10-CONSIDERING REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN ZONING FROM AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTCITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING SHEET
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08/08/11
Planning & Zoning
Shawn Napier, P.E., Director of
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Commission
Engineering, Planning and
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08/22/11
Development
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Public Hearing, first reading, deliberate and possibly act on an ordinance considering the petition of
Cooper Propane for a change in zoning for property located on Lot 1, Block A, Cooper Propane 341
Addition, being located at 3015 South Church Street from an Agricultural District (A) to a Light
Industrial District (LI).
POLICY ISSUE(S):
Zoning; Public Hearing
BACKGROUND:
Cooper Propane has requested a change in zoning from an Agricultural District (A) to a Light Industrial
District (LI) on Lot 1; Block A, Cooper Propane 341 Addition, being located at 3015 South Church
Street. Cooper Propane will continue to utilize this property as retail and bulk distribution of propane
gas and will be adding warehouse and office space to the existing building. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of this request.
One individual spoke in favor of the request.
No one spoke in opposition to this request.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0.
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ORDINANCE N0.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE N0. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE LOT 1, CITY
BLOCK A, COOPER PROPANE 341 ADDITION, PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY,
TEXAS LOCATED AT 3015 SOUTH CHURCH STREET FROM A
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (A) TO A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (LI);
DIRECTING A CHANGE ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF
THE CITY; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A
SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission received an application to amend
City Zoning Ordinance No. 1710 of the City of Paris, as heretofore amended, to rezone Lot 1,
City Block A, Cooper Propane 341 Addition, City of Paris, Lamar County, Texas, located at
3015 South Church Street, Paris, Texas from a Agricultural District (A) to Light Industrial
District (LI).
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2011, following notice and publication as required by law,
the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed
amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance and, following said hearing, made formal
recommendation to the City Council to approve the requested zoning amendment.
WHEREAS, on August 22, 2011, following notice and publication as required by law,
the City Council of the City of Paris conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendment
to the City zoning ordinance, and having considered the recommendations of the Planning
and Zoning Commission and the testimony and evidence introduced at said public hearing,
found and determined that approving the aforesaid zoning change would be consistent
with the Comprehensive Future Land Use Plan of the City of Paris, consistent with the City
Zoning Ordinance, and in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the
citizens of the City of Paris.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby in
all things approved.
Section 2. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Paris, Texas and Zoning
Ordinance No. 1710 of the City of Paris, as heretofore amended, be and hereby is further
amended to rezone Lot 1, City Block A, Cooper Propane 341 Addition, City of Paris, Lamar
County, Texas located at 3015 South Church Street, Paris, Texas, from Agricultural District
(A) to Light Industrial District (LI).
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Section 3. That the Chief Building Official of the City of Paris be, and he is hereby,
directed to change the Official Zoning Map of the City of Paris, Texas to reflect the changes
set forth in this ordinance.
Section 4. That all provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas in conflict
with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions of the
ordinances of the City of Paris not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall
remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. That the repeal of any ordinance or part of ordinances affected by the
enactment of this ordinance shall not be construed as abandoning any action now pending
under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating, modifying, or altering
any penalty accruing or to accrue, or as affecting any rights of the municipality under any
section or provisions of any ordinance at the time of passage of this ordinance.
Section 6. That it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Paris that this
ordinance and every provision hereof, shall be considered severable, and the invalidity or
partial invalidity of any section, clause, or provisions of this ordinance shall not affect the
validity of any other portion of this ordinance.
Section 7. That any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of
a Misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine in accordance with provisions of
Sec. 1-6 of Chapter One of the City of Paris Code of Ordinances, and each and every day's
continuance of any violation of the above-enumerated sections shall constitute and be deemed
a separate offense.
Section B. That the City Council voted by a supermajority vote of the entire Council
to suspend the rule requiring two readings before adoption of ordinances ayes and
_ nays.
Section 9. That this ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage of the
first reading and publication as required by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on by the City Council of the City of Paris, in regular
session on this the 22nd day of August, 2011.
A.J. Hashmi, M.D., Mayor
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Jeanna Scott, Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT: Zoning Change Requests
DATE: July 27, 2011
The following zoning change request will be presented at the August 1, 2011, meeting of
the Planning and Zoning Commission and the August 22, 2011, meeting of the City Council of the
City of Paris for consideration:
Cooper Propane is requesting that the property located on Lot 1, Block A, Cooper Propane
341 Phase I Addition, being located at 3015 South Church Street, be rezoned from an
Agricultural Distriet (A) to a Light Industrial District (LI). Cooper Propane will be
expanding their facility toward the east of the existing building. The property was
annexed by the City as an Agricultural District; in order for Cooper Propane to expand, the
zoning must be changed to a Light Industrial District (LI). The surrounding properties are
currently zoned Light lndustrial. I recommend approval of the petition.
cc: Gene Anderson, Interim City Manager
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