03&04 Whitaker Zoning DRAFT
F:ALICE\ORDWORK\CURRENT\l-12--04 Zoning Ords
December 30, 2003
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
PARIS, TEXAS, 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 NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE DISTRICT (NS) ON LOT 14, BLOCK C,
LAMESA HEIGHTS ADDITION, ON PROPERTY BELONGING TO
WANDA WHITAKER, SO AS TO INCLUDE THEREIN TERRITORY
FORMERLY DESIGNATED AS A ONE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
NO. 2 (SF-2); DESIGNATING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE DISTRICT (NS) SO ESTABLISHED;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $2,000.00; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, has previously received a
request for an amendment to the zoning ordinance of the City of Paris; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has subsequently referred said request for amendment to the
Planning and Zoning Commission for its review and recommendation in accordance with the City
zoning ordinance and State law; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission did conduct a public hearing on said
proposed amendment to the City zoning ordinance and, following said hearing, made formal
recommendation to the City Council regarding said proposed change; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris did subsequently conduct a public hearing
on the aforesaid 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 plan of the City of Paris, consistent with the City zoning ordinance,
and in the best interests and to the benefit 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, 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 boundaries heretofore established by the Zoning Map and Ordinance No.
1710 of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, be, and the same are hereby, changed, and that a
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE DISTRICT (NS) be, and the same is hereby, established on LOT 14,
BLOCK C, LAMESA HEIGHTS ADDITION, on property belonging to WANDA WHITAKER,
so as to include in such NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE DISTRICT (NS) the hereinafter described
property, which was formerly and is presently designated as a ONE-FAMILY DWELLING
DISTRICT NO. 2 (SF-2), and that the boundaries of said NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE DISTRICT
(NS) be, and the same are hereby, established as follows:
SITUATED within the corporate limits of the City of Paris, County of Lamar,
and State of Texas, being a part of the George W. Cox Survey and being Lot 14 in
Block "C," of the Lamesa Heights Addition to the City of Paris as shown by plat of
record in the Plat Records of Lamar County, Texas, and being number 2235
Sycamore Street.
Section 3. That the Chief Building Official of the City of Paris be, and he is hereby, directed
to change the Zoning Map of the City of Paris in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No.
1710 and the land use map accompanying the same, and in accordance with the provisions of this
ordinance.
Section 4. That any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty
of a Misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, shall be fined in any sum not to exceed $2,000.00, and each
and every day's continuance of any violation of the above-enumerated sections shall constitute and
be deemed a separate offense.
Section 5. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby expressly
repealed.
Section 6. That this ordinance shall become effective February 1, 2004.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Paris, in regular session on this
the 12th day of January, 2004.
Curtis Fendley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mattie Cunningham, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Larry W. Schenk, City Attorney
AFFIDAVIT REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF LAMAR §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared
Wanda Whitaker , who upon oath deposes and says:
"1 am Wanda Whitaker and my address is 2235 Sycamore
and my phone number is 903-785-5417 and I have a proprietary interest in property
~ocated within the corporate limits of the City of Pads being described as follows:
Lot 14, Block C, Lamesa Heights Addition
2235 Sycamore
"My interest in the above described properly is OWNER
and I do request a change in zoning from One-Family Dwellinq District No. 2 (SF-2)
to a Neiqhborhood Service District (NS)
"In support of said request I make the following answers to questions 1-4:
1. Will the re-zoning be in accordance with the original comprehensive zoning scheme, as
represented by the pre-established zoning ordinance and the long range master plan and map that
has been adopted by the zoning ordinance?
YES
2. Will the re-zoned designation be compatible with the classification and use of adjoining
lands so as to avoid adverse impact on neighbors?
YES
3. Is the tract unsuitable for uses permitted under the present zoning classification:
therefore justifying a change in zoning?
NO
4. Does the re-zoning bear a substantial relationship to the public health, safety, morals or
general welfare or protect and preserve historical and cultural places and areas or meet a
substantial public need? YES
5. HAS A COPY OF THE LAND DEED BEEN SUBMITTED? YE]~
Signature o£ Applicant
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME, by the said Wanda Whitakcr
this 17~ day of November ,2003 .
N~ary Public, State
FILED:
Matfic CunnJn~ham, Ci,y Clork
STATB OP TEXAS .
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(Acknowledgment)
STATE OF TEXAS )
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of ~arc~, ~987, by ~N G~ZLLE W~ZT~ER.
NO~AR~ PUBLZO'r S~ATE Om TEXAS
Wnndn Wh/takor
1235 Sycamoro Rick S~and/for
Paris, TX 75460 8IO-B Lamar Ave.
Parls~ TX 7S460
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See Ord. 92*O0'
ZONING CHANGE REQUMST
JANUARY 5, 2003
' '2235 SYCAMORE
Steve Methven
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Michael R Morrow [mr-morrow tamu, u]
Monday, January 05, 2004 4:22 PM
smethven@ lstamet.corn
P&Z Committee
Mr. Methven,
I am not able to attend the P&Z Meeting scheduled for tonight, Monday, January 5. I do
have some concerns with the proposed zoning change for the Lamesa Heights division.
This neighborhood is generally a nice, quite neighborhood with several older couples, as
well as families with children. There is only one entrance/exit to the neighborhood. The
homes in this area are probably 25-35 years old, generally small, but well maintained.
Many have only one-car garages which means several cars parked on the streets. Typical
backyard fencing is waist-high, chain-link rather than 6 ft privacy fences.
I know of no other businesses in the neighborhood at this time. It concerns me that once
one property is re-zoned, then it becomes easier for other properties to be re-zoned for
other purposes. Traffic and parking might be affected as well as property values for re-
sale and/or rental housing. In addition, a business in a neighbor's yard might force the
purchase of privacy fencing.
In my opinion, I would like to see this the Lamesa Heights neighborhood remain strictly a
residential area. I see no benefit to allowing businesses in this area.
If you have questions please feel free to call. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mike Morrow
2255 Bella Vista Dr.
Paris, Texas 75460
(903) 784-2744