HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019-01-08 minutesCity of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
Regular Meeting – Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Council Chambers – John G. Christy Municipal Building
320 E. McCarty Street
Commission Members Present Attendance Record
Mary Schantz 1 of 1
Doug Record 1 of 1
Gregory Bemboom 1 of 1
Steven Hoffman 1 of 1
Gail Jones 1 of 1
Nathan Percy 1 of 1
Alan Wheat 1 of 1
Commission Members Absent
Donna Deetz 0 of 1
Angela Lucero 0 of 1
Council Liaison Present
Laura Ward
Staff Present
Jayme Abbott, Neighborhood Services Manager
Sheri Johnston, Neighborhood Services Specialist
Call to Order
Mary Schantz called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Adoption of Agenda
The commission voted unanimously to move up the Historic Preservation Plan Update to be
heard prior to New Business. Jane Moore moved to adopt the agenda as printed and
reordered. Doug Record seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously
Approval of Minutes
Alan Wheat moved the minutes from the November 13, 2018, Regular Meeting is approved as
printed. Steven Hoffman seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Communication Received
Jayme Abbott stated no communications have been received.
New Business
a. Demolition Review – 1111 Moreau Drive. The property owner submitted demolition
application to demolish subject building that was constructed in 1930 which makes it 89
years old. The property is listed as a contributing building within the Moreau Drive
Historic District. Commission members were concerned with the application and
discussed Chapter 8 Code for demolition review procedures. After much deliberation,
Steven Hoffman made a motion to approve the demolition review application. Gail
Jones seconded motion. Motion passed with Doug Record voting no and Alan Wheat
abstaining.
b. Section 106 Review – Mitchell Hall, Lincoln University. The proposed project
consists of exterior and interior repairs to Mitchell Hall, Lincoln University School of
Journalism for the purpose of preventing further deterioration and restores materials to
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retain the property’s historic character. Project goals for exterior work include repair of
slate roof, brick tuck-pointing, foundation repairs, window repairs, exterior painting,
copper gutter repairs/replacement, and storm and sewer line repairs. Doug Record
moved that there will be a “no adverse effect” by the current project and is approved by
this commission. Alan Wheat seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Other Business
a. Historic Preservation Plan Update. City Planner, Ahnna Nanoski, discussed that the
consultants, Heritage Strategies, would like to hold a special meeting on Wednesday,
January 23 to discuss the planning process for developing the historic preservation plan.
b. Designation of Façade Improvement Committee Member. With the departure of Jane
Moore, a new HPC member needs to be appointed to the facade committee. Jayme Abbott
explained that the city has several programs such as the Commercial Facade Program,
Rental Facade Program, and Adaptive Reuse program. As part of these programs the
Facade Committee approves the applications. Two members from the Historic Preservation
Commission are to serve on this commission. It was decided that those interested would
inform city staff and the new appointment would be voted on during the next commission
meeting.
c. Staff Updates. Sheri Johnston updated the commission on the December 21, 20198
approval of the 106 Review for 1106 Buena Vista Dr. This property is being assisted with
federal funds for the emergency replacement of the water lateral.
Dates to Remember
a. Next Meeting is a Special Meeting January 23, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
b. Next Regular Meeting Date is February 12, 2019
Adjournment
Alan Wheat moved the meeting adjourn. Steve Hoffman seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:52 pm.