 6 acres and are intended to be developed as part of the Northwest Business Park. The PEDC continues to work on bringing industrial prospects to this park and this advanced rezoning will prepare the site and lead the way for development when it occurs. It will also provide for an expanded & contiguous HI District Boundary based upon the zoning and land uses developed along the NW Loop for this industrial park. The changes will also be consistent with what should be updated and guided for Heavy Industrial as a future land use of the property in the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan & Future Land Use Map. The property is conforming in size with regard to dimensions and setbacks for new future industrial development. ANALYSIS • The subject property is zoned SF -2, is Guided for Light Industrial (but should be re -guided for Heavy Industrial, and is undeveloped • The land area to the West is zoned HI, is Guided for Light Industrial (but should be re -guided for Heavy Industrial, and is undeveloped • The land area to the North is Zoned HI, is guided for Guided for Light Industrial (but should be re - guided for Heavy Industrial), and is developed with a pipe manufacturer • The land area to the East is SF -2, is guided for Low Density Residential, and is mostly undeveloped (except for I single family residence along 28th St. NW) • The land area to the South is Zoned is SF -2, is guided for Low Density Residential, and is mostly undeveloped PUBLIC INPUT No public input was received to date, but will be updated if received at or prior to the hearing. RECOMMENDATION Staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the rezoning from SF -2 to HI. 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 325, LOTS 4 AND 6 LOCATED AT 1130 NW 30TH STREET, FROM A ONE - FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT NO. 2 (SF -2) TO A HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (HI); 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 325, Lots 4 and 6, located at 1130 NW 30th Street, in the City of Paris, Lamar County, Texas, from a One -Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) to a Heavy Industrial District (HI); and, WHEREAS, on December 6, 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 December 13, 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 325, Lots 4 and 6, located at 1130 NW 30th Street, in the City of Paris, Lamar County, Texas, from a One -Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) to a Heavy Industrial District (HI). 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 13th day of December, 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