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gave the commission a presentation on the building. Mr. Norman explained that Coca-Cola had been in Paris for 111 years supporting the community and they planned on continuing the support and staying within the community. A presentation was brought up on the screen and presented to the commissioners. Mr. Norman said that there was a legacy within the building in that some of the past Coca-Cola employees were either born in or worked in the Children's wing of the City Sanitarium. However, Mr. Norman explained that ADA accessibility and plumbing and electrical code requirements were just too cost prohibitive for renovation. Mr. Norman had received quotes in excess of 2 million dollars. The building hasn't been in use for many years due to water infiltration. He said that is sits right in the middle of the property. Commissioner Vandiver asked if the building could be moved, and the answer was that was too cost prohibitive as well. Commissioner Dux asked what the plans were for the site in the event of demolition of the structure, and Mr. Norman said the area would be first grass, and then turned into parking. Commissioners Dux asked if they had researched state and federal tax credits as an incentive for restoration. Commissioner Dux reviewed details of when the structure was appointed by council as a local landmark, and that the intentions at the time were to make a medical museum. He said there was evidence of discussions between Coca-Cola and Dr. Hayden at the time and there was no evidence of objection on behalf of Coca-Cola. Commissioner Hider asked if there would be any alternate use for the building, because it was not practical to keep the building if it would keep deteriorating. Mr. Norman stated there was no alternate use. He also said that Coca cola plans that they added geography. Commissioner Steely asked if there were anything that could be salvaged. Mr. Brad Archer talked about the building construction and explained that it was mostly structural concrete and mortar. The floors are terrazzo, but the rest of the structure was nothing historically significant other than old fire glass with chicken wire inside and brick. There was some discussion on the historic windows, and glass bricks in the building. Commissioner Dux requested that Coca-Cola do some more research on deconstruction of historic property in an appropriate way. Commissioner Vandiver made the motion to not approve the COA for demolition and defer for 90 days, and the Commission will request feedback from Texas Historical Commission to meet with Coca-Cola and survey the building and discuss appropriate deconstruction procedure or restoration. Seconded by Commissioner Steely, Motion carried 6-0 5. The commission discussed the draft resolution 208 S. Main Street, Belford Apartments. After discussion in depth on the issue, a motion was made by Commissioner Steely to scrap the resolution because the commission felt it didn't meet the desired objectives for the property, and appointed Commissioner Dux to visit with the City Attorney in Paris to discuss other alternatives. Seconded by Linda Vandiver, Motion carried 6-0 6. There was discussion and consideration regarding the following structures considered by code inspectors to be in violation of Article III of Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas A. 1036 NW 13`x' B. 2207 WAustin (shed)