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MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF PARIS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CITY OF PARIS - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CONFERENCE ROOM PARIS, TEXAS THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2017 12:00 O'CLOCK P.M. The Board of Adjustment meeting was called to order by David Hamilton, Chairman at 12: 00 p. m. A. The following members were present: David Hamilton, Marilyn Smith, Louise Hagood and Jerry Haning B. The following members were absent: Deanna Manning C. Also present was Carla Easton, City Engineer; Ashley Fendley, City Staff; Stephanie Harris, City Attorney; Sue Lancaster, City Council. 2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (December 1 S, 2016) Motion was made by Louise Hagood, seconded by Marilyn Smith to approve minutes for the December 15, 2016 meeting, with corrections. Motion carried 4 -0. 3. Public hearing and consideration of and action on the petition of Michael and Kenda Pickering on Lot 1, Block A, of the MK Properties Addition CB 286 being located at the corner of E. Price and 27`h Street N.E. A. Section 9 -501 (2) of the Zoning Ordinance which provides that "The minimum frontage setback for a commercial development in a General Retail District (GR) is 20 feet. " The applicant is asking for a 13 foot setback, which is a 7 foot variance. Public hearing was declared open. Carla Easton, City Engineer reviewed the variance request with the board members. A. One individual spoke in favor of the petition. Michael Pickering, Paris, Texas, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Pickering stated he is requesting the 7 foot variance due to an existing sewer line on the east side of the proposed building site. Mr. Pickering stated that this shift in the building would not create any issues at the corner of E. Price and 27" Street N.E. Mr. Pickering further stated he hopes the board will approve this variance so that he can move forward with his development.