05/17/2012 MINUTESMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012
4:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
The Historic Preservation Commission meeting was called to order by Arvin Starrett,
Chairman at 4:01 p.m.
A. The following members were present:
Arvin Starrett, Chairman
Paul Denney, Vice - Chairman
Britin Bostick
David Stewart
Douglas Cox
B. The following members were absent:
Nancy Anderson
Ben Vaughan
C. Also present Jeanna Scott, Historic Preservation Officer; Kent McIlyar, City
Attorney; John Lestock, Assistant City Attorney; Shawn Napier, Director of
Engineering, Planning and Development; Robert Talley, Code Enforcement
Supervisor; and Cheri Bedford, Main Street Manager.
2. Discussion of and possible action on recommendations to City Council regarding
revisions to Article III, Substandard and Dangerous Buildings and Structures Ordinance
2002 -032, Section 7 -50.
Jeanna Scott reviewed the proposed revisions for commissioners. Arvin Starrett stated
these minor changes address my concerns over properties already designated historic
properties. Mr. Starrett stated he still has concerns regarding powers of the commission.
Mr. Starrett further stated we need to add a section to 7 -153 (e) Powers of the Historic
Preservation Commission ordinance to address the proposed changes in the building and
standards which will give the commission power to act. Also Mr. Starrett would like to
see a longer time frame regarding holding a structure from demolition from a 90 day to
180 day period on designated structures in the district. Kent McIlyar stated there could be
a possible conflict, City Council wouldn't want to see buildings held up for an extended
period of time, that is why they established the task force, they have great concern that
contractors or staff is not taking down structures in a timely matter. Commissioners
discussed extending the time frame from 90 days to 180 days and it was the general
consensus of the commission that the time frame should be extended. Motion was made
by Paul Denney, seconded by Douglas Cox to approve the revisions to Article I11,
Substandard and Dangerous Buildings and Structures Ordinance 2002 -032, Section 7 -50,
with the addition of 180 calendar days for deferment from the 90 days stated in Section 7-
50 (0. Motion carried 5 -0.
3. Future agenda items. Demolition by Neglect ordinance and extended powers addition to
HPC Ordinance.
4. Meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 13" DAY OF JUNE, 2012.
Arv' tarrett, Chairman