04/12/2017 MINUTESREGULAR MEETING - Revised
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 EAST KAUFMAN
PARIS, TEXAS
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2017
Present:
Chris Dux, Chair
Sarah Barbee, Vice Chair
Linda Knox
Skipper Steely
David Alarid
City Staff Liaison
Cheri Bedford
Guests:
Mr. Clifton Fendley
Mr. Ben Vaughn
Colton Sanders, Paris Free Press
Absent:
Council Liaison: Matt Frierson
Leah Rolen
Pat Conrad
Minutes
1. Call meeting to order - Chairman Dux called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting (April 12, 2017) — Chairman Dux noted the word
"he " that needed omitted in a paragraph item 4 -C. Minutes were approved 5 — 0 with
corrections.
3. Discussion and possible action on the following Certificates of Appropriateness:
a. 554 S. Main Street, new construction of detached garage: Clifton Fendley
Mr. Clifton Fendley COA was requesting to build a new detached garage behind his
house. Commissioner Dux asked about the drawings on the floor plan that was
presented. Mr. Fendley held the floor plan was correct. Commissioner Dux asked
about the placement of the doors, that there would be a single garage door, and a walk
in door, and two garage doors. He asked if there would be a walk through door
between the two garage doors? Commissioner Steely asked if the roof would look like
shingles but be tin. Mr. Fendley stated that wanted the flexibility of deciding whether to
use shingles or standing seam metal roof. Commissioner Dux cautioned Mr. Fendley
of the different types of metal roofing materials, and MR Fendley noted that he knew
the different types, and a r panel type material would not be used. Commissioner Dux
also noted that standing seam is allowed but not all types of structures, and that his
architect should be able to help with appropriate design and Mr. Fendley agreed. Mr.
Fendley also stated that he would either use clap board, or stucco, and both materials
are in keeping with the materials on the existing house. A motion was made to
approve the Certificate ofAppropriateness for new construction of a detached garage
as presented by Commissioner Knox, seconded by Commissioner Barbee, motion
carried 5 -0
b. 400 Church Street, Holy Cross Church, ADA compliant ramp for Parish Hall: Ben
Vaughn
Commissioner Dux stated there was some confusion as to where the handicap
accessible ramp is actually going to be placed since there were several doors in the
COA. Mr. Vaughn stated that he wanted to give examples of the doors that had rails
already approved. Mr. Vaughn further stated the ADA ramp would be located in Parish
Hall northeast entrance. Ramp will extend to the north end of the Paris Hall, and run
back west. Mr. Vaughn told the commission that the rock wall that was covering the air
conditioner was added in the 1980's. Commissioner Dux asked if the brick steps were
original. The entrance is not currently in use. The ADA ramp will be against the
building, and the green space will extend still be on the north side of the sidewalk, and
the sidewalk will be approximately 5 feet from the rock of the building.
Commissioner Dux noted that the horizontal structure is not Commissioner Steely
made the motion to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for the ADA ramp to the
northeastern entrance of Parish Hall, seconded by Commissioner Alarid. Motion
carried 5 - 0
4. — CONSENT AGENDA - --
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.
After discussion on each property Commissioner Steely made a motion to approve the
recommendation of the Code Enforcement department for items 4 A -E as the structures are no
longer able to be rehabilitate or have nor can they be designated on the National Register of
Historic Places, as a recorded Texas landmark, or as a property as designated by the City
Council. Seconded by Commissioner Alarid. Motion carried 5 - 0
A. HWY 24 City Block 341, Lot 6
B. 406 SW 9th
C. 2418 W Kaufman
D. 1180 NE 25th City Block 259, Lot 28A
E. 2810 NE Loop 286
HPO report:
COA #2017 -12 743 S. Main Street, Garage, Paint with Approved colors /Ordinary Repair and
Maintenance.
• Imagine the Possibilities tour planning MAY 20, 2017
• Poster was passed out to get feedback.
• The time was set from Ha.m. — 2p.m.
• Downtown property owners will be approached as to a starting point.
• Commissioner Dux was a concern was insurance.
• No Charge
• Commissioners will send suggested properties to showcase.
• All commissioners have a sign in to Downtown TX
• Several points were discussed and need adjusting, as property ID is the location for the
points.
Lamar Hospital is in the code enforcement process for potential legal action
Houses that Commission has tabled
THC website for National Register /and training opportunities: www.thc.texas.gov
THC / Preserve /CertifiedLocalGovernment /Resources- Webinar.
6. Hearing no a items a motion was made to adjourn at 4:59 p.m. by Commissioner Knox,
secon by om jmissione Steely,, motion carried
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