17 - Zoning Amendment from Agricultural to Commercial - Block 306-C Lot 1 - 4010 N. Main StreetItem No. 17
Memorandum
TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro -Tem and City Council
Grayson Path, City Manager
FROM: Triniti Frazier, Community Development Coordinator
SUBJECT: Conduct a public hearing and take action regarding the petition of John Mark
Spencer for a zoning change from an Agricultural District (A) to a Commercial
District (C) in the City of Paris, Block 306-C, Lot 1, LCAD 50105, located at
4010 N Main St.
MTG. DATE: December 11, 2023
BACKGROUND
The applicant is requesting a zoning change from Agricultural to Commercial. The proposed use
of the property is for retail sales of RV parts & accessories. The subject property is 1.539 acres
along HWY US 27I N Main Street. The property is guided for Commercial. Therefore, this action
will be in accordance with the city's comprehensive plan. The developer has completed a pre -
development meeting with city staff.
ANALYSIS
• The land to the North is zoned Agricultural and Commercial, consists of commercial businesses,
and is guided for Commercial.
• The land to the South is zoned Agricultural, consists of undeveloped land, and is guided for
Commercial
• The land to the East is in the County and lies within the City of Paris Extraterrestrial Jurisdiction
(ETJ), the City's Zoning Ordinance does not apply, and surrounding properties consist of an
existing RV Park, single-family homes and undeveloped agricultural land.
• The land to the West is zoned Commercial and Agricultural, consists of Self -Storage facilities
and other commercial establishments, and is guided for Commercial.
The proposed use is prohibited in the Agricultural District, hence the requested change for a use
that is permitted by right in the Commercial District. The owner plans to remodel the old Spencer
RV dealership that his father built in the 1970's for retail sales of RV parts and accessories. All
improvements to the site shall conform to the standards required by the City of Paris. It can be
expected that any surrounding vacant land will be developed with Commercial characteristics
similar to other uses along the major thoroughfare/arterial roadway.
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zoning change at its
December 4, 2023 meeting. Motion carried, 5 ayes ® 0 nays.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve of the zoning change from an Agricultural District (A) to a Commercial District (C).
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WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission received a request for an
amendment --j of the City of ParisrezoneParis Block `
Lot 1, LCAD 50105, located in the 4000 Agricultural
District (A) to a Commercial District (C); and
TTATREAS, on December# 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
approverecommendation to the City Council to and,
WHEREAS,
publiclaw, the City Council of the City of Paris conducted a proposed
amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance, and having considered a recommendations
the Planning x Commission and the testimony and evidence introduced
a oun1 and ed that aDDrovin the aforesaid zonin h,' ,, wotili Ite
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welfare of the citizens of the City of Paris by a vote of ayes and — nays.
PARIS, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby in
all things approved.
OrdinanceSection 2. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Paris, Texas and Zoning
rezone City of Paris Block 306-C, Lot 1, LCAD 50105, located in the 4000 Block
BuildingStreet from an Agricultural District (A) to a Commercial District (C).
Section 3. That the Chief Official
directed to change the Official Zoning Map of the City of Paris, Texas to reflect the changes
set forth 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 11th day of December, 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