10/16/2019 MinutesSPECUL MEETING
MINUTES
CITY OF PARIS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CITY OF PARIS - CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS CONFERENCE ROOM
PARIS, TEXAS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019
12:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
I The Board of Adjustment meeting was called to order by David Hamilton,
Chairman at 12:00p.m.
The following members were present: David Hamilton, Benny Plata,
Louise Hagood and Ruth Ann Alsobrook.
Also present was Stephanie Harris, Carla Easton, John Ankrum an
concerned citizens. I
2. Approval of minutesfrom previous meeting. (September 10, 2019)
Motion was made by David Hamilton, seconded by Ruth Ann Alsobrook to appro
minutes for the September 10 2019 meeting. Motion carried 4:0. 1
3. Public hearing to consider and take action on the petition ofDoreen and Ron
Ruthart on Lot 21, City Block A, Willowcrest #2 subdivision, being located at 2635
Crescent Street.
4. Public hearing to consider and take action on the petition ofDoreen and Ro
Ruthart on Lot 22, City Block A, Willowcrest #2 subdivision, being located at 262
Crescent Street. I
The petitions requested a variance of Section 9-501 of the Zoning Ordinance whi
provides as follows: i
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The applicant is requesting a variance of ten (10) feet for the required front yard on
both properties 2635 and 2635 Crescent Street so that the proposed houses line up
with existing homes.
Board Members decided to consider and take action on both like variances together..
Public hearing was declared open.
Doreen and Ron Ruthart, property owners, explained that years ago another
contractor had received the same variance on a neighboring lot. They are requesting
this variance so that the houses can be in line with the other houses and that the
future homebuyer can have a decent size backyard.
Sheila Simmons, of 2642 and 2640 Beverly, spoke in opposition of any construction
due to her concern of drainage and erosion. Carla Easton, notified Simmons that she
would meet with her at a separate time to discuss the drainage issues since they were
not relevant to the variance request.
No one else spoke in favor or opposition.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Board members agreed that they did not see an issue with the houses being in line
and that it would be better for the future homebuyer to have a decent sized backyard.
Motion was made by Louise Hagood, seconded by Ruth Ann Alsobrook to approve
the variance to Section 9-500 of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried 4:0.
5. Meeting adjourned 12:18 p.m.
APPROVED THE 5TH DAY OF NOV