Jun 21, 2022 Historic Preservation Commission Minutes

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CITY OF SOUTH BEND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Adam Baumgartner, 128 W Mishawaka Ave, Mishawaka, IN 46545, appeared virtually and voiced his approval. After due consideration, the following action was taken: Upon a motion to approve by Sarah Andrews, seconded by David Wyncott, the vote was taken. Two in favor, three opposed. Motion to approve COA #2022-0606 failed to have majority vote therefore it is a denial of COA #2022-0606. Legal Counsel Shakour clarified that, when certificates of appropriateness are not approved, Commissioners are required to state their reasons for denial. Roll was called. Commissioner Hill (NAY): I vote NAY because I feel like they do not fit in with the school, and there can still be things done to make things work. Commissioner Downs-Krostenko (NAY): I voted NO because I feel that the windows that have been installed diminish the original slim and modern, mid-century look of the building. I am not convinced that the sunshade is an appropriate addition at all, certainly from a Historic Preservation standpoint would never be an appropriate addition. In addition, the windows that have been purchased and partially installed are a different color from the original windows — the aqua blue color is very "on point" for the original 1951 time of this building and the new windows are not that color. I find the proportions of the header piece — which diminishes the square footage of the openings to pretty much radically change the proportions of the building and is not in keeping with any kind of historic preservation standards. Commissioner Gelfman (NAY): I voted against this because the proportions, the materials, and the ratios of the existing structure itself with this new configuration are not in line with what this building was meant for, and it is not in line with what should have been done in the first place, plus the fact that no permit was issued, nobody checked to see if it should have come before the HPC before this was done, in which case this all could have been rectified. Commissioner Andrews: (AYE) Wyncott (AYE): Certificate of Appropriateness #2022-0606 is denied. Vote: 2-3. Two in favor, three opposed. Motion to approve COA #2022-0606 failed to have majority vote therefore it is a denial of COA #2022-0606. iv. 2022-0606B 113 Laurel Street Local Landmark, Ordinance #9938-09 (Audio Position: 48:20) The staff report was presented by Adam Toering. Staff Recommendation: The Group B Standards allow for 'treatment' and `renovation' changes to landmark properties, so as long as they do not alter the style, general form, or massing of the landmark. The proposal for mounting solar panels is inconspicuous. Staff recommends approval of the installation of solar panels on the roof. Page 13