08/04/2025 MinutesMINUTES OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
AUGUST 04, 2025
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, Rochelle Jones
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
Commissioner(s) Absent: None
1. Chairman Adam Bolton called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Citizens' forum.
The citizen's forum was declared open. Mary Hart from 3095 Briarwood expressed
concerns of excavation, noise, dirt and debris, attracting pests, displaced animals, and states
the fence installed to close to alley in the Springlake Estates subdivision. Carol Hufnagel
from 720 Bunker asked who inspects repaving of streets in front of Aikin Elementary
School stating there is a deep indentation there. Margie McKee from 835 Fairway and
Nathan Bell- local realtor, expressed concerns of increased traffic in the Springlake Estates
subdivision. With no one else speaking the forum was declared closed.
3. Approve minutes from the meeting of July 07, 2025.
A motion to approve the minutes was made by Commissioner Chad Lindsey and seconded
by Commissioner Eric Guillot. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.
4. Conduct a public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Paul Stoll of
Plan Z Developments LLC for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Low Density
Residential (LDR) to Retail (R) on part of LCAD 18277 (5.97 acres). Legal Description:
City of Paris, Block 259, Lot PT of 14, N Collegiate Dr & Pine Mill Rd.
Osei Amo-Mensah states the applicant is requesting a comprehensive plan amendment.
The property is currently a vacant lot. Also on this agenda (Items 5 & 6) are zoning change
requests that apply to the same and adjoining properties by Paul Stoll of Plan Z
development. Amo-Mensah further states access and connection to utilities are available at
this location. Commercial development in this location will provide conformity and will
serve the immediate and long-term needs of the vicinity. He states an appropriate buffer
must be provided to the southern portion of adjacent residential zoning to minimize
incompatible uses between residential and commercial use noise or nuisance.
Commissioner Larry Walker says he has concerns about increased traffic. Amo-Mensah
asked Todd Mittge, City Engineer to address traffic off Collegiate and the buffer between
residential, Applicant Paul Stoll states he purchased the property with a goal to get the site
where it could be developed. Currently there is a 23 foot elevation change and his plan
would mitigate the elevation with landscaping so the grading is not an issue, Commissioner
Paula Portugal says she is concerned about the trees that have been removed. Paul Stoll
states his desire is to have a 40-50 ft landscaped buffer.
The public hearing was declared open. Margie Mckee 835 Fairway, Sharon Yarby 820
Fairway, Mary Hart 3095 Briarwood, Kim Kalina 2870 Kessler, Szchwealion Milton 3085
Briarwood, Carol Hufnagel 720 Bunker, Michael Martin 920 Medalist all expressed
opposition to this petition and states their concerns are drainage issues, increased traffic,
dump trucks coming down Fairway, property values decreasing, those with garages off the
alley spoke of issues with getting cars out of their driveway now that the fence has been
installed behind their properties, as well as heavy equipment has increased. noise in their
backyard. With no one else speaking the public hearing was declared closed.
Commissioner Chad Lindsey states based on the submitted input forms the main concern
is traffic. Todd Mittge advised that the TXDOT frontage and over pass going in this area
can alleviate some of the traffic issues. A drainage plan is required.
A motion to approve the comprehensive plan amendment was made by Commissioner
Chad Lindsey and seconded by Commissioner Adam Bolton with Commissioner Larry
Walker opposed. Motion carried, 6 ayes — I nays.
5. Conduct a public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Paul Stoll of
Plan Z Developments LLC for a Zoning Change from a One -Family Dwelling No. 2 (SF2)
to Commercial (C) on part of LCAD 18277 (5,97 acres). Legal Description: City of Paris,
Block 259, Lot PT of 14, N Collegiate Dr & Pine Mill Rd,
Osei Amo-Mensah states a specific land use type is not determined yet, applicant's interest
is to rezone the property to commercial use. The request for zoning change at this site
location from single-family no. 2 (SF -2) to Commercial will be compatible with the current
zoning in surrounding areas. Commissioner Larry Walker states he is concerned that a
different developer could be coming in to change what was said today. The public hearing
was declared open. Sandra (inaudible last name) 935 Fairway, asked how those homes will
access the alley. With no one else speaking the public hearing was declared closed.
A motion to approve the zoning change was made by Commissioner Chad Lindsey and
seconded by Commissioner Eric Guillot. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.
6. Conduct a public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Paul Stoll of
Plan Z Developments LLC for a Zoning Change from Planned Development (PD) to
Commercial (C) on LCAD 121806 (8.12 acres). Legal Description: Paris Towne Crossing
Addition, Block 1, Lot 6B, N Collegiate Dr & Pine Mill Rd.
Osei Amo-Mensah states this zoning change request applies to the same and adjoining
property of Paul Stoll- Plan Z development, Staff has received over 30 input fonns opposed
to the petition. The public hearing was declared open. Carol Hufnagel from 720 Bunker
asked who controls the street, is it City or developer? With no one else speaking the public
hearing was declared closed.
A motion to approve the zoning change was made by Commissioner Chad Lindsey and
seconded by Commissioner Eric Guillot. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.
T Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of the El Aguilar Addition CB52, Lot
1, Block A, LCAD 14220, vacant lot on NW 7Ih
Todd Mittge states this applicant requests approval of the preliminary plat in order to build
a residence. Staff recommends approval.
A motion to approve the preliminary plat was made by Commissioner Chad Lindsey and
seconded by Commissioner Adam Bolton. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.
8. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of the El, Aguilar Addition CB52, Lot 1, Block
A, LCAD 14220, vacant lot on NW 7Ih
Todd Mittge states this is the final plat for same property. Staff recommends approval.
A motion to approve the final plat was made by Commissioner Chad Lindsey and seconded
by Commissioner Eric Guillot. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.
9. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of the Cultiv8te Community E.
Houston Street Addition CB32B, Lot 1, Block A, LCAD 13830, 1025 E. Houston St.
Todd Mittge states this applicant requests approval of the preliminary plat in order
to build a residence, Staff recommends approval.
A motion to approve the preliminary plat with one condition was made by Commissioner
Larry Walker and seconded by Commissioner Eric Guillot. Motion carried, 7 ayes -- 0
nays.
10. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of the Cultiv8te Community E. Houston Street
Addition CB32B, Lot 1, Block A, LCAD 13830,1025 E. Houston St.
Todd Mittge states this is the final plat for same property. Staff recommends approval.
A motion to approve the final plat with one condition was made by Commissioner Eric
Guillot and seconded by Commissioner Paula Portugal. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.
11, Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of the Cultiv8 Community 12'h NE
Addition CB269, Lot 1, Block A, LCAD 18376,1351 NE 12" St.
Todd Mittge states this applicant requests approval of the preliminary plat in order
to build a residence. Staff recommends approval.
A motion to approve the preliminary plat was made by Commissioner Eric Guillot and
seconded by Commissioner Paula Portugal. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.
12. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of the Cultiv8 Community 12th NE Addition
CB269, Lot 1, Block A, LCAD 18376, 13 ) 51 NE 12" St.
Todd Mittge states this is the final plat for the same property. Staff recommends approval
with noted conditions.
A motion to approve the final plat with conditions was made by Commissioner Larry
Walker and seconded by Commissioner Adam Bolton. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.
13. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of the Cultiv8 Community 17'h NE
Addition, Lot 1, Block A, LCAD 14733, 513 17th NE.
Todd Mittge states this applicant requests approval of the preliminary plat in order
to build a residence. Staff recommends approval.
A motion to approve the preliminary plat was made by Commissioner Chad Lindsey and
seconded by Commissioner Eric Guillot. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.
14. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of the Cultiv8 Community 17"' NE Addition,
Lot 1, Block A, LCAD 14733, 513 17"' NE,
Todd Mittge states this is the final and staff recommends approval without condition.
A motion to approve the final plat was made by Commissioner Chad Lindsey and seconded
by Commissioner Eric Guillot. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.
15. Consideration of and action on the Replat of the Restlawn Cemetery 306-c, 5 & 6 Addition,
LCAD 50110,4190 N Main St.
Todd Mittge advised to strike this item from the agenda as the submittal should have been
a minor plat with administrative approval.
16. Request items for future agendas.
Discussed meeting on 'Tuesday, September 2, 2025 due to the Labor Day holiday. Rochelle
Jones advised she has a conflict. All other commissioners state they can meet that day.
Chad Lindsey requested to add the list of uses from the land use matrix in the General
Retail and Commercial zoning districts to a ftiture agenda.
17, Planning Corn -mission Orientation and Training
Staff discussed with the Commission rescheduling the training in the future when there is
a shorter agenda since this meeting held long.
18. Adjournment.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
APPROVED THE 6th DAY OF OCTOBER 2025.
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