Historic Preservation Commission

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Meeting Minutes Date of Meeting: January 14, 2020 Time of Meeting: Regular meeting 6:30 PM Meeting Location: Webster Groves City Hall, 4 E Lockwood Ave Present Absent MEMBERS (9): 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: 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 – December 10, 2019 – Mike McClorey moved to approve the December minutes; seconded by Doug Stanley; motion passed by unanimous vote. Anne Kelly abstained from vote as she was absent from December meeting. 2. Visitor Comments – n/a NEW BUSINESS: 1. 515 Ivanhoe Place a. HPC reviewed submittal packet and staff memo recommending approval; questions and comments solicited; Mike McClorey noted his agreement with staff recommendations and lack of remaining historical value; Mike McClorey moved to approve consistent with staff recommendation; Faye Betts seconded motion; motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Webster Walks –Digital Walk project– Mara Perry continued conversation regarding digital Webster Walk concept, demonstrating a digital prototype for HPC members which is still in its initial stages of development. Additional data gathering and spreadsheet for GIS mapping purposes still being completed. The concept will involve uploaded photos integrated into the mapping program. 2. "At Risk" Properties List– HPC reviewed helpful handout with detailed information regarding how other cities define "at risk" properties, research conducted by staff members. HPC members to start thinking about considerations and qualifications for "at risk" descriptor. Feedback to be shared at next month's meeting. 3. 100 Year Old Properties—Mara presented mapping component on flatscreen, will be able to be viewed on phones, all 100+ year old homes highlighted, with a zoom-in function to see additional data. Work on projects ongoing. Mike McClorey moved to adjourn the meeting; Doug Stanley seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, February 11, 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. CORE/9991000.7630/141917348.1