10/07/2008 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PARIS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CITY OF PARIS - CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
TUESDAY OCTOBER 7 2008
12:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The Board of Adjustment meeting was called to order by Chairman Terry
Christian at 12:00 p.m.
A. The following members were present:
Terry Christian, Chairman
Chester Martindale
Rodney Bass
Louis Yates
B. The following members were absent:
Howard Corriston
Alternates: Louis Yates
David Glass
C. Also present was Lisa A. Wright, Community Development Director and
Kevin Kear, City Councilman.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. Motion to approve the minutes
of the September 2, 2008, meeting was made by Rodney Bass, seconded by
Louis Yates. Motion carried 4 -0.
3. Public hearing and consideration of and action on the petition of Charles T.
Guy to grant a variance of Zoning Ordinance No. 1710 as follows: (1) Section
9 -502 to reduce the required front yard setback from 33' (established building
line) to 4, which would be a 29'variance; and (2) Section 9 -601 to reduce the
required side yard setback from 5' to 416'; which would be a 6" variance, on
Lot 1, Block 7, Mayer Addition, being number 3051 Bonham Street.
Public hearing was declared open.
The following individuals spoke in favor.
Charles T. Guy, 3051 Bonham Street, Mr Guy stated this is his mothers house.
She has been in a wheelchair since 1986 except when on walker. Doctor
wants her to get fresh air. Need the carport so she can sit outside and not be
in the grass. Mr. Guy further stated if it's raining and he needs to take her
somewhere, she moves slowly and takes a long time and they get soaked.
Also wants carport just to cover cars. On line, can buy a kit so it will save him
money. Needs a four space carport to put all the cars and wants a dry place
to work.
No one spoke in opposition.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Lisa Wright recommended denial.
Motion was made by Chester Martindale, seconded by Rodney Bass, to deny
the petition. Motion carried 4 -0.
4. Public hearing and consideration of and action on the petition of Hayden
Swaim to grant a variance of the River Oaks Final Plat, riled in envelope
number 374 -D, to reduce the side yard setback from 10` to 5, which would be
a 5`variance, on Lot 5, Block C, River Oaks Addition, being number 3020 Aikin
Drive.
Public hearing was declared open.
The following individuals spoke in favor of the petition.
Hayden Swaim, 3645 Reno Drive, Mr. Swaim stated he is asking for 5' because
that's what the ordinance has. Built house in center of lot which puts it 8' on
either side. Mack Ross will give him 2' and will have to replat.
No one spoke in opposition.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Terry Christian stated would like to see commitment that Hayden Swaim will
follow thru with replat and the board still grant variance.
Motion was made by Rodney Bass, seconded by Louis Yates, to approve the
petition. Motion carried 4 -0.
5. Meeting adjourned at 12:42 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 6th DAY OF JANUARY , 200
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