08/12/2009 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2009
12:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The Historic Preservation Commission meeting was called to order by Arvin Starrett,
Chairman.
A. The following members were present:
Arvin Starrett, Chairman
Paul Denney, Vice- Chairman (arrived late 12:10 pm)
Susan Scholz, Secretary
Douglas Cox
Jerry Raper
Matt Coyle
B. The following members were absent:
Ben Vaughan
C. Also present were Jeanna Scott, Administrative Assistant.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (July 27, 2009)
Motion was made by Susan Scholz, seconded by Matt Coyle to approve the minutes for
the July 27, 2009 meeting. Motion carried 6 -0.
3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificate of Appropriateness:
C. 102 Clarksville Street — Sonya Shipman — Motion was made by Susan Scholz,
seconded by Douglas Cox to approve the COA. Motion carried 5 -0.
B. 111 Lamar Avenue — Daniel Gallery — Kari Daniel presented the petition,
explaining the new sign will be designed to match the current sign. Motion was
made by Matt Coyle, seconded by Susan Scholz to approve the COA. Motion
carried 5 -0.
A. 104 Bonham — Capital One — Motion was made by Susan Scholz, seconded by
Jerry Raper to approve the COA. Motion carried 5 -0
4. Discussion of and possible action on expanding the northern boundaries of the
Downtown Historic District.
Commissioners discussed the possibilities of expanding the northern boundary of the
Downtown Historic District to encompass the northern areas from Graham to Pine Bluff.
S. Discussion of and possible action on a financial contribution for the proposed northern
Gateway Park.
Commissioners discussed the possibility of allocating funds for the proposed Gate Way
Park.
Motion was made by Matt Coyle, seconded by Jerry Raper to request City Council
allocate $15,000 from the current 2009 Historic Preservation budget as a gift for the
proposed Gateway Park. Motion carried 5 -0. Paul Denney abstained.
6 Discussion of and possible action regarding the following structures considered by code
inspectors to be in violation of Article III of Chapter 7 o f the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Paris, Paris, Texas, entitled "Substandard and Dangerous Buildings and
Structures, " to determine whether such 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. 2310 3R' Street S.E.; Lot 13, City Block 170 -C
B. 86317`` Street S.E.; Lot 10, Block B, Crockett Place
C. 1007 Fitzhugh; Lot S S' of 12 and all of 13, Block 2, Fitzhugh Addition
D. 907 Grove; Lot 12A -13, Block 1, Fitzhugh Addition
E. 702 East Booth; Lot 16, City Block 63-A
F. 316019th Street N. W.; Lot N % 41, City Block 297
G. 2003 West Campbell; Lot 5-A, City Block 237 A
H. 515 27th Street N. W.; Lot N Y2 37 All 38, Block 6, Sperry's 1st Addition
I. 1525 West Walker, Lot 4, Block 7, Colonial Addition
Motion was made by Susan Scholz, seconded by Paul Denney, to send all structures to
the Building and Standards Commission for demolition since they cannot be rehabilitated
nor do they have significant historical value. Motion carried 6 -0.
7. Request items for future agendas. There were none.
8. The meeting adjourned at 12:42 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 24TH DAY OF AUGUST,
Arvin Starred, Chairman