08/14/2019 MinutesREGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 EAST KAUFMAN
PARIS, TEXAS
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 14 2019
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Present Absent
Chris Dux, Chairman
Matt Coyle, Vice Chairman
Randy Hider, Secretary Guests
Linda Vandiver Barbara Wilson
Laura Caffey Leah Emmerson
Glee Emmite Kelli Mallicote
Mike Lazar
Cheri Bedford, HPO
Linda Knox, Council Liaison
Chairman Dux called the meeting to order at 4:05p.m.
The July 10, 2019 meeting minutes were approved by acclamation.
Incentives for the HD -2 Church Street residential historic district were discussed. There was
discussion on tax abatements of city property taxes and low interest loans sponsored by the
banks. Council liaison Linda Knox gave insight for the 2019/2020 budget that included
additional funds that will be available for residential grants. It was her understanding that there
could be up to $20,000 available in funds for residential grants. Council liaison Knox advised
that it would be up to the commission to decide on criteria for grants for residential properties.
Commissioner Dux was recused from the Commission to present his petition for Certificate of
Appropriateness for Garage Doors: 134 1" SW, Kaufman Street entrance. Chris Dux presented
historic photograph and his proposed project. He explained that he was going to mimic a design
found on the existing doors before renovation. The size of the door being a challenge, there
would be some infill on either side of the 18 ft wide door that will match the design of the garage
door. Commissioner Coyle asked if there were further questions. Cheri Bedford, HPO asked that
he explain the small door to the right and what his plans are for that area. He said it would be an
alcove. Hearing no other questions, a motion was made by Commissioner Vandiver to approve
the project. Seconded by Commissioner Emmite, motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Vandiver to return Chairman Dux to the board, motion
carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Emmite, and seconded by Commissioner Coyle to send A.
643 NW 4"', B. 435 NE 0", C. 448 NE 6a', D. 433 E Grove, E.1009 NE 8th, F. 1480 Hickory to
the Buildings and Standards Commission for orders. It was determine the buildings or structures
cannot be rehabilitated and are not eligible to be 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, Motion unanimous.
Commissioners heard ideas on the HD -2 meet and greet given by Commissioner Hider.
Commissioner Coyle, Emmite, and Hider will meet with the HPO on August 20, 2019 at 5:15 to
determine the program for the meet and greet. Chairman Dux requested a one page list of
information concerning the historic resources and volunteered to make the handout.
Cheri Bedford reviewed the Certificates of Appropriateness approved in house and asked for
questions. She gave the commission copies of notes to review from the NAPC foram in Tyler.
Commissioners who attended were asked to give a report of what they found interesting to make
them a better commissioner.
Hearing no other business the meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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