09/11/2013 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11.2013
12:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by
Chair Ben Vaughan.
A. The following commissioners were present: Chair Ben Vaughan, Nancy
Anderson, Lauri Redus, Douglas Cox, David Stewart, and Beatrice Ardila
B. 1 position is vacant.
C. Also present: Joey Sleeper, Historic Preservation Officer; Laura Lee Harper
(applicant); Carl Harcrow (property owner); others were present in the audience
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (August 26, 2013)
Motion was made by Commissioner Redus and seconded by Commissioner Anderson to
approve the minutes with amendments. The motion carried 6 -0.
3. Discuss and accept resignation of Vice Chair Carolyn Hicks
Item was discussed and no action was taken.
4. Consideration of and action on the following Certificate of Appropriateness:
Awning and windows, Le Salon a Paris, 134 N. Main St., Laura Lee Harper
Chair Vaughan introduced the item and called the applicant, Laura Lee Harper. Mrs.
Harper explained that she desired to install a fabric awning and re- install a narrow band
of transom windows directly above the storefront entrance doors and windows. Chair
Vaughan explained that this item was a resubmittal of a previous application which was
disapproved, but considering ordinance provisions for minor exterior alterations and
considering design changes from the previous submittal, the application could be
re- heard. Commissioners asked about actual dimensions and slope of the awnings, which
were answered by Kevin Davidson with Quality Tarps & Awnings. Commissioner Cox
asked if the awning could be removed in the future to allow a canopy to be reinstalled. Mrs.
Harper answered that no permanent changes were to be made that would prevent the
future reinstallation of canopy. Mrs. Harper then explained the water sometimes entered
the building during rain storms and that the awning would help divert the water away.
After further discussion about the design of the awning and reinstallation of the transom
windows, a motion to approve the item as submitted was made by Commissioner Cox and
seconded by Commissioner Stewart. The motion carried 6 -0.
- CONSENT AGENDA - --
[Items appearing on this consent agenda may be approved by a single vote of the Commission,
with such approval applicable to all items appearing on said agenda. If any Commission
member desires to discuss and consider separately any item appearing on the consent agenda,
that Commission member may do so by requesting that the item be removed from the consent
agenda and considered as a separate item.]
Discussion of and possible action regarding the following structures considered by code
inspectors to be in violation of Article III of Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Paris, Paris, Texas, entitled "Substandard and Dangerous Buildings and Structures," to
determine whether such buildings or structures can be rehabilitated and designated on the
National Register of Historic Places, as a recorded Texas Historic Landmark, or as historic
property as designated by the City Council of the City of Paris.
Code Enforcement recommends demolition of the following structures:
A. 559 Church Street (Historic District)
B. 778 E Wood Street
C. 730 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
D. 903 7'/ NE
E. 427 Provine St
F. 1259 16th NW
G. 1207 Cooper St.
H. 5214 th NW
A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Redus to
recommend demolition of the structures, as listed, to the Building and Standards
Commission. The motion carried 6 -0.
6. Discuss commissioner training and administrative changes
Mr. Sleeper discussed with the commission that minor exterior alterations are required by
the historic preservation ordinance to be reviewed by staff within 5 business days, with
appeals being heard by the commission. Mr. Sleeper also discussed that staff would put
together various training sessions for commissioners. After further discussions, no action
was taken.
7. Future Agenda Item
No items were discussed
8. Adjournment
With no other matters to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Cox and
seconded by Commissioner Anderson. The motion carried 6 -0.
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Meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 23rd DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2013.
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Ben Vaughan, Chair