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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-09-14 minutesCity of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Regular Meeting – Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Council Chambers – John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 E. McCarty Street/Virtual WebEx Meeting Commission Members Present Attendance Record Donna Deetz, Chairperson 8 of 8 Tiffany Patterson 7 of 8 Michael Berendzen 8 of 8 Alan Wheat, Vice Chairperson 7 of 8 Brad Schaefer 7 of 8 Steven Hoffman (virtual) 6 of 8 Gail Jones 6 of 8 Commission Members Absent Attendance Record Gregory Bemboom 4 of 8 Council Liaison Present Laura Ward Staff Present Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor Karlie Reinkemeyer, Neighborhood Services Specialist Guests Present Michael Shine, News Tribune Scott Spencer, City Councilman Call to Order Ms. Deetz called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Adoption of Agenda Mr. Wheat moved and Ms. Patterson 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 August 10, 2021, Regular Meeting as written. The motion passed unanimously. Communications Received A. National Register Nomination-Frank Miller Historic District Ms. Senzee stated that the City received one National Register nomination from the State Historic Preservation Office. The nomination was for the Frank Miller Historic District (1427, 1431, and 1503 Green Berry Road). 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 Frank Miller Historic District met the criteria of significance because the properties embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or represents a work of a master, or possess high artistic values. Mr. Wheat moved and Ms. Patterson seconded that the commission recommends that the property is significant, retains integrity, and is eligible for the National Register. The motion passed unanimously. New Business A. Ordinance 16154 Electronic Meetings Ms. Senzee explained City Council adopted this ordinance regarding the rules for virtual meetings. She explained that in order to establish a quorum and for voting commissioners online must have their video turned on and have their faces visible. Ms. Senzee stated that this is the procedure that has been established for holding virtual meetings and in-person meetings at the same time. Old Business A. Historic Preservation Fund Grant-Open Ms. Senzee explained that the City has received three of the four Historic Preservation Fund grants. The grants include surveying the West Main Street; Lower Jefferson and Waterworks Complex, resurveying the Historic East and hiring a consultant to produce a Historic Context for Jefferson City. Ms. Senzee explained that the actual activities of these grants could start this winter or in the spring of 2022. Ms. Senzee stated that the Historic Preservation Fund Grant opportunity is now open. Ms. Senzee stated that two formal resolutions regarding the Historic Preservation Fund Grant opportunity have been provided in the packet. Resolution 2021-03 is for a project to hire a consultant to produce Design Guidelines. This grant would provide $50,000 and the City would provide a 40% match. Mr. Berendzen moved and Mr. Wheat seconded to approve Resolution 2021-03. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Senzee stated that at the last meeting she asked commissioners for their thoughts on other projects. She said that the City could continue to survey the West Main area or survey a commercial area. Ms. Deetz inquired about how big an area needs to be for a commercial building National Register listing. Ms. Deetz pointed out that the 600 block of E. High and the Ecco Lounge area is not listed on the National Register and these locations could be potential historic preservation fund grant projects. Ms. Senzee stated that more survey work could be conducted near the West Main; Lower Jefferson, and Waterworks Complex or look at some of the commercial areas of the City. Ms. Senzee stated that Resolution 2021-04 is for continuing survey work in the West Main Street area. This grant would provide $23,000 and the City would provide a 40% match. Mr. Wheat motioned and Ms. Patterson seconded to approve Resolution 2021-01. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Senzee asked commissioners to have ideas for another project in case there is another round of historic preservation funding that the City could pursue. Other Business A. Historic Preservation Code Revision Committee Update Mr. Schaefer and Ms. Senzee gave a summary of the last Historic Preservation Code Revision Committee meeting. Mr. Schaefer explained that there was discussion about the 75% of property owners' signatures required to create a local historic district. Ms. Senzee explained that the committee discussed replacing the 75% rule with a public hearing similar to a planning and zoning case. Ms. Senzee stated that the committee had a conversation about the Foot District. The Foot District is not codified and has no land-use restrictions. It is a historic district by proclamation. Ms. Senzee stated that there is a question about what the City should do with the Foot District and how to preserve history and places that are no longer present. Ms. Senzee said that there is an archaeological component that could be pursued. Ms. Senzee stated that a cultural historic district or an honorary historic that is codified may be a viable option in keeping the preservation of its history alive. B. Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Ms. Senzee stated that the grant is designed to stimulate historic preservation in an area that needs help. This grant can fund construction projects. When applying for the grant, City staff utilized the exterior structural survey to identify buildings that need to be addressed. Ms. Senzee explained that 59% of the buildings surveyed had structural issues identified. Ms. Senzee stated that Jefferson City is one of eleven recipients in the country to receive this grant. Ms. Senzee stated that the application process may potentially begin in 9-10 months. C. Preservation Month- May 2022 Ms. Deetz recommended waiting to find out what the Missouri Preservation Conference is planning to do before the Historic Preservation Commission plans activities Dates to Remember A. Next Regular Meeting Date-October 12, 2021 Adjournment Ms. Patterson moved and Mr. Berendzen seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.