03-A Historic Pres Min 03-09-05
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CITY HALL WEST ANNEX
CONFERENCE ROOM
150 1ST STREET S.E.
PARIS, TEXAS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2005
12:00 0'CLOCK P.M.
1.The Historic Preservation Commission Meeting was called to order by Vice-
Chairman Barbara Wilson at 12:00 P.M.
A.The following members were present:
Ann Rodgers, Secretary
Sue Lancaster
Claudia Hunt
Alternates:Brian Wear
Becki Norment
B.The following members were absent:
Arvin Starrett, Chairman
Paul Denney
Jerry Raper
C.Also present was Lisa Wright, Historic Preservation Officer; Bethany
Golden, Asst. Historic Preservation Officer; and Tony Williams, City
Manager
2.
Consideration of and action on the following Certificate of Appropriateness:
A. - Mr. Bryan advised the Commission
130 N. Main Street - J. T. Bryan
that he was located a little further down the street and that he had
moved locations, but because he could not place the sign on the
awning as it was at his previous location, he had to place the sign on
a wall facing on-coming traffic. Barbara Wilson told the Commission
they were approving the placement of the sign since the sign itself was
pre-existing. Motion to approve the COA was made by Ann Rodgers,
seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried 5-0.
~~~~~ CONSENT AGENDA ~~~~~
March 9, 2005
Page 2
[Items appearing on this consent agenda may be approved by a single
vote of the Commission, with such approval applicable to all items
appearing on said agenda. If any Commission member desires to
discuss and consider separately any item appearing on the consent
agenda, that Commission member may do so by requesting that the
item be removed from the consent agenda and considered as a
separate item.]
3.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:
A.
701 E. Booth
B.
702 E. Booth
C.
440 13th Street N.W.
D.
1850 W. Kaufman
E.
1461 10th Street N.W.
F.
1300 block of 11th Street N.W.
G.
1801 W. Shiloh
H.
403 1st Street N.E.
I.
1017 5th Street N.E.
J.
1102 5th Street N.E.
Motion to forward all items except item C (440 13th Street N.W.) to the
Building and Standards Commission was made by Sue Lancaster, seconded
by Brian Wear. Motion carried 6-0
~~~~~ END CONSENT AGENDA ~~~~~
4. The HPO handed out
Receipt of report from the Historic Preservation Officer.
the attached report. The HPO also reported to the Commission that
Preservation Month was coming up, and she and the Asst. HPO would be
bringing information back to the Commission at a future meeting to discuss
possible events to celebrate the month. Becki Norment requested that the
HPO look into the correct name of Church Street prior to ordering street
signs. She stated that the property owners along the street were wanting to
change it from “S. Church Street” to “Church Street”.
5. The Commission requested
Request items from Board for future agendas.
that Code Enforcement look at Calvin Gibson’s property, the Washington
Square, and property at Brame and S. Main for possible code violations. Tony
Williams advised that he had spoken with Charles Hill about the lighting
downtown, and Mr. Hill will be looking at all downtown lights for repair. Becki
Norment expressed a concern that the Commission was being inconsistent
by approving Mr. Bryan’s plastic sign earlier in the meeting after denying
other plastic signs in the past. Barbara Wilson explained that Mr. Bryan’s
sign was already in existence, it was just being moved. Ann Rodgers stated
that the Commission needed to use common sense in cases like this, so
that’s why it may seem inconsistent at times.
6.The meeting adjourned at 12:35 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 28TH DAY OF MARCH, 2005.
________________________________
Arvin Starrett, Chairman
Historic Preservation
Project/Inquiry Status Report
DateName/SubjectAddressInquiry/ActionStatus
Notice to secure sent under BSC ordinance.
Owners boarded all downstairs windows on
2/9/05HPC504 Lamar AvenueBuilding unsecuredor before 3/1/05. CLOSED
Walked the square and found numerous
sagging and weakened awnings. Will make
personal contact with all affected downtown
merchants to seek voluntary repairs. If not
successful, will send letter under BSC
2/28/05HPCVariousDamaged awningsordinance.
Main Street Coordinator still working with
Austin to see what they have that will help.
2/28/05HPOGulf StationInappropriate window paneMay try to assist with seeking appropriate
Signs were ordered. Company will be
faxing list of sign to be cut for verification.
Signs should be completed and delivered
within 4-5 weeks. CLOSED PENDING
3/1/05HPOHistoric DistrictsStreet SignsARRIVAL OF SIGNS
Lisa and Bethany attended meeting this
morning and informed the merchants about
the façade grants. We anticipate receiving
Downtown Merchantsseveral applications in the coming days.
3/9/05Associationn/aVariousCLOSED