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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-12-2025 MINUTES OF THE HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 12, 2025 5:30 P.M. Paducah City Hall Teams Room Pursuant to notice to each board member and in compliance with the Kentucky Open Meetings Act, a meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission (the ”Board”) of the City of Paducah was held at 5:30 pm on Monday, May 12, 2025 at City Hall of the City of Paducah in the Teams Room. Board Member Attendees: Michael Campbell, Chad Clark, and Amanda Johnson Board Members Absent: Staff: Carol Gault- Director of Planning, Morgan Dennis-Planner I, Glenn Denton – HARC attorney Guests: Steven Parrott- Applicant, Chad Beyer- Applicant, Jay Downs Siska, Rhonda McCorry- Smith, and Alexis Wagner-Gaia Ms. Dennis called the called meeting of the HARC to order at 5:30 pm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Campbell offered the following Motion: I move that the reading of the minutes for meeting of March 10, 2025 be waived and that the minutes of said meeting, prepared by the secretary, be approved as written. Mr. Clark provided a second. The motion passed with 3 Ayes (Campbell, Clark, Johnson) 0 Nays NEW CASES Case # COA2025-0002 Applicant: Steven Parrott Address: 306 N 8th St Request for Certificate of Appropriateness for fencing martials Ms. Dennis presented the staff report for the applicant’s request for approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness pertaining to fencing martials. Discussion: Mr. Parrott was welcomed to the meeting. The Board, Mr. Parrott, and staff then engaged in a discussion in regard to the request. Mr. Parrott provided additional detail in regard to the four (4) foot and six (6) foot fencing heights, gates, materials make-up of the fence, and the brick columns. Mr. Campbell inquired to the columns, the fencing type, and existing trees. Mr. Clark inquired in regard to the electrification of any gates. Mr. Parrott answered all of the questions of the Board members. MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION– continued page 2 / 5 Ms. Dennis asked if there were any additional questions from the Board members and/or whether Mr. Parrott wished to further speak or to provide any further evidence. Ms. Dennis also asked for questions or comments from anyone else in attendance. There were none. Final Action: A motion was made by Ms. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Campbell. Motion: The Historic and Architectural Review Commission approve the Certificate of Appropriateness request of Steven Parrott for fencing martials at 306 N 8th St. Approval base on the following finding of fact: • The proposed fencing materials are in conformity with the Lowertown design standards. The approval was adopted with 3 Ayes (Johnson, Campbell, Clark) and 0 Nays. Case # VAR2025-005 Applicant: Steve Parrott Address: 306 N 8th St. Request for a Variance on height of fencing material in the front yard. Ms. Dennis presented the staff report for the applicant’s request for approval of a Variance pertaining to fencing height in the front yard. This staff report included two (2) separate landscaping plans that was given to Planning Staff. One plan was dated April 7, 2025. The other was date May 2, 2025. Discussion: Mr. Parrott provided background in regard to the variance request. Mr. Campbell inquired about other six (6) fences in the area. Ms. Dennis explained that there were none. Mr. Clark inquired about the need and necessity of a six (6) foot fence. Mr. Parrott explained in regard to how if affects his rollout trash containers and fencing in his dogs, Mr. Clark noted that location being at the front of the house. Ms. Johnson noted that this was not on a corner lot. Mr. Parrott answered the Board members’ questions. He pointed out that had reached out to his neighbors in regard to their feeling on the subject matter. Mr. Parrott also noted if the variance was not approved that he would step down from a six (6) foot fence to a four (4) foot fence. Mr. Campbell noted that the Board had been pretty consistent in regard to this issue. Mr. Parrott and the Board held an additional discussion. After, Ms. Dennis inquired if there were any further questions from the Board members. She asked Mr. Parrott whether he wished to further speak or to provide any further evidence. She asked if there were any additional question from anyone else in attendance. There was none. Final Action: A motion was made by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Clark: Motion: The Historic and Architectural Review Commission deny the variance request of Steven Parrott for front yard fencing at 306 N 8th St. Denial base on the following finding of fact: • The proposed action is not in conformity with the Paducah Zoning Ordinance, Section 126-83. The denial carried with 2 Ayes (Campbell, Clark) and 1 Nays (Johnson). MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION– continued page 3 / 5 Mr. Parrott thanked the Board for their consideration and left the meeting. Prior to the next two cases coming before the Board, Mr. Campbell requested the opportunity to speak. He advised that the next two (2) cases would be presented by Chad Beyer with i5 Design Group. Mr. Campbell advised all that he was employed by i5 Design Group and that this represented a potential conflict of interest to hear to next two (2) cases. Mr. Denton was asked to address the matter. Mr. Denton also noted that the next two (2) cases were routine. Accordingly, he advised with the disclosure of the conflict, the matter could be waived. It was asked by all Board members, staff, attendees, and other present if there were any objections to Mr. Campbell proceeding forwarding and hearing the next two (2) matters. There were no objections. Mr. Denton opined that the meeting could proceed. Case # COA2025-0001 Applicant: Chad Beyer of i5 Design Group on behalf of the owner, Dorothy Dean Address: 618 Harrison St. Request for Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior renovations. Ms. Dennis presented the staff report for the applicant’s request for approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness pertaining to exterior renovations. Discussion: Ms. Dennis presented the staff recommendation. The Board members, Mr. Beyer, and the owners entered into a discussion in regard to the exterior renovations. Mr. Clark inquired about flooring and ceiling issues. Ms. Dennis went over the Lowertown design standards and how each piece of the proposal was in compliance with same. Ms. Dennis asked if there were any additional questions from the Board members and/or whether Mr. Beyer wished to provide any further evidence. Ms. Dennis also asked for question or comment from anyone else in attendance. Final Action: After some additional discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Campbell. Motion: The Historic and Architectural Review Commission approve the Certificate of Appropriateness request for Chad Beyer of i5 Design Group on behalf of Dorothy Dean. Approval base on the following finding of fact: • The proposed action is in conformity and complies with Lowertown design standards. • The exterior siding and trim are in conformity and complies with the Lowertown design standards. • The proposed paint colors are in conformity and complies with Lowertown design standards. • The proposed screen in porch is in conformity and complies with the Lowertown design standards. The approval was adopted with 3 Ayes (Johnson, Campbell, Clark) and 0 Nays. MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION– continued page 4 / 5 Case # VAR2025-0004 Applicant: Chad Beyer of i5 Design Group on behalf of the owner, Dorothy Dean Address: 618 Harrison St. Request for Variance in lot setbacks. Ms. Dennis presented the staff report for the applicant’s request for approval of a Variance pertaining to lot setbacks. Discussion: The Board members, Mr. Beyer, and the owners then held a discussion. It was noted that this was a variance for a setback as to all property lines. It was noted that the lot was platted before the adoption of the Paducah Zoning Ordinance in 1978. Ms. Dennis asked if there were any additional questions from the Board members and/or whether Mr. Beyer wished to provide any further evidence. Ms. Dennis also asked for question or comment from anyone else in attendance. There were none. Final Action: After some additional discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Campbell. Motion: The Historic and Architectural Review Commission approve the Variance request for Chad Beyer of i5 Design Group on behalf of Dorothy Dean. Approval base on the following finding of fact: • The setbacks pertain to a three (3) foot, four (4) foot, six (6) foot, six (6) foot, and eight (8) foot setbacks as depicted in the site plan prepared by i5 Design Group, dated April 16, 2025. • The proposed action is on a nonconforming lot that was established before the adoption of the Paducah Zoning Order in 1978. • The proposed renovation to the property does not encroach on surrounding property. The approval was adopted with 3 Ayes (Johnson, Campbell, Clark) and 0 Nays. Mr. Beyer thanked the Board for their consideration and left the meeting. Ms. Dennis noted that the next item on the agenda was general discussion. At this time, the Board member Carol Gault, Ms. Dennis, and members of the public entered into a general discussion in regard to future proceedings and work being brought be HARC. This specifically pertained to a lengthy discussion in regard to the upcoming Southside Revitalization Plan. The Board members and the public asked questions of Ms. Gault. She answered same. Issues and topic discussed included the need for greater communication, transparency, diligence in pursuing the development plan, and making sure that residents of the Southside are adequately advised of options to improve not only their property, but, but to mitigate any potential negative effects (such as increased tax assessments). The discussion concluded with all agreeing that the scope of work lying ahead is large and ambitious. Ms. Gault thanked the Board members and members of the public for their feedback and input. MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION– continued page 5 / 5 ADJOURMENT Ms. Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Clark provided a second. The motion passed with 3 Ayes (Campbell, Clark, Johnson) 0 Nays The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 PM Respectively submitted by Planner I Morgan Dennis.