Historic Preservation Commission

City of WEBSTER GROVES 4 E. LOCKWOOD AVE. | WEBSTER GROVES | MISSOURI | 63119 314.963.5300 | WEBS TERGRO VES.ORG MEETING MINUTES MEETING MINUTES HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION December 10, 2024, 6:30 PM 4 E. Lockwood Ave Webster Groves City Hall Members Present: Angela Thompson; Carol Duenke, Vice Chair; Dr. Brian Bergfeld: Susanne Indelicato; Hilary Perkins; John Pierce; and Jean Spurr Members Absent: Dr. Jason Vasser-Elong Others Present: Karen Alexander, City Council Liaison; Robert Myers, Planning and Development Director. Roll Call - The meeting was called to order at 6:30PM by Chair Angela Thompson. Approval of minutes – A motion was made by Commissioner Bergfeld and seconded by Commissioner Indelicato to approve the October 8th, 2024, as written. Upon a vote, the motion passed unanimously. Public Hearings none Visitor Comments None TO VIEW THE FULL TEXT OF ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND MINUTES, PLEASE CLICK THEIR TITLES. Pg 1 New Business a) 112 Oakwood Ave: Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish a single-family dwelling under Section 52.282 of the City Code. The commissioners had no comments or concerns about the request to demolish this property. Chair Thompson asked for a motion to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish this single-family dwelling. A motion was made by John Pierce and seconded by Commissioner Doug Stanley, to approve the application. b) 610 Cornelia Ave: Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish a single-family dwelling under Section 52.282 of the City Code. After a brief discussion all the commissioners agreed that this was a little home that had suffered a fire that had burned up through the roof truss, along with basement mold and water damage; this is simply a home in overall poor condition. Chair Thompson asked for a motion to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish this single-family dwelling. A motion was made by Carol Duenke and seconded by Commissioner Sue Indelicato, Old Business Mr. Myers requested that everyone help spread the word and encourage people to do the survey online (journeytowg.com) among residents and businesses regarding the comprehensive plan. This survey asks people about their preferences, interests and values for the City of Webster Groves. Council Liaison Alexander stated there were no additional updates from the council regarding the comprehensive plan. Chair Thompson opened the conversation to make selections for a subcommittee. It was explained that there must be a quorum of at least (4) members, and minutes should be taken providing a summary to report information back to the general commission. After a short discussion the volunteers are as follows. i. Subcommittee selection  Carol Duenke  Sue Indelicato  Hilary Perkins  Dr. Brian Bergfeld TO VIEW THE FULL TEXT OF ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND MINUTES, PLEASE CLICK THEIR TITLES. Pg 2 Mr. Myers shared an update on positions for the commission as well as the position of City Planner for the Planning and Development Department. He talked about streamlining processes and how the boards seem to overlap in a way currently. He spoke on the possible chances of reducing the projects that actually, come before the boards and commissions by addressing things in his department first. Last, Mr. Myers shared he will be soon leaving the City of Webster to return to his previous position as Director of St Charles County. Meeting adjournment Chair Thompson adjourned the meeting at 7:51PM. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission is Tuesday, December 10, 2024. TO VIEW THE FULL TEXT OF ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND MINUTES, PLEASE CLICK THEIR TITLES. Pg 3