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Regular Meeting – Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Council Chambers – John G. Christy Municipal Building
320 E. McCarty Street/Virtual WebEx Meeting
Commission Members Present Attendance Record
Donna Deetz, Chairperson 9 of 9
Alan Wheat, Vice Chairperson 8 of 9
Gail Jones 7 of 9
Michael Berendzen 9 of 9
Tiffany Patterson 8 of 9
Commission Members Absent Attendance Record
Gregory Bemboom 4 of 9
Brad Schaefer 7 of 9
Steven Hoffman 6 of 9
Council Liaison Present
Laura Ward
Staff Present
Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor
Karlie Reinkemeyer, Neighborhood Services Specialist
Guests Present
Michael Shine, News Tribune
Call to Order
Ms. Deetz called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Berendzen moved to amend the agenda and add discussion of the Landmark Awards to
Other Business, and Ms. Patterson seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Patterson moved and Mr. Berendzen seconded to adopt the agenda as amended. The
motion passed unanimously.
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes
Mr. Wheat moved and Ms. Patterson seconded to approve the minutes from the September
14, 2021, Regular Meeting as written. The motion passed unanimously.
Demolition Review Application (50-99 Years Old)
Ms. Senzee explained that the property under consideration for demolition review is 623
Waverly Street. According to Mid Mo GIS the structure was constructed in 1935. Ms. Senzee
stated the owner informed city staff that he plans to demolish the structure and keep the lot
vacant or build a new rental house. The owner of the property indicated that the structure does
not have a foundation and the floor is rotting out. The property does not hold stand-alone
historical significance in terms of heritage, cultural, or architecturally. Staff recommendation for
this property is demolition.
Mr. Berendzen motioned and Ms. Patterson seconded to approve the demolition review
application for 623 Waverly Street. Ms. Patterson inquired what would happen if the motion
died. Ms. Senzee stated there would be an appeal process that the property owner could take
to City Council. Ms. Patterson stated that the 623 Waverly is not individually eligible for listing
in the National Register, but the area is worthy of survey. Ms. Patterson stated there are
historic homes and interesting historic properties in the larger neighborhood area.
Ms. Patterson withdrew her second to approve the demolition review application. The motion
died.
Mr. Berendzen stated that even though the motion died because there was no second it leaves
the application in limbo status. Mr. Berendzen asked if it would be better to vote on it. He
stated that it may be better to have a positive motion, second it, and then vote on it. This will
ensure that the application doesn’t remain in limbo status.
Mr. Berendzen motioned and Mr. Wheat seconded to approve the demolition review
application for 623 Waverly Street. Aye: None. Nay: Ms. Deetz, Ms. Jones, Ms. Patterson, Mr.
Berendzen, and Mr. Wheat. The motion was denied.
Other Business
A. Historic Preservation Code Revision Committee Update
Ms. Deetz explained that there was discussion about the nomination of local historic districts
and local landmarks. Ms. Deetz stated the committee reached a consensus that local historic
districts and local landmarks can be applied for by the Historic Preservation Commission, City
Council, and property owners in the respective area. Ms. Deetz explained that this will address
the needs of the Foot District and will help people who own property in this area. Ms. Deetz
said the code revision process will take approximately eighteen-months to complete.
Ms. Senzee stated that the current code requires 75% of property owners to sign off on a local
historic district application. Ms. Senzee stated this was a concern of the code revision
committee. The committee replaced this percentage requirement with a public hearing process
similar to a zoning case.
B. Landmark Awards
Ms. Deetz explained that the procedure for reviewing building permit applications for
structures that are local landmarks or located in a local historic district are supposed to be
reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission. Ms. Deetz explained that many property
owners were not aware of this. Section 8-46 in the City Code states:
After a landmark or historic is designated by ordinance each, application for building
permit within the area so designated shall be referred to the CJHPC for review at a
regularly scheduled CJHPC meeting.
Ms. Deetz stated that the 2022 Landmark Awardees should be reminded of this requirement.
Councilwoman Ward stated that this requirement is listed on the application. Ms. Senzee
stated that historically this award as been more of an honorary award and the land-use review
process has not be implemented. Ms. Senzee explained that the local landmark designation is
not being made clear through real estate transactions. She stated the code revision committee
is considering a deed on the property to make sure that as properties are sold the designation
will remain tied to the property. Ms. Deetz stated she wanted the Historic Preservation
Commissioners to be aware of this because the issue has been brought forward in the Historic
Preservation Code Revision Committee meetings.
C. Historic Preservation Fund Grants
Ms. Senzee stated the City submitted a Historic Preservation Fund grant application for design
guidelines and for a survey of the West Main Phase III: Jefferson Heights; Wolffs; Carlins
Additions; and High Point Place subdivisions. Ms. Senzee explained that the survey work will
pick up where the West Main Phase II survey ended.
D. Preservation Month-May 2022
Ms. Senzee asked the commissioners to plan activities for Preservation Month in May 2022. Ms.
Senzee stated in June 2022, Jefferson City is hosting the State Historic Preservation Conference.
Ms. Deetz said a possible ideas could include open training sessions. She stated a special
planning meeting may be necessary. Ms. Patterson said a “Did You Know” or “Selfie Stop”
projects could be an acitivities that would highlight history of Jefferson City.
Dates to Remember
A. Next Regular Meeting Date-November 9, 2021.
Adjournment
Mr. Wheat moved and Mr. Berendzen seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. The
motion passed unanimously.