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03-A Hist Pres Min 02-09-05.wpd MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CITY HALL WEST ANNEX CONFERENCE ROOM 150 1ST STREET S.E. PARIS, TEXAS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 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: Barbara Wilson, Vice-Chairman Ann Rodgers Sue Lancaster Paul Denney Jerry Raper Alternate:Brian Wear B.The following members were absent: Claudia Hunt Alternate:Becki Norment C.Also present was Lisa Wright, Historic Preservation Officer, Tony Williams, City Manager, and Bethany Golden, Main Street Coordinator. 2. Motion to approve the minutes Approval of minutes from previous meetings. from the March 31, 2003; July 28, 2003; January 12, 2005; and January 24, 2005, meetings was made by Sue Lancaster, seconded by Barbara Wilson. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificate of Appropriateness: A.. Paul Denney advised the Commission 130 Bonham Street - Dan Atnip that Mr. Atnip proposed to remove the upper windows and strip, repaint, and replace them; to expose the transom windows; and to relocate the doors on the lower level. He stated Mr. Atnip would apply for another COA for paint colors at a later date. Motion to recuse Paul Denney was made by Barbara Wilson, seconded by Ann Rodgers. Motion carried unanimously. Motion to approve the COA as presented was made by Barbara Wilson, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried unanimously. Motion to bring Paul Denney back was made by Brian Wear, seconded by Ann Rodgers. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Lisa Wright Receipt of report from the Historic Preservation Officer. introduced Bethany Golden, the new Main Street Coordinator, to the Commission. She then handed out the attached report. She also advised the Commission that the Legal Department was researching the appropriate method required for implementation of the design guidelines, and she would advise the Commission accordingly. Commission members reported that the lights around the square were not working and asked Ms. Wright to check into the status of the Brown lawsuit. 5. Commissioners reported that Request items from Board for future agendas. there was a café reopening by the Market Square with a bullet sign in front of it. The also reported that the street lights on Bonham were still out. Tony Williams advised he would check into the status of his report to TXU. Commissioner advised that downtown merchants were interested in seeking additional streetscape grants and were also interested in getting involved with the pocket park. 6.The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m. APPROVED THIS 28TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2005. ________________________________ Arvin Starrett, Chairman Historic Preservation Project/Inquiry Status Report DateName/SubjectAddressInquiry/ActionStatus HPC recommended revisions atCity Council recommended a $100,000 12/8/04 meeting and Councilinvestment for residential and $200,000 for discussed at workshop on Januarycommercial, with a 3 year exemption. City 11/8/04Tax Exemptionn/a20.Council will consider ordinance at a later Joey Sleeper, new owner, has submitted McKay's MusicCOA to remove metal façade. Will be 12/1/04CompanyW. PlazaMarble on exteriorpresented at next meeting. TxDOT approved new signs. The sign company has been contacted and advised that we wish to place order. They have prepared a sample sign for approval to ensure that they are using the correct 12/7/04Historic Signagecolors and borders and have mailed the Gathering property owner records. Letter Business owners parking onhas been prepared and will be mailed out 12/20/04Sue LancasterDowntown Plazasidewalkeither today or tomorrow. Discussed with Shawn, Karl, and Gary. Reviewing parking lots plans to determined best method to keep trucks Chamber ofout. Shawn advised he will attempt to 12/20/04Arvin StarrettCommerceSemis parking on parking lotaddress once construction begins. 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. Paint removed from windows. Received COA application for sign, but the application was incomplete. The applicant Painted inside of windows andhas been contacted and advised what 1/4/05903 Club7 Lamar Avenueplaced sign on awning information is needed. Sign is hanging by chain and isSent violation notice. Lamplighter took 1/6/05LamplighterClarksville Streettoo low to the sidewalk.sign down. Sent violation notice. Rick Hundley reinspected today and owner has reduced 1/6/05T-shirt ShopClarksville StreetSign is hanging by chain.links and sign appears stable.. Sprint has vacated. Rick Hundley contacted property owner, and sign will be 1/6/05Sprint PCSClarksville StreetBanner sign on awningremoved today. Sent violation notice. Rick Hundley reinspected today and sign is still in place, and no COA has been received. Rick will Placed sign without permit orsend another notice today and follow up 1/6/05Violin Shop130 N. MainCOAwith visit.