05/14/2014 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY MAY 14, 2014
12:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 12:05 p.m. by
Chair Ben Vaughan.
A. The following commissioners were present: Chair Ben Vaughan, Vice Chair
Douglas Cox, David Stewart, and Michael Glatfelter
B. Nancy Anderson, Lauri Redus and, Beatrice Ardila were absent.
C. Staff also present: Joey Sleeper, Historic Preservation Officer; Triniti Frazier,
Permit Clerk; Robert Talley, Code Enforcement Supervisor
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (April 9, 2014)
Motion was made by Vice Chair Cox and seconded by Commissioner Glatfelter to approve
the minutes as written. The motion carried 4 -0.
3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificate of Appropriateness:
A. Facade renovation, 124 1 st SW, Richard Hunt
Chair Vaughan introduced the item and called the applicant, Richard Hunt. Mr. Hunt
explained that he owned the subject property and wanted to remove the existing.fagade
covering, commonly known as a slipcover. He further explained that he wished to install
vinyl windows similar to others recently approved at other locations in the Historic
District. Mr. Hunt then stated that once materials under the slipcover were exposed,
additional repairs or replacement could be necessary. Chair Vaughan asked the applicant
how much of the existing faVade would be removed at this time. Mr. Hunt answered that
only the portion above the first floor level would be removed, and that the street level
fagade would remain as is until a later date. Motion was made by Commissioner Glatfelter
and seconded by Vice Chair Cox to approve the item as submitted. The motion carried 4 -0.
4. Consideration of and action on the following Facade Grant:
A. 124 1St SW, Richard Hunt
Chair Vaughan introduced the item and explained that the grant application is in reference
to item 3A and would apply to the scope of work approved in item 3A. Motion was made by
Commissioner Glatfelter and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to approve the item as
submitted. The motion carried 4 -0.
--- CONSENT AGENDA-- -
[Items appearing on this consent agenda may be approved by a single vote of the Commission,
with such approval applicable to all items appearing on said agenda. If any Commission
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member desires to discuss and consider separately any item appearing on the consent agenda,
that Commission member may do so by requesting that the item be removed from the consent
agenda and considered as a separate item.]
5. 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.
Code Enforcement recommends demolition or repair of the following structures:
A. 1160 NE 20th
B. 445 SE 42nd
C. 2031 Culbertson
D. 1938 Culbertson
E. 910 Woodlawn
F. 503 Brown
G. 533 Parr Ave
H. 1362 W Franklin
I. 410 Clarksville St. (recommended for repair).
Chair Vaughan introduced the item and called Mr. Talley. Commissioner Glatfelter asked
how long repairs would take and what repairs were needed at 410 Clarksville St. Mr.
Talley answered that the subject property needed some roof and structural repairs, that
combustible materials within the building were afire hazard and needed to be removed,
and that the building was vacant and needed to be locked and secured. He then explained
that the Building and Standards Commission could allow 90 days for the needed repairs,
and could allow additional time if sufficient progress is made. Chair Vaughan then asked if
the subject property was outside of the historic district, which Mr. Talley affirmed that it
was outside the historic district. Vice Chair Cox asked if the property at 410 Clarksville St.
was a commercial building, and Mr. Sleeper answered that it was located in a Commercial
zoning district. Commissioner Stewart asked if the building was for sale, and Mr. Talley
answered that it was and that the repair orders would apply to the new owner if the
property is sold. Motion was made by Vice Chair Cox and seconded by Commissioner
Glatfelter to approve the item as submitted. The motion carried 4 -0.
6. Consideration and possible action to establish a mural committee
Chair Vaughan introduced the item and explained that five people had been invited
to participate in a committee to develop criteria for murals and that only two
people had responded. He then acknowledged one of the invitees, Barbara Wilson,
who was in the audience, and thanked her for being willing to participate. The
commission then discussed and decided to eliminate the mural committee due to
lack of participation. No action was taken.
7. Future Agenda Item
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Mr. Sleeper announced that Mayor Hashmi had issued a proclamation designatinf May as
Historic Preservation month. He then explained that due to a holiday, the May 26` meeting
was cancelled and that the next scheduled meeting was the second Wednesday in June
unless otherwise necessary.
8. Adjournment
With no other matters to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Vice Chair Cox and
seconded by Commissioner Glatfelter. The motion carried 4 -0.
Meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 9th DAY OF JULY, 2014.
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