11/08/2023 MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CITY OF PARIS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2023
The HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION of the City of Paris met for a regular
meeting on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the City Council Chambers.
Present: Commission Members:
Absent:
City Representative:
Guests:
Matt Coyle
Linda Vandiver
Tracy Dougherty
Ryan Matthews
Jessica Holtman
Less Schumake, Alternate
Jennifer Long
Arleigh White
Seth Johnson, Alternate
Cheri Bedford, Historic Preservation Officer
Rob Vine, Deputy City Manager, City of Paris
Barbara Wilson
Roxanne Torres (Arcihtexas)
Rennee Powell (Architexas)
David Chase (Architexas)
Jalane Pointer (Architexas)
Brad Archer
Cody Head
Terry Hall
JRenee Hall
Cayton Flippen
Mark Homer
1. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Commission. Ryan Matthews at 4:00 pm
2. Citizens Forum — No one came forth to speak during the Citizens Forum.
3. Review and approve the November 8, 2023 regular meeting minutes — Chair. The minutes
were approved as presented. Ayes 6; Nays 0.
4. Discussion and possible action on the following Certificate of Appropriateness application
for property located in the HD-1 Downtown Commercial Historic District - 115 Clarksville
Street — Mark and Mandeep Homer. Brad Archer, contractor, presented the plans. There are
four store fronts on the building, The two on the west side will be a restaurant. The outside
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"City Council Ordinance § 9.05.010 Initiation of process for designation of historic
landmark or district.
Procedures.
As set out herein, the procedure for adopting an ordinance to establish or amend a historic
landmark or district designation may be initiated by the city council, the planning and zoning
commission, the historic preservation commission or the owner(s) of property within the area of
request. Upon initiation of the procedure for designation, applications for a permit to place,
construct, alter, demolish, or remove any structure on the property shall follow the procedures set
forth herein for areas designated as historic districts, and shall continue thereafter unless and
until the city council shall deny the proposed designation."
Commissioner Holtman stated that she believes this means the HPC can make recommendation
or ask the questions we were trying to ask when the issue with the Church Street duplex project
was brought before the Commission. Can the HPC make a recommendation to P&Z or the City
Council to look at removing the spot zoning that exists on Church Street? Commissioner Coyle
stated there are approximately 10 properties on Church Street that are zoned multi -family.
Commissioner Coyle stated he believes that this is something HPC can bring to P&Z. Deputy
City Manager Vines said that the HPC can make a recommendation to P&Z. City staff cannot
snake these recommendations. Commissioner Matthews suggested a sub -committee be formed to
further study this. Commissioner Holtman, Conunission Matthews, and Commissioner Coyle
will snake up the subcommittee.
8. Coordinators Report - HPO Bedford reported on the upcoming NAPC FORUM July 31 -
August 4 in West Palm Beach Florida. Commissioner Coyle plans to attend along with HPO
Bedford. A grant will pay for lodging and transportation. The city will pay for the cost of
the training. The Main Street/HPC work sessions are scheduled for November 16 and
December 5 at the Community Room at the Depot at 5:30. The $50,000 grant for the 1"
Street revitalization was approved. A grant was also approved to connect the NorthEast
Texas Trail to downtown with bike trails. The Christmas tree lighting is scheduled for
November 18, 2023 with carriage rides and music. The Christmas parade, a project of PDA,
will be December 2, 2023.
9. Future Agenda Items - None
Adjourn: A motion by Commissioner Coyle seconded by Commissioner Holtman to adjourn.
Motion carried. Ayes 6; Nays 0. The meeting was adjourned at 4:53 PM by the Chairman.