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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019-09-10 minutesCity of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Regular Meeting – Tuesday, September 10, 2019 Council Chambers – John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 E. McCarty Street Commission Members Present Attendance Record Mary Schantz 9 of 11 Gregory Bemboom 9 of 11 Michael Berendzen 1 of 1 Donna Deetz 11 of 11 Steven Hoffman 9 of 11 Gail Jones 9 of 11 Alan Wheat 8 of 11 Commission Members Absent Angela Lucero 4 of 11 Doug Record 10 of 11 Council Liaison Absent Laura Ward Staff Present Jayme Abbott, Neighborhood Services Manager Anne Stratman, Neighborhood Services Specialist Call to Order Mary Schantz called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Adoption of Agenda Ms. Schantz requested to amend the agenda by adding under Other Business discussion on the National Park Service Online Training – Walk Through Historic Buildings. Ms. Deetz moved and Mr. Bemboom seconded to adopt the agenda as amended. The motion passed unanimously. Approval of Minutes Mr. Hoffman moved and Mr. Bemboom seconded to approve the minutes from the August 13, 2019 Regular Meeting and the August 17, 2019 Special Meeting as corrected. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Schantz discussed various topics as a result of the brainstorming session on August 17, 2019. Communication Received Ms. Abbott stated that no communications have been received. New Business A. Section 106 Review – 915 W. High Street Homeowner has been approved to participate in the CDBG Minor Home Repair program. The proposed project consists of the repair or replacement of the roof covering including: removal of old shingles, repair of any damaged decking, installation of new roofing felt, ice and water barrier, flashing, vents and roofing material per the manufacturer’s specifications. Clean and repair gutters as needed to prevent water backup at eaves. The residential structure was constructed in 1910 and is not listed individually on the register or within a historic district. Staff recommends approval of Section 106 Review as not historic properties are affected. Mr. 2 Berendzen and Mr. Wheat seconded to approve the Section 106 Review. Motion passed unanimously. Old Business A. Section 106 Review – E Miller St & Chestnut St Sidewalk Improvement The City proposes to replace and/or install approximately 1130 feet of sidewalk that is 4 feet wide and the construction of six ADA ramps. The sidewalk on Chestnut Street abuts the curb which is also deteriorated beyond usefulness and will also need to be replaced. This curb in conjunction with the curb that will need to be replaced to construct the ADA ramps amounts to 400 feet. The sidewalk on Chestnut Street abuts a steep earth/rock slope that continues to slough material onto the sidewalk. A two to three foot tall retaining wall approximately 328 feet in length is proposed to correct this issue. Ms. Jones and Mr. Hoffman seconded to approve the Section 106 Review. Other Business A. Dangerous Building Determinations Ms. Abbott stated that the properties located at 1218 Jackson Street; 600 E. Capitol Avenue; 621 E. Capitol Avenue and 623 E. Capitol Avenue have been determined as dangerous by the Building Official. These properties were impacted by the May 22, 2019 EF-3 tornado. B. Online Training Discussion Members had a brief discussion about the National Park Service Online Training – Walk Through Historic Buildings. The general consensus was that the training has been very helpful and are looking forward to the next module. Dates to Remember A. Next Regular Meeting Date, October 8, 2019 Adjournment Mr. Wheat moved and Mr. Berendzen seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:33 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.