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06/17/2015 MINUTESMINUTES SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION WEDNESDAY JUNE 17, 2015 4:00 O'CLOCK P.M. The meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chair Douglas Cox. A. The following commissioners were present: Chair Douglas Cox, Vice Chair Michael Glatfelter, Cindy Allcorn, Ruth Ann Alsobrook, Sherrie Holbert, and Beatrice Ardila B. Lauri Redus was absent. C. Staff also present: Joey Sleeper, Historic Preservation Officer 2. Approval of minutes from previous meetings: A. March 11, 2015 B. April 13, 2015 A motion was made by Commissioner Alsobrook to approve the minutes as submitted and seconded by Commissioner Allcorn. The motion passed 6 -0. 3. Consideration of and action on the following Certificates of Appropriateness: A. Exterior Renovations, 946 S. Main St, Douglas Cox Chair Cox recused himselffrom the item as he is the property owner and applicant. Vice Chair Glatfelter introduced the item and called the applicant, Douglas Cox. Mr. Cox explained that he proposed to remove the existing cement shingle siding from his home and replace it with a cement board siding similar to the "Hardie" brand of products. He also explained that he wanted to replace the existing asphalt roofing with new asphalt shingles and would use pre- approved colors. Motion was made by Commissioner Alsobrook and seconded by Commissioner Allcorn to approve the item as submitted. The motion carried 5-0. Vice Chair Glatfelter then called for a motion to bring Mr. Cox back into the meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Alsobrook and seconded by Commissioner Allcorn to bring him back in. The Motion carried 5-0. B. New Youth Ministries Building, First United Methodist Church Chair Cox introduced the item and called the applicant, Paul Denney. Mr. Denney explained the project included renovating the existing building and new construction to add on to the south of the existing building. He continued that the brick veneer would be removed from the existing building, and a new exterior insulation and finish system would be installed to complement the stucco material on the adjacent children's building. Mr. Denney also explained that the veneer for the new addition will also be an exterior finish and insulation system designed to complement the adjacent children's building. He also stated that the proposed fence would be a black metal fence to match the existing fence on site. Commissioner Allcorn stated she felt the proposed design was too much of a departure from the existing buildings on site. Mr. Denney replied that the proposal was to complement the existing buildings rather than match them. Commissioner Alsobrook stated that she felt the proposal included some of the features of the existing buildings and looked consistent with the children's building. Commissioner Ardila stated that she felt the design fit well in the historic district and that the contemporary look of the glass wall of the lobby would help accent the look of the historical elements. Motion was made by Commissioner Holbert and seconded by Commissioner Alsobrook to approve the item as submitted. The motion carried 6 -0. 4. Consideration of and action to extend the following items: A. Certificate of Appropriateness 2014 -010, 124 SW 1 st, Richard Hunt Chair Cox introduced the item and called the applicant, Richard Hunt. Mr. Hunt explained that he received a certificate of appropriateness to remove the existing slip cover facade and restore the window openings in the second floor at the subject property. Due to delays caused by utility relocations and weather, he had not begun construction. He requested an additional 12 months to complete the project. Motion was made by Vice Chair Glatfelter and seconded by Commissioner Holbert to approve the item as submitted. The motion carried 6 -0. B. Fagade grant application, 124 SW 1St, Richard Hunt Chair Cox introduced and sked Mr. Sleeper if there was adequate to cover the grant if it was extended. Mr. Sleeper answered that there was adequate funds. Motion was made by Vice Chair Glatfelter and seconded by Commissioner Allcorn to approve the item as submitted. The motion carried 6 -0. 5. Adjournment With no other matters to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Holbert and seconded by Commissioner Allcorn. The motion carried 6 -0. Meeting adjourned at 4:27 p.m. APPROVED THIS 8th DAY OF JULY, 2015. Chair 0)