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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 1976historic preservation commission U. Adjournment historic preservation commission October 18, 1976 Page 2 Postage charges for September $ 14.14 Duplicating charges for September 3.90 Lake Shore Markers for United Parcel Service charges 2.48 Business Systems for supplies 1.88 Schillings for photography 12.75 Rita M. Kopezynski for services rendered for October 1,000.00 Mr. Oxian wanted clarification of the photography item and he was informed that slides and enlargements had been made of the W. W. Brick home on Rosewood Road. Mr. Ted Wasielewski moved that the Treasurer's Report be ac- cepted as submitted and the bills approved for payment. Mr. Oxian seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. 5. Correspondence Ms. Kopezynski informed the Commission that a letter had been sent to Mr. Cloud and to the Bureau of Highways regarding the fault in the pavement near Mr. Gerald Kline's home. A reply from Mr. Gantz was read which stated, in part, "there is little that the State Historic Preservation Officer can do unless a proposed construction project is federally funded, assisted, or licensed." A copy of this letter was sent to Mr. Kline. There was no report from the State Highway Commission regarding this matter. Ms. Kopezynski then read a letter received on September 27 from Mr. Jack Dunfee, Jr. regarding his status as a retainer until December 31, 1976. Mr. Jack Smith mentioned that a letter was received from Ronald D. Bock, Director of the River Bend Plaza regarding Christmas holiday parade festivities in Downtown South Bend and asking participation from the Historic Preservation Commission. It was decided not to participate in these activities at this time. Copies of two legal notices that appeared in the South Bend Tribune were then passed around. 6. Committee Reports City Survey Mr. Ted Wasielewski made a motion for formal approval of the tentative allocation of monies for the City Survey. The budget is as follows: Contractural Architectural Assistance $ 10,000.00 Additional Professional Assistance 1,000.00 Supplies 900.00 Travel 100.00 $12,000.00 Mr. Oxian asked what the item for "Travel" entailed and was October 18, 1976 Page 3 informed that it covered mileage by the HPC staff to cover items such as trips to check out surveyed structures. Mr. Nimtz made a motion that the budget allocation for the City Survey be submitted. Mr. Oxian seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Wasielewski informed the Commission that the Com- - mittee is going forth with the drawing up of specifica- tions or guidelines for a bid on the City Survey. He said hopefully they will have something definite in this area at the next meeting. Budget and Finance Mr. Oxian had no report at this time from this committee. Historic Districts There was no report from this committee. Historic Landmarks - Mr. Oxian made a motion that the Commission hold a dis- tribution of plaques to the homeowners in the County whose homes have been declared Historic Landmarks with the permission of the County Council, during some County Council session. He also wants plaques distributed to the Coy house, the Darden Bridge and plaques for the 2nd. and 3rd County Courthouses. A reception, if it can be arranged, should also be given after the plaque ceremony. Mr. Rothermel seconded this motion and it passed unani- mously. Mr. Oxian then made a motion to declare the J. P. Huff residence at 50106 Bittersweet Road an Historic Landmark.- He andmark.He said the landmark designation would include a barn and a little smokehouse. Ms. Sporleder seconded this motion and. it passed unanimously. He then asked to have the former fire station on Notre Dame Avenue declared an Historic Landmark within -the city. He stated that it was built between 1903 - 1904 and there have been no alterations. He stated that he had received a letter from the Administration via Peter Mullin, Controller, giving approval. Mr. Oxian, there- fore, made a motion that this station be declared an Historic Landmark. Mr. Rothermel seconded this motion. Ms. Sporleder suggested that a Survey Card be filled out on this structure. The motion was put to a vote and it passed unanimously. Mr. Oxian then suggested a meeting of the Landmarks Committee and begin the formality of appointing a Review Board and the drafting of a Certificate of Appropriateness. He stated that homeowners of Landmarks must procure such &- certificate in case of any renovations. He showed a proto- type of such a certificate which had been drafted by Walter October 18, 1976 Page 4 -. Rinderle. Mr. Smith suggested that letters be written to Grand Rapids, Indianapolis, Marshall County, and Cleveland, Ohio requesting information regarding such certificates. Legal Mr. Nimtz had.no report at this time. Public Relations and Education Due to the absence of Ms. Deloris Davisson, Chair- woman of this Committee, there was no report. Ms. Kopczynski informed the Commission that the student intern from the American Studies program'at Notre Dame is moving along with her project and will share it with the Commission at some future date. Standards and Historic Plan There was no report from this committee. Presidential Report Mr. Smith informed the Commission that -he had received a letter from Mayor Peter J. Nemeth re -appointing Mr. - F. Jay Nimtz for a three-year term, ending October 31, 1979. Mr. Smith then acknowledged the invitations the Com- mission members and staff had received.for a Sunday afternoon tea at the Gibney house. It is to be held October 24, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. He hoped Commission members would be able to attend. Staff Report Ms. Kopczynski reported that she had had a meeting with Margery Kinsey, Professor.of Art History at Notre Dame, --- regarding a system of cataloguing slides for the Commis- sion. She said it was a worthwhile system but would necessitate a bit of financing. The storage bins would cost approximately $100. Ms. Kopczynski next informed the Commission that she had heard from City CETA regarding staffing for a research assistant. She felt that there again would be a full staff at the next meeting. Various Commission members reported that they had been in contact with Peter Mullin regarding this matter. Mr. Smith reported that he had had a talk with Mr. Rich- ard Johnson who had spoken to Mr. Larrison regarding ad- ditional space for the Commission. Mr. Larrison assured him that some space would be made available, perhaps in part of the area where MACOG is located. Mr. Johnson seems to think this is a favorable situation. Mr. Smith said he appreciated.Mr. Johnson "going to bat" for the Commission. October 18, 1976 Page 5 - Ms. Kopczynski then informed the Commission that the two pictures chosen by the Area Plan Commission had been framed. and are now hanging in its foyer. The Area Plan Commission is pleased with the results. Mr. Smith mentioned that he and Ms. Gilbert had had a meeting with Marty Beneki of the County CETA office in regard to Ms. Gilbert's work evaluation and a review session had been held. Mr. Rothermel asked Ms. Kopczynski if the Commission had a duplicate set of slides of superior homes and was informed that the Commission did not have a duplicate set but that the architectural library at Notre Dame had made and paid for having a set of:these slides made. 7. Old Business Mr. Smith asked about the National Park Service grant and Ms. Kopczynski informed him that a letter had been sent to Mr. Gantz regarding this matter but no reply had been received as yet. Mr. John Oxian reported that his brother, Sahag, had been given the assignment of doing research on the Union Train Station and the feasibility of making it a third year Community Development project. Mr. Rothermel reported that there is a possibility that there may be a buyer for the Colfax School. It is a business venture but nothing has been decided.yet. It was mentioned that all windows, except a curved one, had been adequately boarded up. 8. New Business Ms. Kopezynski informed the Commission that a membership renewal form had been received from the National Trust. They urged the Commission, in this Bicentennial year, to subscribe to a "Contributing Membership" for $50.00 rather than an "Associates Membership" for $25.00. Mr. Oxian made a motion that the Commission renew its Associate membership in the National Trust. Ms. Sporleder seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. Ms. Sporleder then showed a copy of the most recent U.S. News and World.Report which carried an informative article, en- titled, "Mow It's Old Buildings That Are Recycled." It was duly noted by the Commission. Ms. Kopczynski then stated that she has been asked by the --- Hbaian-Resources and Commmity Development Office if the Com- mission knows of any archeological findings or history on'the 12 to 20 foot area along the east side of the St. Joseph Riv- er by the Moonraker-Restaurant. She said they were interested in a little report of that area which still has some industrial plants on it. October 18, 1976 Page 6 9. Hearing of Visitors Mr. Kline said he was interested and very gratified in hearing the remarks of Ms. Davisson in the correction of the Minutes earlier in the meeting regarding neighborhoods. He then said he would like the Commission to consider a statement or a stance concerning a proposal, actually a petition, which had been pre- pared by Jack Dunfee, Jr. requesting that a particular area be rezoned from A and B residential to B residential. Mr. Kline passed around the map showing the area in question and a copy of the petition. The area is within the North East Neighborhood Council area and on the fringe of the "North Shore Triangle" and Harter Heights, and is on the south side of East North Shore Drive adjoining the St. Joseph River. The petitioner is the South Bend Heart Surgery, Inc. who have hopes of conducting a clinic on that site. Mr. Kline informed the Commission that a number of neighborhood associations plan remonstrance activities to this petition. Ms. Kopczynski said this petition is going — before the Area Plan Commission and is on the agenda for the Novem- ber 16th meeting. Mr. Smith suggested that this matter be referred to the Historic Districts Committee, and Mr. Oxian concurred in — this suggestion. It was further suggested that perhaps the chair- man of the Public Relations and Education Committee should be checked on this matter. It was voiced that there wasn't very much time before this petition would be on the agenda of the Area Plan Commission meeting. 10. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters There were no announcements at this time. 31. Adjournment Mr. Russell Rothermel moved that the meeting be adjourned. It was seconded.by Mr. F. Jay Nimtz and this motion passed unanimously. The October meeting stood.adjourned at 8:25 p.m. SUBMITTED BY: Russell W. Rothermel, Secretary DRAFT PREPARED BY: Gertrud C. Gilbert NEXT REGULAR MEETING Monday, November 15, 1976 Conference Room 323 Third Floor - County -City Building 7:30 p.m. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TOTAL BUDGET $111425.00 Treasurer's Report October 18, 1976 Balance -0- 58.79 600.00 2.49 -0- -0- -0- 74.10 15.00 -0- 13.32 2.80 1,285.00 $2,051.50 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- 58.79 600.00 2.49 -0- -0- -0- 74.10 15.00 -0- 13.32 2.80 1,285.00 $2,051.50 if, CAUCUS AGENDA* Discussion of City Survey (to date) South Bend Heart Surgery (see enclosed) Miscellaneous Items * A Reminder: The Historic Preservation Commission monthly Caucus is scheduled for November 8, 1976 7:30 p.m. Area Plan Conference Room