06/17/2024 MinutesMINUTES OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING
OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
JUNE 17, 2024
The Building and Standards Commission of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 3:00 p.m.
on Monday, June 17, 2024, at the City of Paris Council Chambers, 107 E. Kaufman St., Paris,
TX 75460.
Present:
Absent:
Board Members
Reeves Hayter
Ken. Kohls
Brandon Kearney
Kim Walker
City Representatives: Robert Talley — Code Enforcement
Jacie Sparks — Code Enforcement
Robert Vine — Deputy City Manager
Cade Oats — Assistant Fire Marshal
Board Members: Chris Fitzgerald
Richard Thompson
Call meeting to order.
Reeves Hayter, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.
2. Approve minutes from the meeting of May 15, 2024.
Motion made by Kim Walker, seconded by Ken Kohls, to approve minutes. Motion
carried unanimously. 4-0
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
Chapter 4, Article 4.03 entitled "Substandard and Dangerous Buildings and Structures;"
Chapter 7, Article 7.04 entitled "Weeds, Junk, and Other Objectionable, Unsightly, or
Unsanitary Matter on Private Premises;" Chapter 8, Article 8.10 entitled "Outdoor
Storage;" Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Paris, TX:
D. 514 NW 7t'; Hayes Addition, Block, 1, Lot 27
Owner: Two Brothers Houses LLC; 935 Ramble Wood, Lewisville, TX 75069
Robert Talley stated the structure to the west of property has missing and deteriorated
wood, holes in roof and ceiling, holes in the wall and is unsecure.
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Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo of western structure
within 30 days or city has right to do so.
There was discussion amongst the board, the owner's daughter, Shay Bills, and
Robert Talley regarding the demolition of the west part of the structure. Mrs. Bills
has already started the process of the demolition.
Motion made by Reeves Hayter, seconded by Ken Kohls, to table and bring back if
demolition process comes to a stop. Motion carried unanimously. 4-0
A. 2671 N Main 16,40 & 70; City Block 307, Lot 2-13
Owner: Daniel Azadegan; 3251 W 6t" Ste 109, Los Angeles, CA 900200
Space 70:
Robert Talley stated that the entire roof has collapsed and holes in the floor due to
water damage from the roof leaking. Structure is unsecure.
Space 40:
Robert Talley stated that this is a total burnout of camper. The roof is completely
gone and is unsecure. There is severe vegetation on the inside of camper.
Space 16:
Robert Talley stated that the windows are busted out. There are roof leaks and water
damage. Holes in floor. The west side of structure has a window that is falling out
due to the structure sliding. The underpinning is buckling due to the structure sliding.
The porch is separating from the structure.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare all three spaces a nuisance, demo of
structures and camper within 30 days or city has right to do so.
Motion made by Brandon Kearney seconded by Reeves Hayter, to follow staff
recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 4-0
B. 650 NE 26t"; City Block 259, Lot 16, 21 & 33-A
Owner: Royal Realty and Investments LLC; 6920 Lamar RD, Paris, TX 75462
Robert Talley stated the owner cleared the property of trees and a house that was
there but the debris is still present. There is a massive pile of brush and rubble from
the house that was torn down.
Robert Talley's recommendation: Declare a nuisance, removal of limbs and brush
and junk and rubbish within 30 days, or city has right to do so.
Motion made by Ken Kohls, seconded by Brandon Kearney, to repair in 60 days or it
will be brought back to the commission. Motion carried unanimously. 4-0
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B. 417 13th NW; City Block 230, Lot 14-A
Owner: Benon & Georgia P Bell; 417 13th NW, Paris, TX 75460
Robert Talley stated the floors are rotting and have holes in them. There is foundation
damage and the walls are separating from the floor. Structure is unsecure and has
some broken windows. The porch is sagging due to the main beam being knocked
loose.
Robert Talley's Recommendation: Declare a nuisance, demo within 30 days or city
has right to do so.
Motion made by Kim Walker, seconded by Reeves Hayter, to follow staff
recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 4-0
4. Adjournment
There being no further business, a r
seconded by Kim Walker, at 3:39 p.rr