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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Regular Monthly Meeting 7th Floor County Commissioners' 7:30 p.m. Conference Room, County -City Building July 17, 1995 South Bend, Indiana I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. II. Roll Call Members present were; Martha Choitz, Adrian Fine, Catherine Hostetler, John Oxian, Janeanne Petrass, Joanne Sporleder, J. Edward Talley, and Jerry Wiener. Staff present; David B. Duvall - Director; Aladean DeRose, legal counsel was on vacation. Also Present; Dick Bennett, David Bowyer, Jane Murphy, Jeff Sandun, Marsha Stevenson, Carole Streeter, Jay Tidmarsh, Patricia Trozzolo, and Tom Trozzolo. III. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1. 1017 Riverside Drive - RSD -LHD; Addendum rear yard privacy fence Mr. Duvall read the staff report. Mr. Bennett made presentation, disputing the Staff comments regarding the historical probability of shadow_ box - construction, noting that such construction was present at Williamsburg: Mr. Duvall responded that such a historical precedent was possible but that replacement of the fencing as it had been was more historically accurate. Mr. Bennett gave reason to construct with the shadow box design that they desired a facing appearance to'both sides for the benefit of their neighbors who are -- sharing the cost and noted that -the fencing being removed - was of his own construction some twenty years hence and was then affixed to chain link. Mr. -- Talley expressed empathy- with -Mr. Bennett's concern - for - his neighbors noting that the dog ear board style is being retained. Mr. Bennett also noted that the fence was being reconstructed of dimensional lumber rather than the material now being sold as fencing. Mrs. Petrass inquired as to whether ventilation for the petitioner's' dogs was a consideration. Mr. Bennett indicated that wind load resistance was a greater concern. Mrs. Petrass moved that the Commission approve the change to the shadow box design, noting that there was agreement between the neighbors and that the original height, dog -ear style and material are being retained. Mr. Wiener seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. 2. 1329 East Washington - LL; replacement of circlehead windows Mr. Duvall read the Staff comments. Mr. Bowyer of Peacock and Company, the Contractor, made presentation stating that their intention was to replace the windows as nearly as possible using the insulated glass simulating the leadwork with appropriately colored inserts between the glazing panels. He noted that his company had been performing in -kind maintenance on the windows and trim of this home for several years. He noted that the cladding was as much for durability as color matching. Mrs. Sporleder inquired about the operation details of the windows. Mr. Oxian recounted his negative experience of rot occurrence under cladding. Mr. Bowyer stated that he felt the manufacturers have determined this procedure to be effective or they would not have made it standardized. Ms. Sporleder moved that the commission approve the Proposal as submitted. Mrs Choitz seconded. The motion was unanimously approved. Mr. Talley inquired as to whether the material needed to be stored. Mr. Bowyer indicated that he thought the windows would probably break-up in removal. Mr. Oxian indicated that there is usually no requirement for storage n a