01/05/2017 MINUTESMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PARIS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CITY OF PARIS - CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS CONFERENCE ROOM
PARIS, TEXAS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2017
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 Carla Easton, City Engineer; Ashley Fendley, City Staff;
Stephanie Harris, City Attorney; Sue Lancaster, City Council.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (December 1 S, 2016)
Motion was made by Louise Hagood, seconded by Marilyn Smith to approve minutes for
the December 15, 2016 meeting, with corrections. Motion carried 4 -0.
3. Public hearing and consideration of and action on the petition of Michael and Kenda Pickering on
Lot 1, Block A, of the MK Properties Addition CB 286 being located at the corner of E. Price and
27`h Street N.E.
A. Section 9 -501 (2) of the Zoning Ordinance which provides that "The minimum frontage
setback for a commercial development in a General Retail District (GR) is 20 feet. " The
applicant is asking for a 13 foot setback, which is a 7 foot variance.
Public hearing was declared open.
Carla Easton, City Engineer reviewed the variance request with the board members.
A. One individual spoke in favor of the petition.
Michael Pickering, Paris, Texas, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Pickering stated
he is requesting the 7 foot variance due to an existing sewer line on the east side of
the proposed building site. Mr. Pickering stated that this shift in the building would
not create any issues at the corner of E. Price and 27" Street N.E. Mr. Pickering
further stated he hopes the board will approve this variance so that he can move
forward with his development.
B. No one spoke in opposition of the petition.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by Jerry Haning, seconded by Louise Hagood to approve the variance
request for item 3A. Motion carried 4 -0.
4. Public hearing and consideration of and action on the petition of Michael Rhodes on Lot 11A, City
Block 257B, being located at 2531 Pine Bluff Street.
A. Section 9 -102 (1) of the Zoning Ordinance which provides that "The minimum lot area for a
residential home in Single Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) be 7,500 square feet. " The
applicant is proposing to subdivide the existing lot into two lots having 5,824 Square Feet to
5,824 Square Feet respectively. A variance for 1, 676 Square Feet is requested for the lots.
B. Section 9- 301(1) of the Zoning Ordinance which provides that "The minimum lot depth for a
residential home in Single Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) be 100 feet deep. " The
applicant's property is 91 feet deep. The applicant is asking for a 9 foot variance for the lot
depth. Proposed lots would be 91 feet deep.
Public hearing was declared open.
Carla Easton, City Engineer reviewed the variance request with the board members.
A. Three individuals spoke in favor of the petition.
Wendell Moore, Paris, Texas, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Moore stated he is
the surveyor on this project. Mr. Moore stated that the applicant has hired him to
plat the property into two lots. Mr. Moore stated that the applicant is proposing to
construct two homes on these lots. Mr. Moore further stated he wishes the board
would approve these variance requests.
Gary Brown, Paris, Texas, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Brown stated that this
project would be great and would enhance the neighborhood. Mr. Brown further
stated that he believes the board should approve the variance requests.
John Saunders, Paris, Texas, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Saunders stated he
would be the contractor on the job. Mr. Saunders further stated Mr. Rhodes wants
to build two homes that would match the house across the street. Mr. Saunders
further stated this would be a good development in this neighborhood and hopes the
board approves the request.
B. No one spoke in opposition of the petition.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by Jerry Haning, seconded by Marilyn Smith to approve the variance
request for item 4A. Vote was 3 -1, in favor with Louise Hagood in opposition. Motion
failed due to Zoning Ordinance Section 16 -300 Actions of the Board Item b. that states
"The concurring vote of four (4) members of the board shall be necessary to revise any
order, requirement, decision or determination of any such administrative official, or to
decide in favor of the applicant on any matter upon which it is required to pass under this
ordinance or to affect any variance in said ordinance.
Motion was made by Marilyn Smith, seconded by Jerry Haning to approve the variance
request for item 4B. Vote was 3 -1, in favor with Louise Hagood in opposition. Motion
failed due to Zoning Ordinance Section 16 -300 Actions of the Board Item b. that states
"The concurring vote of four (4) members of the board shall be necessary to revise any
order, requirement, decision or determination of any such administrative official, or to
decide in favor of the applicant on any matter upon which it is required to pass under this
ordinance or to affect any variance in said ordinance.
S. Meeting adjourned at 12:29 p.m.
APPROVED THE 21 ST DAY OF FEBRUAF