07/28/2014 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MONDAY JULY 28, 2014
4:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
The meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chair
Douglas Cox.
A. The following commissioners were present: Chair Douglas Cox, Vice Chair
Michael Glatfelter, Beatrice Ardila (arrived during item 5), Sherrie Holbert,
and Ruth Ann Alsobrook.
B. Lauri Redus and Cindy Allcorn were absent.
C. Staff also present: Joey Sleeper, Historic Preservation Officer; Cheri Bedford,
Main Street Manager
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (July 9, 2014)
Motion was made by Vice Chair Glatfelter and seconded by Commissioner Alsobrook
to approve the minutes as written. The motion carried 4 -0.
3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificate of Appropriateness:
A. New canopy, 143 S. Main St, We Reit
Chair Cox introduced the item and called the applicant, Lisa Walker. Ms. Walker
explained that the subject property previously had a canopy as indicated in a
photograph taken circa 1980. She further explained that the canopy would be built
similar to the canopy located across the street at 134 SMain St. Commissioner Holbert
asked what colors would be used, which the applicant answered that an approved color
in the green family would be used. Motion was made by Commissioner Alsobrook and
seconded by Commissioner Holbert 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
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.]
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 "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. 218 W Washington
Chair Cox introduced the item and called for discussion. Commissioner Alsobrook
explained that she had visited the site and spoken with neighbors about the demolition of
the structure, and that the neighbors were in favor of its demolition. Motion was made by
Vice Chair Glatfelter and seconded by Commissioner Alsobrook to recommend demolition
of the structure to the Building and Standards Commission. The motion carried 4 -0.
5. Discussion Items
A. Murals
B. Composite and synthetic building materials
C. Mortar types
D. Product approval process
Chair Cox introduced the item and called for discussion. The commission first
discussed mural including the distinction between long -term murals and short -term
murals. The commission then discussed the approval of synthetic materials, mortar
types and other products. Chair Cox suggested that a subcommittee of
commissioners be appointed to study these items and return a recommendation to
the commission. No action was taken.
6. Discussion and possible action on a new Commission meeting schedule
Chair Cox introduced the item and called for discussion. After discussion of meeting times
a motion was made by Commissioner Holbert and seconded by Commissioner Alsobrook
to hold a regular meeting on the fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. and special
meetings on an as- needed basis. The motion carried 5 -0.
7. Future Agenda Items
Vice Chair Glatfelter requested a future item to discuss the removal of historic materials
from dilapidated buildings. No action was taken.
8. Adjournment
With no other matters to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Vice Chair Glatfelter
and seconded by Commissioner Allcorn. The motion carried 5 -0.
Meeting adjourned at 1:10 p.m.
APPROVED THIS^ DAY OF AUGUST, 2014.
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Chai Douglas Cox