04/08/2009 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2009
12:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
The Historic Preservation Commission meeting was called to order by Arvin Starrett,
Chairman.
A. The following members were present:
Arvin Starrett, Chainnan
Paul Denney, Vice - Chairman
Ben Vaughan
Jerry Raper
Matt Coyle
B. The following members were absent:
Brad Archer
Susan Scholz, Secretary
C. Also present was Jeanna Scott, Administrative Assistant.
2. Approval of minutes, from previous meetings (March 11, 2009)
Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Matt Coyle to approve March 11, 2009
minutes. Motion carried 5 -0.
3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificate of Appropriateness:
A. 104 Lamar Avenue — Gary L. Waite — Gary Waite stated renovating building and
wants to put compressor on awning where existing compressors are located. The
compressor will be placed between the two existing compressors and will not be visible
unless you are standing directly in front of it. Current supports are adequate to support
additional compressor. Ben Vaughan asked what other options are available other than
mounting on canopy? Mr. Waite stated roof not an option due to problems with leaking.
The roof has a foam overlay and is hard but you can't put weight on it or it will leak. Mr.
Waite further stated this is the only other option and it's not a good option, pipes would
have to be ran up the side of the building. Ben Vaughan stated the conduit could be
painted, preferable solution to another ac unit on the canopy. Arvin Starrett stated
guidelines state must be out of line of sight, existing units grandfathered, if we allow this
it could set precedent. Paul Denney stated a platform could be attached to allow the ac
unit to be placed on the roof and only a small portion of the unit will be visible from the
street. Mr. Denney further stated ideal situation would be to change out existing units to
larger units. Gary Waite stated that already have a larger unit serving the offices. This
unit will be placed between two existing units and will be out of sight. Mr. Waite stated a
trade off would be the removal of the existing window unit and replacement of the
window glass. The function of the canopy was to hold the ac units.
Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Jerry Raper that the request does not
meet the Texas Historical Commissions standards and voting to approve goes against the
standard. Motion carried 5 -0
Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Matt Coyle to deny the COA. Motion
carried 5 -0.
4. Consideration of and action on the following Facade Grants.
A. 125 — 139 Bonham — Scott McDowell — Motion was made by Paul Denney,
seconded by Matt Coyle to award the grant. Motion carried 5 -0.
5. Discussion of and action on placing Citizens Forums on future agenda.
Paul Denney stated he requested this item be placed on the agenda. Gary Brown could
not speak because he was not on the agenda. Arvin Starrett stated he is equally
frustrated, however if discussion and action is taken, we could be in violation of the open
meetings act. No legal counsel available for HPC meetings. Ben Vaughan stated if you
are on the agenda you can speak, but he is equally concerned about having legal counsel
available just in case. Matt Coyle stated it would be nice to listen to citizens concerns but
legally what would be able to do. Motion made not to place Citizens Forums on agenda
by Ben Vaughan, motion died lack of a second. Motion made by Arvin Starrett,
seconded by Paul Denney to table this item. Motion carried 5 -0.
6. Discussion of and action on the Design Guidelines.
Arvin Starrett brought the commissioners up -to -date on the status of the Design
Guidelines.
7. Request items for future agendas. Place 717 8th Street S.E., back on the list for Building
and Standards.
8. The meeting adjourned at 12:28 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 27TH DAY OF APRIL, 2009.
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Arvin eft, Chairman