05/11/2022 MinutesR 1 R R I
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PARIS,
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D ' X MAY 2022
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P 'ENT ABSENT
Chris Dux, Chairman Jessica Holtman
Laura Caffey, Vice Chair
Linda Vandiver, Secretary QUESTS
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LindaRyan Matthews
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Ellen Green
Carol
Maryann Lest
Bethany Lath
Rebecca
J es Latham
Chairman Dux called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
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Ryan Matthews requested two $2500 fagade grants for the property located at 39 N. Main.
Chairman Dux explained ► property was only ► for • - grant • - to that it was one
and has also applied for Tax Credits which will require a state review. The commission approved
his certificate of appropriateness in November of 2021. Mr. Matthews intends to begin work on
the Fagade within two months. Commissioner Emmite made a motion to approve the fagade
grant for $2500 for the property located at 39 N. Main by, seconded by Commissioner Caffey.
Motion Carried.
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13 8 Lamar Ave met the sign requirements by ordinance, but because it was more than 5 O'sq it
was brought to the commission for approval. A motion was made to approve the signage by
Commissioner Matthews as presented, seconded by Commissioner Long. Motion carried.
Chairman Dux opened the public hearing for the consideration of the addition of a Historic
District Overlay (HD- 18) for house located CITY OF PARIS, BLOCK 146, LOT 3 being located
at 705 3rd Street SE.
Chairman Dux reviewed the property details, noting the Italianate Architecture, and that the
[�roperty is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The property is currently in
Tax Foreclosure, and this designation would provide protections for the property and also
incentives
Linda Knox residing at 655 Church Street spoke in favor of the overlay district, stating it is one
of the oldest homes in Paris. She was very glad to hear the commission was pursuing the
designation, and is hoiin to further work with the cjVj of Paris to sell homes before "h,,Lget in
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is important. They have remodeled several places which were deemed not salvageable. They
have researched the house, and stated that they had seen it on the Sanborn maps from 1885.
Andrew Mack, Director of Planning and Development gave a timeline for the Tax Foreclos
with the earliest being July 5, 2022 or worst case scenario being August 2, 2022. Due to tax
delinquency status, the property could not be sold any other way than the Tax foreclosure. ]
Hearing no opposition, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made to a3Nr-QyLthc,,WI ication for the HD - 18
Long, seconded by Commissioner Caffey, motion carried.
Ms. Bedford shared a video presentation by National Alliance of Preservation Commissions on
What's your Why, and asked the commissioners if they could send suggestions of people to
highlight. This will be in lieu of Imagine the Possibilities tours, and should have a broader reach
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National Main Street coming next week.
Farmers Market season opening May 7, good day for all
Electrical upgrades on I st Street and Farmers Market to assist with events
TDA awards- President awards for best rehabilitation nomination: recommended Chris Dux
building on Ist SW
Stop Sign Study to go to council June 13th.
Suggestions for Main Street Board to do a monthly walk around to meet businesses and
discuss their challenges and successes and how we can help.
Mayor's Rehab of the Month goes to 102 Clarksville, Ellen Green and Leif Lindblom
Hearing no future agenda items, the Commission adjourned at 4:47 p.rn