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04-A Historic Pres Min 7-13-05 T MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CITY HALL WEST ANNEX CONFERENCE ROOM 150 1ST STREET S.E. PARIS. TEXAS MONDAY. JULY 13. 2005 12:00 O'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 Sue Lancaster Paul Denney Jerry Raper Alternate: Brian Wear B. The following members were absent: Ann Rodgers, Secretary Claudia Hunt Alternate: Becki Norment C. Also present were Lisa Wright, Historic Preservation Officer, and Bethany Golden, Main Street Coordinator. 2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings. Motion to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2005, meeting was made by Paul Denney, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried 6-0. 3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificates of Appropriateness: A. 28 W. Plaza - Joey Sleeper. Joey Sleeper has demolished part of the storefront and found a few surprises. The majority of the brick is covered with plaster. Mr. Sleeper is negotiating the removal of the plaster to determine the condition of the brick underneath. Mr. Sleeper is okay with the Texas Historical Commission's recommendation but is not sure if the clear story windows with the 3 x 4 divided light are more appropriate than the 3 x 3 divided light. Motion by Sue Lancaster to approve with three changes: (1) put in transom windows with 3 x 3 panels (2) show windows on the first floor would have one divided mullion, and (3) place side lights at a 45 degree angle, seconded by Barbara Wilson. Motion carried 6-0. I July 13, 2005 Page 2 B. 200 block of 1st Street S. W. - H. W. Investments. Motion to excuse Barbara Wilson from the meeting was made by Paul Denney, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried 5-0. Barbara Wilson stated they tried to spot clean the brick wall; however, it had been painted with some type of industrial bonding that could not be stripped. Therefore, they would like to paint the brick on the lower part to match the brick that is exposed above. She proposed painting a hint of a mural with the sky painted on the top jagged portion with suggestion of greenery growing down over the edge. The colors for the sky are very muted and the green will not speak to you loudly. Motion to approve by Brian Wear, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried 5-0. c. 221 S. Main Street - Gibraltar Renovations. Barbara Wilson stated this application is for cosmetic facade work to be done on the old Harold Hodges Insurance building. The canopy on the front is to be repaired, some of the metal is patched metal and some is missing. The repair is to be made with metal that matches the color of the gray verticals on the front. Also, a piece of metal is missing on the side, and they plan to patch it and match the color of the blue metal on the side. They plan to clean off the industrial grade paint by washing it and hopefully have a brick colored side. Motion to approve by Paul Denney, seconded by Brian Wear. Motion carried 5-0. Motion to bring Barbara Wilson back to the meeting was made by Sue Lancaster, seconded by Paul Denney. Motion carried 5-0. D. 1161st Street S.E. - Walt Brown. There are two parts, one with banner and the other with signage. Arvin explained that the sign moratorium has been extended for another 30 days. The moratorium is only provisional against new signage that would fall outside the scope of the current ordinance. There have been no sign permits denied during the moratorium. The ones proposed today are fixtures that are already in place. Walt Brown stated that the large graphic sign will go in the front door, it will be 16" in height and the glass itself will be 2 feet. There will be vinyl lettering on the outside of the glass with a white piece of acrylic behind the glass itself. Mr. Brown knows that there cannot be any lighting. Walt Brown agreed for the white MDF to replace the glass. Metal will be used if there is not enough room for the MDF. Chairman Starrett stated that new sign ordinance is mocking the design guidelines which calls for wood or metal for signage downtown. T I T 4. July 13, 2005 Page 3 The banner would be on the southeast corner on the eastern most part of the corner. The banner would be 7' from the top of the sidewalk and the sign itself would be 6' tall and short of 2' wide. The banner would be double-sided with four panels sewn together. Motion to approve with the condition of using metal or MDF or a solid suñace sign painted and installed within the existing receptacle by Barbara Wilson, seconded by Jerry Raper. Motion carried 6-0. E. 118 1st Street S.E. - Chris Brown. Chris Brown is doing the same as Walt Brown with one banner and two signs. Motion to approve by Brian Wear, seconded by Paul Denney. Motion carried 6-0. F. 116 and 120 Bonham Street - Pat Conrad. There was no one present to speak. (1) Consideration of and action on awarding a facade grant for this project for 1/2 of the cost. Motion to approve the matching facade grant, up to $500.00 and the COA by Paul Denney, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried 6-0. G. 825 S. Main Street - Barney W. Bray, III. Brad Hutchison stated that the parking lot being discussed is the one that spans South Main and 1 st Street SW. The west half of the parking lot is owned by Washington Square Apartments. Brad is proposing a 6 foot dog-eared cedar fence. The application calls for a fence with metal post, but in talking with a fence contractor, it was determined that the fence would look better with wood post. Brad is proposing starting the fence at 6 feet in height and stepping down, 5 feet, 4 feet, then 3 feet. Barbara Wilson asked about putting up fence that would not impair visibility. Brad Hutchison said the idea is to screen out undesirable views. Consideration of and possible action on the following: A. Amending the proposed Design Guidelines for the Downtown Historic District as the same relates to canopies. This item was left on the table. B. Continuation of discussion regarding amending the proposed Design Guidelines for the Downtown Historic District as the same relates to fenestrations and openings. Motion to table made by Sue Lancaster, seconded by Brian Wear. Motion carried 6-0. I T July 13, 2005 Page 4 c. Amending the proposed Design Guidelines for the Downtown Historic District as the same relates to fences. This item was left on the table. D. Planning a fund-raiser in order to provide grants aimed at repairing or replacing downtown canopies. Paul Denney will volunteer a band for a fund-raiser to provide funds for downtown canopies. He sponsored two or three fund-raisers for LCHS and raised over $2,000.00. The Commission agreed that it should not sponsor the event, but could take part. 5. Receipt of report from the Historic Preservation Officer. A. Status of demolition by neglect activities. The Historic Preservation Officer handed out the attached report. 6. Request items from Board for future agendas. None. 7. The meeting adjourned at 1 : 15 p.m. APPROVED THIS 10TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2005. Arvin Starrett, Chairman I Date Name/Subiect Address Gulf Station CA 301 Bonham Street 260 S. Main 7/8/05 CLG Grant n/a Inappropriate window pane Status report Dilapidated Exterior Features Glass panels fallina off Plaster fallina onto sidewalk Some broken windows Status I met with Bradley O'Brien on 5/19/05 and discussed the possibility of a façade grant to put a wrap-around window back in the building. He was very receptive. I sent him an application, and he said he would be in COA was approved on 6/8/05. Contractor made contact with the HPO to advise that work would commence within a few months because he had other jobs ahead of this one. A rendering has been provided by THC and a cOPV of that has been forwarded The building may have been purchased at this point. There are issues regarding the redemption period. Owner was sent an initial courtesy letter asking him to make the building safe. It was returned marked "No Such Number"; however, I spoke with owners on 7/12/05 and was given a correct mailing address. Laura Hoskins advised that her husband had hurt his back so he could not do anvthina riaht now. I advised her that we Sent courtesy letter on 7/13/05 requesting owner to secure the windows. Several open windows and doors that allow access by vagrants I Sent courtesy letter on 7/13/05 requesting and the elements owner to secure the windows and doors. Filed Completed and mailed the grant application for Phase III of the Historic Resource Survey (Industrial properties) in the total amount of $9,000.00, with the