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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-11-10 minutesCity of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Regular Meeting – Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Virtual WebEx Meeting Commission Members Present Attendance Record Mary Schantz, Chairperson 10 of 11 Alan Wheat 10 of 11 Tiffany Patterson 7 of 8 Steven Hoffman 10 of 11 Gail Jones 9 of 11 Brad Schaefer 9 of 11 Michael Berendzen 7 of 11 Gregory Bemboom 9 of 11 Commission Members Absent Attendance Record Donna Deetz, Vice Chairperson 9 of 11 Council Liaison Present Laura Ward Staff Present Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor Karlie Reinkemeyer, Neighborhood Services Specialist Guests Present Emily Cole Call to Order Ms. Schantz called the meeting to order at 6:01p.m. Adoption of Agenda Ms. Jones moved and Mr. Wheat seconded to adopt the agenda as amended. The motion passed unanimously. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes Mr. Wheat moved and Mr. Hoffman seconded to approve the minutes from the October 13, 2020 Regular Meeting as written. The motion passed unanimously. New Business A. Resolution 2020-02: Historic Preservation Fund- Nomination of the Walinko Place for the National Register Ms. Senzee explained the location of the Walinko Place and that the area was surveyed previously through the West Main survey. This resolution would provide funding to hire a consultant to list the neighborhood as a district on the National Register of Historic Places. B. Resolution 2020-03: Historic Preservation Fund-Historic Context of Jefferson City Ms. Senzee explained that this project would be a Historic Context of Jefferson City. Ms. Senzee explained that a Historic Context is a goal mentioned in the City’s Historic Preservation Plan. Ms. Senzee stated that the Historic Context would cover Jefferson City architectural development from the founding to present. She stated that historic context can help organize the actions of the Historic Preservation Commission and help determine where historic preservation efforts should be focused on next. Ms. Senzee explained that the City can apply for one Historic Preservation Fund Grant and stated that the Historic Preservation Commission would need to select one of aforementioned proposed projects. Ms. Patterson showed support for Resolution 2020-02. She urged that if too much time passes between the survey and the nomination it could allow for buildings to change or be demolished. She also stated that a historic context would be very helpful and both are very good projects. Ms. Patterson moved and Mr. Hoffman seconded to approve Resolution 2020-02 to apply for a Historic Preservation Grant to nominate the Walinko Historic Place for the National Register of Historic Places. Mr. Hoffman seconded. The motion passed unanimously. C. Approval of 2021 HPC Calendar Ms. Patterson moved and Mr. Berendzen seconded to accept the 2021 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Calendar as printed. The motion passed unanimously. D. 608 E. State Street Demolition Ms. Senzee provided an overview of the demolition of 608 E. State Street without a permit. Ms. Senzee explained that she received a notification from the Building Official that he had received an application for demolition for 608 E. State Street. Ms. Senzee stated that she called the property owner and walked him through the process since the building is over 100 years old and is in a National Register District and that it will have to go through a public hearing process before demolition. Ms. Senzee stated that the following day she received notification from the property owner that the contractor had already started demolition of the building. The Building Official and Mr. Sonny Sanders went to the property and issued a stop work order. The following week the building was declared dangerous and the contractor was issued a demolition permit. Ms. Senzee explained that prosecution will be pursued. Other Business A. Historic Preservation Code Update Ms. Senzee and Mr. Sonny Sanders met with Mayor Tergin and City Administrator Steve Crowell and discussed the historic preservation code change/rewrite. She explained that Mr. Moehlman, City Attorney, suggested that the City Council should recommend a special committee to specifically look at the rewrite of the historic preservation code. Ms. Senzee explained that Mayor Tergin thought it was a great idea and fully supported the idea. Ms. Senzee explained that a memo will be sent to City Council on behalf of the Historic Preservation Commission asking them to approve a special committee being created and that the Mayor has the authority to appoint the committee members. Ms. Senzee explained the breakdown of what the committee would look like. The committee would consist of 16 members ideally with 2 City Council members, 2 Historic Preservation Commissioners, 1 Planning and Zoning member, 1 Historic City of Jefferson member, 2 architects, 2 developers, 2 realtors, and 4 city residents. Ms. Senzee asked the Historic Preservation Commissioners to think of individuals who would be interested in joining the special committee. Mr. Schaefer showed interest in joining the special committee. Ms. Senzee stated that the estimated time to complete the code rewrite would be 18-24 months. 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. ACHP National Register Virtual Meeting-November 20 at !0:00a.m. i. Giesecke Shoe Factory ii. J.B. Bruns Shoe Company Ms. Senzee explained that the two properties mentioned above are on the agenda to become a National Register listing. D. Election for HPC President and Vice President-December 8, 2020 Meeting Ms. Schantz explains that she is not seeking another term as President. Ms. Deetz was not available to comment on her plans for another term. Ms. Schantz explained that if any commissioners are interested in either position they need to let Ms. Senzee know a week prior to the December 8th Regular Meeting when they election will take place. Dates to Remember A. Next Regular Meeting Date, December 8, 2020. Adjournment Mr. Hoffman moved and Ms. Patterson seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:51 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.