03-D Main Street (3/19/03)MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2003 2:00 P.M.
CITY OF PARIS, PUBLIC WORKS CONFERENCE ROOM
Present Board Members: Barbara Wilson, Karen Wilkerson, David House, Zach
Saffle, Patsy Davis
Absent: Bill Payne, Linda Suarez, Lisa Spann, Linda Ryan, Marry Ann Chalaire,
Suzy Harper
Discussion of the streetscape light pole proposal - Terry began discussion by
stating the approximate pricing of $2,950 for a 14' cast aluminum pole, 5"
diameter smooth shaft with two banner arms, flag pole bracket, internal
receptacle prismatic glass acorn with lunar optics to reduce up-light, anchor
bolts and finish to be determined. The advisory board unanimously decided to
recommend the 5" diameter, 14' smooth finish poles.
Discussion of historic district sign placement - Terry advised that he would
have a map created and we should table the item at this meeting and make the
decision at the next meeting as to sign placement.
Discussion of public hearing - Terry Townsend advised that the public hearing
was scheduled for April 3rd. Barbara Wilson advised that all owners in the
proposed historic district will receive a certified letter that will be mailed
tomorrow with certifications, a map showing where their lot and block is in the
district. She advised that it will also contain information about the public
hearing.
Discussion of 2003 Annual Historic Preservation Conference - Preservation
conference was discussed and Barbara Wilson will be attending representing
Paris Main Street.
Other- It was suggested that Main Street request Planning and Zoning consider
a different kind of zoning for property in the downtown area. Terry suggested
that we can make the recommendation but the property owners would have to
come forward.