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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-09-13 minutesCity of Jefferson Historic Preservation Regular Meeting - September 13, 2022 Council Chambers – John G. Christy Municipal Building 320 E. McCarty Street/Virtual WebEx Meeting 1 Commission Members Present Attendance Record Donna Deetz, Chairperson 7 of 7 Alan Wheat, Vice Chairperson 7 of 7 Gail Jones 7 of 7 Tiffany Patterson 7 of 7 Michael Berendzen 7 of 7 Brad Schaefer 5 of 7 Christine Boston 3 of 3 Debra Foster Greene 1 of 1 Council Liaison Present Laura Ward Staff Present Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor Anne Stratman, Neighborhood Services Specialist Ryan Moehlman, City Attorney Guests Present Anna Watson, News Tribune Jerry & Renee Dooling, owners of 223 Capitol Court Ben Scheulen, owner of 1732 & 1736 Vieth Drive 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 July 12, 2022, regular meeting as written. The motion passed unanimously. Communications Received A. National Register Nomination-Missouri State Penitentiary Historic District Ms. Senzee explained that the City received a piece of correspondence from the State Historic Preservation Office regarding the National Register Nomination for the Missouri State Penitentiary Historic District. The deadline for the City of Jefferson to address comments from the State Historic Preservation Office was August 15, 2022. We wanted to make October 14, 2022, Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Due to the amount of information 2 requested we are going to try for the January 2023 meeting. The SHPO wanted additional photos and figures added to the register nomination. Ms. Senzee asked commissioners to review and provide comments. Demolition Clearance (Over 100 Years Old) A. 317 Stadium Boulevard Ms. Senzee gave an overview of the staff report and explained that the request is to demolish a single-family residence at 317 Stadium Boulevard. According to MidMOGIS, the structure was constructed in 1925. Upon further research, the property’s original address was 408 Russell Avenue. This property first appeared in City Directories in 1921. This property is owned by Capital Region Medical Center. Ms. Senzee explained that the staff recommendation is the approval of the demolition review application of 317 Stadium Boulevard. No one spoke in favor or opposition to this request. Mr. Berendzen moved and Dr. Greene seconded to approve the demolition clearance application for 317 Stadium Boulevard. The motion passed unanimously. B. 1732 Vieth Drive Ms. Senzee gave an overview of the staff report and explained that the request is to demolish a single-family residence at 1732 Vieth Drive. According to MidMOGIS the structure located at 1732 Vieth Drive was constructed in 1900. The property is owned by Jefferson City Manor Inc. Ms. Senzee explained that the staff recommendation is the approval of the demolition review application of 1732 Vieth Drive. Mr. Ben Scheulen, the owner of 1732 Vieth Drive, spoke regarding this request. They acquired the property a couple of years ago with the intent to expand our facility. That has been put on hold however we have had issues with trespassers and would like to clear off the property to prevent further issues. No one spoke in opposition to this request. Mr. Berendzen moved and Mr. Schaefer seconded to approve the demolition clearance application for 1732 Vieth Drive. Demolition Review (Under 100 Years Old) A. 315 Stadium Boulevard Ms. Senzee gave an overview of the staff report and explained that the request is to demolish a single-family residence at 315 Stadium Boulevard. According to MidMOGIS the structure located at 315 Stadium Boulevard was constructed in 1925. Upon further research, the original address of 315 Stadium was 412 Russell Avenue. This property first appeared in City Directories in 1929. The property is owned by Capital Region Medical Center. The Historic Southside/Old Munichburg District & Neighborhood Plan identifies this area to be redeveloped for institutional land use. Ms. Senzee explained that the staff recommendation is the approval of the demolition review application of 315 Stadium Boulevard. 3 Mr. Berendzen moved and Dr. Greene seconded to approve the demolition review application for 315 Stadium Boulevard. The motion passed unanimously. B. 325 Stadium Boulevard Ms. Senzee gave an overview of the staff report and explained that the request is to demolish a single-family residence at 325 Stadium Boulevard. According to MidMOGIS the structure located at 325 Stadium Boulevard was constructed in 1930. Upon further research, this property’s original address was 400 Russell Avenue. This property first appeared in City Directories in 1929. This property is owned by Capital Region Medical Center. The Historic Southside/Old Munichburg District & Neighborhood Plan identifies this area to be redeveloped for institutional land use. Ms. Senzee explained that the staff recommendation is the approval of the demolition review application of 325 Stadium Boulevard. Mr. Berendzen moved and Dr. Greene seconded to approve the demolition review application for 325 Stadium Boulevard. The motion passed unanimously. C. 1736 Vieth Drive Ms. Senzee gave an overview of the staff report and explained that the request is to demolish a single-family residence at 1736 Vieth Drive. According to MidMOGIS the structure located at 1736 Vieth Drive was constructed in 1939. The property is owned by Jefferson City Manor Inc. Ms. Senzee explained that the staff recommendation is the ap proval of the demolition review application of 1736 Vieth Drive. Mr. Berendzen moved and Dr. Greene seconded to approve the demolition review application for 1736 Vieth Drive. The motion passed unanimously. D. 223 Capitol Court Ms. Senzee gave an overview of the staff report and explained that the request is to demolish a rental duplex at 223 Capitol Court. According to MidMOGIS the structure located at 223 Capitol Court was constructed in 1928. Ms. Senzee explained that the staff recommendation is the approval of the demolition review application of 223 Capitol Court. Mr. Berendzen moved and Dr. Greene seconded to approve the demolition review application for 223 Capitol Court. The motion passed unanimously. E. 411 W. Dunklin Street Ms. Senzee gave an overview of the staff report and explained that the request is to demolish a single-family residence at 411 W. Dunklin Street. According to MidMOGIS the structure located at 411 W. Dunklin Street was constructed in 1935. Ms. Senzee explained that the staff recommendation is the approval of the demolition review application of 411 W. Dunklin Street. Mr. Berendzen moved and Dr. Greene seconded to approve the demolition review application for 411 W. Dunklin Street. The motion passed unanimously. 4 New Business A. Section 106-202 E. Atchison Street Ms. Stratman explained that 202 E. Atchison Street is potentially receiving Community Development Block Grant funds to replace the existing gutters and downspouts. Ms. Stratman stated that a Section 106 Review is necessary because of the use of federal funds. Ms. Patterson moved and Mr. Schaefer 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. Lohman House Doors Ms. Deetz explained that when the Lohman House was torn down years ago, Frank and Carol Burkhead took possession of the doors. The doors were being used in the Dallmeyer House on Capitol Avenue at the time of the tornado and were removed at that time. The Burkhead’s designated the doors for Historic Preservation Commission ownership. At this point Mr. Burkhead wants to dispose of the doors because they belong to the Historic Preservation Commission, we have to vote on how to dispose of the doors. Ms. Deetz asked if Mr. Burkhead would consider donating them to the Historic City of Jefferson Salvage Shop with the condition that they go to somebody that is rehabbing a house that the doors are appropriate for. Mr. Burkhead would consider that if the Commission approved the disposition of the doors. Ms. Senzee stated that she needs to consult with the City’s Law Department because anytime there is property owned by the City, there is a process for how you dispose of it. Since the doors are owned by the Historic Preservation Commission, I do not know the process. Ms. Deetz suggested tabling this item to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Mr. Wheat moved and Ms. Patterson seconded to table this item for the next regularly scheduled meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Other Business A. Historic Legacy Code Update Ms. Senzee explained that the City Council passed the Historic Legacy District by ordinance at their last meeting. The staff is currently drafting an application that can be utilized when someone is proposing to form this district. B. Code Revision Committee 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 setting application fees. Ms. Senzee explained that the committee is focusing on the enforcement portion of the code. She explained that the draft code will need to go before several review bodies before it can be passed on to Council. 5 C. Historic East Re-Survey and W. Main Street Phase II Survey Update Mr. David Taylor the Consultant, for these surveys, failed to meet the milestones. The City was asked to return the grant. The State Historic Preservation Office was aware of the issues the City was having during the entire process. The City also received a Historic Preservation Fund Grant for Phase III of the W. Main Street Survey. The SHPO is allowing us to use those grant funds to redo Phase II. Public Comment No public comments. Dates to Remember A. The next Regular Meeting is Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Adjournment Ms. Patterson moved and Mr. Schaefer seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. 6