13 - Council Minutes (4/5/01)MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 5, 2001
The City Council of the City of Paris met in regular session Thursday, April 5,
2001, 6:00 P. M., Paris Junior College, Applied Technology Building, Room
1016, 2400 Clarksville Street, Paris, Texas. Mayor Michael J. Pfiester called
the meeting to order with the following Council Members present: Richard
Manning, John F. Bell, Joe E. McCarthy, and Benny Plata. Also present were
City Manager Michael E. Malone, City Attorney Larry W. Schenk, and City
Clerk Mattie Cunningham.
Invocation was given by Mayor Michael J. Pfiester.
City Manager Malone presented the minutes of the Planning and Zoning
Commission’s meeting held April 2, 2001, and attached hereto as Exhibit A to
these minutes.
Mayor Pf iester announced that there is an issue on the agenda that the
Planning and Zoning Commission had denied and further explained th at there
are not enough Council Members present to overturn a Planning and Zoning
decision.
City Attorney Schenk explained that the legal provision requires that if the
Planning and Zoning Commission denies a rezoning request, or if there were
a petition or a protest filed, it would take a three-quarters vote of the City
Council to overturn the action of the Planning and Zoning Commission. City
Attorney Schenk further explained that the rule requires a three-quarters vote
of the Council Membe rs as a body unless they are disqualified by death or
conflict of interest. City Attorney Schenk advised that there are two Council
Members absent and that a three-quarter vote is not possible. City Attorney
Schenk advised the City Council that they could undertake any part of the
agenda other than the final vote on the matter.
After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Bell to move forward to
Agenda Item No. 13, public hearing to consider the petition of Fred Eatherly
for a change in zoning from a One-Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF-2) to a
Multiple-Family Dwelling District No. 1 (MF-1) on Lot 7, City Block 266, being
located in the 1300 Block of F. M. 195, and Agenda Item No. 14, consideration
of and action on an ordinance amending Z oning Ordinance No. 1710,
changing the zoning from a One-Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF-2) to a
Multiple-Family Dwelling Distric t No. 1 (MF-1) on Lot 7, City Block 266. The
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motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Manning and carried 5 ayes, 0 nays.
Mayor Pfiester declared the public hearing open on the petition of Fred
Eatherly for a change in zoning from a One-Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF-
2) to a Multiple-Family Dwelling District No. 1 (MF-1) on Lot 7, City Block 266,
being located in the 1300 Block of F. M. 195.
Mayor Pfiester called for proponents to appear, and Frank Bailey of Dallas,
Texas, appeared before the City Council, advising them that he is the owner
of the property and would like to modify the zoning after meeting with the
Planning and Zoning Commission and because of the concerns the residents
had.
Mayor Pfiester advised that there were not enough Council Members present
to vote on any type of modification, but at this time, the City Council is in the
public hearing phase where anyone can come forward and speak in favor of
the petition or against the petition. Mayor Pfiester stated that after the public
hearing the City Council will discuss the outcome of the public hearing, and
determine if th ey want to grant the zoning request that was applied for,
change it to what they feel would appropriate, table it, or take some other
action.
Mr. Bailey said he grew up in Paris, Texas, in the two-story house next to the
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driving range on 20 N. E. and inherited the property from his aunt. Mr. Bailey
said they have been trying to come up with a use for his property. Mr. Bailey
said some people have approached his rea ltor regarding low-income housing.
Mr. Bailey said it was his goal to have something that he could be proud of.
From a drawing, Mr. Bail e y pointed out where the property is located and
advised that the property is in a flood area and a nything built there would
have to be built on only a portion of the property. Mr. Bailey said he would
like to get an idea of what they could get approved for this location and they
are considering building houses in certain areas, with perhaps condos in the
center, targeting people over 50 years old. Mr. Bailey reviewed with the City
Council the two problems concerning his property, those being drainage and
traffic and how these problems impact the development of his property. Mr.
Bailey spoke of using a retention pond in the flood plain area. Mr. Bailey said
that this could be a really nice area for Par is. Mr. Bailey asked the City
Council to zone this p roperty as Planned Development instead of the Multiple-
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Family Dwelling District No. 1.
City Attorney Schenk again explained that Mr. B ailey was proposing a
rezoning change. He said that even if Mr. Bailey proposes a Planned
Devel opment rezoning change, that is a rezoning change, and there is a
protest against any rezoning change to this property right now. Mr. Schenk
stated that the Council mus t have a three-quarters vote of the qualified
members of the City Council in order to approve the rezoning change, which
would take six members in support of that. City Attorney Schenk said there
are only five members present, but regardless, if Mr. Bailey wanted to make
another proposal it will still be governed by the three-quarters vote. City
Attorney Schenk said that, in his view, Mr. Bailey would have to go back
before the Planning and Zoning Commission a nd start over with a new
pr oposal. He said that the City Council is in a public hearing stage of this
rezoning request and felt that the Council would have to complete that
process, which involves giving Mr. Bailey the opportunity to speak to the
issue and to hear any other individuals who are in favor of the rezoning
change; then the public hearing will allow those in opposition to the rezoning
a chance to speak.
Mr. Bailey withdrew his rezoning petition and said he would resubmit a new
petition for Planned Development.
Mayor Pfiester announced that he would continue the public hearing if there
were peop le in the audience who wished to speak regarding this rezoning
change.
Councilman Kevin Gray entered the council chambers and assumed his seat
at the council table at 6:30 P. M.
May or Pfiester announced that, with Council Member Gray’s arrival, there
were now six members present and the Council could vo t e regarding the
rezoning petition of Mr. Bailey if they chose to do so.
Mayor Pfiester allowed Mr. Bailey to come forward and explain again what he
wanted to do with his property for the benefit of Councilman Gray.
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Mayor Pfiester called for opponents to appear, and Jerry Hollowell, 1340 20
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N.E., came forward telling the City Council that he had just purchased this
property and explain ed that his reason for purchasing this home was because
of the convenience and because his home was in a great neighborhood. Mr.
Hollowell said that he had the privilege of walking door- to- door and meeting
his neighbors and that all eighty-two homeowners that he talked to signed the
petition that has been presented to the City Council. Mr. Hollowell said the
objections that the homeowners have is the fast and heavy traffic on F. M. 195
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(20 N. E.), a blind man’s curve in the 1300 Block of 20 N. E., noise level with
additional apartment complexes and duplexes, and the fact that part of the
property is in a flood zone, with the possibility of flooding a lot of the homes
in the neighborhood. Mr. Holloway said they were not opposed to progress
with good purpose or the r ight of Mr. Bailey to sell his property and if they
were talk ing about single-family homes, they would not be in opposition to
that zoning. Mr. Hollowell asked the City Council to vote against this rezoning
change.
Don Stuckey, 2350 Ballard, came forward telling the City Council that it is his
feeling that there will be a drainage problem if they go to the lower end of this
property, unless there is a lot of drainage work done. Mr. Stuckey said he
was opposed to the building of apartments.
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John Grimbley, 1295 22 N. E., noted that his home is just around the corner
from the property in question, and that he was opposed to the zoning
change. Mr. Grimbley pointed out the drainage problem along with the traffic.
Fran Tippit, 1820 Ballard, appeared before the City Council telling them that
her house is adjacent to this property. Ms. Tippit said there is no guarantee
what will be built on this property if the Multiple-Family Dwelling is allowed.
She also stated that a turning lane is needed in or der to cut down on the
traffic accidents as this is a very dangerous curve and adding more people is
going to increase the traffic problem.
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Virginia Allen, 1240 22 N. E., came forward telling the City Council that she
has lived at this location for six years. Ms. Allen said she is retired on
disability, but she is younger than most of the residents, and she is
constantly trying to get the drainage from off of the hill. Ms. Allen urged the
City Council not to allow someone to develop something that will cause the
residents more problems and stated that if the Council would come out and
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look at their current drainage problems, they would understand why there is
opposition to this rezoning.
No one else appeared, and the public hearing was declared closed.
Mayor Pfiester call ed for consideration of and action on an ordinance
amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1710, changing the zoning from a One-
Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF-2) to a Multiple-Family Dwelling District No.
1 (MF-1) on Lot 7, City Block 266. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem
Manning, seconded by Councilman McCarthy, to deny the rezoning change.
The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Mayor Pfiester declared the publi c hearing open on the petition of Donald
Lewis for a change in zoning from an Agricultural District (A) to a Commercial
District (C) on Lots 6 & 7, City Block 322, being located in the 2000 Block of
Spur 139.
Mayor Pfiester called for proponents to appear, and Donald Lewis, Route 10
Box 7410, appeared in behalf of his petition. Mr. Lewis explained that this
property that has been sold to Mark Buster for the Paris Farm Center along
with another piece of land t hat he owns. Mr. Lewis stated that he is
requesting the Commercial zoning for this property as it fronts on the Spur
and the Loop and feels it is the logical use for the property and expressed his
appreciation for the Council’s consideration.
Mayor Pfiester called for opponents to appear, none appeared, and the public
hearing was declared closed.
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-016
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AND CHANGING THE BOUNDARIES ESTABLISHED BY
THE ZONING MAP OF SAID CITY; ESTABLISHING A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
(C) ON LOTS 6 AND 7, CITY BLOCK 322, ON PROPERTY BELONGING TO
DONALD LEWIS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THEREIN TERRITORY FORMERLY
DESIGNATED AS A AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (A); DESIGNATING THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C) SO ESTABLISHED;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $2,000.00; REPEALING ALL
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OR D INANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF MAY 1, 2001, WAS PRESENTED.
A motion was made by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman McCarthy,
for adoption of the ordinance. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Mayor Pfiester declared the public hearing open on the petition o f Ray
Spencer for a change in zoning from a One-Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF-
2) to a Commercial District (C) on Lot 6, City Block 331, being located in the
3600 Block of Loop 286 N. W.
Mayor Pfiester called for proponents to appear and Ray Spencer, Route 11,
Paris, Texas, appeared before the City Council advising that he was speaking
on behalf of the Paris Ch urch of God for the zoning of an Assisted Living
Complex to be built on Lot 6, City Block 331, which is on the N. W. Loop. Mr.
Spencer explained to the City Counci l that this is going to be a 40 unit
complex with an estimated cost of 3.5 million dollars to build. He said the
cost for a person living in the complex will be anywhere from $2,100.00 to
$2,500.00. Mr. Spencer advised the City Council that they requested
Commercial zoning, but if they cannot get the Commercial zoning, the Multi-
Family Dwelling District will work for the m. They would accept that type
zoning. Mr. Spencer explained that Paris has a great need for this type of
operation.
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Reverend O. D. Robinson, 230 46 S. W., came forward speaking in favor of
the assisted living facilities, and asked for those in the audience who
supported this operation to stand.
Rita Mae Shook, 3520 W. Houston, was present speaking for the zoning
change so that they can build a beautiful retirement home with assisted living
for the senior citizens.
Kelvin Black, 3545 West Houston, came forward also supporting the zoning
change. Mr. Black stressed to the City Council that the property will only be
used for the construction of an assisted living complex.
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June Robinson, 230 46 S. W., appeared before the City Council sharing the
vision of this project and how it came about. Ms. Robinson asked the City
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Council to help them fulfill their vision.
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Mark Cunningh am, 3900 48 N. E., appeared before the City Council
explaining that he and his dad own property adja cent to this property in
question at 3605 N. W. Loop, and looking at it from a businessman’s point of
view, he felt the development would increase the value of their property. Mr.
Cunningham said the Loop is the best place to have commercial property and
stated that he was in favor of the zoning change.
Betty Hardy, Powderly, Texas, came forward telling the City Council that she
is a member of the Paris Ch urch of God. Ms. Hardy said there are assisted
living facilities on the north and east side of the city and it would be great to
have one on the west side of the city.
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Louis Bowerman, Sr., 261 26 S. E., appeared before the City Council stating
that he is a member and trustee of t he Paris Church of God and considers
himself a property owner in West Paris. Mr. Bowerman said he was in full
support of the building of the assisted living facility by his church.
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Nick Hay nes, 1353 N. E. 20 Street, came forward advising that he was a
member of the Paris Church of God Church along with being the Minister of
Music. Mr. Haynes stated that he was in favor of this zoning change and that
the City of Paris could use more progress. He said this facility would beautify
the west side of Paris. Mr. Haynes stressed the need for this type facility.
Mayor Pfiester called for opponents to appear, and Vergie McKinney, 3620
West Houston, appeared stating that what Mr. Spencer failed to tell the City
Council was that they are going to borrow the money through HUD to build
this complex. Ms. McKinney pointed out that there is a lake on this property
and that your older citizens will be able to get around and this could cause a
big problem because if one of the tenants got away, they could fall in the
pool, get lost, or could be in the street. Ms. McKinney stated that she did not
believe that the commercial zoning is the proper zoning for this property.
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Deloria Redus, 320 S. W. 34 Street, appeared before the City Council
advising that she has lived in West Paris about 48 years and she has always
wanted things to come to West Paris. Ms. Redus said she did not have
anything against assisted living, but she agrees with Ms. McKinney regarding
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this complex. She felt that they did not have all the answers to questions,
such as who is going to operate the facility, whether it has been okayed by
HUD, and what would be put in its place if this project fell through. Ms.
Redus did say that there is a need for assist ed living, but the city needs to
find out more about this facility.
Melissa Huie, 701 Parc Quest Drive, appeared before the City Council stating
t hat she basically feels the same as Ms. Redus, but too many time she has
heard promises about beautifying Paris and that the promises had simply
fallen through. Ms. Huie said she feels that there should be specific
stipulations on what is being presented tonight.
Phillip Nance, 3610 Graham Street, appeared before the City Council in
opposition to the commercial zoning because, if this falls through, someone
can come in and put a car-wash, service station, or anything of that nature.
Mr. Nance suggest using the Planned Development zoning for this property
instead of Commercial zoning. Mr. Nance also pointed out the safety factor
involved with this pro perty being on the Loop and building the structure
between the pool and the Loop.
No one else appeared, and the public hearing was declared closed by Mayor
Pfiester.
City Manager Malone a d vised that the Planning and Zoning Commission
considered t his request for Commercial Zoning but recommended Planned
Development (b), as there was opposition at their public hearing.
City Attorney Schenk advised that this would fall under Section 8-301 of the
Planning and Zoning Ordinance, Subsection (b) Planned Development, and
this use is permitted. He said that the City Council, after a public hearing,
proper notice, and after receiving the recommendation by the Planning and
Zoning Commission could authorize the creation of a Planned Development
District; a (b) District for housing development or Community Unit
Development, and if that is approved, it would still be subject to the remaining
pro visions of the ordinance that deal with Planned Development, including
the requirement of a Comprehensive Site Plan, which would have to be filed
and approved by the permitting section of the City of Paris. He said it would
also have to come before the City Council again for approval of the site plan,
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and that at that time, the City Council may impose conditions relative to the
standard of development with regard to specifics of the Planned
Development.
After further discussion, Ray Spencer came forward advising that the people
in West Virginia , who are going to build this project, will furnish everything
that is needed, but they want assurance that the church has the right
planning before they start the project. Mr. Spencer further advised they will
meet all city requirements that will be needed and that if the church can get
the right zoning, these people will do the balance of the work.
City Attorney Schenk read the following requirements for a Planned
Developme nt District: “The City Council shall require a comprehensive site
plan of the development. Such site plan shall be approved and filed as part
of the ordinance prior to the issuance of any Building Permit in a Planned
Development District. Such required plan and ordinance shall set forth the
requirements for ingress and egress to the property, public or private streets
or drives, with adequate right-of-way to conform to the Thoroughfare Plan of
t he City of Paris, sidewalks, utilities, drainage, parking space, height of
building, maximum lot coverage, yards and open spaces, screening walls or
fences and other development and protection requirements considered
necessary to create reasonable transition to and protection of the adjacent
property.”
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-017
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AND CHANGING THE BOUNDARIES ESTABLISHED BY
THE ZONING MAP OF SA ID CITY; ESTABLISHING A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT (B) DISTRICT (C) ON LOT 6, CITY BLOCK 33 1 , ON PROPERTY
BELONGING TO RAY SPENCER, SO AS TO INCLUDE THEREIN TERRITORY
FORMERLY DES IGNATED AS A ONE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT NO. 2 (SF-
2); DESIGNATING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (B)
DISTRICT SO ESTABLISHED; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED
$2,000.00; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PART S OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF MAY
1, 2001, WAS PRESENTED.
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A motion was made by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman Plata, for
adoption of the ordinance. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Mayor Pfiester declared the publ i c hearing open on the petition of Jeremy
Newbe rry for a change in zoning from an Agricultural District (A) to a
Commercial District (C) With Specific Use Permit (52) Signs and Billboards on
Lot 5, City Block 402, being number 8500 Highway 271 South.
Mayor Pfiester called for proponents to appear, and Jeremy Newberry
appeared before the City Council in support of his petition.
Mayor Pfiester called for opponents to appear, none appeared, and the public
hearing was declared closed.
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-018
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AND CHANGI NG THE BOUNDARIES ESTABLISHED BY
THE ZONING MAP OF SAID CITY; ESTABLISHING A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
(C) WITH SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (52) SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS ON LOT 5,
CITY BLOCK 402, AS REQUESTED BY JEREMY NEWB ERRY, AGENT FOR
MICHAEL WINTERS, OWNER, SO AS TO INCLUDE THEREIN T E RRITORY
F ORMERLY DESIGNATED AS AN AGRICULTURAL DIST RICT (A);
DESIGNATING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C) WITH
SPE CIFIC USE PERMIT (52) SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS SO ESTABLISHED;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NO T TO EXCEED $2,000.00; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CON F LICT HEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF MAY 1, 2001, WAS PRESENTED.
A motion was made by Councilman Bell, seconded by Councilman Plata, for
adoption of the ordinance. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nay.
Mayor Pfiester decl ared the public hearing open on the petition of Tammie
Green for a change in zoning from a Two-Fa mily Dwelling District (2F) to a
One-Family Dwelling District No. 3 (SF-3) With Specific Use Permit (39) Mobile
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Homes on Lot 33, City Block 160, being number 1127 3 Street S. E.
Mayor Pfiester called for proponents to appear, and Tammie Green, General
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Manager of Quality Homes, 300 N. E. Loop 286, appeared before the City
Council advising that she was speaking as an agent for Calvin Gibson, owner
of the property. Ms. Green said they have recently rezoned the property next
to this property and placed a manufactured home it, and Mr. Gibson has been
trying to sell this property for sometime and felt that with a ma nufactured
home on the lot, it will sell. Ms. Green emphasized that this will enhance the
neighborhood.
Mayor Pfiester called for opponents to appear, none appeared, and the public
hearing was declared closed.
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-019
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AND CH ANGING THE BOUNDARIES ESTABLISHED BY
THE ZONING MAP OF SAID CITY; ESTABLISHING A ONE-FAMILY DWELLING
D ISTRICT NO. 3 (SF-3) WITH SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (39) MOBILE HOM E S
LIMIT E D TO DOUBLE WIDE MANUFACTURED HOMES ONLY ON LOT 33, CITY
BLOCK 160, AS REQ UESTED BY TAMMIE GREEN, AGENT FOR CALVIN
GIBSON OWNER, SO AS TO IN C LUDE THEREIN TERRITORY FORMERLY
DESIGNATED AS A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (2F); DESIGNATING
THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ONE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT NO. 3 (SF-3)
WITH SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (39) MOBILE HOM ES LIMITED TO DOUBLE
WIDE MANUFACTURED HOMES ONLY SO ESTABLISHED; PROVIDING FOR
A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $2,000.00; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE OF MAY 1, 2001, WAS PRESENTED.
After disc ussion, a motion was made Councilman Bell, seconded by
Councilman Gray, for adoption of the ordinance with the stipulation o f the
placement of a double wide m anufactured home on the lot. The motion
carried 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Mayor Pfiester declared the public hearing open to consider the petition of
George Fisher for a change in zoning from a One-Family Dwelling District No.
2 (SF-2) to a General Retail District (GR) on Lots 7 and 8, Block 7, Springlake
Addition; Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, Block 8, Springlake Addition; and Lots 6,
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7, 11, 11A, and 12, City Block 257-D, all being located in the 200 Block of N.
Collegiate Drive.
Mayor Pfiester called for proponents to appear, and George Fisher, Route 13,
Box 174, came forwarding telling the City Council that this property is located
on Collegiate Street and that he has talked to Eric Clifford, property owner
to the north, and that he had a letter from him stating that he has no problem
with the zoning change. Mr. Fisher said that he talked with Ray Spencer, the
property owner to the southwest, along with David a nd Eddie Thomas,
property owners to the west, and tha t they did not have a problem with the
zoning change. Mr. Fisher said that his plan is to build for lease a retail strip
center. He also stated that he would install privacy fencing.
Ray Spencer came forward in support of the zoning change.
No one else appeared, and the public hearing was declared closed.
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-020
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AND CHANGING THE BOUNDARIES ESTABLISHED BY
THE ZONING MAP OF SAID CITY; ESTABLISHING A GENERA L RETAIL
DISTRICT (GR) ON LOTS 7 AND 8, BLOCK 7, SPRINGLAKE ADDITION; LOTS
8, 9, 10, 11, AND 12, BLOCK 8, SPRINGLAKE ADDITION; AND LOTS 6, 7, 11,
11A, AND 12, CITY BLOCK 157-d, ON PROPERTY BELONGING TO GEORGE
FISHER, SO AS TO INCLUDE T HEREIN TERRITORY FORMERLY DESIGNATED
AS A ONE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT NO. 2 (SF-2); D ESIGNATING THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE GENERAL RETAIL DISTRICT (GR) SO ESTABLISHED;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCE ED $2,000.00; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AN D
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF MAY 1, 2001, WAS PRESENTED.
A motion was made by Councilman Plata, seconded by Councilman McCarthy,
for adoption of the ordinance. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Resolution No. 2001-036, resolving that the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, hereby
request federal Non-Primary Entitlement funds from the Texas Department of
Transportation for improvements to Cox Field Airport as follows: ( 1 ) install
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new water lines throughout the airport terminal and hangar area; (2) provide
drainage and dirt work in preparation for the building of new T-hangars to be
rented to the flying public; and (3) install taxi lanes around the new T-hangars
to be built and rented to the flying public, was presented. A motion was made
by Mayor Pro Tem Manning, seconded by Councilman McCarthy, for approval
of the resolution. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Resolution No. 2001-037, resolving that Addendum No. Two, to the existing
Original Contract and Addendum No. One, for Emergency Removal of Storm
Debris from the City of Paris between the City of Paris and Storm
Reconstruction Services, Inc., is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby
authorized to execute and the City Clerk to attest to said addendum, was
presented. A motion was made by Councilman Bell, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Manning, for approval of the resolution. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0
nays.
City Attorney Schenk presented the following petitions for rezoning: Calvin
Gibson, Lots 19 & 20, City Block 160, from a Two-Family Dwelling District to
a One-Family Dwelling District No. 3; Leroy Cla r kson, Lot 7, City Block 189,
from a Two-Family Dwelling District to a Commercial District; Kenneth Scott
Baxley, Lot 2, City Block 342, from Agricu ltural District to a Commercial
District.
Mayor Pfiester referred the petitions to the Planning and Zoning Commission
for their study and recommendation at their m eeting scheduled for May 7,
2001, and before the City Council May 10, 2001.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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MICHAEL J. PFIESTER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MATTIE CUNNINGHAM
City Clerk