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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSrIERT CITY OF PARTS, TEXAS AUGUST 29, 1974 The Loard of Adjustment met at 5.25 P.M., August 29, 1974, in the City Council Roora, City Bull, Paris, Texas. Alternate Chairman Mallory called the Board Meeting into session with the following members Present: F. D. Hiallory, III, Dr. Janes Brunette, Charlie Adkins and Den Hinds. In the absence of Secretary Westfall, Joe McColluri, Director of Community Develop- ment was called upon: to take minutes of the meeting. The first order of business was to select a permanent Chairman due: to the resignation of Dr. Felty. Dr. Brunette nominated F. D. Mallory for Chairman. Mr. Adkins seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations. The vote was unanimous for Mr. Mallory. The petition of Fir. tiim Moore as an appeal from the decision of the Buildinq Inspector with a request ''or exception and variance to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 9, Sub - sections 101, 201, 301, 401, 501 and 501 on Lot 8, Block 75 -A fronting on Provine Alley was taken up at this tine. T. K. Haynes, City Attorney, reviewed the case stating; that the house was constructed on the lot v i Lhourt permits and was accidently discovered by the i i)i idinq Inspector. Tae J ±i i lfal' ter Homes, builder of the house, was told to find another lot of sufficient size and move the house. It beings impossible to Move the hotlsil, ; ue- to the r ?rrrow width of Provine Alley, an appeal was Made to the Board. . Jim N. Thomposn, representing Jim Walter Homes builder and Almeta Maxey, owner of the house, presented a sketch indicating the house to have a front yard of 15 feet and sine yards of 2.5 feet. Fie stated that the builder made the mis- take in not taking out pemn its, but to move the house would cause financial hardship to the owner. Photographs of the house and lot were reviewed by the Board. Joe McCollum ;fated he and the Fire Marshall had inspected the property and had taken the Photographs. He said the house was in line veith the existing houses and there was room between houses to get to the back. During discussion of the ratter it was pointed out that the house is being lived in without utilities and unfinished inside. The variances, if approved, would allow the house to be finished and utilities connected. Mr. Adkins made a motion to approve the request subject to the following: 1. Builder will secure proper permits as required by Ordinance 2. The !rouse, when completed, small meet the requirements of the Building Corte. Mr. Hinds seconded the notion and all members voted aye. There being no farther business to code Brunette moved and Mr. Adkins seconded, motion carried unanimously. before the Board of Adjustment, Dr. that the meeting be adjourned. The jc f_• i' oe M. McCollum ctinq Secretary