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/) City of Cape Girardeau
P.O. Box 617
Cape Girardeau, MO 63702-0617
October 16, 1991
The Historic Preservation Commission held a regular meeting
Wednesday, October 16, 1991 at 7 : 00 p.m. at City Hall, 401
Independence St.
Members Present:
Art Mattingly, Martha Bender, John Boardman,
Loretta Dodd, Ken Hayden, John Schneider,
Bob White
Members Absent:
Helen Hammond
The meeting was called to order at 7 : 15 p.m. by Art Mattingly,
Chairman.
Upon motion made, the minutes of the September 21, 1991 minutes
were unanimously approved, with the noted corrections made.
Local Designation Applications:
Prior to the meeting the Commission toured the Hoche-
Whittenberger House, located at 151 S. Spanish Street.
Kathleen Whittenberger, owner of the house, previously
submitted further documentation of the significance of the
house to the Planning Services Office. Significant aspects of
the house as indicated by the Whittenbergers are: (1) the
architectural aspects (Georgian) ; (2) Fr. Odin, first resident
pastor of St. Vincent's Church, owned the home at one time;
(3) the house was designed and built by Joseph Lansmon, a
locally significant architect; (4) the age of the home (one of
the oldest structures in Cape Girardeau) . Loretta Dodd
volunteered to meet with the Whittenbergers to help further
define the statement of significance of their home. Martha
Bender suggested that the garage also be added to the
application because of its architectural significance. Dodd
will suggest this to the Whittenbergers.
There was no further report on the Stiver House, located at
406 N. Louisiana. City staff is currently drafting a report
to be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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The ad hoc committee formed to nominate Old Lormier Cemetery
as a local landmark, submitted the application form to the
Commission. John Schneider motioned to nominate the Cemetery
for local landmark status. John Boardman seconded the motion,
all voted in favor and motion carried. A report nominating
the cemetery for local designation will be compiled by City
staff and presented at a public hearing.
Old Business:
The Commission briefly discussed the plaques that will be used
on locally designated landmarks. Mattingly advised that the
plaques be of a "generic" nature with no specific name printed
on it.
Schneider reported that the Committee formed to raise funds
for the preservation of Old Lorimier Cemetery has compiled a
letter to secure funds for a fence. To date, approximately
750 letters have been sent out. The Southeast Missourian has
also agreed to run an add on preserving the Cemetery. Prior
emN to the meeting, Schneider presented a video he produced to
advertise the Cemetery and the vandalism occuring there. This
video will be presented to service clubs in the area in order
to solicit funds for the fence. Other suggestions for the use
of the video were: air it on Channel 13 ; set up a booth at
the mall; develop flyers with a pledge card attached. It was
also recommended that the Committee persuade the Chamber of
Commerce to endorse the preservation of the Cemetery.
The Finance Committee had no report. Mary Foote's resignation
from the Commission, also created a vacancy on the Finance
Committee. Mattingly suggested that the Finance Committee
wait and fill the vacancy after another Commissioner has been
appointed.
New Business:
The CLG Annual Report, due November 30, 1991, will be prepared
by City staff and submitted to the Commission at the November
20 meeting for approval.
Loretta Dodd requested that a "fact sheet" be compiled and
furnished to applicants. Bob White will prepare a fact sheet
which will aid in documentation and act as a resource guide
for applicants.
emsIt was also suggested that the application cover letter
include notification that the Commission may want to tour the
structure and indicate that the applicant will be notified as
to when.
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Other Business:
A current condemnation list compiled by the Division of
Planning Services was distributed to the Commission.
The meeting adjourned at 8 :25 p.m. The next meeting of the
Historic Preservation Commission is scheduled for November 20,
1991.
Respectfully Submitted,
Helen Hammond
Secretary
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