10/25/2010 MINUTESMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2010
4:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. 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
B. The following members were absent:
Paul Denney, Vice - Chairman
C. Also present were Jeanna Scott, City Staff, Shawn Napier, Historic Preservation
Officer, Cheri Bedford, Main Street Coordinator; and Rhonda Rogers, City
Council Member.
2. Approval of minutes from previous minutes. (October 13, 2010)
Motion was made by Susan Scholz, seconded by Jerry Raper to approve the minutes for
the October 13, 2010 meeting. Motion carried 6 -0.
3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificate of'Appropriateness:
A. 106 E. Kaufman — Suzy Harper property owner presented the petition. Ms.
Harper stated they want to install a light above the front porch for security.
Motion was made by Susan Scholz, seconded by Jerry Raper to approve the COA.
Motion carried 5 -0.
B. 222 Clarksville Street — David Norris business owner presented the petition. Mr.
Norris stated they need a door installed on the west side of the building to be able
to take in delivers when the business is not open. Motion was made by Susan
Scholz, seconded by Jerry Raper to approve the COA. Motion carried 5 -0.
C. 115 S. Main Street — Bob Bowden owner of Bowden's presented the petition. Mr.
Bowden stated they are going to use a vinyl wrap on the sign and will be changing
the graphics periodically. Motion was made by Susan Scholz, seconded by Jerry
Raper to approve the COA. Motion carried 5 -0.
D. The Plaza — Southeast Corner — Cheri Bedford, Main Street Coordinator
presented the petition. Ms. Bedford stated that Ms. Louise Haygood is donating a
stand along clock to be placed on the fountain side of the Plaza. Ms. Bedford
stated that the best location for the clock to be visible is on the Southeast corner.
Commissioners asked if there was a better location. Shawn Napier stated that
after careful review of the site, it was determined that the clock would be most
visible on the southeast corner. Ms. Bedford further stated that Ms. Haygood
would like to have a plaque in her husband's honor placed at the base of the
clock. Commissioners voiced concerns of a monument style marker and
suggested a bronze plaque to be placed at ground level at the base of the clock.
Ms. Bedford stated she would suggest this to Ms. Haygood and come back to
HPC with the plaque for approval. Motion was made by Susan Scholz, seconded
by Douglas Cox to approve the COA. Motion carried 5 -0.
4. Future agenda items. Sub - committee to look at the possible uses for the Grand Theater
and the reconstruction of the fagade.
8. Meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 22 "d DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2,Uo _�
Arvin arrett, Chairman