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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 1976historicp reservation commission of south bend and st. Joseph county Agenda - Nov. 15, 1976 Page 2 Certificate of Appropriateness - response to requests for samples - Miscellaneous items Legal-- - National Trust annotated model, historic preservation ordinance Public Relations and Education - Report on Near Northwest Heritage Awareness Program Standards and Historic Plan Presidential Report - Kresge Building "plaquing" Staff -Report City CE'TA = Lawson -Fisher - quarters - scheduled meeting 7. Old Business 8. New Business 9. Hearing of Visitors 10. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters 3.1. Adjournment November 16, 1976 TO: All Commission Members FROM: Rita M. Kopczynski Due to an unforseeable lack of quorum, the monthly regular meeting, scheduled for Monday, November 15th, will now be held next Monday, November 22, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. in the third floor conference room. VAI A / X / V / /Fd / RMK:gcg HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TOTAL BUDGET $11,425.00 zz Treasurer's Report November -19, 1976 Balance -0- 42.17 600.00 2.49 -0- 1100 -0- 32.45 15.00 -0- 11.44 2.80 833.12 $1,539.47 1976 Line Item Budgeted 119.1 Admin. Sec't/Research Asst. $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- 42.17 600.00 2.49 -0- 1100 -0- 32.45 15.00 -0- 11.44 2.80 833.12 $1,539.47 historic preservation commission November 22, 1976 Page 2 Mr. Rothermel made a motion that these bills be approved.for payment. Mr. Al Stivers seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. Ms. Davisson then asked Commission approval to use Community Development Funds for employing Louis Sabo to photograph some of the structures within the city under the auspices of the City Survey. Ms. Kopezynski informed the Commission that she had drawn up a contract for the photographer at five dollars an hour, and not to exceed the sum of $100.00. The contract would run for a month and this sum includes film and processing. Ms. Davisson mentioned that some of these shots would.be used on the monthly TV program on historical preservation on Channel 34. Ms. Davisson likewise asked approval to use Community Development Funds to purchase a large map of the near Northwest neighborhood for $30.00 from the firm of Crumlish/Sporleder. This sum would come under the "supplies" item of the Community Development budget. Mr. Ted Wasielewski made a motion that both the payment to Louis Sabo for photographic services and the purchase of the map from Community Development Funds be approved. Mr. Stivers seconded. this motion and.it passed unanimously. Ms. Davisson asked Commission approval to pay Marsha Mullin $125.00 for services rendered in doing historical research for the Commission. This item would be paid from the Commission's regular funds. Mr. Ted Wasielewski made a motion that Marsha Mullin be paid this sum out of the regular budget. Mr. Rothermel seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Rothermel made a motion that the Treasurer's Report be ac- cepted as submitted. Mr. Stivers seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Jack Smith then deviated from the agenda to announce that the Commission had a guest this evening who wished to make a small presentation. Mr. Paul Pauszek then introduced himself to the Commission and — related that he was doing the publicity for three upcoming thea- trical shows at Central High School. He spoke enthusiastically about the dedication that is going into the production of these— plays. He then said that he would like the Commission to enter- tain a motion that the Little Theatre and the two stages be de- clared.and designated as historic landmarks. He gave a brief history of the Little Theatre which was opened in 1950 and was the first to be so designated in a high school. Mr. Rothermel suggested that the Commission should have more information about the nature of the plans for the building. He said the building was constructed in 1913, and.is now used as an area career center and also as an adult evening school. He said the building is not going to be vacated or abandoned. After some discussion, Mr. Smith referred the matter of possible landmark designation of the build- ing and the two auditoriums to Mr. Oxian and advised him to give a report at the December meeting. Mr. Rothermel then informed the November 22, 1976 Page 3 Commission that the next School Board meeting would be on Monday night on December 6th at 7:30. He said any presentation would have to be made on December 6th. Ms. Kopczynski suggested that - perhaps something regarding this matter could be brought up dur- ing Historic Preservation Week in May of next year. 5. Correspondence Ms. Kopczynski informed the Commission that she had talked with Mr. Cloud about the grant. Mr. Gantz then called.her and in- formed her that "the grant is coming". She then said that two requests for information had been re- ceived: one from Old Richmond, Inc. who had been sent copies of the enabling ordinance with amendments, the annual report and other articles pertaining to historic preservation. A ltter was also received from Roger B. Cosbey who is the Town Attorney for the Town of Bristol, Indiana and who wanted to know about an enabling ordinance and any legislation that could be used to preserve buildings. A copy of the ordinance and an ar- ticle from the Connecticut Law Review pertaining to preservation was sent to him. Ms. Kopezynski then mentioned a letter received from Mr. Robert C. Gaede of Cleveland, Ohio, who expressed pleasure in hearing that the Commission obtained funds for the City Survey and also expressed continuing interest perhaps under the provision of "additional architectural assistance." Next, Ms. Kopczynski informed the Commission that a letter had been received from Chuck Lennon, Director of the Housing Allow- ance program who expressed a desire to meet with the Commission - to discuss the Housing Allowance. As he addressed the group be- fore, it was decided to decline this proposal. A letter was sent to Mr. Jim Sullivan of the Northern Indiana -- Historical Society thanking him for his co-operation in dupli- cating the old East Race photographs. And a letter was received from the Notre Dame architectural library thanking the Commission for use of the County Survey cards for duplication. 6. Committee Reports City Survey Mr. Ted Wasielewski mentioned that all Commission members had received a copy of the Guidelines for the City Survey and then made a motion that these be approved as written. Ms. Davisson seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. Ms. Kopczynski then brought the Commission up-to-date on the number of firms who expressed interest in submitting November 22, 1976 Page 4 proposals for the City Survey. She said she has scheduled the firms of Troyer and Crumlish/Sporleder. Guidelines were sent to all those that expressed interest and copies of the legal notice were sent to three others. Mr. Wasielewski suggested that Commission members be sent a list of all those -- firms receiving legal notices and guidelines. It was mention- ed that those firms scheduled would present their proposals at the next caucus meeting on December 13, starting at 7:45 p.m. Each firm would have approximately one half hour for its pre- sentation. Mr. Ted Wasielewski then made a motion to take $100.00 from the category of supplies in the Community Development budget to a new category of "printing" for the purpose of photograph- ing structures. Ms. Joann Sporleder seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. (Copy of revised budget herewith at- tached.) Mr. Wasielewski then asked President Smith if the City Survey Committee should.continue to serve actively. Mr. Smith af- firmed that the Committee should serve as a standing commit- tee throughout the City Survey. Budget and Fiance Mr. Oxian reported that he had talked with Commissioner Jas inski regarding the budget for next year and during a prelim- inary discussion reported that "things looked good." There was no further report from this committee. Historic Districts Mr. Wasielewski remarked that there was no report from this committee. Ms. Rita Kopczynski, however, reported that the Commission was asked by the Community Development department to submit to the State Historic Preservation Officer a letter of en- dorsement of the East Race River Wall and Canoe Portage, as well as submit a statement that no historic areas or land- --- marks would be destroyed. Ms. Kopczynski then read the let- ter of endorsement which was sent to Mr. Cloud, and approved by the consensus of the Commission. Ms. Davisson voiced ap- proval of the drafting of these kinds of statements and said. it meant the Commission was moving ahead in a professional and official capacity. Ms. Kopczynski said petitioners of federal funds were required by law to secure such statements and Ms. Davisson affirmed that the Commission, in writing these didor-bements would give it more "clout". A guest, Mrs. Doyle, asked which "wall" was involved and she was informed of the geographic location of the East Race. Ms. Kopczynski then informed the Commission that a statement written primarily by Ms. Joann Sporleder and the Historic Preservation Planner, protesting the re -zoning petition for November 22, 1976 Page 5 for the South Bend Heart Surgery and unanimously approved by the Commission in caucus was read by Mr. John Oxian at a meeting of the Area Plan Commission. It was reported that, after much discussion, this petition was sent to the Common Council without a recommendation. The Commission was told that Mr. Jack Dunfee, who drew up the petition for the South Bend Heart Surgery firm, made an impassioned.re- buttal following the reading of the statement by Mr. Oxian. Both Mr. Rothermel and. Ms. Sporleder indicated that, since Mr. Dunfee was on retainer with the Historic Preservation Commission, that there may be a conflict of interest. Mr. Smith suggested that Mr. Dunfee be contacted on this matter and be told how the Commission feels. Mr. Rothermel stated that the Commission should follow up this matter with the Common Council. Mr. Oxian made a motion that the Commission read the statement, which was then read to the Commission by Ms. Kopczynski, at the Common Council meeting. Mr. Rothermel- seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Ted Was- ielewski was asked to contact Mr. Dunfee. Mr. Oxian made a motion that the chairman of the Historic Districts Committee contact the Commission's attorney, Mr. Dunfee, and reiterate the contents of the Commission's report, stating that this will continue to be the Commission's official action. Mr. Stivers seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. It was further suggested that this report be incorporated in the minutes. (report attached). Historic Landmarks Mr. Oxian informed the Commission that a letter had been re- ceived from Mr. William H. Mauk, President of the County . Council regarding the plaquing ceremony. Ms. Kopczynski then read the letter which stated that presentation of plaques to the homeowners of historically landmarked homes would take place on December 14, 1976 at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Kopczynski said letters had been sent to the homeowners inviting them to this ceremony. She also said that the County Commissioners will re- ceive the plaques for the two County Courthouses and the Dar- den Bridge. It was stated that after the presentation, the recipients would be served punch and cookies on the 11th Floor. Mr. Rothermel suggested.that Mr..knd Mrs. Risler be invited also and was assured that they were. Ms. Sporleder hoped that the firm of Crumlish/Sporleder and Judy Studer of the Area Plan Commission be likewise invited. Mr. Smith suggested that an invitation be sent to Southhold. Ms. Kopczynski then spoke about the proposed landmark desig- nation for Firehouse #7 and said that no survey card had been made out on this structure. Mr. Smith suggested that M.S. Spor- leder complete the survey card on this structure. Mr. Oxian then made a -motion to have the Ehninger residence at 50705 Orange Road - an Italianate structure - declared. November 22, 1976 Page 6 an historic landmark. Mr. Stivers seconded this motion and.it passed unanimously. Mr. Oxian next suggested that the Historic Landmarks Committee set up a meeting to concern itself with Certificates of Appro- priateness. Mr. Oxian then showed a piece of literature obtained from the State of Connecticut entitled, "The Eight Most Common Mistakes in Restoring Old Houses." Mr. Smith directed Rita Kopczynski to write about getting additional pamphlets. Mr. Oxian then made a motion that the Commission purchase fif- teen more plaques, starting in 1977 under the Commission's 1977 budget. Mr. Stivers seconded this motion. There was discussion on this motion and Ms. Sporleder suggested.that perhaps only 70 structures within the county be declared. landmarks. The - question was also raised as to whether the plaques would cost less if bought in quantity. Mr. Oxian first withdrew and then`. deferredthe motion. Mr. Smith advised Ms. Kopczynski to purl sue this matter. Mr. Oxian then suggested that a letter be written to San An- tonio regarding facade easements. They are doing a lot of work in this area. Mr. Rothermel spoke about the Colfax school and said that the School Corporation had not received any bids in the specified time but, nevertheless, there is a possible buyer for the school. He stressed that the building would be properly used but it will take some time. Ms. Sporleder said she had heard that a Mishawaka church might possibly be interested in the building and.might run a school there. Mr. Rothermel reported that the building cannot be sold for less than 90% of the ap- praised value. There was discussion on this matter. Mr. Oxian reported that the Oliver home on Wayne Street was up for sale. He had written a letter to the owner who was very enthusiastic and would notify the new property owner about possible landmark designation. Legal Committee There was no report from this committee However, Ms. Kopezynski distributed -copies of a model historic preservation ordinance she had received from the National Trust. They were duly noted by the Commission. Public Relations and Education Ms. ---Davis son stated that Channel 34 - WNIT - will devote about 12 - 15 minutes to historic preservation once a month. It might run to a half hour if a historical personage such as Mrs. Coquillard could be interviewed. There will be an airing November 22, 1976 Page 7 on December 7th, and Ms. Joann Sporleder would concentrate on log houses in this segment. Mr. Louis Sabo would do the slides. Ms. Davisson asked for ideas and suggestions for future view- ings from Commission members. It was suggested that perhaps Mr. Rothermel could. host a segment on history of school houses. Ms. Davisson stressed that she was open to suggestions and. wanted as many Commission members involved.as possible. Ms. Davisson then spoke about a walking tour to card houses in— the Near Northwest Neighborhood on the 27th of November, start- ing at 10:00 a.m. at 701 Cottage Grove Avenue. There would.be a team of eight architects and several professionals. The rain date is Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Ms. Davisson said this was part of the Heritage Awareness grant to do this and there will be a — public meeting on December 12th at 2:00 p.m. at the YWCA to cap- sulize the findings and pass out the walking maps. She said it was really an exciting thing to see how neighborhood people are involving themselves. She stressed that it was helping neigh- borhoods help themselves and urged all Commission members to take part. Standards and. Historic Plan There was no report from this committee. Presidential Report Mr. Smith spoke about the dedication of the commemorative plaque for the site of the former Kresge store. There was some discussion about this matter. Mr. Smith next reported that he had received a reference in- quiry regarding Marsha Mullin and informed.the Commission that he had given a very high recommendation as to her qualifica- tions in behalf of the Commission. President Smith then spoke about the possibility of enlarged quarters for the Historic Preservation Commission office. He said he had had.met with several people this afternoon: He had had.conferences with MACOG as well as Mr. Johnson - Area Plan. --He then showed a schematic plan of proposed office space. The space would encompass part of the foyer of Area Plan and.would double the current space. Mr. Oxian stated that he had talked with Mr. Jasinski regarding this matter. Mr. Smith said that Mr. Kruse was not amenable to giving up any of his space. It was noted that the Commission would not pick up the costs for the renovation of putting in a new wall to accommodate the new quarters. Mr. Smith also suggested using the third floor conference room (Room 323) but was told the Alcoholic Beverage Board met there once a month and would, therefore, be unfeasible. Mr. Smith informed the Commission that he had received. a letter from Ruth Price in reference to establishment of historic November 22, 1976 Page 8, districts. Mr. Smith referred this matter to Ted Wasielew- ski who was advised to report to the Commission. Staff Report Ms. Rita Kopczynski informed the Commission that the CETA position which was previously denied was then reviewed and approved by the mayor and.controller and now would be in effect until September 30, 1977, pending arrival of CETA funds from the federal government. She then spoke about the East Race River Wall and Canoe Portage statement which was covered earlier. She also mentioned that the Commission had received a letter from Lawson -Fisher asking the Commission to co-operate on a couple of other projects. She read this letter to the Commission and then read the reply she had drafted which, in essence, stated that the Commission was aware of the problem but could not now do anything in this regard. It was mentioned that Marsha Mullin could perhaps be prevailed upon to do some of the historical research involved. A discussion ensued as to whether or not the Commission could accept payment for doing this kind of work. Mr. Smith suggested that Mr. Dunfee be contacted on this matter. 7. Old Business Mr. Oxian reported that he had been interviewed on the "Chronicle" show on WNDU and.had discussed the Beiger Heritage Foundation. Ms. Davisson and Ms. Sporleder said it could possibly be improper to take a stand as a member of the Commission without discussing it before with the Commission. There was discussion on just what policy the Commission should take in regard to such matters. 8. New Business Ms. Sporleder mentioned that it might consider for purchase a a reproduction of the "Sweets Catalog". No action was taken in this matter. Mr. Oxian then mentioned that the National Trust Convention -- would meet in Chicago in 1978 and he suggested that the Commis- sion should think about whether it could set up something like a walking tour within the city. There was discussion on this matter and Mr. Smith voiced the opinion that it was a good idea. Mr. Oxian then stated that an announcement in the paper that the Commission is holding these monthly meetings should be made. It was decided that perhaps Jenne Derbeck could write a short article and. that the office could notify her before the meeting is to be held. She could also be provided with an agenda so that'she could write the article accordingly. November 22, 1976 Page 9 9. Hearing of Visitors Mr. Kline made the comment that he truly appreciated the in- terest and action the Historic Preservation Commission had taken at the meeting of the Area Plan Commission regarding the re -zoning petition referred to earlier. Mr. Smith thanked him for his words. 10. Announcements and.'Miscellaneous Matters There were no announcements at this time. 11. Adjournment Mr. Ted Wasielewski moved that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Al-Stivers seconded this motion and it passed unan- imously. The November meeting stood adjourned at 9:22 p.m. SUBMITTED BY: Russell W. Rothermel, Secretary DRAFT PREPARED BY: Gertrud C. Gilbert NEXT REGULAR MEETING Monday, December 20, 1976 Conference Room 323 Third Floor - County -City Building 7:30 p.m. November 15, 1976 TO: Area Plan Commission FROM: Historic Preservation. -'Commission RE: Re -zoning application No. 501-76, South Bend Heart Surgery The proposed re -zoning for the South Bend Heart Surgery is included in one historic neighborhood, and borders on two other significant neighborhood organization areas. It is felt that the residential character of this location must be maintained, and that the natural environment should remain unmolested. This particular strip of land is in a somewhat fragile area and, in order to maintain a neighborhood aesthetic as well as a natural view from Leeper Park, certain architectural responsibilities must be demonstrated in the site plan, that at this point have not been obvious. Among these are: architectural compatibility with the neighborhood in regard to setbac, height massing, comparison of roof style, and arrangement of window openings. Furthermore, it is felt, as mentioned, the wooded area adjacent to the train track should be left intact as one of the few remaining natural sites in South Bend. The site plan gives insufficient data to make a complete judgment and, consequently, the Historic Preservation Commission views the project unfavorably at this time. Contractual Supplies Printing Travel :4p REVISED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUDGET Architectural Assistance............ 00 .................. *$ 10,000.00 Additional Professional Assistance ...................... . . ... • . 0 • . 0 0 0 • . 0 • • . . . . . • .... 0 0 0 0 • 0 .... 0 . • . 0 . • . • . 0 . 0 • .. • 0 . . . . . • . . 0 . ... . ... . • . 0 . • ... 0 . . . • . 0 . • 0 • . . .. . . .. ..... 0 • . .... . . . . . ... . 0000 ... . . .................. . 0000. 0 .. . .. . .... .. .. . TOTAL 1,000.00 100.00 $ 12,000.00 November 22, 1976