Historic Preservation Commission

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Meeting Minutes Date of Meeting: December 10, 2019 Time of Meeting: Regular meeting 6:30 PM Meeting Location: Webster Groves City Hall, 4 E Lockwood Ave MEMBERS (9): Present Absent Katie Ortwerth (Chair) X Bill Stancil (VC) X Anne Kelly (RS) X Faye Betts X Mike McClorey X Anne Halvachs X Doug Stanley X Brendan Barash X Steven Stovall X Ex-Officio Members (3): Laura Arnold, Council Member (E), Council Liaison X Mara Perry, Dir. Planning & Dev., Staff Liaison X PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. REGULAR MEETING: 1. Approval of Minutes – October 8, 2019 – Bill Stancil moved to approve the October minutes; seconded by Faye Betts; motion passed by unanimous vote. 2. Visitor Comments – n/a NEW BUSINESS: 1. 108 Hart – 100 Year Old Demolition Application a. HPC reviewed submittal packet and staff memo recommending approval; questions or comments solicited; Katie Ortwerth commented that due to changes over the years there is very little of the historic left to preserve; Mike McClorey moved to approve based on staff recommendation; Bill Stancil seconded motion; motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Future HPC Projects – Continued dialog about potential HPC projects for the new year, discussion of agenda topics, and review of HPC's existing research packets distributed by Mara Perry. Mara Perry presented the online web version of the historic walks which can be created using our GIS mapping system. City staff could use help with creating the base data for the map from the printed walks; and gathering photos or other historic information to add to the online walk. Discussion centered around making all the historic walks into digital online maps. There could be additional online “walks” created about Joybuilt, Lustron or Sears Kit homes. Bill Stancil asked about whether Tuxedo Park could still be a future project. Discussion about taking that on in the future with the need for so much resident buyin. 2. Discussion of "At Risk Property List" and Historic Inventory Sheet – HPC members inquired about bringing the 100 year and older list for a discussion at the next meeting. A definition of what constitutes “at risk” should be defined by the Commission. Staff will look into an option of how these could be mapped for Commission members to go look at older homes in the City that have yet to be designated. 3. Other Business – There was a reminder about the Boards and Commissions Holiday party. City Councilwoman Laura Arnold discussed the Town Hall meeting and commented that the four question survey is still open. It was also discussed that any budget requests needed to be discussed at the next meeting to submitted to the City Council. Doug Stanley moved to adjourn the meeting; motion was seconded by Mike McClorey and passed by unanimous vote. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, January 14, 2020 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.