02/28/2017 MINUTESMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PARIS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CITY OF PARIS - CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS CONFERENCE ROOM
PARIS, TEXAS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2017
12:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
The Board of Adjustment meeting was called to order by David Hamilton, Chairman at
12: 06 p. m.
A. The following members were present: David Hamilton, Louise Hagood, Jerry
Haning and Chris Fitzgerald (Alternate Board Member)
B. The following members were absent: Deanna Manning, Marilyn Smith and Mihir
"Mark" Pankaj (Alternate Board Member)
C. Also present was Carla Easton, City Engineer; Ashley Fendley, City Staff,
Stephanie Harris, City Attorney.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (February 21, 2017)
Motion was made by Louise Hagood, seconded by Jerry Haning to approve minutes for the
February 21, 2017 meeting, with corrections. Motion carried 4 -0.
3. Public hearing and consideration of and action on the petition of Michael Rhodes on Lot
IIA, City Block 257B, being located at 2531 Pine Bluff Street. 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 5824 Square Feet to 5824
Square Feet respectively. A variance for 1676 Square Feet is requested for the lots.
4. Public hearing and consideration of and action on the petition of Michael Rhodes on Lot
IIA, City Block 257B, being located at 2531 Pine Bluff Street. 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.
David Hamilton, Chairman asked the applicant Michael Rhodes if he would like to move
forward with the request only having four board members present or to table the items until
a future meeting. Mr. Rhodes asked the board to table the items. Motion was made by Chris
Fitzgerald, seconded by Jerry Haning to approve the applicants request to table both items
3 and 4 until a future meeting. , Motion carried 3 -1, with Louise Hagood in opposition.
Louise Hagood asked Stephanie Harris if Michael Rhodes was able to reapply for a
variance request after being denied in a previous meeting. Mrs. Harris stated she would
look into the issue and let the Board and Mr. Rhodes know what she is able to find on this
matter.
S. Meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
APPROVED THE 18TH DAY OF APRIL, 2(