09/25/2006 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CITY OF PARIS CITY HALL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
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
Sharon Nabors
Paul Denney, Vice - Chairman
Pike Burkhart
Nancy Partridge
Susan Scholz, Secretary
Alternate: Brian Wear
The following members were absent:
Ann Rogers
Alternate: Vanessa Preston
B. Also present was Lisa Wright, Historic Preservation Officer; Beth
Golden, Main Street Coordinator.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. Motion to approve the minutes
for September 6, 2006, was made by Brian Wear, seconded by Susan Scholz.
Motion carried 7 -0.
3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificates of Appropriateness:
A. Southwest corner of W. Kaufman and 2nd Street S. W. (Old Liberty Bank
Drive - Through) - Richard Hunt, 405 W. Kaufman, is proposing to install
carriage -style doors over the openings in the old drive -thru. There will
not be much metal left showing, 10'in 3 places. He stated that he plans
to eventually stucco or plaster over the metal. The materials will be
smooth western cedar, and the current plans are an opaque stain. He
stated he preferred natural gray, which looks like an old livery stable.
He will come back later with color. Motion was made to approve the
COA by Paul Denney, seconded by Susan Scholz. Motion carried 7 -0.
B. 265 1st Street S.E. - Richard Hunt - Richard Hunt, 405 W. Kaufman, is
proposing to replace rotted materials and install a canopy. Paul
Denney stated that suspended style seems more sympathetic to
downtown. Mr. Hunt stated that he prefers a suspended flat roof, also.
Motion was made to approve the COA by Brian Wear, seconded by
Susan Scholz. Motion carried 7 -0.
C. 3 South Plaza - Matthew Coyle - C - Matt Coyle, 114 S. Main, stated that
they are proposing to uncover the wood windows on the S. Main side.
The trim will be painted to match the metal frames on the existing
windows and storefront. Motion was made to approve the COA by
Brian Wear, seconded by Susan Scholz. Motion carried 7 -0.
D. 131 Lamar Avenue - Bob Bowden - Bob Bowden, 2240 Culbertson,
would like to install a 2 -sided sign, 2" thick metal frame, hollow in the
middle. It will be 3' above the canopy. Motion was made to approve the
COA by Pike Burkhart, seconded by Susan Scholz. Motion carried 7 -0.
E. 523 Church Street- Matt and Amelia Frierson - Richard Hunt, contractor
on this project, stated that he proposes to add a kitchen to the
southeast corner and north side. Motion was made to approve the COA
by Pike Burkhart, seconded by Susan Scholz. Motion carried 7 -0.
F. 333 Grand Avenue - The Salvation Army- Major Tex Ellis stated that the
proposed canvass is identical to the one over Peoples. It is solid
brown with a straight edge. Motion was to approve the COA by Brian
Wear, seconded by Nancy Partridge. Motion carried 7 -0.
G. 115 S. Main Street - Becki Norment - Motion was made to approve the
COA by Nancy Partridge, seconded by Susan Scholz. Motion carried
7 -0.
H. 574 Church Street - Steven Asay, Agent for Owner - Steven Asay
presented an old photo to show what he intends to put back. Arvin
Starrett advised the Commission that he has looked at the property,
and the proposed changes are appropriate. The carport is not original,
so SOI standards would not preclude adding to it. Mr. Asay is
proposing to add decking over the front porch coming forward
approximately 5'. Motion was made to approve the COA by Paul
Denney, seconded by Nancy Partridge. Motion carried 7 -0.
1. 322 Church Street- Episcopal Day School, by Suzy Harper- Motion was
made to approve the COA by Brian Wear, seconded by Susan Scholz.
Motion carried 7 -0.
J. 255 1st Street S.W. - WB Millwork, by Suzy Harper - Suzy Harper, 545
Johns Woods Drive, advised the Commission that she planned to
repaint the building a color similar to the red brick on the building next
to it. She stated that she wanted to remove this building as a precedent
for allowing masonry to be painted in a non - masonry color. Motion was
made to approve the COA by Pike Burkhart, seconded by Susan Scholz.
Motion carried 7 -0.
K 210 1st Street S.E. - Jeff and Katie Neilson - Katie Neilson, 3745
Woodland, stated that they are wanting to turn attention away from that
side of the building. They are proposing to place plain faced painted
metal doors, the same color as the trim on the windows, on the north
and west side of the building to keep it simple. One the east side, they
would like more attractive doors. The one existing east side door and
the new double doors will be paneled and stained. The garage door will
resemble the double doors in style and color. Ms. Neilson presented
the proposed hardware. Mrs. Neilson presented a photo of proposed
lighting fixtures and said that they will be placed on either side of the
entry doors, either side of garage doors, either side of the patio doors,
and one on the west side by the door. The Commission was of the
consensus that the light fixtures are stylized craftsman and not historic.
The original presentation was original craftsman style and is more
appropriate. Mrs. Neilson also proposed a patio and fence. At this
point, they are not sure whether they want a 6' wood fence or and 8'
fence with a brick base. Chairman Starrett said the proposed material,
Trex, is not disallowed because it looks like wood; however, he stated
that he is reluctant to grant the fence if they are unsure about using
brick. Paul Denney said brick underpinning will help with security.
Motion was made by Brian Wear, seconded by Susan Scholz, to
approve the COA, excluding the fence and with the condition that the
light fixtures be those that were previously approved. Motion carried
7 -0.
L. 926 Church Street - James McClesky - Ms. Wright advised the
Commission that Mr. McClesky is converting an open carport to an
enclosed garage to match the same style as the rest of the exterior.
Motion was made to approve the COA by Paul Denney, seconded by
Susan Scholz. Motion carried 7 -0.
4. Consideration of and action on awarding the following facade grants:
A. Southwest corner of W. Kaufman and 2nd Street S. W. (Old Liberty Bank
Drive - Through) - Richard Hunt- Motion was made to approve the grant
by Brian Wear, seconded by Susan Scholz. Motion carried 7 -0.
B. 265 1st Street S.E. - Richard Hunt - Motion was made to approve the
grant by Pike Burkhart, seconded by Nancy Partridge. Motion carried
7 -0.
C. 115 S. Main Street - Becki Norment - Motion was made to approve the
grant by Brian Wear, seconded by Paul Denney. Motion carried 7 -0.
D. 926 Church Street -James McClesky- Motion was made to approve the
grant by Nancy Partridge, seconded by Pike Burkhart. Motion carried
7 -0.
- - --- CONSENT AGENDA - - - --
[Items appearing on this consent agenda may be approved by a single
vote of the Commission, with such approval applicable to all items
appearing on said agenda. If any Commission member desires to
discuss and consider separately any item appearing on the consent
agenda, that Commission member may do so by requesting that the
item be removed from the consent agenda and considered as a
separate item.]
5. 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
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. 762 6th Street S.E.
B. 605 10th Street S.E.
C. 3050 W. Campbell
D. 1421 W. Kaufman
E. 6711th Street N. W.
F. 121 11th Street N. W.
G. 101 24th Street N. W.
H. 134 1st Street S.W. (Repair Only)
L 26 2nd Street N.E. (Repair Only)
Motion was made by Paul Denney, seconded by Brian Wear, that all of the
structures be referred to the Building and Standards Commission for
demolition since they cannot be rehabilitated nor do they have significant
historical value, with the specific exception that two of the structures are
being presented for board up only. Motion carried 7 -0.
-~- -- END CONSENT AGENDA - - - --
6. Request items for future agendas. Pike Burkhart asked if the City could adopt
some kind of demolition by neglect ordinance. Ms. Wright advised that the
staff if reviewing the International Property Maintenance Code to see if this
will work.
7. Receipt of report from the Historic Preservation Officer. Lisa Wright
presented to the Board handouts on the report. She also advised that the City
had just learned it was successful in the Brown lawsuit. She stated that the
most important aspect of this win was that the Federal Court found the City's
ordinance Constitutional and that the Board was within its rights to enforce
it as it did.
8. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 P.M.
APPROVED THIS 30TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2006.
Arvin S rett, Chairman