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Mr Edwards expressed that he needed a sliding gate that needed to be wide and heavy, and a large swing gate was hard to deal with. Commissioner Steely asked if he was looking for privacy and Mr Edwards said yes. Commissioner Dux stated the gate can be removed in the future and would not harm any historic fabric. Commissioner Steely asked Mr Edwards if he could paint the gate the color of the building and there were a lot of colors in the historic color palate. Mr. Edwards agreed to paint the gate the color of the building. Commissioner Steely made the motion to approve the gate as presented with the color of the gate to match the structure of the building, seconded by Commissioner Knox, motion carried 7 - 0 Item C COA # 2016 -57 205 E. Houston: Lyle Edwards, Remodel of entryway Mr. Edwards explained that when he purchased the building it had no roof and doors, and has done a lot of improvements to the building to preserve it and everything that was there will still be there and removable if someone else wanted to take it out. Commissioner Dux stated that the proposed fireplace with slate rock, and see through fireplace was very contemporary, and didn't maintain the integrity of the design of the building, nor does it meet any of the design standards. Commissioner Steely asked if Mr Edwards could put a third door back in the building instead. After discussion of the surrounding neighborhood and the landscaping in front of the building, a motion was made to deny the certificate of appropriateness by Commissioner Alarid, since it is not in keeping with the integrity of the building or the neighborhood. Seconded by Commissioner Barbee, motion carried 7 — 0. S. Review of the design standards: This item is tabled for the next meeting. The commission returned to item 3B: 408 10th SE. Commissioner Steely stated that he had done some research and the house was willed to the deceased owners heir in Houston upon her death. The deceased left 6 properties with back taxes over $50,000. He has been in discussion with another relative who may have some interest in the property. Commissioner Dux stated the house didn't appear to have any significant architectural features. Commissioner Steely asked if he could do a little more research on the house and contact the relatives to see if the house could be rehabilitated by another heir or not. He noted that the house could potentially be designated as a historic landmark and not many of the houses of this size and character are left in Paris. Commissioner Steely made the motion to postpone action for 30 more days while he continues to contact the heirs and see if there is interest in rehabilitating. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Rolen, Motion carried 7 - 0 Item 6: HPO report COA 2016-51221 Bonham St. Paint HC 154 on trim around windows COA 2016 -52 221 Bonham St. Sign for Parisian Class with Southern Sass COA 2016 -53 205 E. Houston - Landscaping and replacement sidewalk COA 2016 -54 205 E. Houston- Repair of lintels of existing windows. Historic preservation officer gave the report of the COA's approved in house. All were minor