1020 Crestland Ave  
VI. STAFF REPORTS  
A. FY 2024 CLG Annual Report Review  
Attachments: CLG Annual Report  
CLG Annual Report APPX  
Mr. Palmer reported that FY 2024 CLG Annual Report was submitted to the State  
Historic Preservation Office just before Thanksgiving. He commended  
commissioners for everyone meeting their annual training requirement.  
VII. OLD BUSINESS  
A. Preservation Plan Public Comment Session  
Mr. Palmer indicated that the draft report can be obtained by contacting him  
directly.  
Commissioner Bybee encouraged everyone in attendance to help spread the  
word about the BeHeard webpage and survey.  
Members of the public in attendance then shared concerns about the  
preservation planning process. Clyde Bentley noted a difference between  
preserving neighborhoods and individual properties. Cecile Bentley noted the  
lack of authority granted to the HPC in stepping in when historic properties are to  
be demolished or significantly altered. She hopes that the preservation plan can  
lead to increased powers for the HPC in such instances. Christine Gardner  
indicated she has great concern for the West-Central neighborhoods. Previous  
neighborhood planning efforts fell short of protecting sensitive areas in the  
neighborhood. She is also concerned about the trend of single-family homes,  
which present homeownership opportunities, being replaced with multi-family  
developments that are out of context and not well-maintained.  
B. Benton-Stephens Survey Phase II Grant Application - Resolution of  
Support  
Attachments: Pre-Application w attachments COMPRESSED  
Mr. Palmer presented the final draft CLG Grant application for Phase II of the  
Benton-Stephens Historic Survey. He noted that 238 resources were included in  
the survey area, which was an appropriate scale for the next phase based upon  
anticipated budgeting.  
He also reported that City Council approved a resolution of support for the project  
at their meeting on December 2nd.  
Mr. Palmer noted that the Commission would also need to approve a resolution,  
which is a required component of the grant application.  
Commissioner Gartner moved to approve a resolution in support of Phase II of  
the Benton-Stephens Neighborhood Historic Survey as outlined in the final draft  
grant application presented by Mr. Palmer.  
Commissioner Hagen seconded, and the motion passed unanimously by voice  
vote.  
C. Benton-Stephens NA Meeting Recap  
Commissioners Bybee and Hagen both attended a recent meeting with the  
Benton-Stephens Neighborhood Association, where they discussed the Most  
Notable Properties program and the HPC's upcoming historic survey of the  
neighborhood.  
VIII. NEW BUSINESS  
A. Most Notable Properties Applications  
Mr. Palmer indicated that he had received just two applications thus far, from the  
owners of 1805 University Avenue and 504 N. William Street.  
Commissioners then discussed methods to attract and recruit more applications  
from property owners.  
B. Most Notable Properties Plaque Order  
Attachments: Quote - Erie Landmark  
Mr. Palmer noted that cost of the plaques continues to rise, and asked if  
alternative materials would be acceptable for future orders to help save on costs,  
given he received a quote of $320 per plaque. He noted that bronze was  
cost-prohibitive with larger plaques ordered in the past so he had explored the  
use of cast aluminum, which was significantly less expensive. He also noted that  
the foundry indicated that a bronzing treatment could be added for a small fee to  
mimic the look of the previous plaques.  
Commissioners asked Mr. Palmer to secure 2-3 more quotes for their review at  
the January meeting.  
C. Procedural Flow Charts - Review  
Attachments: COA & CEH Flowchart  
Mr. Palmer presented the procedural flowcharts for certificates of  
appropriateness and economic hardship, and local landmark and district  
designation. He noted that the draft flowcharts were still a work in progress, but  
he will present them to the Director of Community Development for review and  
approval. After their content is approved, they will be forwarded to the City  
Marketing Division to apply the City branding. The final charts will then be  
uploaded to the HPC webpage and can be shared publicly.  
D. Gentle Density Discussion  
Attachments: Gentle Density Overview  
Commissioner Gartner reported on a recent forum she attended regarding gentle  
density and ways it can work with preservation plan when multi-family housing is  
built sympathetically with the neighborhood character.  
E. December & February Events w/ SHPO & CoMo Preseravation  
CoMo Preservation hosting SHPO speakers on Tuesday, December 17th, and the  
HPC is hosting an event, Saturday, February 8, 1-4pm. Both events will held at  
the Columbia Public Library.  
IX. GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND STAFF  
Dennis from CoMo Preservation asked if the HPC would want their group to  
promote the Most Notable Properties program and call for applications.  
Commissioners noted the need for more applications and asked CoMo  
Preservation to please share the information.  
Christine Gardner noted a concern she has with gentle density and multi-family  
properties hindering home ownership; potential problems with infrastructure, i.e.  
water run-off, sewer capacity, given our aging infrastructure.  
X. NEXT MEETING DATE - January 7th, 2025  
XI. ADJOURNMENT  
Commissioner Hagen moved to adjourn.  
Commissioner Gartner seconded and the meeting was adjourned.  
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