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Home My WebLink AboutJune 1982historicPreservation commission of south bend and st. joseph county ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798) June 7, 1982 Area Plan Commission Conference Room 7:00 P.M. 11th floor, County/City Building C A U C U S A G E N D A 1. Ordinance Amendment. 2. Schedule Meeting of New Certificate of Appropriateness Committee to Develop Procedures 3. New Commissioners 4. Downtown Buildings and 1982 Priorities 5. 1983 Budget historic. preservation commission of south bend and st. joseph county ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284.9798) June 7, 1982 Area Plan Commission Conference Room 7:00 p.m. 11th floor, County/City Building C A U C U S M I N U T E S 1. Ordinance Amendment The Commission agreed to seek to continue have the Common Council have final approval of delays in demolition, alteration, moving, etc., as has been done in the past. Ms. Kiemnec was told to write a letter to Mr. Butler formally requesting that he represent us at the APC public hearing of the Ordinance Amendment on June 15. 2. New --Certificate of Appropriateness Committee The members of the Committee were announced: Ted Wasielewski, John Oxian, Joann Sporleder, and F. Jay Nimtz. A meeting to suggest procedures was set for July 12, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. in the 11th floor Conference Room. 3. New Commissioners Ms. Kiemnec suggested a policy for keeping.a pool of names -of people intereste.d,in being on the Commission that the Commission might use to suggest to the appointing bodies. She reported that these names might be gathered by a newspaper article. (Appendix A) The Commission decided to have each Commissioner suggest names to Mr. Wasielewski who would keep a file on them. 4. Downtown Buildings and 1982 Priorities Ms. Kiemnec handed out a list of all 11's, 12's, and 13's in downtown within the prescribed boundaries (Appendix B). The Commission agreed to have Mr. Oxian draw up a plan for how, -we would undertake to save these buildings and what we would present to the Council. He will have it ready for the regular June meeting for discussion and a vote at the July meeting. 5. 1983 Budget A budget was decided upon pending comment by the County Commissioners. MEMBERS PRESENT: Ted Wasielewski, John Oxian, Joann Spor:leder, Odell Newburn, Charlie Hayes, Gina DeLaruelle, F. Jay Nimtz Appendix A POLICY FOR NEW COMMISSIONERS -When a Commissioner resigns or does not wish re -appointment, the resignation will be given to the appropriate appointing body with a copy to the HPC President. -At the next regular monthly Historic Preservation Commission meetin the Commissioners will choose, from a pool of applicants on file, three or four names�t6 be recommended to the appointing body. -Planner will contact these people to determine if they are still interested. -If they are still interested, a letter will be sent to the appointing body recommending these candidates. Their resumes will be included. 6/7/82 kl k Appendix B DOWNTOWN BUILDINGS Ills, 12's, & 13's Boundaries: St. Joseph - east, Western Avenue - south, William - west, LaSalle - north Rating Name and Address Date Style S/12 121 W. Colfax 1c791- Italianate S/12 S.B. Home Telephone Co:, 212 W. Colfax 1371 Period Revival S/12 Colfax Theater, 213 W. Colfax 1928 _ Classical Revival S/12 S.B: Tribune, 217 W. Colfax (Freyermuth & Maurer) 1905 Georgian S/12 I&M Electric'Co. Offices, 220 W. Colfax 1929 Art Deco (Austin & Shambleau) S/11 S.B. Tribune Building, 225 W.,Colfax 1919 Neo -Classical ' S/12 312 W. Colfax 1910 Classical Revival S/12 First Presbyterian Church, 333 W. Colfax 1953 Colonial Revival S/12 (L) 112 Franklin d 1909 Period Revival S/11 129 Franklin 1899. Queen Anne 0/13 National Bank and Trust Co., 112,W. Jefferson 1913 Neo -Classical (Freyermuth & Maurer) S/12 Chamber of Commerce, 224 W. Jefferson 1922 Period Revival (Schneider & Shambleau) *S/11. WSBT, 300 W. Jefferson 1955 International S/12 Indiana Club, 320 W. Jefferson 1924 Period Revival S/12 Harold Medow, 222 N. Lafayette 1924 Classical,Revival 0/13 (L) Fredrickson House, 233 N. Lafayette 1892 Queen Anne 0/13 People's Church, 101 S. Lafayette 1838 Romanesque 0/13 (L) Museum, 112 S. Lafayette (Van Osdel) 1355 Greek Revival S/12 Lafayette -Building, 115 S. Lafayette (Selby & Young) 1901 Neo -Classical S/12 - 120 W. LaSalle (Ellwood) 1930 Period.Revival S/12 Remedy Co., 220 W. LaSalle 1395 Period Revival, 0/13 (L) Fredrickson Candy Store, 314 W. LaSalle 1392 Queen Anne Appendix B DOWNTOWN BUILDINGS (cont.) mating Name.and Address - "S/II American.National Bank, 101 N. Main St. -Date 197 7 0/13 JMS Building, 108 N. Main (Solon Beman) 1910 0/13 (L) Courthouse, 105 S. Main (Shepley, Rutan,, & Coolidge) 1397 0/13 _ Old First Bank Building, 133 S. 'Main (Perkins, Fellows19,15 & . Ham i.l ton ) S/12 Federal Building, 204 S. Main (Austin & Shambleau) 1933 C.S/11 213 S. Main 1927 S/11 225 S. Main 1909 S/12 ilerdiana'`31'1 Telephone,Co., 227 S. Main 1910 (George Selby) 0/13 Palais.Royale, 201 IJ. Michigan W.S. Aroner-Chicago) .1921 0/13 (L) Morris Civic Auditorium, 211 N. Michigan (J.S.'Aroner)1921 S/12 LaSalle Hotel, 237 N. Michigan 1921 S/12 St. Joseph Bank, 202 S. Michigan 1963 0/13 State Theatre, 212 S. Michigan St. 1919 0/13 Central High'School, 115 N. St. James Ct. 1910 S/12 The American Bank Building, 111 W. Washington 1924 0/13 Soldier Sailor Monument (McDonnell & Sons) 1903 206 W. Washington 0/13 Tower Building, 216 W. Washington (Austin & 1929 Shambleau) 0/13 (L) Markmakers, 322 W. Washington 1395 0/13 (L) Law Firm, 405 W. Wayne _ 1872 *S/Il S.B. Library, 112 W. Wayne 1958 S/12 415 W. Wayne 1910 0/13 Synagogue, 420 Williams Street 1901 40 Historically & Architecturally Significant Buildings 4 Newer Buildings (indicated by ,) 44 TOTAL Style . Chicago School Classical Revival Neo -Classical Art Deco Neo -Classical Classical Revival Neo -Classical Classical Revival Spanish Renaissance Period Revival Chicago School Neo -Classical Neo -Classical Classical Revival Gothic Revival Queen Anne Italian Villa International Shingle Style Period Revival Appendix B ■ ■ ■ h�stor�cpreservation mmission", of south bend and st. joseph county ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING - south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284.9798);.; D R A F T of a Letter to the Common Council Honorable Common Council Members: The Historic Preservation Commission, by its ordinance, is committed to preserving our architectural. heritage by surveying, identifying, planning for and advising the Common Council concerning the designation of historic landmarks and districts. Of the various historic areas in South Bend, the Commission feels the - Central Business District'is one of the most important and is an area in need of positive planning for the future. Because of its commitment to, downtown, the HPC would like to work _with building owners to inform them of the benefits of preservation. As there are approximately forty buildings which are historically and architecturally significant in the -central downtown. . area, the HPC wishes to request the passage of the enclosed ordinance in order to have time to approach building owners on landmark status. The Commission will discuss with owners the following areas: 1. Local landmark status a. Standards to be applied b. Benefits of 2. National Register designation a. tax benefits b: benefits of preservation easement program If an owner refuses consent, the HPC will re-evaluate the designation of that particular building and make a recommendation to the Council -accordingly. No demolition permit shall be issued by the Building Department for five years on all downtown buildings rated 11 to 13 on the City Survey within the following boundaries: LaSalle Street on the north, William Street on the west, St. Joseph Street on the east, and Wayne Street on the south. ';Y .ifs"�'a-2�i �- ,. rt • ; !; .. historic puservacommission of south bend. and st. •Joseph county ROOM,1123.COUNTY CITY BUILDING south bend, Indiana 46601 (219 2849798) PRESERVATION TAX. CONFERENCE Ch cpgoi March,,11982. Since the -1976 Tax Act wasassed p ,:.ave'r��$1,200 bilT.ion,;have been stimulated in.�-:' private funds, so it is workingl. IWMI&.& first two.,months-of -this year, since'.the new Tax Act has. gone into effect, requests:for:certi;t,Tca.tion' have doubled over,'=the` same two.months-last Year. With 25;OOOtproperties;.cUrrentl'y on'.the Nat Iona l�Register, 10%.of;;whlch,'t;are_di,stricts, thepoten'al'F:'.there'forinany morebuildings:tobe=-::;''•,- certified and'make use of the Act. 'fx"ut15 �, Economicar Recovery .Tax'.Act;'-of,�;1982 _ The current act -is a three -t i ered:r ro"ranr,Hof `rinvest`ment tax: credt is ° on the rehabT l' P 9 .. station costs of historic bui-ldings:`{;-:f:;_.,.''°' 30:ye'ar.old bull.dings - 15%Investment:'Tax Credit on commercial buildings only; 40 year old buildings - 20% Investment: Tax, Credit - no certi.f..ication req uIrid 50 year old cert i feed historic structures 25% Inve `tmenV,Tax,'Credit',';t_ avaabTel'for all .income.: `" i'; ` .:yA producing structures.:':(inci4tidirig , ,•y*; 1,'gt':•,J. :r,.p:r3 ,,rgntat,-.0 .nits f::4., ;rt .g:',.:•±7•; -',P-'• -`,'J .+:.. ti'x'x.:.7• .,,. i , ±C•'t t' r!t�:4s.. e o` ua i�x�•- T 1 if he b-bu i -din s : mu •be' ';�. q �:a 1 st sub'tantfal,l :rehab`l,�•`tafed°�fi•the, rea'ter':of �ei`ttier;r'":� $5 000 or: the: adjusted• basis of"'heaC {: h: ')+.,, "�aGu J75 ��.. t tdtFng and theymu`st retell ofr'`t In:order::for a,50' ear ol,d' structur ,.>:->' .a..c .. ; :..,,?�..r,. yet er`..tTf.tedr i,»=must-SeY<r,' t i' j ;^ :{t�;•jt ;-.:' e'•L-. P .4+ :PI♦ X, f. ;,.. ;d. i lis `e •di- du, t `in vi al o 'e ` a 'e 1 on ..N ti'onaT�' �e ist r'" - •j'i`' - ` - 'try'^'s .,S^�t'e - art o' >a> Rat Iona l':'Re aster. D.istir.i t'Y'{• 1'- ,J 'N 3 ° . 3t part'of,- Iota.l-,Historic:' Di`str%ct�i i ere the rlocal' ordlnance::has been certified c rig .:.,,' (our+,ordinance. has'.been .certifiedsooun =focal:=;districts .woui'd qualify) • The certification forms_ (which I :havefn ahe of.fl,ce)"'are',sen'ttto the'State Historic: t lon Off I* e.approval'�:'and then,•ao•'the renional..::of f Ece:=of:: the 'Nat Iona%`` r�' ;Park Service: for final. a royal'' our }}`ts'�in Omaha'x::Nebraska 'STlierirehabiTif atton:``t`ti`. ,',must .a 'so'' be'. d,. - ,y ,,;. 1:., ,;cect,f le ,. the: appl':Icant: nereds` td-:fo1,16M;ttie`<"SecretarV,, of`' Sta'ndardsr.` t 4' Fs } =±•• 3. AW, !x - ;S_ ice`, "',ti ar '•t�t .e' • .Y _ i.li, fifi �. t., t rig W -� � '•i• - "L iJ y -Tax Tra `men ,Ext s •' en' io .AcK..of0' t t.-, Preservat iow-lasements` ' - •`,4.�i'/¢yrfl•'.^_*tL 4�i+�, �.�il'a;:q',r.i 4x:''.k �4, -= - . _ .:. F,C-.. A Preservation Easement is a situation in'wh.i;ch'.the'owiier`gives` up certain rights to his property. -while retaining fee 's imple.'owpership 4 yydonating the.easement:to'a government.. agency: or non-profit preservat,ion' oe'gan`.izationf�: the owner can,.take: advantage - of certaintax.benefits. -The amount; 6f� th"6.!.ydonati.on = wh 6h; -is- determined• by": the" d r:f-' `_ _• ferenceAn the,,value of,the:property,:�as,,`appraised='le'fo're4and'after_'.the donation, can -be = ` residential::and commercial structures` and t'e > uia'din9"s°`must`be},certi.f:_ied'`•underi.the;:o,_- .. ; o;;..•�3'fe`J),�K",':.7: ti,cvr!. .`t:;:j ."'.`'s°: ` - same; rocedurec as::for:=ahe :Econoni.c RecovecyYFrTax';Act:'. ;:,'>The .buia-din ;must=<be:certlf•i,ed ,�sc,7.' �• h �er .r.' :.�" r .J.'•r �r' qi «`�' .a ,. }. ,,._r'��.✓e'=r_'' •� :%- tr.,t' ', s _ =•�5' �t Ji __: '•� rf:••, �a - ?i kip, s\,nntW'i 't'., :rf.°S�•..-.P& f -tib«!: EA 4 - . L.. �- fi. ,:i:+ u�,� {� fx. `L�Za"�`•.�:- ':�'r, „tZ..).§.:��r d#.F�.�`�Y4,_�.•�a#.:}3:r..,Kt'� ba.- Page 2 or listed on the National Register of Historic Places (which certifies it automatically) by the time of the donation or by the time the taxpayer files his tax return for the taxable year in which the gift is made. The easements must be donated in perpetuity. Before using either the Tax Act or the Preservation Easement Program, owners are urged to check with an accountant or tax person knowledgeable in these areas to work through the figures in detail. Fees for such services as well as those of lawyers and appraisors need to be considered. historic preservation commission of south bend and st. joseph county ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284.9798) AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE June 21, 1982 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Third Floor Conference Room 7:30 p.m. Room 323 - County/City Building 1. Call to Order 2. -Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - May 17, 1982 4. Treasurer's Report Introduction of New Commissioner — Martha Choitz 5. Correspondence, 6. Committee Reports a. Budget & Finance 1) Report b. Historic Districts c. Historic Landmarks 1) First Reading for Landmark Designation of 52060 Quince Road d. Legal 1) Ordinance Amendment e. Public Relations & Community Education f. Environmental Impact Statement 1) 52228 Gumwood Road g. Staff Report 1) Summary Report 2) Small Town Survey h. President's Report` 7. Old Business a. Downtown Buildings 8. New Business 9. Hearing of Visitors 10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters 11. Adjournment historicpreservation commission of south bend and st. joseph county Regular Meeting M I N U T E S June 21, 1982 7:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. 2. Roll Call ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798) Third Floor Conference Room County/City Building MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Charles -Hayes, Mr., John_Oxian',_Mrs. Gina-,DeLaruelle;. Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, Mr. Odell Newburn, Mrs:- Martha Choitz. MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Ted Wasielewski, Mrs. Joann Sporleder. ALSO PRESENT: Karen Kiemnec, Preservation Planner; Jeanne Derbeck, South Bend Tribune, Mr. John Whitaker. 3. Approval of Minutes Mr. Nimtz made a motion to approve the May 24, 1982 minutes; Mr. Hayes seconded; motion passed. 4. Treasurer's Report Mr. Nimtz made a motion to accept the Report as written; Mr. Hayes seconded; motion passed. Introduction of New Commissioner - Martha Choitz Mrs. Choitz was introduced and welcomed to the Commission. 5. Correspondence a. Preservation News for June, 1.982., b. The Old House Journal, June, 1982. c. The Indiana"ARts Commission Newsletter, Spring, 1982. d. Elkhart Historical & Cultural Preservation Commission Newsletter. e. Practising Law Institute News. f. 'Southhold Newsletter, June, 1982- g. Recent Community Development notices. 6. Committee Reports a. Budget & Finance Ms. Kiemnec read the Memo from the County Commissioners regarding the 1983 budget (Appendix A). b. Historic Districts - no report June. 21, 1982 Page 2 c. Historic Landmarks 1) First Reading for landmark Designation of 52060 Quince Road Mr. Oxian explained that he has tried to work with the owners to restore or sell their house which has been vacant for several years. The building is deteriorating and has not been secured as was ordered by the County Building Commissioner in 1980. Mr. Oxian hopes that by declaring the building a landmark, the Commission can work with the County Building Commissioner to have it maintained by the provisions of the Historic Preservation Commission's Ordinance. 2) First Reading for Landmark Designation of 13271 Adams Road - Ms. Kiemnec reported -that -she has spoken -to" -the new -owner and he -is -anxious to have the house declared a landmark. 3) LaSalle Square Mr. Oxian made a motion that the Commission send a letter to the owners of the LaSalle Square Shopping Center to commend them on their preservation of the tree in the middle of the parking lot. Mr. Hayes seconded; motion passed. d. Legal 1) Ordinance Amendment Ms. Kiemnec reported that the Ordinance Amendment which was to be heard at the Public Hearing of the Area Plan Commission-- Meeting.on June 15 was tabled until July. _Mr. Lew'Mc_Gann, President of.the-Comon Council_-,_:wil"l."calI a"meeting before _.._._.._ _-.- -that time,' -to discuss the matter. e. Public Relations & Community Education - no report f. Environmental Impact Statement 1) 52228 Gumwood Road Mr. Whitaker, the property owner, has had a large, two-story porch with column supports built without obtaining "a Certificate of Appropriateness or a Building Permit. The roof which was slightly pitched is not to.his liking and he intends to have i.t"torn"down. The Commission requested that Mr. Whitaker meet with Ms.'Kiemnec`and Mrs. Sporleder to come up with a new design to present for the HPC's approval at its.next regular meeting. Mr. Whitaker agreed. g. Staff Report 1) Summary Report Ms. Kiemnec reported that the second printing of the Summary Report is in and she requested help with collating and binding. 2) Small Town Survey Ms. Kiemnec reported that St. Mary's fieldwork has been completed. She indicated that she had requested that Sylvia Gillis work part-time for the HPC and Ms. Gillis agreed and will get back to us. Also, an IUSB student has agreed to do an internship for credit this" summer and will work on the Small Town Survey. h. President's Report.- no report _+ Old Business a. Downtown Buildings Mr. Oxian read his earlier motion on Downtown Buildings (see May 24, 1982 Minutes) and his suggestion for an accompanying letter to the Common Council. He would June 21. 1982 Page Three like to have it distributed to the Commissioners for their comments and bring it up again at the July meeting for a vote. 8. New Business - no report 9. Hearing of Visitors 10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters Mrs. Choitz informed the HPC of Southhold Restoration's County Bus Tour on June 27, 1982. 11. Adjournment Mrs. DeLaruelle moved to adjourn; Mr. Newburn seconded; motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8":32 p.m. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH, INDIANA ROOM 722 COUNTY -CITY BUILDING SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 16601 TELEPHONE 281.9531 MEMBERS: RICHARD D. JASINSKI ►rnrd.nl HENRY R. FERRETTIE Vko Pros Idem RICHARD L. LARRISON M.mb.. Date: June 10, 1982 To: Historic Preservation Commission From: The Board of Coma:issioners St. Joseph County, Indiana In past years, we have sent you a letter specifying the guidelines to be followed in submitting your agency's budget, or the required contribution from St. Joseph County funds, for the continued operation of your agency. You may be wondering why you have not received such a letter this year. For this reason, we felt we should communicate with you to explain the reason. While it is apparent that there will not be sufficient funds to increase any operating expenses over the 1982 level, we are not certain, at this point, whether decreases can be avoided. We will do everything possible to maintain this year's allocations and, as soon as we have more fiscal vision in this respect, we will notify all agencies involved. Thank you. BOC/lgh 9 HISTORIC PRESERVATION M ISSION BUDGET $18,000 Treasurer's Repoi of May 26, 1982 Line Item Budgeted for 1982 Current Bills 111 Historic Preservation Planner $14,500.00 $1,208.33 212 Postage 250.00 14.90 213 Travel Expense 200.00 -0- 214 Mileage Allowance 215 Books 241 Printing, Other than Office Supplies 243 Photography 244 Stationery & Printing 245 Blueprinting 246 Photocopying 252 Equipment 261 Legal Services 263 Technical Assistance 265 Publication of Legal Notices 360 Office Supplies 570 Dues 571 Subscriptions TOTAL DNR Grant Project City Survey Project Small Town Survey 150.00 100.00 300.00 250.00 150.00 50.00 100.00 100.00 800.00 500.00 100.00 350.00 50.00 50.00 $18,000.00 $ 1,924.52 4,226-31 7,000.00 -0- 11.00 3.01 11-70 -0- 162.00 -0- -0- 18.91 -0- -0- $1,429.85 -0- -0- 27.79 Balance '$�5 186.02 162.50 119.20 .77-50 288.32 227.00 150.00 50.00 100.00 38.80 638.00 303.50 101.00 180.84 50.00 34.00 $11,164.03 -0- 3.28 2,312.50