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Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the Main Street Committee
June 28, 2004
1. CALL TO ORDER.
The meeting was called to order by Bill Manning, Chairperson.
2. ROLL CALL
Members of the Committee Present: Nick Finan, Debra Dye, Gloria Lair, Bobby Schlenk,
Brenda Brown, Bill Manning, Vickie Campise, Paul Berner
Others present: David Bailey, B. Don Skelton, Sherry Bailey, Rita Zaborowski
3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION OF THE JUNE 7, 2004 MAIN STREET
COMMITTEE MINUTES
Minutes were approved with corrections.
4. DISCUSS VISIONING OF MAIN STREET DISTRICT
A) RECAP ISSUES, CONCERNS, DESIRES FROM LAST MEETING
The committee reviewed and discussed mixed use, set backs, landscaping, signage, and
parking activities
B) CONTINUE LISTING ISSUES, CONCERNS, DESIRES
The committee considered grandfathering people in to be able to rebuild even if 100% of
their structure is destroyed. The committee explored potential legal concerns on items
brought up regarding exceptions of grandfather clause. The Committee decided there is not
enough new construction to have sidewalks connect if individual owners are responsible for
their own sidewalks. The committee requested staff consult with the City attorney about an
individual's liability if they pour a sidewalk and someone is injured - who is responsible?
The city or individual?
The committee decided to table height discussion, parking discussion, and preservation Issues.
5. CONSIDER REPORT FROM DEBRA DYE ON ARCHITECTURAL ORDINANCES OF
OTHER CITIES
Ms. Dye presented information from other cities on architectural ordinances.
6. CONSIDER DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND IMPACT ON EXISTING RESIDENTIAL AS
REQUESTED BY MR. BAILEY, 222 SOUTH BROADWAY.
The committee allowed B. Don Skelton and David Bailey to speak regarding their properties.
7. CONSIDER TAKING ACTION ON RECOMMENDING CREATION OF NEW DISTRICT
AND REGULATIONS FOR MAIN STREET AREA
The committee discussed the new district and regulations for Main Street.
8. DISCUSS SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
The nexfineeting will oeJuly f2arid July 19 at 2:00 p.in.
9. DISCUSS HOW TO PREPARE FOR PRESENTATION
The Committee decided to invite Bratten Thomason, from the Texas Historical Commission, to
make a presentation about preservation.
10. STAFF REPORT ON MORATORIUM AND REQUESTS
The committee received a report on the moratorium.
11. A motion to adjourn by made by Vicki Campise and seconded by Gloria Lair. The meeting
adjourned at 4:27 pm.