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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-02-08 minutesCity of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission Minutes Regular Meeting – Tuesday, February 8, 2022 Boone-Bancroft Room – John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 E. McCarty Street/Virtual WebEx Meeting Commission Members Present Attendance Record Donna Deetz, Chairperson 2 of 2 Alan Wheat, Vice Chairperson 2 of 2 Gail Jones 2 of 2 Tiffany Patterson 2 of 2 Brad Schaefer 2 of 2 Commission Members Absent Attendance Record Steven Hoffman 0 of 1 Michael Berendzen 0 of 1 Council Liaison Present Laura Ward Staff Present Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor Karlie Reinkemeyer, Neighborhood Services Specialist Anne Stratman, Neighborhood Services Specialist Dawn Kirchner, Neighborhood Services Specialist Guests Present Rory Krupp, Owen & Eastlake Historic Preservation Consultant Call to Order Ms. Deetz called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Adoption of Agenda Ms. Patterson moved and Ms. Jones 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 January 16, 2022, Regular Meeting as written. The motion passed unanimously. Old Business A. Historic Preservation Commission Work Session Ms. Deetz passed around a hard copy with dates to schedule a Historic Preservation Commission work session. She asked commissioners to select dates that they are available. New Business A. Landmark Awards Ms. Senzee stated that the Landmark Awards would normally be open at this time. Ms. Senzee explained that the Code Revision Committee is reviewing the current Landmark Award code. Ms. Senzee asked the commissioners if they want to open the Landmark Awards now or wait until the new historic preservation code is finalized. Ms. Deetz and Mr. Schaefer recommended waiting to open the Landmark Awards in case there are changes in the code. Ms. Senzee explained that the Landmark Award application is based on what is found in the city code, so changes to the application are limited. Mr. Wheat moved and Ms. Patterson seconded to delay opening the Landmark Award Application until the Code Revision Committee finalizes any changes to the Landmark Award code. The motion passed unanimously. B. Historic Context- Rory Krupp Ms. Senzee stated that the City of Jefferson pursued Historic Preservation funds to hire a consultant that will produce a historic context of the City. Ms. Senzee explained that a historic context will tell us the developmental history of the City. The historic context is identified as a key component in the 2019 Historic Preservation Plan. Ms. Senzee explained that a Request for Proposals and the best bid was Owen & Eastlake. As part of the grant milestones, Owen & Eastlake have to hold two public meetings. Ms. Senzee explained that the February 8th meeting is the first public meeting for Owen & Eastlake. Ms. Senzee introduced Rory Krupp from Owen & Eastlake. Mr. Krupp explained that Owen & Eastlake have already started gathering information. Mr. Krupp said the context will look at the developmental history of neighborhoods, and answer the question of “how did we get here?”. Mr. Krupp said the finished product will provide insight on how to prioritize buildings and neighborhoods in the historical sense. Mr. Krupp said the context will also touch on economic development suggestions, what structures are in danger and what structures should be saved immediately, developmental patterns, examine transportation patterns and educational institutions. Mr. Krupp stated that NAACP files are often used for components of the context that touch on African- American communities and history. Mr. Krupp explained that Owen & Eastlake have completed a civil rights context for the State of Ohio and a context for an African American neighborhood in Louisville. Mr. Krupp said the context will cover everything including the good and the bad. Mr. Krupp plans to come to Jefferson City at the beginning of March to look around the City for a couple of weeks. Ms. Senzee explained that the City will provide old city plans and old maps to Mr. Krupp. Ms. Senzee explained that commissioners have ties to other resources that would be an asset to the historic context. Other Business A. Code Revision Update Ms. Deetz explained that the Code Revision Committee did not meet on February 3rd due to the snow and weather. Ms. Senzee stated that city staff is continuing work on the code and will have the attorney review it. Ms. Senzee said at the next Code Revision Committee the committee will be reviewing the “Review” processes for local historic districts and local landmarks. Ms. Senzee explained that Glover Brown is interested in pursuing an ordinance that would codify the boundaries of the Historic Foot District and codify the Historic Foot District as a local historic district. The ordinance would have no land- use restrictions. Ms. Senzee explained that Mr. Brown may be coming before the Historic Preservation Commission to request this ordinance. B. Preservation Month-May 2022 Ms. Senzee stated that the tentative work session would allow the commissioners to discuss Preservation Month activities more in-depth. C. Missouri Preservation Conference- June 13-15, 2022 Ms. Senzee stated that she has not heard anything if the Missouri Preservation Conference is still being held. Ms. Deetz said that she has heard that it is still scheduled. Ms. Patterson stated that the Missouri Conference on History is March 16-18, 2022 in Jefferson City, Missouri. Public Comment Dates to Remember A. Next Regular Meeting Date-March 8, 2022. Adjournment Ms. Patterson moved and Ms. Jones seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:31 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.