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they want to use a wood door that will be more compatible with downtown. Mark Massey will be looking at the windows above and will restore them if possible, and if not will replace them to look like the current windows. The upstairs windows will be the same as the ones in the back. A motion to approve the facade design as presented was made by Commissioner Emmite, seconded by Commissioner Coyle. The motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays B. Fagade Grant Request $2500 —A motion by Commissioner Vandiver, seconded by Commissioner Holtman to approve the fagade grant request for 121 Lamar Ave, new storefront as presented. The motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays C. Tax Exemption for Rehabilitation of Historic Properties - A motion to approve the tax exemption for rehabilitation of Historic Properties on 121 Lamar was made by Commissioner Emmite, seconded by Commissioner Coyle. The motion carried, 7 ayes, 0 nays. 5. Discussion and possible action on the following Certificate of Appropriateness on the property located at 23 E. Plaza: A. Second story window repair and modification of upper sashes — Micah Bedford came before the Commission for approval to make the windows match those on the first floor transoms. A motion to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for restoration of the windows with the existing profile was made by Commissioner Caffey, seconded by Commissioner Emmite. 7 ayes, 0 nays 6. Discussion and possible action on the fagade grant approval: 28 Clarksville Tray Watkins was not present, but Commissioner Dux pointed out that the project had been previously approved. HPO Bedford stated that Mr. Watkins sent her his receipts for the work, which was in excess of $5000 and also sent photographs of the finished project. A motion was made by Commissioner Long, seconded by Commissioner Caffey to approve the fagade grant request. 7 ayes — 0 nays 7. Conduct a public hearing for the creation of Historic Overlay District No. 19 (HD 19). The proposed district is a roughly L-shaped residential neighborhood encompassing 21 acres, situated approximately one-half mile northeast of downtown Paris. Pine Bluff Street and Fitzhugh Avenue are the main thoroughfares, running east to west and north to south, respectively. The survey area includes the 500-900 blocks of Pine Bluff Street, the 300-600 blocks of Fitzhugh Avenue, the southside of the 600-700 blocks of East Cherry, the east side of the 300 block of 6t' Street NE, the 300 Block of 8t' Street NE, and the