14-E Hist Pres Comm (05-12-04) MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
LAMAR COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
COMMUNITY ROOM
1125 BONHAM STREET
PARIS, TEXAS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2004
12:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The Historic Preservation Commission Meeting was called to order by
Member Paul Denney at 12:00 P.M.
A. The following members were present:
Paul Denney
Sue Lancaster
Claudia Hunt
Jerry Raper
Alternates: Brian Wear
Becki Norment
B. The following members were absent:
Arvin Starrett, Chairman
Barbara Wilson, Vice-Chairman
Ann Rodgers, Secretary
C. Also present was Lisa Wright, Historic Preservation Officer.
Mr. Denney advised the Commission that, in the absence of the Chairman and
Secretary, temporary appointments would need to be made. Mr. Denney
called for nominations for a Temporary Chairman. Motion to appoint Paul
Denney was made and seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion to appoint Sue Lancaster was made and seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
2. Discussion of and possible action on approving the foflowing Certificates of
Appropriateness:
A. Kit Lindsey and Jennifer Long, representing The Moore Law Firm,
L.L.P. 120 N. Main Street. Motion to approve the Certificate of
Appropriateness was made by Sue Lancaster, seconded by Claudia
Hunt. Motion carried 6-0.
B. Beverly Pendleton - approximately 24 W. Plaza (property immediately
north of 28 W. Plaza (McKay's Music Co.). Mr. Denney advised the
Pendletons that the Commission would need a better drawing of the
plans for the new opening, and he offered to assist them by preparing
a drawing at no cost. There was also discussion regarding the paint
color on the plastered section of the building. Becki Norment pointed
out that plaster was technically masonry, therefore the standard for
painting masonry would apply. The Commission decided the issue
should be tabled until the next meeting. Motion to table was made by
Claudia Hunt, seconded by Jerry Raper. Motion carried 6-0.
C. Bifl E. Kirby- 136 Bonham Street. The Commission questioned whether
there would be windows in the proposed new door, and Mr. Kirby
stated there would not. Motion to approve the Certificate of
Appropriateness was made by Becki Norment, seconded by Jerry
Raper. Motion carried 6-0.
3. The meeting was adjourned at 12:45.
Paul Denney, Acting Chairman
Sue Lancaster, Acting Secretary