03/14/2018 MinutesREGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1,07 EAST KAUFMAN
PARIS, TEXAS
Present:
Chris Dux, Chainnan
Sarah Barbee
Linda Vandiver
Glee En-n-nite
Matt Coyle
Cheii Bedford, HPO
Call meeting to order at 4:0�2 p.m. by Chairman
Absent:
Randy Hider
David Alarid
Linda Knox, Council Liaison
Guests:
Richard Drake
Bobby Smallwood
Joe Matthews
Minutes of the February 14, 2018 were approved by acclamation.
The commission reviewed the following certificates of appropriateness.
a. 216 Clarksville ST, Trol.,fical Sno (stand) Paris, replacing existing structure with larger
structure -Joe Matthews
Mr. Miathews explained the stand services a lot QI'peopIc so they are proposing to
replace the existing structure with a structure that is larger and add another snow cone
machine. The structure will be longer and not wider, Mr. Matthews agreed to paint wt,ith
historic colors as before and will get with HPO on color selection when the building is
ready to be installed, Commissioner DtLv asked af the building is going to be a new
struct tire and or an addition to the existing one. Mr.r. itthei4,sexplained it)4,otildbea
newt,structure. He also explained that lastsummer he build temporary shade inftont of,.
the stand to protect those waiting in line to be served, and wanted to be able to keep it as it
has provided a level of comfort to those, waiting in line, and reduced the heat inside the
stand for the workers. Commissioner Vandiver had some concerns that the ice machine be
hidden inside, however, the machine cannot be inside a structure, Commissioner Barbee
made a motion to approve a new, large), structure and the tempormy shade, seconded bY
Commissioner IEmmite. Motion carried 5 - 0
b. 211 Grand Ave, Removal qf'Paint.facade, rehabilitation garage door opening:
Bobby Smallwood and Richard Drake were present to answer questions. Mr. Drake
explained that he plans on making Grand Ave look a little better and he has been
,consulting with the Cheri Beqf6rd.for advice. Commissioner Dux asked,16), clarification
about the avisting brick and stucco infill, and if it is original to the building -Mr. Drake said
it was not original, and there were cement blocks behind the door opening. All that exists in
the opening will be removed and a neap, garage doors installed. A picture example ofthe
type of door was presented to the commissioners, Mr. Drake is proposing a black metal
and glass door. Glass will be opaque so as not to, see inside, but not rcflectivv. The
dimensions are 16,fi wide bye 12.ti tall i,r,hich will extend to the top of opening but would
require a small amount of wood around the sides (?f'l:he door.,for support. The wood would
be painted with a historic color from the color palate book.
The building currendhas a COA.Ibr reinoi�al of paint on the./aqade. Mr, Drake also plans
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on repointing and building next door if necessary. Right now are cleaning the rustfirom the
cast iron grates, replacing missing bricks, repair or replace existing downspouts, and
refurbishing the lion heads on thefi-ont of'215 Grand Ave. T"untres plans may include
taking out the firmer infill on thefi4(adc on 215 and restoring to a storefront, but that will
be brought back to the commission later. Commissioner Dux noted that the door materials
would need to be powder coated aluminum and not anodized, and asked,16r a motion if.
there wos no more questions.
Commissioner Coyle made a motion to approve the removal qfthe inappropriate infill and
the replacement (?f'a powder coated black garage door as presented. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Emmite Motion carried 5 - 0
The commission reviewed current photographs and had discussion on the structures
recomn-iended by code enforcement to be reviewed by the City of Paris Buildings and Standards
Commission. It was determined that item A. 129 Washington and B. 631 E Washington cannot
be rehabilitated or designated on the National Register of Historic places, Recorded Texas
landmark or City of 1Paris local landmark.
Richard Drake and Bobby Sinallit,00d returned and asked if the item 3B could be
reintroduced, The commission agreed and the item was reintroduced, Mr. Smallwood
asked ifthe commission would be opposed to adding a walk through door to the side of `tire
garage door, This door would shift the garage door to one, side and the walk through door
would be added. This would cotnpleteivfill the existing opening. The commissioner had no
opposition to the entry
door in place of wood as long as it was made of powder coated
aluminum .and matched the style of the garage door,
Commissioner Barbee asked the commission if she could share a few things that she had concerns
about in downtown. She asked if there was an ordinance that required utilities be connected to a
property if it is being used for storage. Commissioner Dux said he had to, go through a process to
get utilities turned on when he bought his building and started renovations. Commissioner Barbee
expressed her frustration with building being allowed to dilapidate, windows left with broken
glass, and/or being used for storage, and how much it is hurting efforts to revitalize.
The commission reviewed the sub -committee's proposed changes to the design standards and
made some minor changes for clarification in regards to window replacement, painting of brick,
and fencing in commercial district. Commissioner Dux asked for another month to review the
standards for any additional change or clarifications they might need to consider, before they ask
council to adopt them.
Cheri Bedford asked the commission if they had a chance to contact property owners for
participation in the Imagine the Possibilities vacant and underutilized property tours.
Commissioner Coyle said he had reached out to Kari and Josiah Daniel and they would
participate in the event. Commissioner Dux also said lie was willing to participate.
Other recommendations included 101 Grand, new Paris Bakery, Kress, Henry printing and the
Parisian Affair. Tours are scheduled for May 19 from I p.m. — 4:0,0 p.m.
The HPO reported that the ID# COA- 180195, 208 S. Main- painting doors and fence, Sherwin
Williams Historic Color: Caribbean Coral SW2854.
Hearj�pfno More discussion on the agenda, the commission adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
d�'y of 2018
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Chairman