12/04/2013 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 4, 2013
4:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chair
Ben Vaughan.
A. The following commissioners were present: Chair Ben Vaughan, Nancy
Anderson, Lauri Redus, Vice Chair Douglas Cox, Beatrice Ardila, and Michael
Glatfelter (newly appointed commissioner Glatfelter attended but did not vote
because he was not yet sworn in).
B. David Stewart was absent
C. Also present: Joey Sleeper, Historic Preservation Officer; Doyle Whitaker and
Michael Hunter (applicants)
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings (November 18, 2013).
Motion was made by Vice Chair Cox and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to approve
the minutes as written. The motion carried 5-0.
3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificate of Appropriateness revision:
New home construction, 718 1St SW, Doyle Whitaker, Paris Living
Chair Vaughan introduced the item and called the applicants, Doyle Whitaker and
Michael Hunter. Mr. Whitaker and Mr. Hunter explained that they were applying for
housing grants to build homes for qualified buyers and needed approval of the proposed
front elevations to present with the grant application. Chair Vaughan explained that he felt
that the proposed front elevations were appropriate for the district, but a certificate of
appropriateness could only be approved for a specific home on a specific lot. Mr. Sleeper
suggested that if the commission felt the proposed front elevations were appropriate, a
letter could be written stating the front elevations are appropriate and that specific
certificates of appropriateness will be required prior to construction. The commission
discussed the proposed front elevations and determined they were appropriate, and asked
Mr. Sleeper to issue a letter to Mr. Whitaker. No action was taken.
4. Future Agenda Items.
No future agenda items were discussed.
5. Sign Ordinance discussion
The commission discussed proposed requirements for blade signs, signs under canopies,
banners, building identification signs, directory signs, flags, and marquee signs. No action
was taken.
6. Adjournment.
With no other matters to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner
Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Redus. The motion carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 18th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2013.
Ben Vaughan, Chair
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