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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-07-12 minutesCity of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Regular Meeting – Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Council Chambers – John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 E. McCarty Street/Virtual WebEx Meeting 1 Commission Members Present Attendance Record Donna Deetz, Chairperson 6 of 6 Alan Wheat, Vice Chairperson 6 of 6 Gail Jones 6 of 6 Tiffany Patterson 6 of 6 Michael Berendzen 6 of 6 Brad Schaefer 4 of 6 Christine Boston 2 of 2 Commission Members Absent Attendance Record Steven Hoffman 0 of 6 Council Liaison Present Laura Ward Staff Present Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor Karlie Reinkemeyer, Neighborhood Services Specialist Dustin Birch, Associate City Attorney Guests Present Anna Watson, News Tribune Bradley and Brittany Schlup, Property Owner of 407 Lafayette Street Rory Krupp, Historic Preservation Consultant for Owen & Eastlake 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 printed. The motion passed unanimously. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes Mr. Wheat moved and Ms. Patterson seconded to approve the minutes from June 14, 2022, regular meeting as written. The motion passed unanimously. Old Business A. 407 Lafayette Street-New Porch Addition Ms. Senzee explained that at the June 14, 2022, Historic Preservation Commission, the commission denied the building permit for a new porch for 407 Lafayette Street. The commission denied the permit because the porch design did not fit the design guidelines of the School Street 2 Historic District. Ms. Senzee explained that the property owners came to City Hall after the June 14 meeting, and spoke with the Legal Department and Building Official. It was recommended that the property owners re-apply. Mr. Birch stated that the commission has the authority on how to interpret the design guidelines. Mr. Birch explained that extenuating circumstances may warrant an exception to the design guidelines. Mr. Berendzen explained that the commission did not receive a drawing or plan of what the new porch would look like and that caused an objection to approve the building permit. Mr. Birch stated that the commission does have the discretion to approve a buil ding permit for work that may vary from design guidelines. Ms. Patterson stated that the commission needs to remain consistent in how it assesses applications and transparent on why the decisions are made. Ms. Schlup stated that they didn’t know that they needed to submit a plan to the Historic Preservation Commission and they were not aware of the design guidelines. Ms. Schlup explained that they designed the front porch for 407 Lafayette to look similar to the neighboring porches such as 409 Lafayette Street. Mr. Berendzen asked the property owners if the porch at 628 School Street was similar to what they are doing for 407 Lafayette Street. Mr. Schlup said yes. Mr. Berendzen motioned and Ms. Jones seconded to approve the building permit with the assurance that the porch of 407 Lafayette Street is built similar to 628 School Street. The motion passed unanimously. New Business A. Draft Historic Context Update-Rory Krupp Mr. Krupp gave an update on the historic context project. Mr. Krupp said they are writing about the expansion and development of Jefferson City. Topography, street patterns, neighborhoods, parks, and infrastructure have all been examined. Mr. Krupp stated the project will be wrapped up in early August. B. Section 106-Early Explorers Preschool Ms. Senzee explained that when federal funds are spent an environmental review must be completed and a part of that is the Section 106 Review. Early Explorers Preschool received CARES funds which initiated the Section 106 Review. The preschool is requesting to use funds to add an addition to make the classrooms larger. Ms. Patterson asked if the addition will take place on previously disturbed ground. Ms. Senzee said yes and a playground is currently on the site. There was discussion surrounding the concern of archaeological findings on the site. Mr. Berendzen moved and Mr. Wheat seconded the motion that after review of the initial submission, the project area has a low potential for the occurrence of cultural resources. The motion passed unanimously. C. Verizon Wireless Tower-Invitation to Comment Ms. Senzee explained that the Historic Preservation Commission received an invitation to comment on the installation of wireless towers on the Missouri State Capitol Building. Ms. Patterson motioned and Mr. Berendzen seconded to approve the motion that the installation of the towers should not be seen obviously, obstruct the line of sight, the towers should not be seen 3 from the ground level, and the towers should not impact the historic materials of the structure. The motion passed unanimously. D. Missouri State Penitentiary-National Register Nomination Ms. Senzee stated that she submitted a National Register Nomination for the Missouri State Penitentiary. Ms. Senzee asked commissioners to review and provide comments. The deadline for the City of Jefferson to address comments from the State Historic Preservation Office is August 15, 2022. The Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation will meet on October 14, 2022, to determine if the nomination will move forward. Other Business A. Code Revision Update Ms. Deetz stated that the code revision committee is making great progress in the last months. Ms. Deetz explained that the committee is looking at the dangerous building section of the draft code. Ms. Senzee explained that the committee is about 3 -4 months away from sending out the draft code to the public and other stakeholders for their review. B. E. Capitol Avenue Update Ms. Senzee explained that City Council will vote on the contract with Allstate Consultants on July 18, 2022. This project will allow for a structural engineer to survey five properties along E. Capitol Avenue. Ms. Senzee stated that Brad Schaefer helped score the RFQs as representation from the Historic Preservation Commission. Public Comment No public comments. Dates to Remember A. Next Regular Meeting-August 9, 2022 Adjournment Ms. Patterson moved and Mr. Berendzen seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. 4