02/08/2023 MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
February 8, 2023
The Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 4:00
p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris,
Texas.
Present: Board Members: Chris Dux, Matthew Coyle, Linda Vandiver,
Jennifer Long, Jessica Holtman, Glee Emmite
City Staff: Cheri Bedford, Historic Preservation Officer;
Andrew Mack, Director of Planning & Community
Development; Rob Vine, Assistant City Manager;
Linda Knox, District Council Member
Absent: Board Member: Laura Caffey, Ryan Matthews
Guests: Sandra Ables, Courtney Farmer
Call meeting to order
Chairman Dux called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.
2. Citizens Forum
No one came forward to speak at citizens forum
Review and approve the minutes of the January 11, 2023 meeting.
The minutes of the January 11, 2023 meeting were approved by acclamation
4. Review and take action on the Verification of Construction form for property located at
131-135 Lamar Ave, removal of window slip covers, evaluation of windows, and
replacement in kind, paint the windows and property,.
The Commission reviewed all the applicable fagade work that was approved and
completed for the Tax Exemption for the Rehabilitation of Historic Structures by property owner
Ms. Karolyn Moore on the Certificate of Appropriateness COA-22-1003, removal of metal
slipcover on transom windows, evaluate, and replace with approved custom wooden window to
match the existing transoms.
A motion to approve this item was made by Commissioner Holtman and seconded by
Commissioner Emmite. Motion Carried 6 ayes -0 nays.
5. Review and take action on the Fagade grant reimbursement in the amount of $2500 for 30
E. Price, & 140 N. Main painting exterior structure.
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The Commission reviewed photos the work approved in the Certificate of
Appropriateness COA-22-1466 painting the entire building and replacing awnings on the Main
Street storefront.
A motion to approve this item was made by Commissioner Coyle and seconded by
Commissioner Emmite. Motion carried 6 ayes -0 nays
A motion to recuse Commissioner Coyle was made by Commissioner Vandiver and
seconded by Commissioner Emmite. Motion Carried 5 ayes -0 nays.
6. Review and take action on the Facade grant reimbursement in the amount of $2500 for 7
S. Plaza, Storefront remodel, Sandra Ables, Matthew Coyle
Matthew Coyle and Sandra Ables were present to answer questions. The commission
reviewed photo documentation submitted for the completed street level fagade work as
described and presented on COA 22-1883.
A motion to approve this item was made by Commissioner Long and seconded by
Commissioner Holtman. Motion carried, 5 ayes -0 nays.
7. Review and take action on the Verification of Construction for Tax Exemption for
Rehabilitation of Historic. Storefront remodel at 7 S. Plaza.- Sandra Ables, Matt Coyle
The Commission reviewed all the applicable fagade work that was approved and
completed for the Tax Exemption for the Rehabilitation of Historic Structures. The applicants
requested a verification of construction approval for the work completed on 7 S. Plaza as
presented on COA-22-1883.
A motion to approve this item was made by Commissioner Emmite and seconded by
Commissioner Vandiver. Motion carried 5 ayes -0 nays.
A motion was made to bring Matt Coyle back to the dais by Commissioner Vanidver and
seconded by Commissioner Long. Motion carried 5 ayes 0 nays.
Public hearing and consideration of and action on the application for the demolition of a
structure located in the CITY OF PARIS, BLOCK 157, LOT PT 12 & 12-A, 965 SW
1 ST being located at 965 SW 1st Street St
Chairman Dux opened the public hearing and invited anyone in the audience to speak for
or against this item. No one came forward to speak for or against the demolition of the
accessory structure located at the rear of the property on 965 1St SW. Chairman Dux closed the
public hearing.
9. Discussion and possible action on the following Certificate of Appropriateness- Mr.
Gary Moore. Demolition of a structure located in HD -2, 965 SW 1 st St.
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The Commission reviewed photos of the shed in question, and the new site plan of the
property. They determined there was no historical significance on the shed.
A motion to approve this item was made by Commissioner Holtman and seconded by
Commissioner Coyle. Motion carried, 6 ayes -0 nays
10. Discuss and make recommendation for increase in Fagade Grant amount.
The commission agreed to appoint a sub -committee. The sub -committee will review the
existing facade grants applications and requirements for process improvement and updating the
current fonns. They will then make a recommendation on an increase amount and requirements
as additional budgeted funds allocated by City Council. Chairman Dux agreed to serve on the
committee, and Cheri Bedford would recruit commissioners for availability. Councilwoman
Knox, Maureen Hammond of the PEDC Executive Director, and Paul Allen, Chamber of
Commerce Executive Director, a realtor and contractor were all suggested to attend the
discussion to hear about the incentives offered in the Historic District.
11. Appointment a subcommittee for the Imagine the Possibilities tours May 13.
Cheri Bedford registered the City of Paris for the Image the Possibilities Tour marketing
with the Texas Historic Commission and is waiting to hear from them on approval. She is
looking for Commission representation to assist in planning with the other partners, the Lamar
County Historic Commission and Harrison Walker and Harper to put on an event. Chairman Dux
and Laura Caffey were appointed as a sub -committee.
12. Coordinators Report:
Cheri Bedford gave an update on the Minor Certificates approved in house. The updated
included information on the repairing of stained glass windows on the First Baptist Church, and
the removal of the metal slip cover at 136 Clarksville (fornier restaurant). She is meeting with
new property owner 4 N. Plaza to discuss his future plans.
Cheri and Andrew have met with the Elder John Flowers, the pastor of the Hospitality
Church of God in Christ at the church building about his church hosting a public meeting for the
Pine Bluff Fitzhugh Historic District designation on April 27"' at 5:30 p.m.
Plans for a video presentation, a walking tour, and information on incentives and
schedule of next steps to the designation of the district will be presented. Cheri will meet with
Nancy Klein, who will be bringing some research by the late Louise Hagood for the Pine Bluff
Fitzhugh neighborhood in its earlier years.
13. Future Agenda Items:
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Hearing no future agenda items, a motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Emmite
and seconded by Commissioner Holtman. Motion carried, 6 ayes
0 nays. Chairman Dux
adjourned the meeting at 4:56 p.m.
S DUX, CHAIRMAN