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Consideration and action on 21 Clarksville ST- Addition of door -Keith and Janet Green Mrs. Green presented the project. She./urther explained the buildings thew owned were originally three separate buildings, but had over time been connected on the inside. The.y care.} r interested in reestablishing the properties into three separate buildings. The proposed door is needed for the project, as currently there is only a window. Thefizqade is not original to the structure. Chairman Dux asked the commission if there were any questions, and called for a motion. Commissioner Coyle made the motion to approve the addition qf'the door to 21 Clarksville. Seconded by Commissioner Hider, Motion carried 5-0 4, The commission reviewed pictures of the structures located at 1.249 W Henderson and 1233 W Henderson, Chairman Dux opened thefloor.for questions. [fearing none, a motion was made by Commissioner Alarid acknowledged the structures cannot be rehabilitated, designated on the National Register qI'llistoric Places, or as a recorded Texas H(storie Landmark, or eligible as historic property as designated b the City Council of Cit Qf. Y Y Paris. The motion was seconded ky Commissioner Emmite, and the motion carried 5 - 0. 5. The commission heard a detailed presentation by City Manager John Godwin on the Vacant Building Registry. Mr. Godwin asked the commission for feedback. Chairman Dux asked if this was,/br the downtown buildings, and ifthe fees could be earinarkedjbr incentives./or downtown buildings, and Mr. Godwin explained this was ' f6r the ft downtown commercial buildings, and the idea to use the fees as incentives to help property owners was the plan. Commissioner Hider asked why this couldn "I pertain to residential properties in the Historic District, since this is an area that the city is trying to protect. Commissioner Hider says he lives on Church Street and there are. four houses on Church Street that are vacant and rotting. He would be in favor of doing the some thing in the Church Street residential area. Commissioner Dux noted that there is a considerably larger percent of vacant properties in the commercial district. Mr, Godwin saidfir now, this is only included the commercial district. Commissioner Alarid said he didn't have an issue with the property ordinance, but asked where it would kick in because some conditions such as tax credits, getting permits, or dealing with cell phone towers takes time. Commissioner Alarid explained he understood xf someone i,vas'n't doing anything,, and would be fine, but process that take time he is concerned about. Mr. Godwin said special considerations could be granted for conditions such as historic tax credits because of the length Qf time it takes to get them in progress, Commission Dux asked if this onlyI ' W applied to a vacant building, Mr. God in explained that a vacant building is one that is not being used. Chairman Dux said one -",,ithoutpecple in it, and Mr, Godwin said ,yes,. Mr. Dux asked about the insurance requirement, and shouldn't be requiredfi)r occupied buildings as well. Mr. Godwin stated it isincluded .for protection of'the public, Commissioner Dux asked �f there was a penaltyfir those who do not have insurance, and Mr. Godwin said