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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 1976historic preservation commission of south bend and St. joseph county . - ROOM 1123 -COUNTY CITY BUILDING __. south bend, Indiana 46601 1219 284-97981 Regular"Meeting Tuesday;` February 3,, 1976 7:30 p.m..- Floor• -, 3rd - Room 323 1;. Call..to Order - - 2._ . Roll Cull_ 3. :Approval of _. 4. ,. �Treasurert s"' Report LL = _ -- - - rresponderice grid"Report= ;from Brian Grumlish = 6 Cohmiittee _ Reports ` Budget and Finance --- -. •Historic;,Districts.- ,. - - Historic' Landmarks -,- - - Legal - - Public Relations"and_Education _ - _ President's; Repo rt - Consultant'. s-_ Report -- Old; Business ;. Cormhun ty' Development -Funds Plaques _ . . - National `Park Service°, -Historic .Preservati on Grant Annual Report _ - _, - Historic :Plan - - 8... Neta Business -- Election�of:Officers` • Pro osed' ew ;Zoning_- Ordin'arice p , 9. g f s-- HearingoVisitor` -- -10 •-_--Announcements 'and Misceltaneous Matters--. , :11, Adjournment Line Item x-19.1 212 213 215 241 242 243 244 252 261 371 570 263 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TOTAL BUDGET $11,425.00 Treasurer's Report February 3, 1976 1976 Budgeted Admin-Sec'ty/Research Assistant $4,000.00 Postage 300.00 Travel Expenses 600.00 Books 150.00 Printing, other than office supplies 400.00 Publication of Legal Notices 200.00 Photography and Blue Prints 400.00 Stationery and Printing 125.00 Equipment 50.00 Legal Services 600.00 General Office Supplies 100.00 Dues and Subscriptions 150.00 Technical Assistance (Survey) 4,350.00 $11,425.00 go Balance $4,000.00 300.00 600.00 150.00 400.00 200.00 400.00 125.00 50.00 600.00 100.00 150.00 4,350.00 $11,425.00 historic preservation commission February 3, 1976 Page 2 Silvermine Publishers: $4.45; Duplicating charges for December: $2.50; Postage charges for December: $7.58 and to the University of Notre Dame Library for photocopies: $10.80. Mr. Rothermel moved that these bills be paid; Mr. Sivers seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. 5. Correspondence Mrs. Gilbert read a letter which Mr. Smith wrote to Mr. Larry Van- osdol regarding the environmental impact statement on the Chapin Street area. The Commission has not yet received an answer to this. A letter welcoming Mr. Theodore Wasielewski to the Commission was likewise read. Mrs. Gilbert then submitted flyers from the National - Trust announcing writing awards and a community preservation confer- ence. Mr. Carl Armstrong sent the Commission nomination forms and guidelines for making application to the National Register of His- toric Places. A form letter from Pat Osmon, Director of Commm ty Affairs, regarding application for Community Development Funds was submitted. It was noted that the date for the public hearing is on March 4. Report from Brian Crumlish Mr. Crumlish spoke about his -enthusiasm for the County Survey and brought the Commission up-to-date on the project. He mentioned that a substantial amount of the work had been done. He said his firm had spent about $900. just on mileage and film, and $500. for the: Consultant, Mr. Gaede. Mr. Crumlish agreed that work still had to be done: checking some names and addresses, re-evaluating the sur, vey forms in order to upgrade some of the above average homes, tracing over the penciled survey cards with ink, and recommending registration of significant buildings which might be of state and national interest. Mr. Crumlish said that he would consider having Mr. Gaede back after the classification of structures has been com- pleted. He also spoke about a base map (3' x 41) that his office is preparing and which should be available at about March 22. Mr. Smith suggested that Mr. Crumlish get together with some of the Commission members and review the work. Mr. Smith then distributed a list of committees and their members. It was suggested that Mr. Rothermel and the Historic Landmarks Committee meet with Brian Crumlish in his office -in about a week and review those structures which should be considered as County Landmarks. Mr. Al Stivers offered to work on this committee as well. 5. Committee Reports Budget and Finance There was nothing to report from this committee. Historic Districts Mr. F. Jay Nimtz was not present and there was no report. February 3, 1976 Page 3 Historic Landmarks This committee has not met recently. It was suggested - that this committee meet with Brian Cruml.ish on Wednes- -- day, February 11, at 4:30 p.m. at his office. (The meet- ing was later changed to February 17th). Legal Committee Due to Mr. F. Jay Nimtz's absence, there was no report -- from this committee. Mr. Rinderle said that he gave in- formation on tax incentives for historic homes to Mr. Nimtz to peruse. Public'_Relations and Education Ms. Davisson was not present and there was no report from this committee. President's Report Mr. Smith reported that in a meeting with Dick Johnson he was informed that there is a possibility that a County Zoning Administrator may be hired. And if that came about, he would need the office space now occupied by the Historic Pteservation Commission staff. Mr. Catanzarite remarked that the question of a zoning administrator is a contro- versidl. issue. Mr. Smith discussed the meeting with the Park Avenue group at the Ludwick home along with Ms. Joanne Sporleder. He felt there was a very good exchange of ideas and atti-. tudes, and the area was reviewed as a possibility for the National Register. Mr. Smith urged that the avenue of communication be kept open. Mr. Smith next enumerated several points that the presi- dent of the Commission should consider in fulfilling his duties. He felt there should be better comm?nication among Commission members. He also voiced a need to conduct caucus meetings and weekly meetings with the Consultant. He further stressed that the Area Plan Commission could give some of the background of its proposed new zoning ordinance to the Consultant. Pic. Smith also noted that the committees should meet with the Consultant and develop projects and recommendations so that the Commission can act upon them. Consultant's Report Mr. Rinderle agreed that more communication between com- mittees and the staff was needed and suggested that the staff be invited to all committee meetings. He suggested that committees take action'on proposed projects, so'these can be placed ,on a master work list and be completed. He also informed the Commission that copies of the Superior February 3, 1976 Page 4 Houses were given to local universities, Penn High, the public libraries and Southhold. He then said that funding for the research assistant and the secre- tary might end June 30th, and that, since both persons were greatly needed, the Commission should decide now. on committing the funds for the rest of the year if they were needed. Mr. Oxian remarked that perhaps some of the money now in the budget for the survey could be earmarked for these staff positions. However, he said that he would check with CETA to see if the funds could continue. Mr. Rinderle then said that information on the 700 -County Survey cards was being transferred to the_ State Forms in order to qualify for the grant.- Mrs. - Sporleder questioned the need of transferring all 700,in- ventoried structures and felt that perhaps the state would want only the 70 or so superior structures. Mr. Rinderle said the state had asked for the entire survey, but he would abk Mr. Cloud again. Mr. Smith then introduced the newly appointed Commission member, Mr. Theodore Wasielewski, who was appointed by the Common Council to replace Mrs. Christyne Woolridge - who had resigned. Mr. Wasielewski spoke about his back- ground and what Texas was doing to preserve its heritage. Mr. Catanzarite informed the Commission that Mr. Al Stivers had been re -appointed for a new term by the County Council. 7. Old Business Community Development Funds Plaques The proposal for these funds has been submitted and the hearing will take place on March 4th. Mrs. Gilbert submitted a condensed version of the text which could be used on the size plaque decided upon. Mr. Oxian is to contact home owners of designated historic landmarks. National Park Service Grant This has already been covered earlier in the meeting. Annual Report There was a general discussion on this issue and Mr. Smith remarked that perhaps in lieu of an annual report - a brochure could be printed showing auto tours of county- February 3, 1976 Page 5 wide historic homes. Mr. Rinderle said he and the staff would work on this. Historic Plan Mr. Rinderle informed the Commission that he had drawn up the proposed plan from notes left by Wendy Schlereth, Lois McMahon and also from studying the Marshall and other plans, which would serve as a procedural guideline for the Commission. There was general discussion as to whether procedural methods should be included in the plan, or whether the plan should recommend action .as a result of completed surveys or both. Mr. Smith remarked that he had spoken to Dick Johnson and Judy Studer and all of the re- - quirements mandate that the Commission formulate an histor- ic plan. it was suggested that possibly Brian Crumlish or Mr. Gaede help formulate the plan. Mr. Smith then mentioned that he had included the Historic Plan under the Standards - Committee. Mr. Rothermel moved that members of the commit- tee present their comments and suggestions to Mrs. Sporleder and Mr. Oxian who would meet with Mr. Rinderle and prepare a draft which would incorporate local concerns and imput before giving it to an outside consultant. Mr. Catanzarite seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. There was further discussion on just what the Commission wants in the way of an historic plan. It was brought -out that the Com- mission.needs a clarification of the purpose and goals of the plan. 8. New Business Election of Officers Due to the absence of Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, chairman of the - nominating committee, Mrs. Gilbert read the slate of candi- dates for the various offices with the recommendation, made by the committee, that the same members be re-elected to the offices they -now hold. The recommendation was that Jack Smith be re-elected president; John Oxiaai, vice- -- presdient; Russell Rothermel, secretary; and Deloris Da- visson, Treasurer. Mr. Rothermel moved that the Commission accept the recommendations of the nominating committee. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Smith then ---asked for suggestions from the Commission as to the make-up of the various committees and who would Like to serve on them. He again emphasized that the com- mittees should meet regularly and include a staffmember at these meetings. Proposed New Zoning Ordinance Due to the absence of Ms. Deloris Davisson, this item was tabled until the next meeting. February 3, 1976 Page 6 9. Hearing of Visitors There was no discussion at this time. 10. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters 11. Adjournment Mr. 0xian reported that part of the concrete that held the commemorative plaque from the old LaSalle Street bridge has fallen down and something should be done about it. It is located across the river opposite the I & M Building. Mr. Smith suggested that a letter be written to the City En- gineer, Mr. Richardson, with a copy to Mr. Larrison. Mr. Rothermel moved that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Catanzarite seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. The meeting stood adjourned at 9:30 p.m. submitted by: Russell Rothermel, Secretary draft prepared by: Gertrud C. Gilbert, Administrative Assistant NEXT REGULAR MEETING March 2, 1976 Conference Room 323 3rd Floor - County -City Building 7:30 p.m.