08/25/2014 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MONDAY AUGUST 25, 2014
4:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
The meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 4:07 p.m. by Chair
Douglas Cox.
A. The following commissioners were present: Chair Douglas Cox, Cindy Allcom,
Sherrie Holbert, and Ruth Ann Alsobrook.
B. Vice Chair Michael Glatfelter, Lauri Redus and Beatrice Ardila were absent.
C. Staff also present: Joey Sleeper, Historic Preservation Officer; Cheri Bedford, Main
Street Manager; Robert Talley, Code Enforcement Supervisor
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (August 11, 2014 Special Meeting)
Chair Cox noted that a correction was needed to show a unanimous vote for the I year
limitation on Items 3A&B. Motion was made by Commissioner Alsobrook and seconded by
Commissioner Allcorn to approve the minutes as amended. The motion carried 4 -0.
3. Public hearing and consideration of and action on the petition for the Historic District Overlay (HD)
for Reverend Michael Massey on behalf of Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, Lots part of 11 and part of
12, Block 5, Texas & Pacific Addition, being located at 60 Sycamore Street.
Chair Cox introduced the item and called the applicant. Mr. David L. Brown explained that
he is a deacon of the church and has attended the church for 62 years. He further explained
that the church was 128 years old and wanted to protect and preserve the property. Mr.
Brown continued that the church was requesting the historic designation to help in their
goals to preserve the church and to seekfunding. Chair Cox asked the applicant if the church
had originally started on the John Chisum Ranch and whether it started as a family church or
a community church. Mr. Brown answered that the church had started on the John Chisum
Ranch but did not know if it started as a family church or a community church. Chair Cox
then explained to the applicant that once designated as a historic district, the property would
be subject to historic design standards and would require approval of the Commission for
any exterior alterations. The chair further explained that the City of Paris did not currently
have funding to assist in preservation efforts for the subject property. Mr. Brown
acknowledged both the required approval and the absence offunding. Commissioner Allcorn
asked the applicant if they had applied for a state historical marker and Mr. Brown answered
that he did not know, but believed the church pastor, Rev. Michael Massey, had started that
process. Commissioner Alsobrook asked if grants were available for properties that did not
have official historic designation. Mr. Sleeper answered that he believed there were several
public and private grants available, but official designation would benefit the church in
obtaining those grants. Commissioner Allcorn reiterated to the applicant, and Chair Cox and
Commissioner Alsobrook concurred, that historic designation would require the approval of
the Commission prior to changing any exterior materials or colors of the building. Mr.
Sleeper clarified to the applicant that existing materials would not have to be immediately
altered, but any changes or repairs the church made would require approval. Chair Cox
called for a motion and Mr. Sleeper explained that the motion would need to specify that the
property meets one or more of the seven criteria in Section 7-155 (b) of the Paris Code or
Ordinances. A motion was made by Commissioner Alsobrook to recommend designation of
the property as historically significant by specifically meeting criteria 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7 of
Section 7 -155. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Allcorn and carried by a vote of
4 -0.
4. Discussion and possible action on one or more subcommittees to make recommendations on
materials and products used in historic districts.
Chair Cox introduced the item and asked for volunteers for the subcommittee.
Commissioners Holbert and Allcorn agreed to serve on the subcommittee, and Chair Cox
said that Vice Chair Glatfelter had previously agreed to serve. The Chair instructed that the
subcommittee would meet at a time and place of their choice and report back to the
Commission at a future meeting. No action was taken.
5. Discussion Items
A. Treatment of historic structures scheduled for demolition.
Nothing was discussed and no action was taken.
B. Continued discussion on murals
Chair Cox and Mr. Sleeper suggested that a thorough set of guidelines be established and
included in the Design Standards for the Historic Districts. The item was further discussed
and no action was taken.
6. Future Agenda Items
Chair Cox requested future items to discuss the treatment of historic structures scheduled for
demolition, and to hear a report from the subcommittee. The Chair also suggested a future item
to discuss a possible change in the meeting day and time of the Commission. No action was
taken.
7. Adjournment
With no other matters to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Holbert and
seconded by Commissioner Allcorn. The motion carried 4 -0.
Meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 22 ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2014.
Chair 0ouglas Cox
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