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.