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Board of Adjustment Meeting October 3, 2023 Page 1 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, 'TEXAS OCTOBER 3, 2023 The Board of Adjustment of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 12 p.m. on October 3, 2023, at the City of Paris- City Hall, Council Chambers located at 107 E Kaufman St. Present: Board Members: David Hamilton, Lydia Fitzgerald, Alix Putnam and alternate Larry Walker. City Representatives: Andrew Mack, Robert Vine, Stephanie Harris and Council Member Rudy Kessel. Absent: Board Members: Carlton Cooper and Ben Vaughan. The Board of Adjustment meeting was called to order by David Hamilton at 12:02 p.m. 2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (September S, 2023) Motion was made by Lydia Fitzgerald, seconded by Larry Walker to approve minutes for the September 5, 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, the City's neutral position and the options for approval or denial with conditions to the board. 4. Public hearing to consider and take action on the petition of Bailey Asay, on behalf of James Martinez, regarding variances to the City of Paris Area Regulations, on Lot 12, Block 6, of the Springlake Addition being located at 2801 E Price Street, Sections and variances as follows: 1) 10' variance to the front yard setback on E Price Street, Section 9-501(1). 2) 40' variance to lot depth, Section 9-301(1). Mr. Hamilton opened the public hearing. James Martinez of 820 SE 47'x' St, property owner, spoke in favor of the request. Mr. Martinez stated that by building the home facing E Price Street it would create a nicer frontage for the bank and other businesses that are on Price. Mr. Martinez continued to explain that by having a smaller backyard for a duplex it would eliminate the accumulation of junk and rubbish to keep the area nice. Lastly, Mr. Martinez stated that he has no opposition to putting up a privacy fence or extending the driveways to accommodate more parking and eliminate parking on the street. There was discussion amongst the board, staff and the applicant about fencing requirements.