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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSM 02-02-71Feb uary 2, 1971 2:0 P.M. Pre iding Officer: SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING. 1200 County -City Bldg. Mr. Dean J. Wilhelm, 217 West Jefferson Blvd. President South Bend, Indiana 46601 1. The South Bend Redevelopment Commission, Governing Body of the City of South,Bend, Department of Redevelopment, met in a Special Meeting, in Room 1200 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, in the City of South Bend, at 2:00 P.M., E.S.T., on the 2nd day of February, 1970 - -the place, hour, and date, duly established for the holding of such meeting. The President called the meeting to order and the following Com- missioners were present for the roll call: Mr..Dean J. Wilhelm, President Mr. John E. Chenney, Vice President Mr. Fred J. Helmen, Asst. Secretary Mr. Donald A. Wiggins, Member Absent: Rev. Willie V. Williams, Secretary Legal Counsel: Mr. Bruce C. Hammerschmidt Also Present: Mr. Joseph Mathews, Mathews, Purucker & Associates, Inc. LPA Staff:- . Mr.•B, Ashenfelter �- Mr..- t, . - Gil enn' Barbe Mrs. Helen S. King 2. This Special Meeting was convened pursuant to a duly dated and signed Notice of Special Meeting which was hand carried and telephoned to each Commissioner in due time, form, and manner as required by law. Said Notice read as follows: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT' Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, Governing Body of the City of South Bend, Department of Redevelopment, will be held in Room 1200, County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson, in the `City of South Bend, in the regular meeting place thereof, at 2:00 P.M., on the 2nd day of February, 1971, for the purpose of: 2. 1 3. 1 Cont'd. 1) Approval of.Urban Design Review Committee procedures. 2) Evaluation of handout or mailing brochures. 3) Discussion of Mall makeup and /or costs. 4) Any other business which may properly come before such meeting. Dated this 29th day of January, 1971. 4 f4 Dean t J. Wil a m, President CERTIFICATE Or SERVICE I, Rev. Willie V. Williams, Secretary of the City of South Bend Redevelopment Commission, Governing Body of the City of South Bend, Department of Redevelopment, hereby certify that on the 29th day of January, 1971, I served a true copy of the foregoing Notice of Special Meeting on each and every Commissioner of the South Bend Redevelop - ment Commission, Governing Body of the City of South Bend, Department of Redevelopment, in the following manner: by telephone and by mail. Witness my hand this 29th day of January, 1971. ev. Willie V. Williams, Secretary (SEAL) Redevelopment Commission NEW BUSINESS a. Urban Design Review Committee Procedures: Mr. Ashenfelter presented the Regulations and.Guide- lin s for Signs, Canopies, Awnings and Building Facades, as prepared by Mathews, Purucker & Associ- ates, Inc. and represented by Mr. Joseph Mathews in this meeting. A memorandum prepared by Mr. Bruce C. Fammerschmidt, Commission Legal Counsel, quoting aut ority of the Redevelopment Commissioners to ap- pro a proposed rehabilitation of existing structures fro the Burns Indiana Statutes was distributed. -2- URBAN DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PROCEDURES 3. Mr. Ind spe The the tea The o rd NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd) Hammerschmidt stated it is his feeling that the ana law -- although not tested in this state in :ifics- -gives this Commission a lot of authority. Commission has the power and responsibility for elimination of blight- -both in acquiring and •ing down of property, and in rehabilitation. approval of signs would best be covered by an' nance. Mr. Hammerschmidt said he also discussed with.Miss Mar aret White, our HUD site representative from Chi ago, her thoughts if an SBA loan were involved. It is believed that we can condemn over any mortgage, public or private. Aesthetics and design can -be a new trend in the law. He said this is his legal opi ion; however, the Supreme Court.will be the final determining factor. The same.`philosophy has beei tested and there has been no violation of the con titution. He said the language in the Urban Ren wal Plan is sufficient and specific enough for sta dard guidelines that can be up `in Court. Mr. Hammerschmidt further said the joint venture brochure sections on Signs, Canopies and Awnings are excellent. However, relative to the Building Facades, although not illegal, we are minimizing what the owner has to accomplish. He would like here to:go back to the urban renewal manual. The Urban Design Review Committee analyzes each pro- posal on an individual basis. If they are not comply- ing.--either in Code or exterior aesthetics - -the Com- mittee states in writing why the plan does not comply with the urban renewal plan. The Committee should meet- within two weeks of the submittal of proposals and plans. The Commission should request the owners to submit under- sta dable and specific plans and specifications, as well as their financial plans and schedule for completion, so the whole thing can be reviewed by the Review Committee` and returned to the Commission with recommendations. There is a definite commitment and understanding; i.e.`, the Com- mission's power of enforcement is spelled out both'in the Urban Renewal Plan and in the Indiana Statutes, along with its power to acquire the property, refinish and sell it.- Thi should be in the package we give to each owner. Keep the standards high; you can always come down, but can't go up. Mr. Mathews advised we should not give them- too.many differ- enct kinds of alternative's,-and was :- delighted at the restrictive suggestions and was hoping this would be brought'up. The Urban Renewal Plan provides that the Commission will provide' -3- 3. pr re the pai pe cli NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd) Fessional architectural services when the owner jests it. Mr. Wiggins advised in LaSalle Park services were on a'consulting basis only, and i on a per -hour basis. Mr. Matthews said some )le will consider this favortism, not letting the !nt have the right to select their architect, as °e'are many different types of architects.. Mr. Hammerschmidt said if an owner would do the interior now and commit himself for the exterior and not do it, the Commission's only remedy would be to acquire the property, refinish and sell it. We, however, must have a good reason for condemning it. Mr. Mathews advised the building codes will take care of the facades. Mr. Hammerschmidt advised we must work with the Building Commissioner through a' building permit to exercise our jurisdiction A discussion followed. on making up a list of archi- tects from which the owners could select. It was stated many architects would not want to do this type of work, but may wish to have their name on the list. Mr. Mathews advised they have to work with the South BenJ BOCA Code and the Indiana State Legislation usi g the more stringent rule. This is basic over the whole county. Mr. Hammerschmidt suggested that the Commission has ample power under the Indiana Law to go ahead and use the Urban Renewal Standards, and it be a matter of pro edure that the.staff be instructed to contact the own rs as soon as possible with a procedural package-- coda of operations- -get together a.;package of regula d o s, rules, etc. The owner should furnish definite pla s and specifications so the architects and engineers will know exactly what will happen to the building. Thef should have working drawings, and should also sub- mit a financial plan, what their financing is, what is ava table to do the work and time of accomplishment. When this is submitted to'-the staff, it should immedi ate y be referred to Review Committee and they then have, som thing definite to analyze and can approve or refuse. If ejected, in writing, state where the owner is not complying with standards we have set up-and; if possible, any suggestions for correct ion thereof. We can offer the services of an architect up to four (4) hours of consultation at our expense. It was recommended by Mr. Wiggins and passed by unanimous'-consent to add one more arc itect, Mr. Joseph Mathews,to the Urban Design, Review Com ittee. -4- ADDITIONAL ARCRITECT APPROVED FOR URBAN 'DESIGN REVIEW COM- MITTEE 3. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd) It was suggested to hire additional staff,.or have by agreement one responsible for the i- nspections of.these Downtown buildings to be rehabilitated. Mr. Hammer- schmidt recommended hiring someone very competent for legal reasons. Mr. Mathews suggested Mr. James McCarthy. Mr. Hammerschmidt advised he did not believe we would get into any legal probl,ems:;if. we do some of these thi gs while going to the owners with friendly persua- sio . On motion by Mr. Helmen, it was recommended Mr—James McCarthy be hired on a consulting basis and add a,., staff member in the office to administer rehabilitation. This was passed by unanimous consent. A s t of standard procedures will be given the owners in rder to avoid litigation and to assure good public relations. It was recommended that two more architects be fired to evaluate the buildings in depth, at an hourly rat E, bringing their findings back to the Urban Design Rev ew Committee. This motion was passed by unanimous con lent. Mr. Hammerschmidt requested Mr. Barbe and Mr.;Bill Hammes, fro his office, work together in assembling the proper edures. The Urban Design Review Committee will now consist of the fol bowing: CONSULTANT RECOMMENDED TO BE.HIRED, AND ONE ADDITIONAL STAFF MEMBER TWO ARCHITECTS APPROVED, HOURLY RATE Mr. Joseph Mathews, Mathews,.Purucker & Associates, Inc. Mr. Forrest R. West,,Building CommissJ over Mr. Lloyd S. Taylor, City Engineer Mr. B. Ashenfelter, Redevelopment Exec. Director, Mr. Howard Bellinger, Area Plan Director Mr. Paul West, Engineer Mr. William Rasmussen, V. Pres., South Bend Downtown Council Mr. Frank Montana, U. of Notre Dame, Architectural Dept.. Mr. James Neidigh & Associates, Landscape Engineers Pre k1fax dent Wilhelm requested we start moving on the Katz property at and Main Street. Mr. sufl The con! the Boat vi tE his Hammerschmidt said the plans have to,be working drawings,, icient to warrant a building permit upon our first approval. same thing should be done in rehabilitation as for new truction. Mr. Mathews asked if there is any reason why owner could not present his case verbally to the Review d? The answer was, if the Review Board would like to in- him, it would be a good idea. Mr. Hammerschmidt said' time of completion, the third factor, is very importan:.t' %I! 3. 1 NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd The situation relative to Dr. Katz was discussed. It PARCEL NO. 1 -8, see s he may remain in the building until the end'of IND. R -66 April. He has been paying $325.00 per month rent to Mr. Greenhut, including utilities The, latter may cos $500.00 by themselves for which we are obligated, the rent being paid to the owner. afternoon. It is a little premature, but the wheels are turning. He said this is th "e first encouraging sign he has ad. 4. ADJOURNMENT - ith, the conclusion of the business for which this ADJOURNMENT meeting was-called, on motion duly made and passed by Mr. :Helm n,, he me ting adjourned at 4:50 P.M. rec or -6- can . Why redden (S E L) b. Handout or Mailing Brochures: The following ACTION DEFERRED quotations have been received: ON HANDOUT OR MAILING BROCHURES 1) Mrs. Pat Webster 740 Portage Avenue South Bend, Ind. 5,000 $1,500.00 2) Mr. Paul A. Fergus Co. 112 West Bartless St. South Bend, Ind. 5,000 $1,247.00 10,000 1,530.00 3) Jones & Taylor,-Inc.' 4th Floor, Nat'l Bank Bldg. South Bend, Ind. 5,000 $5,405.00 10,000 7,660.00 - * *4) Golden Rule Press Elkhart, Ind. 5,000 $ 833.40 10,000 1,145.96 * *The size would be 17 x 22, two- color dark green and orange (four tone), using our model photograph on front, reproduction of mall, with--the.-center fold of pictures of current buildings being demolished, parking garages, as well as showing a large map.'andimarket,values. We should sell the Mall and sell the,whole,idea.tesi,des showing what area is available. - Mr. Helmen suggested that some of the plans submitted have been too elaborate and should be limited to just essentials. The request was made to write the copy and present it to the Commission for suggestions and final approval. c. Mall Makeup and /or Costs: President Wilhelm MALL MAKEUP AND /OR advi ed there was a meeting on`the Cultural Center this COSTS afternoon. It is a little premature, but the wheels are turning. He said this is th "e first encouraging sign he has ad. 4. ADJOURNMENT - ith, the conclusion of the business for which this ADJOURNMENT meeting was-called, on motion duly made and passed by Mr. :Helm n,, he me ting adjourned at 4:50 P.M. rec or -6- can . Why redden (S E L)