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06/21/2016 MIINUTESMINUTES SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF PARIS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CITY OF PARIS - CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CONFERENCE ROOM PARIS, TEXAS TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016 12:00 O'CLOCK P.M. The Board of Adjustment meeting was called to order by David Hamilton, Chairman at 12: 00 p. m. A. The following members were present: David Hamilton, Marilyn Smith, Louise Hagood and Jerry Haning B. The following members were absent: Deanna Manning C. Also present was Ashley Fendley, City Staff; John Godwin, City Manager; Stephanie Harris, City Attorney; Sue Lancaster, City Council; and Concerned Citizens 2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (May 31, 2016) Motion was made by Louise Hagood, seconded by Marilyn Smith to approve minutes for the May 31, 2016 meeting. Motion carried 4 -0. 3. Public hearing and consideration of and action on the petition of Lamar Avenue Church of Christ on all of Lot 1, City Block 314, being located at 3535 Lamar Avenue. A. Section 28 -6 (a)(1) of the Sign Ordinance which provides that "Billboards shall be permitted in areas zoned Light Industrial (LI) and Heavy Industrial (HI). A request for a zoning change shall not be accepted solely for the purpose of installing a billboard. No billboard shall be permitted in areas zoned as scenic or historic overlay. " The applicant's property is zoned Commercial (C) and Single- Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2). B. Section 28 -6 (d)(1) of the Sign Ordinance which provides that "No billboard shall be permitted on any property that is located inside Loop 286 " The applicant's property is located inside Loop 286 C. Section 28 -6 (d)(2) of the Sign Ordinance which provides that "No billboard shall be permitted within two thousand (2, 000) feet of another billboard to the closest supporting pole of the proposed billboard. " The applicant's proposed billboard is within two thousand (2, 000) feet of another billboard. D. Section 28 -6 (d)(5) of the Sign Ordinance which provides that "Except as provided herein, billboards shall not be placed within five hundred (500) feet of other permanent signs. " The applicant's proposed billboard is within five hundred (500) feet of other permanent signs. E. Section 28 -6 (d) (7) of the Sign Ordinance which provides that "No part of a billboard shall be located closer than one thousand (1, 000) feet to any property zoned or used for residential purposes, nor closer than three hundred (300) feet to any hotel, motel, nursing home, or other property used for sleeping or lodging purposes. " The applicant's proposed billboard is within one thousand (1, 000) feet of a residential zoning district and within three hundred (300) feet of a hotel. F. Section 28 -6 (d)(8) of the Sign Ordinance which provides that "No portion of a billboard shall be located closer than fifteen (15) feet to the right -of -way for existing streets or highways, or those projected in the city's thoroughfare plan. " The applicant's proposed billboard is approximately within the fifteen (15) feet from the right -of -way. Public hearing was declared open. A. One individual spoke in favor of the petition. Jimmy Parker, 23478 I -30 Bryant, Arkansas, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Parker stated that he represents the Everett Family owners of Toyota. We are looking to place a billboard on the church property. The billboard wouldn't be for lease space it would provide ads for Everett Toyota, Paris Church of Christ, Red Cross, Schools, Lamar County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Paris. Mr. Parker stated they understand that they are asking for several variances but there are existing signs inside the loop. Mr. Parker further stated he hopes the board will approve the variances to build the first of its kind in the City of Paris. B. Three individuals spoke in opposition of the petition. James Martinez, 820 S.E. 47th Street Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Mr. Martinez stated he has a billboard company and he does not believe that this variance should be approved. Mr. Martinez stated that he has applied for several billboard with the similar request and they have all been denied. Mr. Martinez further stated if these request were to be approved he would expect the same for his own company. Sue Banks, 3450 Robin Road Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Mrs. Banks stated that she has lived at her residence for thirty-eight years and wants to keep the neighborhood clean. Mrs. Banks stated that there are already safety issues in this location with traffic. Mrs. Banks stated she believes that the sign would make the safety issues worse. Ray Banks, 3450 Robin Road Paris, Texas, spoke in opposition of the petition. Mr. Banks stated that he believes that the city has ordinance for reasons and the he hopes the board denies the application. Mr. Banks further stated that the Lamar Avenue Church of Christ has no hardship to approve the variance request to install a billboard. Public hearing was declared closed. Motion was made by Louise Hagood, seconded by Jerry Haning to deny the variance request. Motion carried 4 -0. 4. Meeting adjourned at 12:3 O p. m. i APPROVED THE 15TH DAY OF December, 2016. Chairman