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MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2014 4:00 O'CLOCK P.M. 1. The meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 4:03 p.m. by Chair Douglas Cox. A. The following commissioners were present: Chair Douglas Cox, Vice Chair Michael Glatfelter, Cindy Allcorn, Ruth Ann Alsobrook, Beatrice Ardila, and Sherrie Holbert ( Allcorn and Holbert arriving during item 2A) B. Lauri Redus was absent. C. Staff also present: Joey Sleeper, Historic Preservation Officer; Alan Efrussy, Planning Manager; Cheri Bedford, Main Street Coordinator 2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (September 22, 2014) Motion was made by Vice Chair Glatfelter and seconded by Commissioner Alsobrook to approve the minutes as written. The motion carried 4 -0. 3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificates of Appropriateness: A. Paris Optical retail space, 23 East Plaza, Colton Wicks Chair Cox introduced the item and called the applicant, Colton Wicks. Mr. Wicks explained that he wanted to install anodized aluminum storefront doors flush with the sidewalk and existing windows. He further explained that the proposed door would create a vestibule for the building which he felt would enhance security, reduce energy costs, be easier for older customers to open, and help control dust inside the building. Vice Chair Glatfelter asked if Mr. Wicks had any historic photographs or blueprints of the building, which he answered that he did not have photographs or blueprints. Chair Cox noted that although some buildings currently had aluminum doors, the Design Standards for Historic Districts did not allow new installation of aluminum doors unless historically original. He then asked the applicant if he would consider installing wood doors instead of aluminum doors. Mr. Wicks answered that aluminum doors were more suitable for his business needs and that wood doors might be too heavy and difficult for elderly customers to open. Commissioner Ardila noted that wood windows were permitted to be replaced with non -wood replacement windows, and that the proposed material and color should be acceptable. Mr. Sleeper clarified that the commission had previously approved the use of non -wood replacement windows provided the design and mullion arrangement matched the historic windows. Commissioner Alsobrook asked the applicant if he knew the difference in price between the proposed aluminum door and a wood door, which Mr. Wicks answered that he did not know what the price difference was. Commissioner Holbert noted that a recent renovation at 107 Grand Avenue had been permitted to use metal doors that had been 1