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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS June 4, 1974 The Board of Adjustment met at 9:00 o'clock A.M., June 4, 1974, in the City- Council %Qm, City Hall, Paris, Texas. Alternate Chairman Mallory called the Board Meeting into session with the following members present: F. D. Mallory, !!I, Dr. James M. Brunette, names Farris, and Charles Adkins. Chainnan Mallory stated the meeting was called K hear the request of Mr. J. W. Vi visor as an appeai from the decision of the Building Inspector with a request for exception and variance to the terms of the Zoning Ordinance, Section 13-101, Section Q so as to the construction of a building extending a maximum of 6 feet 2 inches into an existing utility and drainage easement and that said building be allowed to be placed more near than 3 feet ?rcm said easement line, and that said Auilding be allowed to be placed within 2 feet 7 inches of an existing sewer line. During tNe discussion of this matter, it was pointed out that the easement adjacent to the south side of Lot 11, Block A, Johnson Woods Addition - 560 S.E. 31st Street was originally an extension of Allen Street and that in 1971 the street had* been abandoned by the City of Paris with Quit Claim Deeds to the abutting roperty owners. During the discussion of this matter, Mr. Harrison's letter of application Vated May 22, 074 was read by the City Manager in which Mr. Harrison agreed that he would provide any instruments necessary, holding the city harmless for any damage done to his garage as a result of work done in the easement. The letter of application also stated that Mr. Harrison planned tv construct cpncrete drainage flumes from the existing pavement back to the creek K handle the drainage. A?ter discussion Mr. Farris moved, Mr. Adkins seconded the motion, as requested subject to the execution of necessary agree- mnents providing release of the City of Paris from any and all liability that might occur as a result of work done in the easement. The motion carried unanimously. After the motion was passed Mr. Harrison agreed that all drainage work and construction of the flameswould be his responsibility and any question Df sizing or flooding as a result of this would be borne by the applicant, Mr. __gin W. Harrison. There being no furthor business to come before the Board of Adjustment Mr. Farris moved, and Dr. Brunette seconded, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unaninously. H. C. Westfall Secretary