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QCommUt* ort: Zoning and Annexation Committee to tbt Common Court' of ifit QCtt3 of font") Otatc The March 27, 2000 meeting of the Zoning and Annexation Committee was called to order by Council Member Karen L. White at 4:30 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Coleman, Ujdak, Varner, Aranowski, Kelly, White, Kirsits, and Pfeifer, Kevin Butler, Ed Talley, Mr. and Mrs. Sexton, Leon Stein, Todd Zeiger, Timothy Lykowski, John Oxian, Terry Bland of the 'outb 1t� Zributtn and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member White introduced the Committee members and then noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Substitute Bill No. 27-00 which is a request to designate the Remedy Building located at 501 West Colfax as an historic landmark. Mr. J. Edward Talley, Director of the Historic Preservation Commission made the presentation. He noted that the building in question was built in 1895 by the owners of the South Bend Remedy Company and was used for the manufacturing of medicines, chemicals and drugs. It is a two and a half story Queen Anne style late 19th century commercial building. Mr. Talley further noted that the building meets the criteria as a local landmark in light of the fact that it embodies the elements of architectural design, detail and craftsmanship and its rated a "Significant 12"; that it is suitable for preservation since it is the only commercial structure of its style and architectural elegance remaining in the city; and because it is identified with the lives of persons of historical significance, namely Albert and Richard Kelley. He revied the October 20, 1999 minutes from the West Washington-Chapin Design Review Committee meeting and the March 27, 2000 letter from Michael R. Elbode, President of the Colfax Group(copies attached). Mr. Talley stated that "interim protection" took effect with notice being given to the owners, Timothy J. and Kathy Lynn Lykowski by a letter dated September 27, 1999 (copy attached). Interim protection provides that a building cannot be moved or demolished for a period of six (6) months or until the Local Historic Landmark Designation has been established. The governing authority is set forth in § 21-117.2 of the outs) tt� AfittnitiPai 14 . . He further noted that he sent a letter dated March 3, 2000 (copy attached) which provides further detailed information and notes that the structure is under interim protection until March 27, 2000. Mr. Talley stressed that the historic landmark designation would be for the structure only, with discussion taking place on the relocation of the building. Mr. Timothy Lykowski, the owner of the building, noted that he has owned it since 1988. The Lykowski Construction Company has incurred substantial cost totaling approximately $5,200 each year in taxes and insurance. He would be in favor of moving the building if it can be done on a timely basis. The overall cost of the project is estimated to be $250,000 to$350,000. To date he has been unsuccessful in finding a buyer. He would be open to a continuance on the matter for up to three (3) months, however voiced concern that he is unaware of any studies addressing the costs to renovate the building.