Historic Preservation Commission

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Meeting Minutes Date of Meeting: February 12, 2018 Time of Meeting: Regular meeting 6:30 PM Meeting Location: Webster Groves City Hall, 4 E Lockwood Ave Present Absent MEMBERS (5): Katie Ortwerth (Chair) X Faye Betts X Barbara Homeier X Anne Kelly (RS) X Mike McClorey X Anne Halvachs X Bill Stancil (VC) X Amanda Clark (A) X Doug Stanley X COUNCIL LIAISON Laura Arnold, Council Member (E) x Pam Bliss STAFF: Mike Harney, Building Commissioner (E) x Mara Perry X PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. None REGULAR MEETING: 1. Approval of Minutes - January 15, 2019 Anne Halvachs moved to approve the January 15, 2019 meeting minutes subject to noted revisions; Bill Stancil seconded the motion; passed by unanimous vote. 2. Visitor Comments – n/a NEW BUSINESS: 1. 333 Spring- Demolition of 100 Year Old Structure Applicant Matt Midden of STL Homebuyers was present to speak to HPC members concerning this application. Supporting documentation included color photographs and a property damage overview list of significant issues affecting the property. Webster Groves staff Inspection Housing Summary was also provided to HPC. HPC members discussed applicable criteria, noting the lack of remarkable historical significance of the property and severe, comprehensive damage and decay of same. HPC members inquired whether salvaging molding could be discussed discuss with Blaze architect. Bill Stancil moved to conclude the conversation; Anne Kelly seconded the motion; passed by unanimous vote OLD BUSINESS: 1. Discussion of Potential Code Changes Mara Perry went through all the proposed code changes that she, staff, and HPC have been reviewing, which have been revised and updated pursuant to HPC comments from prior meetings. HPC members will take the next 30 days for a final review of the proposed code amendments, which will be voted on at the next HPC meeting. After that, the final draft will move forward, be submitted to City Council. 2. Library Historic Photo Contest HPC members discussed Draft Plan submitted by Tom Cooper at the library, making numerous suggestions which Anne Kelly will pass along to Tom and report back. CORE/9991000.7630/141917348.1  3. Lecture Series Committee Report A doodle poll for fall dates to be sent out. Still working on nailing down a date for the next lecture series. 4. Update re. HPC Projects: Tree Plaque and Monument Mara Perry advises that the check has been issued and information submitted to the contractor for the tree plaque. Mid-April is the estimated time-frame for installation of the Douglas Manor monument. Mid April-- monument Final scheduling note: Mara Perry noted a scheduling issue regarding the May 14th HPC meeting, suggesting an alternative meeting time. HPC members discussed and agreed that the May 14th HPC meeting would be rescheduled to May13th at 6:30 pm Motion to adjourn meeting made, seconded, and unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 6:30 pm Individuals who require an accommodation (sign language, interpreter, listening devices, etc.) to participate in the meeting should contact the City Clerk at 314-963-5318 (fax number 314-963-7561) or Relay Missouri at 1-800-735-2966 (TDD) at least two working days prior to the meeting. CORE/9991000.7630/141917348.1