HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-02-09 minutesCity of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
Regular Meeting – Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Virtual WebEx Meeting
Commission Members Present Attendance Record
Donna Deetz, Chairperson 1 of 1
Alan Wheat, Vice Chairperson 1 of 1
Tiffany Patterson 1 of 1
Gail Jones 1 of 1
Brad Schaefer 1 of 1
Michael Berendzen 1 of 1
Gregory Bemboom 1 of 1
Mary Schantz 1 of 1
Commission Members Absent Attendance Record
Steven Hoffman 0 of 1
Council Liaison Present
Laura Ward
Staff Present
Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor
Karlie Reinkemeyer, Neighborhood Services Specialist
Dustin Birch, Associate City Counselor
Guests Present
Frank Underwood
Call to Order
Ms. Deetz called the meeting to order at 6:01p.m.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Wheat moved and Ms. Jones seconded to adopt the agenda as reordered. The motion
passed unanimously.
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes
Mr. Berendzen moved and Ms. Patterson seconded to approve the minutes from the December
8, 2020 Regular Meeting as written. The motion passed unanimously.
Communication Received
Ms. Senzee stated that the City received two National Register nominations from the State
Historic Preservation Office. The nominations were for Simonsen High School, 501 E. Miller St.,
and Orchard Acres/Sugarbaker Property, 2113 W. Main St. 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 Simonsen High School met
the criteria of significance and that the property retains its integrity and historic character from its
period of significance.
Mr. Berendzen moved and Mr. Wheat seconded to confirm that Simonsen High Schools meets
the criteria of significance for the National Register. The motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Patterson motioned and Ms. Jones seconded to amend the original motion in order to
include that the property retains efficient integrity to convey its significance. The motion passed
unanimously.
Ms. Deetz explained the motion to amend the original motion regarding the integrity and meets
the criteria of significance. The motion to amend passed unanimously.
Ms. Deetz moved and Mr. Wheat seconded to recommend that the property is significant,
retains integrity, and is eligible for the National Register. The motion passed unanimously.
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 Orchard Acres/Sugarbaker
Property met the criteria of significance by being associated with the lives of persons significant
in our past and by embodying the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of
construction. Ms., Senzee stated that the preparer of the application explained that Jefferson
City does not have a lot of colonial revival properties.
Ms. Schantz moved and Mr. Wheat seconded that the commission recommends that the
property is significant, retains integrity, and is eligible for the National Register. The motion
passed unanimously.
Demolition Clearance Public Hearing (Over 100 Years Old)- 410 Union Street
Ms. Senzee read the format of the public hearing and order of testimony. Ms. Senzee gave an
overview of the staff report and explained that the property is owned by the Jefferson City
School District. The demo request is to demolish a single-family residence at 410 Union Street.
The residence was constructed in 1909. Ms. Senzee explained that the structure does not hold
sufficient historical significance. Ms. Senzee stated that staff recommends to approve the
demolition of 410 Union Street.
Mr. Frank Underwood gave testimony explaining that the Jefferson City School District will be
developing sport fields in the area.
Mr. Berendzen motioned and Ms. Jones seconded to approve the demolition clearance
application for 410 Union Street. The motion passed unanimously.
Demolition Clearance Public Hearing (Over 100 Years Old)- 308 Case Avenue
Ms. Senzee gave an overview of the staff report and explained that the request is to demolish a
single-family residence at 308 Case Avenue. The structure was built in 1920. The property is
owned by Capital Region Medical Center. Ms. Senzee explained that the property does not hold
sufficient historical significance. Ms. Senzee explained that staff recommends approval of the
demolition clearance application of 308 Case Avenue.
Mr. Berendzen moved and Ms. Jones seconded to approve the demolition clearance application
for 308 Case Avenue. The motion passed unanimously.
Demolition Review (50-99 Years Old- 413 Case Avenue
Ms. Senzee gave an overview of the staff report and explained the purpose of the request is to
demolish a single-family residence located at 413 Case Avenue. The structure was built
between 1929-1931 and is owned by the Jefferson City School District. Ms. Senzee explained
that the property does not hold historical significance. Ms. Senzee stated that staff recommends
approval of the demolition review application for 413 Case Avenue.
Mr. Berendzen moved and Ms. Jones seconded to approve the demolition review application for
413 Case Avenue. The motion passed unanimously.
New Business
A. Section 106 Review- 627 Georgia Street
Ms. Senzee explained that the 627 Georgia Street is potentially receiving Community
Development Block Grant funds to put in a new heating and cooling system. Ms. Senzee stated
that a Section 106 Review is necessary because of the use of federal funds.
Mr. Berendzen motioned and Ms. Patterson seconded that adequate documentation has been
provided and there will be no historic properties affected by the current project and is approved
by this commission. The motion passed unanimously.
Other Business
A. Landmark Awards
Ms. Senzee stated that the City is accepting Landmark Award applications until February 28th,
2021. The Historic Preservation Commission would vote on applications in March and the City
Council will pass the applications in April.
Dates to Remember
A. Next Regular Meeting Date, March 9, 2021.
Adjournment
Mr. Berendzen moved and Mr. Wheat seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:37 p.m. The motion
passed unanimously.