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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.