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SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF PARIS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CITY OF PARIS - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CONFERENCE ROOM PARIS, TEXAS TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2018 12:00 O'CLOCK P.M. The Board of Adjustment meeting was called to order by David Hamilton, Chairman at 12: 00 p. m. The following members were present: David Hamilton, Brady Fisher, A.W. Clem, Louise Hagood, Chris Fitzgerald, and Benny Plata. Also present was Carla Easton, City Engineer; and concerned citizens. 2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (May 1, 2018 and June 22, 2018) Motion was made by Louise Hagood, seconded by David Hamilton to approve minutes for the May 1, 2018 and June 22, 2018 meeting. Motion carried 5-0. 3. Public hearing to consider of and take action on the petition of Charles Edwards on behalf of William Harlan, on Lot 5, City Block 252, being located at 1770 E Washington Street. The petition requested a variance of Section 9-200 (1) of the Zoning Ordinance which provides as follows: 9-200 (1): (1) Schedule minimum lot widths- Residential districts. 2F minimum lot width- 60 FT The applicant is proposing to construct a home on a lot 54.72 foot wide. The applicant is requesting a 5.28 foot variance in width. Public hearing was declared open. Carla Easton, City Engineer, spoke in favor of the petition. Mrs. Easton stated that during the plat process, it was discovered that the lot did not meet the zoning requirements; however, a newly constructed home on this lot would improve the neighborhood and recommended the petition be approved. No one spoke in opposition. Public hearing was declared closed. Motion was made by A.W. Clem, seconded by Benny Plata to approve the 5.28 foot variance in width. Motion carried 5-0.