02/10/2016 MINUTESREGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF PARIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 EAST KAUFMAN
PARIS, TEXAS
WEDNESDAY, February 10, 2016
Commissioners Present:
Ruth Ann Alsobrook- Chair
Phillip Peeples
Linda Knox
Pat Conrad
Sarah Barbee
Chris Dux,
Triniti Frazier, Community Development
Ashley Fendley, Community Development
John Godwin, City Manager
Larry Wright, Fire Chief
Absent:
Matt Frierson- Council Liaison
Cindy Allcom- Secretary, Vice Chair
1. Commissioner Alsobrook called the meeting to order, noted a quorum present
2. Motion to approve February 10, 2015 minutes by Commissioner Peoples, seconded
by Commissioner Barbee, motion carried 6 -0
3. A. & B. Due to the nature of properties being one building divided into two store fronts on
the ground level, the Certificates of Appropriateness for 124 SW 1 st Street and 128 SW 1 st
Street were considered at the same time.
Richard Hunt addressed the commission explaining the plans on the renovations of the
building located at 124 & 128 SW 1 s` Street, the second phase of the project. Phase one was
the upper facade removal and restoration and is complete. Mr. Hunt explained his
renovations are to include a recess store front on both properties and they would be mirror
images of the other. The historic building was repurposed into drive through motor bank in
the 1960's for Liberty National Bank. The original floor was raised up 24 inches at that time
and a ramp was installed. Mr Hunt has proposed leveling the drive through ramp by using
concrete and raising the floor in front of the building to a height level to match the inside of
the building, and not to extend past the buildings original fagade. Sketches were presented
that explained that Mr Hunt intended to use wooden doors recessed interior approximately 7
feet into the building and the material will be mostly glass for lighting purposes. A patio will
be built where the existing ramp is located. Commissioner Dux questioned the number of
doors utilized, and asked if Mr. Hunt considered using a large window in place of the middle
doors similar to other buildings in the district. Mr. Hunt explained that he is using doors to
have the option to open up the patio in the front for an open air feature. Commissioner
Peeples stated that he visited the property and also consulted the Secretary oflnterior
Standard for direction. It was his recommendation that based on SO-IS listed below the
renovations listed in the COA was compatible with the district and should therefore be
recommended for approval.
#4 Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own right will be
retained and preserved.
#9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic
materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will
be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size,
scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment.
Motion to approve the COA for both 124 a & 128 SW 1st Street as presented was made by
Commissioners Phillip Peeples, Seconded by Linda Knox motion carried 6 - 0
4. HPO presented to the commission that no COA's administratively approved in January.
However a facade grant request was submitted for reimbursement to finance department.
Mosher Law Firm Facade Grant $2500 for work completed at 50 S. Main. COA #2015 -033
Exterior remodel, approved September 9, 2016
5. Discussion on promotional and educational activities for HPC outreach and discussed the
tour was an ambitious goal, but might be put on the back burner for the time being. Linda
Knox liked the handbook idea with to distribute to the neighborhood. Commissioner
Peeples suggested we investigate promotional video by James Wyatt and Phillip peoples
offered to contact him for a price. Commissioner Alsobrook talked about using social
media for the website with This Place Matters suggested by HPO, and using the grant
recipients as a start to the campaign. Commissioner Dux expressed options for a tour and
video tours, and charging to help cover the cost. Commissioner Alsobrook added this is
something to consider for the future.
Action taken: Commissioner Alsobrook will be in touch with Cheri Bedford, HPO on
Social Media campaign. Commissioner Peeples will find out about virtual video building
tour, both will report at the next meeting.
6. Future agenda Items: Survey Monkey for questions to visitors, Pat Conrad
Fire Chief Wright addressed the commission on the fire department and their concerns. The fire
department is looking for ways to being flexible as they understand the 100 year old building
can never be brought up to the all the code. Their intention is not the stifle business with
burdensome codes or immaculate sprinklers systems when not necessary, but he explained that
life safety is of utmost important. They are looking at the possibility from afire safety from
unmanaged storage that creates a higher fire risk. Not to be confused with storage for a
working business.
7. A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Barbee, seconded by Commissioner
Conrad, motion carried 6 — 0
Meeting adjourned at 4:38 p.m.
Next meeting scheduled for March 9, 2016.
_APPROVED THIS 22 DAY OF February, 2016.
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