05 P&Z Report & Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CITY OF PARIS. CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS. TEXAS
MONDAY. NOVEMBER 5. 2007
5:30 O'CLOCK P.M.
AGENDA
1. Call meeting to order and roll call.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (October 1, 2007)
3. Public hearing to consider the petition of Omega Healthcare Investors for a
change in zoning from an Agricultural District (A) to a Multiple-Family Dwelling
District No.2 (MF-2) on a 6.5708 acre tract of land, being a part of the Reddin
Russell Survey, Abstract No. 786, and being number 2885 Stillhouse Road.
4. Consideration of and action on the petition of Omega Healthcare Investors for
a change in zoning from an Agricultural District (A) to a Multiple-Family
Dwelling District No.2 (MF-2) on a 6.5708 acre tract of land, being a part ofthe
Reddin Russell Survey, Abstract No. 786, and being number 2885 Slillhouse
Road.
5. Public hearing to consider the petition of Central Presbyterian Church for a
change in zoning from a Multiple-Family Dwelling District No.1 (MF-1) to a
Multiple-Family Dwelling District No.1 (MF-1) with a Specific Use Permit (5)
Cemetery or Mausoleum on Lot 5, City Block 181, being number 309 Church
Street.
6. Consideration of and action on the petition of Central Presbyterian Church for
a change in zoning from a Multiple-Family Dwelling District No.1 (MF-1) to a
Multiple-Family Dwelling District No.1 (MF-1) with a Specific Use Permit (5)
Cemetery or Mausoleum on Lot 5, City Block 181, being number 309 Church
Street.
7. Public hearing to consider the Site Plan of Lot 4, Block 8, Springlake Addition,
being number 230 N. Collegiate Drive.
8. Consideration of and action on the Site Plan of Lot 4, Block 8, Springlake
Addition, being number 230 N. Collegiate Drive.
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9. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Petco
Plaza 313 Addition, being number 3900 Lamar Avenue.
10. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Main Street 250
Addition, 2240 N. Main Street.
11. Discussion of and Possible action on establishing development standards for
the city of Paris.
12. Adjournment.
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EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
Au new non-residential and multi-family buildings constructed in the City of Greenville must
comply with the City's ordinance on Exterior Construction Requirements and Standards.
ACCEPTABLE MASONRY MATERIAL
Acceptable Masonry Wall Construction is defined as and shall include the following:
· Stone Material: Masonry construction using stone material may consist of granite, marble,
limestone, slate, river rock, and other hard and durable naturally occurring all weather stone. Cut
stone and dimensioned stone techniques are acceptable.
· Brick Material: Brick material used for masonry construction shall be hard fired (kiln fired)
clay or slate material. Unfired or under fired clay, sand, or shale brick are not permitted.
· Concrete Masonry Units: Concrete masonry units used for exterior masonry construction shall
have an indented, hammered, split face, or other similar architectural finish. Lightweight
concrete block or cinder block construction is not acceptable masonry wall construction.
· Concrete Panel Construction: Concrete finish or pre-cast panel (tilt wall) construction shall be
painted, fluted, exposed aggregate, or other similar architectural concrete finish. Smooth or
untextured concrete finishes are not acceptable.
· Stucco or similar exterior finishing system.
· Exterior Insulating Finishing System (EFIS) or similar exterior finishing system.
· Glass Wall Construction: Glass walls shall include glass curtain walls or glass block
construction. Glass curtain wall shall be defined as an exterior wall which carries no structural
loads, and which may consist of the combination of metal, glass, or other surfacing material
supported in a metal framework.
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
The standards and criteria contained within this section are deemed to be minimum standards and
shall apply to all new, altered or repaired construction occurring within the City.
· Non-residential Structures (Excluding Churches)
Major Thoroughfares and Collector Streets. Non-residential structures constructed on lots that
have frontage on U.S. Highway 69 (Joe Ramsey Blvd.), Business U.S. Highway 69 from U.S"
Highway 69 to Interstate 30, State Highway 34 (Wesley Street) from the South City Limits to
Pickett Street, Interstate Highway 30, FM 1570; shall have at least seventy-five percent (75%) of
the total exterior walls above grade level, excluding doors and windows, constructed of
acceptable masonry wall construction, in accordance with the City's building code and fire
prevention code. Building facades which face or side any public street or single family zoning
district, shall have one-hundred percent (100%) of the total exterior walls above grade level,
excluding doors and windows, constructed of acceptable masonry wall construction.
Downtown. All structures in the area designated as the Central Area (CA) zoning district are
subject to the exterior design requirements in S 11.205 of the Code of Ordinances.
All Other Locations. The exterior walls on all other non-residential structures which face or side
any public street or single family zoning district, and at least 20% of the length of side elevations
extending back from the front elevation, shall have at least eighty percent (80%) of the total
exterior walls above grade level, excluding doors and windows, constructed of acceptable
masonry wall construction, in accordance with the City's building code and fire prevention code.
· Multi-family Uses
All principal multi-family buildings and structures shall have at least ninety percent (90%) of the
total exterior walls above grade level, excluding doors and windows, constructed of acceptable
masonry wall construction, in accordance with the City's building code and fire prevention code..
. Churches
The exterior walls on churches, which face or side any public street, and at least 20% of the
length of side elevations extending back from the front elevation, shall have at least eighty
percent (80%) of the total exterior walls above grade level, excluding doors and windows,
constructed of acceptable masonry wall construction, in accordance with the City's building code
and fire prevention code.
· Exterior Metal Walls
Exterior metal walls shall include profiled panels, deep ribbed panels, and concealed fastener
systems. Exterior finish shall be film laminated or baked on enamel painted to the wall
manufacturer's standards. The use of corrugated metal, plastic, or fiberglass panels is prohibited.
The use of galvanized, aluminum coated, zinc-aluminum coated, or unpainted exterior metal
finish is prohibited.
EXEMPTIONS
The following are exempt from the provisions of this Ordinance:
· Single Family and Two Family homes and accessory buildings.
· Barns and farm accessory buildings if such buildings are used solely for agricultural purposes.
· Manufactured or Mobile homes otherwise lawfully existing under the provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance.
· Remodeling activities that result in less than 50% of the modification or replacement of the
existing structure.
· Temporary buildings used for construction offices, and permitted for a limited period of time
by the Building Official.
· Industrial buildings located in Light Industrial (I-I) or Heavy Industrial (1-2) zoning districts,
that are used for manufacturing, or other related industrial uses.
· All buildings located in the Majors Field Addition.
· Building projects for which a building permit or site plan approval was formally applied prior
to September 13, 2000.
EXCEPTIONS
Strict adherence to these rules shall not be such as to prevent architectural creativity. Requests
for exceptions based on architectural design and creativity, and compatibility with surrounding
developed properties, may be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission who shall
submit their recommendations to the City Council for approval. The Director of Community
Development may approve a waiver or exception to these requirements for additions to existing
buildings that were previously exempt from this Ordinance; where the size of such additions do
not exceed 25% of the size of the existing structure, or 2500 square feet, whichever is less. The
Planning and Zoning Commission normally meets the third Monday of every month. All requests
for exceptions must be submitted to the Community Development Office at least 21 days before
the meeting, and must include 14 copies of the following:
· A detailed site plan that includes all relevant information required in the City's Site Plan
Review Checklist.
· Color renderings of all building elevations.
· Color photographs of similarly constructed buildings.
· A detailed description of all exterior construction materials, including the percentage of the
exterior walls covered by each material.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CITY OF PARIS - CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS. TEXAS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2007
5:30 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday,
October 1, 2007, was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Reeves Hayter.
A. The following members were present:
B. Reeves Hayter, Chairman
Curtis Fendley, Vice-Chairman
Barbara Forrest
Richard Hunt
Fran Neeley (arrived late)
Darin Manning
C. The following members were absent:
Bobby L. Myers
Brad Archer
Benny Plata
D. Lisa Wright, Community Development Director, was also present.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. Motion to approve the minutes
of the September 4,2007, meeting was made by Curtis Fendley, seconded by
Barbara Forrest. Motion carried 5-0. -
Fran Neeley arrived.
3. Public Hearing to consider the petition of Kenneth E. Tucker for a change in
zoning from a One-Family Dwelling District No. 3 (SF-3) to a One Familv
District No. 3 rSF-3J with a Specific Use Permit (39) Mobile Home on Lot 4,
Block 7, Belmont Addition, being number 1221 Fairfax.
The public hearing was declared open.
A. The following individuals spoke in favor of the petition:
Kenneth E. Tucker, 859 13th Street N.E., stated that he wants to
improve the area. He presented photos to the Commissioners of the
proposed mobile home. Mr Tucker further stated that the house that is
there now will be torn down and he and his family will be living in the
mobile home.
B. There was no opposition present.
C. The public hearing was declared closed.
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4. Consideration of and action on the petition of Kenneth E. Tucker for a change
in zoning from a One-Family Dwelling District No. 3 (SF-3) to a One-Family
Dwellinq District No.3 (SF-3) with a Specific Use Permit (39) Mobile Home on
Lot 4, Block 7, Belmont Addition, being number 1221 Fairfax.
Lisa Wright, Community Development Director, showed photos of the
neighborhood and the existing homes in the area. Reeves Hayter stated that
it is a nice, clean neighborhood, and there is an effort to upgrade the area. He
further stated that he didn't care for the idea of putting a mobile home in this
neighborhood because the neighborhood looks like it is making a comeback.
Motion was made by Curtis Fendley, seconded by Barbara Forrest, to deny the
petition and request the City Council to put a moratorium on mobile homes
until a new ordinance can be adopted. Motion carried 6-0.
5. Public hearing to consider the Site Plan of Lot 4, Block 8, Springlake Addition,
being number 230 N. Collegiate.
The public hearing was declared open.
A. The following individuals spoke in favor of the petition:
Louis Yates, contractor, 1815 Majestic Drive, stated that the building
was previously 2,400 square feet and has been reduced to 1,782 square
feet with nine designated parking spaces. The change was made
because they didn't have enough parking spaces for the square
footage. He further stated they worked closely with the City staff to get
to this point.
B. The following individuals spoke in favor of the petition:
Brenda Hampton, 238 28th Street N.E., stated that everything is located
at the back and she wants to make sure there is never a drive-through
put there.
Edith Dunn, 257 28th Street N.E., stated that she is against a drive-
through period because 28th Street is too narrow. The drive-through
can cause traffic problems and she is worried about the kids. None of
the other businesses have a drive-through that comes out onto 28th
Street.
Yvonne Bowers, 214 28th Street N.E., stated that she wants to put the
dumpster and loading zone in the front part of the lot.
Louis Yates stated there will not be a dumpster, it is a poly cart.
Yvonne Bowers stated that Louis Yates told her he could not guarantee
there will never be a drive-through on this property. What do they need
to do to have it denied again?
C. The public hearing was declared closed.
6. Consideration of and action on the Site Plan of Lot 4, Block 8, Springlake
Addition, being number 230 N. Collegiate Drive. Reeves Hayter stated there
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has been some talk about the front of businesses on Collegiate, and this
business is going to have a stucco and stone front. However, the principal
visible wall will be metal. Darin Manning stated there are brick and sheet
metal buildings all along Collegiate already.
Fran Neeley stated that, when Daylight Donuts is busy in the morning,
Collegiate is backed up. She said she can just envision 28th Street being
completed closed because of traffic if there is a driveway through the
business.
Motion was made by Curtis Fendley, seconded by Darin Manning, to approve
site plan. Motion carried 5-1.
7. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Chantu
Addition CB296, being number 495 35th Street N.E. Motion was made by
Cl,Jrtis Fendley, seconded by Richard Hunt, to approve plat subject to City
Engineer's recommendations. Motion carried 6-0. Lisa Wright reminded the
Chans not to remove any trees until they received their final plat.
8. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Lot 1 and 2, Block A, Baxley
Addition CB222, being number 196 and 198 20th Street N.E. Motion was made
by Fran Neeley, seconded by Darin Manning, to approve the plat subject to
City Engineer's recommendations. Motion carried 6-0.
9. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Neilson
Building Addition 179-A, being number 210 1st Street S.E. Motion was made
by Richard Hunt, seconded by Fran Neeley, to recuse Reeves Hayter from
items 9 and 10. Motioncarried 5-0.
Motion was made by Richard Hunt, seconded by Darin Manning, to approve
the plat. Motion carried 5-0.
10. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Neilson
Building Addition 179-A, being number 210 1st Street S.E. Motion was made
by Fran Neeley, seconded by Barbara Forrest, to approve the plat. Motion
carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Richard Hunt, seconded by Fran Neeley, to return Reeves
Hayter to the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
11. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Lot 11, Block 251, Main Street
Town Homes Addition 251, being number 1715 North Main Street. Motion was
made by Fran Neeley, seconded by Darin Manning, to approve the plat subject
to City Engineer's recommendations. Motion carried 6-0.
12. Discussion of and Possible action on setting workshop dates to review
proposed changes to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Fran Neeley stated
she will be out of commission until after Thanksgiving. Darin Manning
reminded the Commission that he will be leaving for the military next week
and will gone until November 9 and again starting January 3. The
Commission set a workshop date for Tuesday October 9, 2007, at 5:00 p.m.
The Commission discussed the need for a future agenda item to review and
recommend development standards so that the City can have more control
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over Planned Development Districts. There are no guidelines for the staff, the
P&Z, of the City Council to use. Lisa Wright stated that many cities already
have these done, so she can get copies for the Commission members to start
reviewing to give them some ideas of what the standards generally contain.
13. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2007
Reeves Hayter, Chairman
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
CITY MANAGER
LISA A. WRIGHT, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NOVEMBER 6, 2007
SUBJECT: PLANNING AND ZONING RECOMMENDATION AND REPORT
1. Consideration of and action on the petition of Omega Healthcare Investors for
a change in zoning from an AQricultural District (A) to a Multiple-Familv
DwellinQ District No.2 (MF-2) on a 6.5708 acre tract of land, being a part of the
Reddin Russell Survey, Abstract No. 786, and being number 2885 Stillhouse
Road.
APPROVED
6 AYES
NO OPPOSITION PRESENT
o NAYS
2. Consideration of and action on the petition of Central Presbyterian Church for
a change in zoning from a Multiple-Family Dwelling District No.1 (MF-1) to a
Multiple-Family Dwelling District No. 1 (MF-1) with a Specific Use Permit (5)
Cemetery or Mausoleum on Lot 5, City Block 181, being number 309 Church
Street.
APPROVED NO OPPOSITION PRESENT
7 AYES 0 NAYS
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT
TO APPLY ONLY TO THAT
PORTION OF THE LOT
KNOWN AS THE ASH
GARDEN
3. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Petco
Plaza 313 Addition, being number 3900 Lamar Avenue.
APPROVED
7 A YES
SUBJECT TO ENGINEER'S
RECOMMENDATIONS
o NAYS
4. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Main Street 250
Addition, being number 2240 N. Main Street.
APPROVED
6 AYES
o NAYS
5. Consideration of and action on the Site Plan of Lot 4, Block 8, Spring lake
Addition, being number 230 N. Collegiate Drive.
APPROVED
4 AYES
OPPOSITION PRESENT
3 NAYS
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CITY OF PARIS - CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS. TEXAS
MONDAY. NOVEMBER 5. 2007
5:30 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday,
November 5, 2007, was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Reeves Hayter.
A. The following members were present:
Reeves Hayter, Chairman
Curtis Fendley, Vice-Chairman
Bobby Myers
Barbara Forrest
Richard Hunt
Brad Archer
Benny Plata
B. The following members were absent:
Fran Neeley
Darin Manning
C. Lisa Wright, Community Development Director, was also present.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. Motion to approve the minutes
of the October 1, 2007, and October 9,2007, meetings was made by Curtis
Fendley, seconded by Benny Plata. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion was made by Barbara Forrest, seconded by Richard Hunt to recuse
Reeves Hayter. Motion carried 6-0.
3. Public Hearing to consider the petition of Omega Healthcare Investors for a
change in zoning from an Agricultural District (A) to a Multiple-Family
Dwelling District No.2 (MF-2) on a 6.5708 acre tract of land, being a part of the
Reddin Russell Survey, Abstract No. 786, and being number 2885 Stillhouse
Road.
The public hearing was declared open.
A. The following individuals spoke in favor of the petition.
John Griffin, Omega Healthcare, spoke in favor of the petition. This
building will replace the skilled nursing facility at Stone and Lewis. It
will have 120 beds, and they will transfer residents from their old facility
when the new building is completed.
Thomas E. Haynes, seller, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Haynes
stated this will be an asset to the area. There is a Senior apartment
complex across the road and an assisted living and hospital in the
vicinity. The property is currently zoned Agricultural, so this change in
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zoning will also mean added income for the taxing entities.
B. There was no opposition present.
C. The public hearing was declared closed.
4. Consideration of and action on the petition of Omega Healthcare Investors for
a change in zoning from an Agricultural District (A) to a Multiple-Family
Dwelling District No.2 (MF-2) on a 6.5708 acre tract of land, being a part of the
Reddin Russell Survey, Abstract No. 786, and being number 2885 Stillhouse
Road. Motion was made by Bobby Myers, seconded by Benny Plata, to
approve the request. Motion carried 6-0.
10. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Main Street 250
Addition, being number 2240 N. Main Street. Motion was made by Brad
Archer, seconded by Bobby Myers, to approve the plat subject to the City
Engineer's recommendation. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion was made by Richard Hunt, seconded by Brad Archer, to return
Reeves Hayter to the meeting. Motion carried 6-0.
5. Public hearing to consider the petition of Central Presbyterian Church for a
change in zoning from a Multiple-Family Dwelling District No.1 (MF-1) to a
Multiple-Family Dwelling District No.1 (MF-1) with a Specific Use Permit (5)
Cemetery or Mausoleum on Lot 5, City Block 181, being number 309 Church
Street.
The public hearing was declared open.
A. The following individuals spoke in favor of the petition.
Tim Davenport Herbst, 309 Church, Pastor, spoke in favor of the
petition. Pastor Herbst stated they want to put a columbarium in the
ash garden. They had received approval from the City in 1987, but
never did it, so they are now asking for official approval. Construction
will consist of a concrete pad behind a brick wall, 36" wide by 48" tall,
above the ground. The Church is asking for the zoning change only on
the ash garden.
Sally McEwin, Church Member, spoke in favor of the petition. Ms.
McEwin stated that the area is a 35' by 35' ash garden bounded by the
building, a wall, and trees. Initially, there were to be 36 niches.
B. There was no opposition present.
C. The public hearing was declared closed.
6. Consideration of and action on the petition of Central Presbyterian Church for
a change in zoning from a Multiple-Family Dwelling District No.1 (MF-1) to a
Multiple-Family Dwelling District No.1 (MF-1) with a Specific Use Permit (5)
Cemetery or Mausoleum on Lot 5, City Block 181, being number 309 Church
Street. Motion was made by Curtis Fendley, seconded by Richard Hunt, to
approve the zoning change request applicable to the ash garden only. Motion
carried 7-0.
7. Public hearing to consider the Site Plan of Lot 4, Block 8, Springlake Addition,
being number 230 N. Collegiate Drive.
The public hearing was declared open.
A. The following individuals spoke in favor of the petition.
Plug Clem, Attorney for the Chans, 100 N. Main, spoke in favor of the
petition. Mr. Clem stated they are still proposing an exit onto 28th. He
said that Collegiate is probably the busiest street in Paris. He further
stated this is a narrow lot, so it's critical that there be access to 28th
street for safety sake. There was very little traffic flow on 28th street,
but the traffic flow on Collegiate is what will become dangerous. Mr.
Clem added that this has been going on for a long time and costing the
parties a lot of money. Texoma has an entrance that goes all the way
through.
Louis Yates, 1815 Majestic, stated they have met all City codes and
requirements, and he is asking for approval.
B. The following individuals spoke in opposition of the petition.
Sybil Colson, 819 Lamar Ave., stated she owns property at 28th Street
and Price and speaks for the homeowners on 28th street. The Chans
are trying to put too much on one lot, and everyone else in the area is
on more than one lot. Ms. Colson further stated the exit will be directly
against someone's driveway. She asked if Collegiate is so busy, why
are they building there? There is no assurance that a donut shop won't
go in. Ms. Colson reiterated they are trying to squeeze too much on a
single lot.
Brenda Hampton, 238 28th Street N.E., stated she is not opposed to
rear parking but is opposed to drive through that comes out at her
driveway. She stated it is hard enough to get onto Collegiate, but now
she can't get out of her own driveway. Ms. Hampton read a letter from
Edith Dunne of 257 28th Street N.E. opposing the petition. Ms. Dunn
stated the street is 25 feet wide, and their guests already have to park
in the street.
Yvonne Bowers, 214 28th Street N.E., stated the Chans knew Collegiate
was busy when they bought the property. The rear parking and the
driveway will be disruptive.
C. The public hearing was declared closed.
8. Consideration of and action on the Site Plan of Lot 4, Block 8, Springlake
Addition, being number 230 N. Collegiate Drive.
Curtis Fendley stated that Screen Graphics and Texoma both park in the back.
he said there is a gravel driveway, bu it may not be intended for through
traffic. Mr. Fendley further stated that he can't see P&Z discriminating against
this applicant when business at the Tejas Plaza empty onto Price. Bobby
Myers stated he doesn't see how we can deny access to a public street.
Reeves Hayter stated he has no problem with parking there, but he does have
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a problem with the drive through. He is concerned about future uses. If the
property is sold, a drive through could be a selling point. He further stated
that this is too much building to put on that lot. Also, with regard to street
access, P&Z has that right under planned development, so we can approve or
deny the site plan. Mr. Hayter also expressed concern that, by doing this, we
are condemning the neighborhood to a commercial use. If traffic on
Collegiate is problem, it goes back to the building being to big for this lot. Mr.
Fendley asked if they could designate the drive access as private to keep
through traffic down to a minium. Lisa Wright stated that you can designate
it anything you want; however, we cannot control traffic on a private drive.
Reeves Hayter asked the Chans is was not possible to turn the building and
move the rear parking to the in front, and Louis Yates stated that the building
was too large to allow for that. Curtis Fendley said that we approved it
already, and if the Council doesn't want to approve it, they should just deny
it instead of sending it back to P&Z for us to deny. If we start doing this, we
will do it on every item. Motion was made by Curtis Fendley, seconded by
Bobby Myers, to approve the site plan. Motion carried 4-3.
9. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Petco
Plaza 313 Addition, being number 3900 Lamar Avenue. Motion was made by
Curtis Fendley, seconded by Bobby Myers, to approve the plat subject to the
City Engineer's recommendation. Motion carried 7-0.
11. Discussion of and possible action on establishing development standards for
the City of Paris. Lisa Wright advised the Commission that she was providing
a sample of the design standards from Greenville just to give an example of
some of the things cities are doing. She stated that it has been an issue
recently because she and Shawn Napier, as well as P&Z and the Council, have
had no guidance on handling the more intricate details on planned
development properties. She reminded the Commission what Mr. Yates had
just said about the Chans meeting all the codes. She stated that this meant
only that they included on their site plan all the items from a checklist of what
site plans must have; however, this checklist has nothing to do with street
access, building appearance, neighborhood impact, etc. She said she and
Shawn could use their own taste to handle these, but that would be subjective
and unfair. She recommended that now would be a good time to look at these
since the Code Enforcement Task Force was in full swing.
The consensus ofthe Commission was thatthe City really needed to consider
adopting something along these lines so that we could establish how we want
our community to look. Reeves Hayter stated he would rather put this on a
future agenda, because we need to put the Comprehensive Plan and mobile
home ordinance first. He said we are behind on the objectives we originally
set, and we don't want to keep getting further behind. Brad Archer stated this
is important, and we're so far behind other cities that we need to do
something soon. Curtis Fendley stated it will affect what the community looks
like in the next 50 years, so we need to look at this carefully.
12. The meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 3RD DAY OF DECEMBER, 2007
Reeves Hayter, Chairman