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03-E Hist Pres.Comm. (05/24/04)MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMI4ION PARIS JUNIOR COLLEGE BOBBY R. WALTERS APPLIED TECHNOLOGY BUILDING, ROOM 1206 WEST ENTRANCE 2400 CLARKSVILLE STREET PARIS, TEXAS ! MONDAY, MAY 24, 2004 I, 4:00 0'CLOCK P.M. ' 1. The Historic Preservation Commission Meeting was alled to order by Chairman Arvin Starrett at 4:00 P.M. A. The following members were present: Arvin Starrett, Chairman I~ Barbara Wilson, Vice-Chairman ~ Paul Denney ~ Sue Lancaster Claudia Hunt Jerry Raper Alternates: Brian Wear Becki Norment (arrived at 4:11 p.m.) B. The following members were absent: Ann Rodgers I C. Also present was Lisa Wright, Historic Preservation Officer. 2. Approval ofminutes from previous meetings. Motion to a prove the minutes of the May 12, 2004, and May 17, 2004, meetings was made y Barbara Wilson, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried 7-0. , 3. Discussion of and possible action on approving the follov~ing Certificates of Appropriateness: II A. Beverly Pendleton - approximately 24 W. P/aza (pr ;perty immediately north of 28 W. Plaza [McKay's Music Co.]). Beverly endleton advised the Commission that Paul Denney prepared a drawi g of the entryway, and they have decided to build a new door as sho n on the alternate drawing. Chairman Starrett advised Mrs. Pendleto that any painting of masonry should match, as closely as possible, the surrounding masonry. Mrs. Pendleton stated that she felt the clolor they selected would help distinguish the building from others. Barbara Wilson stated May 24, 2004 Page 2 that the sign would rightly drive the design recommended the possibility of placing a wood fra of the masonry and painting the inside of the fra Motion to approve the Certificate of Appropriatenes Denney, seconded by Jerry Raper, with the followi new door should be constructed as shown on the prepared by Paul Denney; (2) the broken windows s and (3) the paint color for the masonry should matc and be approved on-site by the Historic Preservati carried 8-0. Claudia Hunt e around a portion ed part as a sign. was made by Paul j conditions: (1) a alternate drawing iould be replaced; the existing brick in Officer. Motion B. Glenn and Lynne Bertelson - 509 S. Main Streef. Mo ion to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as presented was m 'de Sue Lancaster, seconded by Barbara Wilson. Motion carried 8-0. C. First Baptist Church - 200 S. Church Street. Moti n to recuse Brian Wear from consideration of this item was mad by Jerry Raper, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried 7-0. Ti Stone presented the request on behalf of the First Baptist Church f r installation of a new playground. Mr. Stone stated that they did n t want children to cross 3rd Street, so the playground was to be b Ailt on the church proper with a 1' retaining wall with a cast iron fenc ' and landscaping. Chairman Starrett advised Mr. Stone that the fence ias not included on the application. Chairman Starrett informed the C mmission that he had spoken with the Texas Historic Commission, an they advised that, in the strictest sense by the Secretary of the Interio 's Standards, this type of playground is not appropriate at this 'location, but the Commission wants to work with the church. They made three recommendations: (1) that the front of the equipmen be set back as far under the loggia as possible; (2) that the equipm nt should be in a blond putty color to match the brick color of the bu ilding; and (3) that screening be placed to hide view of the equipme t from the street. Chairman Starrett asked Mr. Stone, if the Commissio n were to table this item, would he be able to get information about the ' nce and the color of the equipment by next month's meeting, and Mr. tone stated that he could. The Commission advised Mr. Stone that the would like to see a photo of the proposed fence and a drawing showi g how it relates to the building and how the landscaping would relate t the fence. Motion to table this item was made by Sue Lancaster, econded by Jerry Raper. Motion carried 7-0. Motion to allow Brian W ear to return to the meeting was made by Paul Denney, seconded by Jo rry Raper. Motion carried 7-0. May 24, 2004 Page 3 D. Karol Lyn and Hunter Moore - 135 Lamar Avenue Karol Lyn Moore provided the Commission with a copy of prop sed signage that consists of 12" plastic lettering to be located below the window sill by the rosettes. The drawing included a sign located n the corner of the building that Mrs. Moore said they had decided ag inst; however, the Commission advised Mrs. Moore that they liked this kind of sign. Chairman Starrett stated that a sign on the corner would come more closely to lending historical accuracy. Barbara Wil on recommended that Mrs. Moore contact the Main Street Manager to have a request placed with THC to recommend a sign design. ith regard to the request to remove paint, Chairman Starrett advised hat the Standards provide only for removal if it does not damage the asonry. Motion to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness was made by Barbara Wilson, seconded by Sue Lancaster, as follows: (1) equest 1 is tabled, and (2) requests 2, 3, and 4 are approved as present d. Motion carried e 8-0. l 4. Discussion of and possible action regarding the fo owing structures considered by code inspectors to be in violation of Articl 111 of Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Pari , Texas, entitled "Substandard and Dangerous Buildings and Structur s," to determine whether such buildings or structures can be rehabilitated nd designated on the National Register of Historic Places, as a record d Texas Historic Landmark, or as historic property as designated by the ity Council of fhe City of Paris: A. 7581st Street N.E. Motion to remove this item from by Barbara Wilson, seconded by Claudia Hunt. ' Chairman Starrett stated that this is stylistically a Denney added that this was about all we had lei action on this structure for 90 days was madE seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried 8-0. he table was made otion carried 8-0. hotgun, and Paul . Motion to delay , by Paul Denney, B. 1366 W. Kaufman. Motion that this structure ha historic value, is restorable, and action should be delayed for 90 day was made by Sue Lancaster, seconded by Brian Wear. Motion carrie 8-0. C. 2830 E. Cherry Street. Motion that this structure hteconded no historic value and is not restorable was made by Paul Denney, by Brian Wear. Motion carried 8-0. May 24, 2004 Page 4 D. 11019th Street S.E. Motion that this structure has n=onded storic value and is not restorable was made by Barbara Wilson, by Paul Denney. Motion carried 8-0. I E. 1320 W. Kaufman. Motion that this structure ha historic value, is restorable, and action should be delayed for90 day was made by Paul Denney, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carri d 8-0. F. 1253 Graham Street Motion that this structure ha~ no historic value and is not restorable was made by Becki Norment, seconded by Paul Denney. Motion carried 8-0. G. 1300 W. Kaufman, Motion that this structure has no~ historic value and is not restorable was made by Claudia Hunt, $econded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried 8-0. ' H. 803 Cedar Street. Motion that this structure has nohistoric value and is not restorable was made by Brian Wear, seconde by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried 8-0. ! 1. 3481st Street N.E. Motion that this structure has nhistoric value and is not restorable was made by Barbara Wilson, s, conded by Becki Norment. Motion carried 8-0. ' J. 15 W. Neagle. Motion that this structure has no hi toric value and is not restorable was made by Barbara Wilson, second d by Paul Denney. Motion carried 8-0. , K. 516 5th Street N.E. Motion that this structure has n historic value and is not restorable was made by Barbara Wilson, s conded by Becki Norment. Motion carried 8-0. 5. Discussion of status and possible action on the fo owing structures considered by code inspectors to be in violation of Articl lll of Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Pari , Texas, entitled "Substandard and Dangerous Buildings and Structure and previously determined by the Historic Preservation Commission be buildings or structures that can be rehabilitated and designated on th National Register of Historic Places, as a recorded Texas Historic Landm rk, or as historic property as designated by the City Council of the City of Paris: May 24, 2004 Page 5 A. 336 3rd Street S.W. Sue Lancaster advised the Co mission that she has been working to see if the owner is willing to d nate the structure, and she thinks she is coming around. , 6. Discussion of and possible action on the following: A. Declaring the property located at 714 Graham Stre~t (Baldwin House) as a historic landmark and setting a public hearing n same. Motion to declare this property as a historic landmark as made by Sue Lancaster, seconded by Becki Norment. Motion car ied 8-0. The public hearing on this will be held at the regular meet ng in June. The Commission requested that the following structur s be added to the next agenda to declare as landmarks: (1) Gibbon house, (2) Early house, and (3) First Presbyterian Church on W. Ka fman Street. B. Adopting revisions to Article Vll, Section 2 of the Ru es of Procedure of the Paris Historic Preservation Commission of the C ty ofParis. Motion to adopt the revisions as presented was made y Sue Lancaster, seconded by Paul Denney. Motion carried 8-0. C. Selecting sign designs for the Downtown Hist~ric District. The Commission wants to add the following to wh t was previously adopted (36" brown vinyl street sign with logo on o e end, a finial, and a spacer bracket): frames around the signs with an dditional frame at the top area and the name of the district. The Com ission requested that staff determine the additional cost. No formal ction taken. D. Establishing an annual Preservationist Award. hairman Starrett advised the Commission that he wished to establish this award for possible presentation at the annual Chamber ba quet in October. Barbara Wilson recommended that the Commission name nominees at a summer meeting and that someone contact the Chamber to make sure it's okay to present this award at their ba quet. Motion to establish a preservationist award was made b Barbara Wilson, seconded by Claudia Hunt. Motion carried 8-0. Barbara Wilson recommended that the Commission establish a"1 most endangered properties list," and chairman Starrett appointed Ba bara Wilson, Becki Norment, and Claudia Hunt to create the list. , E. Setting a specia/ joint public hearing on the Church Street Historic District. A special joint meeting will be at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 19 at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church with the City Council, Planning May 24, 2004 Page 6 and Zoning Commission, and the Building and Stan ards Commission. The meeting will be for presentations only with no ormal action to be taken. Preservation Dallas will be present and Te ry Townsend will serve as moderator. Motion to set this meeting wa made by Barbara Wilson, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carrie 8-0. F. Seeking proposa/s for preparation of design standards for the Church Street Historic District. Motion to authorize Barbar Wilson to discuss a possible proposal with Architexas was mad~ by Brian Wear, seconded by Becki Norment. Motion carried 8-0. G. Recommending adoption of provisions related to de olition by neglect. The Historic Preservation Officer presented sampl ordinances from three other locations for the Commission's revie . Barbara Wilson advised the Commission that this was a tool we co Id use if someone was allowing a property to become so neglected tha it will result in the necessity of demolition. Motion that the staff propo e a provision that will fit into the existing ordinance and ask the City ttorney to develop a Paris-specific provision was made by Sue Lanc ster, seconded by Brian Wear. Motion carried 8-0. I H. Recommending that the City make tax incentives a ailable to property owners located in historic districts. Chairman Sta rett stated that he preferred the Plano provisions, and Paul Denney s ated that he felt it was essential that we have some incentives in pl ce. The Historic Preservation Officer advised the Commission that !he would do some research and get with Gary Vest to develop guidelin s and criteria that must be in place prior to granting incentives. I' The Commission requested that this be done as soon as possible so i' centives would be in place prior to the potential adoption of the Chuch Street Historic District. I 7. Receipt of report from the Historic Preservation Officer. T e HPO advised the Commission that the City had been awarded a$5,700.00 LG grant and that the proposal from ArchiTexas would need to be revised t correspond with the new amount. 8. Request items from Board for future agendas. The Commission requested that the following items be placed on a future agenda: (1) appointment of a temporary recording secretary, (2) preparation of a long-range planning meeting to identify a 3-5 year plan, (3) discussion of ways to save architectural elements from houses scheduled for demolition, and (4) preparation of a May 24, 2004 Page 7 historic property inventory. 9. The meeting adjourned at 5:35 P.M. I~ Arvin Starrett, Chai man Lisa Wright, Recorder