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08/02/2004 MINUTESMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 2, 2004 The Planning and Zoning Commission met Monday, August 2, 2004, 5:30 P.M., Love Civic Center, 2025 S. Collegiate, Paris, Texas with the following members present: 1. Benny Plata 2. Carl Lucas 3. Bobby L. Myers 4. Marshall Kent 5. Reeves Hayter 6. Brad Archer 7. Russell McCain S. Barbara Forrest Lisa Wright, the Director of Community Development was also present. 1. The meeting was called to order by Reeves Hayter. 2. The minutes from the (July 6, 2004) meeting were approved with a motion by Carl Lucas, seconded by Brad Archer. Motion carried by a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays. Barbara Forrest is now present at the meeting. 3. Public Hearing to consider the petition of Jim and Sandra Lassiter for a change in zoning from a One - Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) to a Two - Family Dwelling District (2F) on Lot 17, City Block 255 -A, being located at 224 25th Street NE. The public hearing was declared open. Jim Lassiter, 725 42nd SE, spoke in favor of the petition stating that he had a rental house on the property that recently burned, in May. Mr. Lassiter is requesting zoning on the property for a duplex. The property right behind him, that adjoins his property on the east side (the back of his property), has 2 duplexes on it. There are other duplexes in the area around Mr. Lassiter's property. Mr. Lassiter Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 2 stated that the duplexes would increase the tax base. The cost to build the duplex is approximately $58,000 to $60,000 dollars. Mr. Lassiter stated that none of the neighbors that he has contacted have a problem with a nice new brick structure being built on the property. There was no opposition, the public hearing was declared closed. 4. Consideration of and action on the petition of Jim and Sandra Lassiter for a change in zoning from a One - Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) to a Two - Family Dwelling District (2F) on Lot 17, City Block 255 -A, being located at 224 25th Street NE. Motion was made to approve the petition by Benny Plata, seconded by Carl Lucas. Motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays. 5. Public Hearing to consider the petition of Richard Hardison for a change in zoning from a Two - Family Dwelling District (2F) to a Multiple - Family Dwelling District No. 1 (MF -1) on Lot 5, City Block 112 -B, being located at 521 12th Street SE. The public hearing was declared open. There was no one present to speak in favor of or in opposition to the petition. The public hearing was declared closed. 6. Consideration of and action on the petition of Richard Hardison for a change in zoning from a Two - Family Dwelling District (2F) to a Multiple - Family Dwelling District No. 1 (MF -1) on Lot 5, City Block 112 -B, being located at 521 12t' Street SE. Motion was made to table the petition by Bobby Myers, seconded by Marshall Kent. Motion to table carried by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays. Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 3 7. Public Hearing to consider the petition of the Historic Preservation Commission for a designation of Historic Overlay District No. 2 (HD) on parts of South Church, South Main, and 1St Street SW. The following described area will be known as the South Church, South Main, and 1St Street SW Historic District. Starting at the intersection of West Sherman Street and 1St Street SW, then south along 1St Street SW to Hearne Avenue, then east along Hearne Avenue to South Church Street, then north along South Church Street to Kaufman Street. This is the general description of the area with the following additions and exclusions. The following lots are west of 1St Street SW and shall be included in the area: City Block 137, Lots 6, 6A, 7, 8, 9,10,11 and 12; City Block 149, Lots 6, 7, 8, 9,10,11 and 12; City Block 156, Lots 7, 8, 9,10,11,12 and 13. The following lots are east of South Church Street and shall be included in the area: City Block 181, Lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 9; City Block 140, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15; City Block 159, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 15B, 16,17 and 18A. The following lots are north of Hearne Avenue and shall be excluded from the area: City Block 157, Lots 18, 19, 20 and 21; City Block 158 - A, Lot 3. The public hearing was declared open. Arvin Starrett, 629 Church Street, Historic Preservation Commission Chairman, spoke in favor of the petition stating that the Commissioners looked at this district long and hard and there were revisions over a period of time. A public hearing was held earlier this year and later a neighborhood meeting was held in order to answer questions or get input from citizens with regard to the district and then held the second formal public hearing with results which were forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The nine members and alternates Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 4 of the Commission were unanimous in their decision, six of those nine members are property owners within the district. Troy Elliot, 643 Church Street, new resident in the district, stated that he bought his house in the area for 2 reasons, (1) for historic purposes to teach his son a lesson about the value of his street and (2) as an investment for himself and other members of his family. Mr. Elliot stated that he doesn't quite know what he is doing but trust those people that he knows on the historic commission to lead him in the right direction. Sue Lancaster, who owns a historic house on S. Church spoke in favor of the petition stating that when KPB was started and they were cleaning S. Church and one of the properties was a very dilapidated, historic home that was in very, very bad condition. Many members of the group that was cleaning stated that the house should be torn down. There was something that said "don't pull me down, I'm part of Paris history." Ms. Lancaster contacted the man who bought the house from the family who had lived there since 1887 (the Kirpatrick Family). Ms. Lancaster stated that she purchased the house, much to her husbands alarm, and began to work on it. They worked on the house for 3 years. There is a world of history in that house, a lot of it is being donated to the museum, some of it has gone to Holy Cross because that family attended Holy Cross. Three generations grew up in the house. Elnita Kirpatrick was a reporter for the Dinner Bell which was the forerunner of the Paris News. Ms. Kirpatrick wrote about the Paris Fire from her front steps, that house did not burn. All of her neighbors across the street burned and then it jumped over and got the other end of her Church Street. It was a real labor of love to restore the house and it would have been so easy to have been torn down and a lot of history would have been lost. We have a real unique opportunity here with all the historic buildings. We are sixth in the State of Texas of having historic buildings but they are dropping at an alarming rate. Ms. Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 5 Lancaster would like to see the buildings covered with the Historic Overlay. Linda Vandever, 540 21St Street NE, spoke in favor of the petition stating that she would like to own a historic home but feels like at this time she is not in a position to properly maintain one. She is interested in preserving the history of Paris and properties in Paris. Many homes in Paris were destroyed by the great fire of 1916 and others that survived that disaster were later torn down in the name of progress. Some still in restorable condition while others were beyond repair. A prime example of needless destruction of one of the finest homes in Paris, one previously owned by the House Family, was torn down on Clarksville Street several years ago to build the Williamsburg Shopping Center. The areas of South Main and South Church are one of the few areas left in Paris with a concentrated group of historic homes. The others are scattered throughout the city and are rapidly deteriorating. Over the last few years Ms. Vandever has visited several cities and towns that have historic designations and the value of those cities is indescribable. Ms. Vandever would like avoid the destruction and the defacing of property that adds so much to the rich history of this city. Linda Ridder, Executive Director of Paris Living Community Development Corporation, spoke in favor of the petition stating that part of their mission is to revitalize the neighborhoods of Downtown Paris and is dedicated to doing so in a style that is aesthetically compatible with the architecture of the area. The homes have a vintage look and the colors are appropriate for the area. Ms. Ridder came to Paris two years ago for her interview and while driving around noticed a lot of deterioration and thought that this was going to be a big job. One of the things that helped her to take on the task was driving down South Church and Main and seeing some of the beautiful homes there. Ms. Ridder stated that she saw those "diamonds." Paris Living hosted a meeting in June to provide residents the opportunity to talk about Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 6 historic designations and to get their questions answered. During the meeting Ms. Ridder heard some of the residents say "this infringes on our personal rights ", or we have already spent a lot of time and money preserving our homes so why do we need to be told now what to do. Paris Living owns property on both SW Ft Street and Church Street as well as in some of the areas that are on streets that will eventually be covered by the overlay of this historic district. Ms. Ridder feels that historical preservation is a good tool for economic development, providing outside dollars in the form of tourism, for example. Historic preservation is much more than that, it is much more than those dollars that we will gain, it is about being good stewards of what past generations have left for us. It is about providing a way, a means to preserving that history for future generations. On behalf of Paris Living's Board and those future generations, Ms. Ridder urged the Commission to pass the historic designation. A.W. Clem spoke in favor of the petition stating that several years ago they were considering what to do with their law firm. One decision that was made was to buy the old Texas Hotel from Margie Bell and spend a pot full of money on restoring it. Mr. Clem stated that they could have gutted the building, made it contemporary, put a false front on it but they really had faith in this community. Mr. Clem remembers the homes on Clarksville and Church Street, how beautiful they were. Mr. Clem and others bought several buildings downtown and invested a lot because they really believed the downtown area is going to be a "spiffy place" if the Planning and Zoning Commission does what it is supposed to do. Pike Burkhart, 524 Church, spoke in favor of the petition stating that he thinks Mr. Clem had many good points. Ms. Burkhart's house was built in 1869 and he probably would not have bought the house had he not felt like the City of Paris was headed in the right direction. Organizations have grown out of the grassroots to help save and change Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 7 that area. Mr. Burkhart is chairman of the Keep Paris Beautiful with thirty board members and over 200 members on the committee and their vote is unanimous for the historic designation. Keep Paris Beautiful has been in existence for 4 years and the primary aims is to see that the Historic Overlay District be put in place. It is essential for the well being of the community to get this done. Ann Wyche, Church Street, spoke in favor of the petition stating that she has lived there for 12 years and when she moved here she thought that Paris had some of the nicest people of any town that she has ever lived in. Also, Ms. Wyche stated that Paris has done the worst job in preserving their historical areas of any town that she has ever seen. Ms. Wyche stated that when she moved here, there was a beautiful park with beautiful large trees across the street from St. Joseph's Hospital. There was a letter to the editor regarding the park stating that a large grocery chain was wanting to come in and build there. The lady who wrote the article was present at the meeting. The letter said, "do you remember why 3 Oaks Shopping Center was named 3 Oaks" and if you drive by there today you will have no idea why it was named 3 Oaks because there is not an oak tree left. "I hate to see that happen to our historic districts." Louise Hagood, 556 Fitzhugh Avenue, spoke in favor of the petition stating that Fitzhugh and Pinebluff has been designated as historic districts. Ms. Hagood stated that her husband's grandparents bought the property where 3 Oaks Shopping Center is and they bought it simply because there were 3 Oaks there. Ms. Hagood stated that she previously went to a meeting and there were pros and cons. Ms. Hagood wanted the cons to be considered because they have fears of the historic designation, fearing that property taxes will be raised. Their fears are not founded in fact or truth. Maintenance does not increase taxes. The cons also, fear the committee themselves, they fear the committee is going to say you have got to do so and so. The cons should Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 8 be asking what can you do for us, not what are you going to make me do. Ms. Hagood stated that visitors have come in from England, Norway, The Netherlands, Mississippi, Michigan, and lots of parts of Texas and they always say tell us where your beautiful historic homes are so that we may see the beauty of this city that dates from 1844. Ms. Hagood stated that the Commission has the power to recommend to the city the acceptance of this historic district so that it can continue to be beautiful and to prosper. Susy Harper, 545 Johnson Woods, spoke in favor of the petition stating that she has been attending all the historic preservation meetings. Ms. Harper states that the commission asks is for certificates of appropriateness to be presented. Since last October, 32 certificates of appropriateness have been submitted and approved, actually, none have been denied. Members of the commission have been really helpful and people have taken their advice. Kelly Wickersham, 574 Church Street, stating that he was there to speak against the misguided attempt to control private property. Saving our historic landmarks is a noble goal but through the implementation of these over bearing regulations that go against our basic ideas concerned with private property rights. People are already taking care of these houses without this ordinance being in place. Mr. Wickersham and his family moved out of his home and restored and repaired the interior. Mr. Wickersham stated that the proponents of the ordinance stated that they already have laws pertaining to zoning and environmental land management, these are well defined statues that contain clear objectives pertaining to health and safety. This ordinance is not clear or objective and is not relevant to health or safety. The ordinance presumes to deny or grant permission slips for everything from ordinary maintenance to setting up swing sets from weekend landscaping projects to hanging a basketball goal over your garage. Ms. Wickersham stated that the Ordinance 2002 -033, Section Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 9 157, Paragraph C, takes a sledge hammer to home ownership rights. Mr. Wickersham stated that this section covers all exterior structures in your yard from the dog house to the outhouse. Mr. Wickersham stated that if this just a commission that they are trying to form just to give advice then why does Section 7 -164 back up this law with a $2,000 a day fine and a separate misdemeanor fine charge per day to anyone who refuses to go along with it. This ordinance discriminates against the poor and elderly who cannot afford these restrictive maintenance requirements. In other cities people have been forced to sell their homes that they have lived in for most of their lives. Margie Bell, 624 Church, has lived there since 1940, spoke against the petition stating that this is not the proper way to go about what we are trying to do. Ms. Bell stated that they are all trying to preserve the history of Paris and trying to preserve their homes. Ms. Bell stated that downtown has lost several businesses and if we are doing such a good job of historical preservation, then where did these people go to? What businesses have replaced them? What is the historical significance of well over half the homes in the designated areas. You have home values from 0, and some should be bull dozed, to a few houses worth over $150, 000. The homes in the area are not homogeneous, they vary greatly, in age, size, architecture, and certainly in value. The truly historical homes on Church and Main are owned by responsible people who have successfully maintained them to the best of their abilities and finances and it is an insult to the intelligence and capabilities of these owners to give the control of their homes to a committee no matter how well intentioned those members are. Ms. Bell stated they will be required to pay for the improvements that they may not even like. Ms. Bell stated that 1St Street is not suited for this designation. Ms. Bell asked if there was a petition presented to the committee. Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 10 The question was asked of the people for the petition, how many lives in the area, Winnona Carpenter, 618 S. Main, stated that she lives in the area as well as several raised their hands. Melissa Wickersham, Kelly Wickersham's wife, spoke against the petition stating that she is Margie Bell's granddaughter and it is like the Bell family against the rest of Church Street. Ms. Wickersham stated that she grew up on Church Street, goes to church on Church Street and she know lives on Church Street. Ms. Wickersham is proud of what they have accomplished. Ms. Wickersham stated that their neighborhood is improving with or without historic preservation. There was no further opposition, the public hearing was declared closed. S. Consideration of and action on the Historic Preservation Commission for a designation of Historic Overlay District No. 2 (HD) on parts of South Church, South Main, and 1St Street SW. The following described area will be known as the South Church, South Main, and 1St Street SW Historic District. Starting at the intersection of West Sherman Street and 1St Street SW, then south along 1st Street SW to Hearne Avenue, then east along Hearne Avenue to South Church Street, then north along South Church Street to Kaufman Street. This is the general description of the area with the following additions and exclusions. The following lots are west of Ft Street SW and shall be included in the area: City Block 137, Lots 6, 6A, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12; City Block 149, Lots 6, 7, 8, 9,10,11 and 12; City Block 156, Lots 7, 8, 9,10,11,12 and 13. Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 11 The following lots are east of South Church Street and shall be included in the area: City Block 181, Lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 9; City Block 140, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15; City Block 159, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 15B, 16, 17 and 18A. The following lots are north of Hearne Avenue and shall be excluded from the area: City Block 157, Lots 18, 19, 20 and 21; City Block 158 - A, Lot 3. Benny Plata asked Arvin Starrett if he were to own a house and wanted to change the color of the trim and went through the commission, could the commission stop him from changing the trim. Mr. Starrett stated that the Ordinance states that if you repaint your house or reroof your house or do repairs to your house and keep it in the condition that it is currently in, the commission has nothing to do with that. A certificate of appropriateness would be required and that is issued out of the historic preservation office. Only in the event of a change in color or materials does it come across to the commission to help in that decision. If it involves less than 25% of the visual area of the house then it can still be issued from City Hall without the commission making the decision. In one instance, there were certain colors that were approved but the commission let the property owner know that they did not think that it was the most appropriate for the building that they were about to paint. They got their approval and went and painted it their colors. The next meeting they were back at the commission saying we want to apply again, help us with our colors. The commission have looked at 33 applications and only 1 has been denied, it is in litigation. Ms. Starrett stated that what they do is put people in contact with contractors or materials that actually save them money in the long run. Mr. Starrett stated that there are grant monies that are available for historic properties that have local historic designations. State and national designations do not trigger those Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 12 monies, local designations trigger those monies. The overlay will help to protect the district so that people will do the right thing. Carl Lucas asked for clarification of a point that he has been hearing on the streets, he asked if people would be forced to do something, to repair their house. Mr. Starrett stated that there is nothing in the ordinance that would require a property owner to do anything but it requires a certificate of appropriateness to be necessary when they intend to do work on their property. It does not require them to do the work. The question was asked, if they cannot stop you from doing anything to your home then why Section 7 -164? If it is just advice, why are there criminal aspects in the ordinance? Mr. Starrett stated that the fines in the ordinance are set by the State of Texas for your commission, they are simply zoning required fines and the ordinances states up to $2,000 and it is his understanding that the Judge in our local city has never assessed a fine nearing that magnitude. Ms. Bell asked why was nothing done about some of the house on South Main that have been in the process of being redone for 3 years? Ms. Bell stated that one of these houses belong to Mr. Malone. Chairman Hayter asked for everyone who is opposed to this ordinance to stand. Seven people stood up. Motion was made to approve as Historic Overlay District No. 2 (HD) by Brad Archer, seconded by Carl Lucas. Motion carried by a vote of 7 ayes and I nay (Russell McCain). Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 13 9. Public hearing to consider the petition of the Historic Preservation Commission for a change in zoning to include a Historic Overlay District No. 4 (HD) on Part of Lot 12, City Block 52, being located at 714 Graham Street. The public hearing was declared open. Mr. Starrett stated that the property is owned by a property owner who has left the city and the city cannot find the person. The property is being vandalized. Chairman Hayter asked how this stand alone designation would work. Mr. Starrett stated that the significance that the local designation would give to that stand alone property is the same to any of the districts. Future owners of that property would have access to funds for restoration, etc. It also would be sure that we save the structure for generations to come. If we lose it, it is gone, it is one of a kind. Chairman Hayter asked if this and the following structures savable. Mr. Starrett answered, yes. The commission reviews a list of properties that comes from the Building and Standards Commission. Ninety -five percent, the commission says to take them out because they are not savable but the properties that are savable, this Commission wants to look after. Mr. Kent asked if the property came up for sale, would it be a hindrance. Mr. Starrett stated that it would be an aid in finalizing the sale. The property would be worth more to the buyer. Mr. Starrett stated that historic designations increase property values. Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 14 Marshall Kent asked, what if the present owner comes back to town and he is not pleased with the home being part of this plan, he won't have to make any improvements on it but he is going to follow the guidelines if he does. Mr. Starrett stated that only if that person were to desire to keep that property in the condition that it is in now, to keep the roof repaired, to keep paint on the property, to keep the windows painted —it could simply go on like it is. With the designation, it gives the property owner outlets down the road for help and then when someone comes along and says, "I want to restore this property," —then we have saved a Paris treasure. Sue Lancaster spoke in favor of the petition stating that she and her husband became aware of the home and some of its history dates back to 1892. It was a magnificent home in its time. The house has been vandalized and she and her husband boarded up the back. Ms. Lancaster stated that the house is a solid house. Before the owner left, the house was rewired and replumbed. Ms. Lancaster stated that she has been talking with some people in the area about turning it into a Community Center or a place for Girl Scouts, possibly a Black Museum was mentioned. It would be a shame and a loss for Paris for the house not to get its designation and protection. No opposition, the public hearing was declared closed. 10. Consideration of and action on the petition of the Historic Preservation Commission for a change in zoning to include a Historic Overlay District No. 4 (HD) on Part of Lot 12, City Block 52, being located at 714 Graham Street. Motion was made to approve as Historic Overlay District No. 4 (HD) by Bobby Myers, seconded by Brad Archer. Motion carried by a vote of 7 ayes and 1 nay (Russell McCain). Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 15 11. Public Hearing to consider the petition of the Historic Preservation Commission for a change in zoning to include a Historic Overlay District No. 5 (HD) on Lot 5, City Block 163, being located at 623 6th Street SE. The public hearing was declared open. Arvin Starrett spoke in favor of the petition stating that this is a Second Empire French Style home, the last remaining example of this type of architecture in Lamar County and one of the few remaining examples in this part of the State of Texas. It is probably one of the most important structures in the City of Paris. Mr. Starrett encouraged the passing of the designation with the understand of the commission that it is with the blessing of the property owner. There was no opposition, the public hearing was declared closed. 12. Consideration of and action on the petition of the Historic Preservation Commission for a change in zoning to include a Historic Overlay District No. 5 (HD) on Lot 5, City Block 163, being located at 623 6th Street SE. Motion was made to approve as Historic Overlay District No. 5 (HD) by Carl Lucas, seconded by Brad Archer. Motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays. 13. Public Hearing to consider the petition of the Historic Preservation Commission for a change in zoning to include a Historic Overlay District No. 6 (HD) on Lot 3, City Block 248 -B, being located at 1970 Clarksville Street. The public hearing was declared open. Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 16 Arvin Starrett spoke in favor of the petition stating that the Early Home is a very important pre -fire structure for the City of Paris. The owner, Linda, petitioned the commission at their hearing for this designation. Jim Wright, 805 20t" SE, spoke in favor of the petition stating that this house is really important to his neighborhood, it is good for the rats, the squirrels, the birds, the cats, the cats live off the rats —he would like to see it preserved for that reason. It is unoccupied 90% of the time. Arvin Starrett stated that this structure has been submitted to the Texas Historical Commission as one of the 13 most endangered properties in the City of Paris which would enable property owners financial assistance. There was no opposition, the public hearing was declared closed. 14. Consideration of and action on the petition of the Historic Preservation Commission for a change in zoning to include a Historic Overlay District No. 6 (HD) on Lot 3, City Block 248 -B, being located at 1970 Clarksville Street. Motion was made to approve as Historic Overlay District No. 6 (HD) by Bobby Myers, seconded by Benny Plata. Motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays. 15. Public Hearing to consider the petition of the Historic Preservation Commission for a change in zoning to include a Historic Overlay District No. 7 (HD) on Lot 11, City Block 124, being located at 429 Grand Avenue; Lots 13,14, and 15, City Block 124, being located at 410 and 428 W. Kaufman; Lot 16, City Block 124, being located at 440 W. Kaufman Street. The public hearing was declared open. Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 17 Arvin Starrett spoke in favor of the petition stating that this property has already been named a State Historic Landmark and is on the National Registry of Historic Places, one of the treasurers of the church did appear at the hearing that the commission conducted and had questions and the commission unanimously passed the designation for this lot. Lisa Wright, Director of Community Development for the City of Paris, stated that elders of the church came to her office and picked up some information from her and said that after they had met they decided that they supported this designation. There was no opposition, the public hearing was declared closed. 16. Consideration of and action on the petition of the Historic Preservation Commission for a change in zoning to include a Historic Overlay District No. 7 (HD) on Lot 11, City Block 124, being located at 429 Grand Avenue; Lots 13,14, and 15, City Block 124, being located at 410 and 428 W. Kaufman; Lot 16, City Block 124, being located at 440 W. Kaufman Street. Motion was made to approve as Historic Overlay District No. 7 by Carl Lucas, seconded by Benny Plata. Motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays. 17. Public Hearing to consider the petition of the Historic Preservation Commission for a change in zoning to include a Historic Overlay District No. 8 (HD) on Lot 1, City Block 118, being located at 357 W. Kaufman Street. The public hearing was declared open. Arvin Starrett spoke in favor of the petition stating that this is the Church of Christ side, directly across the street from First Presbyterian Church. This is a structurally occupied. Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 18 very noted building in the community, not The owner of Grand Oxygen Supply spoke in opposition to the designation stating that whatever they do at this property will not affect him directly but sooner or later they will get around to his property and that is when it will affect him. He is trying to paint his business now and he does not want to paint it and cause these people drastic problems. There was no further opposition, the public hearing was declared closed. 18. Consideration of and action on the petition of the Historic Preservation Commission for a change in zoning to include a Historic Overlay District No. 8 (HD) on Lot 1, City Block 118, being located at 357 W. Kaufman Street. Motion was made to approve as Historic Overlay District No. 8 by Bobby Myers, seconded by Brad Archer. Motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays. 19. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat, The Residences on Stillhouse. Motion was made to approve the Final Plat by Bobby Myers, seconded by Carl Lucas, subject to the City Engineer's Memo dated, July 29, 2004 including a utility easement added to the plat. Motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays. 20. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Lot 4, Block C, Townwood Estates #3. Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 19 Motion was made to approve the Final Plat by Bobby Myers, seconded by Russell McCain, subject to the City Engineer's Memo dated, July 30, 2004 and including a 15' utility easement added to the plat. Motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays. 21. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat, Pine Bluff Duplexes Addition (City Block 32 -B). Motion was made to approve the Preliminary Plat by Carl Lucas, seconded by Bobby Myers, subject to the City Engineer's Memo dated, July 30, 2004. Motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays. 22. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Pshigoda South. Motion was made to approve the Preliminary Plat by Bobby Myers, seconded by Brad Archer, subject to the City Engineer's Memo dated, July 30, 2004. Motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays. 23. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Stone Ridge, Phase IV. Motion was made to approve the Preliminary Plat by Carl Lucas, seconded by Bobby Myers, subject to the City Engineer's Memo dated, July 30, 2004. Motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays. 24. Consideration of and action on the Master Plat of Stone Ridge. Motion was made to reject the Master Plat until drainage is worked out by Brad Archer, seconded by Carl Lucas. Motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.