06-Minutes from various boardCITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING SHEET
Submittal Date:
Originating Department:
Presented By:
Agenda Item No.:
06/02/2011
Council Date:
City Clerk
Janice Ellis
6.
06/13/2011
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Motion to approve.
POLICY ISSUE(S):
Record of Standing Committee.
BACKGROUND:
Building and Standards Commission minutes from the meeting on March 21, 2011
Board of Adjustment minutes from the meeting of March 23, 2011
Paris Public Library Advisory Board minutes from the meetings of March 16, 2011 and Apri120, 2011
Historic Preservation Commission minutes from the meeting of April 13, 2011
Planning & Zoning Commission minutes from the meeting of May 2, 2011
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
EXHIBITS:
The attached minutes.
ACTION:
BUDGET INFO:
❑ Financial Report ~ Minute Order
Expense
$
❑ Department Report ❑ Resolution
Budgeted Amt.
$
❑ Presentation ❑ Ordinance
Y7'D Actual
$
❑ Public Hearing ❑ Other
Acct. Name
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FISCAL NOTES:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Z Administration Z City Cletk ❑ Community Development ❑ EMS/IT ❑ Finance ❑ Fire
❑ Municipal Court ❑ Legal ❑ Libtary ❑ Police ❑ Eng./Public Works ❑ Utilities
City of Paris 15 Revised 2/04/08
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011
4:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
I. Vicki Ballard acting Chairperson called the Building and Standards Commission meeting
to order at 4:02 P.M.
A. The following members were present:
Johnny Norris
Vicki Ballard
Wendell Moore
Lee Ann Barbee
Ryan Lassiter
Chris Brown
B. The following members were absent:
None
C. Also present was Robert Talley, Code Enforcement Officer.
2. Approval of previous meeting minutes. (February 21, 2011)
Motion was made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Wendell Moore to approve the minutes
for the February 21, 2011 meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Public Hearing to consider presentations by City of Paris Code Inspectors and
owner(s) and/or lien holder(s) of the below properties who have been given notice of
a violation of Article III of Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris,
Paris, Texas, entitled ASubstandard and Dangerous Buildings and Structures@ :
A. 1131 6t" Street S.E.; Lot 5 and N Part of 5-11, City Block 163-A - Motion was
made by Vicki Ballard, seconded by Chris Brown, to allow 90 days to demolish.
If the property is not demolished in 90 days the City may demolish, with a$ 1,000
per day civil penalty. Motion carried unanimously.
B. 1141 6"' Street S.E.; Lot 5-A and Part of 5-11, City Block 163-A - Motion was
made by Wendell Moore, seconded by Johnny Norris to allow 14 days to secure
and 90 days to repair. If the property in not secured in 14 days and repaired in 90
days the City may secure, with a$],000 per day civil penalty. Motion carried
unanimously.
C. 724 Cedar; Lot 4, Block 6, Gibbons Park Addition - Motion was made by
Chris Brown, seconded by Lee Ann Barbee, to allow 30 days to demolish. If the
property is not demolished in 30 days the City may demolish, with a$],000 per
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day civil penalty. Motion carried unanimously.
D. 420 and 424 6`" Street N.E.; Lot 2, City Block 64 - Motion was made by
Wendell Moore, seconded by Lee Ann Barbee, to allow 30 days to demolish. lf
the property is not demolished in 30 days the City inay demolish, with a$ 1,000
per day civil penalty. Motion carried unanimously.
E. 427 6th Street N.E.; Lot 22, City Block 61 - Motion was made by Johnny Norris,
seconded by Ryan Lassiter, to allow 90 days to repair. If the property is not repair
in 90 days the City may demolish, with a$1,000 per day civil penalty. Motion
carried unanimously.
F. 1004 7th Street N.E.; Lot 2-C, Block 4, Pickard Addition - Motion was made
by Lee Ann Barbee, seconded by Vicki Ballard, to allow 30 days to demolish. If
the property is not demolished in 30 days the City may demolish, with a$1,000
per day civil penalty. Motion carried unanimously.
G. 838 Sth Street N.W.; Lot 9, City Block 99 - Motion was made by Vicki Ballard,
seconded by Johnny Norris, to allow 30 days to demolish. If the property is not
demolished in 30 days the City may demolish, with a$1,000 per day civil penalty.
Motion carried unanimously.
H. 257 12th Street N.W.; Lot 14, City Block 48 - Motion was made by Vicki
Ballard, seconded by Johnny Norris, to allow 30 days to demolish. If the property
is not demolished in 30 days the City may demolish, with a$1,000 per day civil
penalty. Motion carried unanimously.
1. 1367 West Houston; Lot 1, City Block 190 - Motion was made by Vicki
Ballard, seconded by Johnny Norris, to allow 30 days to demolish. If the property
is not demolished in 30 days the City may demolish, with a$1,000 per day civil
penalty. Motion carried unanimously.
J. 233 18th Street N.W.; Lot 4-B, Block A, Westview Addition - Motion was
made by Chris Brown, seconded by Lee Ann Barbee, to allow 90 days to repair or
demolish. If the property is not demolished in 90 days the City may demolish,
with a$1,000 per day civil penalty. Motion carried unanimously.
K. 1818 West Henderson; Lot 2$nd 3-A; City Block 235-A - Motion was made by
Wendell Moore, seconded by Chris Brown, to allow 90 days to demolish. If the
property is not demolished in 90 days the City may demolish, with a$ 1,000 per
day civil penalty. Motion carried unanimously.
L. 2527 Graham; Lot West Part of 4 and 5; Block 2, Sperry's 3rd Addition -
Motion was made by Chris Brown, seconded by Johnny Norris, to allow 90 days
to demolish. If the property is not demolished in 90 days the City may demolish,
with a$ 1,000 per day civil penalty. Motion carried unanimously.
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M. 585 27`h Street N.W.; Lot 1 and 2; Sperr,y's l" Addition - Motion was made by
Lee Ann Barbee, seconded by Johnny Norris, to allow 90 days to demolish. If the
property is not demolished in 90 days the City may demolish, with a$1,000 per
day civil penalty. Motion camed unanimously.
N. 2319 West Austin; Lot 12 and 13; Block B; College Addition - Motion was
made by Wendell Moore, seconded by Johnny Norris, to allow 30 days to
demolish. If the property is not demolished in 30 days the City may demolish,
with a$ 1,000 per day civil penalty. Motion carried unanimously.
0. 421 8"' Street S.W.; Lot 18, City Block 131 - Motion was made by Wendell
Moore, seconded by Johnny Norris, to allow 30 days to demolish. If the property
is not demolished in 30 days the City may demolish, with a$1,000 per day civil
penalty. Motion carried unanimously.
P. 943 West Sherman; Lot 3, Cit,y Block 133 - Motion was made by Wendell
Moore, seconded by Johnny Norris, to allow 30 days to demolish. If the property
is not demolished in 30 days the City may demolish, with a$ 1,000 per day civil
penalty. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Meeting adjourned at 4:22 P.M.
APPROVED THIS 16th DAY OF MAY, 2011.
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CH ROWN, VICE-CHAIRMAN
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PARIS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CITY OF PARIS - CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
WEDNESDAY MARCH 23 2011
12:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
The Board of Adjustment meeting was called to order by Chairman Terry Christian at
12:02 p.m.
A. The following members were present:
Allen Moore
Rick Hundley
Terry Christian, Chairman
Kyle McCarley
B. The following members were absent:
Chester Martindale
C. Also present was Jeanna Scott, City Staff.
2. Appr•oval of minutes.from previous meetings. (March 1, 2011)
Motion was made by Kyle McCarley, seconded by Rick Hundley to approve minutes for
the March 1, 2011 meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
3. Public hearing and consideration of and action on the petition of Katherine Hughes to
grant a variance of 'Zoning Ordinance 1710, (a)Section 9-500 which provides that the
"minimum front yai-d in a Single-Family Dwelling District No. 3(SF-3) be no less than 25
feet " to allow a minimum front yard of 1 S, feet, which is a 10, foot >>ariance; and (b) Section
9-602(5) which pro>>ides that "a corner lot used.for one family or t►Vo family dwellings
both street exposures shall be treated as fi•ont yards on all lots platted after the effective
date of this ordinaiice, except tlzat where one street exposure is designated as a side yard
bv a building line shown on a plat approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission
containing a sideyard of ten (10), f'eet or more the building line provisions on that plat s{iall
be observed. " to allow a minimum side yard of 16.9.feet, which is a 8foot, 10 inch
variance, on Lot 6, Block 6, Williams Addition, being number 1401 7l" Street N.E.
Public hearing was declared open.
A. The follawing individuals spoke in favor of the petition:
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Chris Whitaker, Whitaker Homes, 2415 Wildwood Lane, spoke in favor of the
petition. Mr. Whitaker stated the Texas Deparhnent of Housing has awarded a
grant for this address. They demolished the old house and will build the new
house in its foot print, however, due to the age of this neighborhood most houses
are built in the setback. They are asking for a variance on the front and side yards
facing streets in order to put the house back where it was originally.
B. No one spoke in opposition.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by Kyle McCarley, seconded by Rick Hundley to approve the variance
request. Motion carried 4-0.
4. Meeting adjourned at 12:07 p.m.
APPROVED THIS/dDAY OF MAY, 2011.
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erry . ristian, Chairman
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Paris Public Library Advisory Board
Minutes
March 16, 2011
The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met Wednesday aftemoon, Mazch 16, 2011 at 4 p.m. in the Library
Gallery. Attending were Hilda Mallory, Eddie Poole, Debbie Anderson, Linda Vandiver, and Director Priscilla
McAnally. In the absence of Chaitman Bill Kennedy, Vice-Chair Linda Vandiver called the meeting to order.
Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as printed. Budget and statistical reports were presented.
The Director reminded the Board of the Friends luncheon in April. The final quote on the restroom
refurbishment is $2,350 which will be covered by the Loan Star Library grant.
There being no further business on the agenda, the meeting was adjoumed at 4:20 p.m.
Submitted by
Aaui
Debbie Anderson, Secretary
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Paris Public Library Advisory Board
Minutes
Apri120, 2011
The Paris Public Library Advisory Board met Wednesday, Apri120, 2011, at 4 p.m. in the Library Gallery. In
the absence of Chairman Bill Kennedy, Vice-Chair Linda Vandiver called the meeting to order. Others
attending were Deborah Hatley, Debbie Anderson, Eddie Poole, and Library Director Priscilla McAnally.
Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as printed.
The proposed budget for 2011-2012, aside from a$2000 increase to fund new furniture for the public access
computers, is essentially the same as this year's budget.
The budget report and statistical reports for March showed nothing unusual. The Friends of the Library reported
a profit of $2,254 from the luncheon. There are still some autographed copies of Ms. Kent's book available. The
Friends paid for two of the four new chairs in the periodicals section of the library. They will be promoting the
library's summer reading activities at Aikin Elementary during the school's spring book fair.
Due to conflicts in scheduling, the May Library Board meeting will be moved to the 25th and the June meeting
to the 22nd.
There being no further business on the agenda, the meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
Submitted by
Debbie Anderson, Secretary
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY. APRIL 13, 2011
12:00 0'CLOCK P.M.
1. The Historic Preservation Commissian meeting was called to order by Arvin Starrett,
Chainnan at 12:00 p.m.
A. The following members were present:
Arvin Stanett, Chairman
Douglas Cox
Ben Vaughan
Paul Denney, Vice-Chairman
Matt Coyle
Susan Scholz, Secretary
Jerry Raper
B. The following members were absent:
C. Also present were Jeanna Scott, City Staff; and Cheri Bedford, Main Street
Coordinator.
2. Approval of minutes.fi•om previous minutes. (March 28, 2011)
Motion was made by Susan Scholz, seconded by Matt Coyle to approve the minutes for
the March 28, 20] 1 meeting. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Considef°ation of 'and action on the following Certificate of Appropi-iateness:
A. 812 Soutla Church Street - Sam Bell Maxey House - Kaitlin Ammon represented
the petition. Ms. Ammon stated THC is changing the signs on a lot of the state
properties and this is the sign approved package Ben Vaughan expressed
concerns that the directional sign located north of the driveway entrance is too
close to the street. Jeanna Scott stated that the sign will have to be at least 15 feet
behind the curb according to the Sign Ordinance. Ms. Scott further stated that the
Sam Bell Maxey House will need to apply for a variance in order to place the sign
in that location. Ms. Ammon stated the large tree directly west of the proposed
sign has hindered the placement of the sign. Motion was made by Paul Denney,
seconded by Susan Scholz to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness
contingent on all signs meeting the sign ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.
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B. 102 Clarksville Street - Jenszi.fer Martin- Jennifer Martin owner of Teens to Tots
represented the petition. Ms. Martin stated they are proposing a sign that will fit
the existing sign cabinet. Motion was made by Susan Scholz, seconded by Matt
Coyle to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Repor•t, discussion and possible action on proposed changes to the Sigiz Ordinance
regarding tl2e Historic Distr-ict. Commissioners discussed holding a warkshop dedicated
to reviewing and approving a recommendation to council to amend the existing sign
ordinance. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, May 17`h at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers. Commissioners requested the Main Street Board and Paris
Downtown Association be included.
5. Future agenda items. There were none.
6. Meeting adjourned at 12:26 p.m.
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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. MAY 2, 2011
5:30 O'CLOCK P.M.
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday, May 2, 2011,
was called to order at 5:32 p.m. by Curtis Fendley, Chairman.
A. The following members were present:
Curtis Fendley, Chairman
Benny Plata
James Price
Richard Hunt
Dennis Chalaire
B. The following members were absent:
Keith Barnett
C. Shawn Napier, Director of Engineering, Planning and Development; Elizabeth
Flick, Ex-Officio; and Jeanna Scott, City Staff.
2. Appr-oval of minutes f'rom previous meeting. (April 4, 2011)
Motion was made by Benny Plata, seconded by James Price to approve the minutes for the
Apri14, 2011 meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
Dennis Chalaire arrived at 5:36 p.m.
3. Public hearing to provide an opportuniry to pYesent comments and written evidence and
consideration of and action on recommending to the City Courzcil the adoption of proposed
amendments to the Future Land Use Plan Map as_follows:
A. That the, future land use recommended, for the property located on Lot 7, Citv Block
61, be changed,fi•om Low Density Residential to General Retail.
Public hearing was declared open.
a. The following individuals spoke in favor of the petition:
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Flora Rucker, 624 6ih Street N.E., praperty owner, City Staff read a letter in favor of
the petition for property owner who is disabled and unable to attend the Planning
and Zoning Commission meeting.
b. No one spoke in opposition.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by James Price, seconded by Richard Hunt to approve the change to the
Future Land Use Map. Motion carried 5-0.
B. That the fi4ture land use recommerzded.for the propef°ty located on Lot 4, City Block 294, be
changed.from Low Density Residential to High density Residential.
Public hearing was declared open.
a. The following individuals spoke in favor of the petition:
Cari Archer, 2364 CR 13500 W, Paris, Texas, power of attorney for Ms. Dora
Landers spoke in favor of the petition. Ms. Archer stated that the owner is too sick
to be at the meeting. Ms. Landers is trying to sell the property and feels this may
be the only opportunity she will have.
b. The following individuals spoke in opposition.
David Hart, 3050 Aiken, property owner, spoke in opposition to the petition. Mr.
Hart stated he does not want the zoning changed, if they are going to build houses it
should be equal to what is already out here.
Norma Carey, 3010 Aiken Drive, property owner, spoke in opposition to the
petition. Ms. Carey stated she wants it left at single family dwelling district and
not have apartments or duplexes built.
Darin Manning, 231 NE 30`h Street, property owner spoke in opposition to the
petition. Mr. Manning stated he agreed with others, he does not want duplexes
built in front of his house.
Sherry Wallace, 3080 Aiken Drive, property owner, spoke in opposition to the
petition. Ms. Wallace stated she disagrees with the petition and does not want
duplexes put behind their houses.
Mark Hardwell, 3061 E. Houston, property owner, spoke in opposition to the
petition. Mr. Hardwell stated he did not buy house twelve years ago to have
duplexes to go behind his property. He is concerned about additional drainage
problems that could occur from houses/duplexes being built in the area. Mr.
Hardwell further stated these duplexes will be rental property with people coming
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and going and eventually the property will go down. He opposes the zoning
change.
Roy Simmons, 3071 E. Houston, property owner, spoke in opposition to the
petition. Mr. Simmons stated he has been here 43 years; drainage on E. Houston
has been a problem as long as he has lived here. He is concerned over the existing
drainage and sewer problems in the area. Duplexes will make the problem worse.
Suzanne Creed, 202 N.E. 30th Street, property owner, spoke in opposition to the
petition. The neighbors purchased 1'/z acre tract of land to secure privacy and
safety. If you approve the zoning change the woods will be gone, traffic and
drainage will be worse. She is opposed to the zoning change.
Danny Efaw, 205 N.E. 30`h Street, property owner, spoke in apposition to the
petition. He is concerned about not only about the duplexes going in, but the
private street that will not be required to have curbs. He does not want to see a nice
single family neighborhood rezoned to multi family.
Harvey Tabangcora, 3070 Aiken Drive, property owner, spoke in opposition to the
petition. Mr. Tabangcora stated he is first time buyer, he has children and this is a
quiet safe neighborhood. This change will lower his property values.
Wayne Kerby, 390, 340, 350, 360 and 422 30t1' Street N.E., property owner, spoke
in opposition to the petition. Mr. Kerby stated he bought the surrounding
properties to protect his property and ensure good renters live in the homes.
Daughter and son-in-law live on E. Houston and could not be here tonight they also
oppose this. Mr. Kerby further stated he opposes the change.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by Benny Plata, seconded by James Price to deny the change to the
Future Land Use Map. Motion carried 5-0.
C. That the fisture land use recommended for the properry located on part of a 14 acre tract of
land being a paf-t of the Joseph Leach Survey, be changed from Low Densiry Residential Zo
High Densitv Residential.
Public hearing was declared open.
a. The following individuals spoke in favor of the petition:
Mack Ross, 3475 Reno Drive, property owner, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr.
Ross provided a map of the property showing drainage to commissioners. Mr.
Ross stated the biggest issue has been abaut the drainage. They will work with the
City, school and neighborhood to correct these problems. The private street they
are proposing to develop will be just like ZSt" street. After driving thru town there
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are duplexes located on 25`h Street, E. Price, 26"' street N.E., 27,' street N.E.,
Cherry Street and 29`h Street the duplex complexes are moving east. They are
planning to insta114 detention ponds to help with drainage issues. The City of
Paris needs more duplexes, they are proposing up to 30/31 duplexes. Mr. Ross
stated that he feels that the only way Ms. Landers can ever sell this property is by
rezoning as multi-family.
b. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the petition.
Mark Hardwell, 3061 E. 1-louston, property owner, spoke in opposition to the
petition. Mr. Hardwell stated we were told the other night that there will only be
16 units and now Mr. Ross says 31 units. His concerns are drainage, home values
and privacy. Opposed to zoning change.
David Hart, 3050 Aiken Drive, property owner, spoke in opposition to the petition.
Mr. Hart stated he likes the neighborhood, wants it to stay a single family district.
Wayne Kerby, 390, 422, 360, 350, and 340 30`h Street N.E., property owner, spoke
in opposition. Mr. Kerby stated the main reason he is opposed to the change in
zoning would be to preserve the existing neighborhood. The drainage is a problem
with the Mormon Church being a contributor to the drainage issue even
though their runoff goes into a retention pond. However, he does not have a
problem with this because for the most part the retention pond holds the runoff.
Roy Simmons, 3071 E. Houston, property owner, spoke in opposition to the
petition. Mr. Simmons asked what high density residential consisted of. Shawn
Napier explained that this could be anything from duplexes to an apartment
complex. Mr. Sitnmons further stated that they were told different at the meeting
with the developer.
Norma Carey, 3010 Aiken Drive, property owner, spoke in opposition to the
petition. Ms. Carey stated she is vehemently opposed to the change.
Beverly Efaw, 205 30`h Street N.E., property owner, spoke in opposition to the
petition. Ms. Efaw stated Mr. Ross wants to build duplexes right in the
middle of their neighborhood. You have brand new homes they bought to retire in
and first time buyers who plan to stay in this neighborhood. Ms. Efaw further
stated we love our neighborhood and we don't want duplexes in the middle of the
neighborhood.
Becky Kerby, 390 30'h Street N.E., property owner, spoke in opposition to the
petition. Ms. Kerby stated she is concerned about safety of the neighborhood.
We live in the neighborhood because it is single family district, duplexes will be
rented to people moving in and out, she is concerned about the safety of her grand
children.
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Suzanne Creed, 202 30t'' Street N.E., property owner, spoke in opposition to the
petition. Ms. Creed stated she is opposed to the change in the future land use map.
We made an investment in our homes and multifamily housing will devalue our
property.
Darin Manning, 231 30"' Street N.E., property owner, spoke in opposition to the
petition. Mr. Manning stated he is opposed to the change. They have a nice quiet
neighborhood and the change will increase traffic and devaluate the property.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Mack Ross stated that Aiken Drive does not have drainage issues; he will add nice
retention ponds to help with the drainage from the duplexes. These duplexes would
not be dangerous.
Motion was made by James Price, seconded by Benny Plata to deny the change to the
Future Land Use Map. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Public hearing and consider-ation of'and action on the petition ofKenncth D_yer.for a
change in zoning,from a General Retail Distr-ict (GR) to a General Retail District (GR)
with a specific use permit (28) Mortuary in the O, NS and GR Districts, on Lot 7, City
Block 61, being nurnber- 624 S`h Street N.E.
Public hearing was declared open.
A. The following individuals spoke in favor of the petition.
Flora Rucker, 624 6"' Street N.E., property owner, City Staff read a letter in favor of
the petition for property owner who is disabled and unable to attend the Planning
and Zoning Commission meeting.
Judy Battle, 2112 Cedar Street, representative far Destiny Funeral Home, spoke in
favor of the petition. Requesting approval of petition, this will be a beautification
project for this older neighborhaod, bring jobs to the area.
B. There was no opposition.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by Benny Plata, seconded by Richard Hunt to approve the zoning ehange
request. Motion carried 5-0.
5. Public hearing to consider the petition of 'Mack Jones (Abundant Li fe) for a change in
zoning,from a One Familv Dwelling District No. 2(SF-2) witla a specifc use permit (25)
Nurserv school, day nursery or kindergaf•ten sclaool in the A, SF-1, SF-2, SF-3 and the 2F
Districts to a One Family Dwelling District No. 2(SF-2) with a specific use permit (14)
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Day carrzp in asiv One-Family or• Two Family Districts on Lot 73 and 14, Block 2, being
number 847 6rl' Street S.E.
Public hearing was declared open.
A. The following individuals spoke in favor of the petition.
Mack Jones, GEO Abundant Life, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Jones stated
property was previously used as a day care facility. The proposed use as a day
camp would not disrupt the neighborhood. The hours of operation will be from
9:00 am to 3:00 pm each day Monday thru Friday. Mr. Jones further stated they
hope to employee ten new individuals.
Raymond Allen, 2549 CR 43200, Powderly, Texas, spoke in favor of the petition.
Mr. Allen is the father of a 47 year old handicapped person who will utilize the
facility. Mr. Allen stated there are other similar facilities in the City like Edueare.
He is requesting the commissioners to consider approving the zoning change.
Bab Pipher, 199 CR 43600, Paris, Texas, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr.
Pipher is a father of a handicapped son. Mr. Pipher stated that his son will be
attending this facility and he has done extensive research on Abundant Life
facilities. Mr. Pipher stated that his research has shown that the Abundant Life
faeility in Mt. Pleasant is a first rate operation.
Ruth Dolkins, 1810 Fairfax, spoke in favor of the petition. Ms. Dolkins has a
handicapped daughter. Ms. Dolkins stated if you have a handicapped chiid you
would understand the need for this type of facility in Aaris. She asks the
commission to approve the zoning change.
Jida Barker, 423 Rusk, Pittsburg, Texas, employee of Abundant Life, spoke in
favor of the petition. Ms. Barker has a handicapped daughter. Ms. Barker stated
without these types of facilities individuals would not have a place to go.
She requested the commission approve the zoning request.
B. The following individual spoke in opposition.
Letter of opposition was read in to record from the following property owners:
Orlis and Sue Bowden, 824 6`h Street S.E.
Beverly Reeves, 815 6`h Street S.E.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by James Price, seconded by Dennis Chalaire to approve the zoning
change request. Motion carried 5-0.
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6. Public hearing to consider the petitioiz ofDof-a Landers for a change in zoningfirom a One
Family Dwelling District No. 2(SF-2) to a Multi-Family Dwelling District No. 2 (MF-2)
on Lot 4, City Block 294, being numher 240 30'hStreet N.E.
Motion was made by Dennis Chalaire, seconded by James Price to deny the petition because
the Future Land Use Map was denied. Motion carried 5-0.
Public hearing to consider the petition of Mack Ross, for a change in zonifzg from a One
Familv Dwelling District No. 2(SF-2) to a Multi-Family Dwelling District No. 2(MF-2)
on part of a 14 acre tract of *land being part of the Joseph Leach Survev, beirzg located in
the 200 Block of 30`h Street N. E.
Motion was made by Benny Plata, seconded by James Price to deny the petition because the
Future Land Use Map was denied. Motion carried 5-0.
8. Consideration of and action on the Replat o f Lots 1-10, Block 25, and Lots 1-10, Block 30,
Clernent Fairview Additiorz, being located in the 200 Block of'Clement Road.
Motion was made by Dennis Chalaire, seconded by Richard Hunt to approve the replat,
subject to the City Engineer's recommendations. Motion carried 5-0.
9. Consideration of and action on t{te Master Plat of Lot 1, Block A, Rich- 250 Addition #1,
being located in the 300 Block of 'Loop 286 N.E.
Motion was made by Dennis Chalaire, seconded by Benny Plata to approve the master plat,
subject to the City Engineer's recommendations. Motion carried 5-0.
10. ConsideYation qf and action on the Preliminary Plat of Lot 1, BlockA, Rick 250 Addition
#1, being located in the 300 Block of Loop 286 N.E.
Motion was made by Dennis Chalaire, seconded by James Price to approve the preliminary
plat, subject to the City Engineer's recommendations. Motion carried 5-0.
11. Consideration of and action on tlze Final Plat ofLot I, Block A, Rick 250 Addition #1, being
located in the 300 Block of Loop 286 N.E.
Motion was made by Richard Hunt, seconded by Benny Plata to approve the final plat,
subject to the City Engineer's recommendations. Motion carried 5-0.
12. Meeting adjourned at 6.40 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 6TH DAY OF JUNE, 2011.
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