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Regular Meeting – Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Council Chambers – John G. Christy Municipal Building
320 E. McCarty Street/Virtual WebEx Meeting
Commission Members Present Attendance Record
Donna Deetz, Chairperson (via WebEx) 4 of 4
Alan Wheat, Vice Chairperson 4 of 4
Gail Jones 4 of 4
Tiffany Patterson 4 of 4
Michael Berendzen 4 of 4
Commission Members Absent Attendance Record
Steven Hoffman 0 of 4
Brad Schaefer 3 of 4
Council Liaison Present
Laura Ward
Staff Present
Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor
Karlie Reinkemeyer, Neighborhood Services Specialist
Ryan Moehlman
Guests Present
Eric Hubbard, Dick Otke Construction
Nathan Muessing, Muessing Construction/Show Me Assets
Rena Kuster, Mid Mo Earth Movers
Nicole Roberts-Hillen, News Tribune
Ryan Mertens, Show Me Assets
Cole Lodge
Call to Order
Mr. Wheat called the meeting to order at 6:15 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
Ms. Patterson moved and Mr. Berendzen seconded to approve the minutes from March 8, 2022,
regular meeting as written. The motion passed unanimously.
Demolition Clearance Public Hearing (Over 100 Years Old)-918 W. McCarty Street
Ms. Senzee gave an overview of the staff report and explained that the request is to demolish a
single-family residence at 918 W. McCarty Street. The structure was built in 1910. The property
is located in the W. Main Phase II Survey Area. According to David L. Taylor, Historic Preservation
Consultant, this structure can be deemed “contributing” due to its association with George David
Warburton. Mr. Warburton was a blind musician who provided music lessons for children and he
also sold brooms. Ms. Senzee explained that the staff recommendation is the approval of the
demolition clearance application of 918 W. McCarty Street.
Mr. Berendzen moved and Ms. Jones seconded to approve the demolition clearance application
for 918 W. McCarty Street. The motion carried three votes in favor of the motion and two votes
against the motion.
Aye: Alan Wheat, Mike Berendzen, and Gail Jones
Nay: Tiffany Patterson and Donna Deetz
Demolition Clearance Public Hearing (Over 100 Years Old)-920 W. McCarty Street
Ms. Senzee gave an overview of the staff report and explained that the request is to demolish a
single-family residence at 920 W. McCarty Street. The structure was built in 1910. The property
is located in the W. Main Phase II Survey Area. According to David L. Taylor, Historic Preservation
Consultant, this structure can be deemed “non-contributing” due to its pop-up addition. Ms.
Senzee explained that the staff recommendation is the approval of the demolition clearance
application of 920 W. McCarty Street.
Mr. Berendzen moved and Ms. Jones seconded to approve the demolition clearance application
for 920 W. McCarty Street. The motion carried three votes in favor of the motion and two votes
against the motion.
Aye: Alan Wheat, Mike Berendzen, and Gail Jones
Nay: Tiffany Patterson and Donna Deetz
Demolition Clearance (Over 100 Years Old)-901 Jefferson Street
Ryan Mertens, the property owner of 901 Jefferson, gave his testimony regarding the demolition
of 901 Jefferson Street. Mr. Mertens stated that cost estimates to repair the structure reached
$1-1.5 million. Mr. Mertens explained that the building looks good from the outside, but the
inside is in disrepair and unsafe due to a fire burn.
Ms. Senzee gave an overview of the staff report. Ms. Senzee explained that the structure located
at 901 Jefferson was constructed in 1889. Ms. Senzee explained that the structure suffered from
a fire burn. The property was declared “dangerous”. Mr. Mertens submitted the demo permit
and the declaration came after the demo application was received. The property does not hold
sufficient historical significance. Ms. Senzee explained that the staff recommendation is the
approval of the demolition clearance application for 901 Jefferson Street.
Mr. Berendzen moved and Ms. Jones seconded to approve the demolition clearance application
for 901 Jefferson Street. The motion carried four votes in favor of the motion and one vote
against the motion.
Aye: Alan Wheat, Mike Berendzen, Gail Jones, and Donna Deetz
Nay: Tiffany Patterson
Demolition Review (Under 100 Years Old)- 510 Boonville Road
Ms. Senzee gave an overview of the staff report and explained that the request is to demolish a
single-family residence at 510 Boonville Road. The structure was built in 1955. The property
owners outlined in the application that the foundation is failing and the interior is extremely
outdated. The property owners plan to redevelop a single-family home. The property does not
hold sufficient historical significance. Ms. Senzee explained that the staff recommendation is the
approval of the demolition review application for 510 Boonville Road.
Ms. Patterson asked how far out this property is compared to the ongoing survey work of the W.
Main area. Ms. Senzee explained that it is quite a way away from the ongoing survey work. Ms.
Senzee explained that the surrounding properties were built around the same time and are
ranch-style homes.
Mr. Berendzen moved and Ms. Jones seconded to approve the demolition review application for
510 Boonville Road. The motion passed unanimously.
Aye: Donna Deetz, Gail Jones, Tiffany Patterson, Alan Wheat, and Mike Berendzen
Nay: None
New Business
A. Section 106: Adams-Hickory Sidewalk
Ms. Senzee explained that anytime federal funds are used an environmental reveiew must be
completed. A component of the environmental review is Section 106. Ms. Senzee explained that
the project is to repair and construct new Adams-Hickory sidewalks.
Ms. Patterson motioned and Mr. Berendzen 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.
B. Section 106: 101 Jackson Street
Ms. Senzee explained that anytime federal funds are used an environmental review must be
completed. A component of the environmenta reviewl is Section 106. Ms. Senzee explained that
the project is to rehabilitate 101 Jackson Street. Transformational Housing will completely rehab
the structure and once completed it will provide low-moderate income housing.
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.
C. Resolution 2021-05: Architectural/Structural Assessment Report for E. Capitol Avenue
Properties
Ms. Senzee explained that a supporting Resolution from the Commission is required for the
Historic Preservation Fund grant application.
Ms. Senzee explained that the project is to hire a consultant to produce an
Architectural/Structural Assessment Report which will evaluate threatened contributing
buildings in the Capitol Avenue Historic District; and the grant, if awarded, would provide
approximately $16,800 for the project to the City for the purposes stated above; and the grant
would require the City to provide 40% match by means of cash.
Ms. Senzee explained that the last three historic preservation fund grant projects all came in
under budget. The remaining funds have to be spent by September. Ms. Senzee explained that
city staff and Dept. of Natural Resources staff are checking to see if the remaining funds can be
spent on this project.
Ms. Deetz motioned and Ms. Patterson seconded to support Resolution 2021-05. The motion
passed unanimously.
Other Business
A. Code Revision Committee Update
Ms. Senzee explained that the committee has reviewed the criteria for nomination of a local
historic district and the committee has determined that local landmarks will be honorary and will
have no land-use regulations. These are recommendations and the decisions are not final. Ms.
Senzee explained that a proposal for a “historic heritage district” be included. Ms. Senzee
explained that a historical heritage district would identify boundaries of places where structures
no longer exist and document them in the historical records. The Foot and Lafayette area is an
example. There will be no land use regulations for a historic heritage district.
B. E. Capital Avenue Update
Ms. Senzee explained that the City Council approved a supplemental appropriation for the
acquisition and potential demolition of the Barbara Buescher properties on E. Capitol Avenue.
Ms. Senzee stated that this does not mean the buildings will be immediately demolished. The
ordinance that was passed requires city staff to come up with a plan for redevelopment. Ms.
Senzee explained that the City is currently trying to obtain HPF funding to hire a structural
engineer to examine some properties and give a good assessment and see what kind of condition
the properties are in.
C. Urban Redevelopment Corporation, Chapter 353
Mr. Moehlman explained what Chapter 353 is. He stated that Chapter 353 is a redevelopment
tool. Mr. Moehlman stated that one of the powers of Chapter 353 is the ability to grant tax
abatements, effectuate tax abatements, and acquire blighted properties through any authorized
acquisition, including the use of the eminent domain. Mr. Moehlman said the Urban
Redevelopment Corporation can be used for the acquisition of blighted properties. Properties
must be declared blighted by City Council.
Preservation Month-May 2022
Ms. Senzee explained that the City now has access to the Historic Preservation Commission’s
Facebook Page. Ms. Senzee encouraged commissioners to let staff know of any posts they would
like shared during Preservation Month. Ms. Senzee said Nancy Arnold may give a presentation
on cleaning tombstones in the future.
D. Missouri Preservation Conference- June 13-15, 2022
Ms. Senzee explained that Jefferson City is hosting the Missouri Preservation Conference. If
commissioners are interested in going, please contact city staff.
Ms. Senzee explained that the Frank Miller Historic District was officially listed on the National
Register.
Public Comment
No public comments.
Dates to Remember
A. Next Regular Meeting Date-May 10, 2022
Adjournment
Mr. Berendzen moved and Ms. Patterson seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 p.m. The
motion passed unanimously.