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Report
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Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee
of the City of Jefferson, Missouri
appointed by
j f The Honorable Duane Schreimann
Mayor of the City of Jefferson, Missouri
? did Hoc Committee Members
Randy Allen, Chairman Dave Nunn
Chip Rucker, Vice-Chairman Bob Dallmeyer
John Landwehr Audrey Howser
Rick Nilges Mary Kinstler
May 18, 1998
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Committee Deliberations
The Conservation/Preservation Model
c Preservation Ordinance
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Demolition Process
Conclusion
Appendix A
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Appendix B
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Appendix E
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Appendix G
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Introduction
The Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee was appointed by Mayor Duane
Schreimann on September 8, 1997 to study the utility of historic preservation districts for
the City of Jefferson and to develop a draft preservation ordinance for review by the City
1-� Council. The membership of the Committee includes two councilmen, two members of the
Historic Preservation Commission, one commissioner from the Planning and Zoning
Commission, one commissioner from the Board of Adjustment and two citizens with
particular interest in historic preservation. The Committee was staffed by the
Department of Planning and Code Enforcement and the Law Department. This report
is the product of the Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee.
jf During the process of developing the draft preservation ordinance, the members
and staff examined ordinances from municipalities around the country, including St.
Charles, Missouri; University City, Missouri; St. Joseph, Missouri; Lawrence, Kansas;
1 ; Nashville, Tennessee; Dallas, Texas; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Atlanta, Georgia. In
addition, the members and staff reviewed a variety of documents containing architectural
design standards for buildings of historical significance, including the Secretary of the
fInterior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties. Furthermore,the members and
staff reviewed articles and research reports on historic and conservation programs. A list
of these documents is contained in Appendix A and on file with the City Clerk.
Committee Deliberations
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organizational structure and elected Randy Allen as Chairman and Chip Buckner as Vice-
r Chairman. Meeting dates and times were established and a list of documents were
requested to be supplied to each member.
At its September 23, 1997 meeting, the Committee decided to forego discussion of
the two previous proposed preservation ordinance in favor of identifying goals and major
issues for historic preservation. Discussion focused on: (1) goals, (2) costs, and (3) issues
related to balancing government versus private interests in historic preservation.
The goals of an historic preservation ordinance were discussed:
' (1) Preservation—research history, significance, historical events, etc.
(a) Keep old neighborhoods intact
i 1 (b) Promote orderly development
-f (c) Protect individual structures/landmarks
-- uniform rules (such as setbacks)
(d) Protect districts/neighborhoods
(e) Reflect the community character
(2) Balance old and new
(3) Protect investments -- distinguish what makes the structure or
? district significant: history, architecture, beauty, an event, etc.
Is it truly historic or just old?
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(b) Old structures /owner is not interested in being a participant
(c) New structures
(4) Balance individual rights and governmental intervention
(5) Qualify for tax credits
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The costs or other impact of an historic preservation ordinance was considered:
(1) Restoration vs. replacement
(2) Demolition -- owner cannot demolish
(3) Construction -- new buildings, additions
(4) Takes longer to do something J
(5) Is the cost placed wholly on the landowner?
Issues associated with an historic preservation ordinance were discussed:
(1) Should property owner participation be required to start the process? r
If so, what percentage of participation? 0% - 100%
(2) Emergency situations vs. the usual process
(3) How much time do you inject / how long does it take to review or
permit?
(4) Restrictions on renovations / improvements / maintenance: outside
only? and what requires a permit?
(a) Some stuff always okay r
(b) Some stuff always requires review /permit
(5) Who decides what can be done?
(6) It is a city-wide issue / does it benefit the entire city?
(7) Is it an individual owner issue / does it primarily benefit the owner?
(8) Can an owner or future owner opt out?
(9) Whose judgment prevails?
At its September 30, 1997 meeting, the Committee engaged in further discussion
of goals and objectives. The Committee agreed to pursue a concept of a "stair-step"
approach to preservation and conservation. It is the concept of having multiple
ordinances or a single ordinance with multiple levels of control and regulation available
fora application in an given neighborhood or area. The continuum of
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from none to the most restrictive for a classical historic preservation designation.
In resolving the issues associated with historic preservation, the Committee
determined that the City has legitimate defensible interest in the preservation of its
historic housing resources, however, the proprietary interests of the property owners must
be given substantial protection. The Committee determined that in order to protect the
owners' interests, before any nomination for a preservation district may be accepted, at
least 55% of the affected property owners must consent to the application for nomination.
The attached draft ordinance requires the owners'consent for nomination and, in the case
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of conservation districts, allows the owners to participate in developing the design
standards for the district.
At its October 7, 1997 meeting, the Committee approved an outline for the draft
ordinance.
I. Statement of Purpose
-' II. Definitions
III. Conservation Districts Regulations
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A. Advisory
1. Definition
2. Designation/ Nomination
1 3. Criteria
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5. Design Criteria
a. Existing Structures
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6. Rules
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1. Definition
2. Designation / Nomination
3. Criteria
4. Standards for Review
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f a. Existing Structures
b. New Construction
6. Rules
C. District C
1. Definition
2. Designation/ Nomination
3. Criteria
4. Standards for Review
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a. Existing Structures
b. New Construction
6. Rules
IV. Historic Preservation Regulations
A. Definition
f B. Designation / Nomination
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D. Standards for Review
E. Design Criteria
1. Existing Structures
2. New Construction
F. Rules
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V. Landmark - Public
A. Definition
B. Designation/ Nomination
C. Criteria a
D. Standards for Review
E. Design Criteria
1. Existing Structures
2. New Construction
F. Rules
VI. Landmark - Private
A. Definition
B. Designation / Nomination
C. Criteria �' I
D. Standards for Review
E. Design Criteria
1. Existing Structures
2. New Construction
F. Rules
After considerable discussion, the Committee reached consensus on the major
elements for the ordinance. The chart below illustrates the Committee's philosophy for `J
preservation of the City's housing resources.
Conservation Preservation Landmark Landmark
Public Private -
Initiation owners owners/ City/other owner/City j f
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Objections N/A N/A/% N/A yes _
Consent Percentage 51% - 70% 75% N/A 100%
Multiple Levels yes no no no
New Construction yes yes N/A N/A
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Materials Regulation no yesk
yes yes
Exterior Regulation limited yes yes yes
Interior Regulation no no ?? ??
Landscaping Regulation no yes yes yes
Permit Required sometimes always always always
Architectural Review no yes yes yes
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The Committee reviewed the first draft ordinance at its meeting of October 28,
1997. They made modifications and approved items contained in the draft ordinance.
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The Committee directed staff to prepare revisions to the draft to be circulated before the
November 25, 1997 meeting.
At the November 25, 1997 Committee meeting, during discussion of the building
permit process following designation, the Committee decided there was a need to address
a process for demolition for structures unsuitable or unworthy for preservation.
? Additional revisions were made to the draft and a demolition procedure was prepared at
the request of the Committee.
j At its December 16, 1997 meeting, the Committee reviewed the revised draft, made
modifications to and approved items contained in the draft ordinance. The Committee
revised the conservation district regulations and discussed at length what age buildings
i sh6uld be subject to the demolition permit process. Councilman Landwehr recommended
revisions which were incorporated into the draft.
a At the meeting of January 27, 1998, prior to a joint meeting with Historic
Preservation Commission, the Committee conducted a meeting for final review and
approval.of the revised draft ordinance. The'-Committee decided to request the Historic
4 I Preservation Commission submit its suggestions and comments in writing to the Ad Hoc
Committee. The Ad Hoc Committee would then meet and confer regarding the
suggestions and comments after receiving input from the Historic Preservation
Commission.
At the Committee meeting of April 20, 1998, the Committee considered the
I� suggestions and comments provided by the Historic Preservation Commission, adopted
certain portions of the recommendations and incorporated them into the draft. For all
intents and purposes, the draft was finally approved.
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On April 27, 1998, Chairman Allen attended the Historic Preservation Commission
meeting to discuss the action taken by the Committee on the recommendations of the
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The Conservation/Preservation Model
Conservation districts are catching on as a zoning tool for preserving neighborhood
character in communities across the country. More and more local governments are using
them to protect neighborhoods with distinct cultural, historical and architectural
qualities. Conservation districts now exist in more than thirty cities. Although the first
such special zoning district was established as part of Boston's creation of a landmarks
commission in 1975, most were introduced in the late 1980s.
In general terms, the conservation district combines components of historic
preservation and aesthetic zoning. Local governments target particular areas for
neighborhood preservation much as they would designate historic preservation districts.
Although the conservation district typically protects groups of buildings that have some
historical significance, historic preservation is not the only goal. Conservation districts
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also seek to preserve an area's cultural, architectural and aesthetic ambience. New
construction, alterations and demolition are subject to review much as in historic
districts, but changes are not regulated as stringently. Neighborhood character is
maintained in spite of allowing some alterations that would not normally be allowed in
traditional historic districts.
The topic of conservation districts was discussed at a regional training session
entitled, "Missouri Commissions Program Assistance Program II," as hosted by the
National Alliance of Preservation Commission (NAPC) held in Florissant, Missouri on
October 4, 1997. The concept of conservation districts was introduced to the Ad Hoc
Committee and adopted. Staff was asked to develop the conservation district as part of
the preservation ordinance.
Conservation Districts
As defined for this task, the goals for the conservation district are: (1) maintaining
the buildings and character of a neighborhood that may not meet the criteria to qualify
as a local historic district; (2) providing guidance for maintenance and alterations that
allow more design flexibility than a local historic district; and (3) protecting the
investment of property owners. The intent of the draft ordinance is to address these goals
in a manner which balances the investment interests of the property owner against the
governmental interest in preserving the character of the neighborhoods of the City.
A conservation district will assist those older Jefferson City neighborhoods which
are less historically significant than a local historic district, or have undergone
substantial alterations to the original buildings. Preservation of these older stable
neighborhoods holds tremendous potential to help meet the housing needs of many
Jefferson Citians. The neighborhood conservation concept district is equally applicable
to new neighborhoods as a preservation initiative ensuring the enduring quality and
character of the City's neighborhoods.
The Neighborhood Conservation Advisory District
The Neighborhood Conservation Advisory District is the least restrictive district. r
There are no regulations for this district. Designation of this conservation district is
handled administratively by the Department of Planning and Code Enforcement.
Nomination applications must have 55% approval of the affected property owners. With
the assistance of the Senior Planner, the neighborhood residents develop written and/or
visual design standards for the conservation district. The standards may be uniform or
tailored to the specific character of the district. Following administrative review and �.
approval of the neighborhood standards, the Department of Planning and Code
Enforcement shall designate the conservation district. The neighborhood standards are
advisory only. Applicants for building permits following designation must be advised of
the existence of the neighborhood standards.
The Neighborhood Conservation Planned District
Designation of a Neighborhood Conservation Planned District requires additional
criteria and consequently considerable review by the Department of Planning and Code.
i— Nomination applications must have 65% approval of the affected property owners. The
Senior Planner assists the residents with the development of neighborhood standards-.
w ' For conservation planned districts,the standards would include design criteria pertaining
to existing and new construction. The Department of Planning and Code Enforcement
would apply general site plan review for the conservation planned district. Following
administrative review and approval of the district, the Department of Planning and Code
'- Enforcement shall forward an ordinance to the City Council for designation. After the
enactment of the conservation ordinance, the neighborhood standards are mandatory.
Applicants for building permits following designation must comply with the neighborhood
standards.
Historic Districts
Several goals have been identified for an historic district including: (1) protecting
the integrity of the Historic District; (2) protecting the sense of time and place conveyed
�^ by the historic buildings as a collection; (3) promoting a sense of identity for the District;
- (4) protecting property values and investments; and (5) minimizing negative impacts on
adjacent properties from inappropriate development.
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Nominations of an historic district fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of the City
of Jefferson Historic.Preservation Commission. Nomination applications must have 75%
approval of the affected property owners. Criteria for designation, standards of review
r and design standards follow the traditional approach used in designating historic
districts. Designation of an historic district requires city council approval of an historic
district ordinance. Once an historic district is established, applications for building
permits are subject to review by the Historic Preservation Commission.
Historic Landmarks
Goals recognized for historic landmarks are substantially the same as those
described for historic districts. Nominations of landmarks must originate with the
Historic Preservation Commission. Nomination for designations of a public landmark
requires the approval of 75% of the affected property owners; nomination for designation
of a private landmark requires approval of 100% of the affected property owners. The
chart below illustrates how the draft ordinance works.
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Neighborhood Neighborhood
Event/Action Conservation Conservation Historic Historic
Advisory Planned Districts Landmarks
.District District
Application 55% of property 65% of property 75% of owners public - owner i� l
owners owners private - 100%
of property
owners
Nomination Dept. of Planning Dept. of Planning CJHPC CJHPC
and Code and Code 1
Enforcement Enforcement
Appeal of Planning and Planning and Planning and Planning and
denial of Zoning Zoning Zoning Zoning
application Commission Commission Commission Commission
Designation Dept. of Planning City Council City Council City Council
and Code
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Building standard set procedures refer to CJHPC refer to CJHPC
permit procedure, except with review of for review then for review then �) j
procedures that applicant is neighborhood referred back to referred back to
following advised of standards Dept. of Dept. of
designation neighborhood mandatory Planning and Planning and
standards Code Code
Enforcement for Enforcement for
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Demolition
The Committee felt the draft ordinance must not only address preservation, but _
also its anthesis, deterioration and destruction. The effects of deterioration and
demolition on the neighborhoods' residential and commercial fabric includes loss of
landmark structures, missing"teeth" in rows of buildings that changed the character of
streetscapes. Building deterioration and vacant lots contribute to neighborhood neglect
and social problems. The Committee was reminded the City has already lost significant
historical structures; the Lohman House was scarcely saved from demolition because no
current regulation protects historic structures from demolition.
The final section of the ordinance describes a demolition review process. All --
applications for demolition permits for any building or structure within the city limits
may be subject to a thirty (30) day review by the Historic Preservation Commission. The
Historic Preservation Commission shall establish procedures to expedite the review of
applications for demolition permits. Any recommendation of the Historic Preservation
Commission shall be advisory only.
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Demolition Process
JAll structures
located within the City limits
Application to Demolish
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Dept. of Planning and Code Enforcement issues permit
Conclusion
LI ' This report provides an overview of the proposed preservation ordinance related
i- to conservation, historic districts and historic landmarks and the goals and concerns of
4 the Ad Hoc Committee. The draft ordinance provides a framework for preservation of
neighborhoods and historic sites. Specific issues related to the development and
implementation of preservation districts, including the regulation of existing'structures,
jand new construction are left largely to the neighborhood residents. The neighborhood
advisory conservation district, the least restrictive, encourages maximum control in the
hands of the neighborhood without governmental interference or regulation. The
conservation planned district permits some measure of government regulation, but allows
the residents wide attitude in development of design standards. Regarding the historic
district and historic landmarks, government scrutiny is inevitable and stricter standards
f must be adhered to, .however, this is balanced by the requirement that the property
t owner, first consents to the government regulation. Under the framework of the draft
ordinance, citizen participation and consent is mandatory and government functions more
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Appendix A
Design Standards
• The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic
Properties, 1995
• Excerpt from the Planning Advisory Service Report on Design Guidelines
L; Architectural Design Guidelines for the South Main Street Historic District,
City of St. Charles, Missouri
` The Dayton's Bluff Historic District Handbook,Minnesota Historical Society
` Articles and Research Reports
• Conservation District Project Research Report, The Preservation Coalition
of Greater Philadelphia
• Land Use News, IMLA Land Development, Planning and Zoning Section,
February 6, 1997
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• Issues Paper: Conservation Districts, Local Preservation, a service of the
National Park Service
• Zoning News, American Planning Association, November 1992
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Philadelphia Neighborhood Conservation District Program, The Alliance
Review, Spring 1993
Ordinances Reviewed
City of St. Charles, Missouri
• City of University City, Missouri
• City of St. Joseph, Missouri
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City of Lawrence, Kansas
• City of Nashville, Tennessee
• City of Dallas, Texas
• City of Lincoln, Nebraska
• City of Atlanta, Georgia
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Minutes of Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee meetings
• September 12, 1997
_ 0 September 23, 1997
• September 30, 1997
• October 7, 1997
0 October 28, 1997
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• November 25, 1997
• December 16, 1997
January 27, 1998
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Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee
September 12, 1997
Present: Councilman John Landwehr
Councilman Rick Nilges
Randy Allen `
Audrey Howser
Chip Buckner
Guest: Mary Kinstler
Staff: Donna White
Bonnie Schroder
Call to Order John Landwehr called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. Following self-
introductions, John commented that Jane Beetem had been appointed to the
committee but had submitted her resignation. Mayor Schreimann intends to
appoint Mary Kinstler as a replacement.
_lection Randy Allen was elected as Chainnan and Chip Buckner was elected as Vice 1
Chairman.
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Meeting Dates The committee agreed to meet from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 P.M. on _
September 23 and 30 and October 7. Then the committee will decide if
more frequent meetings or other changes are needed. It was agreed that the
committee would attempt to complete their charge within two months. -
Requested
Information Committee members requested the following the information to assist them
with their discussions:
1. Last proposed bill considered by the Council
2. Draft bill proposed by Historic Preservation Commission
3. Planning staff report on current ordinance
4. Notes from historic preservation workshop held on July 29
S. List of Missouri certified local government contacts ,
6. DNR criteria
The above-referenced items will be distributed to committee membefs.
4djournment The meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION AD HOC COMMITTEE
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Meeting of Tuesday, September 23, 1997
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The Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee meeting of Tuesday,September 23, 1997 convened at 11:45 a.m.
in the upper conference room of City Hall in Jefferson City. The meeting was called to order at 11:50 a.m.
by Vice Chairman Chip Buckner.
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Randy Allen 2 of 2V Dave Nunn I of 2s/ Bob Dallmeyer 0 of 2
Chip Buckner 2 of 2V John Landwehr 2 of 2V Mary Kinstler I of 1*/
Audrey Howser 2 of 2./ Rick Nilges I of 2
A quorum was declared present.
Staff present: B. Allen Garner, City Counselor; Donna M. White, Associate City Counselor; Keith A.
DeVault,Director of Planning and Code Enforcement; Janice McMillan, Senior Planner.
Guests: None.
MINUTES
The minutes of the September 12, 1997 Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee meeting were submitted to
the Committee for review and approval. Audrey Howser made a motion to approve the minutes,with a second
by Dave Nunn. Unanimous approval motion carried.
Vice-Chairman Chip Buckner opened the floor to suggestions on how the Committee wished to proceed to
discharge its duties. Following discussion,the Committee decided to forego discussion of the two proposed
ordinances in favor of identifying goals and major issues for historic preservation. Discussion focused on:
(1) goals, (2) costs, and (3) issues related to balancing government versus private interests in historic
preservation.
The goals of a historic preservation ordinance were discussed:
(1) Preservation—research history, significance, historical events, etc.
(a) Keep old neighborhoods intact
(b) Promote orderly development
(c) Protect individual structures/landmarks
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- uniform rules (such as setbacks)
(d) Protect districts/neighborhoods }
(e) Reflect the community character I
(2) Balance old and new
(3) Protect investments — distinguish what makes the structure or district significant: history,
architecture, beauty, an event, etc. ; k
Is it truly historic or just old?
(a) Old structures to be preserved/owner is an interested participant r�l
(b) Old structures/owner is not interested in being a participant AA
(c) New structures
(4) Balance individual rights and governmental intervention
(5) Qualify for tax credits
The costs or other impact of a historic preservation ordinance was considered:
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(1) Restoration vs. replacement
(2) Demolition-owner cannot demolish
(3) Construction-new buildings, additions
(4) Takes longer to do something
(5) Is the cost placed wholly on the landowner?
Issues associated with a historic preservation ordinance were discussed: 't
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(1) Should property owner participation be required to start the process? 0%- 100%
(2) Emergency situations vs.the usual process
(3) How much time do you inject/how long does it take to review or permit? 4
(4) Restrictions on renovations/improvements/maintenance: outside only? and what requires
a permit?
(a) Some stuff always okay i 1
(b) Some stuff always requires review/permit
(5) Who decides what can be done?
(6) It is a city-wide issue/does it benefit the entire city? --
(7) Is it an individual owner issue/does it primarily benefit the owner?
(8) Can an owner or future owner opt out?
(9) Whose judgment prevails?
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There were no other items to come before the Committee.
NEXT"MEETI N" DATE
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Two more meetings of the Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee are scheduled. The meetings will be at
11:45 a.m., Tuesday, September 30, 1997 and 11:45 a.m, Tuesday, October 7, 1997. Both meetings will be.
held in the upper conference room of City Hall.
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ADJOURNMENT
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L;L_j; There being no further business to come before the Committee, a motion to adjourn this meeting was made
and seconded. -Unanimous approval -- motion carried. This Tuesday, September 23, 1997, meeting of the
Jefferson City Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee was adjourned at 1:10 p.m.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION AD HOC COMMITTEE
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Meeting of Tuesday, September 30, 1997
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The Historic Preservation Ad Hoe Committee meeting of Tuesday, September 30, 1997 convened at 11:45 a.m.
in the upper conference room of City Hall in Jefferson City. The meeting was called to order by Chairman
Randy Allen.
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Randy Allen 3 of 3./ Dave Nunn 2 of 3./ Bob Dallmeyer I of 3./
Chip Buckner 3 of 3./ John Landwehr 3 of 3V Mary Kinstler 2 of 2V
Audrey Howser 3 of 3./ Rick Nilges 2 of 3V
A quorum was declared present.
Staff present: B. Allen Garner, City Counselor; Donna M. White, Associate City Counselor; Janice
McMillan, Senior Planner.
Guests: Dave Fults,News Tribune.
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The minutes of the September 23, 1997 Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee meeting were submitted to
the Committee for review and approval. A motion to approve the minutes was made and seconded.
Unanimous approval motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS`-
Item A,further discussion of goals and objectives,was brought before the Committee. A determination of
"historic" and a three-tier approach to historic preservation, (1) landmark; (2) preservation; and (3)
conservation, was discussed. "Landmark" was discussed in that perhaps there should be two divisions: (1)
public; and(2)private.
NEW-BUSINESS"
Determination of"historic"was discussed. A three-tier approach to historic preservation was discussed: (1)
landmark; (2)preservation; and (3) conservation.
Item A,the plan of action was discussed. It was the consensus of the Committee to have one more meeting
and to possibly make a presentation to the City Council. The Committee would like to have a schematic
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ordinance and the framework on paper by the meeting of Tuesday, October 7'. Clarification of the consensus
of the Committee in regard to the ideas discussed was made: (1)that"landmark"would be divided into public
and-private classifications; (2) that there would be a procedure established for demolition; (3) that criteria
would be established for the classification of"historic preservation"; and (4)that in regard to "conservation,"
any neighborhood block may apply and be considered.
Item B, historic preservation training, was discussed. Committee members were informed of upcoming
sessions by the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions.
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ADJOURNMENT.
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There being no further business to come before the Committee, a motion to adjourn this meeting was made
t` and seconded. Unanimous approval -- motion carried. This Tuesday, September 30, 1997, meeting of the
Jefferson City Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
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Meeting of Tuesday, October 7, 1997
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The Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee meeting of Tuesday, October 7, 1997 convened at 11:45 a.m.
in the upper conference room of City Hall in Jefferson City. The meeting was called to-order by Chairman
Randy Allen.
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Randy Allen 4 of 4,/ Dave Nunn 3 of 4V Bob Dallmeyer 2 of 4vf
Chip Buckner 4 of 4%/ John Landwehr 4 of 4./ Mary Kinstler 3 of 3V
Audrey Howser 3 of 4 Rick Nilges 2 of 4
A quorum was declared present.
Staff present: B.Allen Garner,City Counselor;Keith DeVault,Director of Planning and Code Enforcement;
Janice McMillan, Senior Planner.
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MINUTES.
The minutes of the September 30, 1997 Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee meeting were submitted to
the Committee for review and approval. A motion to approve the minutes was made and seconded.
Unanimous approval motion carried.
:OLD BUSINESS:?
There was no items of Old Business to be discussed.
z
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Item B, review outline/ordinance provisions,was brought before the Committee. The Committee reviewed
and approved items contained in the draft outline/ordinance provisions. City Counselor Allen Garner will
prepare a draft ordinance,which will be circulated to John Landwehr and Chip Buckner before October 28th.
Item A, report to the Council,was discussed. Chairman Randy Allen will be presenting the Committee's
report to the City Council at their Monday, October 20, 1997 meeting. The report will cover what the
Committee has accomplished and future plans for historic preservation.
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OTHERITEMS
Another meeting of the Committee was scheduled for 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, October 28, 1997.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, a motion to adjourn this meeting was made
and seconded. Unanimous approval -- motion carried. This Tuesday, October 7, 1997, meeting of the
Jefferson City Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION AD HOC COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Meeting of Tuesday, October-28, 1997
The Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee meeting of Tuesday, October 28, 1997 convened at 11:45 a.m.
in the upper conference room of City Hall in Jefferson City. The meeting was called to order by Chairman
Randy Allen.
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Randy Allen 5 of 5v" Dave Nunn 4 of 5V Bob Dallmeyer 3 of 5V
Chip Buckner 4 of 5 John Landwehr 5 of 5%1 Mary Kinstler 3 of 4
Audrey Howser 4 of 5,1 Rick Nilges 2 of 5
A quorum was declared present.
Staff present: B.Allen Gamer,City Counselor;Donna M.White,Associate City Counselor;Keith DeVault,
Director of Planning and Code Enforcement; Janice McMillan, Senior Planner.
Guests: None.
The minutes of the October 7, 1997 Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee meeting were submitted to the
Committee for review and approval. A motion to approve the minutes was made and seconded. Unanimous
approval --motion carried.
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There were no items of Old Business to be discussed.
NEW,�,BUSIMS&'
Item A, review draft ordinance, was brought before the Committee. The Committee reviewed, made
modifications to and approved items contained in the draft ordinance. City Counselor Allen Garner will
prepare revisions to the draft ordinance,which will be circulated to the Committee-before November 13'.
Another meeting of the Committee was tentatively scheduled for 11:45 a.m.,Tuesday,November 25, 1997.
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ADJOURNMENT
Li There being no further business to come before the Committee, a motion to adjourn this meeting was made
and seconded. Unanimous approval -- motion carried. This Tuesday, October 28, 1997, meeting of the
Jefferson City Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee was adjourned at 1:35 p.m.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION AD HOC COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Meeting of Tuesday,November 25, 1997
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The Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee meeting of Tuesday,November 25 1997 convened at 11:45 a.m. in the
upper conference room of City Hall in Jefferson City. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Randy Allen.
ROL,L"CALL,
Randy Allen 6 of 6,/ Dave Nunn 5 of 6*/ Bob Dallmeyer 4 of 6v/
Chip Buckner 5 of 6V John Landwehr 6 of 6V Mary Kinstler 4 of 6V
Audrey Howser 5 of 6%/ Rick Nilges 3 of 6V
A quorum was declared present.
Staff present: B.Allen Garner,City Counselor;Donna M.White,Associate City Counselor;Keith DeVault Director
of Planning and Code Enforcement;Janice McMillan, Senior Planner.
Guests: None.
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The minutes of the October 28, 1997 Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee meeting were submitted to the
Committee for review and approval. A motion to approve the minutes was made and seconded. Unanimous approval
motion carried.
There were no items of Old Business to be discussed.
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Item A,review draft ordinance,was brought before the Committee. The Committee reviewed,made modifications
to and approved items contained in the draft ordinance. Recommended revisions pertaining to building permit process
following designation and demolition procedures will be prepared for review at the next meeting.
Another meeting of the Committee was scheduled for 11:45 a.m.,Tuesday,December 16, 1997.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, a motion to adjourn this meeting was made and
seconded. Unanimous approval--motion carried. This Tuesday,November 25, 1997,meeting of the Jefferson City
Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee was adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION AD HOC COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Meeting of Tuesday, December 16, 1997
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The Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee meeting of Tuesday,December 16, 1997 convened at 11:45 a.m. in the
upper conference room of City Hall in Jefferson City. The meeting was called to order at 11:50 a.m. by Associate City
Counselor Donna M. White.
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Randy Allen -7 of 7V Dave Nunn 6 of 7✓ Bob Dallmeyer 4 of 7
Chip Buckner 5 of 7 John Landwehr 7 of 7✓ Mary Kinstler 5 of 7✓
Audrey Howser 6 of 7✓ Rick Nilges 3 of 7
A quorum was declared present.
Staff present: Donna M.White,Associate City Counselor;Keith DeVault,Director of Planning and Code Enforcement;
'Janice McMillan, Senior Planner.
Guests: None.
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The minutes of the November 25, 1997 Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee meeting were distributed and will be
approved at the next Committee meeting.
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There were no items of Old Business to be discussed.
NEW,BUSINESS
Item A,review draft ordinance,was brought before the Committee. The Committee,reviewed,made modifications to
and approved items contained in the draft ordinance. Recommended revisions pertained to level I neighborhood
conservation districts,building permit procedures and demolition permits for structures over seventy-five(75)years old.
A revised draft of the ordinance will be prepared and distributed to the Ad Hoc Committee and the Historic Preservation
Commission members by December 22, 1997.
QTtHEKITEMS '
Another meeting of the Committee will be scheduled after the first of the year after polling the Committee members. The
Ad Hoc Committee expects to schedule a joint meeting with the,Historic Preservation Commission in January 1998.
ADJOURNMENT—`
There being no further business to come before the Committee,the meeting was adjourned. This Tuesday,December 16,
1997 meeting of the Jefferson City Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee was adjourned at 1:10 p.m.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION AD HOC COMMITTEE
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Meeting of Tuesday, January 27, 1998
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The Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee meeting of Tuesday,January 27, 1998 convened at 6:45 p.m. in the upper
conference room of City Hall in Jefferson City. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Randy Allen.
ROLE;CALLF.-
Randy Allen 8 of 8v/ Dave Nunn 6 of 8 Bob Dallmeyer 5 of 8V
Chip Buckner 5 of 8 John Landwehr 7 of 8 Mary Kinstler 5 of 8
Audrey Howser 6 of 8 Rick Nilges 3 of 8
A quorum was not present.
Staff present: Donna M. White,Associate City Counselor;Keith DeVault,Director of Planning and Code Enforcement;
Janice McMillan, Senior Planner.
Guests: None.
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Due to lack of a quorum,the minutes of the November 25, 1997 and December 16, 1997 Historic Preservation Ad Hoc
Committee meetings were not approved. They will be re-distributed at the next meeting for approval.
OLSDI,BUSMSS
There were no items of Old Business to be discussed.
NEW-BUSINESS7.
Item A,final review draft ordinance,was brought before the Committee. The Committee continued previous discussion
of the draft historic preservation ordinance,issues related to age of buildings,the review process and suggestions proposed
by Councilman Landwehr. Consensus was to get input from the Historic Preservation Commission and afterward, revisit
the proposed ordinance with the Ad Hoc Committee. Chairman Allen requested the Historic Preservation Commission
submit its suggestions and comments in writing for review by the Ad Hoc Committee.
OTHERBUSINESS'
There were no items of Other Business to be discussed.
There being no further business to come before the Committee,the meeting was adjourned. This Tuesday, January 27,
1998 meeting of the Jefferson City Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADAOC COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Meeting of Monday,April 20, 1998
CALL.T0r0RDER--
The Historic Preservation Ad Hoc-Committee meeting of Monday,April 20, 1998 convened at 11:30 a.m. in the upper
conference room of City Hall in Jefferson City. The meeting was called to order at 11:40 a.m. by Chairman Randy
Allen.
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Randy Allen 9 of 9./ Dave Nunn 6 of 9 Bob Dallmeyer 5 of 9
Chip Buckner 5 of 9 John Landwehr 8 of 9./ Mary Kinstler 6 of 9V
Audrey Howser 7 of 9./ Rick Nilges 4 of 9,/
A quorum was declared present.
Staff present: Donna M. White, Associate City Counselor; Keith DeVault, Director of Planning and Code
Enforcement; Janice McMillan, Senior Planner.
Guests- None.
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The minutes of the November 25, 1997 and December 16, 1997 Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee meetings were
reviewed and approved.
W- MUSINESS
There were no'items of Old Business to be discussed.
NEWS
Item A, review of suggestions of Historic Preservation Commission related to draft historic preservation
ordinance,was brought before the Committee. The Committee reviewed the Commission's suggestions as noted in
the minutes from the February 24, 1998 Commission meeting. John Landwehr made a motion that subject to the
Commission's further response, the Ad Hoc Committee recommends this draft ordinance to the City Council. This
motion was seconded by Mary Kinstler. Unanimous approval motion carried.
QTHERBTSINESS-
There were no items of Other Business to be discussed.
ADJOUR-NMEENT,
There being no further business to come before the Committee,the meeting was adjourned. This Monday,April 20,
1998 meeting of the Jefferson City Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee was adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
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Report to Council from Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee
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Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee
October 20, 1997
This presentation is an interim report of the Historic Preservation Ad Hoc Committee. The Committee was
appointed by the Mayor on September 8, 1997 and consists of the following Committee members: Randy
Allen,Chairman; Chip Buckner,Vice Chairman; John Landwehr; Rick Nilges; Dave Nunn; Bob Dallmeyer;
Audrey Howser; and Mary Kinstler. The Committee is staffed by the following City employees: B. Allen i
Garner, City Counselor;Donna M. White,Associate City Counselor; Keith A. DeVault, Director of Planning
& Code Enforcement; and Janice McMillan, Senior Planner.
Since appointment,the Committee has held several meetings to(1)identify goals and major issues of a historic `v
preservation ordinance; (2) costs of a historic preservation ordinance; and (3) issues related to balancing
government versus private interests in historic preservation. {
At its initial meeting,the Committee decided to forego discussion of the two proposed ordinances in favor of
identifying goals and major issues for historic preservation. Discussion focused on: (1) goals, (2)costs,and ' f
(3) issues related to balancing government versus private interests in historic preservation.
The goals of a historic preservation ordinance were discussed, including:
preservation—keeping old neighborhoods intact;
promoting orderly development;
protecting individual structures/landmarks; a
protecting investments; and
balancing individual rights and governmental intervention. �I
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The costs or other impact of a historic preservation ordinance was considered:
Restoration vs. replacement;
Demolition-owner cannot demolish; 1
Construction-new buildings,additions; and
Should landowner bear the total cost? ?
Issues associated with a historic preservation ordinance were discussed including: r�
What percentage of property owner participation should be required to start theprocess?
What restrictions on renovations/improvements/maintenance is appropriate?
Does preservation benefit the entire city?
At its second meeting,the Committee discussed an approach to preservation and conservation which would
consist of multiple levels of control and regulation available for application in any given neighborhood. Such
an approach would permit tailoring regulations to specific neighborhood areas. The continuum of regulation
would be from none to the most restrictive being for a classical historic preservation designation. The
committee discussed a framework for a draft ordinance which would address preservation and conservation.
The plan of action of the Committee is to prepare a draft ordinance and have a final meeting on Tuesday,
October 28, 1997 to review the draft ordinance.
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Appendix D
Memorandum from City Counselor's Office to Members of the Historic
Preservation Ad Hoc Committee regarding proposed revisions to draft
ordinance suggested by John Landwehr
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Following please find suggested amendments to the proposed historic preservation ordinance
as offered by Councilman John Landwehr.
Pages 9 and 10, "Permit to Demolish," subparagraphs A, C and D:
A. Permit Required. It shall be unlawful to demolish any building, structure
or humanly constructed object anywhere in the City of Jefferson over seventy-five (75) �µ'f
years old without first obtaining the appropriate permit in accordance with the requirements % t
of the building code and complying with the procedures set forth in this section. Demolition
shall be construed to include an act or process which destroys,in part or in whole a structure ,
or which threatens to destroy a structure by failure to maintain it in a condition of good
repair and maintenance. Any application for demolition shall be subject to a thirty(30)day
review period by the CJHPC. nY"recoirim6 datignvbyF the Caggss-hhal[rbe,advisory { '�
only. Nothing in,this article shall be construed so as to prohibit the building commissioner J 1
from acting under any emergency provisions of Chapter 8 of the Code of the City of
Jefferson,Missouri.
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C. Standards of Review for a Permit to Demolish. In reviewing an application �~
for a permit subject to this section,the CJHPC shall make a determination as to whether or `
not the proposed demolition is detrimental to the preservation of an historic district or an
historic landmarks 1an hiiM. In making this determination,.the CJHPC may consider the
following criteria:
1. The historic value of the building or structure by reason of age or
association with important figures or events; or-as evidence of f
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i aspects of the history of Jefferson City,the State of Missouri or the
United States; or as an embodiment of the distinctive
characteristics of a type,period or method of construction; or as a
representation of the work of an historically notable architect,
designer or draftsperson;
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designated or potential historic landmarks or historical districts;
3. The state of deterioration or disrepair or structural unsoundness of
the building or structure, and the practicability of rehabilitation.
The CJHPC may require request the applicant to submit
documentation in a form specified by the CJHPC or other
information necessary to determine whether the property can be
rehabilitated or restored with a reasonable economic return to the_
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D. Appeals. A decision by the director of planning and code enforcement to
approve or not to approve an application for permission to demolish a building or structure
may be appealed to the planning and zoning commission in accordance with the provisions
of Chapter 35 of the Code of Jefferson City. K?ibinfve,(5):daysafter�eityheri :h)tiie
C_HPC's de„fermna>fion;or{Z.;the-re iration=ioftlie atlii 30. da revieiyperio ;
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These changes will be incorporated into the draft ordinance and will be prepared in its
i entirety for review at the January 20h Ad Hoc Committee meeting.
If you have any questions,please feel free to contact our office at(573) 634-6313.
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Memorandum from Janice McMillan to Donna White regarding Historic
Preservation Commission's reply to the ordinance proposed by the Historic
Preservation Ad Hoc Committee ,
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Law Department �-
From: Janice McMillan, Senior Planner
Re: Historic Preservation Commission reply to the historic preservation i
ordinance proposed by the ad hoc committee
Please find attached the minutes from the Historic Preservation Commission meeting of
February 24, 1998. The Commission on Historic Preservation finalized their comments
and recommendations regarding the proposed historic preservation ordinance on March
24, 1998 when they approved the,minutes of the February meeting. Michelle Enke, �� I
secretary, signed the corrected minutes yesterday and they are being transmitted to you
on this date.
The Historic Preservation Commission requested that a second joint meeting be scheduled
between the ad hoc committee and Commission, and suggested Thursday, April 9 at 7:00
p.m. as a possible date.
Please let me know if you need additional information from me. F-
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FEBRUARY 24, 1998
MEMBERS PRESENT ATTENDANCE RECORD
Ken Ferguson, Chairman - 3 of 3
Carol Blaney 3 of 3
ij Dottie Dallmeyer 3 of 3
Michelle Enke 3 of 3
Sandy.Hopkins 3 of 3
Toni Prawl 2 of 3
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MEMBERS ABSENT
y Mary Kinstler 1 of 3
Ron Reynolds 2 of 3
q j OTHERS PRESENT
` Rick Brown,News Tribune
Bill Byrd, Councilman
Chris Jordan, Staff
j The Historic Preservation Commission met Tuesday, February 24, 1998, 7:00,p.m. in the
Lower Level Conference Room, John G. Christy Municipal Building, 320 East McCarty Street,
Jefferson City, Missouri. Chairman, Ken Ferguson, called the meeting to order.
�t MINUTES:
The Minutes of the regular meeting of January 27, 1998 were approved as corrected. The
Minutes of the special meeting of February 10, 1998 were approved.
REVIEW OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE:
The following areas of the Historic Preservation Ordinance were discussed.
1. Historic districts be approved by 2/3 (66 2/3%) of owners.
2. All buildings would be reviewed for demolition. (There should be no75 year.limit.)
g3. Demolition permit requests are to be published first as a public notice and at the same
time the Commission would receive notice of the demolition. (The 30-day review
=� period definition needs to be decided on by the Ad Hoc Committee.)
4. Districts need to parallel with Federal guidelines.
5. Consent definition changed to be parallel to Federal guidelines-in 36 Code of Federal
`- Regulations 60.6 G.
t 6. Page 3, Section 3,No. 1 change the word"original"to "historic."
7. Need to define Commission's role.and duties better.Need to clarify historic district
procedures better. The responsibilities of each entity needs to be clearly defined.
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February 24, 1998
(Later in the meeting the Commission members decided to go through page by page of the
ordinance and clarify their suggestions. The following are the suggestions made:)
Page 1 -no changes
Page 2 -no changes
Page 3 -paragraph B,#1 -change"original"to "historic"
Page 4 -#1 -question: Why is 51%used here when it is higher in other places.
Page 5 -paragraph D,#I -why is approval at 65 %? Commission recommends first
two be 51% for consistency and the third be 66 2/3%.
Page 6 -no changes
Page 7-paragraph A-change"Applications for nomination of a historic district shall
be made by at least sixty-six and two thirds percent(66 2/3%) of all owners
of record. The nomination should then be submitted to the department, `-
which will then be forwarded to the CJHPC."
(Sandy Hopkins suggested that historic district membership needs to be
recorded on the title and deed for future buyers information.) J
Page 8 -In the paragraph under#9 please insert the following: "Any site, structure, —�
object,or area that meets one(1)or more of the above criteria,shall also have 1
sufficient integrity of location, design, materials, workmanship, setting,
association, and feeling to make . . ." 1
(Sandy Hopkins questioned zoning on physical change of structure. If a
historic district adopts rules, do they overrule the zoning. Is a covenance
possible?) }
paragraph A - Add sentence after"Each landmark must be designated by a
separate ordinance. Applications for nomination of a public or private
landmark shall be made by any interested parry. The designation of a .
paragraph C - strike out what is there and replace with No site, structure, ,x
object, or district may be designated as a landmark without the consent of the
owner(s) of record. ,
paragraph D. - strike out(not necessary)
Page 9 - (previously discussed - all buildings, regardless of age, that are to be
demolished must apply for a permit and go through a review process.
problem with 30 day notice.
paragraph C - Strike all sentences following, "Standards of Review for a
Permit to Demolish." Keep only as title and continue with#1.
Page 10 - paragraph D - Questions on why the Planning & Code Enforcement
oversee the appeals of demolition applications. What is the role of the �-
Planning&Zoning Commission throughout the rest of the ordinance.
Planning& Code Enforcement should be capitalized.
Planning & Zoning Commission should be capitalized and added to the -
definitions at the end.
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Page 11 - under Consent - use wording from Federal guidelines, "Each owner of
private property in a district has one vote regardless of how many properties-
or what part of one property that party owns and regardless of whether the
property contributes to the significance of the district."
Page 12 -no changes
Page 13 -no changes
Page 14 -under Key contributing, strike "building"(to be consistent)
under Landmark-add the word"or district"in the first part of the sentence.
' A site, structure,or object designated as a landmark or district by ordinance
of the . . .
under Noncontributing (or noncontributory,) strike"building".
Page 15 -under Reconstruction/reconstruct- strike"building."
under Rehabilitation/rehabilitate- strike"building."
under Resource- strike"building."
Page 16 -under Restoration/restore- strike"building."
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WALKING TOUR:
Toni Prawl reported that the committee met February 4, 1998. Alan Mudd,Dottie Dallmeyer,
LlMax Fisher and Toni Prawl are on the committee. A brochure is being designed. It was discussed
to possibly enlist Tom Benke's Graphics Art Class as well as reviewing other brochures for ideas.
F� Max Fisher and Capitol Main Street already have maps developed. The next step is to meet with
Capitol Main Street to develop a mock-up brochure to take to Tom Benke. The brochure is to help
promote an appreciation of Jefferson City's historic buildings and downtown and help promote the
businesses downtown and may possibly be funded by Capitol Main Street. Their next meeting will
be March 3 or 4. A future step will be to develop a web page.
708 EAST MILLER:
r" Chris Jordan reported that 708 East Miller is owned by Habitat for Humanity. Charles
Lansford,Division Director for Environmental Sanitation discussed with Mr.Jordan that he has been
approached by some private individuals about saving this facility where it is located now or moving
— it to another location. Mr.Lansford thought that this building was constructed around the Civil War
era and is in need of updating inside. The Commission was instructed to contact Mr.Lansford if they
have any interest or support. Carol Blaney stated that she has talked with Habitat for Humanity and
was told to make a proposal for the building. It was discussed by the Commission that they would
like to see the Habitat for Humanity do more rehabbing of buildings than tear them down. Sandy
Hopkins moved that the Commission indicate to Habitat for Humanity that they would encourage
them to explore ways of rehabbing some of the areas in Jefferson City rather than just strictly
building new construction. The motion was seconded by Toni Prawl and was passed unanimously.
Ms. Blaney will draft a letter to Habitat for Humanity for Ken Ferguson's signature.
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OTHER BUSINESS:
Carol Blaney stated that a rock building on the grounds of the Oak Hills Golf Course on Ellis
Boulevard,which has a plaque on it dated 1934,is slated for demolition. If'seems to be a perfectly
good building and serves the purpose of what is used for. There have been persons complaining that
the demolition is not necessary for this building and another small building on the golf course. Ken
Ferguson asked Chris Jordan to check into the rock building's demolition schedule. Ms Prawl also
asked Mr. Jordan to check and see if any Federal monies would be used for the golf course.
Toni Prawl had a question regarding how Chip Buckner's vacancy would be filled. It was
stated that the mayor would appoint someone as soon as he has had time to review the different
candidates.
Toni Prawl moved that Ken Ferguson draft a letter to Simon B. (Chip) Buckner from the
Commission acknowledging his good service. Ms. Prawl suggested that•the letter of thanks be put
on City letterhead and then brought to the next meeting for all Commission members to sign. Motion
was seconded and approved.
LANDMARKS:
The Commission was asked to bring in five suggestions with information about each one for .
the next meeting. Toni Prawl wanted to thank the preparer of the list of landmarks. She thought it
was very helpful to have their addresses included.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business Michelle Enke moved to adjourn and was seconded by Sandy
Hopkins. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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.? Memorandum from Donna White to Members of the Historic Preservation Ad
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To: Members of the City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission
From: Donna White, Associate City Counselor
Subject: Historic Preservation Commission Ad Hoc Committee review of C]HPC
proposed amendments to the draft historic preservation ordinance
Date: April 21, 1998 tom'
Attached is the latest revised draft of the historic preservation ordinance which was
discussed at the Ad Hoc Committee meeting on April 20, 1998. After
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consideration of the recommendations of the C)HPC, the committee adopted certain
recommendations'which are incorporated in this draft. The specific amendments are
contained on pages 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 14 and 15.
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ARTICLE TITLE.
See. Statement of Purpose.
j A. The purposes of this article are to promote the educational, cultural, economic, and
r general welfare of the community by:
1 1. Providing a mechanism to identify and preserve the distinctive historic,
archaeological and architectural characteristics of the City of Jefferson which
represent elements of the city's cultural, social, economic, political and
1 architectural history;
{ 2. Fostering civic pride in the beauty and noble accomplishments of the past as
represented in the city's landmarks and historic districts;
f- ++ 3. Conserving and improving the value of property designated as landmarks or
1 within historic districts;
4. Providing for economic benefits to encourage business and residential owners
to locate and invest in historically significant properties;
5. Protecting and enhancing the attractiveness of the city to home buyers,
tourists, visitors and shoppers, and thereby supporting -and promoting
business,.commerce and industry,and providing economic benefit to the city;
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6. Fostering and encouraging preservation,restoration and rehabilitation of the
4 y city's historic structures, areas and neighborhoods;
7. Promoting the use of historic districts and landmarks for the education,
pleasure and welfare of the people of the city; and
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8. Promoting the identification,evaluation, protection and interpretation of the
1 prehistoric and historic archaeological resources within the corporate limits
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See. Relationship Between Districts.
t A. An application for a designated district shall be evaluated on a sliding scale,
depending.upon the designation of the building, structure,site or object in question. The application
shall be evaluated on the following criteria:
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1. Most careful scrutiny and consideration shall be given to applications, for
designated landmarks and historic districts;
2. Slightly less scrutiny shall be given to applications for designated {
conservation districts;
3. Properties designated conservation district shall receive a decreasing scale of
evaluation upon application; and
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4. The least stringent evaluation is applied to the neighborhood conservation
planned district where the design standards are advisory in nature.
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Sec. Definitions.
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Unless specifically defined,words or terms in appendix A of this article shall be interpreted
so as to give them the same meaning as they have in common usage and so as to give this article its �,
most reasonable application.
Sec. Surveys and Research. _
The City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission(CJHPC),as created by section 7-51
of the city code, shall undertake an ongoing survey and research effort in the City of Jefferson to
-identify neighborhoods,areas,sites, structures and objects that have historic cultural,archaeological,
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architectural or aesthetic importance, interest or value as part of the survey, and shall review and j
evaluate any prior surveys and studies by-any unit of government or private organization and
compile appropriate descriptions,facts and photographs. The CJHPC shall systematically identify
potential landmarks and historic district and adopt procedures to nominate them based upon the
following criteria:
A. The potential landmarks and historic district which are in an identifiable
neighborhood or distinct geographical area which have historic and/or cultural importance to the _
city;
B. The potential landmark and historic districts are associated with a particular
prominent person, a significant event or historical period;
C. The potential landmarks and historic district exhibit a particular architectural style r
or school, or are associated with a particular architect, engineer,builder, designer or craftsman;
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archaeological features, evidence and/or artifacts which have the potential to contribute to the
-p understanding of historic and prehistoric cultures; or
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and nomination of all potential landmarks and historic districts within the city.
jSec. Neighborhood Conservation District Regulations.
r� A. Intent. The neighborhood conservation district is intended to be applied to areas of
,I j the city in order to conserve areas which retain the character of earlier periods of development, to
`- stabilize and improve property values in such areas,to encourage rehabilitation of existing structures,
i and to promote new construction that is compatible with the character of the area.
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B. Criteria for Nomination. The criteria for nomination shall apply to applications for
designation of all neighborhood conservation districts. The department of planning and code
J enforcement shall,upon investigation as it deems necessary,make a determination as to whether a
property, structure, site, area or district meets one(1) or more of the following criteria:
1. The area retains the general character and appearance of its original historic
period of development;
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area;
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3. The degree to which the area displays continuity, including both sides of
ti facing blocks as much as possible;
4. It is associated with a significant local, state or national historical event;
5. It includes structures associated with lives of people who have made a
significant historical contribution; or
6. It contains structures that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type,
period,or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or
that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and
distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction.
a C. Neighborhood Conservation Advisory District. THE REGULATIONS
CONTAINED-IN THIS SECTION ARE OF AN ADVISORY NATURE ONLY.
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1. Application/Nomination. Applications for nomination shall be submitted by
all owners of record with the consent and written approval of fifty one fifty-
five percent (5� (55%) of the property owners within the proposed 17,
district. Forms and criteria for nomination will be available at the office of
the department of planning and code enforcement. Each neighborhood '
conservation advisory district must be nominated by a separate application. .�
Before approving a nomination, the department shall approve a set of
neighborhood design guidelines for the district in accordance with this
section. Following administrative review and approval of the neighborhood
guidelines, the department shall issue a certificate of designation. The
designation of a neighborhood conservation advisory district shall in no way
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alter the uses permitted by the existing zoning district of the property so
designated.
2. Notice. Upon receipt of an application for nomination of a neighborhood
conservation advisory district, the department shall notify the property
owners within the proposed district in writing by mail or publication of the
application, arrange for a time and place of a meeting, and invite all
interested persons to appear and be heard.
3. Review Process. The following review process shall apply to applications for
designation of neighborhood conservation advisory districts.
a. The application shall be reviewed by the department to determine
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state the specific reasons for denial.
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C. Appeals from the decision of the director of planning and code
enforcement shall be made to the planning and zoning commission in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 35 of the Code of Jefferson 1
City.
4. Neighborhood Design Guidelines.
a. The department shall assist the neighborhood group in developing
written neighborhood design guidelines for submission and approval.
b. When the department has approved the neighborhood design
guidelines, each applicant for a building permit within areas
designated as a neighborhood conservation advisory district shall be
advised of those guidelines.
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district shall include existing structures, new construction, additions, alterations, rehabilitation,
renovation and remodeling.
1. Application/Nomination. Applications for nominations may be submitted
by all owners of record with the consent and written approval of sixty-five
percent (65%) of the property owners within the proposed district. Forms
y and criteria for nomination will be available at the office of the department
of planning and code enforcement. Each neighborhood conservation planned
district must be nominated by a separate application. Before approving
fnomination,the department shall approve a set of neighborhood standards for
- the district in accordance with this section. Following administrative review
i- and approval of the neighborhood standards,the department shall forward a
recommendation to the city council for designation ordinance. The
designation of neighborhood conservation planned district shall in no way
alter the uses permitted by the existing zoning district of the property so
designated.
' - 2. Notice. Upon receipt of an application for nomination of a neighborhood
conservation planned district,the department shall notify the property owners
within the proposed district in writing by mail or publication of the
application, arrange for a time and place of a meeting, and invite all
interested persons to appear and be heard.
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3. Tunes of Regulations. Any one or more of the following may be regulated.
a. Site Considerations.
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(1) Setback from right-of-way and property lines;
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(3) Walls, fences, sidewalks;
(4) Accessory structures;
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(5) Signage, lighting;
(6) Parking lots;
(7) Service.and mechanical areas;
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(8) Landscaping features;
(9) Vehicle accommodation areas, driveways, carports, garage }
doors and orientation.
b. Building Fabric.
(1) Architectural style, scale;
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(3) Roof configuration, type, pitch and roofing materials;
(4) Exterior materials, texture and color;
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(5) Window and door type and arrangement;
(6) Porches, awnings, shutters.
4. Review Process. In considering applications for nomination of neighborhood
conservation planned districts, the department shall be guided by the neighborhood
design standards and any specific design guidelines adopted by the CJHPC.
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compliance with criteria established in this section.
b. A decision to deny an application shall be made in writing and shall -
state the specific reasons for denial.
C. Appeals from the decision of the director of planning and code
enforcement shall be taken to the planning and zoning commission ;—
in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 35 of the Code of
Jefferson City.
5. Neighborhood Design Standards.
a. The department shall assist the neighborhood group in developing i
written neighborhood design standards for submission and approval.
b. When the department has approved the neighborhood design
standards, each applicant for a building permit for within areas
designated by the city council as a neighborhood conservation
planned district shall comply with those standards.
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Sec. Nomination of Historic Districts.
A. Annlication/Nomination. Applications for nomination of an historic district shall be
1 made to the CJHPC by at least seventy-five percent (75%) of all owners of record. Forms and
criteria for nomination will be available at the office of the department of planning and code
enforcement. Applieafioris must.be submitted to:the department;,the'department slall..forward
F` applications t6th6 CJHPC. Each historic district must be nominated by a separate application. Each
historic district must be designated by a separate ordinance. The designation of a historic district
shall in no way alter the uses pern fitted by the existing zoning district of the property so designated.
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department shall notify the property owners within the proposed district of the application, arrange
for a time and place of a meeting, and invite all interested persons to appear and be heard.
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designation of historic districts and landmarks. The CJHPC shall, after such investigation as it
deems,necessary, make a determination as to whether a site, structure, object or area qualifies for
nomination pursuant to one (1) or more of the following criteria:
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1. Its character,interest,or value as part of the development,heritage or cultural
{ characteristics of the community, county, state or nation;
2. Its location as a site of a significant local, county, state or national event;
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{ development of the community, county, state or nation;
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4. Its embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style
valuable for the study of a period, type, method of construction or use of
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5. Its identification as a work of a master builder, designer, architect, or
landscape architect whose individual work has influenced the development
of the community, county, state or nation;
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that render it architecturally significant;
7. Its embodiment of design elements that make it structurally or architecturally
E innovative;
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8. Its unique location or singular physical characteristics that make it an
established or familiar visual feature; or
9. Its character as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian structure,
including, but not limited to, farmhouses, gas stations, or other commercial
structures,with a high level of integrity or architectural significance. ?—
Any site, structure, object,or area that meets one(1) or more of the above criteria, shall also
have sufficient integrity of location, design, materials and workmanship to make it worthy of r
preservation or restoration. '
D. Anneals. A decision by CJHPC to deny an application for nomination may be
appealed to the planning and zoning commission in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 35
of the Code of Jefferson City.
Sec. Nomination of Landmarks
A. Application/Nomination. Applications for nomination of a site, structure or object
as a landmark shall be made to the CJHPC. Forms and criteria for nomination will be available at
the office of the department of planning and code enforcement. Each landmark must be nominated
by a separate application. Each landmark must be designated by a separate ordinance. The
designation of a landmark shall in no way alter the uses permitted by the existing zoning district of
the property so designated.
B. Notice. Upon receipt of an application for nomination of an historic landmark,the
department shall notify the property owners within the proposed district of the application, arrange
for a time and place of a meeting, and invite all interested persons to appear and be heard.
C. Public Owner. Applications for nomination of a public landmark shall be made by
the city or other o Amer.
D. Private Owner. Applications for nomination of a private landmark shall be made by
one hundred percent(100%) of the owner(s) of the property or structure.
Sec Procedure for review following designation of landmark or historic districts.
A. Building Permit Standards. After a landmark or historic district is designated by
ordinance each,application for building permit within the area so designated shall be referred to the
CJHPC for review at a regularly scheduled CJHPC meeting. Applications shall be submitted a
minimum of ten(10) days prior to the meeting of the Commission. If the CJHPC makes no report
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within forty-five(45) days of receipt of the application, it shall be considered to have made a report
- approving the application.
B. Design Criteria. The CJHPC shall prepare and adopt specific design criteria as it
Li deems.necessary to supplement the provisions of this ordinance. Within each of the designated
_� categories,the design criteria will be applied more stringently to properties of greater significance
U than those with lesser significance as determined by their respective designation. The CJHPC may
from time to time amend and supplement to the criteria used for review of historic districts and
1 landmarks. The CJHPC must first approve additional design criteria not listed in this chapter, and
any changes thereto,before the criteria or changes shall become effective.
' Sec. Permit to Demolish.
' A. Permit Required. It shall be unlawful to demolish any building,structure or humanly
U constructed object anywhere in the City of Jefferson without first
obtaining the appropriate permit in accordance with the requirements of the building code and
Ccomplying with the procedures set forth in this section. Demolition shall be construed to include an
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act or process which destroys,in part or in whole a structure or which threatens to destroy a structure
by failure to maintain it in a condition of good repair and maintenance. Any application for
demolition shall be subject to a thirty(30)day review period by the CJHPC. Any recommendation
by_th6 CJHPC shall,be advisory only. Nothing in this article shall be construed so as to prohibit
the building commissioner from acting under any emergency provisions of Chapter 8 of the Code
U of the City of Jefferson, Missouri.
-B. Review Process.
s w 1. Department. All applications for permission to demolish a building or
structure shall be made to the department
J of planning and code enforcement. After examining an application and
finding that it is in proper form, contains all necessary information, and
complies with all applicable provisions of city ordinances, the department
shall forward a copy of the application to CJHPC.
2. CJHPC. The CJHPC sal may have a thirty (30) day period for review of
_ every application for a demolition permit subject to this section. The CJHPC
may shall establishprocedures to fae litate expedite the isstranee review of
applications..foi permits to demolish structures.
C. Standards of Review for a Permit to Demolish. in reviewing an applieation for
permit stibjeet to this seetion, the GHIPG shall make it determination as to whether or not
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I. The historic value of the building or structure by reason of age or association
with important figures or events; or as evidence of aspects of the history of
Jefferson City, the State of Missouri or the United States; or as an
embodiment of the distinctive characteristics of a type,period or method of ! j
construction; or as a representation of the work of an historically notable
architect, designer or draftsperson; 1
2. The visual and spatial relationship of the building or structure to designated
or potential historic landmarks or historical districts;
3. The state of deterioration or disrepair .or structural unsoundness of the
building or structure, and the practicability of rehabilitation. The CJHPC i
may reqttire 'request the applicant to submit documentation in a form
specified by the CJHPC or other information necessary to determine whether -�
the property can be rehabilitated or restored with a reasonable economic
return to the owner.
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stmettire may be appealed to the plamting and tission in aeeardanee with the provistions
Within five(5):`days after,-either•-(1)the CJIPC's 4
determination ;,or;(2),ttie expiration of the thirty (30) day:review�pei-od;::whichever=_occurs f
first;°tlie `di"rector:of planning and;code enforcementshall:_approve4ornof approve:°the
a lication...—-'ne ative'recommendatiori b ,tlie CJHPC shall'not he rounds for dila royal
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Definitions.
Unless specifically defined words or terms in appendix A of this article shall be interpreted
so as to give them the same meaning as they have in common usage and so as to give this article its
most reasonable application.
I Y'j Adaptive use. The process of changing the use of a structure or property to a use other than
that for which the structure or property was originally designed or a use for a structure or property
other than the use for which it was originally designed. (Sometimes called "adaptive reuse").
Alteration. Any act or process that changes one (1) or more of the exterior architectural
features of a structure, including, but not limited to, the erection, construction, reconstruction or
removal of any structure.
Architectural attributes. Those physical features of buildings and structures that are generally
i' identified and described as being important products of human thought and action characteristic of
a population or community.
Certified local government (CLG). A program of the National Park Service designed to
promote the preservation of prehistoric and historic sites, structures, objects, buildings and historic
r districts by establishing a partnership between the local government,the state historic presentation
department and the National Park Service. A certified local government carries out the purposes of
_ the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended. Each certified local government is required to
maintain a system of ongoing surveys compatible with the Missouri Historic Preservation
�— Department process.
CJHPC. The City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission.
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Commissioners. Members of the City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission.
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Consent. The vote as cast by owners holding majority interest in a parcel of real estate. For
j purposes of this article, only one (1)vote per parcel may be cast.
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Conservation district. Any area designated by the CJHPC in accordance with this section
ti4 as an area containing any physical features or improvements or both which are of historical, social,
cultural, architectural or aesthetic significance to the city and cause such area to constitute a
distinctive section of the city. This overlay zone may be used for areas which have distinctive
characteristics that are worthy of conservation,but lack sufficient historical,architectural or cultural
significance to qualify as historic areas.
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Contributing(or contributory). A significant building, site, structure or object which adds y
to the architectural qualities, historic association or archeological value of an historic district
because:
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B. It possesses integrity and reflects its significant historic character-or is capable of ;
yielding important information about the pertinent historic period; or
C. It independently meets the standards and criteria of this article.
Cultural attributes. All of the physical features of an area that, either independently or by f�
virtue of their interrelationship, are generally identified and described as being important products
of human thought and action characteristic of a population or community. Accordingly, the term
"cultural attributes" necessarily includes "architectural attributes" as that term is defined in this
section. The term "cultural attributes" does not refer to the characteristics or beliefs of people who
may reside in or frequent a particular area.
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Cultural resource. Districts, sites, structures, objects and evidence of some importance to a
culture, a subculture or community for scientific, engineering, art, tradition, religious or other
reasons significant in providing resources and environmental data necessary for the study and
interpretation of past lifestyles, and for interpreting human behavior.
Department. The department of planning and code enforcement of the City of Jefferson,
Missouri.
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Design criteria. A standard of appropriate activity that will preserve the historic and
architectural character of a structure or area.
Designation. Official recognition of an historic landmark, conservation or historic district
by the city council according to the procedures and provisions in this article.
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Endangered resource. A resource under a known or anticipated threat of damage to the
integrity or existence of the resource, such as:
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A. An immediate threat which will result in loss of or collapse of a structure;
B. An immediate threat or destruction by private action; or
C. Condemnation for code violations. '
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Exterior architectural appearance. The architectural character and general composition of
the exterior of a structure, including but not limited to the kind, color and texture of the building
material and the type, design and character of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs, and
appurtenant elements.
Facade. The exterior face of a building which is the architectural front, sometimes
distinguished by elaboration or architectural or ornamental details.
-I Historic district. An area designated as an historic district by ordinance of the city council
and which may contain within definable geographic boundaries one (1) or more significant sites,
_ structures or objects, and which may have within its boundaries other properties or structures that,
while not of such historic and/or architectural significance to be designated as landmarks,
nevertheless to the overall virtue characteristics of the significant sites, structures or objects located
within the historic district.
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Historic preservation. The study, identification,protection, restoration and rehabilitation of
r buildings, structures, objects, districts, areas and sites significant in the history, architecture,
archeology or culture of the city,' gy state or nation.
Historically or architecturally significant. Possessing that quality present in an area, site,
structure, object or district because it:
r A. Is associated with an event or events that significantly contributed to the broad
patterns of the history or architectural heritage of the city, county, state or nation;
i B. Is associated with the life or lives of a person or persons significant in the history of
the city, county, state or nation;
1 C. Embodies distinctive characteristics of a type, design, period or method of
construction;
D. Represents the work of a master designer or architect or possesses high architectural
value;
E. Exemplifies the cultural,political, economic, social or historic heritage of the city;
F. Contains elements of design, detail, material or craftsmanship which represent a
significant construction innovation;
G. Is part of or related to a square, park or other distinctive area that was or should be
developed or preserved according to a plan based on an historic or.architectural
motif;
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H. Is an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or the entire
community; or
I. Has yielded, or is likely to yield archeological artifacts and/or information.
Key contributing. A being, site, structure or object of such an outstanding quality and
state of conservation that it significantly adds to the architectural qualities, historic association or _1
archeological values of an historic district because:
A. It was present during the pertinent historic time;
B. It possesses and reflects its significant historic character or is capable,of yielding
important information about the pertinent historic period; and
C. It independently meets the standards and criteria of the article. '
Landmark. A site, structure or object designated as a landmark by ordinance of the city
council, pursuant to procedures prescribed herein, that is worthy of rehabilitation, restoration and ,
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preservation because of its historic and/or architectural significance to the city.
Landscape feature. Any element or component of outdoor open space including, but not
limited to,fences,walls,retaining walls,gates,sidewalks,walkways,driveways,parking lots,patios, _
terraces, decks, ground cover, trees, plants, outdoor furniture, exterior light standards, fountains,
statuary, detached signs, and other such elements.
Marker. A sign used to label or identify a designated landmark or historic district as an
architecturally significant property.
National Register. The current National Register of Historic Places established by passage
of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, 80 Stat. 915, 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq. as amended.
Noncontributing (or noncontributorvl. A building, site, structure or object that does not add l
to the architectural qualities, historic association or archeological values of a landmark or historic
district because:
A. It was not present during the pertinent time;
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integrity nor reflects its significant historic character or is incapable of yielding
important information about the pertinent historic period; or
C. It does not independently meet the standards and criteria of the ordinance.
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Normal maintenance and repair. Any improvement or work for which a building permit is
not required by city ordinance designed to correct deterioration,decay or damage and restore,as may
be practical;a structure or property to the condition that existed prior to the deterioration, decay or
damage.
Object. Those physical items that have functional, aesthetic, cultural,historical or scientific
s value and are relatively small in scale and simply constructed. While an object may be, by nature
or design, movable, it should be located in a specific setting or environment appropriate to its
1 1 significant historic use,role or character. Objects include sculptures,monuments, street signs,fence
posts,hitching posts,mileposts, boundary markers, statuary and fountains.
1 Owner(s) of record. Those individuals,partnerships,firms, corporations,public agencies or
any other legal entity holding title to property, but not including legal entities holding mere
easements or leasehold interests. (May also be referred to as"property owner(s)"). Current owners)
i of record are those listed as owners on the records with the Cole County Recorder of Deeds.
Period. A chronological division identified in the analysis of the historicaldevelopment to
an area or region(i.e.,Victorian, Modern).
Protection. The application of measures to defend, guard, cover or shield a building, site,
structure or object from deterioration, loss, attack, danger, or injury. In the case of buildings,
structures or objects such measures generally are of a protective nature and usually precede
preservation measures. In the case of archeological sites,the protective measures may be temporary
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building, site, structure or object or a part thereof, as it appeared at a pertinent time using both
-, original and modern materials and based on precise historical documentation and physical evidence.
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Rehabilitation/rehabilitate. The act of returning a Wig,site,structure or object to a useful
state through its repair and/or alteration while retaining the characteristic features of the property
which are significant to its historical and architectural value.
Remodeling. Modification and modernization of a structure or property without striving to
J return to or replicate the original historical and architectural character of the structure or property.
1IRemoval. Any relocation of a structure in whole or in part on its site or to another site.
Repair. Any change to a structure or object that is not construction, removal or alteration.
Resource. Any bttilding,site,structure,object or area that constitutes a source of present and
- future usefulness.
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Restoration/restore. The act of accurately recovering the form and details, based on precise
historical documentation and physical evidence, of a building, site, structure or object as it appeared
at a pertinent time including the removal of improvements that are not appropriate and the
replacement of missing or deteriorated features.
Site. The location of a significant event, a prehistoric or historic occupation or activity, or `
a building or structure, whether standing, ruined or vanished, where the location-'itself possesses
historic, cultural or archeological value regardless of the value of any existing structure. Examples
of sites include habitation sites, burial sites,village sites,hunting and fishing sites, ceremonial sites, j
battlefields, ruins of historic buildings and structures, campsites, designed landscapes, natural
textures, springs and landscapes having cultural significance.
Stable. The area is expected-to remain substantially the same over the next twenty (20) year
period with continued maintenance of the property. While some changes in structures,land uses and
densities may occur, all such changes are expected to be compatible with surrounding development.
Stabiliziniz. The area is expected to become stable over the next twenty (20) year period
through continued reinvestment, maintenance or remodeling.
Standards. The Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties,
codified as 36 CFR 68 in the July 12, 1995 Federal Register(Vol. 60,No. 133), and as revised from
time to time.
Structure. Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires permanent or
temporary location on or in the ground, including, but without limiting the generality of the
foregoing: buildings,fence, gazebos, advertising signs,billboards,backstops for tennis courts, radio
and television antennas, including supporting towers and swimming pools.
Style. The specific identifying characteristics of a building both as it appears to the eye and
as it is known to exist in design and structure.
Survey. An architectural and historical examination of historic resources to identify historic
properties within an area.
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Draft preservation ordinance and bill summary
May-15, 1998
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BILL NO.
SPONSORED BY COUNCILMAN i
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, BY ENACTING A NEW ARTICLE
III PERTAINING TO BUILDING AND NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION AND
CONSERVATION AND FURTHER REGULATING THE DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS TO
PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PRESERVATION AND RENUMBERING THE
CURRENT ARTICLES OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE CODE.
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A new Article IV (Preservation and Conservation) of Chapter 8 (Buildings
and Building Regulations) of the Code of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, is hereby inserted „ AI
and enacted to read as follows:
ARTICLE IV. PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION.
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Sec.8-39. Statement of Purpose.
A. The purposes of this article are to promote the educational,cultural,economic,
and general welfare of the community by:
1. Providing a mechanism to identify and preserve the distinctive historic,
archaeological and architectural characteristics of the City of Jefferson
which represent elements of the city's cultural,social,economic,political
and architectural history;
2. Fostering civic pride in the beauty and noble accomplishments of the past
as represented in the city's landmarks and historic districts; F1
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3. Conserving and improving the value of property designated as
landmarks or within historic districts;
4. Providing for economic benefits to encourage business and residential
owners to locate and invest in historically significant properties;
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5. Protecting and enhancing the attractiveness of the city to home buyers, f
tourists,visitors and shoppers,and thereby supporting and promoting
business,commerce and industry,and providing economic benefit to the
city;
6. Fostering and encouraging preservation,restoration and rehabilitation
of the city's historic structures,areas and neighborhoods; n
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7. Promoting the use of historic districts and landmarks for the education,
pleasure and welfare of the people of the city; and
8. Promoting the identification, evaluation,protection and interpretation
of the prehistoric and historic archaeological resources within the
corporate limits of the city.
Sec.8-40. Relationship'Between Districts.
A. An application for a designated district shall be evaluated on a sliding scale,
--I depending upon the designation of the building, structure, site or object in question. The
application shall be evaluated on the following criteria:
1. Most careful scrutiny and consideration shall be given to applications for
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2. Slightly less scrutiny shall be given to applications for designated
conservation districts;
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3. Properties designated conservation district shall receive a decreasing
scale of evaluation upon application;and
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t� 4. The least stringent evaluation is applied to the neighborhood
conservation planned district where the design standards are advisory in
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Sec.8-41. Definitions.
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Li Unless specifically defined,words or terms in appendix A of this article shall be interpreted
so as to give them the same meaning as they have in common usage and so as to give this article its
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Sec.8-42. Surveys and Research.
' The City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission(CJHPC),as created by section 7-51
of the city code,shall undertake an ongoing survey and research effort in the City of Jefferson to
identify neighborhoods, areas, sites, structures and objects that have historic cultural,
archaeological,architectural or aesthetic importance,interest or value as part of the survey,and
shall review and evaluate any prior surveys and studies by any unit of government or private
organization and compile appropriate descriptions, facts and photographs. The CJHPC shall
systematically identify potential landmarks and historic district and adopt procedures to nominate
i� them based upon the following criteria:
A. The potential landmarks and historic district which are in an identifiable
neighborhood or distinct geographical area which have historic and/or cultural importance to the _
city,
B. The potential landmark and historic districts are associated with a particular
prominent person,a significant event or historical period;
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C. The potential landmarks and historic district exhibit a particular architectural
style or school, or are associated with a particular architect, engineer, builder, designer or
craftsman; }
D. The potential landmarks and historic districts contain historic,prehistoric and {
archaeological features, evidence and/or artifacts which have the potential to contribute to the {
understanding of historic and prehistoric cultures;or
E. Such other criteria as may be adopted by the CJHPC to assure the systematic
survey and nomination of all potential landmarks and historic districts within the city.
Sec.8-43. Neighborhood Conservation District Regulations.
A. Intent. The neighborhood conservation district is intended to be applied to areas
of the city in order to conserve areas which retain the character of earlier periods of development,
to stabilize and improve property values in such areas, to encourage rehabilitation of existing
structures,and to promote new construction that is compatible with the character of the area.
B. Criteria for Nomination. The criteria for nomination shall apply to applications" �f
for designation of all neighborhood conservation districts. The department of planning and code l
enforcement shall,upon investigation as it deems necessary,make a determination as to whether -
a property,structure,site,area or district meets one(1)or more of the following criteria:
1. The area retains the general character and appearance of its historic
period of development;
2. The area demonstrates potential for rehabilitation of existing housing in
the area;
3. The degree to which the area displays continuity,including both sides of
facing blocks as much as possible;
4. It is associated with a significant local,state or national historical event;
5. It includes structures associated with lives of people who have made a a
significant historical contribution; or
6. It contains structures that embody the distinctive characteristics of a
type,period,or method of construction,or that represent the work of a i
master,or that possess high artistic values,or that represent a significant
and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual
distinction.
� IC. Neighborhood Conservation Advisory District. THE ,REGULATIONS
CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION ARE OF AN ADVISORY NATURE ONLY.
1. Application/Nomination. Applications for nomination shall be
submitted by all owners of record with the consent and written approval
of fifty-five percent(55%)of the property owners within the proposed
district. Forms and criteria for nomination will be available at the office
of the department of planning and code enforcement. Each
neighborhood conservation advisory district must be nominated by a
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separate application. Before approving a nomination, the department
shall approve a set of neighborhood design guidelines for the district in
accordance with this section. Following administrative review and
approval of the neighborhood guidelines, the department shall issue a
certificate of designation. The designation of a neighborhood
jU conservation advisory district shall in no way alter the uses permitted by
the existing zoning district of the property so designated.
2. Notice. Upon receipt of an application for nomination of a neighborhood
conservation advisory district,the department shall notify the property
owners within the proposed district in writing by mail or publication of
l the application,arrange for a time and place of a meeting,and invite all
Jinterested persons to appear and be heard.
3. Review Process. The following review process shall apply to applications
for designation of neighborhood conservation advisory districts.
a. The application shall be reviewed by the department to
1 determine compliance with criteria established in this section.
b. A decision to deny an application shall be made in writing and
shall state the specific reasons for denial.
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C. Appeals from the decision of the director of planning and code
enforcement shall be made to the planning and zoning
commission in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 35 of
Jthe Code of Jefferson City.
4. Neighborhood Design Guidelines.
Ja. The department shall assist the neighborhood group in
developing written neighborhood design guidelines for
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b. When the department has approved the neighborhood design
r_ guidelines, each applicant for a building permit within areas
designated as a neighborhood conservation advisory district
shall be advised of those guidelines.
D. Neighborhood Conservation Planned District. The regulations pertaining to this
1� district shall include existing structures,new construction,additions,alterations, rehabilitation,
renovation and remodeling.
1. Application/Nomination. Applications for nominations may be submitted
by all owners of record with the consent and written approval of sixty-
five percent(65%)of the property owners within the proposed district.
Forms and criteria for nomination will be available at the office of the
department of planning and code enforcement. Each neighborhood
conservation planned district must be nominated by a separate
application. Before approving nomination,the department shall approve
a set of neighborhood standards for the district in accordance with this
section. Following administrative review and approval of the
neighborhood standards, the department shall forward a
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recommendation to the city council for designation ordinance. The
designation of neighborhood conservation planned district shall in no
way alter the uses permitted by the existing zoning district of the -
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property so designated. �t
2. Notice.Upon receipt of an application for nomination of a neighborhood J
conservation planned district,the department shall notify the property
owners within the proposed district in writing by mail or publication of
the application,arrange for a time and place of a meeting,and invite all E
interested persons to appear and be heard. -�
3. Types of Regulations. Any one or more of the following may be
regulated.
a. Site Considerations.
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(1) Setback from right-of-way and property lines; -
(2) Building orientation;
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(3) Walls,fences,sidewalks;
(4) Accessory structures;
(5) Signage,lighting;
(6) Parking lots;
(7) Service and mechanical areas;
(8) Landscaping features;
(9) Vehicle accommodation areas, driveways, carports, `}
garage doors and orientation. t
b. Building Fabric.
(1) Architectural style,scale;
(2) Number of stories,building height,vertical alignment; ff�
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(3) Roof configuration,type,pitch and roofing materials;
(4) Exterior materials,texture and color;
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(5) Window and door type and arrangement;
�f(6) Porches,awnings,shutters. f
4. Review Process. In considering applications for nomination of ,
neighborhood conservation planned districts,the department shall be guided by j
the neighborhood design standards and any specific design guidelines adopted by 1
the CJBPC.
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a. The application shall be reviewed by the department to
determine compliance with criteria established in this section.
b. A decision to deny an application shall be made in writing and
shall state the specific reasons for denial.
C. Appeals from the decision of the director of planning and code
enforcement shall be taken to the planning and zoning
Li commission in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 35 of
the Code of Jefferson City.
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a. The department shall assist the neighborhood group in
developing written neighborhood design standards for
lsubmission and approval.
b. When the department has approved the neighborhood design
standards,each applicant for a building permit for within areas
designated by the city council as a neighborhood conservation
planned district shall comply with those standards.
Sec.8-44. Nomination of Historic Districts.
A. Application/Nomination' Applications for nomination of an historic district shall
be made to the CJHPC by at least seventy-five percent(75%)of all owners of record. Forms and
criteria for nomination will be available at the office of the department of planning and code
enforcement. Applications must be submitted to the department; the department shall forward
j applications to the CJHPC. Each historic district must be nominated by a separate application.
Each historic district must be designated by a separate ordinance. The designation of a historic
district shall in no way alter the uses permitted by the existing zoning district of the property so
designated.
B. Notice. Upon receipt of an application for nomination of an historic district,the
department shall notify the property owners within the proposed district of the application,arrange
for a time and place of a meeting,and invite all interested persons to appear and be heard.
C. Criteria for Nomination. The criteria for nomination shall apply to applications
-) for designation of historic districts and landmarks. The CJHPC shall,after such investigation as
Jit deems necessary,make a determination as to whether a site,structure,object or area qualifies
for nomination pursuant to one(1)or more of the following criteria:
1. -Its character,interest,or value as part of the development,heritage or
_ cultural characteristics of the community,county,state or nation;
2. Its location as a site of a significant local,county,state or national event;
3. Its identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed
to the development of the community,county,state or nation;
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4. Its embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style
valuable for the study of a period,type,method of construction or use of
indigenous materials;
5. Its identification as a work of a master builder,designer, architect, or
landscape architect whose individual work has influenced the
development of the community,county,state or nation;
6. Its embodiment of elements of design, detailing, materials, or
craftsmanship that render it architecturally significant; �-
7. Its embodiment of design elements that make it structurally or
architecturally innovative; 1
8. Its unique location or singular physical characteristics that make it an
established or familiar visual feature; or
9. Its character as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian
structure,including,but not limited to,farmhouses,gas stations,or other
commercial structures, with a high level of integrity or architectural I,
significance.
Any site,structure,object,or area that meets one(1)or more of the above criteria,shall
also have sufficient integrity of location,design,materials and workmanship to make it worthy of
preservation or restoration.
D. Appeals A decision by CJHPC to deny an application for nomination may be
appealed to the planning and zoning commission in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 35
of the Code of Jefferson City. ff
Sec.8-45. Nomination of Landmarks
A. Application/Nomination. Applications for nomination of a site, structure or
object as a landmark shall be made to the CJHPC. Forms and criteria for nomination will be
available at the office of the department of planning and code enforcement. Each landmark must
be nominated by a separate application. Each landmark must be designated by a separate j
ordinance. The designation of a landmark shall in no way alter the uses permitted by the existing
zoning district of the property so designated.
B. Notice. Upon receipt of an application for nomination of an historic landmark,
the department shall notify the property owners within the proposed district of the application, }
arrange for a time and place of a meeting,and invite all interested persons to appear and be heard.
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C. Public Owner. Applications for nomination of a public landmark shall be made ff
by the city or other owner.
D. Private Owner. Applications for nomination of a private landmark shall be made ?
by one hundred percent(100%)of the owner(s)of the property or structure.
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Sec.8-46. Procedure for review following designation of landmark or historic districts.
A. Building Permit Standards. After a landmark or historic district is designated by
-ordinance each,application for building permit within the area so designated shall be referred to
r the CJHPC for review at a regularly scheduled CJHPC meeting. Applications shall be submitted
{� a minimum of ten(10)days prior to the meeting of the Commission. If the CJHPC makes no report
within forty-five(45)days of receipt of the application,it shall be considered to have made a report
approving the application.
B. Design Criteria. The CJHPC shall prepare and adopt specific design criteria as
it deems necessary to supplement the provisions of this ordinance.Within each of the designated
-- categories,the design criteria will be applied more stringently to properties of greater significance
than those with lesser significance as determined by their respective designation. The CJHPC may
from time to time amend and supplement to the criteria used for review of historic districts and
landmarks. The CJHPC must first approve additional design criteria not listed in this chapter,and
any changes thereto,before the criteria or changes shall become effective.
Section 2. Section 8-32 (Permit) of Article III (Demolition or Removal of Buildings) of
' Chapter 8 (Buildings and Building Regulations) of the Code of the City of Jefferson, Missouri,
Li is hereby repealed and a new Section 8-32 (Permit to Demolish) is inserted and enacted to
read as follows:
i Sec.8-32. Permit to Demolish.
A. Permit Required. It shall be unlawful to demolish or remove any building,
structure or humanly constructed object anywhere in the City of Jefferson without first filing an
application with the director of planning and code enforcement or his designee in writing and
obtaining a demolition permit. Demolition shall be construed to include an act or process which
destroys,in part or in whole,a structure or which threatens to destroy a structure by failure to
maintain it in a condition of good repair and maintenance. A permit to demolish or remove shall
not be issued until a release is obtained from the utilities having service connections with the
building. The release shall state that service connections and appurtenant equipment, such as
meters and regulators,have been removed or sealed and plugged in a safe manner. Any application
for demolition or removal shall be subject to a thirty(30)day review period by the CJHPC. Any
recommendation by the CJHPC shall be advisory only. Nothing in this section shall be construed
so as to prohibit the building commissioner from acting under any emergency provisions of Chapter
8 of the Code of the City of Jefferson,Missouri.
B. Review Process.
Department. All applications for permission to demolish a building or
structure shall be made to the department of planning and' code
enforcement. After examining an application and finding that it is in
proper form,contains all necessary information,and complies with all
applicable provisions of city ordinances,the department shall forward a
copy of the application to CJHPC.
2. CJHPC. The CJHPC may have a thirty(30)day period for review of
every application for a demolition permit subject to this section. The
CJHPC shall establish procedures to expedite the review of applications
for permits to demolish structures.
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C. Standards of Review for a Permit to Demolish. r�
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1. The historic value of the building or structure by reason of age or 1
association with important figures or events;or as-evidence of aspects of
the history of Jefferson City,the State of Missouri or the United States;
or as an embodiment of the distinctive characteristics of a type,period or
method of construction; or as a representation of the work of an
historically notable architect,designer or draftsperson;
2. The visual and spatial relationship of the building or structure to
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designated or potential historic landmarks or historical districts;
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3. The state of deterioration or disrepair or structural unsoundness of the
building or structure, and the practicability of rehabilitation. The
CJHPC may request the applicant to submit documentation in a form
specified by the CJHPC or other information necessary to determine
whether the property can be rehabilitated or restored with a reasonable_
economic return to the owner.
D. Approval or Disapproval. Within five (5) days after either: (1) the CJHPC's
determination;or(2)the expiration of the thirty(30)day review period,whichever occurs first,the
director of planning and code enforcement shall approve or not approve the application.A negative -,
recommendation by the CJHPC shall not be grounds for disapproval of the application.
Section 3. Article IV(Property Maintenance Code) of Chapter 8 of the Code of the City
of Jefferson, Missouri, is hereby renumbered as Article V (Property Maintenance Code).
Section 4. Article V (Flood Hazard Regulations) of Chapter 8 of the Code of the City
of Jefferson, Missouri, is hereby renumbered as Article VI (Flood Hazard Regulations).
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Section 5. Article VI (Dangerous Building Regulations) of Chapter 8 of the Code of the
City of Jefferson, Missouri, is hereby renumbered as Article VII (Dangerous Building
Regulations).
Section 6. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of
its passage and approval.
Passed: Approved: j
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City Clerk City Counselor
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APPENDIX A
Definitions.
Unless specifically defined words or terms in appendix A of this article shall be interpreted so as to give them
Uthe same meaning as they have in common usage and so as to.give this article its most reasonable application.
Adaptive use. The process of changing the use of a structure or property to a use other than thatfor which -
i the structure or property was originally designed or a use for a structure or property other than the use for which
it was originally designed. (Sometimes called"adaptive reuse").
Alteration. Any act or process that changes one (1) or more of the exterior architectural features of a
structure,including,but not limited to,the erection,construction,reconstruction or removal of any structure:
Architectural attributes. Those physical features of buildings and structures that are generally identified
and -described as being important products of human thought and action characteristic of a population or
community.
Certified local government (CLO. A program of the National Park Service designed to promote the
preservation of prehistoric and historic sites,structures,objects,buildings and historic districts by establishing a
partnership between the local government,the state historic presentation department and the National Park Service.
A certified local government carries out the purposes of the National Historic Preservation Act,as amended. Each
certified local government is required to maintain a system of ongoing surveys compatible with the Missouri Historic
Preservation Department process.
CJHPC. The City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission.
Commissioners. Members of the City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission.
Consent. The vote as cast by owners holding majority interest in a parcel of real estate. For purposes of
this article,only one(1)vote per parcel may be cast.
Conservation district. Any area designated by the CJHPC in accordance with this section as an area
containing any physical features or improvements or both which are of historical,social,cultural,architectural or
aesthetic significance to the city and cause such area to constitute a distinctive section of the city. This overlay zone
may be used for areas which have distinctive characteristics that are worthy of conservation, but lack sufficient
j historical,architectural or cultural significance to qualify as historic areas.
Contributing (or contributory). A significant building, site, structure or object which adds to the
r- architectural qualities,historic association or archeological value of an historic district because:
A. It was present during the pertinent historic time;
B. It possesses integrity and reflects its significant historic character or is capable of yielding
important information about the pertinent historic period; or
C. It independently meets the standards and criteria of this article.
Cultural attributes.All of the physical features of an area that,either independently or.by virtue of their
interrelationship,are generally identified and described as being important products of human thought and action
characteristic of a population or community. Accordingly, the term "cultural attributes" necessarily includes
"architectural attributes"as that term is defined in this section. The term "cultural attributes"does not refer to the
characteristics or beliefs of people who may reside in or frequent a particular area.
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Cultural resource. Districts, sites, structures, objects and evidence of some importance to a culture, a
subculture or community for scientific,engineering,art,tradition,religious or other reasons significant in providing
resources and environmental data necessary for the study and interpretation of past lifestyles,and for interpreting
human behavior.
Department. The department of planning and code enforcement of the City of Jefferson,Missouri.4
Design criteria. A standard of appropriate activity that will preserve the historic and architectural character
of a structure or area.
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Designation. Official recognition of an historic landmark,conservation or historic district by the city council
according to the procedures and provisions in this article. fl
Endangered resource. A resource under a known or anticipated threat of damage to the integrity or
existence of the resource,such as: { `
A. An immediate threat which will result in loss of or collapse of a structure;
B. An immediate threat or destruction by private action;or
C. Condemnation for code violations.
(Sometimes referred to as a "threatened resource").
Exterior architectural appearance. The architectural character and general composition of.the exterior of
a structure,including but not limited to the kind,color and texture of the building material and the type,design and
character of all windows,doors,light fixtures,signs,and appurtenant elements.
Facade. The exterior face of a building which is the architectural front, sometimes distinguished by
elaboration or architectural or ornamental details. j
Historic district. An area designated as an historic district by ordinance of the city council and which may 1
contain within definable geographic boundaries one(1)or more significant sites,structures or objects,and which
may have within its boundaries other properties or structures that,while not of such historic and/or architectural
significance to be designated as landmarks,nevertheless to.the overall virtue characteristics of the significant sites,
structures or objects located within the historic district.
Historic preservation. The study, identification, protection, restoration and rehabilitation of buildings,
structures,objects,districts,areas and sites significant in the history,architecture,archeology or culture of the city,
state or nation.
Historically or architecturally significant. Possessing that quality present in an area,site,structure,object
or district because it:
A. Is associated with an event or events that significantly contributed to the broad patterns of the
history'or architectural heritage of the city,county,state or nation;
B. Is associated with the life or lives of a person or persons significant in the history of the city,county,
state or nation; T
C. Embodies distinctive characteristics of a type,design,period or method of construction;
D. Represents the work of a master designer or architect or possesses higharchitectural value;
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E. Exemplifies the cultural,political,economic,social or historic heritage of the city;
F. Contains elements of design, detail, material or craftsmanship which represent a significant
construction innovation;
G. Is part of or related to a square,park or other distinctive area that was or should be developed or
preserved according to a plan based on an historic or architectural motif;
H. Is an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or the entire community; or
I. Has yielded,or is likely to yield archeological artifacts and/or information.
Key contributing. A site,structure or object of such an outstanding quality and state of conservation that
it significantly adds to the architectural qualities,historic association or archeological values of an historic district
because:
A. It was present during the pertinent historic time;
B. It possesses and reflects its significant historic character or is capable of yielding important
information about the pertinent historic period;and
C. It independently meets the standards and criteria of the article.
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Landmark. A site,structure or object designated as a landmark by ordinance of the city council,pursuant
to procedures prescribed herein,that is worthy of rehabilitation,restoration and preservation because of its historic
and/or architectural significance to the city.
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Li Landscape feature. Any element or component of outdoor open space including,but not limited to,fences,
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walls, retaining walls,gates,sidewalks,walkways,driveways,parking lots, patios,terraces,decks, ground cover,
trees,plants,outdoor furniture,exterior light standards,fountains,statuary,detached signs,and other such elements.
Marker. A sign used to label or identify a designated landmark or historic district as an architecturally
significant property.
National Register. The current National Register of Historic Places established by passage of the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966,80 Stat.915, 16 U.S.C.470 et sea.as amended.
Noncontributing(or noncontributorvl. A site,structure or object that does not add to the architectural
qualities,historic association or archeological values of a landmark or historic district because:
A. It was not present during the pertinent time;
B. Due to alterations, disturbances,additions or other changes,it no longer possesses integrity nor
reflects its significant historic character or is incapable of yielding important information about the
pertinent historic period;or
C. It does not independently meet the standards and criteria of the ordinance.
! Normal maintenance and repair. Any improvement or work for which a building permit is not required
by city ordinance designed to correct deterioration,decay or damage and restore,as may be practical,a structure
or property to the condition that existed prior to the deterioration,decay or damage.
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Object. Those physical items that have functional,aesthetic,cultural,historical or scientific value and are
relatively small in scale and simply constructed. While an object may be,by nature or design, movable,it should j
be located in a specific setting or environment appropriate to its significant historic use,role or character. Objects
include sculptures,monuments,street signs,fence posts,hitching posts,mileposts,boundary markers,statuary and
fountains.
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Owner(s)of record. Those individuals,partnerships,firms,corporations,public agencies or any other legal
entity holding title to property,but not including legal entities holding mere easements or leasehold interests. (May F--I
also be referred to as"property owner(s)"). Current owner(s)of record are those listed as owners on the records with i
the Cole County Recorder of Deeds. )
Period. A chronological division identified in the analysis of the historical development to an area or region
(i.e.,Victorian,Modern).
Protection. The application of measures to defend,guard,cover or shield a building,site,structure or object
from deterioration loss attack danger, or injury. In the case of buildings,structures or objects such measures -
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generally are of a protective nature and usually precede preservation measures. In the case of archeological sites,
the protective measures may be temporary or permanent.
Reconstruction/reconstruct. The reproduction of the exact form and detail of a vanished building, site, !
structure or object or a part thereof,as it appeared at a pertinent time using both original and modern materials
and based on precise historical documentation and physical evidence.
Rehabilitation/rehabilitate. The act of returning a site,structure or object to a useful state through its repair -t
and/or alteration while retaining the characteristic features of the property which are significant to its historical and
architectural value.
Remodeling. Modification and modernization of a structure or property without striving to return to or
replicate the original historical and architectural character of the structure or property.
Removal. Any relocation of a structure in whole or in part on its site or to another site. LJ
Repair. Any change to a structure or object that is not construction,removal or alteration.
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Resource. Any site,structure,object or area that constitutes a source of present and future usefulness. T
Restoration/restore. The act of accurately recovering the form and details, based on precise historical
J,documentation and physical evidence, of a building, site, structure or object as it appeared at a pertinent time �_.
including the removal of improvements that are not appropriate and the replacement of missing or deteriorated
features.
Site. The location of a significant event,a prehistoric or historic occupation or activity,or a building or
structure,whether standing,ruined or vanished,where the location itself possesses historic,cultural or archeological
value regardless of the value of any existing structure. Examples of sites include habitation sites,burial sites,village
sites,hunting and fishing sites,ceremonial sites,battlefields,ruins of historic buildings and structures,campsites, _TI
designed landscapes,natural textures,springs and landscapes having cultural significance.
Stable. The area is expected to remain substantially the same over the next twenty(20)year period with
continued maintenance of the property. While some changes in structures,land uses and densities may occur,all Jl
such changes are expected to be compatible with surrounding development.
Stabilizing. The area is expected to become stable over the next twenty(20)year period through continued
reinvestment,maintenance or remodeling.
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Standards. The Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties,codified as 36
CFR 68 in the July 12,1995 Federal Register(Vol.60,No. 133),and as revised from time to time.
Structure. Anything constructed or erected,the use of which requires permanent or temporary location
on or in the ground, including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing: buildings, fence, gazebos,
advertising signs,billboards,backstops for tennis courts,radio and television antennas,including supporting towers
and swimming pools.
Style. The specific identifying characteristics of a building both as it appears to the eye and as it is known
to exist in design and structure.
—i Survey. An architectural and historical examination of historic resources to identify historic properties
within an area.
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BILL SUMMARY r
BILL NO: 98- j
SPONSOR: Councilman
SUBJECT: Historic Preservation and Conservation Districts
DATE INTRODUCED: j
Origin of Request: Mayor Duane Schreimann
Department Responsible: Law, Planning and Code Enforcement
! 1 Contact Person for more information: Allen Garner
Background Information: Mayor Duane Schreimann appointed an Historic Preservation
Ad Hoc Committee to study the utility of historic preservation districts for the City of
Jefferson and to develop a draft preservation ordinance for review by the City Council.
Fiscal Information: There would be no fiscal impact.
Contract/Ordinance Terms: Provides for four(4) levels of regulations: (1) neighborhood
conservation advisory district - no regulation; (2) neighborhood conservation planned
district- neighborhood standards are mandatory; (3) historic districts -standards set by the
Historic Preservation Commission and designated by City Council; and (4) historic
landmark - standards set by Historic Preservation Commission and designated by City
Council.
Staff Recommendation: Approve
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