13-B Historic Pres (11/24/03)MINUTES
Monday, November 24, 2003 Meeting
Historic Preservation Commission
City of Paris, Texas
Applied Technologies Building, Room 1206
Paris Junior College, 2400 Clarksville Street
Item One: The meeting was called to order by Arvin Starrett, at 4:05 PM.
Item Two: The roll was called by Paul Denney, Recording Secretary. The following Commission
members were present:
Arvin Starrett
Paul Denney
Claudia Hunt
Jerry Raper
Sue Lancaster
Becki Norment
The following Commission members were absent:
Ann Rogers
Brian Wear
Barbara Wilson
The following guests were present:
Armand Frank
Rodney Flippen
Hunter Moore
Karol Lyn Moore
Harold B. O'Brien
Susy Harper
A quorum was present.
Item Three: Minutes from the September 22, 2003 meeting and October 27, 2003 meeting were
presented for approval. Sue Lancaster put forth a motion to approve the September 22, 2003 minutes as
read. Becki Norment seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Becki Norment made a
motion that the October 27, 2003 minutes be approved as read. Paul Denney seconded the motion and the
motion carried unanimously.
Item Four: The date for the December meeting was discussed. No formal action was taken on this item.
Item Five: Four properties considered dangerous by the City of Paris code inspectors were presented
for review by the Commission as to rehabilitation and historical designation. These properties were
located at the following addresses:
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552 Graham, 2205 West Kaufinan,
761 Wood St., 254 Sth Street S. E.
Commission members agreed that none of the four properties in question were significant or were able to
be rehabilitated. Discussion and voting to this effect was carried out for each of the four properties were
as follows:
A. 552 Graham
Motion: Sue Lancaster
Second: Jerry Raper
Unanimous Vote
B. 2205 W. Kaufman
Motion: Jerry Raper
Second: Sue Lancaster
Unanimous Vote
C. 761 Wood St.
Motion: Paul Denney
Second: Jerry Raper
Unanimous Vote
D. 254 Sth Street S. E.
Motion: Sue Lancaster
Second: Jerry Raper
Unanimous Vote
Item Six: Paul Denney reported that materials had been purchased to manufacture a sample window
blanker panel. No further work had been done.
Item Seven: After discussion a motion was put forth by Sue Lancaster that a public hearing be set for
Thursday, January 15, 2004 at six o'clock PM. Jerry Raper seconded the motion and the motion passed
unanimously.
Item Eight: Two downtown property owners appeared before the Commission for possible approval of
Certificate of Appropriateness in the Downtown Historic District.
A. Bradley O'Brien, a property owner of the old service station at 208 South Main explained his
desire to clean and repaint the original porcelain cladding in original Gulf service station colors. He
noted that he would not consider replacement of the porcelain panels due to the excessive expense and
lack of rent potential. A motion was made by Paul Denney that the Certificate of Appropriateness be
granted. Sue Lancaster seconded the motion. The following Commission members voted in favor of
approval:
Sue Lancaster
Jerry Raper
Paul Denney
Arvin Starrett
The following members voted against approval:
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Becki Norment
Claudia Hunt
The motion carried 4-2.
B. Hunter and Karol Lyn Moore, property owners of the building on the corner of Lamar and
2nd N. E. presented a rendering and proposed color samples of their proposed retail development in the
above building. After discussion, a motion was made by Sue Lancaster that the Certificate of
Appropriateness be granted with the condition that the proposed fabric awning proposed for the face of
the existing building perimeter walkway canopy be omitted from the application. Paul Denney seconded
the motion and the motion carried unanimously. The Moores were encouraged to resubmit awning
options at a later Commission meeting for future consideration.
C. Rodney Flippen and Armand Frank appeared before the Commission on behalf of the
Salvation Army to request a Certificate of Appropriateness for their proposed thrift store building. At the
last meeting, several items were questioned by Commission members. Mr. Flippen clarified several items
for the Commission. He discussed proposed signage and presented a rendering of the signs. He noted
that these signs would be illuminated with floodlights. He explained that the building would be
constructed with masonry walls on three sides (North, West & East) and that the South wall would back
up to the existing Salvation Army building. The roof is to slant toward the existing building. Chairman
Starrett called for a motion to approve. Becki Norment made the motion and Jerry Raper seconded. The
motion carried unanimously.
Item Nine: A motion was made to adjourn. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 6:30
PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Paul K. Denney, Recording Secretary
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