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Vivian aldermen approve variance at 309 Camp Vivian St., continue several condemnation reviews
Summary
The board approved a zoning variance for 309 Camp Vivian St. (Case #648) after Attorney Dominick reported in the code officer's absence; condemnation reviews for 421 E. Texas Ave., 106 Kansas Ave. and 308 W. Moore St. were continued to March 9, 2026.
At a special meeting Feb. 12, 2026, the Town of Vivian Board of Aldermen approved a zoning variance for Case No. 648, concerning property at 309 Camp Vivian St.
Attorney Douglas Dominick presented the item in the absence of Officer Bobby Smith. Property owner Machelle Carter appeared on behalf of the case. After questions and discussion the board approved the variance by unanimous vote (motion: Robert Green Jr.; second: James Martin).
The board also continued several condemnation matters. Attorney Dominick reported that 421 E. Texas Ave. has been sold to a new owner; the board voted to continue consideration to the March 9, 2026 regular meeting. Resident Doyle Crye appeared to report progress at 106 Kansas Ave.; the board likewise continued that review to March 9. The report notes that 308 W. Moore St. remains continued to the March 9 meeting.
The board took no final condemnations at the Feb. 12 meeting and scheduled follow up on the continued properties at the March 9 meeting.
Code enforcement: Mayor Festavan read Officer Johnnie Hough’s code enforcement report in Hough’s absence: 11 properties on the report, 2 new cases opened, 3 cases closed, 0 abatements by the town, 3 abatements by owners, and 1 case set for Environmental Court review on Feb. 18.
Next steps: continued condemnation reviews are set for the March 9, 2026 regular meeting; no enforcement actions were finalized at the Feb. 12 meeting.
