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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 1975historicpreservation commission III of :south bend and st. joseph county b `• ROOM_ 1123•COUNTYCITY -BUILDING -- - - _ - _ _ _ - `� _ -,'_� •• south bend, indiana 46601 1279 284-s798) E N D. A Caucus Meeting; :. _ =__-- •• _ Regular Meeting -- __ Monday, P 5 i 975: _ xr_rv. .:._ _ _ -, , . - - Se tember• 1. l Monday, :. September. 15 1975 - _ - 7:00 _p:im:_.- = llt1i Floor_Area ,P1an Conference Roam btYi'= Floor - d10 Conference. Room `l. Call `:to Order . _ __ • _ - Roll:. Calt ` - - _ _ 3 Approval _of = -° f _Minutes �+: Area; Plan Director's Report P= Richard S. Johnsjon 5. Survey Consultant's Report,- Brian Crumlish. - 6. Tre asuxer' s ,, Report 7: Correspondence .k 8: . Committee'. Report's - Budge t..and Finance; istoric Districts' _ Historic,Landmarks - - _... Legal (' ... . .I, • I , ,. _ • ;_ _ •• Public Relations and Educa - tion - - Presidential Report - Consult ant'sReport Old' Business. Cornmm y Development Funds National;.Tru st=Ann ual.Meeting: = Annual: Report = - - _. ,Educat'iorr Plan: ._ .. - = ,,.;.• - s Grand : Rapids Bii '•Tour 10. Ne�r,Business' ... - - ;- .. 1.1.. •-. Heara.ng of -Vi it s": - -' s or - - I -• L: 12. _ Announcements and. -Miscellaneous Matters - 1; ---- = 13. Adjournment ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY.! Line Item 119.1 212 213 215 241 242 243 244 252 261 371 570 263 UISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TOTAL BUDGET $11,425.00 Treasurer's Report September 15, 1975 Admin.Sec'y/Research Asst. Postage Travel Expenses Books Printing, other than office supplies Publication of Legal Notices Photography and Blue Prints Stationery and Printing Equipment Legal Services General Office Supplies Dues and Subscriptions Technical Assistance (Survey) 1975 Budgeted $3,600.00 300.00 500.00 150.00 400.00 50.00 400.00 125.00 50.00 600.00 100.00 150.00 5,000.00 $11,425.00 Balance - 0 - 221.14 475.22 145.6o 323.52 50.00 164.75 102.75 50.00 294.6o 77.43 135.00 - 0 - 2, oyo.o� September 15, 1975 Page 2 district or landmark. He demonstrated his talk by showing two maps. He also explained the significance of the Certificate of Appropriateness which would be necessary if any alterations were to be made on a structure within the Historic District. There were some questions from the visitors regarding zoning and Mr. Johnson clarified these. It was emphasized that the Historic Preservation Commission would have nothing to do with zoning or land use. Mr. Smith suggested that the Commission invite Mr. Jack Dunfee to the next meeting and have these changes in the proposed zoning ordinance incorporated at that time. Mr. Smith then thanked Mr. Johnson in behalf of the Commission for coming and giving his presentation. 5. Survey Consultant's Report Brian Crumlish of the architectural firm of Crumlish/Sporleder - summarized his findings concerning the County Survey. He stres- sed that he was very pleased with the quality of architectural structures found throughout the county. He stated that he and his associates found at least one hundred residences that could be termed "superior" and.that he. had at least seventeen file folders of structures of'historical significance. He said he is preparing a map to show the location of "superior" structures which he will make available to the public. He said the North- east section of the county has an abundance of "superior" houses. He added that his firm began a brochure on county history and a guide to architectural styles found in the county. He also outlined a paper on how to look at old buildings and evaluate them. He added that he had many color slides of the superior - structures. Mrs. Davisson asked if these could be made avail- able to the Commission and Mr. Crumlish replied that he would be willing to share them. Ms. Derbeck interjected that this survey could serve as a guide to other counties. Ms. Davisson-- stressed that the map should be made available in order to gen- erate enthusiasm in the area. The Commission was pleased with the results of the survey and discussed how this material could be used to the greatest advantage. 6. Treasurer's Report Ms. Davisson passed out copies of the current expenditures and balances for the month of September. Mr. Oxian made a motion that this report be approved as submitted. Mr. Stivers seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. Next, Ms. Davisson submitted the following bills for approval for payment: $1,250.00 to Crumlish/Sporleder for the final payment for the St. Joseph County Architectural Survey; $74.75 alsn=to Crumlish/Sporleder for five magnetic signs which were affixed to the ears engaged in the Historical Survey; $108.70.. to Rink Riverside Printers for 1,000 Flyers constituting the Annual Report; and a postage bill of $5.70 for the month of August. Mr. Oxian made a motion that these bills be approved for payment and Mr. Stivers seconded this motion. It was put to a vote and passed unanimously.. September 15, 1975 Page 3 7. Correspondence Mrs. Lois McMahon presented a letter from Mr. Hojnacki re- garding the appointment of Ms. Patricia Osmon as Director of 'Community Affairs for the City of South Bend. An announce- ment from the National Trust regarding a European Tour was next submitted, and duly noted. Mrs. McMahon also submitted a brochure announcing an annual workshop on the Public Re- lations of Preservation sponsored by the National Trust and held at Tarrytown, New York on November 13, 14, 1975. Mrs.— McMahon stressed that this would be a most worthwhile work- shop inasmuch as it will deal with community relations and public affairs. She hoped someone of the Commission would participate at this workshop. A letter from Congressman John Brademas.regarding Federal assistance to aid in the preserva--- tion and reuse of historic railroad stations was likewise—sub- mitted. According to the letter, the funding is still un- certain. Senators Birch Bay 'and Vance Hartke also wrote regarding this matter and these communications were noted by the Commission. 8. Committee Reports Budget and Finance The budget submitted to the St. Joseph County Council was approved without any problems. The Commission had asked for $11,355. for the fiscal year 1976. The Council approved a budget of $11,425, which is the same as this past year. The city, however, did not approve any part of the Commission budget submitted. Historic Districts It was stated that the report from the Area Plan Commission made earlier at this meeting covered the revision of the Historic District ordinance. Legal It was suggested that a request be made to'Mr. Jack Dunfee to appear.before the Commission on the third Monday of the month or some alternate time convenient for him. Historic Landmarks Mr. Oxian stated that Ms. Joanne Sporleder and Mrs. Lois McMahon had worked on a landmark classification dividing — proposed structures into Group A, B, and C. These classi- fications would give a proper designation for historic landmarks. It will be reviewed at the next meeting of the Landmarks Committee. Copies of these classifications were sent to John Oxian and to Russell Roth ermel. September 15, 1975 Page 4 Mr. Oxian asked Commission approval of two structures in the county which the Committtee would like to submit to the.Area Plan Commission to be designated as historic landmarks. One is the Bauman House.on Sumption Trail.-4oY13 The.architecture of this house is historically signifi- cant. The other is at 2+888 Cleveland Road. The barn is included with the house. The motion to have these structures designated as historical landmarks was made by Mr. F. Jay Nimtz and seconded by Mr. Al Stivers. Thea motion passed unanimously. Mr. Oxian next reported on his suggestion of plaques for historic landmarks. He showed the Comnission_members two possibilities and asked them to comment. Ms. Sporleder commented that one resembled a Williamsburg District -- plaque and would therefore be unsuitable for the Commis- sion's purpose. After some discussion, it was decided - to give the plaque brochures to Al Stivers who would re- port on them at the next meeting. Public Relations and Education There has been no formal meeting of this committee and no report at this time. Ms. Davisson reported on the ICH evaluation. She said there was some ambiguity about the procedure. She also mentioned a meeting between her, Laois McMahon and Uk. Horseborough, an architectural historian of considerable note. She has asked Mr. Horseborough to speak at a later Commission meeting. Presidential Report Mr. Smith reported that Frank Gilbert of the National Trust had spoken to him and invited him to give a small presenta- tion at the Annual Meeting of the National Trust.in Boston. He asked for permission to speak at the convention for the Commission. Mr. Smith is to confer with John Oxian about a possible presentation. Mr. Smith further asked Commission approval to allocate $200.00 maximum per person for himself and John Oxian to attend this National Trust Annual Meeting. Mr. F. Jay Nimtz made a motion to this effect and Ms. Spor- leder seconded it. It was put to a vote and passed unani- mously. Consultant's Report Mrs. McMahon suggested that she and B'Is. Joanne Sporleder be allowed travel expenses to attend the Indiana Conference on Historic Preservation at Bloomington on September 19-20. After a discussion on just how much would remain in the line Septeinber 15, 1975 Page 5 item earmarked for travel, -it-was moved by Mr. F. Jay Nimtz that such attendance be approved. Mr. -Al Stivers seconded this notion and it passed unanimously. tirs. McMahon asked approval by the Commission to make photo- graphic enlargements of the Nordgren home in order to prepare a display for use at the Conference. Mr. John Oxian made a motion that such funds be approved. Mr. Al Stivers seconded it and it passed unanimously. Mrs. McMahon reported on the possibility of getting matching funds from Eric Gilbertson to do some further work on the County Survey. To date., no decision has been reached in this area. There is no idea of when the -Commission will know the results of this request. Mrs. McMahon then asked the Commission's approval to buy a scrapbook to store the many newspaper clippings relative to the Commission's activities. Mr. John Oxian made a motion -that such a purchase be approved and Mr. Al Stivers seconded it. The motion was passed unanimously. A discussion then ensued about the date of the next meeting. A few Commission members felt the second Monday in the month was not the most favorable time. After some discussion, it was decided to inform Mr. Jack Dunfee that the Commission would meet on Tuesday., October 21st., 1975. Mrs. McMahon reported that she has looked over the application for funds from MACOG and found that such funds would not be suitable for the Commission's pArpose. She would., however, check with 14r. Dunfee. 9. Old Business Plaques This was discussed earlier in the meeting. Community Development Funds Mr. Smith had spoken to Mr. 1tojnacki, about the possibility — of receiving Community Development Funds. Mr. Hojnaclr-i sug- gested that John Oxian souAd--out the Democratic members of the City Council about the probability of getting such funds. Ur. Oxian agreed to undertake this task. Annual Report Mrs. McMahon reported that the 1974 Annual Report was still being distributed. 11r. Smith suggested that Mr. Al Stivers give some thought to designing an Annual Report for 1975. Mr. Stivers agreed to work on the project. September 15; 1975 Page 6. Historic Plan - There - was no report at this time on the historic plan; - Education -Plan There was no report at this time on the education plan. Grand Rapids Bus Tour Mrs. McMahon reported that residents had not responded to the letter the Commission mailed regarding this tour. It was, therefore, decided to cancel the tour at this time. County Funds John Oxian suggested the Commission use a sum of money allocated for the County Survey to do a partial survey in the city. Ms. Davisson suggested that perhaps college students -would be available to do such a survey. 10. New Business Ms. Sporleder discussed the categories for designating of historic landmarks. She said there should be stringent regulations for renovations, especially in regard to the - Certificate of Appropriateness. She said Commission mem- bers do not have the expertise to make such decisions. She said she would like to make a motion to establish an - advisory board made up of professionals. It was suggest- ed that the Commission check with Mr. Jack Dunfee if the Commission can legally set up such a body. 11. Hearing of Visitors Mrs. Doyle said she wanted to see copies of the revised ordinance before the Commission votes on it. Dir. Smith remarked that the Commission would do its best to get these to her. 12. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters There were no announcements or other matters. 13. Adjournment Mr. Stivers made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Ms. Sporleder seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. SUBMITTED BY: Russell Rothermel, Secretary DRAFT PREPARED BY: Gertrud Gilbert, Administrative Assistant NEXT REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, October 21, 1975 Conference Room C-- Room 610 6th Floor - County -City Building 7:30 p.m.