13 - Zoning Amendment - from One-Family to Commercial District - Block 320 Lots 1 and 1A - Loop 286 and NE 20th HickoryItem No. 13
Memorandum
TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro -Tem and City Council
Grayson Path, City Manager
FROM: Andrew Mack, AICP Director Planning & Community Development
SUBJECT: Conduct a public hearing and take action regarding the petition of Ross
Moore/War Horse Limited, LLC for a zoning change from a One -Family
Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) to a Commercial District (C) in the City of Paris,
Block 320, Lots 1 and IA, located at Loop 286 and NE 20th/Hickory Street-
LCAD 18793 and 18794.
MTG. DATE: May 22, 2023
BACKGROUND
The applicant has requested a rezoning change from SF -2 to C. The proposed use of the property is
for display and sales of pools and hot tubs, which is allowable under the Commercial district. No
plans for site improvements were provided at this time, however pre -development was subsequently
scheduled for the week packets were due out. At its May 1, 2023 meeting, the P&Z recommended
approval of the rezoning to City Council. A few neighbors to the South along Hickory Street
expressed concerns and opposition about the zoning change.
ANALYSIS
The subject property is zoned SF -2, is guided Retail on the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and is
vacant land on a 3.2 acre parcel. There is a single-family residence and Ag buildings with a fenced
yard on part of the property.
• The land to the West is zoned C, is guided for Retail, and are businesses.
• The land to the North is zoned C, is guided for Retail & Planned Development (PD), and are
businesses on the north side of Loop 286.
• The land to the East is zoned C, is guided for Retail, and contains the driveway and slab
remnants of a structure.
• The land to the South is all Zoned SF -2, is guided partly for Low Density Residential (LDR)
along both sides of 25th St. NE and partly Medium Density Residential (MDR) to 26th St.
NE. There are single-family homes along Hickory & Beverly West of 25th St NE, the
Victorious Life Church East of 25th St. NE and single-family residences on the cul-de-sac
along 26th St NE.
The change in zoning will be consistent with the current FLUM and therefore consistent with the
City's Comprehensive Plan. This change fits with anticipated redevelopment along Loop 286
Corridor which is anticipated to see new upgrades in the next 2 years between Stillhouse Rd & Pine
Mill. It is noted that this agenda item is a request to change zoning from SF -2 to C, which is supported
by the FLUM. Therefore, while the allowable uses within the C are not the subject of this agenda
item, it will be noted that any improvements to the site for display of pools and hot tubs (the use)
will require paved access from the roadway to the display area locations according to the City's Off -
Street Parking Regulations.
RECOMMENDATION
P&Z and the Staff recommends approval for the rezoning from a One -Family Dwelling District No.
2 (SF -2) to Commercial District (C).
Rezoning from SF -2 to C for Ross Moore/War Horse Limited, LLC Pool & Hot Tub Display
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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
320, LOTS 1 AND 1A, LOCATED AT LOOP 286 AND NE 20TH/HICKORY
STREET (LCAD 18793), FROM A ONE -FAMILY NO. 2 (SF -2) ZONING
DISTRICT TO A COMMERCIAL (C) ZONING DISTRICT; 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 320,
Lots 1 and 1A, located at Loop 286 and NE 20th/Hickory Street (LCAD 18793), from a One -
Family No. 2 (SF -2) zoning district to a Commercial (C) zoning district; and
WHEREAS, on May 1, 2023 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 22, 2023, 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 would be 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 320, Lots 1 and 1A, located at Loop 286 and NE 20th/Hickory Street
(LCAD 18793), from a One -Family No. 2 (SF -2) zoning district to a Commercial (C) zoning
district.
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 B. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and
publication as required by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 22nd day of May, 2023, by the City Council of the City
of Paris, in regular session, following notice and publication as required by law.
Reginald B. Hughes, Mayor
ATTEST:
Janice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephanie H. Harris, City Attorney