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APPENDIX "B" 1-86 ,historicpreservation commission of south bend and st. joseph county ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING Joann Spor I eder — President south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284.9798) John Oxian - Vice President Charles Hayes - Secretary Odell Newburn - Treasurer Michael Beatty Martha Choitz Director - Karen Klemnec Gina DeLaruelle Ad. Asst. - E.A. Straw F. Jay Nimtz Secretary - June Hoffman Janeanne Petrass Attorney - Kevin Butler ANNUAL REPORT - 1985 The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County continued in 1985 to provide advise and information to an increasing number of people and agencies. They included homeowners, developers, business owners, architects, students, tourists, neighborhood organizations, other non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies. The Commission offered advice and gave information on the National Register for Historic Places, the 25% Investment Tax Credit, facade easements, landmark and district designation, the Historic Sites and Structures Inventory, the history of area buildings, researching historic buildings, the Secretary of Interiors Standards, restoration techniques, adaptive use of historic structures, funding sources, and preservation legislation. The Commission received eight grants from six different funding sources to hire one full time, one part time, and one temporary employee and to carry out three major projects. The number of Certificates of Appropriateness for landmarks and historic districts more than doubled in 1985 and the number of Environmental Reviews increased. The Commission continued its update of the Historic Sites and Structures Inventory which is a requirement of the Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation In Washington. Nine individual structures were re -rated and all four local historic districts were updated (approximately 220 structures). In the fall of 1985, the County Summary Report was published. The 250 page book includes a listing and photographs of historic • structures in the unincorporated areas of the county, the small towns, and St. Marys and Notre Dame Campuses; histories of the county and the small towns; a description of the architectural styles in the area; and general preservation information. The Books have been distributed to various governmental offices and libraries.