04-B Historic Pres Com. Min 4-12-06
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CITY OF PARIS
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN
PARIS. TEXAS
WEDNESDAY. APRIL 12. 2006
12:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The Historic Preservation Commission meeting today is a continuation of the
meeting posted for Wednesday, April 12, 2006, and was called to order by
Chairman Arvin Starrett at 12:00 P.M.
The following members were present:
Arvin Starrett, Chairman
Paul Denney
Sue Lancaster
Alternates: Becki Norment
Brian Wear
The following members were absent:
Jerry Raper
Ann Rogers, Secretary
Claudia Hunt
Also present was Lisa Wright, Historic Preservation Officer, and Bethany
Golden, Main Street Coordinator/Asst. HPO.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. (February 27, 2006; March 8,
2006; March 13, 2006; March 14, 2006) Motion was made by Paul Denney,
seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried 4-0.
3. Public hearing on the application for a demolition permit by Clifton Fendley
for the structure located at 22 and 24 W. Brame Street. Lisa Wright said that
if the structure remains as it is, it will probably be a future demolition project
for Code Enforcement. Arvin Starrett stated that, according to the attachment
on this agenda item, the estimated cost for the rehabilitation of this property
is $45-$65 per square foot, estimated cost for repair would be in excess of
$50,000, and the value of the home is currently around $15,000. The house is
not of historic character. No one was present to speak for or against the
application, and the public hearing was closed.
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4. Consideration of and action on the application for a demolition permit by
Clifton Fendley for the structure located at 22 and 24 If'v. Brame Street. Motion
to grant the demolition permit was made by Becki Norment, seconded by Sue
Lancaster. Motion carried 4-0.
Brian Wear arrived at the meeting.
5. Consideration of and action on the following Certificates of Appropriateness:
A. 718 S. Main Street - John and Denise Williams. John and Denise
Williams, 1805 Majestic Drive, said that they are redoing the interior of
the property as well. Motion was made to approve the COA by Paul
Denney, seconded by Becki Norment. Motion carried 5-0.
B. 308 S. Main Street - YWCA by Nicki Brown, Executive Director. Motion
was made to approve the COA by Sue Lancaster, seconded by Sue
Lancaster. Motion carried 5-0.
C. 632 S. Main Street - John N. and Margaret O'Conner. Motion was made
to approve the COA by Sue Lancaster, seconded by Paul Denney.
Motion carried 5-0.
D. 143 S. Main Street - Aaron Raper. Aaron Raper explained that he wants
to take the glass tiles out--three fourths of them are broken--and apply
plaster to match the top of the building. The two front doors will be
replaced to look like the original doors. The sheet metal will be
removed off the glass blocks. Motion was made to approve the COA by
Becki Norment, seconded by Brian Wear. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Consideration of and action on a resolution expressing support for the City
of Paris's application for a Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program
Grant from the Texas Department of Transportation for funding for sidewalk
and other improvements in the Downtown Historic District. The Commission
was given an attachment showing the proposed areas for the streetscape
grant. Motion was made to approve by Brian Wear, seconded by Sue
Lancaster. Motion carried 5-0.
7. Receipt of report from the Historic Preservation Officer. Lisa Wright gave the
report.
8. The meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m.
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CITY OF PARIS
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN
PARIS, TEXAS
MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2006
4:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The Historic Preservation Commission meeting was called to order by
Chairman Arvin Starrett at 4:00 P.M.
A. The following members were present:
Paul Denney
Sue Lancaster
Alternate: Brian Wear
Becki Norment (4:05 p.m.)
The following members were absent:
Jerry Raper
Ann Rogers, Secretary
Claudia Hunt
Also present was Lisa Wright, Historic Preservation Officer, and Bethany
Golden, Main Street Coordinator/Asst. HPO.
2. A. 643 Church Street - Trey Elliott. Trey Elliott said that there are porch
structures added to the front of the house that he would like to remove
to make the house more historic. Motion was made to approve the COA
by Paul Denney, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried 4-0.
B. 309 Church Street - Central Presbyterian Day School, by Flo Brunette.
Flo Brunette said that they are requesting to put a 4 x 4 sign on the
north side of the building. On the east side there will be a more
whimsical sign. Motion was made to approve the COA by Sue
Lancaster, seconded by Brian Wear. Motion carried 4-0.
Becki Norment arrived at 4:05 p.m.
3. Request items for future agendas. None
4. The meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 1 OTH DAY OF MAY, 2006.
Arvin Starrett, Chairman