01/28/2013 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Monday, January 28, 2013
4:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
The Historic Preservation Commission meeting was called to order by Paul Denney,
Chairman at 4:01 p.m.
A. The following members were present:
Paul Denney
Douglas Cox
Nancy Anderson
Ben Vaughan
David Stewart
Britin Bostick
B. The following members were absent:
Laurie Redus
C. Also present: Dr. Colton Wicks, Pam and Eddie Harris, Barbara Wilson, Cheri
Bedford, Main Street Manager and Historic Preservation Officer, Joey Sleeper,
City of Paris Building Official, Bill Loranger, Parks Superintendent.
2. Approval of minutes from January 12, 2012 to further clarify the wording on item 3 -A as
stated: "Mary Ann Campbell proposed placing a sign on the North side of her building
covering an existing blanked window opening of the building and brought a sample of
materials to be used ".
Motion was made by Britin Bostick seconded by Douglas Cox to approve the meeting
minutes with corrections.
3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificate of Appropriateness:
A. 443 1" Street S. W. —Eddie Harris presented the signage for his building. Mr. Harris
stated that he would be using an existing pole sign and placing signage on both sides
of the sign, and adding a 4 x 16 foot sign to the roof line on the front the building.
The proposed sign meets the current sign ordinance in place at this time.
Discussion on the current sign ordinance verses the design standards was brought to
the attention of the commission by Commissioner Ben Vaughn after discussion it was
determined that it should be researched and placed on as a future agenda item.
A motion was made to approve the COA for the sign by Britin Bostick, seconded by Nancy
Anderson, Motion carried 5 -1- Ben Vaughn votes in opposition.
B. 15 E. Plaza- Colton Wicks presented his proposal for restoration work on the fagade
of his building. He proposed removing the plywood on either side of the building and
replacing the former door openings with dryvit to simulate the brick fagade on the
whole building. He also proposed restoring the top right and left windows to original
design, and using a decorative wrought iron. The opening above the current entrance
will remain the same, however the wording American State Bank will be uncovered
and painted the color of the building, while the calendar years will be painted black.
Repainting the entire building an antique white, and hand painting the eagle into a
more realistic rendition.
Motion was made by Britin Bostick to approve the COA with the following revisions: before
replacing the wrought iron or painting the eagle, a drawing of wrought iron window covering to
simulate the original design, and a color scheme of the eagle with colors chosen from the
historical color palate located in the City's Historic Preservation Office be brought back to the
Commission in the form of a COA. Seconded by Ben Vaughn, Motion carried 6 -0
C. Bill Loranger, Parks Superintendent proposed the current polished granite tiles be
removed; stating the slick surface is not safe, and some injuries have been reported.
He noted that contractor, Scott Walker, from Bryco who restored Peristyle, will be
doing proposed work. The project will use 3/4 inch thick colored polymer cement with
stamped tile pattern and adding expansion joints under the surface to prevent further
damage. Bill stated the surface would be trawled, semi polished, not irreversible in
the future.
Motion to approve the COA was made by Ben Vaughn, seconded by Nancy Anderson, Motion
carried 6 -0
4. Consideration on and action on the following Fagade Grant:
Cheri Bedford stated that Colton Wicks was requesting $2500.00 for the current
restoration of the facade of 15 E. Plaza. His COA was approved in the current meeting.
His proposed work estimates total $12,000, and will meet the criteria established by the
Commission.
Motion was made by Ben Vaughn to approve the fagade grant for 15 E. Plaza in the amount of
$2500, seconded by Britin Bostick, Motion carried 6 -0
5. Future agenda items: clarification of sign ordinance and design standards as they relate to
the Historic District, and discuss the use of stucco in the Historic District.
6. Motion to adjourn made by Douglas Cox, and seconded by David Stewart, Motion
carried 6 -0
Meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 13t' DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2013.
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