04-B Historic Pres Com Min 5-22-06

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agreement with the property owner, motion was made by Brian Wear, seconded by Sue Lancaster that the property is a non-contributing structure to the district and the infestation of termites precludes any financial investment to the property that would be worthwhile. Also, the SOl Standards do not dictate this structure being significantly appropriate or significant to the neighborhood. Motion carried 6-0. Motion was made to approve the demolition application by Sue Lancaster, seconded by Brian Wear. Motion carried by a vote of 6-0. 6. Consideration of and action on awarding a facade grant to Patricia J. Shelton for property located at 543 Church Street. Lisa Wright advised the Commission that she had administratively approved Mrs. Shelton's COAS for exterior painting of wood features and replacement of a deteriorating fence. Motion was to approve the facade grant by Sue Lancaster, seconded by Brian Wear. Motion carried 6-0. 7. Consideration of and action on recommending approval of a request for tax exemption from J & B Paris Partners for property located at 825, 827, 829, and 853 S. Main Street. Motion was made to approve the request for tax exemption by Paul Denney, seconded by Brian Wear. Motion carried 6-0. 8. Nominating The Grand Theater as a Historic Endangered Landmark. Motion to nominate the Grand Theater as a Historic Endangered Landmark was made by Paul Denney, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried 6-0. 9. Consideration of and action on a Certificate of Appropriateness for the property located at 425 Church Street - Starrett-Rose Funeral Home. Motion for Arvin Starrett to be recused was made by Sue Lancaster, seconded by Brian Wear. Motion carried 5-0. Paul Denney assumed the chair. Lisa Wright advised the Commission thatshe had previously administratively approved a portion ofthis application related to window. Arvin Starrett stated that they are proposing an addition of a 12' wide circle drive running north and south ofthe property. This leaves a 22'Iawn area. This allows clients and families easier access to the front entrance. There will be very little visibility from the street. The north lawn has a 4' rise that will be cut in and curbed. The concrete will match the sidewalk. The front door will finally become the main entrance to the building rather than the north door. Motion was made to approve the COA by Claudia Hunt, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried 5-0. Motion was made for Arvin to return to the meeting by Brian Wear, seconded by Claudia Hunt. Motion carried 5-0. 10. Request items for future agendas. None.