09/27/2010 MINUTESMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 201.0
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
Paul Denney, Vice - Chairman
Matt Coyle
B. The following members were absent:
Jerry Raper
C. Also present were Jeanna Scott, City Staff, Cheri Bedford, Main Street
Coordinator; and Rhonda Rogers, City Council Member.
2. Approval of minutes.fr•om previous minutes. (September 8, 2010)
Motion was made by Susan Scholz, seconded by Matt Coyle to approve the minutes for
the September 8, 2010 meeting. Motion carried 6 -0.
3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificate of Appropriateness:
A. 32 W. Plaza — Spangler's — Stella Nance, property owner presented the petition.
Ms. Nance stated they want to install a canopy at their property like the one at the
Collegiate Shoppe. The awning will be canvas and black in color, they are also
proposing adding signage to the window areas of the store front. Motion was
made by Susan Scholz, seconded by Matt Coyle to approve the COA. Motion
carried 6 -0.
B. 222 Clarksville Street — Janet Green — Arvin Starrett stated Janet Green phoned
Jeanna Scott, City Staff to let her know she would not be at this meeting. A
special meeting will be held this Friday at 12:00 to discuss this petition as well as
a rule that will allow the commission to act in certain situations. Chairman
Starrett further stated this rule will allow for the alteration of the primary facade
of certain buildings in the Downtown Historic District. These property owners
have faced several hardships in the renovation of the building; even so they have
made an incredible investment and commitment to this historic building.
Chairman Starrett stated the proposed rule would only potential effect one or two
buildings. Paul Denney stated this rule has merit; Mr. Nielsen was given special
attention. Arvin Starrett stated rule will give commissioners the ability to act in
certain situation without setting precedence. No action taken.
4. Discussion of'and possible action on determining dollar amount for Fagade Grant
awards, for the new budget year.
Motion was made by Paul Denney, seconded by Susan Scholz to set the grant rate at
$1,000.00. Motion carried 6 -0.
5. Report and update f -om the Main Street Advisory Board by Matt Coyle. Matt Coyle
made report to the commission.
6. Report from City Staff.'
A. Certificate of Appropriateness — Jeanna Scott, city staff, reported a total of 36
certificates were issued, 12 routine maintenance and 24 board approved.
B. Fagade Grant Awards — Jeanna Scott, city staff, reported a total of $3653.76
fagade grants were awarded year to date.
C. Code Violations — Jeanna Scott, city staff, reported to commissioners on the three
current code violations in the historic district and there status.
7. Future agenda items. There were none.
Meeting adjourned at 4:33 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 13`h DAY OF OCTOBER, 2010.
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