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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-05-11 minutesCity of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Regular Meeting – Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Council Chambers – John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 E. McCarty Street/Virtual WebEx Meeting   Commission Members Present Attendance Record Donna Deetz, Chairperson 4 of 4 Alan Wheat, Vice Chairperson 4 of 4 Tiffany Patterson 4 of 4 Gail Jones 3 of 4 Brad Schaefer 4 of 4 Michael Berendzen 4 of 4 Gregory Bemboom 3 of 4 Steven Hoffman 3 of 4 Commission Members Absent Attendance Record Mary Schantz 3 of 4 Council Liaison Present Laura Ward Staff Present Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor Karlie Reinkemeyer, Neighborhood Services Specialist Guests Present Michael Shine, News Tribune Dalton Green, Intern for Dept. of Planning and Protective Services Call to Order Ms. Deetz called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Adoption of Agenda Ms. Patterson moved and Ms. Jones seconded to adopt the agenda as written. The motion passed unanimously. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes Mr. Wheat moved and Ms. Jones seconded to approve the minutes from the April 13, 2021 Regular Meeting as written. The motion passed unanimously. Communications Received A. National Register Nominations Ms. Senzee explained that the City received two communications received from the State Historic Preservation Office regarding the National Register Nominations of Simonsen High School and Orchard Acres/Sugarbaker Property. Ms. Senzee stated that the Historic Preservation Commission has approved the recommendation as the Certified Local Government for both properties, but the nominations were in draft status and not ready to go to the Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Ms. Senzee stated she has communicated with the State Historic Preservation Office specifically about the Simonsen High School application. There are a few components of the application that need addressed, but the State Historic Preservation Office believes it will go on the July 17, 2021 agenda for the Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.     Ms. Senzee asked the commission that the second draft nominations move forward. Ms. Deetz determined a consensus for the nominations to move forward. New Business A. Façade Committee Ms. Senzee explained that there is an interest in consolidating the boards and commissions within the City of Jefferson. Ms. Deetz asked if there was anything budgeted for the Façade Committee. Ms. Senzee explained that the only thing budgeted are the existing obligations such as a property tax reimbursement. Ms. Senzee asked the Historic Preservation Commission to approve absorbing the role, powers, and duties of the Façade Committee. Mr. Berendzen motioned and Ms. Jones seconded to approve the consolidation of the Façade Committee under the Historic Preservation Commission. The motion passed unanimously. Other Business A. Historic Preservation Mapping Project Ms. Senzee introduced Dalton Green who completed an internship with the Department of Planning and Protective Services. Ms. Senzee explained that Mr. Green was tasked with digitizing architectural surveys and other historical information. Mr. Green gave an overview of his project which entailed scanning documents, creating a data tracking spreadsheet and then working with the GIS department to make a site where these historical documents are linked to property addresses. The goal is to make the site accessible to the public. Ms. Senzee explained that the City plans to partner with the Historic City of Jefferson on digitizing pictures, newspaper articles, and other historical documents. Mr. Wheat asked if the data can be modified if errors are made. Ms. Senzee explained that the data can be changed easily to make the data accurate. B. Historic Preservation Code Update Ms. Senzee explained that the Resolution to create the Special Committee will be presented at the Public Works and Planning meeting on May 13, 2021. If approved the Resolution will go to City Council meeting on May 17, 2021. The Resolution will be the establishment of the stakeholders committee. The City Council Meeting on June 7, will be when the Mayor appoints the members of the special committee. Ms. Senzee explained that currently there are 12 members. Ms. Senzee explained that the first meeting will be in July. C. Section 106-Demolition of 108 Jackson Street Ms. Senzee explained that the property at 108 Jackson Street has been declared a dangerous building by City of Jefferson’s Code Enforcement. Ms. Senzee explained that the building has had a hole in the roof for two years and the floors do not exist anymore. Ms. Senzee explained that the City is proposing to use Neighborhood Stabilization funds from the HUD Program to demolish the structure. The estimated cost is between $80,000- $90,000. The structure will require a wet demo due to asbestos removal. Ms. Senzee explained that the Section 106 Process has been started. The City will have to mitigate the loss of a cultural resource because of the adverse effect of the demolition. Ms. Deetz asked if anything can be salvaged from the house. Ms. Senzee explained that the house is not safe to enter and the property is privately owned by Barbara Buescher and anyone interested in salvaging items would need permission from her. D. Certified Local Government Training Ms. Senzee stated that the National Parks Service has an online webinar on May 19th highlighting “Balancing Flood Mitigation and Preservation for Historic Buildings”. Ms. Senzee explained that city staff will participate in the training.     Dates to Remember A. Next Regular Meeting Date-June 8, 2021 B. Historic City of Jefferson Banquet-May 16, 2021 at 12:45 p.m. Adjournment Ms. Patterson moved and Mr. Wheat seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.