April 11, 2022 Historic Preservation Commission SPECIAL MEETING Minutes

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CITY OF SOUTH BEND I HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Commissioner Hertel (AYE): I vote to deny the application on the grounds that has been stated that there are other ways and methods that could occur, and this house is rated as outstanding. Commissioner Brazinsky (AYE): I vote aye for same exact reasons. Commissioner Andrews (AYE): That makes three of us, I don't feel like the homeowner has been able to explore all the potential options laid in front of him because he's been so focused on Green Tree and that has kind of clouded his judgement. I am concerned that his that his child has lead poisoning, this is not the outcome that any of us want but this is what we have been tasked with to do based on the standards and guidelines. Commissioner Stalheim (AYE): I vote to deny on the grounds that there are other ways to acquire lead remediation. Technically, the house will still have lead in it, its just encapsulated and it will be an issue later on down the road. This could set a dangerous precedent for historic properties with replacing windows on the basis of lead paint. Commissioner Downs-Krostenko (AYE): I also voted to deny for the reasons tatted during the discussion. During the course of this meeting the discussion is made clear why we have voted the way that we have. Commissioner Tiffany (AYE): I vote aye because there are other options but in the wellbeing of the child I would like to help with a list of other options. Commissioner Wyncott (NAY): Commissioner Gelfman (AYE): I vote aye for the reasons stated from everyone else on the commission, the standards and guidelines and there are other options that can be addressed with this issue. Certificate of Appropriateness #2022-0223 is denied. Vote: 7-1. Seven in favor, one opposed. COA#2022-0223 is denied. Upon a motion by David Wyncott, being seconded by Elizabeth Hertel, and unanimously carried by vote the Historic Preservation Commission agrees to bypass the rest of the agenda until the next regularly scheduled meeting and move to adjournment. (Audio Position: 48:05) IV. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by David Wyncott, seconded by Sarah Andrews and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m. Joan Downs-Krostenko �/f/ 21 Date Arch. Historian/ Secretary Page 12