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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT JANUARY 27, 1987 The Board of Adjustment of the City of Paris met Tuesday, January 27, 1987, 5:15 P.M. in the Conference Room of the City Hall Annex. Chairman F.D. Mallory, III called the meeting to order with the following members present: Richard Nafe, Alec Woods, Bill Lightfoot and J.P. Shull. Chairman Mallory opened the public hearing to consider the petition of Cora Mae Wilson for a variance to Section 9 -501 (1) of the City of Paris Zoning Ordinance on Lot 5, Block A of Overton Heights Addition located at 1240 S.E. 20th Street. Ms. Wilson told the Board that she lived alone and was handicapped to the point of having to use a walker or a wheelchair to get around. She said she wanted to cover the existing circular drive in front of her house to protect her getting in and out of her car. The carport would be approxi- mately 8 feet from the front property line instead of the required 25 feet. She pointed out the problems involved in placing the carport at the rear of the house and cited a similar structure in front of a house on Clark Lane which was attractive. She emphasized the fact that the structure would be designed to add to the house and neighborhood instead of detracting from it. Several persons were in attendance objecting to the proposal. Ben Vaughn, 1225 20th S.E., Mary Alice Jackson, 1220 20th S.E. and Greg Darnell, 1250 20th S.E. spoke in opposition saying that to build in front of the house would obstruct the view of on the street and devalue their investment. Mr. Vaughn pointed out that he had studied the property for construction of a garage or carport behind the house and that it could be done. It would involve more expense due to the need for a new concrete drive to get to the rear. Board members were given the opportunity to comment on the matter and Mr. Woods stated he felt there was good reason for the neighbors to object. Mr. Nafe stated he remembered when the one on Clark Lane was approved, but pointed out that no one objected to it. Mr. Lightfoot said that other alternatives should be considered by Ms. Wilson including the possibility of an extended porch roof to provide partial protection from adverse weather conditions Following these comments, a motion was made by Mr. Lightfoot, seconded by Mr. Woods, to deny the petition. The motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays. Chairman Mallory suggested to Ms. Wilson that should she propose something similar to an extended roof over a front porch, the Board would be glad to consider it. There being no further business to consider, the meeting adjourned. n `e N. McCollum Secretary -ex officio JNM:dep