HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/17/12JULY 17, 2012
At a Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at 5:30 p.m.,
Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their
names: Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
APPEAL
DECISION DEMOLITION CONTROL COMMITTEE FOR 114 NORTH 3 P STREET
As summarized by Pam Spencer, Public Information Officer, in the Commission Highlights as
follows:
"Appeal of Demolition Control Committee Decision for 114 North 3rd Street
The Mayor and Commissioners heard the appeal by the Department of Main Street, Paducah
Renaissance Alliance, regarding a decision by the Demolition Control Committee. The
Demolition Control Committee consists of the Planning Director, Historic and Architectural
Review Commission Chairman, and the Chief Building Inspector. The hearing was set for last
Tuesday night; however it was continued for this meeting after Sarah McGee, representing the
property owners, asked for a dismissal of the hearing based upon the claim that the 15 day appeal
time had elapsed. Attorney Dan Key, representing the City Commission, says the 15 day appeal
time started with the issuance of the Demolition Control Permit on May 17, 2012. The appeal was
filed June 1 which is within the appeal time. At issue is the decision by the Demolition Control
Committee permitting the demolition of the structure located at 114 North 3rd Street, a 35,000-
40,000 square foot building, also known as the Ethan Allen Carriage House. The property owner,
R&B Realvest, LLC, approached the City with the request to demolish the building to provide
space for a paid parking lot. The property owners state that the structure is in a critical state and
would need a new roof, plumbing, and heating and air systems just to stabilize it. Beverly
McKinley of R&B Realvest says the property has extensive water damage. McKinley says, "[The
water] has not only damaged the roof, but on the first floor, all of the wood is buckling." PRA
Executive Director Lisa Thompson and the PRA Board of Advisors appealed the decision to
demolish the structure stating that the structure is important to maintaining a sense of mass and
depth for Paducah's downtown commercial core. PRA also states that the historic elements of the
building, covered by a slipcover that was added in the 1970's, could still be intact. Thompson
says, "If this building is demolished, it's a bell that cannot be unrung." Thompson adds,
"Demolition by neglect is not a good policy." After hearing from both sides and from Paul King,
a member of the Demolition Control Committee, the City Commission voted to uphold the
" decision by the Demolition Control Committee and allow the demolition of the structure. The
entire Commission is sensitive to the loss of a downtown building but unanimously voted to
uphold the decision by the Demolition Control Committee based on the demolition criteria
outlined in the City's Code of Ordinances."
MOTION FOR APPEAL -DEMOLITION OF 114 NORTH 3P -D STREET
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners find that there was sufficient evidence to support the decision of the Demolition
Control Committee.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDER
FLOODWALL RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT – LETTER OF INTENT TO ARMY
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a Municipal
Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
LETTER OF INTENT TO THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS SUPPORTING THE
OHIO RIVER SHORELINE, PADUCAH KENTUCKY LFPP RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
FEASIBILITY REPORT; PLEDGING THE CITY'S COOPERATION WITH THE OHIO
RIVER SHORELINE, PADUCAH, KENTUCKY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND
OFFERING THE CITY'S ASSISTANCE IN THE INITIATION OF THE PRECONSTRUCTION
ENGINEERING AND DESIGN ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT", be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). MO#1678; BK 8
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board go into
closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
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Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal, or disciplining of an employee, as
permitted by KRS 61.810 (1)(f).
A specific proposal by a business entity where public discussion of the subject matter
would jeopardize the location, retention, expansion or upgrading of a business entity, as
permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(g).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: August 2812012
City Clerk