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08-A Hist Pres Min 01-12-05.wpd MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CITY HALL WEST ANNEX CONFERENCE ROOM 150 1ST STREET S.E. PARIS, TEXAS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2005 12:00 0'CLOCK P.M. 1.The Historic Preservation Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairman Arvin Starrett at 12:00 P.M. A.The following members were present: Ann Rodgers, Secretary Sue Lancaster Paul Denney Alternates:Becki Norment Brian Wear B.The following members were absent: Barbara Wilson, Vice-Chairman Claudia Hunt Jerry Raper C.Also present was Lisa Wright, Historic Preservation Officer. 2. Motion to approve the minutes Approval of minutes from previous meetings. of the June 19, 2004, November 10, 2004, December 8, 2004, and December 20, 2004, meeting was made by Sue Lancaster, seconded by Ann Rodgers. Motion carried 5-0. 3. Consideration of and possible action on the appeal by Beverly Pendleton of Randy the denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness for 24 W. Plaza. Pendleton and Bob Burns were present to speak on this matter. Chairman Starrett asked if the lights were for sale, and Mr. Pendleton stated that they weren’t going to be, but they can be. Chairman Starrett asked if the lights were wired to electricity, and Mr. Pendleton stated they were not. Chairman Starrett stated he would have no problem approving the COA on the conditions that the lights are for sale and that they not be wired to electricity. Mr. Pendleton stated he was agreeable to that. Mr. Burns asked the Commission what would happen if the Pendletons left the lights there permanently, and Chairman Starrett advised Mr. Burns that the Pendletons put up the lights without filing for a COA and that this was the second time they had done that. He said the lights were not original to the building style and thus not appropriate to the age of the building. However, if the lights were for sale, then he would have no problem with them being placed there to display. The Historic Preservation Officer asked for clarification of whether the Pendletons would need to file for a COA in the event the lights sold and they wished to place other lights outside the building, and Chairman Starrett stated they would. Paul Denney told Mr. Pendleton that he always contact the Historic Preservation Officer in the event the found something else. Motion to approve the COA with the conditions that the lights be for sale and that no electricity be run to them was made by Ann Rodgers, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried 5-0. 4. The HPO handed out Receipt of report from the Historic Preservation Officer. a draft of the Design Guidelines for the Commissioners to review for the next meeting. Chairman Starrett asked the Commission to review in relation to the last draft received and make comments. He said he would like to have them approved by Council soon so that the Guidelines could be effective March 1. Becki Norment arrived. The HPO advised the Commission that plans were underway on the Courthouse rededication and that the Commission had been asked to be heavily involved. Chairman Starrett stated that he had been in contact with Celebrate America and that they’ve agreed to a theme parade - “Celebrate Our Heritage.” Brian Wear told the Commission that he had met with the project manager and he was not sure that it would be completed in time, and Chairman Starrett advised that the architects had originally planned for a May completion, so that might be what the project manager was referring to. The HPO handed out the attached bi-monthly report. 5. Paul Denney asked the HPO Request items from Board for future agendas. to mail letters to sign companies in an attempt to head off inappropriate signs in the historic districts. Becki Norment asked the business owners be included in the mailing. Chairman Starrett asked to place approval of the Design Guidelines on the next agenda. Sue Lancaster asked the HPO to check with the City Manager on the status of trucks on Church Street and burned out lights on Bonham. The HPO advised the Commission that the Planning and Zoning Commission would be undertaking possible changes to the Comprehensive Plan, and she anticipated that the downtown district might be affected. Becki Norment stated she would like someone from this Commission to take part in that process. 6.Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m. APPROVED on the 9th day of February, 2005. _____________________________________ Arvin Starrett, Chairman Historic Preservation Project/Inquiry Status Report DateName/SubjectAddressInquiry/ActionStatus Spoke with Elmer McNeal on 12/16/04. He may do more work and will file a single Floorworks (ElmerCOA on all. He will decide after the 11/2/04McNeal)215 Grand AvenueSent COA violation notice.holidays and get back with me. Sent violation notice for failure to 11/8/04Randy Pendleton2 West Plazaobtain COA for decorative lightingScheduled on today's agenda. HPC recommended revisions atCouncil will consider at January 20 11/8/04Tax Exemptionn/a12/8/04 meeting.workshop. Violation notice was sent and sign has been removed. Received COA and placed on 12/20 agenda; however, owner has now expressed interest in redesigning sign. Waiting on desgin guidelines to be property behindcompleted. CLOSED PENDING 11/24/04Karen WilkersonLibrarySign recently put upRECEIPT OF NEW COA Spoke with the current owner on 12/1 and the prospective buyer (Joey Sleeper) today. Mr. Sleeper hopes to remove the marble and metal. He will call back and McKay's Musicmake arrangements to meet with some 12/1/04CompanyW. PlazaMarble on exteriorCommission members. I, Shawn, and Tony met with Reza and other TxDot officials and requested permission to install the signs as designed by HPC. Jerry Keisler was requested to review and give approval. He advised this Request to place signs withmorning that he had no problem with lettering smaller than thatsigns. I will contact sign company after 12/7/04Historic Signagerecommended in UTCM.lunch and begin processing order ASAP. Business owners parking onGathering property owner records. 12/20/04Sue LancasterDowntown PlazasidewalkExpect letter to go out within a week. Checked with Shawn. The growing season is out, so they will not replant at 12/20/04Jerry RaperDowntown PlazaEmpty plantersthe present time. CLOSED Discussed with Shawn, Karl, and Gary. Reviewing parking lots plans to Chamber ofdetermined best method to keep trucks 12/20/04Arvin StarrettCommerceSemis parking on parking lotout. What is disposition of old benches and lighting fixtures -Shawn is checking on disposition and will 12/20/04HPCDowntown Plazarelocate to Sports Complexadvise as soon as he finds out. The work is a repair only and will not visually change the outward appearance of the structure. No COA required. 1/3/05Ronnie Fox615 1st Street S.W.Replacing roof on carport.CLOSED. Sent violation notice. As of last night, paint has been removed from windows and replaced with blankets and banner Painted inside of windows andsign has been removed and sign painted 1/4/05903 Club7 Lamar Avenueplaced sign on awning on window. Rick Hundley making contact and will Sign is hanging by chain and issend violation notice to require owner to 1/6/05LamplighterClarksville Streettoo low to the sidewalk.secure and raise sign Rick Hundley making contact and will send violation notice to require owner to 1/6/05T-shirt ShopClarksville StreetSign is hanging by chain.secure sign Sprint has vacated. Rick Hundley will ask owner to remove sign or the City will 1/6/05Sprint PCsClarksville StreetBanner sign on awningremove. Rick Hundley is taking photos this morning Placed sign without permit orand violation notice will go out this 1/6/05Violin Shop130 N. MainCOAafternoon.