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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20111108minutesMINUTES MEETING OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER 8, 2011 MEMBERS PRESENT: Cathy Bordner, Chair Bill Case, Co -Chair Diane Light, Secretary Jim Chilcutt Carlos Graham Art Langston Ed Meyers Jenny Smith COUNCIL LIAISON: Ralph Bray STAFF: Ron Davenport, Planning & Protective Services GUESTS: Jan McMillan, Director of Planning & Protective Services ATTENDANCE: 7 of 8 7of8 7of8 7of8 4of5 5of8 2of2 7of8 4of5 The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) met Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. in the Small Conference Room, lower level of the John G. Christy Municipal Building, 320 East McCarty Street, Jefferson City, Missouri. The meeting was called to order by Kathy Bordner, Chairman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the October 11, 2011 meeting were reviewed and a motion to approve was made by Commissioner Jim Chilcutt and seconded by Commissioner Bill Case. Motion passed with a unanimous vote. COUNCIL ISSUES Councilman Bray was absent but Chairman Bordner reported that the'/2 cent sales tax was approved by the City Council. This will move to the ballot in February. CITY ISSUES The City is investigating a CLG grant available for community training in preservation. Bob Yapp, a well- known figure in old home repair, is based in Hannibal and is being considered to perform a workshop. The specific topic is pending at this time. Melva Fast is preparing the application for the grant. Chairman Bordner will be working with Steve Veile in developing this workshop. Questions to Mr. Davenport from the Commission members. Case: any action on the Parson's house on Jackson Street? Answer: no new information at this time. Smith: regarding the Moreau Dr NHRD application, does it go through this Commission or the City? Answer: the application will go through the City as a CLG. After receiving notification of receiving the grant, the City will procure a qualified consultant to perform the survey / complete the application via the RFQ (Request for Qualification). Once a qualified consultant is identified the City Council will approve and execute a- contract to begin the work. DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS a) 913 Harding Street — Motion to postpone action was made by Commissioner Ed Meyers and seconded by Commissioner Carlos Graham. There was discussion to gather more information regarding this property. Motion passed unanimously. b) 313 E. Ashley Street — Motion to postpone action was made by Commissioner Art Langston and seconded by Commissioner Jenny Smith. There was discussion to gather more information. Motion passed unanimously. The Commission discussed developing questions for Kelly Smith of Habitat for Humanity to interact more closely with the Historic Preservation Commission. The Commissioners requested that Mr. Davenport inquire about Commission members view the interior of the above demolition requests. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission November 8, 2011 OLD BUSINESS a) Review and Revision of Historic Preservation Ordinance. As per our Preservation Plan, the Commission began discussions regarding the update and clarification of Historic Preservation Ordinances. We have chosen to address demolition applications. A discussion was held regarding areas to focus our attention, how to move forward with revisions, what elements should be presented to the City Council and what supporting documentation would be most useful. The following areas were presented for further study: the hold period for demolition applications, the requirements for application, incorporation of interviews for those who wish to demolish structures 100 years or older, plans for redevelopment, all demolition projects within the city limits of structures over 50 years to come before the Commission. It was decided that 10 city preservation ordinances would be gathered and reviewed to support proposed changes: Liberty — Light, Columbia — Chilcutt, Springfield & St. Genevieve — Bordner, St. Joseph — Langston, St. Charles — Graham, Cape Girardeau — Case, Webster Groves & Boonville — Smith, Washington — Meyers. Each would send the link to Border for further distribution. NEW BUSINESS a) Capitol Avenue Conservation District Regulations — Draft #2. A presentation was given outlining the Central Eastside Neighborhood Plan which would include the Capitol Avenue District, a commercial area (High Street), several residential areas, parks, and the Shoe factory. The plan includes a strong emphasis on preservation of buildings, especially the Capitol Avenue District. The commercial area (High Street) would be redeveloped as needed with wide sidewalks, building to the right of way — a more "urban feel." This plan would include design guidelines, design standards and would require some zoning changes. Design standards could be written as guidelines with frequent HPC input in a "should do" manner vs. design standards that HPC would help to develop as city codes but would be enforced by city administration as "shall do." The HPC has been asked to review the current draft regulations for the Capitol Avenue Conservation District and be prepared to discuss at the January meeting. Overlay District regulations are available in the City Regulations available on-line or in the HPC handbook. b) Mid -town Appearance Protection District. A short discussion of the Southside (Mid Town) Plan was presented. The Arcturis plan called for primarily redevelopment with extensive demolition and then rebuilds. This plan is being revised to focus more on rehabilitation and preservation and will be available for review on the city website. The Commission will be notified when the new proposal will be available for review. c) Election of Officers. A motion was made by Commissioner Bill Case and seconded by Commissioner Carlos Graham that the following officers would be elected: Chairman — Cathy Bordner, Vice -Chairman — Bill Case, Secretary — Diane Light. Commissioner Carlos Graham moved that nominations close, seconded by Commissioner Art Langston. Motion passed unanimously. d) December Meeting. The December meeting is cancelled. DATES TO REMEMBER The next meeting will be January 10, 2012. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, there was a motion to adjourn the meeting by Commissioner Jenny Smith and seconded by Commissioner Bill Case. Meeting adjourned. Su miffed by, Diane Light, Secretary