06 - Reports & Minutes - Boards & CommissionsItem No. 6
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
CITY OF PARIS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CITY OF PARIS - CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS CONFERENCE ROOM
PARIS TEXAS
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 2. 2021
12:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The Board ofAdjustment meeting was called to order by Ruth Ann Alsobrook at 12: 01 p. m.
The following members were present: Ruth Ann Alsobrook, Jerry Haning, William
Sanders, Larry Walker and Sequoia Bruce.
Also present were Andrew Mack, Stephanie Harris and concerned citizens.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (October S, 2021)
Motion was made by William Sanders, seconded by Sequoia Bruce to approve minutes for the
October 5d', 2021 meeting. Motion carried 5:0.
3. Public hearing to consider and take action on the petition of William and Stephanie Bailey
on Lot 19, Block A, of the Westgate Addition being located at 4030 Sage Frail.
The petition requested a variance to the Build Line of 35' as indicated on the plat.
The applicant is requesting a 17' variance to reduce the platted front build line from 35' feet to 18'
for a carport only.
Andrew Mack, Director of Planning & Community Development, presents case to the board. The
applicant is requesting a 17' variance to the minimum plat build line of 35'. The requested variance
is intended for the construction of a 20' x 25' garage addition on the house to increase the total
garage vehicle space. The proposed addition in front of the existing garage would be over the
existing driveway. This would result in a front yard setback of approximately 18'. Lastly, Andrew
states that the City is recommending denial of the variance.
Andrew Mack made note of citizen input forms submitted by mail as follows:
William and Stephanie Bailey, property owners, in favor of the request to allow the construction
-of the carport to protect his investments (cars).
Mike and Della O'Neal, of 4040 Sage Trail, in favor of the request since the Baileys' yard is well
kept.
Timothy Stephens, of 460 SW 41St St, in favor of the request.
Billy and Fay Stephens, of 510 SW 41St St, in favor of the request since the Baileys' are one of the
best neighbors they have.
Public hearing was declared open.
No one spoke in favor or opposition.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Chairperson RuthAnn Alsobrook, makes note of the neighboring property to the west that seems
to have a similar addition on their home for storage.
William Sanders, board member, speaks in favor of the denial since he believes not allowing the
construction of the carport will protect the appearance of the neighborhood.
Larry Walker, board member, makes note of the several accessory structures that already exist.
Sequoia Bruce, board member, states that the construction of the carport in the front would not be
cosmetically appealing on the front of the home versus being built on the side or in the rear yard.
She also makes note that there does not appear to be any carports constructed in the front in the
surrounding area.
Jerry Haning, board member, speaks in favor of the variance by mentioning the input letters from
the neighbors in favor of the carport and since the carport will be open and not closed like the
structure on the neighboring lot.
Chairperson RuthAnn Alsobrook speaks in favor of the variance stating that it is a quiet street,
little traffic and does not see it being a safety issue.
Motion was made by William Sanders, seconded by Larry Walker to deny the 17' variance to the
Build Line for the construction of a carport based upon the following staff recommended findings
of fact. Motion carried 3:2, with Jerry Haning and RuthAnn Alsobrook as the dissenting votes.
Staff Recommended Findin as of Fact
1. There are no unique conditions or features of the property not generally in common to other
properties in the development.
2. There is no hardship identified with this request given the fact that the lot is developed
consistent with other single-family dwelling in the immediate vicinity of the subject property.
3. The granting of the variance will violate the spirit or the intent of the Zoning & Subdivision
Ordinances of the City and the original intent of the 35 ft. front yard setbacks established for
the Westgate Addition.
4. The condition or feature which creates the need for the variance results from the property
owner's own intended actions. The need is self-imposed for additional garage space in the
front yard where parking is otherwise allowed without a structure in violation of required
setbacks.
5. The variance by the applicant is solely for personal convenience.
4. Public hearing to consider and take action on the petition of Adam Bolton, on behalf of
JAB Heritage Properties, on Lot 1, Block D, of the Hilltop Subdivision #2, being located
at 405 and 415 NE 25th Street.
The petition requested a variance to the Build Line of 25' as indicated on the plat.
The applicant is requesting a 2.1' variance to reduce the minimum plat Build Line of 25' to 22.9'.
The requested variance is intended to permit construction of a new duplex.
Andrew Mack, Director of Planning & Community Development, presents case to the board. The
forms for the project were set to line up with the existing duplex homes north along 251h Street.
Given this is the last duplex to be constructed on the lot, it appears that the build lines of all
structures were at a very slight angle gradually moving the fronts of the homes closer to the street
over time as construction proceeded. This appears to be an unintentional consequence of the
previously constructed duplex residences. Lastly, Andrew states that the City is recommending
approval of the variance.
William Sanders, board member, asks if the forms have already been set to which Andrew
confirms that they have been and the discrepancy was discovered when the form board survey was
conducted.
Public hearing was declared open.
Adam Bolton, of 466 CR 42540 and applicant, explains that the forms were set to be in line with
the neighboring, existing duplexes under the assumption that they met the required 25' build line
and it was discovered during the form board survey that the house was 2.1' over the build line.
Chairperson RuthAnn Alsobrook, ask how much it would cost to reset the forms to be in
compliance to which Adam replies it would be $12,000.00 and the setback in time would cost him
additionally as well.
No one else spoke in favor or opposition.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by Jerry Haning, seconded by Larry Walker to approve the 2.1' variance to the
required 25' Build Line to allow the construction of the duplex with a 22.9' build line based
upon the following staff recommended findings of fact. Motion carried 5.0.
Staff Recommended Findin ,s of Fact
1. There is a unique condition of the property in common to other properties in the
development.
2. There is a hardship identified with this request given the fact that the lot is being developed
consistent with other duplex dwellings adjacent to the subject property and in line with
others along the street.
3. The granting of the variance will not violate the spirit or the intent of the Zoning &
Subdivision Ordinances of the City and the original intent of the 25 ft. front yard setbacks
established for the Hilltop Subdivision.
4. The condition or feature which creates the need for the variance does result from the
property owner's actions, but is in keeping with building line conditions of the adjoining
properties to the North.
5. The variance by the applicant is not intended solely for personal convenience.
5. Adjournment.
APPROVED THE 4TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2022.
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SPECIAL MEETING,
MINUTES
CITY OF PARIS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CITY OF PARIS - CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS CONFERENCE ROOM
PARIS TEXAS
TUESDAY JANUARY 412022
12:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
The Board of Adjustment meeting was called to order by Larry Walker at 12:09p. m.
The following members were present: Larry Walker, Chris Fitzgerald and Sequoia
Bruce.
Also present were Andrew Mack, Stephanie Harris and concerned citizens.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (November 2, 2021)
Motion was made by Sequoia Bruce, seconded by Chris Fitzgerald to approve minutes for the
November 2nd, 2021 meeting. Motion carried 3:0.
3. Public hearing to consider and take action on the petition of Charles Edwards, on behalf
of Emma Young on Lot 2, Block 4, of the Harlan Heights Addition being located at 1071
NE 17th Street.
Public hearing was declared open.
Andrew Mack, Director of Planning and Zoning, recommends the Board open and continue the
hearing for the next scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February I".
Motion was made by Chris Fitzgerald, seconded by Sequoia Bruce to continue the public hearing
and reconvene on Tuesday, February 1St, 2022 at 12:00pm. Motion carried 3:0.
4. Adjournment.
APPROVED THE 1 ST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2022.
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Chairman
PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MONTHLY MEETING
Paris City Council Chambers
107 East Kaufman St.
Paris, Texas 75460
M_ onday. November 22 2021
5:30 O'CLOCK P.M.
MINUTES
Board Members Present:
Josh Bray, Chairman
Curtis Fendley, Vice Chairman
Chase Coleman, Secretary/Treasurer
A.J. Hashmi
Stephen Terrell
Eric Roddy
Mark Homer
Ex -Officio Members Present:
Paula Portugal, City Mayor
Clayton Pilgrim, City Council Liaison
Renae Stone, City Council Liaison
Paul Allen, Lamar County Chamber President
Staff Present:
Maureen Hammond, Executive Director
Chris Stout, Economic Development Associate
Stephen Kelly, Executive Assistant
Legal Counsel:
Casey Gain, PEDCAttorney
Guest(s) Present:
Mary Madewell, The Paris News
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Call to Order
Mr. Bray called the monthly meeting of the Paris Economic Development Corporation to order at 5:30 p.m. on
November 22, 2021.
Invocation
Mr. Stephen Terrell gave the invocation.
Welcome and O enin Remarks
Mr. Bray thanked the City Council Liaisons, Mayor Portugal, Lamar County Chamber President Paul Allen and Ms.
Madewell of The Paris News for attending the PEDC monthly meetings.
Citizens' Input
Mr. Bray invited those present to speak during Citizens' Input. No one came forward and the Citizens' Input was
closed.
Discuss and Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 19 2021
Mr. Bray asked for discussion and approval of the minutes.
Dr. Hashmi made a motion to approve the October 19, 2021, minutes. Mr. Fendley seconded the motion.
Vote was 7 -ayes to 0 -nays.
PEDC Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, November 22, 2021
Page 3 of 3
Discuss and Consider Action on Loan with the City of Paris to Refinance Debt
Mr. Homer made the motion to approve borrowing $2.5M from the City of Paris for a 10 -year period, with an
interest rate beginning at 2.14% and authorized Mr. Bray, the PEDC Chairman to execute the note. Mr. Coleman
seconded the motion
Vote: 5 -ayes to 0 -nays.
Land Acquisition
Mr. Roddy made the motion to approve the closing of the land transaction discussed during the executive
session under the terms of the purchase and sale agreements and authorize Mr. Bray, the PEDC Chairman and
Mr. Coleman, PEDC Vice -Chairman the authority to execute any and all documents in order to close said land
transaction. Mr. Terrell seconded the motion
Vote: 5 -ayes to 0 -nays.
Discuss ITFuture Agenda Items
No future agenda items were brought forward to discuss.
Ad ourn
Mr. Coleman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Roddy seconded the motion.
Vote was 5 -ayes to 0 -nays
Mr. Bray adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephen Kelly
Executive Assistant
Paris Economic Development Corporation
Paris Visitors & Convention Council Board of Directors Meetin
8 West Plaza and zoom
Monday, November 15, 2021
4:00 pm
Members Present: John Bratcher, Ryan Whitaker, Kelli McDonald, Trevor Huie, Brad Hilliard, Bryan
Hargis, Bud Mistry, Chadlee Johnston, Russell Jackson and Trey Glascock.
Staff Present: Becky Semple and Gina Crawford.
Chadlee Johnston called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.
Minutes: A motion to approve October minutes was made by Trey Glascock, seconded by Bud Mistry.
Motion passed unanimously.
Financials: Russell Jackson presented the October financials. A motion to approve was made by Bryan
Hargis, seconded by Brad Hilliard. Motion passed unanimously.
Becky Semple presented funding request for Paris High School Basketball Tournament on December 28-
30`h. Based on the scoring criteria a motion to approve $2500.00 was made by Trey Glascock, seconded
by Bud Mistry. Motion passed unanimously.
Old Business: None.
Future business: Bryan Hargis said he has spoken with Laura Graves about a mud run at Barber Hills.
More info to come. Becky Semple stated that the VCC has started planning for the Eclipse in 2024.
Adjourn: Ryan Whitaker made a motion to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Gina Crawford
Paris -Lamar County Health District
400 West Sherman Street, Paris, Texas 75460-5646
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The Paris -Lamar County Board of Health held a special session on Thursday,
September 9th, 2021.
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1. Convene into Open Session
• Dr. White called the meeting to order in open session at 5:31 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes from prior meeting(s).
• Mitzie Pirtle made a motion and was seconded by Dr. Williams to
approve the 06-01-2021 minutes. Motion carried. 5 yays, 0 nays.
3. Discuss and possible act on:
• Susan Bellene made the motion and was seconded by Dr. Putnam to
accept the applications of Dr. Myers Hurt to replace Dr. Jay Carpenter
and Angela Bedford to replace Nancy Stallings. 5 yays, 0 nays.
• Johnna McNeal presented the Annual Financial Report for the year
ending September 30,2020. Federal Expenditures are over $750,000.
so a single audit was required. (See attached report)
• No monthly reports were available.
• New business to be placed on next agenda for discussion - none.
4. Time and place of nest meeting will be Monday, October 18th, 2021 @ 5:30
p.m.
5. Adjourn meeting - Dr. Putnam made the motion and was seconded by Susan
Bellene for the meeting to be adjourned at 5:56 p.m. Motion carried. 5 yays, 0
nays.
Respectfully submitted by:
Paris - Lamar County Board of Health Members
Chairman - Dr. Marc White (2016-2019.1919-2022=R-1) Vice -Chairman- Secretary - Susan Bellene [to19.:022,2oz2.ioZS.Fhm1,
Dr. Ross Williams (101-2010.2929.20—Fiwu Mitzie Pirtle (2020.2023,2023.2026:F,,.) Dr. Walker Putnam (2029.2023,1923-2020.Flnal)
Cheryl King
At the December 13, 2021 Board of Health Meeting, Mitzie Pirtle made the motion and was seconded by Dr. Myers Hurt III
for the PLCHD board approved September 9t", 2021 minutes
tsubi to the Ci Clerk in the City Hall Annex,
located at 150 S.E. 1 Street, Paris, Texas, for filing. M ed 5 es and Onays.
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Chairman - Dr. Marc White (2.36-2.19.2029-2022-F1111) Vice -Chairman - Secretary - Susan Bellene (2019-2022.2022.2025=R.,[)
Dr. Ross Williams (202?zo2o,20202o23-F1111) Mitzie Pirtle (2020-Z023,2023.2a2WfF 1) Dr. Walker Putnam (2o2o3a23,2023-2026 -111)
Paris Public Advisory Board
11/17/2021
Meeting Minutes
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Paris Public Library Advisory Board was called to order by Chairman
Steve Hellmann at 4:02 p.m.
Present:
Board members present were: Steve Hellmann, Eva Dickey, Myers Hurt, Jennifer Cullum,
Melanie Loughmiller, Lauren Mathews, and Library Director Tim DeGhelder. City Manager
Grayson Path was also present. Board member DeEtte Cobb and City Council Liaison Linda Knox
were absent.
Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the October 20th, 2021 board meeting were
approved with Myers Hurt making the motion and Melanie Loughmiller providing
the second.
New Business: Tim spoke to the board regarding the Kids Read Free initiative. He is
trying to keep the kids engaged in reading and they shouldn't be penalized for late
fees. Steve asked if the library had chosen a designator for which items will be free.
Tim said that only Juvenile items such as books and movies would be on the Kids
Read Free list. If the book is lost, then the person will be required to pay for it. If the
book is damaged, then it will need to be replaced. The idea is to keep the books
coming back. Steve asked if there will need to be a written policy to explain the
change in rules and Tim said that the current policy would have an amendment to
remove the fines for juvenile late fees. Tim also noted that this initiative will be
heavily marketed to patrons, in the hope that this will help bring back more patrons
and keep children reading. City Manager Grayson Path added that he is in full
support of this idea and has Tim on the schedule to speak at the December 13, 2021
City Council meeting. Mr. Path would like to see a new image for the library that is
family -centered and inviting. Melanie Loughmiller made a motion to approve
removing late fees for juvenile items at the library. Eva Dickey seconded the motion.
All were in favor.
III. Old Business:
Tim confirmed that the Polar Express Story Walk would be on December 7th. The
walk will be about 1 mile in length. He will place an article in the newspaper,
challenging citizens to "Come Walk and Read." The walk will consist of participating
stores in Downtown placing a page from the book in their store front. The
participants will begin at the library with Page 1 and move from one location to the
next reading a page from each participating business. The walk will run from 6 p.m. —
8 p.m. Tim is planning on having an app for participants to follow along with, as well
as having an informational video, inviting the public to join.
The library will also be holding their Christmas party on the 7t" as well, with Santa
and Mrs. Claus making an appearance at 4:30. Santa will be taking pictures with
children and Mrs. Claus will be reading Christmas stories. Hot cocoa and cookies will
also be served.
IV. Presentations
a. Budget Report
Expenditures for October totaled $31, 951.12, which is .04% of the FY 2022
budget.
b. Statistical Report
The library currently has 9,337 active library cards. Library visits increased from
2020 to 2021 by 9%. Computer instruction totaled 103. Reference assistance
totaled 190. Web page log -ins were 424. Facebook page visits reached 995 and
YouTube visits were at 87.
V. Friends of the Library Report:
The Friends purchased a digital game table for citizens to enjoy while at the
library. Playing digital board games like Checkers and Yahtzee and coloring pages
are a few of the options that the digital board has. Tim noted that this will be
easier to keep clean than individual game pieces, which will allow the library to
keep out for patrons.
VI. Director's Remarks:
a. Tim invited the board members to participate in the Christmas Parade on
December 4t", as well as the Christmas party on December 7t"
b. A new Assistant City Manager has been hired. Duties will cover working with the
library in overseeing day-to-day operations as well as any issues that may come
up.
c. The library now has a card payment machine that will accept credit and debit
cards. Tim noted that this will allow people to make donations to the library as
well as have an easier method to pay fines. Donations to the library are kept in
the library fund and not placed in the city's general fund.
d. The library staff is very excited about participating in the Christmas parade and
Tim is in full support of this. The city has provided a trailer and truck for the staff
to decorate. The public is invited to be a part of the library's float.
e. Introduction to Personal Computer classes will begin in January 2022. Ron
Hervey will be leading the classes, from 9:00 a.m. —10:00 a.m., which is before
the library opens so as not to interfere with daily operations. This will be a basic
level class, with plans to have advanced classes with enough interest.
f. With regard to the current Texas Education Agency request for school districts in
Texas to itemize books that have been placed on a list of concern by State
Representative Matt Krause and supported by Governor Greg Abbott for Texas
school children, Tim announced to the board that the Paris Public Library's
mission is to give library services without censorship. The library currently has 69
of the 850 books that are listed as books of concern on the shelves. Tim stated
that it is not the library's place to censure. For parents who are concerned about
the content any book on the library shelves, there will be a complaint that they
can fill out. This form will be submitted to the Library Director and then sent to
the Library Advisory Board for further discussion.
g. Tim provided the board with an example of the Certificate of Appreciation for
board members who complete their term.
h. Tim has joined the Texas Library Association and is trying to get involved at the
state level.
i. The library will soon become a training location for Pet Partners, with the first
certification class on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Tim stated that volunteers
who certify will be eligible to take their trained animal to the library, senior
homes, and other places that participate in the program.
j. Tim is working on a possible $5,000 grant from the power plant. This suggestion
was made by a new volunteer who works at the plant and stated that there are
funds available, if the library applies. Tim said that these funds would go to
replacing some furniture, upgrading technology, and money set aside for other
programs.
k. Time wanted the board to know that a portion of the front lobby has now been
established as the "Friend Zone." This will be a place to market new
memberships for the Friends, plus upcoming events, and a general welcoming
spot for people who enter the library.
The next meeting will be on December 15th, 2021
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 4:52, with Myers Hurt placing the motion and Melanie
Loughmiller making the second.
Submitted by
Jennifer Cullum, Secretary
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES
107 E KAUFMAN ST
PARIS TEXAS 75460
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 12 2022
Present:
Chris Dux, Chair
Laura Caffey, Vice Chair
Glee Emmite
Matthew Coyle
Jessica Holtman, Alternate
Cheri Bedford, HPO
Linda Knox, Council Liaison
Absent:
Linda Vandiver, Secretary
Jennifer Long
Ryan Matthews
Chairman Dux called the meeting to order at 4:08 p.m.
The meeting minutes of November 12, 2021 were approved by acclamation
The commission reviewed the tax exemption request for the rehabilitation of the historic
structure located at 508 S. Main owned by Daniel and Robyn Elam. A motion was made to
approve the tax exemption by Commissioner Holtman, and seconded by Commissioner
Emmite, Motion carried. Chairman Dux commented on the work that was completed and the
huge improvement to the property.
Commissioner Coyle made a motion to approve the payment of fagade grant.amount of
$1000 to Robyn and Daniel Elam for the rehabilitation work completed on 508 S. Main.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Caffey. Motion carried.
Commissioners reviewed photographs of the work completed on the rehabilitation of the
second story windows on 10 Clarksville, and the second story and transoms on located at 6
Clarksville St. The work completed met the requirements for the grant. A motion was made
to approve the payment of $2500 for the work completed on 10 Clarksville and $2500 for the
work completed on 6 Clarksville by Commissioner Holtman, seconded by Commissioner
Coyle, motion carried.
Commissioner reviewed the following list of properties determined by Code enforcement as
substandard, and in need of demolition or repair. The commission reviews the properties for
potential designation as a Recorded Texas Landmark, a Local Landmark, or listing on the
National Register of Historic Places.
A. 2750 W Campbell
B. 339 NW 19"'
C. 1202 NE 8a'
D. 47 SE 12'h
E. 333 Bonham
F. 115 Clarksville
A motion was made by Commissioner Caffey that the properties listed for demolition did
not fit the criteria to be nominated as a local landmark, Recorded Texas Landmark or
listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with the exception of the property
listed at 115 Clarksville submitted by Code officials for repair. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Emmite. Motion carried.
Ms. Bedford gave the following review:
Mr David Cook was awarded a fagade grant in December 2021 in the amount of $2156.50
All Certificates of Appropriateness and grant requests for 333 Bonham will be voided until
the property owner comes up with a new plan.
Certificates of Appropriateness report, November& December 2021 included three
properties.
Ms Bedford gave an overview of the Pine Bluff/Fitzhugh Historic Resource Re -survey with
the Commission and next steps recommended. It was determined that recommendations of
the consultants be reviewed as a road map for designation of that are as a local landmark,
providing the same incentives as the other landmarks such as tax abatements, fagade grants,
and review. Commissioner Caffey will produce a flyer for the property owners to inform
them of the survey and its results and will present it to the Commission in the March
meeting. The City will print address labels and send the flyer to those once it is complete.
More next steps discussed was public meeting and public education for the property owners
once they receive the flyers.
Ms. Bedford she will be out on medical leave, and informed the commission that unless there
was some pressing issue, there would not be having a February regularly scheduled meeting.
A motion was made to adjourn at 5:15 by Commissioner Holtman, seconded by
Commissioner Coyle, Motion Carried.
Signed the _day of /� 2022
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 EAST KAUFMAN
PARIS, TEXAS
MONDAY JANUARY 03 2022 5:30 P.M.
The meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 530p. m. by
Chairman Chad Lindsey.
Commissioners Present: Francine Neeley, Chad Lindsey, Clifton Fendley, Tyiesha Ross -
Mosley and Sims Norment.
Commissioner Absent: Austin Anthony and Michael Mosher.
2. Citizens' forum.
(Persons desiring to address the Planning and Zoning Commission must limit their presentation to no more than two
minutes. Unless an item isposted on the Agenda, the Texas Open Meetings Actprohibits the Commission from responding
to any comments other than to refer the matter to a future agenda, to an existingpolicy, or to a staff person with specific
factual information. Claims against the City, Council Members, or employees, as well as individual personal appeals
are not appropriate for citizens forum.)
The citizen's forum was declared open. With no one speaking, the forum was declared
closed.
3. Approval of minutes from the meeting of January 03, 2022.
A motion to approve the minutes for the January 03, 2022 meeting was made by Clifton
Fendley and seconded by Sims Norment. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of the Chadwick Addition, Lots 1-6
of, Block A, Lots 1-6 of Block B, Lots 1-4 of Block C, LCAD Property ID 402159, located
at 530 CR 32500.
Mack states that the applicant requested preliminary plat approval for the construction of
16 2114 acre lots on approximately 39 acres. The plat is part of a larger parent parcel
containing approximately 144 acres located between County Rd. 32500 and the west side
of Lake Crook. The subject property is located in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
(ETJ) and is only subject to the platting requirements. The site parcels after platting will
be consistent with the SF -1 District requirements which provides for estate type large lots.
The minimum lot dimension requirements for the plat, if it were in the city limits, would
be met. All other building permit and zoning requirements, however, do not apply to the
City's ETJ area. Septic systems are planned for the development with water service being
provided from the Lamar County Rural Water District. Minor revisions for the submission
requirements for approval of the preliminary & final plats can still be met and must be met
by the applicant prior to release of the final plat for recording.
Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary and Final Plats with the following
conditions:
1. The contours shall be shown on the preliminary plat prior to approval of the final
plat.
2. The Right -of -Way (ROW) width for County Rd. 32500 shall be shown on both the
preliminary and final plat.
3. The waterline main location and dimension on County Rd. 32500 shall be shown
on the preliminary plat prior to approval of the final plat.
4. A note shall be added to both the preliminary and final plat stating that the water
service to the development shall be provided by the Lamar County Rural Water
District.
A motion was made by Sims Norment, seconded by Francine Neeley to approve the preliminary
plat with noted conditions. Motion carried 5-0.
5. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of the Chadwick Addition, Lots 1-6 of, Block
A, Lots 1-6 of Block B, Lots 1-4 of Block C, LCAD Property ID 402159, located at 530 CR
32500.
Mack states this is the same subject and comments for the final plat. Staff recommends
approval with noted conditions.
A motion was made by Clifton Fendley, seconded by Chad Lindsey to approve the final plat with
noted conditions. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of the East Side Storage Addition, Lot
IR, Block A, LCAD Property ID PT of 50982 and all of 127856, located at 350 NE 461
Street.
Mack states the subject plat application for the East Side Storage involves approximately
2.9 acres of a believed larger 6.4 acre parent parcel, according to the Lamar County Parcel
Records. The property is located at the NE quadrant of Lamar Avenue & 46th Street NW.
A smaller portion of the land area was recently approved as a preliminary and final plat by
the City described as containing approximately 3.5 acres. The difference between what was
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previously approved and what is now requested remains in question as far as the plat
boundaries. A plan for development of the site was not provided by the applicant. The
property is zoned Commercial.
Revisions for submission requirements and approval of the preliminary & final plats can
still be met with cooperation of the applicant and his surveyor. It does, however, make it
challenging on staff under the new provisions of the plat submittal shot -clock in Texas
State Law to respond to inaccuracies of a clearer boundary summary, new preliminary plat
and application documents when advanced communication with the applicant is absent.
This is not the usual case for the development process in our City, but staff believes the
details can be worked out through revisions to the preliminary and final plats. An initial
approval with modification conditions that will address these uncertainties before the
applicant returns an application to the Planning & Zoning Commission with appropriate
revisions to the preliminary plat; along with simultaneous review and approval of a final
plat can be achieved.
Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat with the following conditions:
1. The application, re -plat title block, signature block and all other provisions of the
submitted re -plat shall be revised to read as a preliminary plat and shall be re-
submitted to the Planning & Zoning Commission for approval as a preliminary plat.
2. The final plat may be submitted with the revised preliminary plat for review and
approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council.
A motion was made by Francine Neeley, seconded by Tylesha Ross -Mosley to approve the
preliminary plat with noted conditions. Motion carried 5-0.
7. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of the Southside Baptist Youth
Addition, Lot 1, Block A, LCAD Property ID 110901, located at 610 Jefferson Rd.
Mack states the applicant requested preliminary & final plat approvals for the construction
of a new youth activities building on the subject property. It contains approximately 5
acres. The proposed building will replace the previous structure in approximately the
same location. The previous structure sustained complete loss damages due to a fire. The
property is currently zoned Ag which permits a principal use of the property for a religious
institution as previously approved. The minimum lot dimension requirements for the plat
are met and all setbacks can be met.
Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary and Final Plats, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The rear 5 ft. building setback line is depicted but shall be changed to the minimum
required 10' setback and shown on both the preliminary and final plats.
2. Contours and utilities and trees and fencing shall be removed from the final plat
prior to release and recording of the final plat.
A motion was made by Clifton Fendley, seconded by Francine Neeley to approve the preliminary
plat with noted conditions. Motion carried 5-0.
& Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of the Southside Baptist Youth Addition, Lot
1, Block A, LOAD Property ID 110901, located at 610 Jefferson Rd.
Mack states this is the same subject and comments for the final plat. Staff recommends
approval with noted conditions.
A motion was made by Clifton Fendley, seconded by Tylesha Ross -Mosley to approve the final
plat with noted conditions. Motion carried 5-0.
9. Consideration ofand action on the Preliminary Plat of the Lawrence Addition, Lot 1, Block
A, LCAD Property ID 15514, located at 1049 NW 7`h Street.
Mack states that applicants Mary and J.D. Lawrence have requested preliminary plat &
final plat approval for the demolition and re -construction of a residence on their property
under the City's Home Program. The subject property was recently rezoned from
Commercial to SF -3 which permits a new single family residence. The site parcel contains
approximately .18 acres. The minimum lot dimension requirements for the plat are met and
all setbacks can be met. A number of minor revisions for the submission requirements to
approve the preliminary & final plats can be met by the applicant prior to release of the
final plat for recording.
Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary and Final Plats, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The zoning on the preliminary and final plats shall be shown as SF -3.
2. The side yard setback shall be changed on the preliminary and final plats from 3 ft.
to 5 ft.
3. The applicant shall revise the preliminary and final plats to show a Right -of -Way
(ROW) dedication of 3.5 feet along Garrett Street.
4. The significant trees on the lot shall be shown on the preliminary plat.
5. The front and rear yard setback lines shall be shown and on the preliminary and
final plats prior to release of the final plat for recording.
A motion was made by Francine Neeley, seconded by Sims Norment to approve the preliminary
plat with noted conditions. Motion carried 5-0.
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10. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of the Lawrence Addition, Lot 1, Block A,
LCAD Property ID 15514, located at 1049 NW 71 Street.
Mack states this is the same subject and comments for the final plat. Staff recommends
approval with noted conditions.
A motion was made by Clifton Fendley, seconded by Tylesha Ross -Mosley to approve the final
plat with noted conditions. Motion carried 5-0.
11. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of the North Lamar ISD New
Elementary School Addition, Lots 1 and 2, BlockA, LCAD Property ID 125581, located in
the 3200 Block of N Main Street.
Mack states the applicant North Lamar ISD requested preliminary plat approval for the
construction of a new elementary school on the subject property. Public improvements for
the project include a new collector street and sidewalk to be located at the current north
entrance to the NISD Administrative Offices parking lot with a new intersection on TH
271 (Main Ave. N). New water & sewer improvements in conjunction with the project
development on and off-site are planned. Connections of the site public and private utilities
are available to existing services adjacent to a water main along TH 271 and to the south
for sewer on the Lamar High School property. The site contains approximately 35 acres
and is zoned Commercial which permits a school.
As a part of the project, the City is requiring a collector street to be constructed in
accordance with the City's approved Master Thoroughfare Plan. Preliminary discussions
have been held with the City Staff and School Board regarding the potential cost sharing
of a portion of the oversizing for the public street into the site not originally planned for by
the district. This subject will be taken up by the City Council in conjunction with the site
civil construction improvements now being developed by the engineers for the school
district.
There are a number of continents regarding the preliminary plat that have been identified
in conjunction with the review and approval of the preliminary plat by the Planning &
Zoning Commission. These comments for revisions to both the plat and civil construction
documents can be addressed by the applicant and their project team prior to permitting the
site civil work construction to commence upon approval by the City Engineer.
Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Plat for the North Lamar New Elementary
School, subject to the following condition:
1. The water main size on TH 271 size shall be labeled.
2. The preliminary plat and site civil construction engineering plans shall be revised,
prepared and approved by the Paris City Engineer prior to commencing any site
construction for the project.
3. The name of the new roadway for the collector street shall be named prior to
submission and approval of the final plat.
4. A sidewalk shall be constructed along the south side of the new collector street from
the intersection of the new TH 271 intersection to the most easterly bus drive lane
in accordance with the City's sidewalk design requirements under Section IX -J
Design of Improvements of the City's Subdivision Ordinance.
A motion was made by Chad Lindsey, seconded by Tylesha Ross -Mosley to approve the
preliminary plat with noted conditions. Motion carried 5-0.
12. Consideration of and action on repealing the Preliminary Plat approval of the Stone Ridge
Estates Addition Phase 10, Lot 40 of Block A, Lots 8-10 of Block D, Lots 2-8 of Lot E,
LCAD Property ID 402032 at its September 7, 2021 P&Z meeting.
Mack states the applicant requested preliminary plat approval for the construction of public
improvements on Phases 10 & 11 of the Stone Ridge Estates. Phase 10 was approved by
the P&Z on 9/7/21, but given the fact that a portion of the public improvements are
proposed to be constructed beyond the limits of Phase 10, the applicant Mark Cunningham
has agreed to submit a revised preliminary plat to include both phases. Therefore, the
original preliminary plat approval for phase 10 will need to be repealed.
A motion was made by Clifton Fendley, seconded by Sims Norment to repeal the preliminary
plat. Motion carried 5-0.
13. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of the Stone Ridge Estates Addition
Phase 10 and 11. Phase 10 consists of Lots 8-12 of Block D, Lots 2-10 of Block E, and
Phase 11 consists of Lots 40-44 of Block A, LCAD 402032.
Mack states the subject property phases were recently rezoned by the City from Ag to SF -
1 & SF -2 Districts based upon the corresponding lot sizes in the preliminary plat. This
permits the home construction on both size lots which will include water & sewer services.
The total acreage including both phases will consist of approximately 29 acres and 19 new
home lots. The minimum lot dimension requirements for the plat for each zoning district
are met and all setbacks can be met. The streets, water, sewer and stormwater
improvements will be completed following approval of the revised preliminary plat once
civil construction plans are approved by the City Engineer. Those lots where the utilities
and street construction are completed will be brought back by the developer for final plat
approval once constructed, inspected, and approved for acceptance by the City. There are
a number of plat and civil plan construction comments which have been raised by the City
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Engineer, Chris Donnan of Hayter Engineering. These comments for revisions to both the
plat and civil construction documents can be addressed by the applicant and his engineer
prior to permitting the site civil work construction. The preliminary plat and site civil
construction engineering plans shall be revised and approved by the Paris City Engineer
according to the requirements contained in the 12/28/21 memo sent to the commission.
Donnan read the list of required conditions that are hereby attached as Exhibit A to this
minute order.
A motion was made by Clifton Fendley, seconded by Sims Norment to approve the preliminary
plat with noted conditions. Motion carried 5-0.
14. Request items for future agendas.
No request at this time.
15. Adjournment.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:51p.m.
APPROVED THIS 7 I DAY OF FEBRUARY 2022
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