06 - Boards & Commissions - minutesItem No. 6
Minutes
Traffic Commission
City of Paris
The Traffic Commission met on Tuesday July 02, 2019 at 5:15 P.M. in the
Municipal Courtroom with the following members present:
1. Bill Sanders
2. Sally Boswell
3. John Eyler
4. Wendell Moore
5. Kimberly McCann
The city staff was represented by Asst. Chief Randy Tuttle.
Chairperson John Eyler called the meeting to order at 5:15pm. A quorum was
established with five members present.
Mr. Eyler then moved to item #2 regarding the introduction of new Traffic
Commission members. Mr. Tuttle introduced Kimberly McCann and advised that
she had been appointed to serve until June 30, 2022. Mr. Tuttle also informed
members that John Eyler had been re -appointed to serve until June 30, 2022.
Mr. Eyler then moved to item #3 regarding discussion and possible action
concerning election of Traffic Commission Chairperson. Mr. Eyler opened the
floor for nominations and Mr. Sanders nominated Mr. Eyler. There were no other
nominations. Mr. Moore then second Mr. Sanders nomination and it passed 5-0.
Mr. Eyler then moved to item #4 regarding discussion and possible action
concerning election of Traffic Commission Vice -Chairperson. Mr. Eyler
nominated Ms. Boswell. There were no other nominations. Ms. McCann second
Mr. Eyler's nomination and it passed 5-0.
Mr. Eyler then moved to item #5 regarding approval of minutes from March 05,
2019 meeting. Mr. Moore made a motion to approve the minutes and it was
second by Ms. Boswell. Motion passed 5-0.
Mr. Eyler then moved to item #6 concerning any old business. There was none.
Mr. Eyler then moved to item #7 regarding request for future agenda items.
There was none.
At 5:24pm Mr. Moore made a motion to adjourn the meeting. A second was
made by Ms. McCann and motion carried 5-0.
Chairperson:
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2019
3:30 P.M.
1. Johnny Norris called the Building and Standards Commission Meeting to order at
3:30 P.M.
Roll was called.
A. The following members were present:
Sally McEwin
Johnny Norris
Ben Vaughan
Mike Folmar
Ken Kohls
B. Staff present:
Robert Talley
John Ankrum
Carla Easton (left @ 3:45)
Mike Vogel (arrived @ 3:43)
Debra Burge
C. Others present:
Brenda Edwards, 10415 Harvest Rd, Dallas TX 75217
Gracie Johnson, 1208 14th NE, Paris TX 75460
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (July 22, 2019)
Motion made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Mike Folmar to approve minutes.
Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
3. Public Hearing to consider presentations by City of Paris Code Inspectors and
owner(s) and/or lien holder(s) of the below properties who have been given notice of
a violation of Article III of Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris,
Paris, Texas, entitled "Substandard and Dangerous Buildings and Structures;"
Article II of Chapter 17, entitled "Control of Weeds, Junk, and Other Objectionable,
Unsightly, or Unsanitary Matter of Private Premises;" Chapter 1-6, Chapter 11.5 of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Paris, TX:
C. 448 6th NE; City Block 64, Lot 1
Owner: Joseph Edwards, 448 6th NE, Paris TX 75460
Robert Talley stated shed only, not main structure. Shed has collapsed.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Demo shed only. Declare a nuisance,
demo within 30 days, or city has right to do so.
Brenda Edwards, owner's daughter. Would like to have up to 5 weeks to go
through items in shed. Have a tractor on the property that will be used to demo
the shed.
Discussion:
Requires demo permit.
Motion made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Ben Vaughan to allow 60 days.
Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
B. 435 611 NE; City Block 61, Lot 23
Owner: Gracie Johnson, 1208 14th NE, Paris TX 75460
Robert Talley stated looks like someone has tried to steal wiring. Unsecure.
Hole in roof, broken windows. Foundation damage in back; bottom plate is
broken and blocks are collapsing. Trash and rubbish in back.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or
city has right to do so.
Robert Talley's amended recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within
60 days, or city has right to do so.
Gracie Johnson — This is rent house. Has cleaned up most of property. Plan to
repair house, including roof and repairing foundation. Requesting 60 days to
make repairs.
Discussion:
Concern is that what's exposed is rotting. Concern that without taking it down
to the frame, no way to know condition of the rest of the wood/foundation. Feel
it would be unsafe as rental property.
Motion made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Sally McEwin to accept Robert
Talley's amended recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
A. 643 4th NW; City Block 89A, Lot 9
Owner: Eddie Herman Burns, 643 4th NW, Paris TX 75460
Robert Talley stated no contact with owner. Appears repairs were started, but
have stopped. Roof covering beginning to peel up, was put directly onto tarp.
Structure is leaning. Unsecure. Deteriorating/missing roof inside. Evidence
of leaking.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or
city has right to do so.
Discussion:
Front door locked and closed. No evidence of people going in.
Motion made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Mike Folmar to accept Robert
Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
D. 1009 8" NE; Pickard Addition Block 3, Lot 1-A
Owner: Johnnie Mae Crussel, 2135 Cleveland, Paris TX 75460
Robert Talley stated spoke with owner. Agrees needs to be demoed; is getting
estimates. Tree growing onto/through roof, pulling off covering. Roof
collapsed in back. Foundation problems. Evidence inside roof leaking. Hole
in roof.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or
city has right to do so.
Motion made by Mike Folmar, seconded by Sally McEwin to accept Robert
Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
E. 1480 Hickory; East Park Addition Block M, Lot 5
Owner: Curtis Harris, 6304 Canyon Cir, Ft Worth TX 76133
Robert Talley stated property was previously brought before BSC for rubbish.
House is now vacant. Unsecure. Back of house beginning to collapse.
Evidence of water damage inside. Junk and rubbish inside; people going into
house and pulling things into the yard. Old shed on property falling in as well.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or
city has right to do so.
Motion made by Sally McEwin, seconded by Ben Vaughan to accept Robert
Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
F. 433 E Grove; City Block 74-C, Lot 10
Owner: 767 17th NE, Paris TX 75460
Robert Talley stated no contact with owner. Extensive fire damage.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days, or
city has right to do so.
Motion made by Johnny Norris, seconded by Ben Vaughan to accept Robert
Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
4. Code Enforcement Report
Trailer park update; removed 2 houses were told needed to go. Trailer to repair, about
90% of siding is up on one side, repairs started on other side. Would like to allow more
time or will bring back to BSC. Spoke with them and feel they will have it done soon.
One of the trailers had more damage than we initially thought. So took them a little
longer.
BSC Workshop — have spoken to a couple BSC members, but have received nothing in
writing regarding topics to be discussed.
Request discuss ambiguous language in ordinances; flowchart of properties brought before
BSC, orders issued, and their status.
5. Adjournment
Motion made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Mike Folmar to adjourn the meeting at
4:16 pm. Motion carried unanimously. 5-0
APPROVED THIS 23rd DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2019. m.
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Paris Public Library Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
August 21, 2019
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Paris Public Library Advisory Board was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairwoman Carol
James.
Present:
Board members present were Carol James, Melanie Loughmiller, Ashley Lassiter, Rebecca Umphrey, Marilyn Threadgill
and Denise Kornegay. Director Priscilla McAnally was also present. Christina Schack was absent.
Approval of Minutes:
The minutes of the July 17, 2019 meeting were unanimously approved.
New Business:
Director reported that the security gates at the library entrance are 18 years old and will no longer be
supported by the company. Company is offering updated gates at a 35% discount. Director requested
$9,200 from the expendable fund for this expense.
Director reported that the wall behind the new deck behind the library needs to be painted. Director
requested approximately $1,000 for supplies and labor,
Marilyn made a motion to approve spending $10,200 for gates and painting from the expendable fund.
Denise, 2"', motion passed unanimously.
0 Old Business:
Director reported that the "Paris Fire" panel has been restored and is ready for pick up in Dallas. She will
pick it up as soon as possible, There is one remaining panel that has yet to be restored, Approximate cost
is $7,000, and fundraising is ongoing.
Presentations:
® Budget Report was presented for review with no comments.
® Statistical Report was presented with no comments.
Friends of the Library:
No report
Director's Remarks:
Director reported that the deck at the back of the library is underway and should be complete next week.
Director noted that the State is requiring all public board meetings to have a public forum item on the agenda,
so we will be adding that next month right after the Call to Order. Denise requested that Priscilla check into
what procedures the City uses to address public concerns and to format our procedures as closely as possible.
It was agreed that a 2 -minute speaking time limit was appropriate.
Director reported that she will be starting a book club with City of Paris Parks and Recreation to be held at
City Square/Oak Park Methodist. An informational meeting will be on Friday, September 13 at 2:00. Anyone
from the public is invited to attend.
The next meeting will September 18, 2019 at 4:00pm.
Submitted by: Ashley Lassiter, Secretary
MINUTES
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
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THURSDAYW SEPTEMBER 5, 20.19
.. 5.30 O'CLOCKP.M.
The meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 5:30 p.m, by
Keith Flowers, Chairman.
All members were present with the exception of Clifton Fendley and Francine Neeley,
Also present were staff members Carla Easton, Triniti Frazier, Stephanie Harris and
concerned citizens.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (August S, 2019)
Motion was made by Sims Norment, seconded by Rick Hundley to approve minutes for
the August 5, 2019 meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of James Martinez for a
change in zoning from an Agricultural District (A) to a Two -Family Dwelling District
(2F), in the Suburban Estates Addition, Block B, Lot 1, located at 4315 Pine Mill Road.
Easton states the applicant is proposing to change the zoning in order to build a single
duplex on this lot. This area is a single-family residential subdivision. Pine Mill is
considered to be the dividing line with single-family on the north and multi -family on the
south. Based on the neighboring properties and the proposed use, coupled with the
comprehensive plan future land use, staff believes this zoning change is not appropriate.
Public hearing was declared open.
James Martinez, 820 SE 47th Street, owns the subject property. Martinez states there are
several duplexes and triplexes across the street. The single-family home next door is a
rental property. Martinez asked the commission for approval of the zoning change to build
a duplex.
Public hearing declared closed.
Chad Lindsey states he agrees with city staff that there is a clear dividing line and future
land use shows this to be single-family. Sims Norment and Keith Flowers agree with the
applicant that there are several multi -family units across the street.
Motion was made by Keith Flowers, seconded by Sims Norment to approve the petition.
Motion carried 3-2 with James O'Bryan and Chad Lindsey in opposition.
4. Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Kenneth Dority and
Bailey Asay on behalf of Kenneth Gregory Winn for a change in zoning from a Single -
Family Dwelling District (SF2) to a Four -Family Dwelling District (4F), in the City of
Paris, Block 222-B, Lot 19, located at 2508 E Price Street.
Easton states the subject property is a vacant lot located on the southeast corner of Price
and 25th NE. There is a wide variety of different types of residential properties in the
immediate area, including a few single family homes, many duplexes and triplexes, and
immediately across the street, a group of apartments. This property is also diagonally
across the intersection from Wade Park. It seems impractical that this corner could ever
be developed as s single-family house so its best use would likely be medium density,
Staff recommends approval of this petition.
Public hearing declared open.
Kenneth Dority, 4680 Boulder Ln, states this is a high traffic area and does not believe a
anyone would develop a single-family home here. He states the south side of this
property is commercial use and across the street is an apartment complex.
Public hearing declared closed.
Motion was made by James O'Bryan, seconded by Keith Flowers to approve the petition.
Motion carried 5-0.
5. Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Lisa Short for a
change in zoning from a Two -Family Dwelling District (2F) to an Office District (0), in
the Mayer Addition, Block 4, Lot 23, located at 3206 Bonham Street.
Easton states Lisa Short is applying for a zoning change to accommodate her income tax
office that has been there at her residence. We have received input forms with ten being
in opposition and one in favor. Staff supports the zoning change as it in line with our
future land use plan
Public hearing declared open.
Sherry Pritchett, 99 NW 32"a Street, states she is in support of the zoning change request
since Short's income tax office has been there for numerous years with no documented
incidents to her knowledge regarding traffic. She urges the commission to approve the
petition.
Lisa Short, 3206 Bonham Street, states she has been running a business at this location
for over 30 -years with no complaints filed. She states her business is seasonal and there
are business all along Bonham. Short asks that the commission approve this petition.
The Moore Law Firm, 100 N Main Street, states that Lisa Short is their client and she
wanted to give some background information so the commission is informed. She states
there is an underlying litigation between Short and one of her neighbors. She states these
neighbors had been cordial the entire time they have lived next door to each other. Any
complaints that have come forth since the beginning of this year after litigation.
Kim McCann, 3220 Bonham Street, states there is a code of ethics for commissioners and
O'Bryan should not be advocating for a particular agenda item. Chairman Flowers
addressed McCann and advised that he spoke with the City attorney who advised that it
was not requirement for O'Bryan to recuse himself from the item being that he has no
financial interest in the subject property. She states she opposes this request as well as
several neighbors that are in opposition.
Public hearing declared closed.
Motion was made by Sims Norment, seconded by Rick Hundley to approve the petition.
Motion carried 5-0.
6. Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Michael Hall for a
change in zoning from a Commercial District (C) to a Multi -Family Dwelling District
(MFI), in the Hall Addition CB 154, Block A, Lot 3, located at 801 W Washington Street-
LCAD Parcel 16475.
Easton states this request came forth with no proposed development from the owner.
Staff met with the realtor representing the owner who has advised there has been issues
with selling the property due to some inconsistencies in the zoning. The applicant has a
home that is built on a lot that was zoned SF3 with an SUP for a mobile home back in
2014 or 2015 but the two adjacent lots were not changed at that time. Now you have a
SF3 surrounded by LI and HI. The future land use recommends Light Industrial for this
entire area which is common along railroad right-of-way. However, given that there is
multifamily on the north side of Washington Street the city can support a change to MFI,
Public hearing declared open.
Shellie Stephens- Century 21 Harvey Properties 2550 Lamar Ave, states she is the realtor
representing the applicant, Mr. Hall. She states they had this property under contract at
one time, however, when it came time for appraisal the buyer had to terminate the
contract. Stephens further states it was based on the lenders determination of the
marketability of the property since it was a residential property in the center of two
commercial tracts. The current market activity in that area shows that residential property
is more marketable than commercial and industrial buildings and/or property. Stevens
states in that quadrant of the city in the last few years there was 42 residential properties
sold with a sales volume of 3 million dollars versus commercial properties in this
quadrant with 5 properties sold with a volume of $787,255.00. She states they went
through seven appraisers trying to get an appraisal and it was determined that lenders are
not going to make loan on a residential tract with commercial zoning.
Skipper Steely, 801 W Sherman, asked if the property owner hasn't paid back taxes if he
could ask for a zoning change. Chairman Flowers advised that doesn't have anything to
do with zoning. He states the neighborhood is not in support of this zoning change
request.
Public hearing declared closed.
Motion was made by Chad Lindsey, seconded by Keith to approve the petition. Motion
carried 5-0.
7. Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of Michael Hall for a
change in zoning from a Light Industrial District (LI) to a Tiro -Family Dwelling- District
(2F), in the Hall Addition CB 154, Block A, Lot 2, located at South Side W Washington
Street- LCAD Parcel 22108.
Easton states this is same item, same issue only we are talking about the LI tract. The city
is not opposed to this change to 2F.
Public hearing declared open.
With no one speaking the public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by Keith Flowers, seconded by Chad Lindsey to approve the petition.
Motion carried 5-0.
8. Public hearing to consider and take action regarding the petition of the City of Paris,
Texas to update Zoning Ordinance No. 1710 of the City of Paris, Texas, specifically
modifying regulations for Storage Containers.
Easton states we are proposing to update the zoning ordinance to add a definition for
storage containers since currently it is up for interpretation with a lack of direction on
what to do when citizens want to install a storage pod/ temporary storage container. This
is a way to classify storage containers, define what they are and where they can be used
so that staff knows how to move forward with permitting them. Keith Flowers states he
doesn't see the need for this in commercial zoning. Easton states we have had issues with
pods being placed in a fire lane or blocking an exit and we've had to visit with them.
O'Bryan would like to see more information and complaints received. Lindsey states he
doesn't see where a pod should be allowed as a permanent structure in residential zoning
districts. Flowers would like to revisit this topic next month and would like staff to speak
with someone from the storage container industry and ask that they be here to discuss.
Motion was made by Keith Flowers, seconded by James O'Bryan to leave this item open
until the October 7, 2019 meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
9. Discuss commission procedures regarding citizen input.
Easton asked the commissioners if they wanted citizens input at the beginning, end or at
public comment of each agenda item. Commissioners agreed to have the citizen's forum
at the beginning of the meeting with a maximum of 2 -minutes per person.
10. Adjournment.
Motion made by Keith Flowers and seconded by Rick Hundley to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 7t` DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019
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Chairman