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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-10-12 minutesCity of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission Minutes 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.