07/07/2025 MinutesMINUTES OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
JULY0712025
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The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Paris held a regular meeting at 5,-30 p.m. in the
City Hall, Council Chambers, 107 East Kaufman, Paris, Texas.
Commissioners Present: Adam Bolton, Larry Walker, Chad Lindsey, Robert Spain,
Paula Portugal, Eric Guillot
City Representatives: Osei Amo-Mensah- Director Planning & Community
Development
Triniti Frazier- Planning Technician
Todd Mittge- City Engineer
Clyde Crews- Fire Marshal
Stephanie Harris- City Attorney
Rose Beverly- City Manager
Gary Savage- Council Liaison
Commissioner(s) Absent: Rochelle Jones
1. Adam Bolton called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Election ofOfficers
a. Chairman
A motion was made by Larry Walker and seconded by Robert Spain to elect Adam
Bolton as Chairman.
b. Vice -Chairman
A motion was made Chad Lindsey and seconded by Adam Bolton to elect Larry
Walker as Vice -Chairman.
3. Citizens' forum.
The citizen's forum was declared open. With no one speaking the forum was declared
closed.
4. Approve minutes from the meeting of June 09, 2025.
A motion to approve the minutes was made by Commissioner Robert Spain and seconded
by Commissioner Chad Lindsey. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
5. Conduct a public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Mehvan Besfkl*
for a zoning change from a General Retail District (CSR) to a Commercial District (C) in
the Speedy Stop No. 8 Addition, Block A,, Lot 1, LCAT 1791.9., located at 1900 Clarksville
Street.
Osei Amo-Mensah states the applicant Mr. Mehvan Bski is requesting a zoning in order
to construct and operate a tire and mechanic shop. This location at 1900 Clarksville was
previously a gas station and has been closed for several years. The site is appropriate for
the use type and staff is recommending approval.
The public hearing was declared open. Commissioners openly discussed concerns with
the property becoming an eye sore, grease/oil, tire stacking, and noise level. Amo-
Mensah states there are regulations to address those concerns as well as parking
requirements. Gary Savage spoke in favor of the petition stating this location is
strategically placed to accommodate a tire shop. Savage states this area is in need of
business as the site has been vacant many years. John House states he owns the adjacent
property and he is for the commercial development but has concerns with stacked tires
attracting mosquitoes. Robert Spain states he is concerned about the uses that commercial
zoning allows if this proposed developer moves away what can go there. Spain further
states General Retail use has been fine In this location.
A motion to approve the zoning change was made by Commissioner Chad Lindsey and
seconded by Commissioner Paula Portugal. Motion carried, 4 ayes — 2 nays with Larry
Walker and Robert Spain opposed.
6. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of the Trinity 323 Addition, Lot I
Block A, Part of LCAD 18812 and 18814, located in the 2 100 Block of FM 79.
Todd Mittge states the preliminary plat was mistakenly put on the agenda and advised this
will go straight to a replat. Adam Bolton states this will strike agenda item 6 .
7. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of the Trinity 323 Addition, Lot 1, Block A,
Part of LCAD 18812 and 18814, located in the 2100 Block of FM 79.
Todd Mittge states this property has been platted before so this will be a replat in order to
build a baseball field. Staff recommends approval of a replat.
A motion to approve the replat was made by Commissioner Chad Lindsey and seconded
by Commissioner Robert Spain. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
8. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of the St. Paul Lutheran Church CB
235, Lot 1, Block X, LCAD 17773, located on the corner of 19th NW & Henderson.
Todd Mittge states the applicant requests approval of a Preliminary plat in order to build
commercial development. Staff recommends approval.
A motion to approve the preliminary plat was made by Commissioner Larry Walker and
seconded by Commissioner Eric Guillot. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
9. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of the St. Paul Lutheran Church CB 235, Lot
1, Block A, LCAT 17773, located on the corner of 19"' NW & Henderson.
Todd Mittge states the applicant requests approval of a Preliminary plat in order to build
commercial development. Staffrecommends approval with one condition.
A motion to approve the final plat with condition was made by Commissioner Chad
Lindsey and seconded by Commissioner Robert Spain. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
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10. Consideration of and action on tne r inal Plat of the Summerwood Estates Addition Phase
Ill, Lots 11-13, Block A, and Lots 10-11, Block B, LCAT 110052, located in the 4300
Block of Sunrise Dr.
Todd Mittge states the applicant requests approval of a Final plat to build single story
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residential structures. Staffrecommends approval with conditions to include requirements
for fire suppression systems in each home.
A motion to approve the final plat with conditions was made by Commissioner Chad
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Lindsey and seconded by Commissioner Larry Walker. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
11 Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of the Brakes Plus Addition CB 315, Lot 1,
Block A, LCAD 50943, located at 4225 Lamar Ave.
Todd Mittge states the applicant requests approval of a Final plat in order to build a light
auto repair facility. Staff recommends approval with one condition.
A motion to approve the final plat with condition was made by Commissioner Chad
Lindsey and seconded by Commissioner Paula Portugal. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays.
12. Request items for future agendas.
The Commission discussed scheduling orientation and training with City staff.
Commissioners agreed orientation and training for the new commissioners will follow the
next regular scheduled meeting and the full group will meet for part 11 of the video series
at a later date.
No items were requested at this time.
13. Adjournment.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:07 p.m.
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