04/13/2015 MINUTESMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MONDAY APRIL 13, 2015
12:30 O'CLOCK P.M.
1. The meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 12:30 p.m. by
Commissioner Cindy Allcorn.
A. The following commissioners were present: Cindy Allcorn, Ruth Ann
Alsobrook, Sherrie Holbert, and Beatrice Ardila
B. Chair Douglas Cox, Vice Chair Michael Glatfelter, and Lauri Redus were
absent.
C. Staff also present: Joey Sleeper, Historic Preservation Officer; Triniti Frazier,
Permit Technician
2. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. (March 11, 2015)
Commissioner Allcorn requested the minutes be amended and resubmitted to reflect
her comments regarding the proposed ordinance changes. Motion was made by
Commissioner Alsobrook and seconded by Commissioner Ardila to amend the minutes
for consideration at a future meeting. The motion carried 4 -0.
3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificates of Appropriateness:
A. Fagade Renovation, 16 Is' SE, Gary Brown
Commissioner Allcorn introduced the item and called the applicant, Gary Brown. Mr.
Brown introduced the business owner, James Wyatt, to explain the nature of the
business. Mr. Wyatt explained that the business, 1" Street Media, LLC, would be a
video and audio recording studio and have live broadcasting capability. He further
explained that the studio would have advanced capabilities for streaming videos,
corporate webinars, and television commercials and that several customers had
already reserved the studio for production purposes. Mr. Brown explained that the
existing glass and aluminum storefront would be removed and replaced with glass and
wood similar to other buildings in the downtown historic district. He further explained
that the door would be inset to match an existing door, and that the new door would
have decorative etched glass. Commissioner Allcorn asked if transom windows would
be installed above the storefront windows. Mr. Brown answered that due to the interior
ceiling height, transoms would not be installed. Commissioner Holbert asked if the
brick would be painted, which Mr. Brown answered that it was previously painted and
that they proposed to repaint the brick with approved colors. He further explained that
the existing red sign bands would remain on the building. Commissioner Holbert asked
if the brick infill at the upstairs windows would be removed, which Mr. Brown
answered that they would not be removed at this time. Mr. Sleeper asked if the
applicant was seeking approval for a sign shown on the submittal, and Mr. Brown
answered no. Motion was made by Commissioner Holbert and seconded by
Commissioner Alsobrook to approve the item as submitted. The motion carried 4 -0.
B. Fayade Renovation, 123 Clarksville St, Richard Hunt
Commissioner Allcorn introduced the item and called the applicant, Ricard Hunt. Mr.
Hunt explained that the commission had previously approved the renovation of the
windows above the existing canopy, and now he was seeking approval to renovate the
storefront below the canopy. He further explained that the proposal included removing
the existing storefront and constructing a new storefront which will be set back about 4
feet. Mr. Hunt stated that even though historic photos were not available, the existing
construction indicated that the storefront was originally inset approximately 4 feet.
Commissioner Allcorn asked about the materials along the sides which were identified
as "Nardi or plaster look ". Mr. Hunt explained that plywood currently covered both
sides but that he believed there was plaster behind it, similar to the plaster at the
second floor. Commissioner Ardila asked what materials were proposed along the
bottom of the store front. Mr. Hunt answered the proposed storefront would be five
wood framed glass doors with wood kicker panels at the bottom. Motion was made by
Commissioner Holbert and seconded by Commissioner Ardila to approve the item as
submitted. The motion carried 4 -0.
4. Adjournment
With no other matters to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner
Alsobrook and seconded by Commissioner Holbert. The motion carried 4 -0.
Meeting adjourned at 12:54 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 11th DAY OF JUNE, 2015.
Chair ffouglas Cox
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