03/13/2013 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY MARCH 13, 2013
12:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The Historic Preservation Commission meeting was called to order by Paul Denney,
Chairman 12:10 p.m.
A. The following members were present: Paul Denney, Douglas Cox, Britin Bostick,
and David Stewart
B. The following members were absent: Ben Vaughn, Laurie Redus, and Nancy
Anderson
C. Also present: Cheri Bedford, Main Street Manager and Historic Preservation
Officer, Karol Lyn Moore, owner of 133 Clarksville
2. Approval of minutes from February 25, 2013. Motion was made by Britin Bostick,
seconded by Douglas Cox Motion carried 4 -0
3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificate of Appropriateness:
A. 131 Lamar Avenue: Karol Lyn Moore
Karolyn presented the signage request for the SOHO Spa Bar. She requests
put her window signage on both sides of the door, but was open to
suggestions. She stated it will be 33" in diameter. It was discussed placing the
sign on one side, and she was agreeable. There was discussion as to the
removal of the Bowden's Sign or alternatives.
Motion made by Britin Bostick and seconded by David Stewart to approve
sign design no larger than 33 inches in diameter, Motion Carried 4 -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. 778 E. Hickory
Code Enforcement recommendation to demolish structure
B. 1030 E. Hickory
Code Enforcement recommendation to demolish structure.
C. 943 W. Sherman
Code Enforcement recommendation to demolish structure.
D. 417 N.W. 12th Street
Code Enforcement recommendation to demolish structure.
E. 945 W. Cherry
Code Enforcement recommendation to demolish structure.
F. 940 W. Cherry
Code Enforcement recommendation to demolish structure.
G. 433 N.W. 7th Street
Code Enforcement recommendation to demolish structure.
H. 405 N.W. 5th Street
Code Enforcement recommendation to demolish structure.
Motion was made by Britin Bostick, 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 4 -0.
5. Preservation Day activity May 11th 10:00 am — 3:00 p.m. Britin Bostick asked
Commission to consider how they would like to be involved in the activities being
planned. There are trolley rides, Lamar County Historic Museum open. LCHS was asked
to be involved. She requested they would let her know by the April meeting how they
would be involved. She reported on the Main Street Easter Egg Decoration Event at the
Sam Bell Maxey House on March 30, 2013.
6. Motion to adjourn made by Douglas Cox, and seconded by Britin Bostick, Motion carried
4 -0
Meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 25th DAY OF MARCH, 2013.
Paul Denney, Chairman