November 2009 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

be re planted, as recommended by district Guidebooks and common sense. The tree canopy is an important feature of the historic • thoroughfare. The COA is currently the only mechanism for projects including tree management. Klusczinski did not have any immediate concern over HPC staff's management of tree removal (and replanting) in accordance with South Bend City Forester recommendations. ■ Speaking to HPC enforcement ability, there is a growing need that penalties be assessed for construction projects that defy district/property standards —esp. conducted without permits and certificates. The power to levy fines has been proposed in the past. ■ It is important to consider the opinions of Commission members that could not attend this session. o Catherine Hostetler commented that as far as COA procedures, "Absolutely! We need something." Catherine shared an in-depth COA process plan from the City of Indianapolis. Both Larry Meteiver and Timothy Klusczinski requested the link to that resource. See: httn: //www. indv. 2ov/eGov/City/DMD/IHPC/ResourcesfPaees/nolici es%20s ectio n%203.asnx. She also shared a new staff checklist form, now in use — serving as a project follow-up and inspection report. 10/19 7:OOPM: HPC Monthly Meeting. See Minutes. Special note: David Sassano - Architectural Historian revealed that this would be his final meeting with the HPC since he would be relocating to Washington D.C. for job opportunities. All members thanked Commissioner Sassano for his time and service with the HPC and in the broader interest of local preservation. He will be sorely missed. The search for a replacement Architectural Historian will begin immediately. • V. OLD BUSINESS A. COA#2009-0803 510 River On a motion by Todd Zeiger with a second by Linda Riley Vote: 4-0* *Commissioner Patrick excused herself and assumed the role of petitioner in this matter The handrail component of COA 2009-0803 was approved as previously presented with a unanimous vote. Public hearing was previously held regarding the entire COA. B. Resolution 09-02 Report After a discussion the Commissioners agreed to strike language regarding PowerPoint slides as Chairman requested being removed, as well as digital pictures on page three -to simply discussing images instead. On a motion made by Todd Zeiger with a second by Tim Klusczinski Vote: 3-0-2 abstentions Resolution 09-02 approved Also per discussion, COA document will stand as our only document to the public, whereas staff procedure will remain the same only to make a harder call as to what "in-kind" really is. Discussion on Commission to define "in-kind" and to determine language for what it is that staff approves. Possible check box on form or a stamp that denotes staff approvals as a waiver. is 10