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Consideration and action on 21 Clarksville ST- Addition of door -Keith and Janet Green <br />Mrs, Green presented the project. She further explained the buildings they owned were <br />originally three separate buildings, but had over time been connected on the inside. Hwy are <br />interested in reestablishing the properties into three separate buildings. The proposed door is <br />needed for the project, as currently there is only a window. Thefia(ade is not original to the <br />structure, Chairman Dux asked the commission if there were any questions, and called. for a <br />motion. Commissioner Coyle made the motion to approve the addition oaf the door to 21 <br />Clarksville. Seconded by Commissioner Hider, Motion carried 5-0 <br />4. The commission reviewed pictures of the structures located at 1249 W Henderson and <br />1233 W Henderson, Chairman Dux opened the floor for questions. Ilearing none, a motion <br />was made by Commissioner Alarid acknowledged the structures cannot be rehabilitated, <br />designated on the National Register of Historic Places, or as a recorded Texas Historic <br />Landmark, or eligible as historic property as designated by the City Council ref the City of <br />Paris, The motion was seconded by Commissioner, Emmite, and the motion carried 5 — 0. <br />5. The commission heard a detailed presentation by City Manager John Godwin on the <br />Vacant Building Registry. Mr. Godwin asked the commission for feedlaack. <br />Chairman Dux asked if*this was fibr the downtown buildings, and ifthe fees could be <br />earmarked,f6r incentives for downtown buildings, and Mr. Godwin explained this was.for the <br />downtown commercial buildings, and the idea to use the fees as incentives to help property <br />owners was the plan. <br />Commissioner .rider asked why this couldn't pertain to residential properties in the Historic <br />District, since this is an area that the city is trying to protect. Commissioner Hider says he lives <br />on Church Street and there are.1bur houses on Church Street that are vacant and rotting. Ile <br />would be in favor of doing the same thing in the Church Street residential area, Commissioner <br />Dux noted that there is a considerably larger percent cif vacant properties in the commercial <br />district. Mr. Godwin saidtbr now, this is only included the commercial district. <br />Commissioner A larid said he didn't have an issue with the property ordinance, but asked <br />where it would kick in because some conditions such as, tax credits, getting permits, or dealing <br />with cell phone towers takes time. Commissioner A larid explained he understood if someone <br />wasn't doing anything, and would befine, but process that take time he is Concerned about, <br />Mr. Godwin said special considerations could be grantedfor conditions such as historic tax <br />credits because of the length of time it takes to get them in progress. <br />Commission Dux asked if this only applied to a vacant building. Mr. Godwin explained that a <br />vacant building is one that is not being used. Chairman Dux said one without people in it, and <br />Mr. Godwin said.yes, <br />Mr. Dux asked about the insurance requirement, and shouldn't be required.fi)r occupied <br />buildings as well. Mr. Godwin stated it is includedfior protection of the public. Commissioner <br />Dux asked of there was a penalty for those who do not have insurance, and Mr. Godwin said <br />