20 - Amend Zoning from Light Industrial to a One-Family Dwelling District No. 2 - Block 50 Lot 2 located at 1155 W. Cherry StreetItem No. 20
Memorandum
TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and 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 Geneva
Knight for a change in zoning from a Light Industrial District (LI) to a One -
Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) in the City of Paris, Block 50, Lot 2,
located at 1155 W. Cherry Street.
DATE: May 23, 2022
BACKGROUND
Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Geneva Knight for a change in
zoning from a Light Industrial District (LI) to a One -Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) in the
City of Paris, Block 50, Lot 2, located at 1155 W. Cherry Street.
ANALYSIS
The subject property is zoned LI, is guided for Low Density Residential and contains a SF
dwelling.
• The land to the West is zoned LI, is guided for Low Density Residential and contains a SF
dwelling along NW 12th St. on the other side of the trail and tracks.
• The land to the North is zoned SF -2, is guided for Low Density Residential, and are single family
residences.
• The land to the East is zoned LI, is guided for Low Density Residential and contains a SF
dwelling.
• The land to the South is Zoned LI, is guided for Low Density Residential and is vacant land.
The change in zoning will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed residential
use of the property is consistent with the existing residential uses of the street area. The change in
zoning will permit the reconstruction of the new residence.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the change in zoning Light Industrial District (LI) to a One -Family
Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2).
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 50,
LOT 2, LOCATED AT 1155 W CHERRY STREET, IN THE CITY OF PARIS,
LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (LI) TO A
ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT NO. 2 (SF -2); 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 50, Lot
2, located at 1155 W. Cherry Street, in the City of Paris, Lamar County, Texas, from a Light
Industrial District (LI) to a One -Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2); and,
WHEREAS, on May 2, 2022, 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 May 23, 2022, 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 50, Lot 2, located at 1155 W. Cherry Street, in the City of Paris,
Lamar County, Texas, from a Light Industrial District (LI) to a One -Family Dwelling District
No. 2 (SF -2).
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. 1.01.009 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 23rd day of May, 2022, 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
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