01/29/2007 MINUTESMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CITY OF PARIS CITY HALL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2007
4:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The Historic Preservation Commission meeting was called to order by
Chairman Arvin Starrett at 4:00 P.M.
A. The following members were present:
Arvin Starrett, Chairman
Nancy Partridge
Sharon Nabors
Susan Scholz
Ann Rogers
Paul Denney
Alternate: Brian Wear
The following members were absent:
Pike Burkhart
Alternate: Vanessa Preston
B. Also present was Lisa Wright, Historic Preservation Officer, and
Bethany Golden, Main Street Manager.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. Motion made by Brain Wear,
seconded by Susan Scholz, to approve the minutes for January 10, 2007.
Motion carried 7 -0.
3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificates ofAppropriateness:
A. 29 E. Plaza - Paris Prom and Bridal - Alex Pickering stated that the
small sign will go underneath the awning which will still allow for the
eight foot of clearance that is required. The main sign will be placed
above the awning. This is along the same lines as the signs at
Michelle's Crafts. Motion was made to approve the COA by Paul
Denney, seconded by Ann Rogers. Motion carried 7 -0.
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4. Discussion of and possible action regarding the following structures
considered by code inspectors to be in violation of Article N of Chapter 7 of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, entitled
"Substandard and Dangerous Buildings and Structures," to determine
whethersuch buildings or structures can be rehabilitated and designated on
the National Register of Historic Places, as a recorded Texas Historic
Landmark, or as historic property as designated by the City Council of the
City of Paris:
A. 756 6h Street N. W,
B. 674 13t`' Street N. W.
C. 1400 block W. Washington
D. 2600 block Clark Lane
E. 3220 Lamar Avenue
F. 2925 Lamar Avenue
G. 351100 Street N.E.
Motion was made by Susan Scholz, seconded by Brian Wear, to send all
except (E), 3220 Lamar Avenue, to the Building and Standards Commission
for demolition since they cannot be rehabilitated nor do they have significant
historical value. Motion carried 7 -0.
Sharron Nabors requested that (E) be discussed separately. Chairman
Starrett reminded the Commissioners that it was only the job of HPC to
determine whether a structure would be eligible as a landmark, not whether
or not the house was not bad enough to demolish. The latter is the job of BSC
only. It was the consensus of the Commissioners that (E) does not meet the
architectural standard of a landmark. Sharon Nabors stated she hates to see
a nice house go down. Motion was made by Susan Scholz, seconded by
Brian Wear, to send (E) to BSC for review since it does not have significant
historical value. Motion carried 7 -0.
5. Presentation by Sue Ann Pemberton, Main Street Architects, and workshop
to receive, discuss, and take possible action on the Design Standards for the
Downtown and Church Street Historic Districts. Sue Ann Pemberton stated
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that although they were granted an extension in November, it was not long
enough to get done what needs to have done. She stated that we are in a final
draft mode which completes the agreement with the Texas Historical
Commission, although we have several things to clean up at this point. She
stated, when preparing standards for neighborhoods, the standards mean
nothing if owners do not recognize or realize what they have. Ms. Pemberton
went through the draft with the Commissioners.
Lisa Wright asked Ms. Pemberton how much more time she needed to get a
good draft completed, and she advised 60 days. Ms. Pemberton said she
would like another 30 days to get the draft in better condition and then would
like to meet again. Ann Rogers asked if these standards could be extended
to areas not in a district, such as stand -alone homes, and Ms. Pemberton
stated they could. Ms. Wright said she would request another extension from
Josh Lasserre. No action was taken at this time.
6. Receipt of report from the Historic Preservation Officer. The HPO reported
that Mr. Faber had been working on the home on 31st, and that the City was
keeping an eye on the project to make sure he was continuing to work. She
reported that she also advised Mr. Faber's attorney that the City would likely
be citing Mr. Faber on his downtown building because of severe roof damage,
and she has received reports that Mr. Faber has hired a roofer for that
building as well. Finally, Ms. Wright advised the Commission that the work
on the Miramar was still advancing, but little had been done in the last several
weeks because Mr. Tacuyan was required to obtain an asbestos survey, so
this has delayed the start a bit; however, the survey is completed and he
should be starting his roof replacement soon.
7. Requested items for future agendas. There were none.
8. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 14TH DAY OF MARCH, 2007.
Arvin Starre , Chairman