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Council approves comprehensive-plan amendment and rezoning for 4225 Lamar Avenue
Summary
The Paris City Council unanimously approved a comprehensive plan amendment and a rezoning request that will allow a small commercial repair shop to operate at 4225 Lamar Avenue (Block 315, Lot 13). Planning staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval.
The Paris City Council on Monday approved two related measures to change long-term land-use guidance and zoning for a property at 4225 Lamar Avenue.
Planning staff told the council the applicant, represented by Madeline Connect on behalf of FAM T. Wynne, seeks a comprehensive plan amendment to change the designation from “high-density residential” to commercial and then to rezone the parcel from general retail to commercial to allow a small vehicle repair business. "This applicant is requesting for a zoning change, but, we have to start with the comprehensive plan amendment," Planning staff said during the meeting.
The Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed the request on Feb. 3 and recommended approval, Planning staff said. The council opened and closed a public hearing on each item without receiving public comment.
After brief discussion, the council voted 5–0 to approve the comprehensive plan amendment and, separately, 5–0 to approve the rezoning ordinance. The council did not name a mover or seconder on the record; the clerk recorded the votes as 5 in favor, 0 opposed for each item.
Why it matters: The two approvals change both the policy-level land-use designation and the zoning permissions for the parcel at Block 315, Lot 13 (4225 Lamar Avenue). Together the actions clear the way for the applicant to establish the described commercial repair use, which Planning staff characterized as light service work such as brakes and oil changes that would not involve heavy-duty repair.
Council and staff noted the rezoning followed the standard two-step process (plan amendment followed by rezoning) and that the P&Z recommendation supported the change. No conditions or ordinance numbers were provided on the record.
What's next: With both approvals in place, the applicant may proceed with zoning-dependent permitting and building-permit steps required by the city for occupancy and operation. The council did not set an effective date on the record and did not identify required follow-up actions beyond standard permitting.
