10-B3 Historic Preservation Commission Min. (2)
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 14. 2007
12:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The Historic Preservation Commission meeting was called to order by Pike
Burkhart, Vice Chairman.
A. The following members were present:
Pike Burkhart, Vice Chairman
Ann Rogers
Paul Denney
Susan Scholz
Nancy Partridge
Jerry Raper, Alternate
Ben Vaughan, Alternate
The following members were absent:
Arvin Starrett, Chairman
Sharron Nabors
B. Also present was Lisa A. Wright, Historic Preservation Officer.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. Motion was made by Ann
Rogers, seconded by Susan Scholz, to approve the minutes of October 22,
2007. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificate of Appropriateness:
A. 309 Church Street - Central Presbyterian Church - Tim Davenport
Herbst, Pastor, stated the columbarium will not be visible from the
street. The columbarium will be 4'x2'x4' and can be added on to at a
later date. It will be located in the ash garden and there will be 36
niches, which should last for a while. Motion was made by Paul
Denney, seconded by Susan Scholz, to approve the COA, Motion
carried 7-0.
Motion was made to recuse Pike Burkhart and Ben Vaughan by Ann
Rogers, seconded by Susan Scholz. Motion carried 5-0.
Susan Scholz took over as chairperson.
B. 801 Church Street - Pike Burkhart, Sr. By Ben M. Vaughan . Ben
Vaughan stated they will turn the hardiboard smooth side out, and it
will be painted the color of the house. Motion was made by Nancy
Partridge, seconded by Paul Denney, to approve the COA, Motion
carried 5-0.
Motion was made to return Pike Burkhart and Ben Vaughan to the
meeting by Ann Rogers, seconded by Nancy Partridge. Motion carried
5-0.
4. Discussion of and possible action on recommending additional incentives in
the Historic Districts, including reduced permit fees, at-cost water taps, and
other expenses. Defer to next meeting since Arvin Starrett is not present.
Motion was made by Paul Denney, seconded by Susan Scholz, to table this
item until the next meeting. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Receipt of report from Susan Scholz regarding the Traditional Building
Exhibition and Conference. Susan Scholz stated the conference was October
16 thru the 20th in New Orleans. She stated she attended the entire
conference and recommends someone from this Board attend every time they
put this on. Ms. Scholz further stated the conference was very informative
and she learned a lot. It was a well attended event with a lot of tips for
restoration and a list of mistakes other cities have made. Also discussed
were availability of tax credits and the salvage dilemma.
6. Request items for future agendas. Incentives for Historic District.
7. The meeting adjourned at 12:22 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 26TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2007.
PIKE BURKHART, VICE-CHAIRMAN