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Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 14 Marshall Kent asked, what if the present owner comes back to town and he is not pleased with the home being part of this plan, he won't have to make any improvements on it but he is going to follow the guidelines if he does. Mr. Starrett stated that only if that person were to desire to keep that property in the condition that it is in now, to keep the roof repaired, to keep paint on the property, to keep the windows painted —it could simply go on like it is. With the designation, it gives the property owner outlets down the road for help and then when someone comes along and says, "I want to restore this property," —then we have saved a Paris treasure. Sue Lancaster spoke in favor of the petition stating that she and her husband became aware of the home and some of its history dates back to 1892. It was a magnificent home in its time. The house has been vandalized and she and her husband boarded up the back. Ms. Lancaster stated that the house is a solid house. Before the owner left, the house was rewired and replumbed. Ms. Lancaster stated that she has been talking with some people in the area about turning it into a Community Center or a place for Girl Scouts, possibly a Black Museum was mentioned. It would be a shame and a loss for Paris for the house not to get its designation and protection. No opposition, the public hearing was declared closed. 10. Consideration of and action on the petition of the Historic Preservation Commission for a change in zoning to include a Historic Overlay District No. 4 (HD) on Part of Lot 12, City Block 52, being located at 714 Graham Street. Motion was made to approve as Historic Overlay District No. 4 (HD) by Bobby Myers, seconded by Brad Archer. Motion carried by a vote of 7 ayes and 1 nay (Russell McCain).