08/04/2014 MINUTESMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PARIS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CITY OF PARIS - CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PARIS, TEXAS
MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014
12:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
The Board of Adjustment meeting was called to order by Shawn Napier, Director of
Engineering, Planning and Development, at 12:02 p.m.
A. The following members were present: Bryan Glass, David Hamilton, Charles
Richards and Marilyn Smith
B. The following members were absent: Rick Hundley, Jerry Haning and Nathan J.
Bell V
C. Also present was Shawn Napier, Director of Engineering, Planning and
Development and Ashley Fendley, City Staff.
Motion was made by Charles Richards, Seconded by David Hamilton to elect Bryan Glass
as the Interim Chairman for the August 4, 2014 meeting. Motion carried 4 -0.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (July 1, 2014)
Motion was made by David Hamilton, seconded by Marilyn Smith to approve minutes for
the July 1, 2014 meeting, with corrections. Motion carried 4 -0.
3. Public hearing and consideration of and action on the petition of Beverly Mitchell to grant
a variance of Zoning Ordinance 1710, Section 9 -301 (2) which provides that the
"minimum lot depth in a Commercial District (C) be no less than 100 feet" this petition is
to allow a minimum lot depth of 91 feet, which is a 9 foot variance, on Lot 19, City Block
91, being located at 719 N.E. I" Street.
Public hearing was declared open.
A. Two individuals spoke in favor of the petition.
Beverly Mitchell, 719 1 St Street N.E., spoke in favor of the petition. Mrs. Mitchell
stated she was seeking approval for this variance for a resource management home.
Jim Mitchell, 920 1St Street N.E., stated he is in favor of the petition.
B. No one spoke in opposition.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by Bryan Glass, seconded by David Hamilton to approve the variance
request. Motion carried 4 -0.
4. Public hearing and consideration of and action on the petition Brenda McBay on Lot 9,
City Block 46, being located at 223 N. W. 9th Street.
A. To grant a variance of Zoning Ordinance 1710, Section 9 -201 (])which provides
that the "minimum lot width in a Two - Family Dwelling District (2F) be no less
than 60 feet" this petition is to allow a minimum lot width of 45 feet, which is a 15
foot variance.
B. To grant a variance of Zoning Ordinance 1710, Section 9 -601 (])which provides
that the "minimum lot side yards in a Two - Family Dwelling District (2F) be no less
than 5 feet" this petition is to allow a minimum lot side yard of 3 feet and I inch,
which is a I foot and 11 inch variance. This request is for the north side yard.
Public hearing was declared open.
A. Two individuals spoke in favor of the petition.
Brenda McBay, 223 9th Street N.W., spoke in favor of the petition. Mrs. McBay
stated she was seeking approval for the variances for a resource management home.
Jim Mitchell, 920 1St Street N.E., spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Mitchell stated
he didn't want to lose his neighbor.
B. No one spoke in opposition.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by Charles Richards, seconded by Bryan Glass to approve the variance
request. Motion carried 4 -0.
5. Meeting adjourned at 12:16 p.m.
APPROVED THE 31sT DAY OF MARCH, 2015.
Chairman