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ordinance or plat. " The applicant is asking for a 15 foot setback. The survey plat of the subject property, called Tanglewood Addition Final Plat calls for a 35 foot setback to the building line. The applicant is asking for a 15 foot building line. David Hamilton informed the Board of Adjustments that a petition had been filed with the City Clerk's office in opposition of the variance request with 24 signatures. Mr. Hamilton also informed the board that Cleonne Drake, District 6 Council Member submitted a letter in opposition. Public hearing was declared open. A. Two individuals spoke in favor of the petition. Joyce Reaper, 2780 Culbertson Street, Paris, Texas, spoke in favor of the petition. Mrs. Reaper stated she had a driveway installed in her front yard about a year ago that was approved by City Staff. Mrs. Reaper stated that she got a permit back in December of 2016 to install an open carport on this new driveway due to her neighbor's tree leaving sweet gum balls all over the driveway. Since then the City has informed us they made a mistake and stopped work on the project. We have already begun constructing the open carport when the project was placed on hold. Mrs. Reaper further stated she is trying to make the corner lot look nice for the neighborhood but every time she tries to do something to her property the neighborhood is against her. Mrs. Reaper stated she hopes the board will approve this variance to continue work. Roger Edwards, 50 West Oak Avenue, Paris, Texas, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Edwards stated that he is the contractor for the 2780 Culbertson Street project. Mr. Edwards stated the City of Paris issued a permit for constructing this carport back in December of 2016. Mr. Edwards stated the $17,000 carport kit has already been purchased. Mr. Rogers stated if they have to move the carport back it will cost Mrs. Reaper another $9,100. Mr. Roger stated that if the board does not approve this variance he will be looking at the City for payment of their mistake. B. Six individuals spoke in opposition of the petition. James Rhodes, 2760 Culbertson Street Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Mr. Rhodes stated if this was to be approved the first thing they will see is the metal carport when they turn on Culbertson Street. Mr. Rhodes stated that if this variance is approved the look of the neighborhood would not be the same. David Dickerson, 2705 Hubbard Street, Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Mr. Dickerson stated he likes the charm that the neighborhood has and approving this variance would change it. Mr. Dickerson stated he is sorry that Mr. Reaper is in bad heath and for the mistake on the City. Mr. Dickerson further stated