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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 197611historic preservation Comm ission , = h ° bend and St..Joseph county '- ROOM 1123.CQUNTY CITY -BUILD ING F south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798) £ _ Y ] n �ry, L ee 1 ;• Tuesday, 'July, - 800 y 3rd;, Floor Conferennce.Room: - Order ,( Q i i x ! ' J 1 Z ] A« 3. Approve. ofMinutes .= _ «., Treasurer's: t P6port_ - 5 _ Correspondence _ Committee Reports - _ _ t_ s - Budget grid Finariae Historic 'Dis trigy s mi. oilci Landmarks J Legal_ - PStub116.Rel=ations-and nonEcuca - dzandirdsan' Historic Flan - -_ Presidential Report: -, 4 -, , Id Business 8. Nevi Business 9..: Hng eari o :vi`sitors • - 14.ouneements az�d M3 sce7.l aneous Matters , J4 - T HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TOTAL BUDGET $11,425.00 Treasurer's Report July 13, 1976 Balance - 0 - 134.55 600.00 77.55 - 0 - - 0 - 25.88 99.27 15.00 600.00 65.81 37.80 3,929.00 $5,584.86 1976 Line Item Budgeted 119.1 Admin. Sec'ty/Research Assistant $4,000.00 212 Postage 300.00 213 Travel Expenses 600.00 215 Books 150.00 241 Printing, other than office supplies 400.00 242 Publication of Legal Notices 200.00 243 Photography and Blue Prints 400.00 244 Stationery and Printing 125.00 252 Equipment 50.00 261 Legal Services 600.00 371 General office Supplies 100.00 570 Dues and Subscriptions 150.00 263 Technical Assistance (Survey) 4,350.00 $11,425.00 Balance - 0 - 134.55 600.00 77.55 - 0 - - 0 - 25.88 99.27 15.00 600.00 65.81 37.80 3,929.00 $5,584.86 historic preservation comm-ission July 13, 1976 Page 2 Mr. -F. Jay Nimtz made a mot16n-that the Treasurer's Report be accepted as submitted and the bills approved for payment. Ms., Sporleder sec- onded this motion and it passed unanimously. 5. Correspondence Ms. Kopezynski.mentioned.that she had been in contact with Carolyn Haman of the LaxDivision - Landmarks and Preservation of the National Trust. Ms. Hax`had wanted information about this Commission and then called from Washington to say that this Commission is one of the more major commissions in the country and expressed a request for ad- ditional information. Ms. Kopczynski then distriiiuted copies of a public relations pamphlet from the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission. This pamph- let details the work of the commission and lists their landmarks. They were duly noted by Commission members. Next, Ms. Kopezynski mentioned a letter she had.written to Mr. Allan D. White of Columbia City regarding their contemplated survey of Whitley County. The letter expressed encouragement in this endeavor and an Auto Tour Map was enclosed for Dir. White's perusal. A letter was then read which had been drafted by Mr. John Oxian to the School Board regarding the possible declaration of the Colfax School as an historical landmark. Mr. Dake read this letter at the last school board meeting but no action was taken in this matter. Mr. Oxian mentioned.that no bids were received for the Ardmore, Lydick, and Colfax school buildings, but that they would be sold separately. Ms. Kopezynski mentioned that the office had received the schedule of events for the Annual National Trust meeting in October. It was discussed that this was a worthwhile meeting to attend. Ms. Kop- czynski had submitted the President's and Vice -President's names as as possible participants. 6. Committee Reports Budget and Finance Mr. Oxian had discussed the City Budget with Peter Mullin and he was sure the Commission would get some funds. Historic Districts Mr. Ted Wasielewski discussed the letter to the City Engineer - which he had circulated at the last meeting regarding the pro- posed widening of Chapin Street. He would like Commission mem- bers to make changes, return the draft to him and then a final copy would be sent out over Jack Smith's signature. July 13, 1976 Page 3 Historic Landmarks Mr. Oxian stated that the property at 25618 Quinn Road was de- clared a landmark. The propery consists of two houses and a barn. Mr. Oxian commented that the home owners -discussed the possibility of a variance concerning one of the structures on the property. It was noted that the property owners have not pursued this, however, it was further noted that the owners - were again informed. It was noted that a declaration of land- mark status does not give the property owner a variance. Mr. Oxian then informed the Commission that the property at 1+912 Brick Road and 24845 State Road 23 were up before the County Council for first reading. He also stated that the "overlay" amendment to the ordinance was passed by the South Bend Common Council. The County Council, however, sent this amendment back to committee for further clarification of the word 'overlay". The revised amendment was referred to the Area Plan Commission for its approval before action is taken again with the County Council. The five-year moratorium on demolition amendment had first reading before both the South Bend Common and County Councils. It was referred to the Area Plan Commission and Mr. Oxian stated that he would have a meeting with Ms. Judy Studer regarding this matter. There was a discussion during which this ordinance was explained to Ms. Jeanne Derbeck. Ms. Davisson suggested that it be reviewed by both city and/or county attorneys, and sug= gested that a brief be prepared so that all other commission members be informed about this. Mr. Oxian next mentioned that he had talked with Mr. Davidson, --- the owner of the Union Station. The ordinance for the declara=- tion of this property as a landmark has been signed by Mr. Rich- ard Dombrowski, but as yet has not been introduced. He stated that Ms. Kopezynski is looking into the availablity of funds for renovation of Union Station would use them for an adaptive use = perhaps as a cultural center or restaurant. Ms. Kopczynski dis- cussed Conrail legislation inaugurated by Senator Vance Hartke. Mr. Oxian remarked that Mr. Davidson does not wish to demolish the building and would work with the Commission to obtain federal funds. Ms. Sporleder and Mr. Oxian authorized Ms. Kopczynski to pursue getting federal funds for this project. Ms. Kopczynski stated that she and Ms. Judy Studer were going to Notre Dame to appraise what students have done in projecting adaptive uses for Union Station. It was also suggested that a letter be written to Vance Hartke and Ms. Ruth Price be contacted in regard to this matter. Mr. Oxian then asked that Mr. Karl Crofoot's home at 61601 Bremen Highway be designated as a Landmark. Mr. Nimtz made a motion that July 13, 1976 Page 4 this property be declared a landmark by ordinance. Ms. Sporleder seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. Legal Mr. F. Jay Nimtz; stated that he had referred a draft of a manual procedure for contracts and purchases to Mr.Kevin Butler, the County Attorney, for perusal and consideration. There has not been further action in this matter. Public Relations and Education Ms. Davisson remarked that the Commission had voted to donate two framed pictures for the foyer of the Area Plan Commission for the gracious use of their facilities. Air. Nimtz suggested that the Area Plan Commission choose their own pictures. Ms. Davisson then remarked on the recent meeting of the Histor- ic Preservation Commission meeting at which time the priorities of the Commission were discussed, and Ms. Kopczynski distributed copies of these priorities as rendered by Ms. Judy Studer. Ms. Davisson voiced the need for formulating the specifications for the City Survey. Ms. Sporleder had done preliminary work on setting priorities and goals for the survey. Ms. Davisson then said the committee is working on a procedural— manual roceduralmanual and Mr. Oxian is devising a procedure for landmark desig- nation. Ms. Davisson mentioned that, in regard to the State grant of $5,000, the Commission is still working on a tally of the bills incurred in the completion of the County Survey. The actual appropriation was discussed and Ms. Kopczynskk;,remarked that this sum could be carried over to the following year. Ms. Davisson then discussed a proposed article that perhaps Jeanne Derbeck could write on the need for obtaining qualified craftsmen for the restoration of old houses, and mentioned that Ms. Sporleder was also involved in this effort. Ms. Kopczynski discussed a con- templated packet that would include ideas and suggestions for re- storing old homes. 14s. Davisson said she is putting together a" Historic Preservation Game" based on the state forms and she will have a prototype of this at the next meeting. Standards and Historic Plan There was no report. July 13, 1976 Page 5 Presidential Report In the absence of President Jack Smith, there was no report in this area. Staff Report Ms. Rita Kopezynski discussed the applications she had received for the position of Research Assistant and the preliminary in— terviewing she had done of the applicants. There were four ap- plicants in addition to Ms. Marsha Mullin who had had the position during the summer months of last year. Ms. Henni Akkerman, Mr.— Duane De Paepe, Ms. Anne Marian Jones, and Ms. Belle Lawson Pen— dleton had submitted resumes and had been interviewed by Ms. Kop- czynski. The Commission reviewed the qualifications of all ap- plicants and their resumes were discussed. Ms. Davisson then — moved that the Commission accept the recommendations of Ms. Kop- czynski and hire Marsha Ann Mullin and Belle Lawson Pendleton as the temporary Research Assistants. Ms. Sporleder seconded— this motion and it passed unanimously: Ms. Kopezynski was in- structed to draw up a cursory contract for these applicants. Ms. Davisson then suggested that perhaps, in the interim, Ms.. Kopezynski's title could be "Chief Researcher" or "Acting Historic Preservation Planner. `_Lt was further suggested that City CETA be contacted in this matter. Ms. Sporleder reported that Mr. Rothermel had drafted a job description for a Historic Preservation Planner. It was stated that specific corrections had been made by a committee of Com- mission members and the changes referred back to Mr. Rothermel. It would then be typed and be ready by the next meeting. Ms. Sporleder advised that Mr. Oxian introduce, at the next meeting, the transference of Ms. Kopczynski from the position of research assistant to interim historic preservation planner in September, and the City CETA office should be notified of this change. 7. Old Business There was no old business to be acted upon. 8. New Business Ms. Kopezynski reported that a public hearing of the Joint Legislative Committee on Housing and Zoning was scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 15, in the County -City Building. It was recomended that the Commission present a statement of its goals at this meeting. Ms. Kopczynski said she would check into the advisability of submitting a statement. July 1.3, 1976 Page 6 Ms. Kopczynski then mentioned that she had had an informal meeting with members of the Department of Human Resources and Economic Development at which time Ed Drummond and Mr. Stan Ryker were present and at which time the proposed City Survey was discussed. Mr. Oxian suggested that his brother, Saha;§'Oxian, be present at such meetings. Ms. Deloris Da- visson requested a caucus meeting for Commission members, at her house at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at which time ideas and suggestions as formulated by Ms. Joanne Sporleder on the City Survey be discussed. Ms. Sporleder next mentioned a forthcoming meeting on July 22 with Ruth Price, on a tax hearing. She suggested that Ms. Davisson and Ms. Kopczynski represent the Commission. She stated that there was a need for a contract with NSB for an architectural historian and an archaeological historian in the Indiana Department of Natural Resources in order to qualify for federal funds. 9. Hearing of Visitors There were no statements from the visitors at this time. 10. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters There were no announcements 11. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. SUBMITTED BY: Russell W. Rothermel, Secretary DRAFT PREPARED BY: Gertrud C. Gilbert NEXT REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, August 3, 1976 Conference room 323 3rd. Floor - County -City Building 8:00 p.m. •t -