HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-11-08 minutesCity of Jefferson Historic Preservation
Regular Meeting – November 8, 2022
Council Chambers – John G. Christy Municipal Building
320 E. McCarty Street/Virtual WebEx Meeting
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Commission Members Present Attendance Record
Donna Deetz, Chairperson 9 of 9
Alan Wheat, Vice Chairperson 9 of 9
Tiffany Patterson 8 of 9
Michael Berendzen 9 of 9
Brad Schaefer 7 of 9
Dr. Christine Boston 5 of 5
Dr. Debra Foster Greene 3 of 3
Amanda Burke Williams 1 of 1
Council Liaison Present
Laura Ward
Staff Present
Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Supervisor
Karlie Reinkemeyer, Neighborhood Services Specialist
Guests Present
Mike Lester, Councilman Ward 2
Ron Fitzwater (WebEx), Councilman Ward 4
Glover Brown, Applicant for the Historic Legacy District
Call to Order
Ms. Deetz called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Berendzen moved and Mr. Wheat seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion
passed unanimously.
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes
Mr. Wheat moved and Mr. Berendzen seconded to approve the minutes from October 11, 2022,
regular meeting as written. The motion passed unanimously.
Approval of Special Meeting Minutes
Mr. Berendzen moved and Mr. Wheat seconded to approve the minutes from the September 13,
2022, Special Meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
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Demolition Review (Under 100 Years Old)
A. 211 E. Cedar Way
Ms. Senzee gave an overview of the staff report and explained that the request is to demolish a
single-family residence at 211 E. Cedar Way. According to MidMOGIS, the structure was
constructed in 1925. The area is zoned C-2 Commercial.
Mr. Berendzen moved and Dr. Greene seconded to approve of the demolition review application
for 211 E. Cedar Way. The motion passed unanimously.
New Business
A. March 8, 2022, Special Meeting Minutes
Ms. Senzee explained that the special meeting minutes from the March 8, 2022 HPC meeting
were never approved. Ms. Senzee stated that city staff discovered this while putting together the
Annual CLG Report.
Mr. Wheat moved and Mr. Berendzen seconded to approve the March 8, 2022, Special Meeting
minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Historic Legacy District Application-Public Hearing
Ms. Senzee stated that the Department of Planning and Protective Services received an
application for the nomination of a Historic Legacy District. Glover Brown was the applicant for
the Lafayette Street and the Historic Foot District. Ms. Senzee first began by reading through the
process of the ordinance to remind commissioners of the process of nominating a Historic Legacy
District. Ms. Senzee then read through the public hearing format.
Ms. Deetz opened the public hearing. Mr. Glover Brown gave his testimony and spoke in favor of
the nomination of the Historic Legacy District. In summary, Mr. Brown stated that this area was
the heart of the black community prior to Urban Renewal. This area was home to businesses,
restaurants, and hotels that served the community. Urban Renewal wiped out the community
and many of the structures are no longer present.
Mr. Brown stated he is proud of the work done to create the new Historic Legacy District
category. This is a template that other cities can use to recognize black communities that were
affected by Urban Renewal. Mr. Brown thanked the commissioners for their help and welcomed
questions from the commissioners.
Mr. Wheat asked about the boundaries of the map and why the boundaries do not extend down
Lafayette Street. Mr. Brown explained that the boundaries of the map encompass what used to
be the commercial part of the Foot. Mr. Brown explained that the houses on Lafayette Street
were spared and were not torn down during Urban Renewal. These houses were homes to
Lincoln University staff when Urban Renewal was active. The boundaries encompass the areas
where commercial structures are no longer present such as the restaurants, businesses, and
hotels that once stood.
A Sanborn map was used to locate where businesses once stood because some addresses have
changed over time. After a long discussion, the commission and Mr. Brown determined that the
boundaries of the proposed Historic Legacy District should be amended to include only the 400,
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500, and 600 blocks of Lafayette Street and the 600 block of Dunklin Street (corner of E. Dunklin
Street and Lafayette Street that is currently 708 Lafayette Street). The boundary map will be
updated to reflect these changes before it goes to City Council.
Mr. Berendzen motioned and Dr. Boston seconded to recommend approval of the application to
the City Council with the provision that city staff will amend the boundary map and make
corrections to the addresses in accordance with the Sanborn Map. The motion passed
unanimously.
C. Annual CLG Report
Ms. Senzee stated that the Annual CLG Report is due November 30th. Ms. Senzee gave an
overview of the report and stated that it is a document that highlights notable accomplishments
and activities of the Historic Preservation Commission.
Other Business
A. Paul Bruhn Revitalization Grant Program
Ms. Senzee stated the Grant Administration Workshop for the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization
Grant Program was held on October 27th, 2022 with the grant recipients. Ms. Senzee asked if any
commissioners would be interested in helping identify character-defining elements of the
properties, both interior, and exterior. These elements will be incorporated into the Conservation
Easements that each property owner has to sign. Commissioners were interested in attending
the site visits. Ms. Senzee stated city staff will begin scheduling site visits and will notify
commissioners so they may attend if they choose to. Ms. Senzee explained that the HPC may also
participate in the design review phase of the grant process.
B. Missouri State Penitentiary Update
Ms. Senzee explained that there is a grant the City is applying for the redevelopment of MSP. Ms.
Senzee explained that the redevelopment is a phased approach. The first phase is the
development of the hotel, and conference center, and the State is working on a One Health Lab.
Ms. Senzee stated that the former Saddletree Factory will be demolished for the hotel
development. Housing Unit 5 (City-owned), the corridor that connects the Administration
Building to Housing Unit 5, and the Saddletree Factory are also planned for demolition. The MSP
Masterplan calls for the demolition of a significant amount of the prison wall. Ms. Senzee stated
that the demolition of the wall is still questionable. Ms. Senzee stated that the Wall is owned by
the State.
Ms. Senzee stated that there is a group that has been working on a document that will detail how
cultural resources will be treated at MSP. The document highlight terms of mitigation due to the
loss of cultural resources. Ms. Williams asked what the role of the HPC is in this process. Ms.
Senzee stated that the draft document can be passed through and reviewed by the HPC for input.
Ms. Williams stated that consulting and interested parties get together and propose different
mitigation options. Ms. Williams asked what is the HPC’s role in proposing mitigation options.
Ms. Williams stated that she has mitigation options in mind for this project. Ms. Williams asked
if the HPC could submit a list of mitigation options that the City could present to the group. Ms.
Senzee stated that it would be possible to do so.
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Ms.Senzee stated that the City is working on the Developer’s Agreement. Ms. Senzee said
construction costs have increased by 34% since June 2021. The Developers Agreement has not
been finalized due to the increased costs and the uncertainty when running the numbers. The
Developer is still interested and committed, but there is just a delay. It is anticipated that
infrastructure projects will start in the Spring of 2023 however it may be impacted by the
construction of the State’s One Health Lab.
Ms. Senzee explained that there is a funding opportunity through the Missouri Department of
Economic Development. The grant is the Community Revitalization Grant and it requires letters
of support from community stakeholders. Ms. Senzee explained that if awarded, this grant would
fund the demolition costs of the Saddletree Factory, the corridor that connects the
Administration Building and Housing Unit 5, sections of the wall, construction of a fence to secure
the historic core, and utilize funds to rehabilitate and stabilize the structures on the historic core.
Ms. Senzee stated the application requires letters of support from community stakeholders. Ms.
Senzee asked the HPC if they would be willing to submit a letter. A draft letter was handed out
to the commissioners. Mr. Wheat motioned and Mr. Berendzen seconded to approve the letter
as amended to read, “…sections of the wall, as necessary,…”. The motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Senzee stated there is another grant opportunity for MSP. The City will be applying for a Local
Tourism Asset Development Grant through the Missouri Department of Economic Development
in the amount of $2.5 million to help alleviate the $7 million financing gap that the developers
are currently facing.
C. E. Capitol Avenue Update
This item on the agenda was unintentionally skipped. City staff will provide a comprehensive
update at the December 13th meeting.
D. Historic Preservation Code Revision Update
Ms. Senzee stated that city staff has drafted a full draft for the historic preservation code. The
next Code Revision committee meeting is November 15 at 5:30 PM. Ms. Senzee said the full draft
code will be sent out to other stakeholders once the draft is approved by the Code Revision
committee.
E. CLG Training
Dr. Greene gave an overview of the November 3rd CLG Training that was hosted by the SHPO. The
presentation and training manual were sent out to all who attended the training. City staff will
share these documents with the commission.
F. Nomination of Chair and Vice Chair
Ms. Senzee reminded commissioners that at the December meeting, the commission will need
to nominate two individuals for Chair and Vice Chair. Ms. Deetz has asked to not be considered
for Chair for the next year.
Public Comment
No public comments.
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Dates to Remember
A. The next Regular Meeting is Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
Adjournment
Mr. Berendzen moved and Ms. Boston seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. The
motion passed unanimously.
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