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B. No one spoke in opposition of the petition. Public hearing was declared closed. Motion was made by Jerry Haning, seconded by Louise Hagood to approve the variance request for item 3A. Motion carried 4 -0. 4. Public hearing and consideration of and action on the petition of Michael Rhodes on Lot 11A, City Block 257B, being located at 2531 Pine Bluff Street. A. Section 9 -102 (1) of the Zoning Ordinance which provides that "The minimum lot area for a residential home in Single Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) be 7,500 square feet. " The applicant is proposing to subdivide the existing lot into two lots having 5,824 Square Feet to 5,824 Square Feet respectively. A variance for 1, 676 Square Feet is requested for the lots. B. Section 9- 301(1) of the Zoning Ordinance which provides that "The minimum lot depth for a residential home in Single Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) be 100 feet deep. " The applicant's property is 91 feet deep. The applicant is asking for a 9 foot variance for the lot depth. Proposed lots would be 91 feet deep. Public hearing was declared open. Carla Easton, City Engineer reviewed the variance request with the board members. A. Three individuals spoke in favor of the petition. Wendell Moore, Paris, Texas, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Moore stated he is the surveyor on this project. Mr. Moore stated that the applicant has hired him to plat the property into two lots. Mr. Moore stated that the applicant is proposing to construct two homes on these lots. Mr. Moore further stated he wishes the board would approve these variance requests. Gary Brown, Paris, Texas, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Brown stated that this project would be great and would enhance the neighborhood. Mr. Brown further stated that he believes the board should approve the variance requests. John Saunders, Paris, Texas, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Saunders stated he would be the contractor on the job. Mr. Saunders further stated Mr. Rhodes wants to build two homes that would match the house across the street. Mr. Saunders further stated this would be a good development in this neighborhood and hopes the board approves the request. B. No one spoke in opposition of the petition. Public hearing was declared closed.