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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-09-02 packetIndividuals should contact the ADA Coordinator at (573) 634-6570 to request accommodations or alternative formats as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please allow three business days to process the request. Please call 573-634-6410 for information regarding agenda items NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING AND TENTATIVE AGENDA i City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Code Revision Commission Thursday, September 2, 2021 ~ 6:00 p.m. Boone Bancroft Room - John G. Christy Municipal Building-320 E. McCarty Street TO JOIN VIRTUALLY https://jeffersoncity.webex.com/jeffersoncity/j.php?MTID=me31254d93078a20f78ae69f1806e3fbe Password: 1234 Join by Phone: +14043971516 US Toll Access code: 146 198 9745 TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. Introductions and Roll Call 2.Procedural Matters •Determination of quorum •Call for cases •Receive and review requests for continuance •Receive requests for reordering the agenda •Format of hearing •List of exhibits 3. Adoption of Agenda (as printed or reordered) 4.Approval of Meeting Minutes from August 5, 2021 5.Old Business 1.Local Designation i.Definitions ii.Property Owner Signatures (75%) iii.Archaeology – Treatment of resources that no longer exist 6.Other Business 7.Dates to Remember 1. Next Regular Meeting Date, October 7, 2021 8. Adjournment City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Code Revision Committee Minutes Regular Meeting – Thursday, August 5, 2021 Boone/Bancroft Room and Virtual WebEx Meeting Committee Members Present Glover Brown Bunnie Trickey Cotten Donna Deetz Debra Greene (via Webex) Roger Jungmeyer Doug Record Brad Schaefer Steve Veile Committee Members Absent Cassandra Gould Holly Stitt Stacey Young Council Liaison Present Laura Ward Staff Present Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor Karlie Reinkemeyer, Neighborhood Services Specialist Anne Stratman, Neighborhood Services Specialist Guests Present Brian Bernskoetter (via Webex) Call to Order Ms. Trickey-Cotten called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked those in attendance to introduce themselves. Adoption of Agenda Ms. Deetz moved and Mr. Jungmeyer seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed unanimously. Approval of Meeting Minutes from July 1, 2021 Mr. Veile moved and Mr. Record seconded to adopt the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2021 as written. The motion passed unanimously. New Business A.Local Designation Ms. Senzee discussed the differences between a National Register District and a Local Historic District and a Local Landmark. Ms. Senzee discussed the differences between an Overlay District and a Local Historic District. 2 Ms. Senzee discussed the review of Historic Preservation Plan references to designation. a. Improve administration of local historic districts. Ms. Senzee commented do we keep an overlay district when someone wants to create a historic district. How does someone accomplish that, what makes them eligible and what process do we want to send them through. b.Establish a process for the review of proposed changes to designated Landmarks, similar to the expected Certificate of Appropriateness process to be applied in the case of local historic districts. Ms. Senzee explained that currently within our code, a local landmark has the same stringent requirements as a conservation district or a local historic district. It is an easy process to become a local landmark. We do not adopt design guidelines for a local landmark and it really puts staff in a situation because we do not know how to treat one singular property. Should a local landmark go before the Historic Preservation Commission for review because that is not clearly determined in the City Code. It creates a situation where it is up to staff to interpret the code which is not a position staff wants to be in. Ms. Senzee explained that there are situations where a property owner can use a Certificate of Appropriateness. Either they do not and they do an overlay district where everything is route through the Planning and Zoning Commission or they do and send every single case through the Historic Preservation Commission where the Commission issues a Certificate of Appropriateness that says the work you are proposing is appropriate for your project. Communities use it in a third way which they only review cases at a staff level that fall within the design guidelines. If they want an exception or fall within a gray area they go before the Historic Preservation Commission for review of their project. If it is approved they would be issued a Certificate of Appropriateness. c.Establish a tiered structure of Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Districts with regulations and guidelines customized to the character of the neighborhood, neighborhood goals for the district’s protection, and level of significance and integrity of its historic buildings and streetscape. Ms. Senzee explained that a tiered system is based on how historic a structure is. Currently we have a Conservation District, Overlay District and a Local Historic District. She inquired whether we keep a tiered system or have just one system. Mr. Brown asked what type of designation does the Lafayette Street and Historic Foot District have. Ms. Senzee responded that there is no designation for that district. Mr. Veile commented that having a Local Historic District without levels makes sense. d.Develop Historic Neighborhood Design Guidelines to illustrate the appropriate treatment of historic residences that will be useful and informative to the owners of historic homes throughout the City. Ms. Senzee commented that when there is a finished product, the next approach would be to give people a useable tool that they can reference. 3 B. Article III: Designation of Local Historic Districts and Resources There were no changes recommended to the Purpose Statement and Criteria for Designation. Procedures for Designation a.Nomination Initiation There were no changes were recommended. b.Nomination Requirement 1.Nominations for a Local Landmark – there were no changes recommended. 2.Local Historic District Ms. Deetz asked whether local landmarks will have to have design guidelines or a procedure associated with having to do something with that property. Ms. Senzee explained that we have not included design guidelines for Local Landmarks. Should we keep them separate from the Local Historic District. Ms. Deetz commented that Local Landmarks have been treated in the past like our Golden Hammer Award from the Historic City of Jefferson. Is a Local Landmark designating someone who has taken a building and restored it or has kept it in good condition as opposed to having restrictions on doing something else to it. Mr. Veile suggested defining what a Local Landmark means. Mr. Veile suggested renaming Article III, Designation of Local Historic District and Local Landmarks. Dates to Remember The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Boone/Bancroft Room. Adjournment Ms. Deetz moved and Mr. Veile seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Created: 2021-06-17 15:53:55 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 1 of 4 Sec. 8-48. Definitions. Adaptive use. The process of changing the use of a structure or property to a use other than that for which the structure or property was originally designed or a use for a structure or property other than the use for which it was originally designed. (Sometimes called "adaptive reuse"). Alteration. Any act or process that changes one or more of the exterior architectural features of a structure, including, but not limited to, the erection, construction, reconstruction or removal of any structure. Architectural attributes. Those physical features of buildings and structures that are generally identified and described as being important products of human thought and action characteristic of a population or community. Certified local government (CLG). A program of the National Park Service designed to promote the preservation of prehistoric and historic sites, structures, objects, buildings and historic districts by establishing a partnership between the local government, the State Historic Presentation Department and the National Park Service. A certified local government carries out the purposes of the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended. Each certified local government is required to maintain a system of ongoing surveys compatible with the Missouri Historic Preservation Department process. CJHPC. The City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission. Commissioners. Members of the City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission. Consent. The vote as cast by owners holding majority interest in a parcel of real estate. For purposes of this article, only one vote per parcel may be cast. Conservation district. Any area designated by the CJHPC in accordance with this section as an area containing any physical features or improvements or both which are of historical, social, cultural, architectural or aesthetic significance to the City and cause such area to constitute a distinctive section of the City. This overlay zone may be used for areas which have distinctive characteristics that are worthy of conservation, but lack sufficient historical, architectural or cultural significance to qualify as historic areas. Contributing (or contributory). A significant building, site, structure or object which adds to the architectural qualities, historic association or archeological value of an historic district because: A.It was present during the pertinent historic time; B.It possesses integrity and reflects its significant historic character or is capable of yielding important information about the pertinent historic period; or C. It independently meets the standards and criteria of this article. Cultural attributes. All of the physical features of an area that, either independently or by virtue of their interrelationship, are generally identified and described as being important products of human thought and action characteristic of a population or community. Accordingly, the term "cultural attributes" necessarily includes "architectural attributes" as that term is defined in this section. The term "cultural attributes" does not refer to the characteristics or beliefs of people who may reside in or frequent a particular area. Cultural resource. Districts, sites, structures, objects and evidence of some importance to a culture, a subculture or community for scientific, engineering, art, tradition, religious or other reasons significant in providing resources and environmental data necessary for the study and interpretation of past lifestyles, and for interpreting human behavior. Department. The Department of Planning and Protective Services of the City of Jefferson, Missouri. Design criteria. A standard of appropriate activity that will preserve the historic and architectural character of a structure or area. Draft Definitions Created: 2021-06-17 15:53:55 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 2 of 4 Designation. Official recognition of an historic landmark, conservation or historic district by the City Council according to the procedures and provisions in this article. Director. The Director of the Department of Planning and Protective Services, or his or her designee. Endangered resource. A resource under a known or anticipated threat of damage to the integrity or existence of the resource, such as: A. An immediate threat which will result in loss of or collapse of a structure; B. An immediate threat or destruction by private action; or C. Condemnation for code violations. (Sometimes referred to as a "threatened resource"). Exterior architectural appearance. The architectural character and general composition of the exterior of a structure, including but not limited to the kind, color and texture of the building material and the type, design and character of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs, and appurtenant elements. Façade. The exterior face of a building which is the architectural front, sometimes distinguished by elaboration or architectural or ornamental details. Historic preservation. The study, identification, protection, restoration and rehabilitation of buildings, structures, objects, districts, areas and sites significant in the history, architecture, archeology or culture of the City, State or nation. Historically or architecturally significant. Possessing that quality present in an area, site, structure, object or district because it: A. Is associated with an event or events that significantly contributed to the broad patterns of the history or architectural heritage of the City, County, State or nation; B. Is associated with the life or lives of a person or persons significant in the history of the City, County, State or nation; C. Embodies distinctive characteristics of a type, design, period or method of construction; D. Represents the work of a master designer or architect or possesses high architectural value; E. Exemplifies the cultural, political, economic, social or historic heritage of the City; F. Contains elements of design, detail, material or craftsmanship which represent a significant construction innovation; G. Is part of or related to a square, park or other distinctive area that was or should be developed or preserved according to a plan based on an historic or architectural motif; H. Is an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or the entire community; or I. Has yielded, or is likely to yield archeological artifacts and/or information. Key contributing. A site, structure or object of such an outstanding quality and state of conservation that it significantly adds to the architectural qualities, historic association or archeological values of an historic district because: A. It was present during the pertinent historic time; B. It possesses and reflects its significant historic character or is capable of yielding important information about the pertinent historic period; and C. It independently meets the standards and criteria of the article. Created: 2021-06-17 15:53:55 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 3 of 4 Local landmark. Local landmark means a single property, site, building, structure or object, so designated by ordinance of the City Council, which due to its historic, architectural or archaeological significance to the City, is worthy of rehabilitation, restoration, stabilization and/or preservation and interpretation. Landscape feature. Any element or component of outdoor open space including, but not limited to, fences, walls, retaining walls, gates, sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, patios, terraces, decks, ground cover, trees, plants, outdoor furniture, exterior light standards, fountains, statuary, detached signs, and other such elements. Local historic district. Local historic district means an area designated as a "historic district" by ordinance of the City Council that may contain, within an identifiable geographic boundary, a significant concentration, linkage or continuity of properties, sites, archaeological sites, buildings, structures or objects, known as landmarks and/or contributing properties in a historic district, united by past events or aesthetically by plan or physical development and which is worthy of rehabilitation, restoration, stabilization and/or preservation and interpretation. Marker. A sign used to label or identify a designated landmark or historic district as an architecturally significant property. National Register. The current National Register of Historic Places established by passage of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, 80 Stat. 915, 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq. as amended. Noncontributing (or noncontributory). A site, structure or object that does not add to the architectural qualities, historic association or archeological values of a landmark or historic district because: A. It was not present during the pertinent time; B. Due to alterations, disturbances, additions or other changes, it no longer possesses integrity nor reflects its significant historic character or is incapable of yielding important information about the pertinent historic period; or C. It does not independently meet the standards and criteria of the ordinance. Normal maintenance and repair. Any improvement or work for which a building permit is not required by City ordinance designed to correct deterioration, decay or damage and restore, as may be practical, a structure or property to the condition that existed prior to the deterioration, decay or damage. Notable structure. A structure found to be notable per the review criteria listed in subsection 8-43.G. Object. Those physical items that have functional, aesthetic, cultural, historical or scientific value and are relatively small in scale and simply constructed. While an object may be, by nature or design, movable, it should be located in a specific setting or environment appropriate to its significant historic use, role or character. Objects include sculptures, monuments, street signs, fence posts, hitching posts, mileposts, boundary markers, statuary and fountains. Owner(s) of record. Those individuals, partnerships, firms, corporations, public agencies or any other legal entity holding title to property, but not including legal entities holding mere easements or leasehold interests. (May also be referred to as "property owner(s)"). Current owner(s) of record are those listed as owners on the records with the Cole County Recorder of Deeds. Period. A chronological division identified in the analysis of the historical development to an area or region (i.e., Victorian, Modern). Protection. The application of measures to defend, guard, cover or shield a building, site, structure or object from deterioration, loss, attack, danger, or injury. In the case of buildings, structures or objects such measures generally are of a protective nature and usually precede preservation measures. In the case of archeological sites, the protective measures may be temporary or permanent. Commented [SR1]: Create National Register District and National Register Property definitions. Created: 2021-06-17 15:53:55 [EST] (Supp. No. 7) Page 4 of 4 Reconstruction/reconstruct. The reproduction of the exact form and detail of a vanished building, site, structure or object or a part thereof, as it appeared at a pertinent time using both original and modern materials and based on precise historical documentation and physical evidence. Rehabilitation/rehabilitate. The act of returning a site, structure or object to a useful state through its repair and/or alteration while retaining the characteristic features of the property which are significant to its historical and architectural value. Remodeling. Modification and modernization of a structure or property without striving to return to or replicate the original historical and architectural character of the structure or property. Removal. Any relocation of a structure in whole or in part on its site or to another site. Repair. Any change to a structure or object that is not construction, removal or alteration. Resource. Any site, structure, object or area that constitutes a source of present and future usefulness. Restoration/restore. The act of accurately recovering the form and details, based on precise historical documentation and physical evidence, of a building, site, structure or object as it appeared at a pertinent time including the removal of improvements that are not appropriate and the replacement of missing or deteriorated features. Site. The location of a significant event, a prehistoric or historic occupation or activity, or a building or structure, whether standing, ruined or vanished, where the location itself possesses historic, cultural or archeological value regardless of the value of any existing structure. Examples of sites include habitation sites, burial sites, village sites, hunting and fishing sites, ceremonial sites, battlefields, ruins of historic buildings and structures, campsites, designed landscapes, natural textures, springs and landscapes having cultural significance. Stable. The area is expected to remain substantially the same over the next 20-year period with continued maintenance of the property. While some changes in structures, land uses and densities may occur, all such changes are expected to be compatible with surrounding development. Stabilizing. The area is expected to become stable over the next 20-year period through continued reinvestment, maintenance or remodeling. Standards. The Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, codified as 36 CFR 68 in the July 12, 1995 Federal Register (Vol. 60, No. 133), and as revised from time to time. Structure. Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires permanent or temporary location on or in the ground, including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing: buildings, fence, gazebos, advertising signs, billboards, backstops for tennis courts, radio and television antennas, including supporting towers and swimming pools. Style. The specific identifying characteristics of a building both as it appears to the eye and as it is known to exist in design and structure. Survey. An architectural and historical examination of historic resources to identify historic properties within an area. (Ord. No. 12794, Appendix A, 8-17-98, Ord. No. 15760, § 3, 1-03-18) Percentage of Property Owner Signatures Required 1. Arlington, Virginia (Local Historic District)  A petition signed by 25% or more of property owners within the proposed boundary. Each property counts as one vote in the petition (two owners of one property equals one vote). 2. Town of Brookhaven, New York (Historic district or Historic Landmark)  A petition with signatures of owners of a minimum of 20% of the area to be designated is required before a recommendation is forwarded to the town board. 3. Fort Worth, Texas (Historic and Cultural Landmark District)  50% of the property owners and 50% of the parcel owners must be in support of the designation. 4. Glendale, California (Historic Overlay District)  Supporters of the historic district must submit a petition in favor of the overlay zone which is signed by owners of more than 50% of the properties within the proposed historic district. 5. St. Louis, Missouri (Local Historic District)  The designation process for local historic districts requires that a petition be filed: by the staff of the St. Louis Preservation Board; the Alderman of the ward with the proposed district; or by at least 10% of the property owners within it.