01/27/2014 MINUTESMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MONDAY JANUARY 27, 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
Ben Vaughan.
A. The following commissioners were present: Chair Ben Vaughan, Vice Chair
Douglas Cox, Nancy Anderson, David Stewart, Lauri Redus , and Michael
Glatfelter
B. Beatrice Ardila was absent.
C. Staff also present: Joey Sleeper, Historic Preservation Officer; Cheri Bedford,
Main Street Coordinator; and John Godwin, City Manager
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (January 8, 2014)
Motion was made by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Redus to
approve the minutes with amendments. The motion carried 6 -0.
3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificates of Appropriateness:
A. Sign, Repurposed Junkie, 120 Bonham St., Carolyn Drake
Chair Vaughan introduced the item, noting that the applicant was not present. A motion to
table the item was made by Commissioner Redus and seconded by Commissioner
Anderson. The motion carried 6 -0.
B. Exterior demolition, 134 SW 1St, Chris Dux
Chair Vaughan introduced the item and called the applicant, Chris Dux. Mr. Dux
explained that he recently purchased the building and intended to renovate the interior and
exterior for residential and commercial uses, with his personal residence located on the
second floor. Mr. Dux further explained that he had already demolished existing window
frames, window blanker panels and overhead door, and installed temporary blanker
panels. He also stated that he intended to demolish the existing aluminum storefront, and
in order to access the east facade for maintenance and repair, he would need to remove
and replace the canopy along the facade. Chair Vaughan asked the applicant how long the
temporary blanker panels would be in place. The applicant answered that he had
requested a facade rendering from the Texas Historical Commission and could determine
at that time how long the construction would take and when the blanker panels could be
removed. After further discussion, a motion to approve the item was made by Vice Chair
Cox and seconded by Commissioner Glatfelter. The motion carried 6 -0.
4. Discussion items:
A. Certificate of Appropriateness process for signs
Mr. Sleeper and the commission discussed and agreed that city staff would begin issuing
certificates of appropriateness for signs up to 50 square feet in lieu of commission
approval.
B. Use of wood - grained siding
Vice Chair Cox requested that the commission consider allowing building siding materials
manufactured with a wood -grain pattern as an acceptable exterior material in the historic
districts. After discussion, the commission took no action.
C. Ghost signs and other murals
Mr. Sleeper suggested that the commission discuss and determine the appropriate criteria
for the renovation of ghost signs and for the approval of murals. Chair Vaughan suggested
that a committee could be appointed to consider ghost signs and murals. No action was
taken.
5. Future Agenda Item
No items were discussed.
6. Adjournment
With no other matters to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner
Anderson and seconded by Vice Chair Cox. The motion carried 6 -0.
Meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 12th DAY OF MARCH, 2014.
Ben Vaughan, Chair