HomeMy Public PortalAbout2018-01-09 minutesCity of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
Regular Meeting – Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Council Chambers – John G. Christy Municipal Building
320 E. McCarty Street
Commission Members Present Attendance Record
Mary Schantz 1 of 1
Steven Hoffman 1 of 1
Bill Case 1 of 1
Donna Deetz 1 of 1
Art Hernandez 1 of 1
Jane Moore 1 of 1
Nathan Percy 1 of 1
Doug Record 1 of 1
Commission Members Not Present
Sarah Hoeller 0 of 1
Staff Present
Jayme Abbott, Neighborhood Services Manager
Guests
Heidi Lucas, Cultural Arts Commission
Nicole Roberts, News Tribune
Ethan Rus, Burns & McDonnell
Amy Schroeder, Cultural Arts Commission
Call to Order
Art Hernandez called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Approval of Agenda
Jane Moore moved the amended agenda be approved as printed. Mary Schantz seconded the
motion. Motion passed.
Approval of Minutes
Doug Record moved the minutes from the November 14, 2017 Regular Meeting be accepted. Mary
Schantz seconded. Motion passed.
Old Business
a. Adoption of Amended 2018 Calendar – The previously adopted calendar showed May 8, 2018,
as a meeting date which is a City Holiday. The calendar was amended to move the meeting date
to Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Jane Moore moved to approve the amended calendar. Steve
Hoffman seconded. Motion passed.
b. Election of 2018 Officers – Jayme passed out ballots for the Chair and Co-Chair position. The
secretary position will be filled by city staff. For consideration of the Chair position was Steven
Hoffman and Mary Schantz. For consideration of the Co-Chair position was Steve Hoffman and
Nathan Percy. After counting the votes, Mary Schantz was elected as Chair and Steve Hoffman
was elected as Co-Chair.
New Business
a. Cultural Arts Commission Public Art – With Heidi Lucas not in attendance at the moment, Jane
Moore moved to relocate this discussion to the end of the meeting. Donna Deetz seconded.
Motion passed.
b. Demolition Ordinance – Within the packet contained a summary of demolition ordinance, copy
of signed demolition ordinance, and rules of procedure document. City Council had passed the
demolition ordinance that includes a tier reviewed system: 1) Demolition Review for properties
50-99 years old and 2) Demolition Clearance for properties 100 years or older and/or properties
located within a local historic district. Jayme explained that all the demolition applications on
the January agenda were submitted prior to the passage of the new ordinance. With the new
ordinance will require formalization of the commission meetings as their will be public hearings,
etc. Art Hernandez questioned the parliamentary procedures as counsel Staff does not
currently attend the meetings. Jayme will report next month on counsel staff or electing a
parliamentary officer. Jane Moore moved to table the rules of procedure until the February
meeting to give commission members time to review the document. Art Hernandez seconded.
Motion passed.
Demolition Applications
a. 1209/1211 Missouri Blvd – Both properties were presented as one application for the
demolition of existing commercial buildings. Art Hernandez moved to vote on each property
separately. With no one seconding the motion, the motion died. Jayme went over the staff
report explaining the property is located next to a designated landmark, Washington Park
Shelter House. Ethan Rus with Burns & McDonald was in attendance to answer any questions
regarding the proposed demolition. In reviewing Section 8-44 C, Criteria for Nomination, the
structure does not appear to hold any significance in terms of heritage, culturally or
architecturally. Jane Moore moved that there will be “no historic properties affected” by the
demolition and the permit be recommended for approval by this commission. Steve Hoffman
seconded. Motion passed with Art Hernandez voting no.
b. 1124 Madeline Pl – River City Habitat for Humanity submitted application for the demolition of a
single family residence. Habitat will re-construct a single family residence to be sold to an
income eligible family. In the same block, a Section 106 Review was completed for 1120
Madeline Pl in October 2017, for the same type of project. In reviewing Section 8-44 C, Criteria
for Nomination, the structure does not appear to hold any significance in terms of heritage,
culturally or architecturally. Doug Record moved that there will be “no historic properties
affected” by the demolition and the permit be recommended for approval by this commission.
Bill Case seconded. Motion passed with Mary Schantz abstaining.
c. 317 E Ashley St - River City Habitat for Humanity submitted application for the demolition of a
single family residence. Habitat will re-construct a single family residence to be sold to an
income eligible family. Jayme explained that the property is registered as an abandoned/vacant
property. In reviewing Section 8-44 C, Criteria for Nomination, the structure does not appear
to hold any significance in terms of heritage, culturally or architecturally. Jane Moore moved
that there will be “no historic properties affected” by the demolition and the permit be
recommended for approval by this commission. Bill Case seconded. Motion passed with Mary
Schantz abstaining.
Section 106 Reviews
a. 934 Moreau Dr – Homeowner applied for Community Development Block Grant Homeowner
Support program. The property is located within the Moreau Dr Historic District. The
homeowner is requesting replacement of the HVAC system. Jane Moore moved that there will
be “no adverse effect” by the project is approved by this commission. Doug Record seconded
the motion. Motion passed.
b. 929 Fairmount Blvd – Homeowner applied for Community Development Block Grant
Homeowner Support program. The property is located within the Moreau Dr Historic District.
The homeowner is requesting repairs of the front porch as it is pulling away from the house,
construction of steps at rear of property and replacement of windows. Jayme Abbott explained
that it is anticipated that there will not be enough funds to cover the window replacement.
Steve Hoffman moved that there will be “no adverse effect” by the project is approved by this
commission. Jane Moore seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Dates to Remember
a. Certified Local Forum, February 2, 2018;
b. Next meeting Tuesday, February 6, 2018.
Adjournment
Art Hernandez moved the meeting adjourn. Bill Case seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at
7:10 p.m.