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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT <br />FEBRUARY 2, 1984 <br />The Board of Adjustment of the City of Paris met in a called meeting, <br />Thursday, February 2, 1984 at 5:15 P.M. in the Council Room, City Hall, <br />Paris, Texas with the following members present: Spencer Abbett, Bill <br />Lightfoot, Richard Nafe and John Williams, Jr. Also present was Joe <br />McCollum, Director of Community Development. <br />Mr. Abbett served as Chairman in the absence of F.D. Mallory, III and <br />called the meeting to order. <br />Chairman Abbett stated the purpose of the meeting was to consider the <br />appeal of Sam Gentle for a permit which would allow the use of a non- <br />conforming structure on Lot 7, City Block 255 -A located at 2635 E. Price <br />Street. <br />Mr. McCollum explained the reason for the request was due to the fact that <br />Mr. Gentle had converted a garage into living quarters for a couple who <br />was assisting in the care of his wife. Because of the single family zoning, <br />utilities could not be connected to the new living quarters located behind <br />Mr. Gentle's house. He went on to say that efforts to change the zoning to <br />legalize the use had met with strong opposition and the City Council had <br />referred the matter to the Board for consideration. <br />Mr. Gentle told the Board he had built the structure ignorant of the need to <br />get permits but because it was on a slab foundation, it would be difficult <br />to move to another location. <br />Robert Hood, 2625 E. Price stated he had no objection to the structure being <br />used and nont of the other neighbors did either. <br />Mr. Lightfoot commented that the structure was there and the alternative to <br />demolish or move was not reasonable. <br />Mr. Abbett said, that with no objection from the area, he could see no reason <br />not to allow the use. <br />Mr. Williams stated he had inspected the site and the structure was well built. <br />He made a motion to allow the structure to be used as a dwelling. Mr. Nafe <br />seconded the motion which carried 4 ayes, 0 nays. <br />There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. <br />f), ry-u- C4L. <br />e N. McCollum <br />cretary, ex officio <br />