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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-10-13 minutesCity of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Regular Meeting – Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Virtual WebEx Meeting Commission Members Present Attendance Record Mary Schantz, Chairperson 9 of 10 Alan Wheat 9 of 10 Tiffany Patterson 6 of 7 Steven Hoffman 9 of 10 Donna Deetz, Vice Chairperson 9 of 10 Gail Jones 8 of 10 Brad Schaefer 8 of 10 Michael Berendzen 6 of 10 Commission Members Absent Attendance Record Gregory Bemboom 8 of 10 Council Liaison Present Laura Ward Staff Present Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor Karlie Reinkemeyer, Neighborhood Services Specialist Guests Present Jane Beetem Call to Order Ms. Schantz called the meeting to order at 5:57 p.m. Adoption of Agenda Ms. Patterson moved and Mr. Wheat seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed unanimously. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes Ms. Deetz moved and Ms. Patterson seconded to approve the minutes from the September 15, 2020 Regular Meeting as written. The motion passed unanimously. Communication Received Ms. Senzee stated that the City received two National Register nominations from the State Historic Preservation Office. The nominations were for the J.B. Bruns Shoe Co., 627 W. McCarty St. and the Giesecke Shoe Factory, 1101 E. Capitol Avenue. Ms. Senzee explained that since the City of Jefferson is a Certified Local Government it is appropriate for the Historic Preservation Commission to comment on whether or not to approve the nominations. Ms. Senzee explained that the Historic Preservation Commission had the option to fill out the report form which would confirm that the commission agreed that J.B. Bruns Shoe Co. met the criteria of significance and that the property retains its integrity and historic character from its period of significance. Ms. Deetz moved and Mr. Wheat seconded to recommend that the property is significant, retains integrity, and is eligible for the National Register. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Senzee explained that the Historic Preservation Commission had the opt ion to fill out the report form which would confirm that the commission agreed that the Giesecke Shoe Factory met the criteria of significance and that the property retains its integrity and historic character from its period of significance. Ms. Patterson moved and Ms. Jones seconded that the commission recommends that the property is significant, retains integrity, and is eligible for the National Register. The motion passed unanimously. Demolition Clearance Review-Under 100 Years Old Ms. Senzee explained that the following properties under consideration for demolition review are owned by the Jefferson City School District: 412 Case Avenue, 422 Case Avenue, 427 Union, and 1223 Adams Street. The Historic Southside/Old Munichburg District & Neighborhood Plan identifies these properties as future redevelopment land use, presumably for Capital Region Medical Center and Jefferson City High School expansion. In addition, the May 2019 tornado significantly damaged and/or destroyed these properties. These properties do not hold stand-alone historical significance in terms of heritage, cultural or architecturally. Staff recommendation for these properties is demolition. Mr. Berendzen moved and Mr. Hoffman seconded to approve the demolition review application for the aforementioned properties. The motion passed unanimously. Old Business New Business A. Resolution 2020-01: Historic Preservation Fund- National Register Surveys Ms. Senzee explained that the City has submitted the preliminary applications for the Historic Preservation Fund Grant. Ms. Senzee explained that the City has applied for two grants with one being for resurveying the historic East and the other for Phase II of the W est Main project. Ms. Senzee stated that one of the comments received from the State Historic Preservation Officer was to have a resolution from the Historic Preservation Commission. Ms. Senzee read Resolution 2020-01. Ms. Senzee explained that the research from the original survey of the historic east has not changed much however, the original survey cut and carved around certain properties. She explained that some of the properties are not there anymore due to tornado damage. Ms. Senzee explained that the West Main project will have a lot of phases. Ms. Senzee stated that the State Historic Preservation Office recommended including the houses on Fulkerson Street. Mr. Berendzen moved and Mr. Wheat seconded to approve Resolution 2020-01. Ms. Patterson and Ms. Deetz abstained from voting. The motion passed unanimously. B. Volunteer Surveys- Jane Beetem Jane Beetem proposed the idea of having trained volunteers from the community survey historic properties/districts in the City of Jefferson. Ms. Beetem explained that the State Historic Preservation Office has training materials on completing nominations Ms. Beetem explained that the end result would be a professional survey. Ms. Beetem proposed breaking volunteers into small teams to complete the nomination. She explained that two areas have been identified to focus efforts on: Woodcrest Addition subdivision and East Miller, Bernsketter, St. Louis, Heights area. Ms. Beetem explained that each survey area has potential and is a manageable size. Ms. Beetem asked the Historic Preservation Commission to select the area for the volunteers to start first. Ms. Deetz moved and Mr. Wheat seconded to have the Historic Preservation Commission pursue volunteer survey groups and to appoint Jane Beetem as the Chair and to focus first on the Woodcrest Addition subdivision. The motion passed unanimously. Other Business A. Code Change-Update Ms. Senzee explained that there will be a stakeholders group put together to assist with updating the historic preservation code. Ms. Senzee stated that there would be proponents and opponents of historic preservation within the group. Ms. Senzee stated she would like members from the Historic Preservation Commission to be involved in the group. Ms. Senzee explained that a formal subcommittee from the City Council may be a possibility. Ms. Schantz asked the commission members to take a look at the current city code before the next meeting and find what areas of interest the commission should participate in. B. CLG Report- Need updated resumes from Commissioners Ms. Senzee stated that updated resumes are needed for the Certified Local Government Annual Report which is due November 30, 2020. Ms. Senzee asked the commission members to send in their updated resumes in order to be in good standing with the State Historic Preservation Office. C. Staff Updates Ms. Senzee explained that Ms. Reinkemeyer will be taking over the note taking and minutes and that Ms. Stratman will be the backup for both Ms. Reinkemeyer and Ms. Senzee as needed. Dates to Remember A. Next Regular Meeting Date, November 10, 2020 Adjournment Ms. Patterson moved and Ms. Jones seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 p.m. The motion passed unanimously