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Board of Adjustment Meeting September 5, 2023 Page 1 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 The Board of Adjustment of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 12 p.m. on September 5, 2023, at the City of Paris- City Hall, Council Chambers located at 107 E Kaufman St. Present: Board Members: David Hamilton, Lydia Fitzgerald, Carlton Cooper and Ben Vaughan. City Representatives: Andrew Mack, Robert Vine, Stephanie Harris and Mayor Reginald Hughes. Absent: Board Members: Alix Putnam and Larry Walker The Board of Adjustment meeting was called to order by David Hamilton at 12:04 p.m. 2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (August], 2023) Motion was made by Lydia Fitzgerald, seconded by Carlton Cooper to approve minutes for the August 1, 2023 meeting. Motion carried 4 ayes — 0 nays. 3. Staff presentation and recommendation on Agenda item 4. Andrew Mack, Director of Planning & Zoning, presented the case and City's position to the board. 4. Public hearing to consider and take action on the petition of George Preston regarding variances to the City of Paris Area Regulations, on Lot 25-A, City Block 112, being located at Parcel 15752, Sections and variances as follows: 1) 7' variance to the front yard setback on SE 14th Street, Section 9-501(1). 2) 28' variance to lot depth, Section 9-301(1). Mr. Hamilton opened the public hearing. George Preston of 16 Clarksville St, applicant, stated that he has no opposition to the City's recommended conditions and will comply with what is required of him. Mr. Preston also stated that he wishes to develop more of his lots on the same block to provide elderly people nice homes with close access to amenities. There was discussion amongst the board, staff and the applicant about how on -street parking will be addressed and enforced. No one else spoke in favor or opposition of the request. Public hearing was declared closed.