07/24/2013 MINUTESMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY JULY 24, 2013
12:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
The meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by
Vice Chairman Ben Vaughan.
A. The following members were present: Vice Chairman Ben Vaughan, Nancy
Anderson, Britin Bostick, and Carolyn Hicks
B. Douglas Cox, David Stewart, and Lauri Redus were absent and 1 position is
vacant.
C. Also present: Joey Sleeper, Historic Preservation Officer; Bret & Sherrie
Holbert.
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (July 10, 2013)
Motion was made by Nancy Anderson and seconded by Britin Bostick to approve
the minutes as written. The motion carried 4 -0.
3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificates of Appropriateness:
A. Fagade renovation, 107 Grand Avenue, Bret & Sherrie Holbert
Vice Chairman Vaughan introduced the item and called the applicant, Bret
Holbert. Commissioner Anderson noted that the application still indicated
sandblasting the brick. Mr. Sleeper stated that as a continuation of a tabled
item, a revised application was not required. Commissioner Bostick then noted
that the applicant's revised narrative indicated that sandblasting would not be
used. Mr. Holbert then explained that the design would be similar to one
recommended by the Texas Historical Commission and that existing paint
would be removed from the brick in an approved manner without sandblasting.
He further explained that the facade would consist of a standard door and
casement -type windows below the canopy, which will also be refurbished per
guidelines. Windows above the canopy would not have glass, but would be
constructed to have the appearance of standard window frames. Mr. Holbert
indicated that the proposed colors were selected from the approved sample
book including HC -103 (Cromwell Gray) for window frames and siding,
HC -105 (Rockport Gray) for the awning and black for the door and inserts.for
windows above the canopy. Mr. Holbert reiterated that the transom and upper
windows would not have glass, but if security concerns arose glass or security
bars would be necessary if approved by the Commission. Commissioner
Anderson asked if an awning would be installed above the upper windows, and
Mr. Holbert answered that awnings would not be installed. Vice Chairman
Vaughan asked about the mounting of the proposed signs. Mr. Holbert
explained that it would be mounted on the wood portion of the upper windows.
Vice Chairman Vaughan stipulated that the upper windows should have a
center bar for the appearance of 1/1 panes, then asked about the proposed
materials of the sign — stating that plastic and back -lit signs would not be
approved. Applicant stated that the sign would be metal with an external spot
light for illumination. With no further questions of the applicant, a Motion to
approve the item as amended was made by Britin Bostick and seconded by
Nancy Anderson. The motion carried 4 -0.
4. Consideration of and action on the following Facade Grant:
A. 107 Grand Avenue, Bret & Sherrie Holbert
Vice Chairman Vaughan introduced the item. A motion was made by Nancy
Anderson to approve the fagade grant subject to the stipulations of item 3A and
the grant procedures, and seconded by Britin Bostick. The motion carried 4 -0.
5. Future Agenda Item
Vice Chairman Vaughan introduced the item and called for a future agenda item to
elect officers of the Commission. Commissioner Bostick informed the commission
that she would be resigning her commission because she will be moving away of
Paris. Vice Chairman Vaughan then recognized and welcomed new committee
member Carolyn Hicks.
6. Adjournment
With no other matters to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Britin Bostick
and seconded by Nancy Anderson. The motion carried 4 -0.
Meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 14" DAY OF AUGUST, 2013.
Ben Vaughan, Vice airman
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