02/25/2013 MINUTESMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Monday, February 25, 2013
4:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The Historic Preservation Commission meeting was called to order by Paul Denney,
Chairman 4:01 p.m.
A. The following members were present:
Douglas Cox
Nancy Anderson
Ben Vaughan
Britin Bostick
Laurie Redus
Paul Denney
B. The following members were absent:
David Stewart
C. Also present: Cheri Bedford, Main Street Manager and Historic Preservation
Officer, Sue Lancaster, City Council Representative, Colton Wicks, Owner 15 E.
Plaza
2. Approval of minutes from February 13, 2013. Motion was made by Ben Vaughan
seconded by Nancy Anderson. Motion carried 6 -0
3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificate of Appropriateness:
A. 15 E. Plaza- Dr. Colton Wicks presented the colors he wanted to paint the eagle on
the top of the building. The commission reviewed the drawing by Dr. Wicks, and
discussed the options for the fabrication of the original design on the metal work
covering the windows. He stated he had seen the metal work on the American Legion
Building, and would want to have his work fabricated. He asked about constraints on
metal used. There was some discussion on powder coating the metal framework. Dr.
Wicks was agreeable to bringing back a fabricated sample to be reviewed by the
Chairman or Vice Chairman before placing it on the window.
A Motion was made to approve the color scheme of the eagle as presented, and to
approve the metal fabricated window covering as presented with the stipulation that
Paul Denney or Ben Vaughan review a sample before actual installation. Motion
made by Laurie Redus, seconded by Britin Bostick Motion Carried 6 -0
4. 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.
A. 339 W. Kaufman
Code Enforcement recommendation to demolish structures. Douglas Cox had asked this
house to be tabled and brought back to the commission from the last meeting. Robert
Talley gave a report about the condition of the property, floor rotten and it was unsecure.
The commission also heard a report on the property by council woman Sue Lancaster.
Sue Lancaster brought up the fact that the house was not on the 1988 National Register
nomination.
Motion was made by Ben Vaughn, seconded by Douglas Cox to send the structure to the
Building and Standards Commission, since it cannot be rehabilitated nor does it have
significant historical value. Motion carried 6 -0.
5. The commission discussed the use of stucco in the historic district, no action taken
6. Future agenda items: Discussion on the partnership with other county and preservation
organizations for a Preservation Day activity May 11th 10:00 am — 3:00 p.m.
7. Motion to adjourn made by Ben Vaughan, and seconded by Douglas Cox, Motion carried
6 -0
Meeting adjourned at 4:43 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 13th DAY OF MARCH, 2013.
Paul Denney, Chairman