01/02/2018 MinutesMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PARIS, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CITY OF PARIS - CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS CONFERENCE ROOM
PARIS, TEXAS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2,2018
12:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
The Board qfA4jusiment meeting was called to order by David Hamilton, Chairman at
12. 00 Jr. m,
The following mernbers were present: David Hamilton, Louise flagood, Jerry.Haning
and Deanna Maiming
The following members were absent: Marilyn Smith and Chris Fitzgerald (Alternate
Board Member)
Also present was Carla Easton, City Engineer; Stephanie Harris, City Attorney, Triniti
Frazier, City Staff, Sue Lancaster, City Council I.,iaison and concerned citizens.
2. Approval ofininutesftom previous meetings, (December 5, 2017)
Motion was made by David Hamilton, seconded by Louise Hagood to approve minutes for
the December 5, 2017 meeting, Motion carried 4-0.
3. Public hearing to consider and take action on the petition qf'Brad Hutchison, Partner on
behal/'qf J & B Paris Partners on Lot 4-5-6, Block 3, qflhe Slellrose Addition, being
located at 2301 Simpson S51reet.
A. Section 11.5-3 (b) (I a -d) of the Fence Ordinance which provides as follows:
(b) Fence heights:
(1)Frontyardfienee requirements.
a. No fence shall be permitted in the front yard with the following exceptions:
i. On lots zoned historic overlay district (HD) and in accordance with tile
design standards adopted by the historic preservation commission.
ii. On lots in excess of two (2) acres in size which are used for single-family
residential purposes.
iii. On lots which are zoned and used for LI or HI purposes.
b. If permitted, ornamental fences may be permitted in a front yard in residentially
zoned areas if not designed or serving as an enclosure. Ornamental fences include
such things as split rail, picket, decorated metal, and brick fences, but not such
things as chainlink, wire, or other similar fences,
c. In residentially zoned areas, no fence over forty-two (42) inches in height above
the average grade of the yard shall be permitted frorn. the front building line to the
street right-of-way line.
d. In residentially zoned areas, all front yard fences shall have a minimum of fifty
(50) percent open area for passage of air and light.
The applicant is requesting a variance to allow a front yard fence at 2301 Simpson Street. This
property is not located in the historic overlay district, the lot does not exceed two (2) acres, and is
not zoned for industrial purposes. The applicant is proposing to install a seventy-two (72), inch
front yard privacy fence. 'The applicant is asking for a 30 inch variance in height. The proposed
fence is not an ornamental fence with a minimum of fifty percent area l.or passage of air and light.
Public hearing was declared open.
One individual spoke in favor of the petition.
Brad Hutchison, Partner of J & B Paris Partners, Paris, Texas, spoke in (avor of the
petition. Mr. Hutchison stated that he recently purchased the property and wanted
to make sure that a bedroom was not compromised, He stated that the wooden
privacy fence would provide privacy to the bedroom in the front of the house.
Carla Easton, City 1--'ngineer spoke in opposition of the petition recommending denial in
order to preserve consistency of the front yard setback in a residential neighborhood.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by David Hamilton, seconded by Jerry 1--laning to consider an act on the
variance request as separate items. Motion carried 4-0.
Mr. Hamilton requested a motion regarding front yard fence- Motion was made Jerry
Harting to allow front yard fence, seconded by Louise Flagood. Motion carried 4-0.
Mr. Hamilton requested a motion regarding fence height of 72 in.- Motion was made by
Louise Hag ood to approve height, seconded by Deanna Manning. Motion carried 4-0.
Mr. Hamilton requested a motion regarding wood privacy fence material- Motion was
made by Jerry Haning, seconded by Louise Hagood to approve wood privacy fence
material with a stepping down to 4 feet on East side ol'property. Motion carried 4-0.
5, Alleeting cic
jar armed a,t 12:32 p.m.
APP' ROVEDTHE 6"' DAY OF MARCH, 2C