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03-B Hist Pres Com Min 9-26-05 T MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CITY HALL WEST ANNEX CONFERENCE ROOM 150 1 ST STREET S.E. PARIS. TEXAS WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 26. 2005 4:00 O'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 Paul Denney Sue Lancaster Alternates: Brian Wear Becki Norment B. The following members were absent: Ann Rodgers, Secretary Barbara Wilson Claudia Hunt C. Also present were Lisa Wright, Historic Preservation Officer, and Bethany Golden, Main Street Coordinator. 2. Approve minutes from previous meetings. Motion to approve the minutes from the August 10, 2005, and August 24, 2005, meetings was made by Brian Wear, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried 5-0. Becki Norment arrived at the meeting. 3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificates of Appropriateness: Alex Pickering has not arrived yet, so the Commission moved to agenda items 3C and 3D. C. 33 E. Plaza - Steve Shoemake. Due to the old windows becoming dangerous, they need replacing. Motion to approve the replacement of the windows was made by Brian Wear, seconded by Paul Denney. Motion carried 6-0. D. 301 Bonham - Jack and Laura Hoskins. Lisa Wright explained that Mr. I T Hoskins has been given a list of materials that he is permitted to use. Once the wood is put up, Mr. Hoskins will consult with Lisa Wright to make sure that the color is appropriate to the district for the painting of the wood. He has only a one year permit. If the building were to go to the Building and Standards Commission, they would give no more than 90 days to make repairs unless there was a detailed plan submitted. Mr. Hoskins will be given 90 days and if there is no evidence of serious activity, he will have to go before the Building and Standards Commission and have the repairs ordered. Motion made to approve the COA by Brian Wear, seconded by Jerry Raper. Motion carried 6-0. 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 IISubstandard 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. 610 W. Austin B. 1340 Cedar C. 1320 W. Kaufman D. 45 27th Street N.E. E. 2136 W. Kaufman F. 863 27th Street S.E. (Garage only) Motion was made by Sue Lancaster, seconded by Jerry Raper for the all structures to be referred to the Building and Standards Commission for demolition since they cannot be rehabilitated nor do they have significant historical value. Motion carried 6-0. 5. Consideration of and action on possible amendments to Section II.A.4. of the Downtown Design Guidelines relating to permits for IImothballing." Paul Denney stated that a renewal process is needed. Paul feels that there should be criteria for special circumstances. Arvin Starrett suggested that Lisa Wright come back to the next meeting with additional verbage. The Commission moved back to Items 3A and 3B. Consideration of and action I T on the following Certificates of Appropriateness: A. 135 Bonham Street - Jonathan Anzaldua by Alex Pickering, Designated Agent. Alex Pickering with Scott's Customs Signs explained that the sign for Old Town Seafood will be a wooden two dimensional sign with two ribbon panels, sandwiched together. Motion was made to approve the COA by Paul Denney, seconded by Sue Lancaster. Motion carried 6-0. B. 33 E. Plaza - Steve Shoemake by Alex Pickering, Designated Agent. Alex Pickering, designated agent is seeking approval for the COA stating that the business does not have a good area displaying their name or address. Motion was made to approve the COA by Becki Norment, seconded by Jerry Raper. Motion carried 6-0. 6. Receipt of report from the Historic Preservation Officer. Lisa Wright handed out the attached report. She reported that Wayne Bell recommended that some sand bagging be done on the roof at 301 Bonham before the hurricane hit to redirect the water to two other drains at the end of the building. She also reported that she sent a letter to the owner at 250 S. Main with a fill-in-the blank questionnaire requesting it to be filled in and returned within ten days. In the letter, she asked the owner what he intends to do with the canopy that is falling down and the crumbling brick. Also, a facade application was sent to the owner. If there is nothing satisfactory presented at the next meeting to take care of the building, it will have to be referred to the Building and Standards Commission. There were two COA citations issued- both marquee signs. One was the Comp Doc who was cited in the past and took the sign down but now has 2 signs out. He has been advised to take the signs down and was sent a copy of the excerpt from the guidelines. Paris Cabs and Rocking E Moving Company were also cited. Ms. Wright will possibly be getting an administrative search warrant to go inside the building next to Back In Time. The canopy seems to be secure but the inside of the building is questionable. She also reported that Calvin Gibson has been extremely cooperative regarding his property on Main Street with the plastic tarp and the roof has now been repaired. 7. Request items from Board for future agendas. None. 8. The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. APPROVED THIS 24TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2005. Arvin Starrett, Chairman I Historic Preservation Proiectllnauirv Status ReDort Address CA 301 Bonham Street 260 S. Main 305 1st Street S.W. 215 E. Houston In Status report Building collapsed during heavy rains. Several open windows and doors that allow access by vagrants and the elements, dilapidated canopy, fallina bricks Status report I have contacted the Hoskins and advised that they must get the building boarded up. As a result ofthat conversation, Mr. Hoskins brought in a COA, which I administratively approved. The COA is on today's agenda for formal approval. Also, THC has reviewed photos of the building and has made recommendations on how to avoid Sent courtesy letter requesting owner to secure the windows and doors. Owner has since responded by filing a COA; however, it did not include all the required information. I sent a follow-up letter requesting additional information to place the item on the agenda. Although the owner responded, he still did not include all the necessary information. A questionnaire has been sent to the owner requesting specific information with regard to materials and colors. I have also requested that the owner provide information about securing or repairing the canopy and bricks on the main facade so that the public sidewalk can be reopened. Deadline to resDond is Drior to the next HPC Cited owner/tenant for placing two marquee signs. Advised they were not permitted and ave 10 days to remove the siang or submit Cited owner/tenant for placing marquee sign. Advised they were not permitted and ave 10 days to remove the sian or submit