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10/07/2024 MinutesMINUTES OF "THS," PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING F THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS OCTOBER 07, 2024 The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Paris held a regular meeting at 5:3 0 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, 107 East Kaufman, Paris, Texas. Board Members Present-, Clifton Fendley, Chance Abbott, Larry Walker, Robert Spain, Chad Lindsey, Adam Bolton City Representatives: Osei Amo-Mensah, ,Director Planning & Community Development; Triniti Frazier, Planning Technician; Todd Mittge, City Engineer; Clyde Crews, Fire Marshall; Stephanie Harris, City Attorney; Rudy Kessel, City Council Liaison Board Member(s) Absent: N/,j I . Chairman Clifton Fendley called the meeting to order at 5:30p.m. 2, Citizens' forum. (Persons desiring to address the Planning and Zoning Commission must limit their presentation to no more than two minutes. Unless an item is posted on the Agenda, the Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the Commission from responding to any comments other than to refer the matter to a future agenda, to an existing policy, or to a staff person with specific factuW information. Claims against the City, Council Members, or employees, as well as individual personal appeals are not appropriate for the citizens' -forum.) The citizens' forum was declared open. With no one speaking the citizens' forum was declared closed. 3. Approve minutes from the meeting of September 05, 2024, A Motion to approve the minutes was made by Board Member Robert Spain and seconde by Board Member Adam Bolton. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. I 4. Conduct a public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Ashfaq and Alefia Tapia on behalf of Lynn Van Swe arengen for a zoning change from an Agricultural District (A) to a General Retail District (GR) in the City of Paris, Block 319, Lot 2, A7 W Askins Survey & Al 003 H Williams Survey, FM 195, acres .798, LCAD 50167 and Oak Creek # I , Block B, Lot PT of 1, A7 W Askins Survey & A 1003 H Williams Survey, FM 195, acres 1. 122, LCAD 104799. Osei Amo-Mensah, Director of Planning & Community Development states the aMplicants are requesting rezoning for two adjoining lots. The property combined is 1.92 acres with a residential dwelling proposed for medical office use which is a permitted use in a General Retail District. Staff believes this area 'is well situated for the continuation of General Retail. This will allow for harmonious conformity of this block. The public hearing was declared open. Wayne Brown states he is here representing th applicants 'if the commission has any questions. With no.one else speaking the public hearing was declared closed. I A Motion to approve the zoning change was made by Board Member Chad Lindsey an seconded by Board Member Adam Bolton. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. I 5. Conduct a public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Cultiv8 Community for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) 'in a Neighborhood Service District (NS) for a single-family home in' the'Cultiv8 Addition No. 2 City Block 3 2-B, Lot 1, Block A. LCAD 13 83 2. located at 116 NE I Oth Street. Osei Amo-Mensah states the applicant plans to construct a single-family dwelling in this Neighborhood Service District which requires a Specific Use Permit. The property to the north is zoned Two -Family (2F) and Four -Family (4F) Districts. Amo-Mensah further states he recommends approval of a SUP subject to the condition that the property shall conform to SUP regulations unless the zoning classification is changed to an appropriate classification such as 4F which permits a single-family use as of right. The public hearing was declared open. Colin Spencer 5683 FM 137 states he 'is confused and asked if the SUP is required. Attorney Harris advised that staff recommended rezoning to 4F to allow the use out right, but the applicant chose to apply for the Specific Use Permit in the current Neighborhood Service zoninv district for this use. With no one else speaking the public hearing was declared closed. A Motion to approve the Specific Use Permit was made by Board Member Adam Bolton and seconded by Board Member Chad Lindsey. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 6. Conduct a public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Chris Kline/Saul Goodman Properties, LLC for a zoning change from a Planned Development District (PD) to a Commercial District (C) in the Primrose Village Addition, Block B, Lot I. LCAD 106197, address unassigned. Osel Amo-Mensah states Saul Goodman Properties is requesting a zoning change from Planned Development to Commercial. The future land use is guided for retail. A zoning change would amend Ordinance . 90-037 that established the boundary shown today for the Primrose Village Addition. Over time the land has sold and been divided, therefore, this subject parcel is not owned by any residential dwellers in the Primrose Addition. Give the location of the parcel, staff believes it 'I's well situated to be part of the existing commercial development that applicant owns to the East. The zoning change would allow for conformity of this block. Residents of the subdivision have submitted input fon-ns requesting a buffer between the residential and commercial uses be required. The public hearing was declared open. Larry Fendley, 4119 Primrose states there is an existing 30 -year old fence along the property line that is falling down. The residents request that the rezone piece be screened as well as all the way down to 42nd Street. He said the fence needs to be tall enough to prevent the lights that are shining into this residential area. Doris Jones 4107 Primrose asked the rezoning will increase traffic, noise or pollution and if so, what measures would be taken to mitigate the issues. Jones also asked how the rezoning would impact property values for the area and are there any plans is directly to improve the public 'infrastructure like parking. Jones states this property behind her home. Osel states there will not be an impact. Chris Kline, applicant states he bought this property at the end of May 2024 and just wanted to combine the lots for tax purposes because it is three separate lots. Klines states there are no plans for construction. Kline futher states there are no lights facing the residential area. He has spent $50k to clear the back lot as there had been no improvements to it in the last for 25 years. With no one else speaking the public hearing was declared closed. A Motion to approve the zoning change was made by Board Member Chad Lindsey and seconded by Board Member Adam Bolton. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 7. Conduct a public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of 1995 Investments LLC for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Manufactured Housing and Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial, in the City of Paris, Block 297, Lots IA, 1-2-3-4 and 15, LOAD 59490, 53676, 53594, located at 1540-1590 NW Loop 286 and unaddressed vacant lot. Osei"Amo-Mensah states the applicant is seeking a minor amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to provide for a higher density use of the property. Also, on the agenda (Item 8) is a request for a zoning change. The land use to the northwest is Agricultural and SF -3 with single-family development. The land use to the east is zoned Light Industrial. Good access and connection to utilities are available at this location. Heavy Industrial development in this location will provide conformity and serve the immediate and long-term needs of the vicinity. Staff is in support of this minor amendment to Heavy Industrial. The public hearing was declared open. Donnie Phillips, 1810 Butler Lane asked what impact this is going to have on their properties that are on the two dead end roads: Butler Ln and 18th NW. Osel Amo-Mensah states the fire department, and public works has looked at the access to the streets property and they feel there will be no heavy impact/traffic to this area. Todd Mittge, Engineer states they have not received any formal engineering plans. Mittge states this is the formal Taber Automotive site and advised there may be a need for an incompatibility buffer and traffic impact analysis depending on their plans. Those will be addressed when plans are submitted. Billy Applegate, 2650 NW 18th St asks will this project affect his 26 -acre property on 1Stn Street. Fendley advises the zoning is specifically for the three subject parcels and the zoning will not change on Applegate property. With no one else speaking the public hearing was declared closed. A Motion to approve the comprehensive plan amendment was made by Board Member Adam Bolton and seconded by Board Member Chance Abbott. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 8. Conduct a public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of 1.995 Investments LLC for a zoning change from an Agricultural District (AG) and Light Industrial District (LI) to a Heavy Industrial District (141), in the City of Paris, Block 297, Lots 1 A, 1-2-3-4 and 15, LCAD 59490, 53676, 53597, located at 1540-1590 NW Loop 286 and unaddressed vacant lot. Osei Amo-Mensah states that applicant is requesting a zoning change of three separate lots. The proposed use of the lots is to construct offices, trucking maintenance, trucking storage and warehouse. Projected future development may be a concrete batching plant. The property is being re -guided by the previous action for the future land use map in support of this zoning change. Good access and connection to utilities are available at this location. Heavy Industrial development in this location will provide conformity and will serve the immediate and long-term needs of the vicinity. However, an appropriate buffer must be provided when needed to minimize the incompatible uses for that portion of residential zoning northwest of the property. Staff recommends approval of rezoning with the condition of an appropriate buffer be provided when needed to the northwest portion of adjacent residential zoning to minimize incompatible uses. The public hearing was declared open. With no speaking the public hearing was declared closed. If A Motion to approve the zoning change with condition was made by Board Member Chad Lindsey and seconded by Board Member Adam Bolton. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 0 0 9. Conduct a public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of the City of Paris for a zoning ordinance amendment as to the zoning classification for a new and unlisted use described as a Recycling Transfer Station consistent with Resolution No. 2015-009. Osei Amo-Mensah states in 2015 the City Council passed a resolution regarding a recycling transfer station. However, an omission occurred in the process and an ordinance was not prepared and brought forward to establish the ordinance. This item is being brought before the commission to act on the 2015 direction of City Council and to add the use and proper definition to the zoning ordinance. Staff recommends approval of a text amendment for the use and definition for a Recycling Transfer Station to the Zoning Ordinance Section 8 Use of Land and Buildings. The public hearing was declared open. With no speaking the public hearing was declared closed. A Motion to approve the zoning ordinance amendment for the use and definition of a Recycling Transfer Station was made by Board Member Chance Abbott and seconded by Board Member Clifton Fendley. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 10. Conduct a public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of the City of Paris as to the classification for a new and unlisted use described as a Recycling Processing Facility. Osei Amo-Mensah states staff researched ordinances of surrounding cities and determined this land use type would be best suited in the Light Industrial and Heavy Industrial zoning districts with a Special Use Permit. Staff recommends approval to add the use and definition for a Recycling Processing Facility to the Zoning Ordinance Section 8 Use of Land and Buildings. The public hearing was declared open. With no speaking the public hearing was declare closed. I A Motion to approve the new use and definition of a Recycling Processing Facility was made by Board Member Chad Lindsey and seconded by Board Member Robert Spain. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. Conduct a public hearing to consider and take action regardinp, the petition of the City of Paris as to the classification for a new or unlisted use described as a Shooting Range - Indoor. Osei Amo-Mensah states this proposed use is currently unlisted in the land use matrix. Staff has researched multiple cities surrounding Paris for input on how they handle the use type. Staff also met with the Paris Police Department for input and recommends approval of the use type as a permitted use in the Light Industrial and Heavy Industrial zoning districts with the noted appropriate definition. Staff recommends requiring a Special Use Permit in the Agricultural, Commercial and Public & Institutions zoning districts. The public hearing was declared open. With no speaking the public hearing was declared closed. A Motion to approve the new use Shooting Range- Indoor was made by Board Member Chad Lindsey and seconded by Board Member Larry Walker. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 12. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Henderson Place Addition CB98, Lots Block A, LCAD 15470, located in the 1100 Block of NW 7rh at Henderson. Todd Mittge, City Engineer states this applicant plans to build a seven -tract subdivision. Staff recommends approval with one noted condition. A Motion to approve the preliminary plat with noted condition was made by Boar Member Chad Lindsey and seconded by Board Member Adam Bolton. Motion carriel 6 ayes — 0 nays. 13. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of the Summerwood Addition No. 3, Lot 1 L12J 3 of Block A and Lots 10, 11 of Block B, LCAD 110052, located in the 4300 Block of Sunrise. I Todd Mittge states the applicant requests approval to build final section of a subdivision. Staff recommends approval. There are no conditions. A Motion to approve the preliminary plat was made by Board Member Chad Lindsey and seconded by Board Member Adam Bolton. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 14. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of the Church Street Station Addition CB159, Lot 1, Block B, LCAD 16584 and 16586, located at 833 Church and 818 Todd Mittge states the applicant is combining two lots into one in order to build a garage. Staff recommends approval. A Motion to approve the preliminary plat was made by Board Member Chad Lindsey an seconded by Board Member Robert Spain. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. I 15. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of the Church Street Station Addition CB 159, 1, rd Lot 1, Block B, LCAD 16584 and 16586, located at 833 Church and 818 SE -Y . Todd Mittge states this is the same plat for final with no conditions. Staff recommends approval. A Motion to approve the final plat with noted conditionwas made by Board Member Chad Lindsey and seconded by Board Member Adam Bolton. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 16. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of the Valley Feed Mill Addition CB25 1, Lot 1, Block A, LCAD 53614, located on W Center. Todd Mittge states the applicant plans to build a single -story structure. Staff recommends approval. A Motion to approve the preliminary plat was made by Board Member Chance Abbott and seconded by Board Member Adam Bolton. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 17. Consideration of and action on tne r % inal Plat of the Valley Feed Mill Addition CB25 1, Lot Block A. LCAD 53614, located on W Center. I Todd Mittge states this is the final plat. There are no conditions. Staff recommends approval. A Motion to approve the final plat was made by Board Member Chad Lindsey and seconded by Board Member Adam Bolton. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 18. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of the Blake Moore Addition CB2208, Lot 1, Block A, LCAD 17418, located at 213 5 E Price. Todd Mittge states the applicant plans to build a single -story structure. Staff recommends approval. A Motion to approve the preliminary plat was made by Board Member Chad Lindsey and 0 seconded by Board Member Adam Bolton. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 19. Consideration of and action. on the Final Plat of the Blake Moore Addition CB2208, Lot 1, More 1 11101 Todd Mittge states staff recommends approval of the final plat without conditioni A Motion to approve the preliminary plat was made by Board Member Chad Lindsey an seconded by Board Member Chance Abbott. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. - i 20. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of the Paris Pregnancy Maternity Home Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, LCAD 16967, located in the 500 Block of E Houston. Todd Mittge states the applicant requests plat approval to build a single -story structure. Sta recommends approval. There are no conditions. I A Motion to approve the preliminary plat was made by Board Member Chad Lindsey and seconded by Board Member Chance Abbott. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays with Larry Walker abstaining. 21. Consideration of and action on tne r % inal Plat of the Paris Pregnancy Maternity Home Addition, Lot 1, Block 1, LCAD 16967, located in the 500 Block of E Houston. Todd Mittge states this is the final plat and there are no conditions. Staff recommends approval. A Motion to approve the final plat was made by Board Member Chad Lindsey and seconded by Board Member Adarn Bolton. Motion carried, 5 ayes — 0 nays with Larry Walker abstaining. 22. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of the CnC Partners 306 Addition, Lot 1, Block A, LCAD 55692 and 403273 located at N Main and Deshong Dr. Todd Mittge states the applicant is requesting preliminary plat approval to build an additional covered storage building on the property. Staff recommends approval with no conditions. A Motion to approve the preliminary plat was made by Board Member Chad Lindsey and seconded by Board Member Chance Abbott. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 23. Request items for future agendas. No items were requested at this time. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m. APPROVED THE 4th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2024. 004 lj��Jjll Chairperson