07/25/2011 MINUTESMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MONDAY, JULY 25, 2011
4:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The Historic Preservation Commission meeting was called to order by Paul Denney,
Vice - Chairman at 4:03 p.m.
A. The following members were present:
Paul Denney, Vice - Chairman
Douglas Cox
Ben Vaughan
Matt Coyle
Nancy Anderson
David Stewart
B. The following members were absent:
Arvin. Starrett, Chairman
C. Also present were Jeanna Scott, Historic Preservation Officer; Cheri Bedford,
Main Street Manager; and Matt Frierson, Council member.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (June 8, 2011)
Motion was made by Matt Coyle, seconded by Ben Vaughan to approve the June 8, 2011
meeting minutes. Motion carried 6 -0.
3. Consideration of'and action on the following Certificate of Appropriateness:
A. 7 East Plaza — Randy Radar — Cheri Bedford, Main Street Manager represented
the petition. Ms. Bedford stated that Randy Radar does not like the way the
previously approved windows look. Mr. Radar went to Taylor glass with the
specifications and they came up with a window that would fit the opening better.
The window will be a non - operable vinyl window with a mullion placed on the
window which will be custom made for the opening. Motion was made by Nancy
Anderson, seconded by Matt Coyle to approve the motion. Paul Denney stated he
prefers the window that was previously approved to the solid non offset window.
Ben Vaughan stated he prefers to see a wood window that would be similar
to the original historical windows of the era to a solid non - operable window.
Jeanna Scott asked why this window is not approvable. Paul Denney stated it is
not a true offset window it is of one plane and when you step back it wouldn't
look like what was once there. Matt Coyle asked is there any ideas on how to
even out the windows in there now. We don't want to be cost prohibited for
windows made for this building; we don't want to put the brakes on this project,
when he has someone waiting to occupy the building. Motion carried 3 approved
and 3 opposed. Motion died. Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by
Douglas Cox to table this item. Motion carried 6 -0.
B. 115 S Main — Creative Candy Designs - Alex Pickering, Scott's Custom Signs
represented the petition. Ms. Pickering stated this sign will be replacing the
Almost Welcome Sign currently attached to the front of the building. Motion was
made by Douglas Cox, seconded by Matt Coyle to approve the COA. Motion
carried 6 -0.
C. 136 Clarksville — The Skinny Grille — Kenya Edzards, business owner,
represented the petition. Ms. Edzards stated she has additional information
regarding the color for the awning. Ms. Edzards presented examples of the liquid
copper paint for the canopy. The paint has actual copper in the paint so that it will
age like real copper, the other exterior painted areas of the building will be
painted a dark brown color. Alex Pickering, Scott's Custom Signs, represented
the sign portion of the COA. Ms. Pickering stated that all the dark signage
painted on the building will not be done. They will be doing the window graphics
around the bottom of the windows, the two attached signs and the under the
canopy sign. Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Matt Coyle to
approve the COA. Motion carried 6 -0.
D. 138 Bonham — Main Trading Co. — Alex Pickering, Scott's Custom Signs,
represented the petition. Ms. Pickering stated that the big white box around the
signage does not belong. It will be round with no white background; also the
owner has changed his mind on the paint color. Motion was made by Nancy
Anderson, seconded by Matt Coyle to approve the COA. Motion carried 6 -0.
E. 102 Lamar Avenue — Girls and Cake — Candace Mayer, business owner,
represented the petition. Ms. Mayer stated she is requesting approval of the door
graphics and a under canopy sign to be located under the canopy at the door
entrance on the Is' S. E. side. Motion was made by Nancy Anderson, seconded by
Matt Coyle to approve the COA. Motion carried 6 -0.
F. 559 Church Street — Tim Wilhite, contractor, represented the petition. Mr.
Wilhite they are proposing removing all roofing layers and replace with the slate
color composition shingle. Mr. Wilhite offered an example of the shingle that
was similar to the exiting shingle. Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded
by Douglas Cox to approve the COA. Motion carried 6 -0.
4. Consideration of and action on the following Fagade Grants:
A. 15 P Street S.E. and 102 Lamar Avenue — Gary Waite — Motion was made by
Ben Vaughan, seconded by Nancy Anderson to approve the Fagade Grant.
Motion carried 6 -0.
B. 35 and 39 Lamar Avenue — Richard Dixon — Motion was made by Ben Vaughan,
seconded by Matt Coyle to approve the Facade Grant. Motion carried 6 -0.
C. 7 East Plaza — Randy Rader — Motion was made by Matt Coyle, seconded by Ben
Vaughan, to approve the Facade Grant. Motion carried 6 -0.
5. Future agenda items. Discussion item on owner agent representing petition. Elections of
Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary.
6. Meeting adjourned at 4:57 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 10th DAY OF AUGUST, 2
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