03/08/2017 MINUTESREGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 EAST KAUFMAN
PARIS, TEXAS
WEDNESDAY March 8, 2017
Present:
Chris Dux, Chair
Sarah Barbee, Vice Chair
Pat Conrad
Linda Knox
Skipper Steely
David Alarid
Leah Rolen
City Staff Liaison
Cheri Bedford
Guests:
Kelsy McLaughlin, The Paris News
Jerry Patton, Lamar County Appraisal District
Marvin Gorley
Absent:
Council Liaison: Matt Frierson
1. The meeting was called to order 4:01 P.M by Commissioner Dux
2. A motion was made to approve the minutes of the February 8, 2017 meeting by Commissioner
Conrad, seconded by Commissioner Knox, motion carried 7 -0
3. Commissioner Steely invited Jerry Patton to come and help the commission understand the
Lamar County Appraisal District. Mr. Patton explained that their office does is appraising the
property in Lamar County and collects taxes. He noted their jurisdiction stops when taxes
become delinquent. He noted there were 12 taxing entities, and delinquent taxes are handled by
two firms. The taxes become delinquent February but it takes 90 days for the paperwork to get
in process, so approximately July of each year it is turned over to the taxing entities for
collection. Commissioner Steely asked if there were any incentives. Mr. Patton noted
incentives for properties that meet the criteria for National Register could potentially be
exempt from taxes. Mr. Patton explained how the tax appraisal system worked to the
commission.
4. A. COA #2017 -09 Replacement windows, 10 Clarksville ST, Billy Sessums. Mr. Sessums
presented his certificate of appropriateness requesting the vinyl windows that he had
purchased be approved for his building. He had a brought the window he had purchased with
him for the commission to discuss. Mr. Sessums had purchased them a few years back and
wanted to change out his windows that are in place. Commissioner Dux explained that every
effort should be to repair the current historic windows in place. Commissioner Dux also the
options available according to the Paris Historic Design Standards, and vinyl windows are not
an allowable alternative. Mr. Sessums noted that there were vinyl windows in downtown in
other buildings. Commissioner Rolen asked Mr. Sessums what options he had explored. Mr.
Sessums explained that he just wanted to replace the windows because the ones that are in
place look really bad and are in disrepair. Commissioner Dux explained that the Design
Standards had a lot of information on replacement windows and he also would be willing to
share with him some information on the windows he has researched. Motion to deny the
application by Commissioner Alarid, motion seconded by Commissioner Barbee Motion
carried 7 — 0
B. COA #2017 -10 Fagade Restoration, 112 Bonham ST, David Alarid a motion was made to
recuse Commissioner Alarid by Sarah Barbee, seconded by Commissioner Knox motion
carried 6 — 0. Mr. Alarid explained he is interested in restoring the original store front of
what is known as the Varner Building. Although the historic photos were difficult to
decipher what the original storefront looked like, Mr. Alarid presented 4 designs
renderings he had received from the Texas Main Street program. The commission
reviewed the four options and it was decided after discussion all the options that the options
#4 would be the most appropriate based on the time period and building style. This option
included a display window, door and display window. This is much like the building
located just west of the Varner building. A motion was made to approve Mr. Alarids fagade
rendering #4 with the condition that he used appropriate materials by Commissioner Knox,
seconded by Commissioner Barbee, motion carried 6 — 0. A motion was made to bring
Commissioner Alarid back into the commission, Motion carried 6 - 0
C. COA #2017 -11 Installation of new windows, 134 SW I" ST, Chris Dux. A motion was made
to recuse Commissioner Dux by Sarah Barbee, seconded by Commissioner Knox. Motions
carried. Mr. Dux explained that when he purchased the building there weren't any windows in
the building only the upright dividers. These pieces displayed what the original configuration
of windows was present at the time of the building constructions. Additional researched
proved that the windows are exactly like the windows left next door building to the North. He
further noted on the front the window opening would hold three windows, the south facing
openings two. Dux brought a sample of the window that he was intending to use. The window
consisted of powder coated aluminum clad wooden windows as allowed in the Design
standards. Commissioner Barbee called for any other questions. Hearing none, a motion was
made to approve the windows as presented by Commissioner Knox, seconded by
Commissioner Rolen. Motion carried 6 -0. A motion was made to bring Commissioner back
into the commission. Motion carried 6 - 0
D. Consent Agenda items:
Discussion and possible action regarding the following structures considered by code
inspectors to be in violation of Article III 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.
Commissioner Steely requested Item B 424 Graham St be pulled from the consent agenda for
discussion, and send items A. 737 NW 10 ST, C.1232 W. Cherry, D. 1214 W. Kaufinan, E. 634
NW 13', F.127 NW 24th to the Buildings and Standards Commission because they cannot be
rehabilitated. Motion made by Commissioner Barbee, seconded by Commissioner Knox, Motion
carried 7 - 0
Item A. Commissioner Steely gave a brief history of the house, and committed to researching
options for rehabilitation and writing a report to the Building and Standards Commission. A motion
was made to remove 424 Graham St from the list for demolition for 180 days while the
Commission researches options for rehabilitation by Commissioner Knox, seconded by
Commissioner Barbee, motion carried 7 — 0
Chairman Dux noted from the ordinance 7 -50 that when a house is pulled from consent agenda,
the Historic Preservation Commission must begin to search for options for rehabilitation, and
make a report to be given to the buildings and standards commission of their findings. The
structure will be held from any public hearing for demolition for 180 days, while the preservation
commission researched the information. If unable to come up with a feasible plan within 180 days,
the Building and Standards Commission can take action and move forward with a public hearing.
To improve the process of making sure the structures are being followed up on, the commission
will designate a commissioner to research the structure each time it is pulled from the consent
agenda and make a report for the buildings and standards commission. Assignment was given
for each property that has been recently pulled. 623 6rh SE will be reported on by Commissioner
Dux, 424 Graham will be reported on by Commissioner Steely, and 40810`h NE will be reported
on by Commissioner Alarid at the next meeting.
Cheri Bedford gave two reports on administratively approved properties, and how the commission
can make changes to the Design Standards. For changes to the Design standards, the proposed
change must be presented to the current commission with valid reasons and research why the
change should be considered. A vote will be taken by the commission. The commission will then
add the changes to the design standards in an addendum. There are currently some changes that
have not added to the design standards made by previous commissions. Cheri will research the
options that have been made by past commissions.
DowntownTX.org: Cheri Bedford made a quick presentation on the tool. She had set up
administrators. Commissioner Knox and Commissioner Rolen will be added to the administrative
list. A training session was set for Saturday March 11, 2017 at 10 a.m. to go over the database and
learn how to input information.
Future agenda Items:
Commissioner Steely requested an update on the 623 W. Washington Street Lamar Hospital.
Commissioner Rolen made the motion to adjourn, motion carried 7— 0
Meeting A*urned at 6:00 p.m.
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