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02 - P&Z Min. 08-02-2004 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNI G AND ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 2, 2004 The Planning and Zoning Commission met Monday, August 2, 004, 5:30 P.M., Love Civic Center, 2025 S. Collegiate, Paris, Texas with the following members present: 1. Benny Plata 2.' Carl Lucas 3. Bobby L. Myers 4. Marshall Kent 5. Reeves Hayter 6. Brad Archer 7. Russell McCain 8. Barbara Forrest Lisa Wright, the Director of Community Development was also p esent. 1. The meeting was called to order by Reeves Hayter. 2. The minutes from the (July 6, 2004) meeting were approv d with a motion by Carl Lucas, seconded by Brad Archer. Motion ca ried by a vote of 7 ayes and 0 nays. Barbara Forrest is now present at the meeting. 3. Public Hearing to consider the petition of Jim and Sandra L ssiter for a change in zoning from a One-Family Dwelling District No. (SF-2) to a Two-Family Dwelling District (2F) on Lot 17, City Block 25 -A, being located at 224 25th Street NE. The public hearing was declared open. Jim Lassiter, 725 42nd SE, spoke in favor of the petition stati g that he had a rental house on the property that recently burned, in aYe Mr. Lassiter is requesting zoning on the property for a dup ex. The property right behind him, that adjoins his property on th east side (the back of his property), has 2 duplexes on it. There re other duplexes in the area around Mr. Lassiter's property. Mr Lassiter Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 2 stated that the duplexes would increase the tax base. The co t to build the duplex is approximately $58,000 to $60,000 dollars. M . Lassiter stated that none of the neighbors that he has contacted have problem with a nice new brick structure being built on the property. There was no opposition, the public hearing was declared c osed. 4. Consideration of and action on the petition of Jim and Sand a Lassiter for a change in zoning from a One-Family Dwelling District. 2 (SF -2) to a Two-Family Dwelling District (2F) on Lot 17, City BI ck 255-A, being located at 224 25th Street NE. Motion was made to approve the petition by Benny Plata, se onded by Carl Lucas. Motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays. 5. Public Hearing to consider the petition of Richard Hard son for a change in zoning from a Two-Family Dwelling District (2F) to a Multiple-Family Dwelling District No.1 (MF-l) on Lot 5, ity Block 112-B, being located at 52112th Street SEe The public hearing was declared open. There was no one present to speak in favor of or in opposi ion to the petition. The public hearing was declared closed. 6. Consideration of and action on the petition of Richard Har ison for a change in zoning from a Two-Family Dwelling District (2F) to a Multiple-Family Dwelling District No.1 (MF-l) on Lot 5, ity Block 112-B, being located at 5211th Street SEe Motion was made to table the petition by Bobby Myers, se onded by Marshall Kent. Motion to table carried by a vote of 8 ayes adO nays. Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 3 7. Public Hearing to consider the petition of the Historic P Commission for a designation of Historic Overlay District on parts of South Church, South Main, and 1st Street SW. Th described area will be known as the South Church, South M Street SW Historic District. servation o. 2 (HD) following in, and ¡st Starting at the intersection of West Sherman Street and 1st then south along 1st Street SW to Hearne Avenue, then Hearne Avenue to South Church Street, then north along So Street to Kaufman Street. This is the general description with the following additions and exclusions. treet SW, ast along th Church f the area The following lots are west of 1 st Street SW and shall be incl ded in the area: City Block 137, Lots 6, 6A, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12; City lock 149, Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12; City Block 156, Lots 7, 8, 9,10,11,12 and 13. The following lots are east of South Church Street and shall e included in the area: City Block 181, Lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 9; City lock 140, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15; City lock 159, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 15B, 16, 17 and 18A. The following lots are north of Hearne Avenue and shall b excluded from the area: City Block 157, Lots 18, 19,20 and 21; City lock 158- A, Lot 3. The public hearing was declared open. Arvin Starrett, 629 Church Street, Historic Preservation C mmission Chairman, spoke in favor of the petition stating that the Com issioners looked at this district long and hard and there were revisi ns over a period of time. A public hearing was held earlier this year nd later a neighborhood meeting was held in order to answer quesf ons or get input from citizens with regard to the district and then held he second formal public hearing with results which were forwar ed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The nine members and lternates Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 4 of the Commission were unanimous in their decision, six of hose nine members are property owners within the district. Troy Elliot, 643 Church Street, new resident in the district, tated that he bought his house in the area for 2 reasons, (1) for his tori purposes to teach his son a lesson about the value of his street an (2) as an investment for himself and other members of his family. r. Elliot stated that he doesn't quite know what he is doing but t ust those people that he knows on the historic commission to lead him i the right direction. Sue Lancaster, who owns a historic house on S. Church spo e in favor of the petition stating that when KPB was started and hey were cleaning S. Church and one of the properties was a very di apidated, historic home that was in very, very bad condition. Many embers of the group that was cleaning stated that the house should be t rn down. There was something that said "don't pull me down, I'm pa of Paris history." Ms. Lancaster contacted the man who bought the house from the family who had lived there since 1887 (the Kirpatrick Fa ily). Ms. Lancaster stated that she purchased the house, much to her husbands alarm, and began to work on it. They worked on the house ~ r 3 years. There is a world of history in that house, a lot of it is being onated to the museum, some of it has gone to Holy Cross because t at family attended Holy Cross. Three generations grew up in the hou e. Elnita Kirpatrick was a reporter for the Dinner Bell which was the ~ rerunner of the Paris News. Ms. Kirpatrick wrote about the Paris Fir from her front steps, that house did not burn. All of her neighbors cross the street burned and then it jumped over and got the other nd of her Church Street. It was a real labor of love to restore the ho se and it would have been so easy to have been torn down and a lot f history would have been lost. We have a real unique opportunity he e with all the historic buildings. Weare sixth in the State of Texas of having historic buildings but they are dropping at an alarming ate. Ms. Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 5 Lancaster would like to see the buildings covered with t e Historic Overlay. Linda Vandever, 540 21st Street NE, spoke in favor of t e petition stating that she would like to own a historic home but feels ike at this time she is not in a position to properly maintain one. She is interested in preserving the history of Paris and properties in Paris. M ny homes in Paris were destroyed by the great fire of 1916 and 0 hers that survived that disaster were later torn down in the name 0 progress. Some still in restorable condition while others were beyond repair. A prime example of needless destruction of one of the fines homes in Paris, one previously owned by the House Family, was tor down on Clarksville Street several years ago to build the Williamsbur Shopping Center. The areas of South Main and South Church are one of the few areas left in Paris with a concentrated group of historic h meso The others are scattered throughout the city and are rapidly det riorating. Over the last few years Ms. Vandever has visited several cities and towns that have historic designations and the value of tho e cities is indescribable. Ms. Vandever would like avoid the destructi n and the defacing of property that adds so much to the rich history 0 this city. Linda Ridder, Executive Director of Paris Living C mmunity Development Corporation, spoke in favor of the petition sting that part of their mission is to revitalize the neighborhoods of owntown Paris and is dedicated to doing so in a style that is ae thetically compatible with the architecture of the area. The homes hav a vintage look and the colors are appropriate for the area. Ms. Ridd r came to Paris two years ago for her interview and while driving arou d noticed a lot of deterioration and thought that this was going to be a big job. One of the things that helped her to take on the task was dri ing down South Church and Main and seeing some of the beautiful ho es there. Ms. Ridder stated that she saw those "diamonds." Paris Liv ng hosted a meeting in June to provide residents the opportunity to alk about Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 6 historic designations and to get their questions answered. uring the meeting Ms. Ridder heard some of the residents say "this i fringes on our personal rights", or we have already spent a lot of time nd money preserving our homes so why do we need to be told now hat to do. Paris Living owns property on both SW 1st Street and Churc Street as well as in some of the areas that are on streets that will ev ntually be covered by the overlay of this historic district. Ms. Ridde feels that historical preservation is a good tool for economic de elopment, providing outside dollars in the form of tourism, for exampl . Historic preservation is much more than that, it is much more than th se dollars that we will gain, it is about being good stewards of hat past generations have left for us. It is about providing a way, means to preserving that history for future generations. On beha f of Paris Living's Board and those future generations, Ms. Ridder urged the Commission to pass the historic designation. A.W. Clem spoke in favor of the petition stating that severa years ago they were considering what to do with their law firm. One de ision that was made was to buy the old Texas Hotel from Margie Bell nd spend a pot full of money on restoring it. Mr. Clem stated that hey could have gutted the building, made it contemporary, put a false ront on it but they really had faith in this community. Mr. Clem rem mbers the homes on Clarksville and Church Street, how beautiful they ere. Mr. Clem and others bought several buildings downtown and in ested a lot because they really believed the downtown area is going to b a "spiffy place" if the Planning and Zoning Commission does what it i supposed to do. Pike Burkhart, 524 Church, spoke in favor of the petition sating that he thinks Mr. Clem had many good points. Ms. Burkhart's ouse was built in 1869 and he probably would not have bought the ho se had he not felt like the City of Paris was headed in the right direction. Organizations have grown out of the grassroots to help save a d change Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 7 that area. Mr. Burkhart is chairman of the Keep Paris Be utiful with thirty board members and over 200 members on the com ittee and their vote is unanimous for the historic designation. eep Paris Beautiful has been in existence for 4 years and the prima aims is to see that the Historic Overlay District be put in place. It is e sential for the well being of the community to get this done. Ann Wyche, Church Street, spoke in favor of the petition tating that she has lived there for 12 years and when she moved here s e thought that Paris had some of the nicest people of any town that s e has ever lived in. Also, Ms. Wyche stated that Paris has done the orst job in preserving their historical areas of any town that she has ver seen. Ms. Wyche stated that when she moved here, there was a be utiful park with beautiful large trees across the street from St. Joseph s Hospital. There was a letter to the editor regarding the park stating hat a large grocery chain was wanting to come in and build there. Th lady who wrote the article was present at the meeting. The letter sa d, "do you remember why 3 Oaks Shopping Center was named 3 Oaks' and if you drive by there today you will have no idea why it was na ed 3 Oaks because there is not an oak tree left. "I hate to see that ha pen to our historic districts." Louise Hagood, 556 Fitzhugh Avenue, spoke in favor of t e petition stating that Fitzhugh and Pinebluff has been designated as historic districts. Ms. Hagood stated that her husband's grandpar nts bought the property where 3 Oaks Shopping Center is and the bought it simply because there were 3 Oaks there. Ms. Hagood stat d that she previously went to a meeting and there were pros and cons. Ms. Hagood wanted the cons to be considered because they have ears of the historic designation, fearing that property taxes will be ra sed. Their fears are not founded in fact or truth. Maintenance does ot increase taxes. The cons also, fear the committee themselves, th y fear the committee is going to say you have got to do so and so. The ons should Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 8 be asking what can you do for us, not what are you going t make me do. Ms. Hagood stated that visitors have come in fro England, Norway, The Netherlands, Mississippi, Michigan, and lots of parts of Texas and they always say tell us where your beautiful his oric homes are so that we may see the beauty of this city that dates fro 1844. Ms. Hagood stated that the Commission has the power to recom end to the city the acceptance of this historic district so that it can co tinue to be beautiful and to prosper. Susy Harper, 545 Johnson Woods, spoke in favor of the peti ion stating that she has been attending all the historic preservation me tings. Ms. Harper states that the commission asks is for cer ificates of appropriateness to be presented. Since last October, 32 ce ificates of appropriateness have been submitted and approved, actuall , none have been denied. Members of the commission have been really elpful and people have taken their advice. Kelly Wickersham, 574 Church Street, stating that he as there to speak against the misguided attempt to control privat property. Saving our historic landmarks is a noble goal but t rough the implementation of these over bearing regulations that go gainst our basic ideas concerned with private property rights. People re already taking care of these houses without this ordinance being in place. Mr. Wickersham and his family moved out of his home and r stored and repaired the interior. Mr. Wickersham stated that the pr ponents of the ordinance stated that they already have laws pertaini g to zoning and environmental land management, these are well deft ed statues that contain clear objectives pertaining to health and s fety. This ordinance is not clear or objective and is not relevant t health or safety. The ordinance presumes to deny or grant permiss on slips for everything from ordinary maintenance to setting up swi g sets from weekend landscaping projects to hanging a basketball go lover your garage. Ms. Wickersham stated that the Ordinance 2002- 33, Section Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 9 157, Paragraph C, takes a sledge hammer to home owners ip rights. Mr. Wickersham stated that this section covers all exterior structures in your yard from the dog house to the outhouse. Mr. ickersham stated that if this just a commission that they are trying to ~ rm just to give advice then why does Section 7-164 back up this law wi h a $2,000 a day fine and a separate misdemeanor fine charge per da to anyone who refuses to go along with it. This ordinance discrimina es against the poor and elderly who cannot afford these restrictive m intenance requirements. In other cities people have been forced t sell their homes that they have lived in for most of their lives. Margie Bell, 624 Church, has lived there since 1940, spoke gainst the petition stating that this is not the proper way to go about hat we are trying to do. Ms. Bell stated that they are all trying to p eserve the history of Paris and trying to preserve their homes. Ms. Bell stated that downtown has lost several businesses and if we are doing s ch a good job of historical preservation, then where did these people g to? What businesses have replaced them? What is the historical sig ificance of well over half the homes in the designated areas. You have h me values from 0, and some should be bull dozed, to a few houses worth over $150, 000. The homes in the area are not homogeneous, they vary greatly, in age, size, architecture, and certainly in value. The trul historical homes on Church and Main are owned by responsible peopl who have successfully maintained them to the best of their abilities a d finances and it is an insult to the intelligence and capabilities of thes owners to give the control of their homes to a committee no matte how well intentioned those members are. Ms. Bell stated they will be equired to pay for the improvements that they may not even like. Ms. Bell stated that 1st Street is not suited for this designation. Ms. Bell asked if there was a petition presented to the com ittee. Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 10 The question was asked of the people for the petition, how any lives in the area, Winnona Carpenter, 618 S. Main, stated that she lives in the area as well as several raised their hands. Melissa Wickersham, Kelly Wickersham's wife, spoke gainst the petition stating that she is Margie Bell's granddaughter and t is like the Bell family against the rest of Church Street. Ms. Wickers am stated that she grew up on Church Street, goes to church on Ch rch Street and she know lives on Church Street. Ms. Wickersham i proud of what they have accomplished. Ms. Wickersham stated that their neighborhood is improving with or without historic prese ation. There was no further opposition, the public hearing w s declared closed. 8. Consideration of and action on the Historic Preservation ommission for a designation of Historic Overlay District No.2 (HD) n parts of South Church, South Main, and ¡st Street SW. The followin described area will be known as the South Church, South Main, and Is Street SW Historic District. Starting at the intersection of West Sherman Street and 1st Street SW, then south along 1st Street SW to Hearne Avenue, then east along Hearne Avenue to South Church Street, then north along So th Church Street to Kaufman Street. This is the general description of the area with the following additions and exclusions. The following lots are west of 1 st Street SW and shall be inc ded in the area: City Block 137, Lots 6, 6A, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12; Ci Block 149, Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12; City Block 156, Lots 7, 8, 9, 10 11, 12 and 13. Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 11 The following lots are east of South Church Street and shall e included in the area: City Block 181, Lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 9; City lock 140, Lots 1,2,3, 4, 4A, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15; City lock 159, Lots 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10,11,12,15, 15B, 16, 17 and 18A. The following lots are north of Hearne Avenue and shall b excluded from the area: City Block 157, Lots 18, 19,20 and 21; City lock 158- A, Lot 3. Benny Plata asked Arvin Starrett ifhe were to own a house nd wanted to change the color of the trim and went through the commis ion, could the commission stop him from changing the trim. Mr. Starrett stated that the Ordinance states that if you re aint your house or reroof your house or do repairs to your house an keep it in the condition that it is currently in, the commission has no hing to do with that. A certificate of appropriateness would be requir d and that' is issued out of the historic preservation office. Only in th event of a change in color or materials does it come across to the co mission to help in that decision. If it involves less than 25% of the vis al area of the house then it can still be issued from City Hall ithout the commission making the decision. In one instance, there w re certain colors that were approved but the commission let the prop rty owner know that they did not think that it was the most appropr ate for the building that they were about to paint. They got their ap roval and went and painted it their colors. The next meeting they w re back at the commission saying we want to apply again, help us with ur colors. The commission have looked at 33 applications and only has been denied, it is in litigation. Ms. Starrett stated that what the do is put people in contact with contractors or materials that actuall save them money in the long run. Mr. Starrett stated that there are gr nt monies that are available for historic properties that have loc I historic designations. State and national designations do not trigge those Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 12 monies, local designations trigger those monies. The overl y will help to protect the district so that people will do the rieht thine. Carl Lucas asked for clarification of a point that he has been hearing on the streets, he asked if people would be forced to do somethi g, to repair their house. Mr. Starrett stated that there is nothing in the ordinance hat would require a property owner to do anything but it requires a c rtificate of appropriateness to be necessary when they intend to do w rk on their property. It does not require them to do the work. The question was asked, if they cannot stop you from doing nything to your home then why Section 7-164? If it is just advice, w yare there criminal aspects in the ordinance? Mr. Starrett stated that the fines in the ordinance are set y the State of Texas for your commission, they are simply zoning requir d fines and the ordinances states up to $2,000 and it is his understand ng that the Judge in our local city has never assessed a fine nearing that agnitude. Ms. Bell asked why was nothing done about some of the hou e on South Main that have been in the process of being redone for 3 ears? Ms. Bell stated that one of these houses belong to Mr. Malone. Chairman Hayter asked for everyone who is opposed to thi ordinance to stand. Seven people stood up. Motion was made to approve as Historic Overlay District No.2 (HD) by Brad Archer, seconded by Carl Lucas. Motion carried y a vote of 7 ayes and 1 nay (Russell McCain). Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 13 9. Public hearing to consider the petition of the Historic P eservation Commission for a changê in zoning to intludê a Risto it Ovêrlay District No.4 (HD) on Part of Lot 12, City Block 52, bein located at 714 Graham Street. The public hearing was declared open. Mr. Starrett stated that the property is owned by a property owner who has left the city and the city cannot find the person. The roperty is being vandalized. Chairman Hayter asked how this stand alone designation ould work. Mr. Starrett stated that the significance that the local design tion would give to that stand alone property is the same to any of t e districts. Future owners of that property would have access to funds for restoration, etc. It also would be sure that we save the st ucture for generations to come. If we lose it, it is gone, it is one of and. Chairman Hayter asked if this and the following structure savable. Mr. Starrett answered, yes. The commission reviews a list 0 properties that comes from the Building and Standards Commission. inety-five percent, the commission says to take them out because t ey are not savable but the properties that are savable, this Commissi n wants to look after. Mr. Kent asked if the property came up for sale, wo ld it be a hindrance. Mr. Starrett stated that it would be an aid in finalizing th sale. The property would be worth more to the buyer. Mr. Starrett stated that historic designations increase property values. Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 14 Marshall Kent asked, what if the present owner comes back t town and he is not pleased with the home being part of this plan, he on't have to make any improvements on it but he is going to follow the guidelines if he does. Mr. Starrett stated that only if that person were to desire t keep that property in the condition that it is in now, to keep the roof r paired, to keep paint on the property, to keep the windows painted-it c uld simply go on like it is. With the designation, it gives the property ower outlets down the road for help and then when someone comes alon and says, "I want to restore this property,"-then we have saved a Par.s treasure. Sue Lancaster spoke in favor of the petition stating that s e and her husband became aware of the home and some of its history ates back to 1892. It was a magnificent home in its time. The hous has been vandalized and she and her husband boarded up the ack. Ms. Lancaster stated that the house is a solid house. Before the wner left, the house was rewired and replumbed. Ms. Lancaster stat d that she has been talking with some people in the area about turni g it into a Community Center or a place for Girl Scouts, possibly a Bla Museum was mentioned. It would be a shame and a loss for Paris fo the house not to get its designation and protection. No opposition, the public hearing was declared closed. 10. Consideration of and action on the petition of the Historic P eservation Commission for a change in zoning to include a Histor c Overlay District No.4 (HD) on Part of Lot 12, City Block 52, being located at 714 Graham Street. Motion was made to approve as Historic Overlay District No 4 (HD) by Bobby Myers, seconded by Brad Archer. Motion carried a vote of 7 ayes and 1 nay (Russell McCain). 11. 12. 13. Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 15 Public Hearing to consider the petition of the Historic P eservation Commission for a change in zoning to include a Histor c Overlay District No.5 (HD) on Lot 5, City Block 163, being locate at 623 6th Street SEe The public hearing was declared open. Arvin Starrett spoke in favor of the petition stating that this s a Second Empire French Style home, the last remaining example of his type of architecture in Lamar County and one of the few remainin examples in this part of the State of Texas. It is probably one 0 the most important structures in the City of Paris. Mr. Starrett enc uraged the passing of the designation with the understand of the com ission that it is with the blessing of the property owner. There was no opposition, the public hearing was declared Consideration of and action on the petition of the Historic P eservation Commission for a change in zoning to include a Risto ic Overlay District No.5 (HD) on Lot 5, City Block 163, being locate at 623 6th Street SEe Motion was made to approve as Historic Overlay District o. 5 (HD) by Carl Lucas, seconded by Brad Archer. Motion carried y a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays. Public Hearing to consider the petition of the Historic P eservation Commission for a change in zoning to include a Histo ic Overlay District No.6 (HD) on Lot 3, City Block 248-B, being loc ed at 1970 Clarksville Street. The public hearing was declared open. Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 16 Arvin Starrett spoke in favor of the petition stating that the E rly Home is a very important pre-fire structure for the City of Paris. he owner, Linda, petitioned the commission at their hearing for this d signation. Jim Wright, 805 20th SE, spoke in favor of the petition stati g that this house is really important to his neighborhood, it is good for t e rats, the squirrels, the birds, the cats, the cats live off the rats-he w uld like to see it preserved for that reason. It is unoccupied 90% of th time. Arvin Starrett stated that this structure has been submitted t the Texas Historical Commission as one of the 13 most endangered pr perties in the City of Paris which would enable property owner financial assistance. There was no opposition, the public hearing was declared osed. 14. Consideration of and action on the petition of the Historic P eservation Commission for a change in zoning to include a Histor c Overlay District No.6 (HD) on Lot 3, City Block 248-B, being loca ed at 1970 Clarksville Street. Motion was made to approve as Historic Overlay District N . 6 (HD) by Bobby Myers, seconded by Benny Plata. Motion carried b a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays. 15. Public Hearing to consider the petition of the Historic P eservation Commission for a change in zoning to include a Histo . c Overlay District No.7 (HD) on Lot 11, City Block 124, being loc ted at 429 Grand Avenue; Lots 13, 14, and 15, City Block 124, being 10 ated at 410 and 428 W. Kaufman; Lot 16, City Block 124, being locate at 440 W. Kaufman Street. The public hearing was declared open. 16. 17. Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 17 Arvin Starrett spoke in favor of the petition stating that th s property has already been named a State Historic Landmark an is on the National Registry of Historic Places, one of the treasurers 0 the church did appear at the hearing that the commission conducte and had questions and the commission unanimously passed the desi nation for this lot. Lisa Wright, Director of Community Development for the C tyofParis, stated that elders of the church came to her office and pick d up some information from her and said that after they had met they ecided that they supported this designation. There was no opposition, the public hearing was declared Consideration of and action on the petition of the Historic P eservation Commission for a change in zoning to include a Histo ic Overlay District No.7 (HD) on Lot 11, City Block 124, being loc ted at 429 Grand Avenue; Lots 13, 14, and 15, City Block 124, being 10 ated at 410 and 428 W. Kaufman; Lot 16, City Block 124, being locate at 440 W. Kaufman Street. Motion was made to approve as Historic Overlay District N . 7 by Carl Lucas, seconded by Benny Plata. Motion carried by a vote 0 8 ayes and 0 nays. Public Hearing to consider the petition of the Historic P eservation Commission for a change in zoning to include a Histo ic Overlay District No.8 (HD) on Lot 1, City Block 118, being locate at 357 W. Kaufman Street. The public hearing was declared open. Arvin Starrett spoke in favor of the petition stating tha this is the Church of Christ side, directly across the street from First P esbyterian Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 18 Church. This is a very noted building in the comm nity, not structurally occupied. The owner of Grand Oxygen Supply spoke in opposif n to the designation stating that whatever they do at this property wil not affect him directly but sooner or later they will get around to his pr pertyand that is when it will affect him. He is trying to paint his bu iness now and he does not want to paint it and cause these peo Ie drastic problems. There was no further opposition, the public hearing wa declared closed. 18. Consideration of and action on the petition of the Historic P eservation Commission for a change in zoning to include a Histor c Overlay District No.8 (HD) on Lot 1, City Block 118, being locate at 357 W. Kaufman Street. Motion was made to approve as Historic Overlay Distric No.8 by Bobby Myers, seconded by Brad Archer. Motion carried y a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays. 19. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat, The Res dences on Stillhouse. Motion was made to approve the Final Plat by Bobby Myer , seconded by Carl Lucas, subject to the City Engineer's Memo date, July 29, 2004 including a utility easement added to the plat. Motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays. 20. Consideration of and action on the Final Plat of Lot 4 Block C, Townwood Estates #3. 21. 22. 23. 24. Planning and Zoning Meeting August 3, 2004 Page 19 Motion was made to approve the Final Plat by Bobby Myers seconded by Russell McCain, subject to the City Engineer's Memo date, July 30, 2004 and including a 15' utility easement added to the pIa. Motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat, Duplexes Addition (City Block 32-B). Motion was made to approve the Preliminary Plat by C rl Lucas, seconded by Bobby Myers, subject to the City Engineer's Me 0 dated, July 30, 2004. Motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nay. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat ofPshig da South. Motion was made to approve the Preliminary Plat by Bob y Myers, seconded by Brad Archer, subject to the City Engineer's Me 0 dated, July 30, 2004. Motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nay. Consideration of and action on the Preliminary Plat of Sto e Ridge, Phase IV. Motion was made to approve the Preliminary Plat by C rl Lucas, seconded by Bobby Myers, subject to the City Engineer's Me 0 dated, July 30, 2004. Motion carried by a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays Consideration of and action on the Master Plat of Stone Rid e. Motion was made to reject the Master Plat until drainage is w rked out by Brad Archer, seconded by Carl Lucas. Motion carried b a vote of 8 ayes and 0 nays. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.