06-Minutes from Traffic Commission 9/8/09, Board of Adjustments 9/1/09, & HPC 9/28/09,10/2/09CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING SHEET
Submittal Date:
Originating Department:
Presented By:
Agenda Item No.:
10/21/09
Council Date:
City Clerk
Janice Ellis
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10/26/09
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Motion to approve.
POLICY ISSUE(S):
Record of Standing Committee.
BACKGROUND:
Traffic Commission minutes from the meeting on September 8, 2009
Board of Adjustment minutes from the meeting on September l, 2009
Historic Preservation Commission minutes from the meetings on September 28, 2009 and October 2,
2009
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
EXHIBITS:
The attached minutes.
ACTION:
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❑ Department Report ❑ Resolution
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❑ Presentation ❑ Ordinance
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❑ Public Hearing ❑ Other
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Minutes
Traffic Commission
City of Paris
The Traffic Commission met on Tuesday, September 8th, 2009, at 5:15 P.M. in
the Municipal Courtroom with the following members present:
1. Ray Banks
2. George Kimbrough
3. Jon McFadden
4. Stephen Holmes
The city staff was represented by Asst. Chief Randy Tuttle.
The meeting was called to order at 5:40pm by Chairman Kimbrough. A quorum
was established by 4 members being present.
Mr. Kimbrough asked the commission members to review the submitted minutes
of the August 4th, 2009 meeting. Mr. Banks made a motion to approve the
minutes which was seconded by Mr. Holmes and passed 4-0.
Mr. Kimbrough moved to item #3 regarding the discussion and action for a
request to place a stop sign at 7th NE & Garrett. After discussion of this item Mr.
Holmes made a motion that no stop sign be placed at this intersection. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Banks and passed 4-0.
Mr. Kimbrough moved to item #4 regarding discussion and action regarding a
four way yield sign that had been placed at 16t" NE & Van Zant. The commission
was informed by Mr. Tuttle that these signs had been placed without council
approval and was not covered by city ordinance. After discussion Mr. Holmes
made a motion to remove the yield signs from this intersection. Mr. Banks
second the motion and it passed 4-0.
Mr. Kimbrough moved to item #5 regarding the discussion of widening Stillhouse
Road north of Loop 286. Mr. Tuttle informed the commission that after discussion
with City Engineer Shawn Napier there were existing plans to widen Stillhouse
Road north of Loop 286 to Lewis Lane pending availability of funds.
Mr. Kimbrough moved to item #6 for request of future agenda items. Mr. Holmes
reported he had been asked by a citizen to look at placing a no parking zone on
the south side of E. Cherry St. between N. Main and 1St NE, requesting this be
placed on the next agenda.
Mr Banks moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr McFadden at 6:03pm. Motion
carried 4-0.
Submitted by Asst. Chief Randy Tuttle
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PARIS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CITY OF PARIS - CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 E. KAUFMAN STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
12:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
The Board of Adjusrinent meeting was called to order by Chairman Terry Christian at
12:00 p.m.
A. The following inembers were present:
Terry Christian, Chairman
Chester Martindale
Kyle McCarley
Rick Hundley
Allen Moore
B. The following members were absent:
David Glass
C. Also present was Shawn Napier, Director of Engineering, Planning and
Development; Robert Talley, Code Enforcement Officer; and Jeanna Scott, Administrative
Assistant.
2. Approval of minutes frorn pre>>ious m.eetings. (August 17, 2009)
Motion was made by Kyle McCarley, seconded by Chester Martindale to approve the
minutes for the August 17, 2009 meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Ptiblic hearing arid corisideration of and action on the petition of Jose Herrera to grant a
variance of Zoning Ordinance No. 1710, Section 9-602(5), to modi fy tlie required side yard
setback on a corner lot.f •oin 25' to 4', which would be a 21 ' variance, on Lots 9, 10 and w
1 S' of 11, Block S, S.J. Wright Addition, being number 1864 West Austin.
Public hearing was declared open.
A. The following individuals spoke in favor of the petition.
Jose Herrera, 1864 West Austin, spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Herrera stated
he wants to protect his property. He has had several problems with vandalism
where windows were broken out and trash was thrown in his yard. Robert Talley,
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Code Enforcement Officer, represented petitioner. Mr. Talley stated he had
helped Mr. Herrera with the variance request. Mr. Talley further stated that this
home was on the demolish list and Mr. Herrera has repaired and restored the hoine.
B. There was no opposition.
Public hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by Rick Hundley, seconded by Chester Martindale to approve
the variance. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Meeting adjourned at 12:18 pm.
APPROVED THIS 6TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 20 ,
Terry ristian, Chairman
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MONDAY, SEPTEIVIBER 28, 2009
4:00 0'CLOCK P.M.
The Historic Preservation Commission meeting was called to order by Arvin Starrett,
Chainnan.
A. The following members were present:
Arvin Starrett, Chairman
Douglas Cox
Ben Vaughan
Jerry Raper
B. The following members were absent:
Matt Coyle
Susan Scholz, Secretary
Paul Denney, Vice-Chairman
C. Also present was Jeanna Scott, City Staff.
2. Approval of minutes fi-om previous rneetitigs. (September 9, 2009)
Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Douglas Cox to approve the minutes for
the September 9, 2009 meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
3. Consideration of and action oiz the,following Cer•tificates of Appf•opriateness:
A. 340 Bonlaam Street - Glenn Wark, contractor, presented the petition. Mr. Wark
stated the property owners want to paint the aluininum trim around the window and
door using the color HC-67 (Clinton Brown). Mr. Wark is also reguesting pennission
to remove the attached Whitaker Pawn Shop sign and all fixtures. Ben Vaughan
stated we have already approved the installation of a wood door. Mr. Wark stated the
door is very expensive and the owner is unable to install the door at this time. Mr.
Wark further stated the owner is trying to make the outside look better. The
commission reminded Mr. Wark that there is a farade grant available to businesses in
the district to help with the cost. Motion was made by Douglas Cox, seconded by
Jerry Raper to deny the painting of the trim and to approve the removal of the sign
and its hardware. Motion carried 4-0.
4. Request items for_future agendas. Report and discussion on Faqade Grants. Discussion
and possible action on participation in the historic street lights around the Maxey House.
Discussion and possible action on nominating a visionary award recipient.
8. The meeting adjourned at 4:23 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER,
Arv~ arre , Chairman
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1VIINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2009
12:00 0'CLOCK P.M.
The Historic Preservation Commission meeting was called to order by Arvin Starrett,
Chainnan.
A. The following members were present:
Arvin Starrett, Chairman
Douglas Cox
Ben V aughan
Jerry Raper
Matt Coyle
B. The following members were absent:
Susan Scholz, Secretary
Paul Denney, Vice-Chairman
C. Also present was Jeanna Scott, Gity Staff.
2. Discussion of' and possible action of the Historic Presen~ation Commissions possible
pai°ticipatioii in the historic street lights to be placed around tlae Maxey House.
Greg Whalin with Holophane presented the new LED street lightning system to the
commission. Commissioners discussed making a contribution to the installation of the
new street lights for the Maxey House.
Motion was made by Jerry Raper, seconded by Douglas Cox to contribute $500.00 per
light fixture not to exceed five light fixtures to the Maxey House. Motion carried 5-0.
3. Discussion of and possible acZion on nominations for the Visionar•ies Award.
Motion was made by Ben Vaughan, seconded by Douglas Cox to nominate "The Friends
of the Maxey House" for the Visionaries Award. Motion carried 5-0.
4. Report, discussion and possible action on Fa(ade grants.
Commissioners discussed raising the fagade grants awarded to $1,000. The
commissioners also discussed recipients providing after pictures of work done before
dispersing grant money. Motion was made by Douglas Cox, seconded by Ben Vaughan
to raise the grant allocation to $1,000. Motion carried 5-0.
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5. Reqasest items, for, futuf-e agendas. Procedures to get entities together.
6. The meeting adjourned at 1:07 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 20
Arvin Starrdtt, Chairman
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