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04-C Hist Pres Min 04-25-05 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CITY HALL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 135 1ST STREET S.E. PARIS, TEXAS MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2005 4:00 0'CLOCK P.M. 1.The Historic Preservation Commission meeting was called to order by Vice- Chairman Barbara Wilson at 4:00 P.M. A.The following members were present: Barbara Wilson, Vice Chairman Ann Rodgers, Secretary Sue Lancaster Paul Denney Jerry Raper Claudia Hunt Alternates:Brian Wear Becki Norment B.The following members were absent: Arvin Starrett, Chairman C.Also present was Lisa Wright, Historic Preservation Officer, and Bethany Golden, Main Street Coordinator. 2.Vice-Chairman Wilson asked the Commission to consider Item 3 first. Item 3. Consideration of and action on granting the following requests for facade grants: A.. The HPO explained 120 N. Main Street - Kit Lindsey and Jennifer Long that this work had already been approved by COA. Motion to approve the request was made by Paul Denney, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried 7-0. 2. Item 2. Consideration of and action on the following Certificate of Appropriateness: A. Don Wilson told the 265 S. Main Street - Gibraltar Renovations, Inc. Commission that he wanted to install transom windows that would be April 25, 2005 Page 2 the same level, even though they were at two different locations, to give the building uniformity. He also said he wanted to install overhead doors that rise in one piece instead of rolling, with another door next to it that was a false front matching the overhead door. He requested approval of Drawing A-10A. Motion to excuse Barbara Wilson from the meeting was made by Claudia Hunt, seconded by Paul Denney. Motion carried 6-0. Motion to approved the COA, Drawing A-10A, was made by Claudia Hunt, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried 6-0. Motion to return Barbara Wilson to the meeting was made by Sue Lancaster, seconded by Ann Rogers. Motion carried 6-0. ~~~~~ CONSENT AGENDA ~~~~~ 4. 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. 648 1st Street S.W. B. 1223 W. Kaufman C. 750 7th Street N.W. D. 720 W. Henderson E. 1500 W. Campbell F. 1734 W. Campbell G. 1102 5th Street N.E. H. 567 Pine Bluff I. 2020 Graham Street April 25, 2005 Page 3 Motion to forward all items to the Building and Standards Commission was made by Brian Wear, seconded by Ann Rogers. Motion carried 7-0. ~~~~~ END CONSENT AGENDA ~~~~~ 5. Discussion of and possible action on adopting a revised design for a The HPO told the Commission that Barbara Wilson proposed pocket park. had helped to get the revised design to a more affordable level. The Commission asked if there was some use that could be made of the old brick, and Barbara Wilson said it was planned to be used to create a raised seating area. She also said she was able to get lower quotes than those in the initial proposal. Becki Norment arrived. Motion to approve the new design was made by Claudia Hunt, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried 8-0. 6. The HPO handed out Receipt of report from the Historic Preservation Officer. the attached report. 7. The Commission requested a Request items from Board for future agendas. report on awnings. The Commission also requested that the HPO look into the Grand Interstate Theaters Foundation (Hoblitzelle) grants for the Grand. 8.The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m. APPROVED THIS 8TH DAY OF JUNE, 2005. __________________________________ Arvin Starrett, Chairman Historic Preservation Project/Inquiry Status Report DateName/SubjectAddressInquiry/ActionStatus Bethany has been talking with some downtown merchants about possible façade grants to redo awnings. I spoke with 2/28/05HPCVariousDamaged awningsproperty owner on 4/21 who will be Still holding back on this one until the potential purchasers hears back about the 2/28/05HPOGulf StationInappropriate window paneunderground tanks. Sent a letter on 3/31 requesting that he make repairs. Was contacted on 4/8 and advised that a contractor was hired and would begin work within a week or so to make all necessary repairs. Sent a follow-up letter today asking for the owner 3/29/05Anonymous123 S. MainDilapidated Exterior Featuresto submit a COA within 10 days in hopes I issued a COA to the Hodges to paint the Jimmy and Loriexterior of their house from white and 4/21/05Hodges1114 S. MainCOAblack to tan and cream (Behr palette).