08/26/2013 MINUTESMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MONDAY AUGUST 26, 2013
4:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
The meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 4:15 p.m. by Chair Ben
Vaughan.
A. The following commissioners were present: Chair Ben Vaughan, Nancy Anderson, David
Stewart and Beatrice Ardila
B. Lauri Redus, Douglas Cox, and Vice Chair Carolyn Hicks were absent.
C. Also present: Joey Sleeper, Historic Preservation Officer; Steve and Laura Lee Harper, and
Carl Harcrow. Others were present in the audience
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (August 14, 2013)
Chair Vaughan called for correction of 2 typographical errors. Motion was made by
Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to approve the minutes as
corrected. The motion carried 4 -0.
3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificates of Appropriateness:
a. Fagade renovation, Antique Mall @ 2 West Plaza, Scott McDowell
Chair Vaughan introduced the item and called the applicant, Scott McDowell. Mr. Sleeper
explained that applicant said he was unable attend. Chair Vaughan explained that the commission
had tabled this item at a previous meeting pending the actual dimensions of the existing window
openings. He further explained that he had contacted the applicant's contractor to discuss the
opening dimensions, and that the contractor explained that the windows would be custom -made to
fit the existing openings. The commission then discussed whether the window pattern of 6- over -6
or 6- over -I were appropriate, deciding either would be appropriate with the stipulation that all
windows were of the same pattern. Mr. Sleeper then explained that the applicant had requested to
extend the application to include the replacement of 4 additional windows on the east facade.
Chair Vaughan stipulated that the contractor's quote and the building permit should include the
replacement of 17 on the north & east facades. With no further discussion, a motion to approve the
item as stipulated was made by Chair Vaughan and seconded by Commissioner Anderson. The
motion carried 4 -0.
b. Sign & awning, Le Salon a Paris, 134 N. Main St, Laura Lee Harper
Chair Vaughan introduced the item and called the applicant, Laura Lee Harper and property
owner Carl Harcrow. Mrs. Harper explained they are remodeling the interior of the building,
replacing deteriorated exterior wood and broken marble tile, re painting, and installing an
awning and sign. Chair Vaughan asked the applicant how the tile would be attached to the existing
brick under the northern window, which Mr. Harcrow explained that the brick was not original to
the building and would be removed and replaced with plywood backing and granite tile finish.
Chair Vaughan also mentioned that there is an approved window tint material that the applicant
could use if needed, then asked if there were existing transom windows behind the blanker panels.
Mr. Harcrow stated that no glass existed, and that the blanker panels would not be removed but
the trim was deteriorated and needed to be replaced. Chair Vaughan then noted that the building
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formerly had a canopy supported by rods and turnbuckles, and the commission was only
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empowered to approve the replacement of the canopy and could not approve the proposed
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Mr. Harcrow stated that the original canopy was removed becaus e roof drains were
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eliminated during a sidewalk replacement project. Mrs. Harper then stated that she hoped to
purchase the building in the future and remove the awning and reconstruct the canopy. Chair
Vaughan stated to the applicant that awnings could not cover distinguishing features of the
building and that the exhibit was insufficient to know what was intended. Mr. Sleeper clarified that
the applicant had stated that the awning would be a sloped awning, 21 feet long, 5 feet tall, and
project 3 feet from the building at the bottom edge. Commissioner Stewart asked if it would be
acceptable if the awning only covered the transom windows, which Chair Vaughan explained only
a flat canopy was acceptable. Mr. Harcrow asked if an awning similar to others downtown would
be acceptable. Chair Vaughan then stated that awnings installed before the historic preservation
ordinance were nonconforming, but could remain. A motion was made by Commissioner
Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to approve the item with the exception of the
awning. Motion carried 4 -0.
4. Consideration of and action on the following Fagade Grant:
Antique Mall @ 2 West Plaza, Scott McDowell
Chair Vaughan introduced the item. A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson to approve
the item, and seconded by Commissioner Stewart. The motion carried 4 -0.
5. Future Agenda Items
Chair Vaughan introduced the item and called for future agenda items. No items were discussed.
6. Adjournment
With no other matters to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Chair Vaughan and seconded
by Commissioner Anderson. The motion carried 4 -0.
Meeting adjourned at 4:57 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 11th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2013.
Ben Vaughan, Chai
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