17 - Zoning Change from Agricultural District to a Multiple Family District - 2800 Block of Stillhouse - LCAD 404759Item No. 17
Memorandum
TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem and City Council
Grayson Path, City Manager
FROM: Andrew Mack, AICP
SUBJECT: Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Cola
Residential Investments and Lydia Fitzgerald on behalf of Bart Chadwick for a
change in zoning from an Agricultural District (A) to a Multiple -Family District
No. 2 (MF -2), in the A786 R Russell Survey, Tract 25-1-A, Acres 3.839 Route
1, located in the 2800 Block of Stillhouse Rd, LCAD 404759,.
DATE: August 22, 2022
BACKGROUND
The applicant seeks a change in zoning in order to construct duplex apartments on the property.
The ability to provide for new affordable duplex housing in this portion of the City is a positive
step in helping to achieve the goal of more decent, safe and affordable housing opportunities
in the community. The site is currently zoned Agriculture as a holding district for future
development. It is directly adjacent to a high density 4-plex development and is situated right
next to the North Lamar Elementary School. The access to the area along Stillhouse Road
provides for a higher volume of traffic due to its status as a minor arterial in the City's Master
Thoroughfare Plan. Upgrades to this roadway will be planned in the future. There is also
sufficient water and sewer utility services available to the site to support high density
residential.
At its 8/5/22 meeting the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff and P&Z recommends approval of rezoning from Agricultural District (A) to a Multiple -
Family District No. 2 (MF -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 PROPERTY LOCATED IN
THE A786 R RUSSELL SURVEY, TRACT 25-1-A, 3.839 ACRES, ROUTE 1,
LOCATED IN THE 2800 BLOCK OF STILLHOUSE ROAD (LCAD 404759),
FROM AN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (A) TO A MULTIPLE -FAMILY
DISTRICT NO. 2 (MF -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 property located in the
A786 R Russell Survey, Tract 25-1-A, 3.839 Acres, Route 1, located in the 2800 Block of
Stillhouse Road (LCAD 404759) from an Agricultural District (A) to a Multiple -Family
District No. 2 (MF -2); and
WHEREAS, on August 1, 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 August 22, 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 property located in the A786 R Russell Survey, Tract 25-1-A, 3.839 Acres, Route 1,
located in the 2800 Block of Stillhouse Road (LCAD 404759) from an Agricultural District (A)
to a Multiple -Family District No. 2 (MF -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 22nd day of August, 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