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03-A Hist Pres Min 04-26-04.wpd MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION PARIS JUNIOR COLLEGE BOBBY R. WALTERS APPLIED TECHNOLOGY BUILDING, ROOM 1206 WEST ENTRANCE 2400 CLARKSVILLE STREET PARIS, TEXAS MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2004 4:00 0'CLOCK P.M. 1. The Historic Preservation Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairman Arvin Starrett at 4:00 P.M. A.The following members were present: Jerry Raper Barbara Wilson Sue Lancaster Paul Denney, Acting Secretary Claudia Hunt Alternates:Becki Norment Brian Wear B.The following members were absent: Ann Rodgers C.Also present were Lisa Wright, Historic Preservation Officer, Lindsey Harper, Main Street Coordinator, John Brunson, Street Superintendent, and Edwayne Samis, Street Department employee. 2. Minutes of the March 1, 2004, Approval of minutes from previous meetings. meeting were presented. Motion to approve the minutes was made by Paul Denney, seconded by Barbara Wilson. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Discussion of and possible action on approving the following Certificates of Appropriateness: Motion A.Michaella Bumgarner and Brenda Smyers - 101 Grand Avenue. to approve the COA as presented was made by Paul Denney, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried unanimously. Motion B.Lamar County Chamber of Commerce - 1125 Bonham Street. to approve, with the condition that the lettering matches the existing lettering on the Depot building was made by Barbara Wilson, seconded April 26, 2004 Page 2 by Brian Wear. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Discussion of and possible action on approving the following Certificates of Appropriateness contingent upon approval of revisions to the Historic Preservation Ordinance by the City Council at its May 10, 2004, regular meeting: Motion to recuse Claudia A.Linda and Bill Payne - 105 E. Sherman Street. Hunt was made by Paul Denney, seconded by Sue Lancaster Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Starrett advised the Commission that the City Council would be considering an amendment to the ordinance removing the hardship requirement for properties located in a proposed district. If the ordinance passes, it would not go in effect until June 1, 2004. Mr. Payne was asked to present his proposal at this meeting but was advised that final approval would have to come after the amendment went into effect. Mr. Payne presented drawings to the Commission and explained the proposed construction plans. Motion to bring Claudia Hunt back was made by Sue Lancaster, seconded by Barbara Wilson. Motion carried unanimously. Lynn Bertelsen B.Glenn and Lynn Bertelson - 509 S. Main Street. presented an application to the Commission showing proposed color changes to their home. No action taken. Linda Ridder of C.Paris Living, donee of Bill Payne - 1021 Church Street. Paris Living presented an application to the Commission showing proposed color changes. She advised that Paris Living was prepared at this time to begin working on the exterior. No action taken. 5. Discussion of and possible action regarding the following structures considered by code inspectors to be in violation of Article III of Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, entitled “Substandard and Dangerous Buildings and Structures,” to determine whether such buildings or structures can be rehabilitated and designated on the National Register of Historic Places, as a recorded Texas Historic Landmark, or as historic property as designated by the City Council of the City of Paris: Motion to forward to A.808 N. Main Street, Lots 1 and 1A, City Block 74. the Building and Standards Commission was made by Sue Lancaster, seconded by Paul Denney. Motion carried unanimously. April 26, 2004 Page 3 Motion to B.846 E. Polk Street, Lot 12, Block 4, Gibbons Park Addition. forward to the Building and Standards Commission was made by Claudia Hunt, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried unanimously. Motion to C.956 6th Street S.E., Lot 6, Block 2, Rucker Place Addition. forward to the Building and Standards Commission was made by Jerry Raper, seconded by Barbara Wilson. Motion unanimous . Motion to forward to the D.439 E. Washington, Lot 10, City Block 146. Building and Standards Commission was made by Barbara Wilson. Motion carried unanimously. Motion to forward to the E.1120 3rd Street S.E., Lot 17-A, City Block 159. Building and Standards Commission was made by Becki Norment, seconded by Barbara Wilson. Motion carried unanimously. F.1864 W. Austin, Lots 9 and 10 and the west 15' of Lot 11, Block 5, S. J. Motion to forward to the Building and Standards Wright Addition. Commission was made by Brian Wear, seconded by Jerry Raper. Motion carried unanimously. Motion to forward to the G.380 3rd Street N.W., Lot 13, City Block 56. Building and Standards Commission was made by Jerry Raper. Motion carried unanimously. Motion to forward to the H.2000 W. Campbell, Lot 4, City Block 305. Building and Standards Commission was made by Jerry Raper. Motion carried unanimously. Motion to forward to the I.363 Graham Street, Lot 1, City Block 43. Building and Standards Commission was made by Paul Denney, seconded by Jerry Raper. Motion carried unanimously. Motion to J.11 W. Neagle, Lot 20, block B, Subdivision of Block 170-B. forward to the Building and Standards Commission was made by Barbara Wilson, seconded by Claudia Hunt. Motion carried unanimously. Motion that the property was K.758 1st Street N.E., Lot 15, City Block 92. April 26, 2004 Page 4 historic and should be tabled was made by Sue Lancaster, seconded by Barbara Wilson. Motion carried unanimously. Motion that the property was L.649 W. Sherman, Lot 1, City Block 134. historic and should be tabled was made by Brian Wear, seconded by Barbara Wilson. Motion carried unanimously. Motion that the property was M.336 3rd Street S.W., Lot 8, City Block 118. historic and should be tabled was made by Paul Denney, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Discussion of and possible action on the following structures considered by code inspectors to be in violation of Article III of Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, entitled “Substandard and Dangerous Buildings and Structures,” and previously determined by the Historic Preservation Commission to be buildings or structures that can be rehabilitated and designated on the National Register of Historic Places, as a recorded Texas Historic Landmark, or as historic property as designated by the City Council of the City of Paris: Motion to leave this item on the list was made by A.758 1st Street N.E. Paul Denney, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried unanimously. Motion to take this structure off the protected B.649 W. Sherman Street. list and allow it to go to Buildings and Standards was made by Paul Denney, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried unanimously. Motion to allow the structure to be demolished C.338 3rd Street N.E. since it has no historic value was made by Paul Denneyseconded by , Barbara Wilson. Motion carried unanimously. 7. Discussion of and possible action on the following: A.Adopting revisions to Article VII, Section 2 of the Rules of Procedures of the Paris Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Paris. Motion to approve was made by Jerry Raperseconded by Barbara , Wilson. Motion carried unanimously. B.Proposing additional revisions to Article VII, Section 2 of the Rules of Procedure of the Paris Historic Preservation Commission of the City of This changes the notice requirement that is given to adjacent Paris. property owners from 10 days to 5 days. Motion to approve was made April 26, 2004 Page 5 by Barbara Wilson, seconded by Brian Wear. Motion carried unanimously. C.Reviewing and approving final requested revisions to the Historic This includes changes requested previously Preservation Ordinance. regarding the expiration of a certificate. Based on San Marcos’s wording, they will expire in 6 months from the date of issuance if work has not commenced and 1 year after approval if work is not completed. It also has the wording on exterior minor alteration so that flower beds, trees, shrubs are not included and that they will not exceed 6 feet in height. Motion to approve was made by Barbara Wilson, seconded by Jerry Raper. Motion carried unanimously. D.Accepting the proposal of ArchiTexas for preparation of design standards for the downtown historic district (central business district). Motion was made to approve the design guideline proposal by ArchiTexas by Claudia Hunt, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried unanimously. Becki Norment E.Adopting interim standards regarding yard art. presented pictures for the Commission to review. Motion was made to table for further discussion by Paul Denney, seconded by Claudia Hunt. Motion carried unanimously. F.Approving submission of an application for the City of Paris as a Motion to request the potential participant in the Visionaries Program. City Council to make application for participation in the Visionaries Program and that all Commissioners attempt to be in attendance at the request presentation was made by Barbara Wilson, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried unanimously. G.Requesting the City Council to make application for the Texas No action was taken. Preservation Trust Fund Grant. 8. Receipt of report from the Downtown Signage Committee and City staff. A.Consideration of and possible action on selecting signage for the John Brunson from the Public Works Department historical district. presented various types of signage and prices.Motion was made to approve ordering signage for the streets for the Downtown Historic District at an average price of $60.00 per sign to include a 36" average April 26, 2004 Page 6 vinyl sign in the “E” bracket series for attachment pending approval of the Commission for the logo on the sign by Barbara Wilson, seconded byBecki Norment. Motion carried unanimously. 9. Discussion regarding neighborhood meetings on the South Church, South The Main, and 1st Street S.W. Historic District (Church Street District). Commission proposed setting up a neighborhood meeting with Paris Living as host. 10. Discussion of and possible action on setting regular and special bi-monthly The ordinance calls for meetings of the Historic Preservation Commission. monthly meetings, but the Commission can also meet more often than monthly to take care of the needs of the Commission. A meeting has been scheduled for noon on Friday. 11. Receipt of report from the Historic Preservation Officer. The request for a facade grant has A.Budget request for facade grants. gone into a line item, City Council account. Information received from Robert Johnson B.Other financial incentives. with the Texas Historic Commission regarding tax abatement in historic districts was distributed to the Commission. The Historic Preservation Officer has received three (3) applications for COA’s. 12. The Commission is to Request items from Board for future agendas. consider accepting the proposal of ArchiTexas for preparation of design guidelines. Barbara Wilson requested an action item on 11-B. A report on demolition by neglect is requested, whether or not it fits into the Downtown Historic District or residential or both. 13.The meeting adjourned at 6:00. APPROVED this 28th day of February, 2005. ________________________________ Arvin Starrett, Chairman