2022-030 - Non-Binding Resolution Indicating Support for the Proposed Forestbrook Estates Mixed Use Development to be located at 3375 Jefferson RoadRESOLUTION NO. m22-om
A NON-BINDING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARIS, TEXAS INDICATING SUPPORT FOR THE PROPOSED
FORESTBROOK ESTATES MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT TO BE
LOCATED AT 3375 JEFFERSON ROAD, PARIS, TEXAS, MAKING
OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to promote the general public
welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has identified a shortage of housing within the
city, particularly with respect to single family homes; and
WHEREAS, Lone Star Planned Developments, LLC ("Developer") has
approached the city about a proposed mixed use development to be called
Forestbrook Estates, to be located at and about 3375 Jefferson Road in the City of
Paris, Lamar County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission met in
joint session on April 7, 2022 to receive a presentation about said development; and
WHEREAS, the plan for said Forestbrook Estates comprises construction of
approximately 183 single-family and/or multi -family homes and amenities in the first
phase; and
WHEREAS, the site plan calls for a thoroughfare road to be constructed
through the development in accordance with the city's future thoroughfare plan; and
WHEREAS, future phases of the plan call for multifamily housing, a city park,
an elementary school, and commercial and mixed uses; and
WHEREAS, the Developer, has indicated its willingness to donate land to the
city for said city park, and to the Paris Independent School District for construction
of said elementary school; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed Forestbrook Estates
would fill a need in the city and contribute to the overall economic condition, tax base,
quality of life, and wellbeing of the residents of the city;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARIS, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are
hereby in all things approved.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas hereby
confirms that it supports the proposed development of Forestbrook Estates to be
located at and about 3375 Jefferson Road, Paris, Texas, more fully described in
Exhibit A hereto.
Section 3. That it is the intent of the City Council to approve appropriate
zoning changes as recommended by the city's Department of Planning and
Community Development and the Planning and Zoning Commission to facilitate the
development.
Section 4. That it is the intent of the City Council to consider approval of a site
plan in substantial conformance to Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, subject to all zoning, platting, and other matters
required by the Department of Planning and Community Development, the Planning
and Zoning Commission and this City Council, such site plan to be processed
according to prescribed methods for approval set forth in the city's adopted
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance No. 1710.
Section 5. That it is the intent of the City Council to amend the city's future
thoroughfare plan to provide for the connection of Loop 286 to South Collegiate Drive,
to follow the proposed thoroughfare to continue west by connecting to South
Collegiate Drive south of Love Civic Center.
Section 6. That it is the intent of the City Council to participate in the planning,
construction and funding of the thoroughfare described herein, which thoroughfare
will connect Loop 286 to South Collegiate Drive and consist of four (4) lanes with a
landscaped median of twelve (12) or more feet in width, provided horizontal
development commences on property south of the thoroughfare of the site master
plan within eight (8) months of the passage of this resolution.
Section 7. That this Resolution is non-binding, and any approvals mentioned
herein and participation by the city in the financing and construction of the
aforementioned thoroughfare road is subject to the will of this and future City
Councils, available financing, and the laws of the State of Texas with respect to bonded
indebtedness.
Section B. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 11th day of April, 2022.
Paula Portugal, Mary Ar
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Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stepl anie�H. Harris, City Attorney
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