2011-052 ORD AMENDING ZONING ORD #1710 - CITY BLOCK 201ORDINANCE NO. 2011-052
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE PARTS OF LOT 1
AND 3, CITY BLOCK 201, CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS
LOCATED AT 2246 BONHAM STREET, FROM A NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE
DISTRICT (NS) TO A GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT (GR) 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 a request for an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Paris to rezone parts of Lot 1 and part of
Lot 3, City Block 201, City of Paris, Lamar County, Texas, as more particularly described in
Exhibit "A", attached hereto, located at 2246 Bonham Street, from a Neighborhood Service
District (NS) to a General Retail District (GR); and,
WHEREAS, on December 5, 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; and,
WHEREAS, on December 12, 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, and approved the rezoning of the property from a
Neighborhood Service District (NS) to a General Retail District (GR) by a vote of 6 ayes
and 0 nays.
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 is hereby further amended
to rezone part of Lot 1 and part of Lot 3, City Block 201, more particularly described by
metes and bounds in Exhibit "A', attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference
being located at 2246 Bonham Street, City of Paris, Lamar County, Texas, from a
Neighborhood Service District (NS) to a General Retail District (GR).
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 8. That the City Council voted by a supermajority vote of the entire Council
to suspend the rule requiring two readings before adoption of ordinances 6 ayes and
0 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 12th day of December, 2011.
ATTEST:
nice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W. Kent McIlyar, �ttorney
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: November 29, 2011
The following zoning change request will be presented at the December 5, 2011, meeting
of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the December 12, 2011, meeting of the City Council
of the City of Paris for consideration:
Jim Noble is requesting a change in zoning from Neighborhood Service District (NS) to a
General Retail District (GR), on Lots South Part of 1 and South Part West 25' of 3, City
Block 201, being located at 2246 Bonham Street. The property has been utilized as a
General Retail business in the past. The surrounding properties are currently zoned as
General Retail. I recommend approval of the petition.
cc: Gene Anderson, Interim City Manager
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CITY OF PARIS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
P. 0. Box 9037 c Paris, Texas 75461 x 903-784-9234
APPLICATION! FOR ZONING CHANGE
TYPE OF ACTION REQUESTED: Y'lioning Change
Specific Use Permit ❑ Planned Development
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Address
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Date Rcvd: g Date:
Name of Business or Building (if applicable):\ Lot` , ofd Subdivision �,� 00�C�. (1�
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Zoning:
What is the proposed use of the property?
Describe the character and/or nature of uses of surrounding property.
Will the re -zoned designation be compatible with the classification and use of adjoining lands? Yes / o
If No, how do you propose to reduce any adverse impact?
Is the tract unsuitable for uses permitted under the present zoning classification? kts No
If No, why are you requesting a change in the permitting uses?
OWNER/APPLICANT INFORMATION: (If you are not the owner, a permission letter from the owner Is required. If you are purchasing the property, a copy of
the contract maybe used In lieu of a per(m�iisssIon letter ONLY IF the contract provides that the purchase Is contingent upon the applicant successfully obtaining axon Ing
change.)
Applicant's Name:
Applicant's Address:
Phone:
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Gd Completed application signed by the owner/applicant If Planned Development requested, include also:
❑ Copy of a deed with metes and bounds ❑ Four (4) copies of a preliminary site plan
❑ Permission letter from owner
❑ Copy of contract to purchase the property
I have carefully read the complete application and know the same is true and correct. I hereby agree to comply with all provisions of local,
State, and Federal Laws will be complied with, whether herein specified or not. I certify that I am the owner of the above property or his
duly author] agent. n , — -
Signed:
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SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME this �S� day of
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