01/24/2011 MINUTESMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2011
4:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
The Historic Preservation Commission meeting was called to order by Arvin Starrett,
Chairman at 4:00 p.m.
A. The following members were present:
Arvin Starrett, Chairman
Douglas Cox
Ben Vaughan
Susan Scholz, Secretary
Matt Coyle
Jerry Raper
B. The following members were absent:
Paul Denney, Vice - Chairman
C. Also present were Jeanna Scott, City Staff, Zachary Branch, Ex- Officio; and
Rhonda Rogers, City Council Member.
2. Approval of minutes from previous minutes. (January 12, 2011)
Motion was made by Susan Scholz, seconded by Matt Coyle to approve the minutes for
the January 12, 2011 meeting. Motion carried 5 -0.
Ben Vaughan arrived at 4:03 p.m.
3. Consideration of and action on the. following Certificate of Appropriateness:
A. 123 Clarksville Street — David Stewart, business owner, presented the petition.
Mr. Stewart stated he has a big problem with water coming into the building when it
rains. He would like to re -brisk the columns and add a channel box and down spout to
get rain water away from the building. Mr. Stewart further stated he will channel the
water away from the building using a gutter installed with the new sidewalks that will
deflect the water to the street. He is further proposing painting and repairing canopy and
stucco above the canopy. Commissioners requested Mr. Stewart try and clean the stucco
using TSP and bleach or JOMAX and a soft brush. Motion was made by Susan Scholz,
seconded by Matt Coyle to approve of removal of down spout and its replacement as
presented, the removal of the non historic brick column and its replacement, along with
its partner on the east corner and cleaning of the stucco. Motion carried 6 -0.
4. Consideration of and action on the following Fagade Grant:
A. 123 Clarksville Street — David Stewart — Motion was made by Susan Scholz,
seconded by Jerry Raper to approve the fagade grant. Motion carried 6 -0.
S. Report, discussion and possible action on the findings of the sub - committee regarding the
revisions of'the Certificate ofAppropriateness. Matt Coyle made report to
commissioners. Mr. Coyle stated he would like to add a cover page that would help
explain the COA process. Commissioners requested City Staff drawn up and bring back
to the commissioners for approval.
6. Report, discussion and possible action,from City Staff on proposed changes to the Sign
Ordinance and Design Guidelines by the sub - committee: Staff to meet with sub-
committee and review recommendations.
A. House Jewelty Sign — Jeanna Scott, City Staff read excerpt from the Sign
Ordinance that governs nominating historic signs. Commissioners requested additional
signs be added to the list of historic signs.
7. Future agenda items. None
Meeting adjourned at 4:33 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 9t" DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2011.
Arvin ett, Chainnan