HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-08-10 minutesCity of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
Regular Meeting – Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Council Chambers – John G. Christy Municipal Building
320 E. McCarty Street/Virtual WebEx Meeting
Commission Members Present Attendance Record
Donna Deetz, Chairperson 7 of 7
Tiffany Patterson 6 of 7
Michael Berendzen 7 of 7
Alan Wheat, Vice Chairperson 6 of 7
Brad Schaefer 6 of 7
Commission Members Absent Attendance Record
Steven Hoffman 5 of 7
Gail Jones 5 of 7
Gregory Bemboom 4 of 7
Council Liaison Present
Laura Ward
Staff Present
Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor
Karlie Reinkemeyer, Neighborhood Services Specialist
Guests Present
Michael Shine, News Tribune
Call to Order
Ms. Deetz called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Adoption of Agenda
Ms. Patterson moved and Mr. Wheat seconded to adopt the agenda as written. The motion
passed unanimously.
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes
Mr. Berendzen moved and Ms. Patterson seconded to approve the minutes from the July 13,
2021, Regular Meeting as written. The motion passed unanimously.
Communications Received
New Business
A. Section 106 Review-1214 W. High Street
Ms. Senzee explained that the Section 106 Review is for a Community Development Block
Grant applicant. The applicant has applied for emergency repair assistance to install stormwater
control methods to prevent further erosion. Since the repair will use federal dollars, a Section
106 Review must be completed. Ms. Senzee explained that the repairs will have little alteration
to the structure itself. Ms. Senzee explained that the Historic Preservation Commission must
review and determine the potential impact on historic resources.
Ms. Patterson motioned and Mr. Wheat seconded to approve that adequate documentation has
been provided and there will be no historic properties affected by the project and is approved by
the commission. The motion passed unanimously.
Other Business
A. Historic Preservation Code Revision Committee Update
Ms. Senzee explained that the Historic Preservation Code Revision Committee reviewed a draft
section of code that staff had written which focused on the procedure of designations. Ms.
Senzee stated the committee is tasked with identifying how much notarized property owner's
signatures are needed for the designation. Currently, the code requires 75% of property owners
to sign off, however, the committee will decide if that is the adequate number of signatures and
they will recommend a change in percentage if needed.
Ms. Senzee stated that there was a discussion about the Foot Historic District. Ms. Senzee
explained that the Foot is not a codified historic district, but rather it was proclaimed a historic
district in 2016. Ms. Senzee explained that the committee members discussed ways of how to
preserve the history that doesn’t exist anymore. The Historic Preservation Code Revision
Committee meeting is on September 2, 2021, at 6 pm.
B. Historic Preservation Fund Grant-Awards
Ms. Senzee explained that the City received the award documents for the West Main Street;
Lower Jefferson Subdivision and Waterworks Complex Architectural Survey/Historic Survey and
the Historic East Resurvey. Ms. Senzee explained that the City will hire a consultant to complete
the survey work.
C. Historic Preservation Fund Grant-Open
Ms. Senzee explained that the next round of Historic Preservation Fund grants is now open. Ms.
Senzee stated that City staff has identified design guidelines and further survey work as two
possible projects, but the City is open to any suggestions or ideas. Ms. Senzee explained that
design guidelines could help explain components of the historic preservation code. The design
guidelines could help with already established local historic districts. Ms. Senzee explained that
eligible Historic Preservation Fund grant projects include; surveys, national register
nominations, planning activities, Certified Local Government activities, or predevelopment
projects. Ms. Senzee explained that the application is due October 15, 2021.
Ms. Patterson asked if the timing would be right for the design guidelines because of the code
revision project that is ongoing. Mr. Berendzen thought that pursuing design guidelines good be
beneficial to correlate with the code revisions. Ms. Deetz concurred and thought design
guidelines would be a good project to follow the code revisions. The Historic Preservation
Commission will report back with their final thoughts at the next regular meeting.
Ms. Senzee stated that a Resolution will be needed and it will be on the agenda for the
September 14th Historic Preservation Commission meeting.
D. National Alliance of Preservation Commissions Summer Short Course Virtual-August 24-
25, 2021
Ms. Senzee explained that the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions is offering
training webinars for historic preservation commissioners. Ms. Senzee asked commissioners to
let her know if they are interested in signing up for the short course webinar.
E. National Alliance of Preservation Commissions Conference-July 13-17, 2022
Ms. Senzee stated that every two years the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions
holds a conference. The next conference will be in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 13-17, 2022. Ms.
Senzee stated that if commissioners are interested in attending, the city could apply for the
Peter H. Brink Leadership Fund grant which would reimburse the city for travel expenses up to
$2,500. Ms. Senzee asked commissioners to let her know if they are interested in going.
F. Peter H. Brink Leadership Fund
Ms. Senzee stated that Ms. Deetz shared the Peter H. Brink Leadership Fund with city staff.
This grant opportunity reimburses the applicant's travel expenses up to $2, 500. Ms. Senzee
stated the city could apply for this grant and if awarded, send commissioners to training or
conferences. Ms. Senzee stated that the National Alliance of Preservation Commissioners is
holding a conference in Cincinnati next July.
2022 Missouri Historic Preservation Conference- June 13-15, 2022
Ms. Senzee stated that the Missouri Historic Preservation Conference will be held in Jefferson
City next June 13-15. She stated that planning activities will be added to the upcoming agendas
so that plans will be in place by next June.
Dates to Remember
A. Next Regular Meeting Date-September 14, 2021
Adjournment
Ms. Patterson moved and Mr. Berendzen seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:28 p.m. The
motion passed unanimously.