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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2017-02-23 minutes City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Special Meeting - Thursday, February 23, 2017 Boone Bancroft Room – John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 E. McCarty Street Commission Members Present Attendance Record Mary Schantz 3 of 3 Bill Case 3 of 3 Doug Record 3 of 3 Terri Rademan 3 of 3 Sarah Hoeller 3 of 3 Art Hernandez 2 of 3 Jane Moore 2 of 3 Bill Gerling 1 of 1 Commission Members Absent Kevin Kelly 2 of 3 Council Liaison Present Laura Ward Staff Present Jayme Abbott, Neighborhood Services Manager Lauren Henry, Neighborhood Services Specialist Bryan Wolford, City Associate Counsel Guests Lindsey Berning, ABC News 17 Brian Bernskoetter, RJ Scherr & Associates Tammy Boeschen, Historic City of Jefferson Cathy Bordner, Historic City of Jefferson Janet Maurer, Historic City of Jefferson Sam Richardson, News Tribune Jenny Smith, Historic City of Jefferson Call to Order Art Hernandez called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Approval of Agenda Bill Case moved the agenda be approved as printed. Mary Schantz seconded the motion. Motion carried. Old Business The proposed ordinance was reviewed and each suggested change was discussed. After a review of the full document the Commission then voted on each suggested change. Section 8-32 Part A – City Attorney Wolford suggested the scope be less broad. Commission members voted to leave the statement as printed in the proposed ordinance. Motion carried. Section 8-32 Part B – City staff clarified the language of the boundary. Commission members voted to accept the changes as presented. Motion carried. Section 8-32 Part D Number 1 – The language was not clear on roof replacements and it was suggested the Commission entertain the addition of language stating that a full roof replacement would not be considered demolition. Motion carried. Section 8-32 Part E – City staff suggested a change to the language to provide clarification of the application process. Motion carried. Section 8-32 Part E - City staff reported the title of the building official was incorrectly listed as building commissioner and suggested changing the title. Motion carried. Section 8-32 Part E Number 1 – City staff added a currently required item, “A copy of the historic preservation checklist.” Motion carried. Section 8-32 Part E Number 3 – City Attorney Wolford recommended removing the requirement of photos of surrounding properties because it would be unduly burdensome on the landowner. Commission members voted to remove the language. Motion carried. Section 8-32 Part E Number 6 – City Attorney Wolford suggested the commission remove the language regarding site plans, floor plans, and elevation for planned new building(s) and/or accessory buildings. Commission members voted to remove the language. Motion carried. Section 8-32 Part E Number 7 – City Attorney Wolford recommended removing language that would require a notarized signature of all owner’s-of-record. Commission member voted to remove the language. Mary Schantz voted no. Motion carried. Section 8-32 Part E Number 8 – City Attorney Wolford recommended adding the “at a reasonable market price” to this item. Commission members voted to add the suggested language. Motion carried. Section 8-32 Part F Number 1 – City Attorney Wolford recommended decreasing the number of days the Historic Preservation is allowed to make a recommendation on the issuance of a permit. Commission members voted to change the duration to 60 days. Art Hernandez voted no. Motion carried. Section 8-32 Part F Number 2 – City Attorney Wolford raised concerns over the availability of funds to cover the costs of newspaper ads. Commission members voted to remove the requirement of publishing newspaper ads. Motion carried. Section 8-32 Part F Number 3 – This section needed to be updated to reflect the change in Section 8-32 Part F Number 1 regarding the number of days the Historic Preservation Commission has to make a recommendation on the issuance of a permit. Commission members voted to change the duration to 60 days. Art Hernandez voted no. Motion carried. Section 8-32 Part F Number 5 and 6 – Doug Record motioned to keep the language but to change the number of days of the stay period to thirty days. Bill Gerling seconded. Art Hernandez voted no. Motion passed. Section 8-32 Part F Number 7 – City Attorney Wolford recommended removing language making the City Council responsible for making a decision. Commission members voted to leave the language as printed in the proposed ordinance. Motion carried. Section 8-33 Part A – Attorney Wolford recommended reducing the fine for unlawful demolition to the maximum fine allowed in which a municipality can impose of $1,000 and up to 180 days imprisonment and also to change the number of years the Department Director may impose a ban on building permits to one year. Commission members voted to accept these recommended changes. Motion carried. Section 8-33 Part B – City staff recommended clarified language regarding fees. Commission members voted to accept the recommended changes. Motion carried. Section 8-33 Part C – This section should be included in Appendix Y. Commission members voted to move Section C to Appendix Y. Motion carried. Appendix Y – The commission then voted that Appendix Y be amended to include a demolition permit fee of $210 for historic buildings as described in Section 83-2 Part A. Motion carried. Section 8-34 Title – The word properties should be changed to buildings. Motion carried. Section 8-34 Number I – City staff recommended clarifying the language for consistency. Commission members voted to accept the recommended changes. Motion carried. Doug Record then motioned to approve all changes and passing the demolition ordinance on to the Public Works and Planning Commission of the City Council. Terri Rademan seconded. Motion carried. Dates to Remember a. Next regular meeting March 14, 2017 Adjournment Mary Schantz moved the meeting adjourn. Terri Rademan seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.