02/05/2018 Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Wes Darnell, 5080 FM 195 Paris, Texas., spoke in opposition of the petition. Mr. Darnell states he has lived on his property for 26 years and the subject property is next door to his property. He states lie is concerned about the sewer, utilities, traffic and property values going down. Mr. Darnell states the lot is barely large enough for a single-family home much less multiple -family homes. Bentley Greb, 5290 FM 195 Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the Petition. Mr. Greb states they are approximately 215-220 feet away from the subJect, property but they are opposed to, multiple -family hornes. lie states they been there fifteen years. Mr. Greb states he is a real estate agent and there a several beautiful lots for sale already zoned multi -family or has the potential for multi-thillily. Marybeth Burns, 7033 Heather Ln. Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Mrs. Burns states that she and her husband's property backs up to the subject property and they are opposed to any change that would allow multi -family housing. They purchased their property 24 years ago so they could raise their children in a peaceful and quiet area where they could roam the almost 3 acres. Mrs. Burns stated she is concerned with a lot of pavernent, for parking, noise, traffic getting on and offof FM 195, crowding and crime with lots of people coming and going. She states she does not know how a septic system would work for the subJect property. Mrs. Burns further stated there are no other MUlti-fiarnily homes in that area, She states she has a huge concern with loss of property value. Sherri Maggi, 7250 Wendy Ln Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Ms. Maggi states she has resided there for thirteen years. She further states she has a small daughter and she is concerned about safety. Ms. Maggi states that most apartments require tenants to sign a six-month or one-year lease. So you may or may not have the same neighbors. Ms. Maggi Would like the board to vote against this petition. Martha Hickman, 5 125 Amherst Ct. Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Ms. Hickman states she purchased her property in 2002 from Mr. Donald Lewis after it became a part of the City of Paris because they wanted the amenities they had at their previous residence, She further states that in 2004 Mr. Lewis deeded any undeveloped land in their subdivision to their horneowners association so in addition to paying taxes on her personal lot, she also pays her fair share of taxes on the undeveloped land along with the other property owners, Ms. Hickman states a duplex, triplex or quadraplex would have a negative impact on their development. Two individuals spoke in favor of the petition. tach Michael, property owner ol'5040 Farni Road 195 and owner olAzact'I"herapy on NE Loop 2,86, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr, Michael states he has two therapists that did not conic to Paris because they Could not find housing. He had one therapist that came and left because she was, put on a waiting list for months. Mr. Michaels states lie has a letter from one of his therapists that was on waiting list for five months that drove 120 miles each day for work. Mr. Michael states that therapist has moved into an apartment complex for senior citizens and he is not a senior citizen. Mr. Michael asks that the board and citizens