11/13/2006 MINUTESMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CITY OF PARIS CITY HALL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 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
Ann Rogers
Paul Denney
Pike Burkhart
Nancy Partridge
Susan Scholz (arrived at 4:10)
Alternate: Brian Wear
The following members were absent:
Sharon Nabors
Alternate: Vanessa Preston
B. Also present was Lisa Wright, Historic Preservation Officer, and Beth
Golden, Main Street Coordinator.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (September 25, 2006; October
11, 2006; October 12, 2006) Motion to approve the minutes as presented was
made by Pike Burkhart, seconded by Brian Wear. Motion carried 6 -0.
3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificates of Appropriateness:
A. 107 E. Kaufman - City of Paris - Todd Varner presented the City's
application to the Commission. Motion was made to approve the COA
by Paul Denney, seconded by Nancy Partridge. Motion carried 6 -0.
Chairman Arvin Starrett moved to Item 3 -C next.
C. 136 Clarksville Street - Lyn Campbell - Arvin Starrett stated that the
design guideline lays out specific fonts that can be used in signage,
and the font in this sign does not meet the requirements of the
guidelines, nor does the sign qualify as a logo, which would exempt it
from the font requirement. Motion to deny the COA was made by Pike
Burkhart, seconded by Brian Wear. Motion carried 6 -0.
Susan Scholz arrived at4:10 P.M. The Commission moved back to Item
3 -B. Motion was made to recuse Arvin Starrett and Paul Denney by
Brian Wear, seconded by Pike Burkhart. Motion carried 5 -0.
B. 322 Lamar Avenue - First United Methodist Church - Paul Denney
presented information regarding the COA. He stated that there are two
playgrounds that need canopies over them to keep the sun out. The
color of the canopies will match the building so that they will appear to
disappear. Motion was made to approve the COA by Brian Wear,
seconded by Ann Rogers. Motion carried 5 -0.
Motion was made for Arvin Starrett and Paul Denney to return to the
meeting by Pike Burkhart, seconded by Brian Wear. Motion carried 5 -0.
D. 504 Lamar Avenue - Jerry and Eva Tacuyan - Motion was made to
approve the COA by Paul Denney, seconded by Nancy Partridge.
Motion carried 7 -0.
The Commission moved to item 6 -A to accommodate Mr. Tacuyan.
6. Consideration of and action on recommending approval of the following
requests for tax exemption:
A. 504 Lamar Avenue - Jerry and Eva Tacuyan - Motion was made to
approve the tax exemption by Pike Burkhart, seconded by Nancy
Partridge. Motion carried 7 -0.
The Commission moved back to Item 3 -E.
3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificates of Appropriateness:
E. 929 S. Main Street - Sybil K. Colson and Philip M. Wells - Ms. Colson
advised the Commission that they are proposing a 30" x 48" sign to be
placed at the front of the property. 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 grant.
A. 3 S. Plaza - Matthew Coyle - Motion was made to approve the facade
grant by Brian Wear, seconded by Susan Scholz. Motion carried 7 -0.
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5. Discussion of and possible action regarding the following structures
considered by code inspectors to be in violation of Article 111 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. 25 31st Street S.E.
B. 1000 30th Street N. W.
C. 1130 30th Street N.W.
D. 1900 block W. Campbell
E. Lot across from 1070 30th Street N. W.
F. 2690 W. Campbell
Motion was made by Brian Wear, seconded by Susan Scholz for the
structures in 5 -A thru 5 -F to be referred to the Building and Standards
Commission since the structures do not have historic significance. Motion
carried 6 -0.
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7. Presentation by Sue Ann Pemberton, Main StreetArchitects, of the draft of the
revised Design Guidelines for the Commercial and Residential Districts. Sue
Ann Pemberton, Preservation Architect from San Antonio, stated that the
guidelines have been modified and expanded from the draft provided to them.
There have been several additional photos and diagrams added. The
descriptions throughout were also too broad —they will be need to revised to
be specific to Church Street. The exception to that will be in the glossary —by
expanding the glossary and using examples all around Paris means there will
be less updates required to the glossary when additional districts are added.
The terminology will be the same no matter what district it is in. The glossary
for the commercial district is expanded to about 23 pages. Sue Ann will take
photos of various roofs to identify those that are appropriate and those that
are not. Arvin Starrettwould like for Lisa to send Sue Ann Pemberton specific
rules adopted by the Commission to make sure they get into the draft. Sue
Ann state she can have another good quality draft by the end of the year.
Arvin Starrett recommended a one agenda item meeting to consider each item
item in the guidelines line -by -line.
8. Request items for future agendas. Update on Mr. Brown's fence.
9. Meeting adjourned at 4.45 P.M.
APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2007.
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