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1984
COMMISSION MEMBERS & OFFICERS
Appointing Body
Name Address/Telephone Term of Office
President
Joann Sporleder 205 West Cripe Street Historic Preservation
South Bend, IN 46637 Commission
272-6172 8/15/83 to 8/15/86
Vice -President
John Oxian 1533 Lincolnway West County Commissioners
South Bend, IN 46628 1/4/82 to 1/4/85
234-7202
Secretary
Charles Hayes 1634 East Jefferson Blvd. County Council
South Bend, IN 46617 3/1/83 to 3/1/86
233-1296 - Home
259-0080 - Business
Treasurer
Odell Newburn
110 North Carlisle
County
Council
South Bend, IN 46628
3/8/82
to 3/8/85
233-6635 - Home
289-5551 - Business
F. Jay Nimtz
(Business)
Mayor
511 W. Colfax Ave.
11/1/82
to 10/31/85
South Bend, IN 46601
233-3147
(Home)
918 North Adams Street
South Bend, IN 46628
233-5756
Gina DeLaruelle
553 Edgewater Drive
Mayor
South Bend, IN 46618
9/30/83
to 9/30/86
282-1311 - Home
Martha Choitz
19110 Summers Drive
County
Commissioners
South Bend, IN 46637
1/10/84
to 1/10/87
272-7189 - Home
232-1461 - Business
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1984 Commission Members Cont.
Janeanne W. Petrass
Michael Beatty
2816 Erskine
South Bend, IN 46614
289-4267 - Home
647 River Avenue
South Bend, IN 46618
232-2349 - Home
Common Council
1/23/84 to 1/23/87
Common Council
1/23/84 to 1/23/87
historicp reservation commission
of south bend and st. joseph county
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, Indiana 46601 1219 284-97981
AGENDA OF THE REGULAR
MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Third Floor Conference Room
Room 323 - County City Building
January 16, 1984
7:30 p.m.
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Minutes - December 19, 1983
4.
Treasurer's Report
5•
Correspondence
6.
Committee Reports
a. Budget & Finance
b. Historic Districts
1) Lincolnway East Proposed Historic District Status
C. Historic Landmarks
d. Legal
e. Public Relations & Community Education
f. Environmental Impact Statement
1) Certificate of Appropriateness
g. Staff Report
1) Multiple Resource Area
h. Nominating Committee
1 ) Report
2) Elections
7.
Old Business
8.
New Business
9.
Hearing of Visitors
10.
Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
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historicpreservation commission
of south bend and st. joseph county
Regular Meeting
January 16, 1984
1. Call to Order
M I N U T E S ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284.9798)
Third Floor Conference Room
County/City Building
The meeting was called to order at 7:55 p.m.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. John Oxian, Mrs. Martha Choitz, Mrs. Janeanne
Petrass, Mr. Odell Newburn, Mr. F. Jay Nimtz,
Mrs. Gina DeLaruelle.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mrs. Joann Sporleder, Mr. Charlie Hayes.
ALSO PRESENT: Karen Kiemnec, Preservation Planner; Jeanne Derbeck,
South Bend Tribune Reporter; Carol Sheetz and Yvonne
Speth, interested citizens.
3. Approval of Minutes
Mr. Newburn made a motion to approve the minutes of December 19, 1983;
Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion carried.
4. Treasurer's Report
no report
5. Correspondence
a. Internship Notice from the State Division of Historic Preservation
b. Practising Law Institute Bulletin
c. Chicago Maritime News, Volume 1, Number 1, Winter 1983
d. Indiana Arts Commission News, Winter 1984
e. Brochure from Sparkle Wash, a masonry cleaner company
f. A newsletter from COPAR, no. 13, December 1983
g. New Year's card from Frank Gilbert
h. Bulletins from The Victorian Society in America on their Fourth
American Summer School and their Tenth Annual Summer Seminar
6. Committee Reports
a. Budget & Finance — No Report
b. Historic Districts
1) Lincolnway East
Ms. Kiemnec reported that the Lincolnway East Historic
District Designation is on hold at this time in order that
some of the neighbors with further questions may meet with
members of the HPC. A meeting will be held on January 24,
1984 at 7:00 p.m. at 1164 Lincolnway East, the home of Tina
Martin, a member of the neighborhood committee. Ms. Kiemnec
and Mrs. Choitz will attend.
c. Historic Landmarks
No Report
d. Legal
No Report
e. Public Relations & Community Education
Ms. Kiemnec reported that she, Mr. James Conley, and Ms. Leslie
Choitz had a meeting on the 1984 Mayor's Conference. It will be
held during Historic Preservation Week, May 13 through 19,
probably the Tuesday of that week. The subject will be,
"Following the Secretary of Interior's Standards." Ms. Kiemnec
spoke with the Redevelopment Department and both their office and
the office of the Mayor will participate and cooperate.
f. Environmental Impact Statement
1) 405 W. Wayne Street
Ms. Kiemnec reported that she had okayed a Certificate of
Appropriateness for 405 W. Wayne Street. Mr. Kevin Butler,
the owner, had applied to have roof repairs made and a
sealant put on. Since she was not familiar with the effects
of the sealant, she told him to seek advice from the
architect at the State Division of Historic Preservation, Bob
Dinsmore. She approved the application with the stipulations
required by Mr. Dinsmore.
2) Certificate of Appropriateness
At the November HPC meeting, members had questioned whether
the Certificate of Appropriateness Application should have a
disclaimer cautioning the applicant that other ordinances and
state laws needed to be followed. Ms. Kiemnec sought the
advice of the Commission's Attorney, Mr. Kevin Butler who
prepared a statement (see Appendix A). Mr. Newburn moved
that the Commission adopt the statement recommended by its
attorney; Mrs. Petrass seconded; motion passed.
g. Staff Report
1) Multiple Resource Area
Ms. Kiemnec reported that in conjunction with Ms. Leslie
Choitz of Southhold Restorations, Inc., she had completed a
National Register Nomination for the Fredrickson House and
Candy Store which was sent to the State Division of Historic
Preservation on December 21, 1983.
She further reported that the nomination for the Multiple
Resource Area for the forty-nine buildings in downtown South
Bend will be mailed to the State Division of Historic
Preservation on January 17, 1984.
• h. Personnel Committee
Ms. Kiemnec reported that the Personnel Committee met on January
6, 1984. They interviewed Ms. Elizabeth Straw who had applied for
the administrative assistant position. They also reviewed the
resume and application of Mr. Randal Wallar, who had applied for
either the administrative assistant's position or the research
assistant's position (on the Industrial Building's Project). Mr.
Wallar has completed the Ball State Historic Preservation
Master's Program except for his thesis and has extensive National
Register experience. The Committee recommended that Ms. Straw be
hired for the administrative assistant's position and Mr. Wallar
for the research assistant position. Mr. Newburn made a motion
to that effect; Mrs. DeLaruelle seconded; motion passed.
i. Nominating Committee
Mr. Newburn reported that the Nominating Committee had nominated:
Joann Sporleder as President, John Oxian as Vice -President, Odell
Newburn as Treasurer, and Charles Hayes as Secretary. He
indicated that all four had accepted the nomination. The
nominations were opened to the floor and when none were
suggested, Mr. Nimtz moved that the nominations be closed and the
secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for the
nominees; Mr. Newburn seconded; motion passed. Mr. Nimtz
instructed the secretary to cast a unanimous ballot and declared
the nominees duly elected.
7. Old Business
a. Union Station
Ms. Kiemnec reported -that she had received a copy of a letter
from the Department of Code Enforcement regarding Union Station.
Code Enforcement has had the building secured for a cost of
$2,685.00 and will bill the owners for that amount.
8. New Business
a. Annual Report
Ms. Kiemnec distributed a fact sheet (see Appendix B) on the
Annual Report and asked that additions or corrections be called
in by Friday, January 20, 1984.
b. Plaques
Mr. Oxian suggested that the Commission look into signs for local
historic districts. It was also brought up that perhaps local
organizations and industries would be willing to donate or make
is plaques for local landmarks. Commission members will check into
the various possibilities.
9. Hearing of Visitors
Mrs. Carol Sheetz, a visitor and resident of Park Avenue, concurred
with the Commission's suggestion to see if plaques can be donated by
local organizations and industries.
10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
Ms. Kiemnec announced that Mrs. Martha Choitz was reappointed on
January 10, 1984.
Mr. Nimtz made a motion to adjourn; motion passed; the meeting was
adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
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APPENDIX A
CHARLES A. SIVEE.NEY. JR.
.IOtiEPEI V. SIMERI
KEVIN J. BUTLER
SWEE-NEY BUTLER & SIMERI
ATTORNEYS AT I -OW
405 WEST WAYNE STREET
SOUTII BEND, INDIANA 46601
21H 233-3303
December 1, 1983
FIs. Karen Kiemnec
St. Joseph County Historic
Preservation Commission
11th Floor, County -City Building
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Dear Karen:
With respect to your suggestion for language to be
added to the Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
relating to other laws and regulations, the following
language is submitted For inclusion on said Application:
"(Note to Applicant: In addition to this
• application, there may be requirements of
other state and/or local laws and regula-
tions with which you must comply in order
to undertake the Project.)"
I suggest that said language be added to the appli-
cation at the bottom of the page and in bold type.
Please call if any questions.
KJB/sms
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Sincerely,
Kevin J. Butler
Al.
APPENDIX B
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1983 ANNUAL REPORT
Following are the items which will be covered on the 1983 Annual Report. If you have
any additions or comments, please call Karen with them by Friday, Jan. 20, 1984.
Citv Surve
Added: Rating Upgraded:
521 Bronson S/11 702 S. Michigan C/10 to S/11
521 E. South St. S/11 607 Park Avenue C/10 to S/11
1 17 W. Colfax Q,7( ;(_ Sqn 221 N. Michigan C/9 to S/ 1 1
County Survey
25 buildings added to survey
41 buildings had been demolished
3 buildings were deleted from survey
Small Town Survey
completed
Summary Report on entire county to be published in 1984
Landmarks
702 S. Michigan
1133 N. Allen
Certificates of Appropriateness
0 553 Edgewater - new roof 507 River - fence
709 Arch - new garage 121 N. Studebaker - various improvements
639 River Ave. - new roof 66984 Pine Road (2) - new roof & new chimney
615 Edgewater - porch & gutter repairs
Historic Districts
Began work on Lincolnway East for local historic district designation
Environmental Review
Reviewed plans with City Engineering Department for Seebirt Court
Reviewed plans with School Administration for windows for Muessel School
Conferences
Indianapolis Mayor's Conference - attended by Planner and Commission Attorney
Historic Landmarks Foundation Conference for Historic District Commissions - attended by
Planner, Mr. Wasielewski, Mrs. Sporleder, Mr. Nimtz, Mrs. Choitz, Mrs. Petrass
South Bend Mayor's Conference - attended by Planner, Mr. Wasielewski, Mr. Oxian, Mrs.
Sporleder, Mrs. Choitz, Mrs. Petrass
IUSB Computer Workshop - attended by Planner
National Trust Annual Meeting - attended by Planner and Mrs. Choitz
Other
-Co-sponsored Mayor's Conference on Tax Incentives for Rehabilitation of Historic
Commercial Buildings
-Submitted National Register nomination for Fredrickson House and Candy Store (in conjunction
with Southhold Restorations)
�-Amended County Ordinance
-Received Secretary of Interior grant for $2,700 to do a Multiple Resource Area nomination
for downtown South Bend for 49 buildings
-Sponsored visit by Frank Gilbert, Counsel for the National Trust for Historic Preservation
to meet with various city officials and preservation groups
Annual Report
Page' 2
-Received Secretary of Interior grant for S4°000 to 6o an Industrial Building's Study and����
to nominate the Studebaker Clubhouse and Trees to the National Register of Historic Places
-Received Secretary of Interior grant for S5,350 and Community Development funds for $7,000
to hire an administrative assistant for 1984'
-Put together a list of all Studebaker -related buildings in the area for Studebaker Driver's
Club Annual Meat in July, 1983
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LINE ITEM
111 Director
212 Postage
213 Travel Expense
214 Mileage Allowance
215 Books
220 Conference Expenses
241 Printing, Other than Office Supplie
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
Project Small Town Survey
Industrial Buildings Study
Preservation Planner
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION BUDGET $18,900
Treasurer's
Report as
of January 23,1984
BUDGETED FOR
1984
CURRENT BILLS
BALANCE
$15,400.00
$1,283.33
$14,116.67
200.00
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200.00
200.00
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200.00
150.00
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150.00
100.00
9.95
90.05
200.00
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200.00
s 200.00
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200.00
250.00
25.20
224.80
75.00
-0-
75.00
50.00
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50.00
50.00
-0-
50.00
75.00
67.15
7.85
900.00
40.00
860.00
500.00
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500.00
50.00
19.•42
30.58
400.00
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400.00
50.00
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50.00
50.00
16.00
34.00
$18,900.00
$1,461.05
$17,438.95
$ 7,000.00
$ 327.25
$ 352.33
$ 4,000.00
$ 948.50
$ 3,051.50
$12,350.00
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$12,350.00
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ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Historic Preservation Commissioners
FROM: Karen Kiemnec
DATE: January 27, 1984
SUBJECT: February Meeting Date
Because February 20, the date of our regular monthly meeting, is a county holiday, we
are re -scheduling the meeting for Monday, February 13. It will be in the third floor
conference room at 7:30 p.m.
100 Enclased, you will find an updated list of Historic Preservation Commissioners including
Mr. Michael Beatty, our newest Commissioner.
Also enclosed is a list of committees and last year's members. Mrs. Sporleder asks that
you consider which committees you would like to serve on and let her know before the
February meeting so she may make appointments.
historicpreservation commission
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ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
TO: Executive Committee Members
FROM: Joann Sporleder, President
DATE: February 8, 1984
SUBJECT: Executive Committee Meeting
There will be an Executive Committee Meeting at 7:00 P.M. on February 13, 1984 before
the regular monthly meeting. It will be held in the MACOG Conference Room on the 11th
floor.
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ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
TO: The Media
FROM: Historic Preservation Commission
DATE: February 8, 1984
SUBJECT: February Meeting Date
The Historic Preservation Commission February meeting has been changed from February
20 (which is a legal holiday) to February 13, 1984. It will be held at the usual time,
7:30 P.m., in the third floor conference room of the County/City Building.
historicpreservation commission
Ted Wa s i e 1 ews k i - President of south bend and st. 1'oseph County
John Oxian - Vice President
Joann Sporleder - Secretary
Odell Newburn - Treasurer
Charles Hayes
F. Jay Nimtz
Gina DeLaruelle
Martha Choitz
Janeanne Petrass
Historic Preservation Planner - Karen L. Kiemnec
ANNUAL REPORT - 1983
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 1219 284-97981
The Historic Preservation Commission, in 1983, continued its update of the identifi-
cation of historic resources in South Bend and St. Joseph County. In addition, preser-
vation of several of those resources was facilitated through the implementation of various
programs. As in the past, the Commission has continued to advise the public on the
benefits of preservation, give technical advice on restoration techniques and sources and
research methods, and provide historical data on local architecture to private individuals
and public agencies.
I. CITY SURVEY
In its efforts to keep the City Survey as up to date as possible, two buildings were
added to the survey with a rating of S/11. They are: 521 Bronson and 521 E. South
Street. The rating of four additional buildings was upgraded: 117 W. Colfax, C/9
to S/11; 702 S. Michigan, C/10 to S/I1; 607 Park Ave., C/10 to S/11; and 221 N.
Michigan, C/9 to S/11. These ratings were changed because either the structure had
been recently(,restored or add4tional historical data was found.
II. COUNTY SURVEY
The County Survey was also updated. Each township was thoroughly studied for building
which had been missed when the survey was originally done and to update the survey
maps. Twenty-five buildings were added to the inventory. Unfortunately, forty-one
buildings were found to have been demolished since the survey was first completed.
Three buildings had to be deleted because of unsympathetic physical changes.
III. SMALL TOWN SURVEY
In 1983, the Small Town Survey was completed. This year, the Commission plans to
publish a Summary Report with the results.
IV. LANDMARKS
The following structures were designated City Historic Landmarks:
702 S. Michigan
40 1133 N. Allen
V. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
I& Certificates of Appropriateness were reviewed for the following properties:
553 River Avenue 543 Edgewater
709 Arch 507 River Avenue
639 River Avenue 121 N. Studebaker
615 Edgewater 66984 Pine Road (2)
935 S. Ironwood
VI. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Commission reviewed plans with the City Engineering Department, area residents,
and a representative of the mayor for Seebirt Court and with the South Bend School
Administration for new windows at Muessel School.
VII. CONFERENCES & MEETINGS
The planner and commission members participated in various conferences throughout
the year. They included:
-the Indianapolis Mayor's Conference on Incentives & Standards for Development in
Historic Areas, April 8, attended by the Planner and Commission Attorney;
-Historic Landmarks Foundation Conference on the Promises and Pitfalls of Historic
District Commissions, April 23, attended by the Planner, Mr. Wasielewski, Mrs.
Sporleder, Mr. Nimtz, Mrs. Choitz, and Mrs. Petrass;
-South Bend Mayor's Conference on Tax Incentives for Rehabilitation of Historic
Commercial Buildings, May 9, attended by the Planner, Mr. Wasielewski, Mr. Oxian,
Mrs. Sporleder, Mrs. Choitz, and Mrs. Petrass;
-IUSB Computer Workshop, October 14, attended by the Planner;
-37th Annual National Preservation Conference in San Antonio, Texas; October 27-30,
attended by the Planner and Mrs. Choitz.
VIII.STAFF
Ms. Karen Kiemnec continued her position as Preservation Planner with the Commission.
She was assisted by a part-time (only eight hours per week) secretary, a Notre Dame
student intern (worked for credit during the winter semester), and a research
assistant who worked from August to December on the Multiple Resource Area (see
part IX Special Projects for a further explanation). In addition, Mr. Kevin Butler
continued to serve as the Commission's Attorney.
IX. SPECIAL PROJECTS
On May 9, 1983, in conjunction with Southhold Restorations, South Bend Heritage,
Historic Landmarks Foundation, and the Redevelopment Department for the City of
South Bend, the Historic Preservation Commission sponsored the Mayor's Conference
on Tax Incentives for Rehabilitation of Historic Commercial Buildings. The
Conference which featured preservation experts from Chicago, Indianapolis, Evansville,
South Bend, and Gloucester, Massachusetts was very successful with over 110
participants.
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In cooperation with the staff of Southhold Restorations, the Historic Preservation
Commission staff completed and sent to Indianapolis a nomination to the National
Register of Historic Places for the Fredrickson House and Candy Store. This
designation will enable the owners to apply for matching federal grants as they
are available.
The Commission applied for and was awarded a $2,700 Department of Interior grant
to do a Multiple Resource Area nomination to the National Register of Historic
Places for forty-nine downtown South Bend Historic structures. Ms. Elizabeth
Straw was hired to work on the project and she and Ms. Kiemnec met individually
or corresponded with most of the property owners to explain the benefits of the
nomination. The designation will allow buildings owners to take advantage of an
Investment Tax Credit on money spent on rehabilitation. The project was completed
on January 17, 1984 and mailed to the State Division of Historic Preservation for
first review.
The Commission applied for and was awarded a $4,000 Department of Interior grant to
do an in-depth study of South Bend's Industrial Buildings to determine eligibility
for the National Register of Historic Places. The grant will also be used to
do a National Register nomination for the Studebaker Clubhouse and stand of trees
which spell out S -T -U -D -E -B -A -K -E -R, now part of the Bendix Woods County Park.
The Commission applied for and was awarded a $5,350 Department of Interior grant
and $7,000 in H.U.D. Community Development Block Grant monies to fund an admini-
strative assistant in 1984.
X. OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Other accomplishments for 1983 were: an amended county ordinance was passed; a
list of all Studebaker -related buildings which were included in the Historic Sites
and Structures Inventory was compiled for the Studebaker Driver's Club Annual Meet
held here in July, 1983; and a day -long visit by Frank Gilbert, Counsel for the
National Trust for Historic Preservation was sponsored by the Historic Preservation
Commission. Mr. Gilbert met and discussed local preservation issues with the
City Legal, Code Enforcement, and Redevelopment Departments as well as a representa-
tive of the Mayor, the Historic Preservation Commissioners and other preservation
groups.
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historicpreservation commission
• of south bend and st. joseph county
AGENDA OF THE REGULAR
MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Third Floor Conference Room
Room 323 - County/City Building
February 13, 1984
7:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Introduction of New Commissioner - Michael Beatty
3. Approval of Minutes - January 16, 1984
4. Treasurer's Report
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
5. Correspondence
• 6. Committee Reports
a. Budget & Finance
b. Historic Districts
1) Lincolnway East Proposed Historic District Status
2) 601 Lincolnway East
C. Historic Landmarks
1) First Reading for Landmark Designation of 1840 Kessler Blvd.
d. Legal
e. Public_Reilations &,Communi.ty_Education
f. Environmental Impact Statement
g. Staff Report
1) Multiple Resource Area
2) Small Town Survey - County Summary Report
3) Industrial Buildings Project
Introduction of New Staff Member - Randy Wallar
7. Old Business
a. Mayor's Conference
8. New Business
a. Goals for 1984
b. Committee Appointments
9. Hearing of Visitors
10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
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preservation commission
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of south bend and st. joseph county
Regular Meeting
February 13, 1984
1. Call to Order
M I N U T E S
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
Third Floor Conference Room
County/City Building
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. John Oxian, Mrs. Martha Choitz, Mrs. Janeanne
Petrass, Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, Mrs. Joann Sporleder,
Mr. Michael Beatty.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mrs. Gina DeLaruelte, Mr. Charlie Hayes, Mr. Odell
Newburn.
ALSO PRESENT: Karen Kiemnec, Preservation Planner; Elizabeth
Straw, Administrative Assistant; and J. Randal
Wallar, Research Assistant.
3. Approval of Minutes
Mr. Nimtz made a motion to approve the minutes of January 16, 1984;
Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion carried.
4. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Nimtz made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report as received;
Mrs. Petrass seconded; motion carried.
5. Correspondence
a. Job Notice from the State Division of Historic Preservation
b. Practising Law Institute Bulletin
c. Preservation News, January, 1984
d. Historic Preservation, February, 1984
e. The Indiana Preservationist, November/December, 1983
f. History Gram, Winter, 1984, #3
g. Southhold Newsletter, No. 1, February, 1984
h. Letter from Bluffton City Utilities regarding A.W.W.A. Water
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Landmarks
Mr. Oxian made a motion that the Commission check into the
implications of A.W.W.A. Water Landmark status for the North
Pumping Station; Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion passed.
6. Committee Reports
a. Budget & Finance
No Report
b. Historic Districts
1) Lincolnway East
Ms. Kiemnec reported that the Lincolnway East Historic
District Designation is still on hold. The neighborhood is
in the process of gathering all the owners' names and
addresses. When finished, they will prepare their ballots
and take a vote.
2) 601 Lincolnway East
Mrs. Sporleder reported that she and Ms. Kiemnec had met with
Code Enforcement Director, Kathy Barnard, to discuss 601
Lincolnway East. Ms. Barnard wished to begin consideration of
legal action against the owners for HPC and Code Enforcement
violations. Mrs. Sporleder wanted to make one last effort to
work with the owners and to that end, a meeting will be held
on February 15, at 1:00 p.m. in the Code Enforcement Office.
Mrs. Sporleder had the HPU attorney, Mr. Butler draw up a
Resolution for the Commission to instruct the Director, Ms.
Kiemnec, to petition the Building Commissioner to use the
legal means availble to him to cause the maintenance and/or
repair of the building (see Appendix A). Mr. Oxian made a
motion to adopt said resolution with the condition that the
Commission make one final attempt to work with the owners and
to get the conditions in writing; Mrs. Petrass seconded;
motion passed.
c. Historic Landmarks
1) First Reading for Landmark Designation of 1840 Kessler Blvd.
Mr. Oxian presented
landmark status to
Kiemnec had gotten
2) 803 Cottage Grove
1840 Kessler Blvd. for first reading for
the Commission. He indicated that Ms.
the owner's consent.
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Mr. Oxian requested
of 803 Cottage Grove
upgraded.
d. Legal
No Report
that Ms. Kiemnec make a site inspection
to determine if the rating should be
e. Public Relations & Community Education
No Report
f. Environmental Impact Statement
No Report
g. Staff Report
1) Multiple Resource Area
Ms. Kiemnec reported that the Multiple Resource Area
• nomination for downtown South Bend had been sent in on
January 17, 1984. It should be before the Review Board in
Indianapolis in July of this year.
2) Small Town Survey — County Summary Report
Ms. Kiemnec reported that progress on the County Summary
Report is good. She is working with an intern from Notre
Dame who will do the history of St. Marys College which is
the only small town history yet to be done.
3) Industrial Buildings Project
Ms. Kiemnec introduced Mr. Randy Wallar who has been hired as
a Research Assistant to work on the Industrial Buildings
Project. She also distributed a list of the Industrial
Buildings which will be considered for the study (see
Appendix B). Ms. Kiemnec requested permission to apply for
an extension to the grant for the project because more
buildings will need to be looked at than was originally
thought. She wished to apply for a $560 grant from the
Department of the Interior (through the State Historic
Preservation Office) which will be matched with $420 from the
Redevelopment Department and $140 from the Commission. Mr.
Oxian made a motion to that eftect; Mrs. Choitz seconded;
motion passed. Mrs. Sporleder indicated that she and Ms.
• Kiemnec had met with Mr. Jon Hunt and that she wished to see
our Industrial Buildings Project coordinated with the Urban
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Enterprise Zone that the City has worked on.
7. Old Business
a. Mayor's Conference
Ms. Kiemnec reported that because expenses for speakers for the
upcoming Mayor's Conference are higher than last year, she would
like permission to apply for a grant from the Department of the
Interior (through the State Historic Preservation Oftice) for
approximately $1500. She indicated that the Commission would be
more likely to obtain funding than one of the non- profit groups
working on the project and that the grant would be matched by the
registration monies., a cash contribution from each participating
organization, and from in-kind services. Mr. Nimtz made a motion
that the Commission direct Ms. Kiemnec to apply for the grant to
cover expenses for the Mayor's Conference; Mr. Beatty seconded;
motion passed.
b. County Maps
Ms. Kiemnec asked if the Commission Wished to have a distribution
policy on the County Maps. It was the general consensus that
distribution would be left to her discretion.
8. New Business
a. Goals for 1984
The Commission reviewed and discussed possible goals for 1984
(see Appendix C). There was a general consensus that the items
on the sheet would be the projects for this year. The District's
Committee will meet to propose priorities for districts for 1984.
b. Committee Appointments
Committee Appointments were made according to Appendix D.
9. Hearing of Visitors
No Report
10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
Ms. Kiemnec announced that she has copies of the Historic American
Buildings Survey in Indiana in the office for $4.80 each. She
distributed the Annual Report for 1983 and an Information Sheet from
the National Trust on Historic District Commissions.
Mr. Wimtz made a motion to adjourn; motion passed; the meeting was
adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Appendix A
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY INDIANA
HISTORICr PRESERVATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION
Statement of Purposes and Intent The St. Joseph County
Historic Preservation Commission ("Commission") in July*, 1979,
conducted an historical survey of the residence located at 601
Lincolnway East in South Bend, Indiana ("601 LWE"). Said survey
resulted in an overall opinion rating of 12. A copy of said sur-
vey is attached to this Resolution.
In 1978, the South Bend Division -of -("Code
Code Enforcement
Enforcement") has noted code violations onother residences i I mme-
diately south of 601 LWE and owned by the s I am,e owners. Three of
said other residences have been demolished by Code Enforcement,,
and on November 16, 1981 the owners applied for a demolition permit
for 601 LWE. Since July of 1981, the Commission and its staff has
been actively involved with the South Bend Building Commissioner
("Building Commissioner"), Code Enforcement and the owners to
maintain and preserve 601 LWE. The Building Commissioner on April
29, 1982, determined that no demolition permit would be issued on
601 LWE until approved by I the Commission. On April 29, 1983, the
Commission received a copy of a letter from one of the owners to
Code Enforcement stating his intent to restore 601 LWE. On June
21, 1583, a hearing before Code Enforcement on 601 LWE resulted
in an order for completion of repairs on exterior code violations
by August 6, 1983, and on interior code violations.by August 30,
1983. No action has been taken by the owners to either restore
601 LWE or to comply with the repair order of Code Enforcement.
The Commission considers 601 LWE to be of significant histori-
cal value and deems it necessary to take whatever action is neces-
sary to maintain and preserve 601 LWE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Joseph County
historic Preservation Commission as follows:
1. The Commission and its staff shall make one final attempt
to have the owners make the code violation repairs and restore 601
LWE.
2. If said attempt does not obtain satisfactory results by
February 24, 1984, then the Commission, through its Executive
Director, shall, pursuant to Section 21-117.2(e)(7) of the Muni-
cipal Code of the City of South Bend, Indiana, petition the
Building Commissioner to use the legal means available to him
to cause the maintenance and/or repair of 601 LWE.
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401 8endiv Drive - 8endix Corporacion
701 South Chapin - Oliver Chilled Plow Works
201 Cherry Street - South Bend Range
322 East Colfax - Staley/Stephenson Underware Mill
289 North Col\eoe
739-741 North Co}iecc - South Bend Brewing
7367 Elwood - noessc|'s/Drewry's Brewery
850 Fellows
l<)q South Franklin - Studebaker
1108 High
1302 High
l]O6 High
635 South Lafayette - Studebaker
765 South Lafayette - Studebaker
768 South Lafayette - Studebaker
1202 South Lafayette
1533 South Lafayette - South Bend Foundry
1608 South Lafayette -
304 East LaSalle - Winkler Brothers
504 East LaSalle - Lauber Company
1636 Lincolnway West - South Bend Brewing
gO| Louise - National Milk Company
403 East Madison - Singer Mfg. Co.
635 South Main - Studebaker
983 South Main - Campbell Box and Tag
1818 Mishawaka Avenue - Coca Cola Bottling
425 East Niles - Singer Mfg. Co.
721 Prairie Avenue - Studebaker
1110 Prairie Avenue - Studebaker
1503 Prairie Avenue
400 West Sample - Studebaker
405 West Samp|e - Studebaker
637 West Sample - Studebaker
1008 West Sam p|e - Ai/son Brothers
1216 West Sample -
3308 West Sample - Baumgarch-Hardy Printing
206 East Tutt - Sibleys
220 East Tutt - Dib|eys
Walnut - Oliver Plant #2
Association
[nmpany
Co. (Bendix Home Appliance Co.)
1600 West Washington - South Bend Chilled Plow
1217 Webster -
2015 Western - Singer Mfg. Co.
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Committees HPC Tasks
Internal Functions
Historic Districts
Lincolnway East
Other districts
Historic Landmarks
Designation of landmarks
Procedures for landmark designation & upgrading
ratings
Budget & Finance
City Budget
County Budget
Finding Secretary
Legal
By-laws
Public Rel. & Com. Ed.
Mayor's Conference
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Envir. Impact
Certificates of Appropriateness
Small Town Survey
Complete County Summary Report
Executive Committee
Resource Planning and Protection Program
System of appointments
Internal workshops
Committee structure - Accessions committee?
Committee of the
Industrial Buildings Study
Computer Project
Whole
Union Station
Fees
Darden Bridge
Appendix D
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
6 PERSONNEL:: Joann Sporleder-Ch.
•
John Oxian
Odell Newburn
Charlie Hayes
DISTRICTS:
Martha Choitz-Ch.
John Oxian
Gina DeLaurelle
Joann Sporleder
LANDMARKS:
John Oxian-Ch.
Joann Sporleder
Gina DeLaurelle
BUDGET S FINANCE:
Odell Newburn -Ch.
F. Jay Nimtz
Charlie Hayes
Michael Beatty
LEGAL:
F. Jay Nimtz-Ch.
Janeann Petrass
Martha Choitz
John Oxian
• PUBLIC RELATIONS:
Charlie Hayes -Ch.
Janeann Petrass
Joann Sporleder
Michael Beatty
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Revolving Committee
SMALL TOWN SURVEY:
Joann Sporleder-Ch.
John Oxian
Martha Choitz
Effective: February
13, 1984
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3/13/84
12:00 p.m.
Executive Committee Meeting
AGENDA
1. Review of Contracts and Job Descriptions for: Director
Administrative Assistant
Research Assistant
2. Review of Grant Application for FY 185
3. Review of Preservation Plan
4. Old Plat Books
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historicpreservation commission
• of south bend and st. joseph county
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Historic Preservation Commissioners
FROM: Karen Kiemnec
SUBJECT: March Commission Meeting
DATE: March 14, 1984
Please plan to meet fifteen minutes early at 7:15 p.m. on Monday, March 19, 1984 on the
11th floor in our new office space (the southwest corner of the building, formerly
MACOG's space). We will convene our regular meeting at 7:30 on the third floor in the
conference room where we normally meet.
•
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historicpreservation commission
6 of south bend and st. joseph county
AGENDA OF THE REGULAR ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
MONTHLY MEETING OF THE south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Third Floor Conference Room
Room 323 - County/City Building
March 19, 1984, 7:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes - February 13, 1984
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Correspondence
6. Committee Reports
a. Budget & Finance
b. Historic Districts
• 1) Lincolnway East Historic District - status
2) 601 Lincolnway East
3) Historic District Committee Meeting Report
C. Historic Landmarks
1) Second Reading for Landmark Designation of 1840 Kessler Blvd.
2) 1204 Lincolnway West - reevaluation
3) Union Station
d. Legal
e. Public Relations & Community Education
f. Environmental Impact Statement
g. Staff Report
1) Small Town Survey - County Summary Report
2) Industrial Buildings Project
3) Preservation Plan
4) Studebaker. Clubhouse and Trees
h. Executive Committee Report
1) Personnel Contracts
2) Grant for 1985
7. Old Business
a. Mayor's Conference
b. School Field
C. Committee Appointments
8. New Business
a. Old Plat Books
9. Hearing of Visitors
. 10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
• CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS COMMITTEE
The committee shall consist of three Commissioners. Each person will serve on the
committee for three months on a rotating basis with a new person being added each
month. The schedule will be as follows:
Commissioner
Months to Serve on Committee
Joann Sporleder
December, January, February
Martha Choitz
January, February, March
John Oxian
February, March, April
Odell Newburn
March,April, May
Michael Beatty
April, May, June
Janeanne Petrass
May, June, July
F. Jay Nimtz
June, July,August
Charlie Hayes
July, August, September
• Gina DeLaruelle
August, September, October
Joann Sporleder, etc. September, October, November
The Committee will meet only as necessary and upon the request of the Preservation
Planner.
• PERSONNEL::
DISTRICTS:
LANDMARKS:
BUDGET & FINANCE:
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Joann Sporleder-Ch.
John Oxian
Odell Newburn
Charlie Hayes
Martha Choitz-Ch.
John Oxian
Gina DeLaurelle
Joann Sporleder
John Oxian-Ch.
Joann Sporleder
Gina DeLaurelle
Odell Newburn -Ch.
F. Jay Nimtz
Charlie Hayes
Michael Beatty
LEGAL: F. Jay Nimtz-Ch.
Janeann Petrass
Martha Choitz
John Oxian
PUBLIC RELATIONS:
Charlie Hayes -Ch.
Janeann Petrass
Joann Sporleder
Michael Beatty
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Revolving Committee
SMALL TOWN SURVEY: Joann Sporleder-Ch.
John Oxian
Martha Choitz
Effective: February 13, 1984
BALANCE
$12,833.34
154.39
200.00
119.82
61.10
200.00
196.50
210.00
58.00
50.00
50.00
7.85
86o.00
500.00
30.58
363-33
50.00
34.00
$15,978.91
$
15,97 91$ 352.33
$ 2,355.00
$11,183.34
HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
COMMISSION BUDGET $18,900
Treasurer's Report as of February 21, 1984
LINE
ITEM
BUDGETED FOR 1984
CURRENT BILLS
111
Director
$15,400.00
$1,283.33
212
Postage
200.00
45.61
213
Travel Expenses
200.00
-0-
214
Mileage Allowance
150.00
30.18
215
Books
100.00
28.95
220
Conference Expenses
200.00
-0-
241
Printing, Other than Office Supplies
200.00
3.50
243
Photography
250.00
14.80
244
Stationery & Printing
75.00
17.00
245
Blueprinting
50.00
-0-
246
Photocopying
50.00
-0-
252
Equipment
75.00
-0-
261
Legal`Services
900.00
-0-
263
Technical Assistance
500.00
-0-
265
Publication of Legal Notices
50.00
-0-
360
Office Supplies
400.00
36.67
570
Dues
50.00
-0-
571
Subscriptions
50.00
-O-
TOTAL
TI,900.00
$1, 0.0
Project Small Town Survey
$ 7,000.00
-0-
Industrial Buildings Study
$ 4,000.00
$ 696.50
Preservation Planner
$12,350.00
$1,166.66
BALANCE
$12,833.34
154.39
200.00
119.82
61.10
200.00
196.50
210.00
58.00
50.00
50.00
7.85
86o.00
500.00
30.58
363-33
50.00
34.00
$15,978.91
$
15,97 91$ 352.33
$ 2,355.00
$11,183.34
,historicpreservation commission
of south bend and st. joseph county
M I N U T E S ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 1219 284-97981
Regular Meeting Third Floor Conference Room
March 19, 1984 County/City Building
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. John Oxian, Mrs. Martha Choitz, Mrs. Janeanne
Petrass, Mrs. Joann Sporleder, Mr. Michael Beatty,
Mrs. Gina DeLaruelle, Mr. Charlie Hayes, Mr. Odell
Newburn.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. F. Jay Nimtz.
ALSO PRESENT: Karen Kiemnec, Preservation Planner; Elizabeth
Straw, Administrative Assistant; Nathan Martin,
Tina Martin, Mary Ann Kwiecinski, Jeffrey M. Berndt,
residents of the proposed Lincolnway East Historic
District; and Robert J. and Janice M. Roden,
representing the owner of 1204 Lincolnway West.
3. Approval of Minutes
Mrs. Choitz made a motion to approve the minutes of February 13, 1984;
Mr. Beatty seconded; motion carried.
4. Treasurer's Report
Mrs. Petrass made a motion to approve the Treasurerts Report as received;
Mr. Hayes seconded; motion carried.
5. Correspondence
a. Hoosier Landmarks, list of Indiana National Register properties
from HLFI.
b. Publications list from the Urban Land Institute
c. Preservation News, February, 1984
d. 1984 Entry Form for Servaas Awards from HLFI
e. Library Acquisitions List for October, November, & December, 1983
from the National Trust.
f. Brochure from Smith -Cornell, Inc. on Landmark Plaques
g. Mailing from HLFI on Preservation Week, 1984
h. Preservation Progress, Winter 184
I. Mailing from The Old House Journal on bacK Issues
j. Newsletter from the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions
k. The Old House Journal, March, 1984, Vol. 12, No. 2
I. The Indiana Preservationist, No. 6, 1983
m. Mailing from the Northern Indiana Historical Society on Crafts
Workshops
n. Questionnaire from the Indianapolis Historic Preservation
Commission on forming a state-wide alliance of preservation
commissions
6. Committee Reports
a. Budget & Finance •
Ms. Kiemnec explained the grant request to the State Division of
Historic Preservation for continuation of funding in 1985 for the
administrative assistant (see Appendix A). With approval from
the Executive Committee, she sent in the application on its due
date, March 16, 1984. Mr. Hayes made a motion that the
Commission continue to pursue the grant; Mr. Newburn seconded;
motion passed.
b. Historic Districts
1) Lincolnway East
The Lincolnway East neighborhood committee reported that they
had taken a vote in their neighborhood for a historic
district. Of 17 votes returned (of a total of 35), 10 had
voted for and 7 against. Since a 51% majority of the
neighborhood had not been obtained in favor of the
designation, the Commission advised the group that in order
to proceed, they would need to have their councilperson
initiate the ordinance. The Commission suggested that a
meeting to decide how to proceed would be helpful and
promised to support the ordinance if and when it came before
the council. Mrs. DeLaruelle made a motion to accept the •
ballots from the neighborhood committee; Mr. Oxian seconded;
motion passed.
2) 601 Lincolnway East
Ms. Kiemnec reported that she, Mrs. Sporleder, Mrs. Kathy
Barnard, Mrs. Ann Kolata, Ms. Leslie Choitz, and Mr. John
Freidline had met to discuss 601 Lincolnway East. Mr.
Freidline presented figures on what it would cost him to move
and rehabilitate the house and asked if low interest
financing was available from the city. Mrs. Kolata from the
Redevelopment Department said she would check to see what the
city had available and get back to him. In the mean time,
Mrs. Kolata has sent a letter with that information to Mr.
Freidline (see Appendix B). Mr. Oxian made a motion that if
a firm commitment had not been made by the owners by March
29, 1984 to maintain the house that the Commission appeal to
the Building Commissioner to use the legal means available to
him to require maintenance of the house; Mrs. DeLaruelle
seconded; motion passed.
3) Historic District Committee Meeting Report
Mrs. Choitz reported that the Committee agreed to get
feedback from some of the areas where districts had been
proposed and then work with some of the neighborhood
associations through their newsletters to get information to
them. The Committee felt that one of the most important
areas to concentrate on was the Near Northwest. *Mr. Oxion and Ms. Kiemnec
had met with J. Hunt, Executive Director of the Economic Development Dept.
c. Historic Landmarks
1) Second Reading for Landmark Designation of 1840 Kessler Blvd.
Mr. Oxian made a motion that the Commission recommend 1840
Kessler Blvd. to the Common Council for landmark status; Mr.
Hayes seconded; motion passed.
2) 1204 Lincolnway West
Ms. Straw presented historical evidence that the house at
1204 Lincolnway West was a Sears House which was originally
owned by George Casaday, the president of South Bend Chilled
Plow. The house has not been changed inside or out and she
recommended that the rating be upgraded to S/11. Mr. Oxian
made a motion that the rating be upgraded to S/11 and first
reading for landmark status be held; Mr. Newburn seconded;
motion passed.
3) Union Station
• Ms. Straw reported that the National Register nomination for
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDED TO HISTORIC LANDMARKS (c)
*to discuss local historic districts in the Near East, Northwest, and the St. Joseph
Street area. Mr. Hunt said the city had no problem with districts being designated in
these areas and would cooperate in every way possible.
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Union Station had been completed and was submitted to the
State Division of Historic Preservation on March 9, 1984.
4) Landmark Committee Meeting
Mr. Oxian announced that the Landmark Committee of which he
is chairman would meet on March 29, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. at the
Tribune Building.
d. Legal
No Report
e. Public Relations $ Community Education
No Report
f. Environmental Impact Statement
No Report
g. Staff Report
i1) Small Town Survey - No report •
2) Industrial Buildings Project
Ms. Kiemnec reported that 14 buildings have been completely
researched, 3 have been partially researched, and research
has been done on the overall industrial history of South
Bend. Mr. Wallar, the Commission's Research Assistant, will
attend April's Meeting to give a full report. She further
reported that the grant request from the State Division of
Historic Preservation and the Community Development
Department to extend the project has been approved.
3) Preservation Pian
Ms. Straw distributed an outline of the Preservation Plan as
well as a draft of the Objectives (see Appendix C). Mrs.
Sporleder reported that as part of the Plan, the Commission
wished to integrate programs with other governmental
departments. To that end, she, Ms. Straw, and Ms. Kiemnec
met with Janet'Holston of the Bureau of Housing and Pam Meyer
of Community Development and will continue to meet with other
departments.
4) Studebaker Clubhouse and Trees
• Ms. Straw announced that the National Register nomination for •
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the Studebaker Clubhouse and Trees had been submitted to the
State Division of Historic Preservation on February 23, 1984
and should be before the July Review Board Meeting.
h. Executive Committee Report
1) Personnel Contracts
Mrs. Sporleder indicated that the Executive Committee had
reviewed contracts for Ms. Kiemnec, Ms. Straw, and Mr.
Wallar. Mr. Oxian made a motion to change Ms. Kiemnec's
title from Preservation Planner to Director; Mr'. Beatty
seconded; motion passed. The Commission discussed whether
the Director's position can be made a county position. Mr.
Hayes made a motion that the Commission direct its attorney,
Mr. Butler, to discuss with the Board of County Commissioners
whether or not the Director's position can be made a county
position and report back to the Commission as to his findings
and as to whether or not the current arrangement is in
violation of any IRS regulations; Mr. Newburn seconded;
motion carried; Mr. Oxian voted nay.
• 7. Old Business
a. Mayor's Conference
Ms. Kiemnec reported that the grant requested for the Mayor's
Conference has been awarded.
b. School Field
Ms. Kiemnec read a request from the School Administration to have
the Commission help them to research School Field. Mr. Hayes
made a motion to have Ms. Straw, the Commission's Administrative
Assistant, allot 20 hours to work with the School Administration
on School Field; Mrs. DeLaruelle seconded; motion passed.
c. Committee Appointments
Ms. Kiemnec distributed a Committee Appointment sheet and a
Certificate of Appropriateness Committee Schedule (see Appendix
D).
8. New Business
a. Old Plat Books
Ms. Straw reported that the Portage Assessor's Office has nine
• old Plat Books dating to before 1935. They may be willing to
have them transferred to our office if we will be willing to
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accept them and have proper storage. Mr. Newburn made a motion
to accept the Plat Books if they are offered to us on permanent
loan; Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion passed.
9. Hearing of Visitors
No Report
10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
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Correction to March 19, 1984 Minutes
Page 3, 3) Historic District Committee Meeting Report
Add: Mr. Oxian and Ms. Kiemnec met with Jon Hunt, Executive Director of the Economic
Development Department, to discuss local historic districts in the Near East,
Northwest, and the St. Joseph Street area. Mr. Hunt said the city had no prbblem
with districts being designated in these areas and would cooperate in every way
possible.
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Appendix A
SALARY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
from December, 1984 to September 30, 1985
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Amount Needed - $11,608
Grant Request from State Division of Historic Preservation (due March 16, 1984)
Supplies
S 100.00
Photography
125.00
Mileage
115.00
Salary
9,108.00
TOTAL REQUEST
$9,448.00
Local Match
Cash Match
Salary paid by C.D. 52,915.00
(10/1/84 to 12/15/84)
Salary paid by County 2,500.00
S5,415.00
In-kind Services Match
Space & Equipment S 760.00
Director's Time 1,664.00
Secretarial Time (half of 3,120.00
20. hours per week)
$5,128.00
TOTAL MATCH $10,543.00
REQUEST OF CITY - A part-time secretary for 20 hours per week. Half of her time will
be used as an in-kind services match for the state grant.
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Appendix B
Jon R. Hunt
Executive Director
Ann Kolata
Dep. Dir. Redev.
Kevin Horton
Dep, Dir. Ec. Dev.
CITY ®f SOUTH BEND
ROGER O. PARENT, Mayor
DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT
1200 COUNTY -CITY BUILDING • SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. 46601 • (219) 284.9371
March 13, 1984
Redevelopment Commission Mr. John Fre id 1 i ne
F. Jay Nimtz
Valley Realty
President
918 E. Jefferson Blvd.
Paula N. Auburn
South Bend, Indiana 46617
Vice President
Dear Mr. Friedline:
A. Peter Donaldson
Secretary
On February 15, 1984 a meeting was held to
Assistaantnt Secretary Roman P
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discuss the current situation regarding the house at
601 Lincoln Way East that you and Anthony Panzica own.
Michael Donoho
Present at that meeting were you, me, Joann Sporleder,
Member
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Leslie Choitz, Karen Kiemnic, and Kathy Barnard.
During the meeting you indicated an interest in moving
the house from its present location if funds could be
found to cover the estimated $65,000 necessary to
cover the project. I was asked to see if the City of
South Bend, through it's Community Development program
could make funds available for this project.
At the time I explained that there were several
constraints on any Community Development participation
in the project. First, the City has a limited amount
of money available for housing rehabilitation. Any
funds set aside for this project would reduce the
amount of money available in our targeted areas for
housing rehabilitation. Second, there is no program
currently available for house moving activities. If
the City was to participate in the project, a new
program would have to be designed or an existing one
would have to be modified to allow this activity.
Third, the City would not be willing to fund 100% of
the project. Private resources would have to be
identified to cover approximately 80% of the project.
Fourth, even if the program and private financing are
available, the project would have to be financially
feasible and would need to be evaluated on its pro
forma. This last item is of particular concern when
using Community Development dollars since all projects
using these funds must benefit low and moderate income
persons or eliminate slum and blight.
At the conclusion of the meeting I agreed to pursue this
matter further by looking at the CD regulations to see how the
project could meet the benefit test. Since you were uncertain
where the house would be moved or what use it would ultimately
have, I have looked at three possible uses. They are, (1) owner
occupied house, (2) rental property, and (3) commercial use.
If the house were to be sold to an owner who would reside in
the house, it would either need to be sold to an individual who
is considered to be low or moderate income or the house would
need to be moved to an area declared to have slum and blight. An
individual of low or moderate income is defined as at or below
80% of the City's median income for the number of people in'the
household. The Monroe Park area would meet the requirement of
being an area declared to have slum and blight.
If the house were to be used as rental property, the
landlord does not have to be of low or moderate income but the
landlord must agree to rent at least 51% of the units to low and
moderate income households at affordable rents.' This restriction
applies to the first tenants renting the units after rehab and
all first tenants must be given a one year lease.
If the property is to be used for commercial purposes, 51%
of the jobs must be available to low or moderate income
individuals. This can be demonstrated by showing that 510 of the
• available jobs pay at a salary level at or below 80% of median
for a family size of one, or that 51% of the jobs will not
require skills which are not easily attained by low or moderate
income individuals (i.e., college education, technical training,
etc.). If this option is pursued we would need to have firm
commitments, in advance of the move, from the businesses who
would be in the building. Also, if the house is to be used for
commercial purposes, any loan for this project would need to be
handled by the Business Development Corporation of South Bend,
Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Indiana (BDC) as the City cannot
make direct loans for business purposes.
In order to help you sort through this project I have
enclosed some information that may be of assistance. First, a
map of the Monroe Park residential area showing vacant lots. If
you want to move the house to that area I would recommend placing
the house on lot 4-13 since it is currently owned by the Board of
Public Works and the adjacent lot, 4-12, is owned by the
Department of Redevelopment. Second, I have included the current
definitions of low and moderate income individuals by family
size. Third, a copy of the "Guide for Determining Benefit" is
enclosed.
In conclusion I believe it is now time for you to answer the
following questions:
- How is the house to be used after it is moved?
- Is the house to be moved into a slum and blight area?
- What private financing is available for the project?
- What is the role of Southhold Restorations and
the Historic Preservation Commission in the project?
The City is willing to work with you on this project but
cannot assume total responsibility for it. You as owner, have a
responsibility to the property and its associated problems. I
will be glad to work with you in any way that I can to try to
resolve this problem.
Sincerely, 1.
Ann Kolata
Executive Deputy Director
cc: Anthony Panzica
Joann Sporleder
Karen Kiemnic
Kathy Barnard
Leslie Choitz
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PRESERVATION PLAN OUTLINE
Introduction'
A. Purpbse of plan - Objectives
B. Historic Preservation Commission
l. What it is - Formation/ordihance
2' Staff/Commissioners
C. Survey
l. Completion of Survey
2. Use of Survey
3. What comes after the survey
Chapter l .
/ A. Identification of endangered or scarce resources
B. Impact of future plans on historic building
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
A. Methodology for re-evaluating structures on survey
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B. Evaluation of how to add structures to existing survey
C. Landmark Designation
Chapter 4 '
A. Inter -relationship between H.P.C. and various city agencies
B.Recommendations for improving relationships between H.P.C. and city agencies
Chapter 5
A. How and when .to update -and re-evaluate the Preservation Plan
Append/cies
A. Definitions �
B. HLP -C. Publications
C. Information on H|s1oric Districts both local and National Register
D. Lonam* rk information
E. Certificate of Appropriateness `
F.Adaptive reuse bibliography
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1. To provide an effective means, in which to use the information gathered in.
the Site"sand Structures-`s.urvey.
2. To ident ify'those historic structures, or areas in:South Bend which are scarce
or endangered by existing or proposed plans and projects, or.by demolition by
neglect.
3. To propose alternative -uses -and solutions to those historic structures or sites
that are endangered.
4. To provide the city agencies wit -preservation plan/handbook.
5. To improve the understanding andiworking relationship between the R.P.C. and
other city departments.
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COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
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PERSONNEL:
Joann Sporleder-Ch.
John Oxian
Odell Newburn
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Charlie Hayes
DISTRICTS:
Martha Choitz-Ch.
John Oxian
Gina DeLaurelle
Joann Sporleder
LANDMARKS:
John Oxian-Ch.
Joann Sporleder
Gina DeLaurelle
BUDGET & FINANCE:
Odell Newburn -Ch.
F. Jay Nimtz
Charlie Hayes
Michael Beatty
LEGAL:
F. Jay Nimtz-Ch.
Janeann Petrass
Martha Choitz
John Oxian
PUBLIC RELATIONS:
Charlie Hayes -Ch.
Janeann Petrass
Joann Sporleder
Michael Beatty
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Revolving Committee
SMALL TOWN SURVEY:
Joann Sporleder-Ch.
John Oxian
Martha Choitz
Effective: February
13, 1984
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS COMMITTEE
The committee shall consist of three Commissioners. Each person will serve on the
committee for three months on a rotating basis with a new person being added each
month. The schedule will be as follows:
Commissioner Months to Serve on Committee
Joann Sporleder December, January, February
Martha Choitz January February March
John Oxian
Odell Newburn
Michael Beatty
Janeanne Petrass
February, March, April
March, April , May
April, May, June
May, June, July
F. Jay Nimtz June, July, August
Charlie `Hayes July, August, September
Gina DeLaruelle August, September, October
Joann Sporled6i-, e'tc. September, October, November
The Committee will meet only as necessary and upon the request of the Preservation
Planner.
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preservation commission
,historic
of south bend and st. joseph county
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
April 11, 1984
MEMO TO: Historic Preservation Commissioners
From: Elizabeth A. Straw '
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There will be a caucus of the Historic Preservation Commission at 6:45 p.m. on
April 16, 1984 in the third floor meeting room.
Enclosed with the minutes is a copy of Chapter 3 of the Preservation Plan. Chapter
3 deals with the re-evaluation of structures on the survey and the designation of
local landmarks. This chapter has been reviewed by the Landmarks Committee and
suggested changes have been incorporated into this draft.
• Please read the chapter carefully and be prepared to make comments since the
chapter will become the procedure for re-evaluation and landmark designation.
Please note that on page 5 in #2 of the Landmark Procedures, policies for
endangered buildings and public buildings are mentioned. To date these policies
are notwtitten but are forthcoming.
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AGENDA
OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CAUCUS
April 16, 1984, 6:45 p.m.
1. Preservation Plan
a. Re-evaluation of structures for survey
b. Landmark Procedures
2. Status of Director's Position
3. Facade Easement Program
historicpreservation commission
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AGENDA OF THE REGULAR
MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Third Floor Conference Room
April 16, 1984, 7:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes - March 19, 1984
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Correspondence
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
Room 323 County/City Building
6. Committee Reports
a. Budget & Finance
1) Report
2) Meeting for County Budget
b. Historic Districts
1) Lincolnway East Historic District - report
2) 601 Lincolnway East - report
C. Historic Landmarks
1) Second Reading -for Landmark Designation.of 1204 Lincolnway gest
2) Updated Landmark Lists
3) Facade Easement Report 4) Darden Bridge
d. Legal
1) Status of Director's Position
e. Public Relations & Community Education
f. Environmental Impact Statement
g. Staff Report
1) Small Town Survey - County Summary Report
2) Industrial Buildings Project
3) Preservation Plan
7. Old Business
a. Mayor's Conference
8. New Business
a. HLFI Annual Dinner
9. Hearing of Visitors
10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
*historicpreservation commission
of south bend and st. joseph county
Regular Meeting
April 16, 1984
1. Call to Order
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
M I N U T E S
Third Floor Conference Room
County/City Building
The meeting was called to order at 7:34 p.m.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. John Oxian, Mrs. Martha Choitz, Mrs. Janeanne
Petrass, Mrs. Joann Sporleder, Mr. Michael Beatty,
Mr. Charlie Hayes, Mr. F. Jay Nimtz.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Odell Newburn, Mrs. Gina DeLaruelle.
ALSO PRESENT: Karen Kiemnec, Preservation Planner; Elizabeth
Straw, Administrative Assistant; and Jeanne Derbeck,
South Bend Tribune Reporter.
3. Approval of Minutes
Mr. Oxian suggested that a note be added to page 3, #3 Historic District
Committee Meeting Report to indicate that he and Ms. Kiemnec had met with
Jon Hunt, Executive Director of the Economic Development Department, to
discuss local historic districts in the Near East, Northwest, and the St.
Joseph Street area. Mr. Hunt said the city had no problem with districts
being designated in these areas and would cooperate in every way
possible. Mr. Beatty made a motion to approve the March 19, 1984 minutes
with the above correction; Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion passed.
4. Treasurer's Report
Ms. Kiemnec reported that she had met with Mr. John Lentz to review
the Commission's books for any irregularities. He found none and
only suggested a minor change in the format of the monthly
treasurer's report which will be implemented in April's report. Mrs.
Choitz made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report as received;
Mrs. Petrass seconded; motion passed.
5. Correspondence
a. Southhold Newsletter, No. 2, April 1984.
b. COPAR Newsletter no. 14, April 1984.
c. Preservation News, April, 1984.
d. Sample publication of NationalPropertyLaw Digests.
e. Brochure from the Victorian Society in America on their Annual
Meeting.
f. Brochures on workshops sponsored by the Practising Law Institute.
g. Brochure on The First Indiana Conference: Professional
Responsibility to the Public for Boards of Registration for
Architects, Landscape Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors.
h. Brochure on Tax -Advantaged Rehabilitation, a conference in Boston
on May 7 & 8, 1984.
i. Preservation Network Alert for April 6, 1984.
j. The Old -House Journal for April 1984.
6. Committee Reports
a. Budget & Finance
1) Report
Ms. Kiemnec reported that Mr. Kevin Butler, the Commission's
Attorney, had spoken to the County Commissioners and their
attorney, Mr. Terry Crone, about making the Director's
position a County position. He suggested that the Commission
meet with the County Commissioners when the 1985 budget is
ready to be prepared to have a final discussion on the
matter. Mr. Butler agreed to be present at the meeting if
necessary. The matter was referred to the Budget & Finance
Committee. It was suggested that the Committee meet soon to
begin preparing the 1985 budget.
Ms. Kiemnec further reported that she had turned in a request
to the city for a part-time secretary for 1985. City Budget
requests were due April 6, 1984.
b. Historic Districts
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1) Lincolnway East
Mrs. Choitz reported that a meeting, sponsored by the HPu,
will be held on Thursday, April 19, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. for the
residents of Lincolnway East to answer any further questions
they might have about the district. Due to an error in
researching property owners, not all of the owners had been
contacted previously. These owners have been sent notices of
the meeting. First reading was held on the district ordinance
by the Common Council on April 9, 1984. There was a question
as to whether or not land contract owners should be contacted
as the legal owners and the Commission asked Ms. Kiemnec to
seek a legal opinion from Mr. Butler.
2) 601 Lincolnway East
Ms. Kiemnec read the letter from Ms. Kathy Barnard of the
Code Enforcement Department (see Appendix A) which was a
response to the Commission's request that the Building
Commissioner use the legal means available to him to require
the maintenance of 601 Lincolnway East. The letter outlined
two options: #1 to have the city order the repair of the
building and charge the owner and #2 to place the building in
a receivership. Mrs. Choitz made a motion to have Ms.
Kiemnec call a meeting with Ms. Leslie Choitz of Southhold
Restorations, Mr. Jeft Gibney of South Bend Heritage, and Ms.
Barnard to discuss the receivership program and it that does
not work that option #1 should be put into effect; Mr. Nimtz
seconded; motion passed, Mr. Hayes voted nay.
3) Historic District Committee Meeting
Mrs. Choitz reported that she would like to have an Historic
District Committee Meeting on April 24, 1984 at her home at
6:00 p.m. to discuss district procedures.
4) Riverside Drive District
Mr. Oxian reported that residents of the Riverside Drive area
had approached him about local historic district designation
for that area. The matter was referred to the Historic
District Committee.
c. Historic Landmarks
1) Second Reading for Landmark Designation of 1204 Lincolnway West
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Mr. Oxian made a motion that the Commission recommend 1204
Lincolnway West to the Common Council for landmark status;
Mr. Beatty seconded; motion passed.
2) Updated Landmark Lists
Ms. Straw distributed updated landmark lists that she had
prepared (see Appendix B). They were also distributed to all
the appropriate city and county agencies. Mrs. Sporleder
suggested that some efforts might be made to contact all the
owners to remind them of their landmark status, thank them
for their continued preservation efforts, etc. The matter
was referred to Mr. Hayes' committee on Public Relations &
Community Education.
3) Facade Easement Report
Mr. Oxian reported that the landmark committee had reviewed
the facade easement proposal and recommended its passage by
the Commission. Because there were some questions on the
• proposal, Mr. Nimtz made a motion that the matter be referred
to the Legal Committee and put on the agenda for May's
meeting; Mrs. Choitz seconded; the motion passed.
4) Darden Bridge
Ms. Straw reported that she is working on the National
Register nomination for the bridge and she will be in touch
with Mr. Lauer from Notre Dame to see what their progress has
been on the project.
5) Former Central High School
Mr. Oxian suggested that the Commission get in touch with the
Area Plan Commission who will be reviewing preliminary sight
plans for the former Central High School to remind them that
the building is a landmark and will need to have plans
reviewed by the Commission.
d. Legal
No Report
e. Public Relations & Community Education
No Report
f. Environmental Impact Statement
No Report
g. Staff Report
1) Small Town Survey
Ms. Kiemnec reported that the Notre Dame intern working for
the Commission has completed his history of St. Mary's
College, the last of the histories for the Small Town Survey.
She will review it and get it to the Small Town Survey
Committee for comments.
2) Industrial Buildings Project
Ms. Kiemnec reported that Mr. Wallar has completed research
on all but the Oliver and Studebaker complexes which he is
scheduled to complete by the end of the week. She
• distributed Criteria Sheets (see Appendix C) which are the
criteria on which National Register eligibility will be
based. Mr. Wallar will begin filling them out, the staff
will review them and then they will be reviewed by the
Landmarks Committee.
3) Preservation Plan
The chapter on re-evaluation of buildings and landmark
procedures was discussed in caucus and revisions were
suggested. These changes will be made and reviewed by the
Landmark Committee who will then make recommendations to the
Commission.
7. Old Business
a. Mayor's Conference
Ms. Kiemnec distributed brochures for the upcoming Mayor's
Conference. She reported that brochures were mailed out on
Friday, April 13 to area architects, accountants, attorneys,
developers, and contractors.
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8. New Business
a. HLFI Annual Dinner
Ms. Kiemnec requested that the Commission fund her attendance to
the HLFI Annual Meeting and Dinner on April 27 for $12.00. Mr.
Nimtz made a motion to that effect; Mr. Beatty seconded; motion
passed.
9. Hearing of Visitors
No Report
10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
Ms. Kiemnec reported that she had purchased for the Commission the new
edition of What Style Is It? put out by the National Trust.
A motion was made for adjournment; the meeting was adjourned at 9:05
P.M.
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Append.ix A
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Katherine G. Barnard
Director
Paul L. Roelke
Building Commissioner
April 9, 1984
CITY of SOUTH BEND
ROGER O. PARENT, Mayor
COUNTY -CITY BUILDING SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601
Department of Code Enforcement
Ms. Joann Sporleder, President
Historic Preservation Commission of
South Bend and St. Joseph County
Room 1123 County City Building
South Bend, IN 46601
Dear Joann:
Thank you for your April 2, 1984 letter concerning
601 Lincolnway East. In your letter you asked the
to use the legal means available to him to repair
219/284-9488
219/284-9325
the house at
Building Commissioner
the building.
The legal means available to the Department of Code Enforcement to
repair the structure are as follows:
1. The Department of Code Enforcement can hire a contractor to make
the exterior repairs on the structure and charge the property owner
for the cost of the repairs.
2. A receiver can be appointed to rehabilitate the property and manage
the property until the costs of the rehabilitation are recovered.
The receiver must be a not-for-profit agency or individual who would
appointed by the Court to make the repairs on the property and be
responsible for renting the property, thus generating income to pay
the rehabilitation. After the property has been rehabilitated, and
the cost of the repairs have been repaid, the property would then be
returned to the property owners. It is reasonable to assume that a
property could be involved in a receivership for several years.
Please let me know which option the Historic Preservation would find
most acceptable.
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Thank you for your continued interest in this property.
Sincerely,
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Katherine G. Barnard
Director
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cc: Karen Kiemnic - Historic Preservation
Ann Kolata - Redevelopment
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Appendix B
ADDRESS
1133 N. Allen
815 Arch
701 Cottage Grove
1608 Devon
112 Franklin Place
900 Indiana Ave.
935 S. Ironwood
112 S. Lafayette
233 N. Lafayette
314 W. LaSalle
701 W. LaSalle
Leeper Bridge
Leeper Park
105 S. Main
5450 S. Miami Road
211-217 N. Michigan
936 N. Michigan
DES I GN„TED -+ 1 STOR I C LANDMARKS I N SOUTH BEND
1977 - 1983
NAME ON STANDARDS AGREEMENT
HISTORIC NAME
DATE OF ORDINANCE
ZOJI"1G
HISTORIC DISTRICT
Mr. & Mrs. Allen Votaw,
A. V. Keeney House
July 198,
A
Yes, Local
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Beach
Frederick W. Keller House
October 1980
A
Yes, Local
David Allen
David M. & Bertha Gemberling
October 1973
A
George Podell
Andrew & Babette Weisburg
February 1 73
A
Markmaker's
Helen & George Morey
May 1980
D
Yes, National Register
Oliver School
November 1932
D
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sherk
Second St. Joseph County Courthouse
Estate of Arthur Fredrickson
Estate of Arthur Fredrickson
Oscar & Kathryn Brookins
SEE COUNTY LANDMARKS
Third St. Joseph County Courthouse
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Nemeth
Morris Civic Auditorium
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Charles & Maria Byers House March 1981 C-1
St. Joseph Co. Courthouse December 13,,74 C Yes, National Register
The Kelley -Fredrickson Hse. May 1982 D
The Fredrickson Candy Store May 1982 D
Helena Neitzel House January 1932 B
Powell House - DEMOLISHED January 1930
St. Joseph County Courthouse
December 1974
C
Yes, National Register
Edward Jackson House
October 1980
A
Palace Theater
January 1930
C.
North Pumping Station
January 1930
A
'4hi`c"man Bror-he 's C-ampany
Jufie
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ADDRESS
644 E. Monroe
113 W. North Shore Dr.
803 Notre Dame Ave.
710 Park Ave.
701 E. Pennsylvania
701 Portage Ave.
2119 Portage Ave.
115 W. St. James Place
326 South Street
121 N. Studebaker
322 West Washington
620 West Washington
720 W. Washington
1005 W. Washington
1329 E. Washington
405 W. Wayne
1028 E. Wayne
319 N. William Street
DESIGNATED HISTORIC LANDMARKS IN SOUTH BEND
1975 - 1983
NAME
ON STANDARDS
AGREEMENT
HISTORIC NAME
Mr.
& Mrs. Michael
Allen
Simon & Esther Alper House
Mr.
& Mrs. Gerald
D. Kline
Samuel Leeper House
City
of South Bend
Sorden Lister House
Firehouse #7
Mr.
& Mrs. Mitchell
Lifton
Andrew Anderson House
Mr.
& Mrs. Thomas
J. Wigfall
Martin Wenger Farmhouse
City
of South Bend
Firehouse #6
Mr. Thomas Cira
Central High School
Andrew -Place
Phyllis Washington
Markmakers
Continental Foods Corp.
Neil Gilbert
Mr. James Mullins
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Trozzolo
Butler, Sweeney, Simeri
Daniel H. Berry
Don Ransberger
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Issac Marble House
South Bend High School
Union Station
DATE OF ORDINANCE ZO'. I NG
July 1982
February 1976
May 1977
September 1978
July 1979
October 1977
January 1982
July 1982
May 1977
Frederick Ort House
December 1980
Morey Residence
May 1980
Tippecanoe Place
March 1979
Bartlett House
May 1980
George Rickey Birthplace
September 1981
Joseph Maxwell Stephenson
Hse.October 1982
Chauncey Lawton House
October 1978
Sorden Lister House
August 1980
Lorenz Fuerbringer House
November 1975
Is
A
A
B
A
B
A
A
D
D
B
D
C-1
B
B
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HISTORIC DISTRICT
Yes, local
Yes, Local
Yes, National Register
Yes, National Register
Yes, National Register
Yes, National Register
Yes, National Register
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ADDRESS
TOWNSHIP
11518
Adams Road
Harris
12594
Adams Road
Harris
13271
Adams Road
Harris
59101
Apple Road
Penn
63012
Beech Road
Madison
50106
Bittersweet Trail
Harris
60500
Bremen. Road
Penn
61601
Bremen Highway
Penn
63907
Bremen Highway
Madison
13546
Brick Road
Harris
14912
Brick Road
Harris
16479
Brick Road
Clay
66251
Cedar Road
Madison
66963
Cedar Road
Madison
16021
Cleveland Road
Clay
16327
Cleveland Raod
Clay
24888
Cleveland Road
German
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DESIGNATED LANDMARKS IN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
1975 - 1983
NAME ON STANDARDS AGREEMENT
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Gollatz
Mr. & Mrs. James Goff
Stephen Beamer
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Raab
Mr. & Mrs. Devon L. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. J. Patrick Huff
Mr. Alton B. Crofoot
Mr. & Mr. Karl Crofoot
Tom Ehlers
Mrs. Steve Fodrocy
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Nelson
Mr. & Mrs. Marty Kleva
Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Geyer
Mr. & Mrs. Marlen J. Lechlitner
Mr. & Mrs. Burnett Bauer
John Shea
Mr. & Mrs. James H. Kidder
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HISTORIC 14AME
DATE OF ORDINANCE
Jacob & Michael Smith Hse.
June 1976
John Follmer House
September 1976
Joseph Snyder House
August 1982
Alfred Curtis House
May 1979
August Schalliol House
May 1979
William C. Kownover House
December 1976
Willard & Minnie Crofoot Hse.
November 1976
Henry & Nancy Crofoot House
November 1976
Christopher Weigel House
April 1981'
Warren Irvin House
November 1976
Harris Prairie School I#1
September 1976
Samuel Zaehnle House
November 1976
George Bickle House
January 1981
Andrew J. Brennenman House
April 1980
Daniel Ward House
April 1980
Robert & Mary Savidge House December 1979
A. N. Miller House December 1975
ADDRESS
Darden Bridge
10708 Edison Road
52407 Grape Road
52228 Gumwood Road
60649 Hickory
53597 Ironwood Road
19019 Johnson
53109 Juniper Road
Leeper Bridge
60717 Locust Road
61955 Locust Road
62290 Miami Road
68286 Miami Road
59375 Myrtle Road
61723 Oak Road
50795 Orange Road
66984 Pine Road
68437 Pine Road
DESIGNATED LANDMARKS IN.ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
1975 - 1983
TOWNSHIP
NAME ON STANDARDS AGREEMENT
Clay
St. Joseph County
Penn
Herbert Merrill
Clay
Ruth Kowals, Karen Kowals
Harris
REMOVED FROM LANDMARK LIST
Penn
Kenneth K. & Patricia K. Sailor
Clay
Patricia A. Snyder
Centre
Ralph F. & Priscilla J. Hay
Clay
Robert O'Conner
Portage
St. Joseph County
Centre
Mr. & Mrs. C. Allen Wickizer
Centre
John P. Thurin
Centre
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Whiteford
Union
Mr. & MRs. George Long
Greene
MR. & Mrs. Philip Wilmes
Greene
Mrs. Donald Nuner/Robert L. Matthews
German
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Ehninger
Liberty
Brian & Margaret Sittley
Liberty
Rosa Collins
HISTORIC NAME
DATE OF ORDINANCE
Water Street Bridge September 1978
William Thornton House October 1978
James Harris House August 1981
Delbert Battles House October 1978
James & Rebecca Stuckey Hse. January 1981
Elizabeth Jackson House
September 1978
Alfred Maurice Talley House
September 1978
Leeper Bridge
September 1978
Emil & Anna Johnson House
May 1976
James & Mary Jane Vanen Bosch
May 1977
George & Elizabeth Schafer
January 1981
John Seifer, Sr. House
April 1980
Jacob Russel, Sr. House
December 1979
Seth Hammond House
January 1978
Jacob & Nancy Miller Whitmer
May 1977
Liberty Twp. School 7
January 1982
Zacharaiah Schenen
July 1979
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DESIGNATED LANDMARKS IN -ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
1975 - 1983
ADDRESS
TOWNSHIP
NAME
ON STANDARDS AGREEMENT
HISTORIC NAME
DATE OF ORDINANCE
25618
Quinn Road
Liberty
Maribeth
A. & James E. McCool
John McEndarfer House
July 1976
18075
Roosevelt Road
Centre
Mr. &
Mrs. William L. Zimmer
James Leach House
January 1978
19251
Roosevelt Road
Centre
Mr. &
Mrs. Timothy Kulik
George Schafer House
December 1979
54335
Rose Road
Warren
Chris
Wolf
Auker Log Cabin
October 1978
14297
State Road 23
Harris
Walt
& Doris Risler
Robert Kennedy House
September 1976
24845
State Road 23
Greene
Mr. &
Mrs. Robert Kuntz
John Rupel House
September 1976
60413
Sumption Trail
Greene
Mr. &
Mrs. Max Bauman
George & Elizabeth Sumption
December 1.975
63048
Turkey Trail
Centre
Mrs.
Rudy A. Weingand
Francis Donaghue House
May 1976
61191
U. S. 31_ South
Centre
Mr. &
Mrs. Stanley A. Skonronek
Joseph Ullery, Sr. House
December 1976
65014
U. S. 31 South
Union
Edward
Hullinger
Union Twp School #2
September 1977
66401
Walnut Road
Liberty
Melba
Lawson
Solomn J. Knepp House
April 1981
Appendix C
Address
Architectural Style/Year Built
Architect - Locally Known
Architect - Nationally Know
Builder
Construction - Innovative Techniques
Construction - Only Extant Example
Construction/Engineering
Power Source - Water
Products - Innovative (Engineering, Invention, Etc.)
Products - First of its kind - Locally
Products - First of its kiind - Nationally
Production Techniques - Innovative
Influence on other Manufacturers - Locally
Influence on other Manufacturers - Nationally
National Sales and Name
International Sales and Name
Major Employer
Association with Prominent Local Figure
Social & Developmental Impact on Community
Employee Benefits or Events
Continuity of Building Use
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Memo To: Martha .Choitz
Joann Sporleder
John Oxian
Gina DeLaruelle
From: E. A. Straw
Enclosed please find the drafts for the procedures -of historic district
designation and the preliminary procedures. I have also included three
informational sheets that will be distributed to the interested neighborhood
groups.
I am still working on a written voting procedure sheet and a, question and
answer sheet for the informational packet.
• Please read these drafts and have your comments ready for the committee
meeting that will be called during the week of May 14th.
Thanks
preservation commission
,historic
of south bend and st. joseph county
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 1219 284-97981
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Historic Preservation Commission Members
FROM: Joann Sporleder, President
SUBJECT: Historic Preservation Conference
DATE: May 2, 1984
Just a reminder_ - our second annual conference on Historic Preservation will begin at
8:30 a.m. on May 15, .1984 in the Little Theatre at the former Central High School. This
years topic is following the Secretary of Interior's Standards for rehabilitation. It
is especially pertinent for us as Commission members to attend because our historic
district and landmark guidelines are based on these standards. In the future, the number
of Certificates of Appropriateness we review will sharply increase and in order to avoid
litigation it is important that we are as knowledgeable on the subject:as possible.
Register Now!!!
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISS►ON BUDGET $18,900
Treasurer's Report
as of March 28, 1984
L►NE
ITEM
BUDGET FOR 1984
CURRENT BILLS
BALANCE
111
Director
$15,400.00
$1,283.33
$11,550.01
212
Postage
200.00
12.14
142.25
213
Travel
200.00
-0-
200.00
214
Mileage Allowance
150.00
18.26
101.56
215
Books
100.00
-0-
61.10
220
Conferences Expenses
200.00
-0-
200.00
241
Printing, Other than Office Supplies
200.00
1.60
194.90
243
Photography
250.00
30.85
179.15
244
Stationery & Printing
75.00
-0-
58.00
245
Blueprinting
50.00
-0-
50.00
246
Photocopying
50.00
-0-
50.00
252
Equipment
75.00
-0-
7.85
261
Legal Services
900.00
150.00
710.00
263
Technical Assistance
500.00
-0-
500.00
265
Publication of Legal Notices
50.00
-0-
30.58
360
Office Supplies
400.00
23.86
339.47
570
Dues
50.00
10.00
40.00
571
Subscriptions
50.00
-0-
34.00
TOTAL
$18,900.00
$1,530.04
$14,448.87 -
Project Small Town Survey
$ 7,000.00
-0-
352.33
Industrial Buildings Study
$ 4,000.00
$1,281.00
$ 1,074.00
Preservation Planner
$12,350.00
$1,166.66
$ 9,916.68
historic preservation commission
of south bend and st. joseph county
AGENDA OF THE REGULAR
MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Third Floor Conference Room
May 21, 1984, 7:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes - April 16, 1984
It. Treasurer's Report
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
Room 323 County/CCty Building
5. Correspondence
6. Committee Reports
a. Budget & Finance
. b. Historic Districts
1) Lincolnway East Historic District - report
2) 601 Lincolnway East - Review of Demolition Permit Application
c. Historic Landmarks
1) Facade Easement Report
2) Darden Bridge
3) Central High School - Report
d. Legal
e. Public Relations & Community Education
f. Environmental Impact Statement
1) 107 W. North Shore Drive
2) 552 River Avenue
g. Staff Report
1) Small Town Survey - County Summary Report
2) Industrial Buildings Project
3) Preservation Plan
7. Old Business
a. Mayor's Conference
b. 1985 Grant for Administrative Assistant
8. New Business
a. Grant application
9. Hearing of Visitors
10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
historicpreservation commission
• of south bend and st. joseph county
M I N U T E S
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
Regular Meeting Third Floor Conference Room
May 21, 1984 County/City Building
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. Roil Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. John Oxian, Mrs. Martha Choitz, Mrs. Janeanne
Petrass, Mrs. Joann Sporleder, Mr. Odell Newburn,
Mrs. Gina DeLaruelle, Mr. F. Jay Nimtz.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Michael Beatty, Mr. Charles Hayes.
ALSO PRESENT: Karen Kiemnec, Preservation Planner; Elizabeth
Straw, Administrative Assistant; Jeanne Derbeck,
South Bend Tribune Reporter, Mr. Kevin Smith,
Edgewater Place Historic District resident; and
Mr. Tom Kenrick, Mr. Smith's architect.
3. Approval of Minutes
Mr. Oxian made a motion to approve the minutes of April 16, 1984 as
presented; Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion passed.
4. Treasurer's Report
Mrs. Petrass made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report as
presented; Mr. Oxian seconded; motion passed.
5. Correspondence
a. Brochure on the Office of Neighborhood Conservation Workshop in
Boston, Mass. on June 16 - 22, 1984
b. A letter from Langelier Historic Properties, Inc. which included a
bulletin from Preservation Action.
Ms. Kiemnec reported that the Tax Act provision for depreciation
Is in danger of being changed.Mr. Oxian made a motion that the
Commission draft a letter to all our congressmen expressing our
concern over the issue; Mrs. Petrass seconded; motion passed.
Mr. Oxian will draft the letter and work with the staff on it.
• c. Preservation News, May, 1984.
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d. HjstoryGram, Spring 1984, Number 32, published by the Metropolitan
Historical Commission.
e. Historic Preservation, June, 1984.
f. Preservation progress, Spring 1984.
g. A flyer from the Northern Indiana Historical Society on their
Michiana Museums Mini -Conference on June 15, 1984.
h. Brochure from IUSB on their summer Continuing Education program.
I. Library Acquisitions Lists from the National Trust for January,
February, and March, 1984.
j. The Old -House Journal for May, 1984.
k. A book catalog from the Center for Urban Policy Research.
I. A letter soliciting membership from the Conner Prairie Pioneer
Settlement.
m. IAC News, Spring, 1984.
n. Victorian Accents, a catalog on books dealing with the Victorian
Period.
6. Committee Reports
a. Budget & Finance
1) Mrs. Sporleder asked if any of the Commissioners had any
items they wished to have addressed in the 1985 budget. Mrs.
Choitz suggested that more funding would be needed for postage
for historic districts to notify residents. She also indicated
that funding would be needed to prepare brochures and
informational material for historic district residents.
b. Historic Districts
1) Lincolnway East Historic District - Report
Mrs. Choltz reported that the Lincolnway East Historic
District passed the Area Plan Commission with a favorable
recommendation on May 15, 1984. It will be before the Common
Council for a public hearing on June 11, 1984.
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Ms. Kiemnec read a letter from the Department of Code
Enforcement requesting a demolition permit for 601 Lincolnway
East (see Appendix A). Mr. Oxian made a motion to deny the
request based on five reasons which he enumerated (see
Appendix B); Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion carried.
3) Historic District Committee Meeting
Mrs. Choitz reported that the Historic District Committee met
and reviewed a draft prepared by the staff on the procedures
for districts. When those procedures are finished, she will
begin meeting with residents of the Riverside Drive area who
are interested in a district.
c. Historic Landmarks
1) Facade Easement Report
Mr. Oxian requested that the discussion on the Facade
Easement Program be tabled until the June meeting.
2) Darden Bridge
Ms. Straw reported that she is working on the National
Register nomination for the bridge. She indicated that the
Engineering Department at Notre Dame was not able to work on
the bridge study so she will contact Purdue University to see
if they might be interested.
3) Central High School - report
Ms. Kiemnec reported that she and Mrs. Sporleder met on May
15 with Mr. Dick Gantz of the State Historic Preservation
Office, Ms. Martha Raymond of the Philadelphia National Park
Service Office, and Mr. James Childs, the project architect
to review the preliminary plans. No decisions were made. Ms.
Kiemnec stressed that the plans are still in the preliminary
phase. Mrs. Petrass indicated that her research on the
vocational building resulted in finding only the date and
architect of the building. She further indicated that the
building is in poor structural condition. Mrs. Sporleder
asked each Commissioner to forward their comments on the
project to the office for compilation by the staff.
4) First Reading for Landmark Designation for 227 Scott
Mr. Oxian presented 227 Scott St. for first reading for
landmark designation.
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d. Legal
No Report
e. Public Relations $ Community Education
No Report
f. Environmental Impact Statement
1) 107 West North Shore Drive
Ms. Kiemnec reported that she had approved a Certificate of
Appropriateness for 107 West North Shore Drive for
replacement of three feet of soffit on the second floor porch
architrave which have been damaged by water.
2) 552 River Avenue
Ms. Kiemnec reported that she had approved a Certificate of
Appropriateness for 552 River Avenue to replace 10 second
• floor and 2 main floor storm windows with Fiberlux vinyl
double hung storms of the same configuration.
3) 619 Edgewater Place
Mr. Kevin Smith and his architect Mr. Tom Kenrick presented
plans for a boat launch on the property along the river in
front of his house. The Commission reviewed the project in
May of 1982 and did not approve the project because of a
confusion as to ownership. The Commission told Mr. Smith at
the 1982 review, however, that it did not object to the
aesthetics of the proposal. Mr. Smith was asked to bring in
his plans for the project because they included some
variations from the original. Mr. Oxian made a motion to
approve the project pending compliance with all other state
and local laws and pending final approval by Ms. Kiemnec and
Mrs. Sporleder with the handrail which will be required by
the Building Department; Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion passed;
Mrs. DeLaruelle voted nay.
g. Staff Report
1) Small Town Survey
No Report
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2) Industrial Buildings Project
Ms. Kiemnec reported that Mr. Wallar has completed research
on all but the Studebaker complex, is writing up drafts of
the criteria sheets on all the factories, and is working on
the overall history and methodology. Mr. Wallar's time and
funding will run out on June 8, 1984. Since the project will
not be completed at that time and because she and Mrs.
Sporleder feel that a slide/tape presentation to promote the
project to the community would be appropriate, Ms. Kiemnec
asked permission to apply for additional funding for a 10 to
12 week period over the summer. She has gotten a verbal
commitment from two funding sources and will approach
another. Mr. Newburn made a motion that Ms. Kiemnec continue
to pursue the additional grant funding; Mr. Nimtz seconded;
motion passed.
3) Preservation Plan
Ms. Straw reported that the Landmarks Procedure Chapter is
ready to receive a final review by the Landmarks Committee
and the Districts Procedure Chapter is almost ready for final
review. She is also working on the Endangered and Scarce
Buildings Chapter.
7. Old Business
a. Mayor's Conference
Ms. Kiemnec reported that the conference was quite successful; 70
people participated and the conference was kicked off by the
mayor who delivered a resolution declaring Preservation Week
locally.
b. 1985 Grant for Administrative Assistant
Ms. Kiemnec reported that on April 18 the Commission was awarded
a grant from the State Historic Preservation Office for $9,500 to
continue funding in 1985 for the Administrative Assistant
Position.
8. New Business
a. Grant application
Ms. Kiemnec reported that she had been approachditf by Ms. Leslie
Choitz of Southhold Restorations to be a part of a grant
application to the Apple Computer Company. The company is taking
applications from groups of 3 to 5 non-profit organizations which
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will use their computers to network on a project. The company
provides each organization with the necessary equipment and
requires that the project meet certain guidelines and take place
within a two year period. Mr. Newburn made a motion that Ms.
Kiemnec pursue the grant; Mr. Nimtz seconded; motion passed.
b. Memorandum of Agreement
Mrs. Sporleder read a report on the Memorandum of Agreement being
considered by the city (see Appendix C). Mr. Nimtz made a motion
that the Commission staff should participate in the review
process required by the Memorandum of Agreement; Mrs. Choltz
seconded; motion carried.
c. Chamber of Commerce Leadership Development Program
Mrs. Sporleder read
Development Program
Commission would be
participation on the
Kiemnec should apply
passed, Mrs. Choitz
d. Erskine Manor
a report on the Chamber of Commerce Leadership
(see Appendix C). Ms. Klemnec asked if the
Interested in having her apply for
program. Mr. Newburn made a motion that Ms.
for the program; Mr. N€mtz seconded; motion
abstained.
Mr. Oxian asked Mr. Nimtz if he could find out what plans were
being made for the Erskine Manor.
9. Hearing of Visitors
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10. Announcements 8 Miscellaneous Matters
Ms. Klemnec announced that South Bend Heritage won the 1983 HLFI
Servaas Award for their work with the Colfax Cultural Center.
A motion was made for adjournment; the meeting was adjourned at 9:32
p.m.
APPENDIX A
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Katherine G. Barnard
Director
Paul L. Roelke
Building Commissioner
April 25, 1984
CITY of SOUTH BEND
ROGER O. PARENT, Mayor
COUNTY -CITY BUILDING SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601
Department of Code Enforcement
Ms. Joann Sporleder, President
Historic Preservation Commission of
South Bend and St. Joseph County
Room 1123 County City Building
South Bend, IN 46601
Dear Joann:
219/284-9488
219/284-9325
On April 24, 1984 the Department of Code Enforcement received a check
for $5.00 from Torok Excavating & Demolition, Inc. for a demolition
•permit for the house at 601 Lincolnway East. The owners of the
property are John Freidline and Anthony Panzica.
According to the Municipal Code an application for a demolition permit
within a Historic District must be forwarded to the Historic Preservation
Commission for review before the Building Commissioner can issue the
permit.
Please consider this application for a demolition permit and advise me
of your action on this matter within 30 days.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Katherine G. Barnard
Director
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cc: Karen Kiemnec
James Panzica
John Freidline
Torok Excavating
& Demolition, Inc.
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APPENDIX B
• preservation historic commission
of south bend and st. joseph county
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 1219 284.9798)
May 23, 1984
Paul L. Roelke
Building Commissioner
Katherine G. Barnard
Director, Department of Code Enforcement
County/City Building
South Bend, IN 46601
Dear Kathy and Paul:
On May 21, 1984 at its regular monthly meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission
rejected the application for demolition of 601 Lincolnway East by Torok Excavating.
The property is owned by John Freidline and Anthony Panzica. The reasons for rejection
are as follows:
1. the building is rated twelve (12) on the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures
• Inventory (out of a possible 13) as to its historical and architectural merits
2. it is within the Edgewater Place Historic District and because of its high
rating it is a significant part of the district
3• the owners have not attempted to come before the Commission to demonstrate the
financial reasons for demolition of the structure
4. although the Commission has allowed three other Freidland/Panzica structures
in the district (605, 609, and 617) to be victims of demolition by neglect and
ultimately actual demolition, it cannot allow the same to occur with this
building because of its importance to the district and to the city of South Bend
5. negotiations are currently in progress to move the building from the site.
Thank you for your cooperation on this matter.
Sincerely, -
Joann Sporleder
President
cc: James Paniica
John Freidline
Torok Excavating & Demolition, Inc.
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LINE ITEM
Ill Director
212 Postage
213 Travel
214 Mileage Allowance
215 Books
220 Conferences Expenses
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
Project Small Town Survey
Industrial Buildings Study
Preservation Planner
HISTORIC PRESERVATIO
MMISSION BUDGET $18,900
Treasurer's Repos
of April 23, 1984
BUDGET FOR 1984
CURRENT BILLS
YEAR TO DATE
BALANCE
$15,400.00
$1,283.34
$5,133.33
$10,266.67
200.00
20.69
78.44
121.56
200.00
-0-
-0-
200.00
150.00
13.42
61.86
88.14
100.00
31.25
70.15
29.85
200.00
18.00
18.00
182.00`)
200.00
2.60
7.70
192.30)
250.00
45.76
116.61
13.39
75.00
-0-
17.00
5 .00
50.00
-0-
-O-
50.00
50.00
-0-
-0-
50.00
75.00
-o-
67.15
7.85
900.00
-0-
190.00
710.00
500.00
-0-
-0-
500.00
50.00
-0-
19.42
30.58
400.00
-0-
60.53
339.47
50.00
-0-
10.00
40.00
50.00
-0-
16.00
34.00
$18,900.00
$1,1115.o6
$5,866.19
$13,033.81
$ 7,000.00
-0-
-0-
352.33
$ 4,000.00
$ 798.00
$3,724.00
$ 276.00
$12,350.00
$1,166.66
$3.499.98
$ 8,750.02
preservation commission
,historic
of south bend and st. joseph county
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Historic Preservation Commission Members
FROM: Karen Kiemnec
SUBJECT: Central High School
DATE: June 13, 1984
Please try to get me your thoughts on the demolition of the Vocational Building that was
a part of the former Central High School complex. If I have them by Monday morning, I
can compile them for the meeting.
Thanks.
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
FROM: Joann Sporleder, President
SUBJECT: Meeting
DATE: June 13, 1984
There will be an Executive Committee Meeting before the regularly scheduled meeting on
Monday evening. Please meet in the Third Floor Conference room at 7:00 p.m. sharp.
Thank you.
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preservation commission
,historic
of south bend and st. joseph county
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
AGENDA OF THE REGULAR south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Third Floor Conference Room Room 323 County/City Building
June 18, 1984, 7:30 p.m.
I.. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes - May 21, 1984
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Correspondence
6. Committee Reports
a. Budget & Finance
b. Historic Districts
• 1) Lincolnway East Historic District
2) 601 Lincolnway East
C. Historic Landmarks
1) Second Reading for Landmark Designation of 227 Scott
2) Facade Easement Report
3) Darden Bridge
4) Central High School
d. Legal
e. Public Relations & Community Education
f. Environmental Impact Statement
g. Staff Report
1) Preservation Plan
2) Industrial Buildings Project
7. Old Business
8. New Business
a. 1985 C.D. Funding
9.. Hearing of Visitors
10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
a. Fredrickson House & Candy Store
Regular Meeting
June 18, 1984
1. Call to Order
of south bend and st. Josepcounty
M I N U T E S
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
Third Floor Conference Room
County/City Building
The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. John Oxian, Mrs. Martha Choitz, Mrs. Janeanne
Petrass, Mr. Odell Newburn, Mr. Charles Hayes, and
Ms. Karen Kiemnec.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Michael Beatty, Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, Mrs. Joann
Sporleder, Mrs. Gina DeLaruelle.
ALSO PRESENT: Ms. Jeanne Derbeck, ,gilt Bend T lMIM, and
Mrs. Billie Jean Pickens, guest.
3. Approval of Minutes
Mrs. Choitz made a motion to approve the minutes of May 21, 1984 as
presented; Mr. Newburn seconded; motion passed.
4. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Newburn made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report as
presented; Mr. Hayes seconded; motion passed.
5. Correspondence
a. A newsletter from COPAR, no. 15, June 1984.
b. A mailing from I.U.S.B. about a Media Workshop Using
Microcomputer.
c.June, 1984.
d. Brochure on the book, Ti��Ct Dt' ry�Qg��ioual�t
e. Mailing from the National Trust on a cruise being offered after
the National Conference.
preservation
commission
,historic
on furnishings available for
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Regular Meeting
June 18, 1984
1. Call to Order
of south bend and st. Josepcounty
M I N U T E S
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
Third Floor Conference Room
County/City Building
The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. John Oxian, Mrs. Martha Choitz, Mrs. Janeanne
Petrass, Mr. Odell Newburn, Mr. Charles Hayes, and
Ms. Karen Kiemnec.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Michael Beatty, Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, Mrs. Joann
Sporleder, Mrs. Gina DeLaruelle.
ALSO PRESENT: Ms. Jeanne Derbeck, ,gilt Bend T lMIM, and
Mrs. Billie Jean Pickens, guest.
3. Approval of Minutes
Mrs. Choitz made a motion to approve the minutes of May 21, 1984 as
presented; Mr. Newburn seconded; motion passed.
4. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Newburn made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report as
presented; Mr. Hayes seconded; motion passed.
5. Correspondence
a. A newsletter from COPAR, no. 15, June 1984.
b. A mailing from I.U.S.B. about a Media Workshop Using
Microcomputer.
c.June, 1984.
d. Brochure on the book, Ti��Ct Dt' ry�Qg��ioual�t
e. Mailing from the National Trust on a cruise being offered after
the National Conference.
f. A mailing
from the Secretary
of State
on furnishings available for
donation
for the diplomatic
reception
rooms.
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g. Southhold Newsletter, No. 3, June 1984.
h. A letter from Senator Richar G. Lugar in response to one sent by
the HPC on May 25, 1984 (see Appendix A & Al).
i. June 1984.
6. Committee Reports
a. Budget & Finance
1) 1985 Budget
Ms. Kiemnec read a memo from Mr. Michael L. Vance, City
Controller, which indicated that the city will not be able to
fund our request for 1985 (see Appendix B).
Ms. Kiemnec requested a meeting with the Budget Committee to
discuss the County Budget for 1985.
b. Historic Districts
1) Lincolnway East Historic District - Report
Mrs. Choitz reported that the Lincolnway East Historic
District passed the Common Council unanimously on June 11,
1984.
2) 601 Lincolnway East
Ms. Kiemnec reported that South Bend Heritage is working with
the owners and the city to arrange moving of the house. A
request for official permission to do so will be presented in
July.
c. Historic Landmarks
1) Second Reading for Landmark Designation for 227 Scott Street
Mrs. Choitz made a motion that the Commission recommend 227
Scott Street to the Common Council for landmark designation;
Mr. Newburn seconded; motion passed.
2) Facade Easement Report
Mr. Oxian read a letter from the Commission's attorney, Mr.
Kevin Butler, concerning the Commission's accepting of facade
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easements (see Appendix C). The Commission agreed that
Southhold Restorations has initiated a fine program to accept
easements and for the Commission to do so would be a
duplication of efforts.
3) Darden Bridge
No Report
4) Central High School
Ms. Kiemnec indicated that although the Commission had not
been formally asked for a review of the project yet, she
needed to have the Commisioner's comments on the demolition
of the vocational building.
d. Legal
No Report
e. Public Relations & Community Education
No Report
100 f. Environmental Impact Statement
1) 802 Arch
Ms. Kiemnec reported that she had approved a Certificate of
Appropriateness for 802 Arch to reopen an original door and
window opening on the river side of the garage. The window
will be a double hung, wood frame and the door will be of
steel; a flush door to be painted the color of the siding.
2) 619 Edgewater Place
Ms. Kiemnec reported that she and Mrs. Sporleder had reviewed
and approved the final plans for the construction of a boat
launch by Mr. Kevin Smith. The revised plans included a
railing and a four foot setback from the street. Ms. Kiemnec
further approved the door to the kayak storage container which
will be constructed of sheet metal.
g. Staff Report
1) Preservation Plan
Ms. Kiemnec reported that a final draft of the chapter on
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Landmark Procedures and on District Procedures has gone to
committee chairpersons. Ms. Straw is currently working on a
chapter on Endangered Buildings.
Ms. Kiemnec further reported that questions regarding the
Studebaker Clubhouse and Trees National Register nomination
had been received from the State Historic Preservation
Office. These were answered and the nomination was
resubmitted and will be before the review board on August 1,
1984.
2) Industrial Buildings Project
Ms. Kiemnec reported that Mr. Wallar has left. Funding has
been secured from the State Division for Historic
Preservation, Historic Landmarks Foundation, and the Chamber
of Commerce to finish the project and to do a slide/tape
presentation. She further reported that the Personnel
Committee had reviewed the possibility of hiring Mr. Dave
Barrett for the position and recommended that action to the
Commission. Mr. Newburn made a motion to hire Mr. Barrett;
Mr. Hayes seconded; motion passed; Mrs. Choitz abstained.
7. Old Business - No Report
8. New Business
a. 1985 C.D. Funding
Ms. Kiemnec reported that the 1985 Budget process for Community
Development funds has begun. She will prepare a proposal and
have it reviewed by the Budget Committee.
b. Riverside Drive
Mrs. Choitz reported that she will be initiating meetings with
residents along Riverside about the possibility of establishing
an historic district there.
c. St. Joseph County Cemeteries
Mr. Oxian suggested that the Commission through the Landmark's
Committee study county cemeteries in regard to location,
condition, and funding for restoration.
9. Hearing of Visitors
No Report
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10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
Ms. Kiemnec reported that the Fredrickson House and Candy Store was
placed on the National Register in May, 1984.
A motion was made for adjournment; the meeting was adjourned at 8:37
p.m.
Appendix A
RICHARD G. LUGAR
INDIANA
SH 308 SENATE OFFICE BUILDING
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
202-224-4814 niter.1*tates V$Mate
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510
June 7, 1984
Mr. John H. Oxian
Vice President
Historic Preservation Commission
of South Bend and St. Joseph County
Room 1123 County City Building
South Bend, IN 46601
Dear Mr. Oxian:
COMMRTEES:
FOREIGN RELATIONS
AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION AND FORESTRY
SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE
I noted your thoughts about a change in the current law
investment tax credit for the rehabilitation of certain historic
structures. As you know, this amendment was part of a compromise
which reduced a Senate Finance Committee proposal for a 20 year
ACRS proposal depreciation period for real property.
On June 6, Members of the House Ways and Means Committee and
Senate Finance Committee began meeting to resolve the differences
between the Senate bill and the House bill which does not change
the 15 year depreciation period. At this point it is impossible
to predict with certainty the outcome of the conference. There
is virtually no limitation on the Conference Committee as it
considers the issues and no requirement that the final compromise
legislation must bear much similarity to the original bills.
However, I remain committed to a pro -investment tax code and will
continue to work toward maintaining a positive approach toward
real estate investment..
When the Conference Committee reports a final bill, it will
be very difficult to amend the bill or to vote against the bill.
This situation exists because the tax bill is combined with the
various spending reductions, revenue increases, and overall budget
ceilings which will be our "downpayment on the deficit."
Thus the legislation which will contain the new restrictions on
IDB's will be within a huge budget bill which has been the result
of months of difficult negotiations, much work, and hundreds of
votes on various amendments.
I am interested in your views, and I am basically sympathetic
with your position. I will be alert to ways of altering the
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John H. Oxian
June 7, 1984
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final outcome, though I am not optimistic about the prospects
of doing so.
Sincerely,
/rzc/ 4
Richard G. Luga
United States S
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historic
� preservation� commission �
of south bend and st^^oseK»hcuVmonty
nOQM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, ipdiana46601 (219 284-9798)
May 25, 1984
The Honorable John P. Hiler
House of Representatives
316 Cannon Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Mr. Hi7er:
As Vicm-President and spokesperson for the Historic Preservation Commission of South
Bend and St, Joseph County, i would strongly urge that you vote against or, if possible,
change Amendment #3007 to HR 2063 concerning the limiting of the 25?, Investment Tax Credit
for the rehabilitation of certified historic structures. The proposed amendment will
change the ITC by requiring the following: a full adjustment of a building's depreciable
base by the amount of the ITC instead of one half basis adjustment; a reduction for the
202, and 1551 ITC to 75% and |O% respectively; and extension of ACRS depreciation from 15
years to a longer time period (18-20 years)'
The Commission is currently involved in a National Register nomination for several
buildings in downtown South Bend. The purpose of the nomination is to stimulate
reinvestment in our Centra) Business District, create jobs, revitalize our tax base, and
preserve irreplaceable elements of our heritage'
Radical changes to the rehab credits will undermine all of the aforementioned benefits
and bring a slowdown, or total stop, to commercial urban development by private investors.
Not only the Central Business District will be affected but also commercial rehab of
historic buildings throughout South Bend, the state, and the country.
| strongly urge you to consider the detrimental effects of this bill and work towards
its demise or change,
If more information on our local projects is needed, please contact our office at 219
284-9798'
Sincerely,
John H. Qxian
Vice -President
Appendix B Department of Administration & Finance
South Bend, Indiana
4 INTER -OFFICE MEMO
TO: KAREN L. KIEMNEC, DIRECTOR
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FROM: MICHAEL L. VANCE
CITY CONTROLLER
SUBJECT: 1985 BUDGET REQUEST
DATE: MAY 17, 1984
I am currently putting together the 1985 budget along with 1985
projected revenue levels. It appears the City will have to trim
approximately $4 1/2 million dollars from its budget requests in
order to be anywhere in the ballpark as to what we will be able
• to fund. I might add that these budget requests do not include
any salary increase for 1985. I realize that you have heard this
story before, but I am afraid that in light of our current financial
situation and the nonrecognition of our problems by the County
Council, we will not be able to fund your request for 1985. I
might suggest that you contact Jon Hunt to ask if there are any
monies available from the Community Development Program. I do
not hold much hope for that source either as we have had to
absorb expenses normally paid by Community Development in our
1985 budget.
I believe that the Commission has done good work in the past and
provided a needed service to the City, its businesses and
resources and with that in mind, I feel particularly sad that we
will not be able to grant your request. I might add that we have
in the past taken care of some of our part-time positions through
the Older Adults Program sponsored through Real Services. I
might suggest that you contact Dan Munk at Real Services and see
if there is any possibility of providing help for you.
If I may be of further help, please feel free to contact my
office.
MLV/caw
Appendix C
• SWEENEY BUTLER & SIMERI
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
406 WEST WAYNE STREET
CHARLES A. SWEENEY, JR. SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601
JOSEPH V. SIMERI 219 299-9908
KEVIN J. BUTLER
May 15, 1984
Mr. John Oxian
1533 Lincolnway West
South Bend, Indiana 46628
Dear Mr. Oxian:
This will confirm our recent conversation concerning involvement
of St. Joseph County Historic Preservation Commission in the procedure
for tax assessment adjustment on property for which a facade easement
has been granted.
•It is my understanding that Southhold Restorations, Inc. has es-
tablished a procedure for the acceptance of facade easement grants and
that said procedure is comprehensive and satisfactory particularly with
respect to monitoring aspects. it is my opinion that for the St. Joseph
County Historic Preservation Commission to establish a similar procedure
would be redundant and, because of the effectiveness of the Southhold
procedures, also unnecessary. For the Commission to involve itself in
areas and programs which are effectively covered by other entities I
believe, is counterproductive because such involvement can only dilute
the effectiveness of existing Commission programs due to limited staff.
Please let me know if you wish any clarification or expansion of
my views on this matter.
Sincerely,
KJB:ljh
cc: Ms. Karen Kiemnec
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LINE ITEM
111 Director
212 Postage
213 Travel
214 Mileage Allowance
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION BUDGET $18,900
Treasurer's Report as of May 23, 1984
BUDGET FOR 1984 CURRE14T BILLS
$15, 00.00 $1,283-34
200.00 29.46
200.00 -0-
150.00 56.54
215 Books 100.00 -0-
220 Conference Expenses 200.00 30.00
241 Printing, Other that 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
Project Small Town Survey
Industrial Buildings Study
Preservation Planner
250.00
75.00
50.00
50.00
75.00
900.00
500.00
50.00
400.00
50.00
$18,900.00
$ 7,000.00
$ 4,980.00
$12,350.00
2.10
25.29
-o-
-0-
-0-
-0-
105.00
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
$1,531.73
-0-
$1,015.00
$1,166.66
YEAR TO DATE
$6,x+16.67
107.90
-0-
118.4o
70.15
48.00
9.80
141.90
17.00
-0-
-0-
67.15
295.00
-0-
19.42
60.53
10.00.
16.00:
$7,397.92
-0-
$4,739.00
$4,666.64
BALANCE
$-9F3,.33
92.10
200.00
31.60
29.85
152.00
190.20
108.10
53.00
50.00
50.00
7.85
605.00
500.00
30,58
339.47
40.00
34.00
$11,502.08
$ 2,782.33
$ 241.00
$ 7,533.36
preservation commission
,historic
of south bend and st. joseph county
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ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
AGENDA OF THE REGULAR
MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Third Floor Conference Room
July 16, 1984, 7:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes - June 18, 1984
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Correspondence
6. Committee Reports
a. Budget & Finance
1) County Budget
b. Historic Districts
1) 601 Lincolnway East
c. Historic Landmarks
d. Legal
e. Public Relations & Community Education
f. Environmental Impact Statement
1) 112 Franklin Street
g. Staff Report
1) Preservation Plan
2) Industrial Buildings Project
7. Old Business
8. New Business
9. Hearing of Visitors
10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
Room 323 County/City Building
historicpreservation commission
• of south bend and st. 'oseph county
Y
Regular Meeting
July 16, 1984
1. Call to Order
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CiTY BUILDING
M I N U T E S south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284.9798)
Third Floor Conference Room
County/City Building
The meeting was called to order at 7:34 p.m.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. John Oxian, Mrs. Martha Choitz, Mrs. Janeanne
Petrass, Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, Mr. Charles Hayes, Mr.
Michael Beatty, Mrs. Gina DeLaruelle, Ms. Karen
Kiemnec, and Ms. Elizabeth Straw.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Odell Newburn, and Mrs. Joann Sporleder.
ALSO PRESENT: Mr. David Barrett, Research Assistant.
• 3. Approval of Minutes
Mr. Oxian corrected page 2, c. Historic Landmarks, 1) Second Reading for
Landmark Designation for 227 Scott Street to read 227 North Scott
Street. Mrs. Choitz made a motion to approve the minutes of June 18, 1984
as corrected; Mrs. Petrass seconded; motion passed.
4. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Nimtz made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report as
presented; Mrs. Petrass seconded; motion passed.
5. Correspondence
a. Library Acquisitions Lists from the National Trust for April,
May, and June, 1984.
b. A letter from Congressman John P. Hiler in answer to Mr. Oxian's
letter of May 25, 1984 (see Appendix A).
c. Information from the Waterfront Center in Washington, D.C.
d. A brochure on a series of technical workshops on Successful
Rehabilitation sponsored by the National Park Service, the
National Trust, and the Association for Preservation Technology.
e. A flyer on Wabash Canal Days in Wabash, IN.
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f. The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions Newsletter.
g. A Fall, 1984 publications list from the National Trust.
h. Information on the 1984 Workshop Series from the Campbell Center
In Mount Carroll, Illinois.
I. Chicago Maritime News, Volume 1, Number 2, Spring, 1984.
J. Internship notice from the State Division of Historic
Preservation.
k. A brochure on A National Videoconference called Revitalizing
Downtown to be held on September 18, 1984.
I. Historic Preservation, August, 1984.
6. Committee Reports
a. Budget & Finance
1) 1985 County Budget
Ms. Kiemnec distributed and explained the proposed county
budget which was given to the County Commissioners (see
Appendix B).
b. Historic Districts
1) 601 Lincolnway East
Ms. Kiemnec read a letter from South Bend Heritage (see
Appendix C) requesting permission to move the house at 601
Lincoinway East into Monroe Park. Mrs. Choltz made a motion
that the Commission respond to South Bend Heritage's letter
by indicating that our first priority is to have the house at
601 Lincolnway East restored in place, made a local landmark,
and left as the cornerstone to the Edgewater Place Historic
District. if, however, that solution is impossible, we would
approve moving the house with &U of its architectural
features intact. The letter will further point out to the
owners that any new buildings constructed In the district are
subject to the Edgewater Place Historic District Standards
and a Certificate of Appropriateness must be obtained before
a Building Permit will be issued. Mr. Hayes seconded the
motion; motion passed, Mr. Nimtz abstained. Copies will be
forwarded to: Ann Kolata, the Mayor's Office, John
Freidline, the Panzicas, Southhold Restorations, HLFI, Kathy
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Barnard, and Jeanne Derbeck. Mr. Nimtz then made a motion
that before the letter is sent that a committee be appointed
to confer with the City Attorney's Office to consider the
possibility of the City's bringing legal action against the
owners of 601 LWE because of violation of local ordinances;
Mr. Beatty seconded; motion passed. Mr. Kevin Butler, the
Commission's attorney, Mr. Oxian, and Mrs. DeLaruelle were
appointed to the committee.
c. Historic Landmarks
Ms. Kiemnec inquired as to whether the Commission would give a
landmark plaque to the Neighborhood Housing Service for 803 N.
Notre Dame Avenue. Mr. Oxian indicated that the Commission had
established a policy to give landmark plaques to any city owned
landmarks.
Mr. Oxian reported that the Landmarks Committee will meet on
August 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the County/City Building.
d. Legal
No Report
• e. Public Relations & Community Education
No Report
f. Environmental Impact Statement
1) 110-112 Franklin
Ms. Kiemnec reported on a Certificate of Appropriateness
which was issued by the President, Mrs. Sporleder, and the
COA Committee whereby the owners of the house will replace
the entire roof within 18 months with black asphalt shingles.
The metal crest strips must be restored or replaced. Mr.
Hayes made a motion to approve the Certificate of
Appropriateness; Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion passed.
g. Staff Report
1) Preservation Plan
Ms. Straw reported that she is continuing work on the
Preservation Plan. She further reported that the Multiple
Resource Area -nomination was reviewed by the State Division
of Historic Preservation's staff and returned with several
requests for additional information. She has spent most of
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the last two weeks completing that Information so that the
application can be resubmitted.
2) Industrial Buildings Project
Ms. Klemnec reported that an award letter regarding our grant
from the State Division of Historic Preservation for the
Industrial Buildings Study has been received. She introduced
Mr. David Barrett who is currently working on the project and
he reported that he has almost completed the work on the
Studebaker Complex and Is currently researching and writing
the Industrial History of South Bend.
7. Old Business - No Report
8. New Business
a. Edgewater Place Historic District
Mrs. DeLaruelle asked Ms. Kiemnec to check out a report that a
garage behind 739 Bronson St. has been demolished and a new
structure put up, both without Building Permits or Certificates
of Appropriateness.
9. Hearing of Visitors
10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
Ms. Kiemnec reported that there will be an article in the upcoming
Indiana Preservationist on our Industrial Building Study.
A motion was made for adjournment; the meeting was adjourned at 9:07
p•m•
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION BUDGET $18,90C
Treasurer's Report as of June 27, ID14
LINE ITEM BUDGET FOR 1984 CURRENT BILLS
111 Director_
15, 00.00 $1,283.34
212 Postage 200.00 it 37 67
213 Travel
214 Mileage Allowance
215 Books
220 Conference Expenses
241 Printing, Other that 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
Project Small Town Survey
Industrial Buildings Study
Preservation Planner
200.00
150.00
100.00
200.00 (+45.50 from
200.00 #245)
250.00
75.00
50.00 (-$45.50 from
#220)
50.00
75.00
900.00
500.00
50.00
400.00
$18,900.00
$ 7,000.00
$ 6,180.00
$12,350.00
-0-
-0-
$ 197.50
5.40
$ 84.08
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
$ 144.00
-0-
26.67
-0-
-0-
$1,778.66
-o-
$ 503.50
$1,166.66
YEAR TO DATE_
_ $7,700.01
$ 145.57
-0--
$ 118:4 o
$ 70.15
$ 245.50
$ 15.20
$ 225.98
$ 17.00
-0-
mom
$ 67. 15
$ 295. OD
$ 144.00
$ 19.42
$ 87.20
$ 10.00
$ 16.00
$9,176.58
-0-
$5,242.50
$5,833.33
W.
BALANCE
$7,699.99
$
54.43
$
200.00
$
31.60
$
29.85
-0-
$ 184.2._0
$ 24.02
$ 58.00
$ 4.50
$ 50.00
$ 7.85
$ 605.00
$ 356.00
$ 30.58
$ 312."80
$ 4o.00
$ 34.00
$9,723.42
$2,782.33
$ 937.50
$6,416.70
,historicpreservation 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
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Third Floor Conference Room Room 323 County/City Building
August 20, 1984, 7:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes - July 16, 1984
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Correspondence
6. Committee Reports
a. Budget & Finance
1) C.D. Budget
b. Historic Districts
1) 601 Lincolnway East
c. Historic Landmarks
1) Fredrickson House
d. Legal
e. Public Relations & Community Education
f. Environmental Impace Statement
1) 129 W. North Shore
2) 557 Edgewater Drive
3) Certificates of Appropriateness
g. Staff Report
1) Preservation Plan
2) Industrial Buildings Project
3) In-service Workshop for Teachers
7. Old Business
8. New Business
9. Hearing of Visitors
10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
*historicpreservation commission
of south bend and st. joseph county
M I N U T E S ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
Regular Meeting Third Floor Conference Room
August 20, 1984 County/City Building
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. John Oxian, Mrs. Martha Choitz, Mrs. Janeanne
Petrass, Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, Mrs. Joann Sporleder,
and Ms. Karen Kiemnec.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Odell Newburn, Mr. Charlie Hayes, Mr. Michael
Beatty, and Mrs. Gina DeLaruelle.
ALSO PRESENT: Mrs. Jeanne Derbeck, South Bend Tribune Reporter.
3. Approval of Minutes
• Mr. Nimtz made a motion to approve the minutes of July 16, 1984 as sent;
Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion carried.
4. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Nimtz made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report as
presented; Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion passed.
5. Correspondence
a. A copy of a letter to the Acting Chief of Registration of the
National Register from the State Historic Preservation Office
indicating that Union Station has been declared eligible for the
National Register but since a letter of objection was received
from the owner it will not be listed.
b. Preservation News for July and August, 1984.
c. A brochure on the Indiana Conference on Historic Preservation in
Jasper, Indiana on September 14 and 15.
d. Southhold Newsletter for August, 1984.
e. A brochure on Fall, 1984 courses at Indiana University of South
Bend.
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f. The Old Courthouse News for Winter/Spring of 1984.
g. History -Gram for Summer 1984 from Nashville, Tennessee.
h. A flyer on a 1984 Fall Tour of the Industrial Archeology and the
Ontario Society for Industrial Archaeology.
i. Information on the Real Estate Law Report.
j. The Indiana Preservationist, No. 2, 1984.
k. Indiana Arts Commission News, Summer, 1984.
I. The Old -House Journal, July, 1984.
The Commission discussed the 1984 National Preservation Conference to
be held in Baltimore, Maryland from October 24-28, 1984. Mrs. Choitz
made a motion to allot $150 from the Travel line item in the budget
for Ms. Kiemnec to attend the conference; Mr. Nimtz seconded; motion
carried.
6. Committee Reports
• a. Budget 8 Finance
1) 1985 Community Development Budget
Ms. Kiemnec explained the budget she had turned in to
Community Development on August 10. The total request was
for $9,055, $6,455 for salary for the Administrative
Assistant and $2,600 for secretarial services. She also
explained the County Commissioners recommendation concerning
the HPC County Budget for 1985 (see Appendix A). Mr. Nimtz
made a motion that both the County and the Community
Development Budget proposals be approved; Mrs. Petrass
seconded; motion passed.
b. Historic Districts
1) 601 Lincolnway East
Ms. Kiemnec explained that the City Legal Department is
researching the possibility of bringing legal action against
the owners of 601 L.W.E. She will notify the committee which
was appointed at the last meeting as soon as she receives
word from City Legal. Ms. Sporieder suggested contacting Mr.
Jeff Gibney of South Bend Heritage to determine if their
proposal to move the house has a deadline.
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2) Riverside Drive
Mrs. Choitz reported that a preliminary meeting had been held
with Riverside Drive residents to determine interest in a
district there. She indicated that another meeting will be
held within three weeks to begin to organize the district.
c. Historic Landmarks
1) Fredrickson House
Mr. Oxian and Mrs. Choitz reported on the meeting called by
Mrs. Beverlie Beck, President of the Common Council, to
discuss the Fredrickson House. They indicated that Southhold
Restorations will attempt to work with the Trustees of the
bank to open up the house for tours to the community.
d. Legal
No Report
e. Public Relations & Community Education
No Report
f. Environmental Impact Statement
1) 129 W. North Shore
Ms. Kiemnec reported on a Certificate of Appropriateness for
this property. The owners will remove the present asphalt
shingle roof and replace it with an Owens Corning, 3 in 1,
225 Ib., asphalt shingle roof. The garage roof will be
covered with the same material. Ms. Kiemnec approved the
work.
2) 557 Edgewater Drive
Ms. Kiemnec reported that the owners will replace wooden
frame foundation windows with Fiberlux solid vinyl frame
windows. The windows to be replaced are on the side and rear
facades of the house. She approved the work.
3) Certificates of Appropriateness
Mrs. Sporleder expressed her concern at the Commission's
handling of C. of A.'s when work has begun either without a
Certificate and/or without a Building Permit. She referred
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the issue to the Certificate of Appropriateness Committee and
suggested they address issues such as: work without a
Certificate, education of the district homeowners as to the
requirements of the standards, and the Liaison Committees -
if they are working or if another solution should be devised.
The Commission requested that Ms. Kiemnec contact Kevin Smith
at 619 Edgewater Place regarding his boat launch which was
approved in June. They asked that she discuss a completion
date on the project with Mr. Smith.
g. Staff Report
1) Preservation Plan
Ms. Kiemnec reported that Ms. Straw is working on the
Endangered and Scarce Resources Chapter and the Adaptive Use
Chapter which should be finished by the end of the week and
will be ready for Landmarks Committee review by that time.
The entire Preservation Plan will be available in the office
for review by the Commissioners in early September; Ms.
• Kiemnec will send out a memo when It is ready.
2) Industrial Buildings Project
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Ms. Kiemnec reported that a script has been written and
slides gathered for the multi -media presentation on the
Industrial Buildings Project. In addition, the history of
South Bend's industry has been completed. Both the history
and script will be ready next week for review by the Executive
Committee. The entire project which will include a report on
the staff's recommendations for eligibility will be ready for
review by the Commissioners in early September. Ms. Kiemnec
will send out a memo to that effect.
3) In-service Workshop for Teachers
On July 31, 1984, Ms. Straw presented a workshop for teachers
of the South Bend School Corporation on what the HPC Is about
and what services we can offer. Other groups participating
were: the Northern Indiana Historical Society, Discovery
Hall, Southhold Restorations, ALSA, and the South Bend Public
Library.
4) Downtown Technical Advisory Committee
Ms. Kiemnec reported that she was invited to be a member of a
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Downtown Technical Advisory Committee. The Committee was
organized to develop a plan for the enhancement and.
revitalization of the Central Business District.
7. Old Business
Mrs. Sporleder reported that Ms. Kiemnec has been selected to
participate in the South Bend/Mishawaka Area Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Training Program. She has received scholarships for a
portion of the tuition fee. Mrs. Sporleder suggested that the
Commission pay for $50 toward the tuition. Mrs. Choitz made a motion
to that effect; Mr. Nimtz seconded; motion passed.
8. New Business
a. Main Street VideoConference
Ms. Kiemnec reported on the Videoconference which will be brought
Into South Bend by Southhold Restorations and HLFI. It will be
presented by the National Trust on September 18 at the Continuing
Education Center at Notre Dame. The registration is $25. Mr.
Nimtz made a motion that the HPC pay for Ms. Kiemnec's
registration for the conference; Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion
10 passed.
b. Registration of Landmark Ordinances
Mr. Oxian reported that he had Inquired into recording our
landmark ordinances with the Recorder's Office. The cost will
most likely be $4 each,* The Commission asked that Mr. Oxian
inquire into the matter further, investigate funding
possibilities,. and then report back to the Commission for action.
*'$1.50 for each separate sheet thereafter."
c. Time Limit on Certificates of Appropriateness
Mr. Oxian suggested that the Commission adopt a policy on time
limits for Certificates of Appropriateness. The Commission
suggested that the matter be referred to Mr. Kevin Butler.
9. Hearing of Visitors
No Report
10. Announcements 8 MIscellaneous Matters
A motion was made for adjournment; the meeting was adjourned at 9:34
p.m.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION BUDGET $18,900
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LINE
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BUDGET FOR 1984
CURRENT BILLS
YEAR TO DATE
BALANCE
111
Director
$15, 00.00
X1,2 3.3
$8,965-.3-5--
X65
212
Postage
200.00
$ 14.95
$
160.52
$
39.48
213
Travel
200.00
-0-
-0-
$
200.00
214
Mileage Allowance
150.00
-0-
$
118.40
$
31.60
215
Books
100.00
-0-
$
70.15
$
29.85
220
Conference Expenses
200.00
-07
$
245.50
-0-
241
Printing, Other that Office Supplies 200.00
$ 6.66
$
21.86
$
178.14
243
Photography (+$58.00 from #244)
250.00
$ 55.52
$
281.50
$
26.50
244
Stationery & Printing (-$58,00
to#243) 75.00
-0-
$
17.00
-0-
245
Blueprinting
50.00
-0-
-0-
$
4.50
246
Photocopying
50.00
-0-
-0--
$
50.00
252
Equipment
75.00
-0-
$
67.15
$
7.85
261
Legal Services
900.00
$ 142.50
$
437.50
$
462.50
263
Technical Assistance
500.00
$ 186.75
$
330.75
$
169.25
265
Publication of Legal Notices
50.00
-0-
$
19.42
$
30.58
360
Office Supplies
400.00
-0-
$
87.20
$
312.80
570
Dues
50.00
-0-
$
10.00
$
40.00
571
Subscriptions
50.00
-0-
$
16.00
$
34.00
TOTAL
$18,9oo.00
$1,689.72
$10,866.30
$8,033.70
Project Small Town Survey
$ 7,000.00
-0-
-0-
$2,782.33
Industrial Buildings Study
$ 6,130.00
$ 924.00
$
6,166.50
$
13.50
Preservation Planner
$12,350.00
$1,166.66
$
6,999.99
$5,250.04
preservation commission
,historic
of south bend and st. joseph county
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
AGENDA OF THE REGULAR south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Third Floor Conference Room Room 323 County/City Building
September 17, 1984, 7:30 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes - August 20, 1984
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Correspondence
6. Committee Reports
a. Budget & Finance
b. Historic Districts
1) 601 Lincolnway East
2) Riverside Drive District
c. Historic Landmarks
d. Legal
e. Public Relations & Community Education
f. Environmental Impact Statement
g. Staff Report
1) Preservation Plan
2) Industrial Buildings Project - Slide Presentation
7. Old Business
8. New Business
9. Hearing of Visitors
10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
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preservation commission
,historic
of south bend and st. joseph county
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
TO: Historic Preservation Commission Members
FROM: Karen
SUBJECT: Industrial Buildings Study
DATE: Sept. 5, 1984
The Industrial Buildings Study, which has been reviewed by the Executive Committee and
recommended for adoption, will be completed by Monday, September 10, 1984. Any commis-
sioner wishing to go over the Study may come up to the office next week (9/10/84 through
9/13/84). Please call first to make sure we are here. The Study will need to be
adopted at the September 17, 1984 meeting and is due (by our grant requirements) in
Indianapolis that week. We will try to have the Industrial Buildings Slide Presentation
ready to show at the meeting.
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preservation commission
,historic
of south bend and st. joseph county
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
M E M 0
TO: Historic Preservation Commission Members
FROM: Karen L. Kiemnec
SUBJECT: September 17, 1984 Meeting
DATE: September 11, 1984
The location of the Monday, September 17 Meeting has been changed to the Council Chambers
on the fourth floor of the County/City Building. We will be viewing the Industrial
Buildings Slide Presentation and have invited the media and extra guests.
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TO: Certificate of Appropriateness Committee Members
FROM: Karen L. Kiemnec
SUBJECT: Meeting
DATE: September 11, 1984
We need to meet to discuss a couple of Certificates of Appropriateness. Could you please
come to the 11th floor Conference Room at 6:45 p.m. on Monday evening before our regular
meeting (September 17, 1984).
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preservation commission
,historic
of south bend and st. joseph county
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
M E M 0
TO: Historic Preservation Commission Members
FROM: Elizabeth A. Straw
SUBJECT.: Preservation Plan
DATE: September 12, 1984
Enclosed is your copy of the Preservation Plan. Please read and have your
comments ready for the September 17, 1984 meeting. Chapters 1 - 4 have been
through committee and have been recommended for approval. The plan must be
sent to the stateoffice on September 24th, so your cooperation in correcting
and approving it during Monday's meeting would be appreciated.
Please bring your copy of the plan to the meeting with you on Monday. We would
• like to collect the plans, add any correction or insertions, and bind them. Your
copy of.the plan will be returned to you at a later date. This will help save
duplicating costs.
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preservation commission
*historic
of south bend and st. joseph county
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1. Call to Order
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284.9798)
V T N U T E S
Third" Floor Conference Loom
Couizty/City Builc i:2;
'_ie id e e t- in `Jas called to orC e at %:35 r .1
:?. 1w011 Call
1�T7T-""tiS Pi�:,i';'; `: ii_`. Jo"; -In 'vr_ia , i=�. _Ia.r`L11a Choitz, 1rs. Janean-n-e
setrass, ir. O. -cif .reT°a`burn, r. Charlie 1 -ayes, _ir
1icliael Beatty, %:rs. +mina 1reLaruelle, 11rs. Ioaiirl
Sporleder, 11s. Elizabeth Straw, and. F's. Karen
Ti.ie-in nec .
i1.. i s_', �?` 'iaSE1F! .. 11r . x . Jay Nimtz.
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_L S.0 '-_,ESE T1 . Tirs . Jeanne LerbeCi., South yend Tribune Reporter;
LS. Leslie Choitz, E-'ecutive
Df O �Ot t?iiOlCe
Restorations; i'ir. Jarues Conley, 17ortrlern Indiana
Re; ional ;:director of Historic Landmarks Foundation
of Indiana; 1r. Dill Foster and a carierai ari -ro;_t
Channel. 22.
3. Approval of 1.inutes
�t�
OIia _ su; ;estcd a correction for pane 5, Vrci i`'lez7 business, J.
eDistrat4ori of Landmark Ordinances. After the sentence about Cost,
an additional line should -read, "$1.50 for each separate s1heet
hereafter." i rs. Choitz iade a notion to approve the .17. lutes as
corrected; D.r. ie�a urn seconded; ::lotion passed.
4. Treasurer's i.epo-rt
`Ir. Newlburn ia<e a, ziotior. to ca -;,),,.)rove file `Creasurer's report as
presented; lir. Eeatty seconded.; -notion passeci.
5. Correspondence
a. t'_ letter frost the State historic Preservation Officer 4ndicatia
that tile .Iultiple 'desource Aren noitiinatioi .ill be revieaed in
Indianapolis on October 10, 1984.
D. istOriC FrEs{rycltiUi3, October, 19S4.
c. %_ ; =yer fro'Ei, the i�ortheril indiana istUriC31 Society on t leir fall
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worksllops.
d. 'brochure on 111 I's Info Center.
e. P r e s e r vat- i o n H e t w o rl, - IL I e r t 3 A'LaLl L 20, 1984.
i. A -mailin- from the 1;azional Trust on their e-mber Or"-anization
Q
�111 II, `roy.ii '-he I-4nc- Allowance Office, Inc.
Thie 1933 1 nual II, I L iOUS
h. The Old -House Journal, A -,ust-Septer, er, 1984.
,�Iu, - .10 �O
6. Col.,171i'littee Reports
a. DuLlqget & Finance
I,ik
"o report.
b. historic Districts
1 ) 601 Lincolmmy East
Mrs. Sporleder explained that South Bend Elerita.ge was
chec'ciuc- into the cost of moving the house and repla C4 -
stone foundation. vile 4 _- J' c aL 4- e that u--..-.Iess anoLhier solo—LoriU - G
could be found (such as purchasing new stories to avoid Iavi-na
to clean the orioinal ones), tile cost of replacing the stone
foundation would probably be prohibitive. She further
reported that South Bend heritage was requestim-, the
Co-mi.-iissiori's permission to construct a brick foundation if no
Other solution was -_F'ea84: le. -Ir. Oxian i,ade a wotion tnat the
Coio,uiission reluctantly .7,ive its perm.ission to move the house
fro -ii the Ed-ewater Place Historic District with the
fieldstone iouridatio-a if at all possible and to obtain in
writing a financial ccn:fi-.,,-iti!ent JEL:rmili thie owr�ers; 11.1r. Bayes
seconded. 1dr. `'ayes amended the motion to indicate that a
f ielclsto-ae foundation. Lbs. used if it is financially feasible
and i -f not that a brick foundation be used; Kr. liewburri
seconded. Vote for tie amendment: for - firs. Sporleder,
e,,;Durn, '11r. 121ayes; against - 11'rs. CI!oitz, rirs. Petrass, firs.
Dellaruelle, 11r. - -Reatty; abstain -lir. Oi-,iali. Vote for the
iizotion: for - 11'rs. Sporleder, idr. Oy.ia-o; agailist - i`rs.
Choitz, lirs. Petrass, 1.'r. Hewburn; abstain - Ers. DeLaruelle,
X. i ayes, -,
r. eatty; .:lotion killed. 1-1rs. Choitz uiade a
t th the 'f--'IOV
motion thal I�e Coi�U_sslo approve t" of 601
Lincoinwaly -East by' Soulth Le -ad Ueritajve provided. the exterior
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stoner-ork be reconstructed at the new location. If that is
not econo.,t-,ically possible, the CoillAiss ion approve a
uric;:: foundation, but will reevaluate the ratirin- of the house
o'a ti
2e Indiana 71istoric Sites and Structures Inventory at tile
new location; I.Irs. Petr -ass seconded; motion passed; 111rs.
DeLaruelle and. 1-1r. Leatty voted nay.
2) riverside Drive
I- - -
-xs. Choitz reportecL that the Piverside Drive historic
District Steering Co-fiu.iittee is cowpiling information oil
property; owners and a -eneral inf-orT.,Lational meeting for the
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entire neighborhood u-111 be held on Tuesday, September 25,
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1984 at 7:30 at tb�e 'MCA.
c. Kistoric 11and-ziarl-ls
1) 322 nest 1_arion
1,127. Oxian presented a report oil 322 W. Narion inelicat--M.g its
eligibility for landaiark status. 'I'le also presented the
Consent form signed by the owners, Southhold Frestorations,
Inc. 11r. Oxian, rade a notion to accept the report and
• suspend the rules in order to hold first reading; Mrs. Choitz
seconded; -n-iotion passes'.. First reading0 N.,.Tas held.
Legal
110 i -report
e. pul--lic pelatiolis L, Corrimunity Education
110 J'eport
f. Env irony-elital I�.;pact Statement
1) 619 Ed-ewater Place
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ids. --1,',iemn.ec reported that as requested D ly !he 'ommission, she
had contacted H'r. Siftith on his boat landin, project to
detery.-iine coo.-pletion dates. 14r. GiAth indicated that 'Lie
could coiplete the landscaping- aria concrete wall by October
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1, 1984 and the fieldstone wor111'-- in the sprin.- of 1985.
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vStaff 1'report
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1)reservation flan
The Comiy.ission discussed the draft of the Preservation Ilan
which they had received the -ueek before. It was reco-mrtend,ec
that 11s. i ien.nec contact the state '1istoric Preservation
Office to determine if we could have a deadline extension on
the project or if we should send in the draft. The
Coi_ii;ii.ssioners will get their claary es if they have any to the
staff by the end of the weep. (Sept. 21).
2) Indus Buildings Project (1, 'r. IeFburn made a nation to
rearrange the agenda to view the Industrial Buildiar' s slide
presentation at the beginning of t,e :ieeting; Mrs. DeLaruelle
seconded.; -notion passed.)
The Industrial �uil:,iings i>sult-n_edia presentation was vie,oed.
'1-r. I3'ca'tty t.afyC a notion to accept the presentation with the
c%an; e of the pronunciation of the name t noblock; I r. Newburn
seconded; -'motion passed. The CCSt3:iIIissioE7 discussed the
exparhsion and printing of the History of Louth Bend's
Industry. The -matter was referred to the Public Pelations and
Community Education Coi_imittee.
7. Old Business
a. x.:ain Street Videoconference
°k'i.s. Kieuiriec reminded everyone of the ;:fain Street Videoconference
to be :held on Semtember 1S, 1964 at the Continuing Education
Center at the -university of ilotre Da -ie.
b. 1 ecording of Landmark and :district Ordinances
Ar. O-Xiari reported that he had consulted with I -X. sutler or. the
recording of land iarks and. districts. 11r. sutler will give hi -m a
report which i=r. Oxian will present at the next meeting.
C. Certificates of Appropriateness
11r. Oxian rel orted that he and 11s. i:leti'=raeC had a ocet` inn, with
atl
rs. i.,�ii
cla ,Sc,14 hwartz 0i i.a.-1—,it�7 St,,e ,
u, j ._ I,di c,.:.v- arS.
,iii.. ofL Co!ie Lnforcerleat. E Barnard indlicG'ted
Lfiat t;:ie ti -:c il'il[it 011 LUI1a7..- ZUZ._"_'tS is 180 days. Mrs.
Schwartz will check to see if Code Enforcement can enforce that
time limit for a Certificate ULis i
':UL.Li.t is -Tot rheces -a,ry.
I.Ieu Uf i il.CSs
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.7eional District Com -mission Conference
Hs. 1",iemnec reported t1hat she will not be able to attend the
National Trust Conference in October but suggested that part of
the fundino allocated for that conference be used to send
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her to the Septe:.-,ber 26, 19184 conference in Ypsilanti, idchic.-an
entitled "Commission Issues of the,Si��hties." '-,"LN
'r. 'ex.Tburn made a
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motion to allocate $-90 to send is. Yli-ei-.1nec to tile ypsil- ti
-L arl
Conference on September 281*, 1984; Hr. Beatty seconded; motion
passed.
9. Hearing of Visitors
No Eeport
10. Ann.ouncements Lt H'iscellaneous 1,11atters
A -rot-ion was ivade for Gid jour i-mient; the -f.,Ieetin- was adjourned at 9:24
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The Green/Wunderlich/Pine Residence at 322 West Marion Street, South Bend, Indiana, is
recommended for landmark status by the Landmark Committee and the HPC staff for the fol-
lowing reasons:
1. it represents an unusual interpretation of an architectural style (i.e., a
one-story Italianate which is normally two stories)
2. it is one of only two known one-story Italianate styles in South Bend
3. the original character of the structure has been well.maintained
4. the building is identified with one of the original settlers of the Sumption
Prairie area - Mr. John Greene who built this house and another one like it
for his children (other one has since been demolished).
The house is ratedl2 out of a possible 13 on the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures
Inventory.
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LINE ITEM
111 Director
212 Postage
213 Travel
214 Mileage Allowance
215 Books
220 Conference Expenses(+ $50.00 from
#246)
241 Printing, Other that Office Supplies
243 Photography(+ $42.93 from 245, 252,
& 265)
244 Stationery & Printing
245 Blueprinting (-$4.50 to #243)
246 Photocopying (-$50.00 to #220)
252 Equipment (- $7.75 to #243)
261 Legal Services
263 Technical Assistance
265 Publication of Legal Notices
(- $30.58 to #243)
360 Office Supplies
570 Dues
571 Subscriptions
ISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
BUDGET $18,900
-0-
-0-
-0-
Treasurer's
Report
as of August
21984
-0'
$ 437.50
$ 462.50
UDGET FOR 1984
$ 380.25
CURRENT
BILLS YEAR
TO DATE
-0-
BALANCE
15, 00.00-$-1,2
$ 259.26
3:34
-$10,266.69
-
$5,133.31
-0-
200.00
$
9.46
$
169.98
$
30.02
200.00
$
20.00
$
20.00
$
180.00
150.00
$
20.72
$
139.12
$
10.88
100.00
-0-
$
70.15
$
29.85
200.00
$
50.00
$
295.50
-0-
200.00
$
15.45
$
37.31
$
162.69
250.00
$
50.25
$
331.75
$
19.18
75.00
-0-
$
17.00
-0-
50.00
50.00
75.00
900.00
500.00
50.00
400.00
50.00
rn nn
TOTAL $18,900.00
Project Small Town Survey $ 7,000.00
Industrial Buildings Study $ 8,780,.00
Preservation Planner $12,350.00
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
$ 67. 1,5
-0-
-0'
$ 437.50
$ 462.50
$ 49.50
$ 380.25
$ 119.75
-0-
$ 19.42
-0-
$ 53.54
$ 140.74
$ 259.26
-0-
$ 10.00
$ 40.00
-0-
$ 16.00
$ 34.00
$1,552.26
$1,241.56
$6,481.44
-0-
-0-
$2,782.33
$1,252.52
$7,419.02
$1,360.98
$1,220.66
$8,220.62
$4,129.38
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
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Third Floor Conference Room Room 323 County/City Building
October 15, 1984
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes - September 17, 1984
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Correspondence
6. Committee Reports
a. Budget & Finance
1) County Budget Report
b. Historic Districts
1) Riverside Drive District
c. Historic Landmarks
1) 322 W. Marion
d. Legal
e. Public Relations & Community Education
f. Environmental Impact Statement
1) 739 Bronson
2) 1608 Devon Circle
g. Staff Report
1) Preservation Plan - Review
2) Certified Local Governments
3) Ypsilanti Conference Report
7. Old Business
8. New Business
9. Hearing of Visitors
10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
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M E M 0
TO: Commissioners
FROM: Elizabeth A. Straw
RE: Preservation Plan
DATE: October 8, 1984
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
The Preservation Plan has been placed on the October 15th meeting agenda. Enclosed
is a list of suggested changes offered by commission members. These changes
will need to be -discussed before final approval of the plan is made.
will hand out copies of the glossary and appendices during the meeting so
that you will each have a complete copy of the plan.
Please, bring your copy of the Preservation Plan to the meeting with you.
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preservation commission
,historic
of south bend and st. joseph county
Regular Meeting
October 15, 1984
1. Call to Order
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
M I N U T E S
Third Floor Conference Room
County/City Building
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. John Oxian, Mrs. Martha Choitz, Mrs. Janeanne
Petrass, Mr. Odell Newburn, Mr. Charlie Hayes,
Mrs. Joann Sporleder, Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, Ms. Karen
Klemnec, and Ms. Elizabeth Straw.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mrs. Gina DeLaruelle, and Mr. Michael Beatty.
ALSO PRESENT: Mrs. Jeanne Derbeck, South Bend Tribune Reporter,
Mr. Kevin Butler, the'Commission's Attorney, and Mr.
Richard Bennett, Chairperson of the Riverside Drive
Historic District Steering Committee.
3. Approval of Minutes
Mr. Newburn made a motion to approve the September 17, 1984 minutes as
mailed; Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion passed.
4. Treasurer's Report
Mrs. Petrass made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report as
presented; Mr. Newburn seconded; motion passed.
5. Correspondence
a. A letter from the National Trust on a meeting in conjunction with
the Annual Conference on Easement Holding.
b. A brochure from The Victorian Society on their annual symposium.
c. A flyer from the Northern Indiana Historical Society on their
fall bus trip to Fort Wayne.
d. A brochure on a new book by the Foundation for Preservation
• Technology called The Technology of Historic American Buildings.
e. Southhold's Newsletter for October of 1984.
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f. A mailing from the National Trust on their "Public Monument
Conservation Program."
g. The 1983 Annual Report from Historic Landmarks Foundation of
Indiana.
h. The Old -House Journal, October, 1984.
i. The Copar Newsletter for September, 1984.
j. A brochure on recent publications by the Preservation Press.
k. A brochure on a lecture in Wabash on "Marketing the Downtown
Festival Center" on December 1, 1984.
1. A brochure on a conference called "Reusing Old Buildings."
m. Library Acquisitions Lists from the National Trust for July,
August, and September, 1984.
n. The Indiana Preservationist, No. 3, 1984.
o. Preservation News for September and for October, 1984.
6. Committee Reports
a. Budget 8 Finance
Ms. Kiemnec reported that she had received a letter from the
County Commissioners on the 1985 County Budget. As of January of
1985, Ms. Kiemnec will become a county employee, the office
budget wild remain the same, and $2,000.00 will be available to
match the Department of Interior grant.
She further reported that Community Development staff have
recommended funding in the amount of $7,000 for 1985 instead of
the $9.055 requested. The first of the public hearings will be
held October 17, 1984 at 7:00 p.m.
b. Historic Districts
1) Riverside Drive District (A motion was made by Mr. Newburn to
change the order of the agenda to hear this item first; Mrs.
Petrass seconded; motion passed.)
Mrs. Choltz read the application for district designation
submitted by the Riverside Drive neighborhood (see Appendix
A), explained the suggested boundaries, and reported the
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progress of the meetings
made a motion to accept
motion passed.
c. Historic Landmarks
1) 322 West Marion
with the neighborhood. Mrs. Petrass
the application; Mrs. Choitz seconded;
Mr. Oxian made a motion that the Commission recommend 322 W.
Marion to the Common Council for landmark designation; Mr.
Hayes seconded; motion passed.
d. Legal
No Report
e. Public Relations & Community Education
No Report
f. Environmental Impact Statement
1) 739 Bronson
Ms. Kiemnec reported that the shed behind the house at 739
Bronson was reviewed by the Certificate of Appropriateness
Committee and found not to be violating the standards. It
also did not require a Building Permit so a letter was sent
from the Department of Code Enforcement requesting that in the
future, the owners comply with local ordinances and obtain
both a Building Permit and a Certificate of Appropriateness
before beginning any work.
2) 1608 Devon Circle
Ms. Kiemnec reported that she and Mrs. Sporleder reviewed and
approved plans to construct an addition on the rear of the
house at 1608 Devon Circle. It will be made of materials
like those on the main house except for the roof which will
be asphalt shingles instead of slate. The addition will not
be visible from the street.
3) 767-1/2 Lincolnway East
Ms. Kiemnec reported that prospective owners wish to tear
down the house at 767-1/2 LWE which is in the Edgewater Place
Historic District. The house has had several unsympathetic
additions and is in poor condition. Mr. Nimtz made a motion
to allow the prospective owner, Mr. Dan Horine, to tear down
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the house at 767-112 LWE on the condition that he renovate
according to the Edgewater Place Historic District Standards
the other house on the lot, 767 LWE; Mr. Newburn seconded;
motion passed.
g. Staff Report
1) Preservation Plan
The Commission discussed the changes suggested for the
Preservation Plan. Mr. Newburn made a motion to accept the
Plan as drafted; Mr. Nimtz seconded. Mr. Newburn then amended
the motion to include the changes suggested at the meeting
(see Appendix B); Mr. Nimtz seconded; the amendment passed;
the motion passed.
2) Certified Local Governments
Ms. Kiemnec distributed a sheet explaining the CLG program
(see Appendix C), Mrs. Sporleder referred the matter to the
Legal Committee for study.
3) Ypsilanti Conference Report
Ms. Kiemnec distributed a report on the conference she
attended in Ypsilanti (see Appendix D).
4) Multiple Resource Area Nomination
Ms. Straw distributed a report on the buildings which passed
the Review Board In Indianapolis at the October 10 meeting
(see Appendix E).
7. Old Business
a. Apple Computer Grant
Ms. Klemnec reported that the Commission had dropped out of the
application for a computer from Apple for networking because only
one governmental agency was allowed in each network (Discovery
Hall is also a governmental agency). She further reported that
all three other organizations agreed that the Commission was
stili an integral and necessary part of the network and all three
would assist the Commission In its efforts to find funding for a
computer.
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b. Industrial Buildings Study
Ms. Kiemnec reported that most of the changes were made to the
Industrial Buildings Slide Presentation as suggested by the
Commission. The Presentation is now operational with the
dissolve unit and Ms. Kiemnec has prepared a second copy which
can be used with Southhold's projector. Ms. Kiemnec reported the
groups which have seen the Presentation thus far: the County
Council and Commissioners, the Redevelopment Commission, the Urban
Enterprise Association, and the Chamber of Commerce.
c. Recording of Landmark and District Ordinances
Mr. Oxian requested that this item be put on the November Meeting
agenda.
d. 619 Edgewater Place
Mr. Oxian directed the staff to check with the Department of Code
Enforcement on the house at 619 Edgewater to see if the Building
Permit issued has expired.
8. New Business
• No report.
9. Hearing of Visitors
No Report
10. Announcements 8 Miscellaneous Matters
A motion was made for adjournment; the meeting was adjourned at 9:35
p.m.
5
PRESERVATION PLAN - CHANGES SUGGESTED BY COMMISSION MEMBERS
Title Page: .
Reverse Order of staff and commission members
Chapter 1:
Under Endangered Resources: page 2 paragraph 2 add: and industrial
encroachment.
Under Scarce Reaourses: add item |. Hedgerows (landscape features)
Chapter 3;
UndmrRe-evaluation Implementation; item 1: add/ and chairman of the
Landmarks Committee
Under Landmark Procedures, item 7: add: cal} proper council for
current procedures.
John Oxian has offered several changes, these will be explained during
meeting.
Chapter 4:
Implementation Procedures, item 19: delete historic district association
and add: according to procedures adopted by commission.
Implementation Procedures, Items 3 and 14 were questioned.
Under Steps to Establish an Historic District, Item 1: reverse order
of staff and Historic District Committee
Under Steps to Establish an Historic District, Item 6: change staff to
Historic District Committee
Under Steps to Establish an Historic District, Item 13: add; and
Historic District Committee and according to procedures adopted by
commission.
Under Neighborhood Responslb|lites, item 4: reverse order of staff and
Historic District Committee,
General Suggestion; reorganize chapter to avoid being repetitious
Chapter 5:
Under last recommendation add: and after designation
Add: *No meetings at whichdeclsions are finalized aro to be undertaken
without the prior notification of the president of the Commission or
other commission member designated by the president.
�
No agreements for action on any matter are to be undertaken without a
vote by the commission.
Chapter 6:
goals are not needed for landmarks
leave out investigate recording ....
General suggestions on gnammer or sentence structure that would not change the
Ll
historic preservation commission,
preservation commission
,historic
of south bend and st. joseph county
Chanqes Made in Preservation Plan
CHAPTER 1
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
Endangered Resources Page 5 - Paragraph 2: industrial encroachment added
Scarce Resources Page 8 - Item 1. Landscape Features (i.e. hedgerows) added
CHAPTER 2
No changes
CHAPTER 3
Local Landmark Designation Procedures Page 15
• Step 1: Last sentence changed to: Upon nomination for landmark designation
the Landmarks Committee and the Commission's staff must make a site
inspection.
Step 2: Removed last sentence
Step 3: Shortened to: The Commission will notify the owner of the proposed
historic landmark..... will constitute as written permission.
Step 4: New: (From #2): The Committee and staff will present a written report
on their recommendation for landmark designation to the Historic
Preservation Commission for formal.consideration at the next regular
Commission meeting. The report will include evaluation of the proposed
historic landmark based on the Landmark Criteria listed above and
documentation of owner notification and consent.
Step 5: New: (From #3): The Historic Preservation Commission will vote on
whether or not to proceed with landmark designation. A vote to proceed
with landmark designation without the owner's consent must follow the
policies for declaring poorly maintained, scarce or endangered buildings,
or public resources as landmarks. (See Page 16-19 - Steps 4-10).
Step 6 through 11 are old numbers
4 through 9
Policy for Declaring Poorly Maintained, endangered or scarce resources as Local
. Landmarks Page 16.
Step 1: Last sentence changed to: Upon nomination for landmark designation the
Landmarks Committee and the Commission's Staff must make a site
inspection.
Changes Made In Preservation Plan
• Step 2: Removed last sentence
Page 2
Step 4: New (From #2): The Landmarks Committee and the staff will present a
comprehensive written report on their recommendation for Landmark
Designation to the Historic Preservation Commission for formal con-
sideration at the next regular meeting. The report will include
evaluation of the proposed historic landmark based on the Landmark
Criteria listed above and documentation of owner notification and owner
consent.
Step 5 through 11 are old numbers 4-10
Public Historic Resources Policy Page 18
Step 1: Last sentence changed to: Upon nomination for landmark designation the
Landmarks Committee and the Commission's staff must make a site inspection.
Step 2: Removed last sentence
Step 4: New (From #2): The Landmarks Committee and the staff will present a
comprehensive written report on their recommendation for landmark desig-
nation to the Historic Preservation Commission for formal consideration
at the next regular meeting. The report will include evaluation of the
• proposed historic landmark based on the landmark criteria listed above
and documentation of owner notification and owner consent.
Step 5 through 11 are old numbers 4 through 10.
CHAPTER 4
Implementation Procedures Page 22
Step 5: Added: The Historic Preservation Commission will vote on whether or
not to support the proposed historic district.
.....page 23
Step 19: Deleted: Historic district association and added: See Appendix 1 -
Election Procedures for Historic District Liaisen Committee.
The following procedures were moved from Chapter 4 to Appendix G:
"Steps to Establish an Historic District"
"Neighborhood Responsibilities in Historic District Designation"
"Procedures for Looking up Property Owners in Portage Township"
• "Questions and Answers on Historic Districts"
• Changes Made In Preservation Plan
CHAPTER 5
Page 27
last recommendation: added: after designation.
CHAPTER 6
Page 29
Added:
Page 3
*No meetings at which decisions are finalized are to be undertaken without
prior notification of the president of the Commission or other commission member
designated by the president.
*No agreements for action in any matter are to be undertaken without a vote by
the Commission.
GLOSSARY
• Page 31
Historic District Committee: added: The use of Historic District Committee in
the plan may refer to the committee as a whole, the chairman, or the chairman's
appointee.
Landmark Committee: added: The use of Landmark Committee in the plan may
refer to the committee as a whole, the chairman, or the chairman's appointee.
Appendicies have been relettered as new ones were added.
Appendix E: Landmark Consent Form
Appendix G: Information Packet for Neighborhoods on Historic District
Designation.
Appendix H: Historic District Voting Procedures and Ballots.
Appendix I: Election Procedures for Historic District Liaison Committee.
Appendix J: Duties of Historic District Liaisen Committee.
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LINE ITEM B
111 Director $
212 Postage
213 Travel
214 Mileage Allowance
215 Books
220 Conference Expenses
241 Printing, Other that 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
Project Small Town Survey
Industrial Buildings Study
Preservation Planner
•
ISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION BUDGET $18,900
Treasurer's Report as of September -74, T9SV-
UDGET FOR 1984 CURRENT BILLS YEAR TO DATE
15, -05-0- 00 - - $1,283.34 $11,550.03
200.00 $ 10.53 $ 180.51
200.00 $ 20.00 $ 40.00
150.00 -0- $ 139.12
100.00 -0_ $ 70 15
200.00
250.00
75.00
50.00
50.00
75.00
900.00
500.00
50.00
400.00
50.00
$19,053.15
$ 7,000.00
$ :8,930.00
$12,350.00
-0-
$ 2.00
$ 13.42
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-0-
$ 175.00
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$1,504.29
-0-
$ 975.33
$1,212.66
$ 295.50
$ 39.31
$ 345.17
$ 17.00
-0-
-0-
$ 67.15
$ 612.50
$ 380.25
$ 19.42
$ 140.74
$ 10.00
$ 16.00
$13,922.85
-0-
$ 8,394.35
$ 9,433.28
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-0-
$ 287.50
$ 272.90
-0-
$ 259.26
$ 4o.00
$ 34.00
$5,130.30
$2,782.33
$ 535.65
$2,916.72
BALANCE
- $3,849.97
$
19.49
$
16o.00
$
10.88
$
29.85
-0-
$
160.69
$
5.76
KIM
-0-
$ 287.50
$ 272.90
-0-
$ 259.26
$ 4o.00
$ 34.00
$5,130.30
$2,782.33
$ 535.65
$2,916.72
^ 'Appendix A
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South Bend �� �� Joseph /—
^/&��/, v�Du ^� u{' �{>8��D County
1 Dc�,cripcion of proposed Oiscric,
| Name of District: Rivers/de Drive Historic Preservation District
Z. District Boundaries: 'See attached Appendix C
]. Complete list of all property owners C addresses. Attach as
Appendix A.
4Map of District: 0bcain c ! ~ Z�coic wap from the Hiscoric
Preservation Comm ission :r �la: Cummission, out |inc
the boundaries of tne nrnpo,.'u �i:c�. mc! attach -is Append 1^ 3
i|
Representative Neighborhood 0r9ooizacinn o' *iscoric District Steering
Committee. (Attach Organization By -Laws)
| Name of Organization or Committee: Riverside Drive Historic
Preservation District Steering Committee
2. Means of formation of Organization:
3. Current officers of Organization:
4. Means of electing officers or Committee members: Floor nomination
and voice vote at general neighborhood meeting
5. Current officers of Committee: |
Chairperson - Dick Bennett; Vice -Chairperson - Violet Rohrer; i
���� Recording Secretary - Bill Corbett
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To recognize the area as a historically and architecturally Significant neighborho(
To maintain neighborhood cohesiveness and integrity.
To support neighborhood restoration and improvement.
iair,tain the tranquility and ambience ;)f the area.
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IV. Reasons for Historic District Designation (Include reasons for
boundaries):
Preservation of a cohesive, turn -of -the century, upper -middle class neighborhood.
The majority of the residences are rated on the Historic Sites and Structures
Inventory of South Bend and are owner occupied.
Prevention of negative impact on the area.
The area is situated between natural and man-made boundaries which provide
an easily recognizable neighborhood.
Submit to: Historic Preservation Commission of
South Bend and St. Joseph County
Room 1123 County/City Building •
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Appendix C
CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM
On 1980, an amendment to the National Historic Preservation Act was passed which included
a provision to delegate certain program responsibilities to local governments. Final
regul.ations for the Certified Local Government Program, as it was called, came out in
April of this year. The regs required each state to submit their own procedures to the
National Park Service. The State Historic Preservation Office has drafted these procedures
and sent them out to local governments for comment. The deadline for comments is Novemb-er
27, 1984. If you would like a copy for review, let the staff know and then please submit
any comments to the office. We will compile them and send them on to Indianapolis.
The procedures establish standards for Section 106 review (which we already do), the
composition of the Commission and its procedures, the process for updating the survey,
and the professional staff.
The Certified Local Government Program involves two basic concepts:
1. local review of all National Register applications within HPC jurisdiction
2. eligibility for 10% of Indiana's annual Historic Preservation fund (along with
the other CLGs)
The local review of N.R. applications will involve staff revision of inadequate nominations
and notification of property owners, holding a public hearing for comment on the applications,
review by the Commission and chief elected local official of the applications, and
notification of the SHPO as to our decision.
The program will also
update on the survey,
•
C]
require an annual report indicating all nominations reviewed, any
any changes in procedures or Commission members, etc.
historic preservation commission,,
Appendix D
"Commission Issues of the Eighties"
• ,Report on Regional Conference in Ypsilanti, Michigan
Keynote Address by Frank Gilbert, Senior Field Representative for the National Trust for
Historic Preservation
Mr. Gilbert dealt with the legality of.landmark ordinances by quoting the opinion of
Justice Brennan in the Penn Central case. He reported there were three prevalent issues
discussed in the case. Following are the quotes and Mr. Gilbert's comments.
1. State and cities may enact land use restrictions or controls to enhance quality of
life by preserving the character and desirable aesthetic features of a city.
This was a declaration by the Supreme Court that aesthetics are important to cities.
2. NYC's objective of preserving structures and areas with special historic, architectural,
or cultural significance is an entirely permissable governmental goal.
This was at a time when over 500 U.S. cities had established district commissions and
Justice Brennan was recognizing and validating them. Mr. Gilbert also indicated that various
groups such as the Sierra Club had given supporting testament in the case. He stressed the
importance of alliances with other governmental and non profit groups.
3. The restrictions imposed on its parcel (Penn Central) are appropriate means of securing
the purposes of the NYC law.
appropriate means" indicates that all necessary procedures should be followed such as notice
property owners, accurate records, fair and public hearings, an appeal procedure, hard-
ship relief, etc. He stressed the importance of technicalities and fair treatment of
property owners. These points are also important to the reputation of the Commission in the
community.
Mr. Gilbert also stressed the importance of documentation for local landmarks and districts
on their architectural and historical significance so that when they go before the Common
or County Council, there will be adequate evidence for they designation.
4. The application of NYC's landmark law is not "a taking" of appellant's property.
The restr'iactions imposed are substantially related to the promotion of the general welfare
Police powers related to the health, safety, and general welfare.
5. The NYC law permits its owner not only to profit from the terminal but to retain a
reasonable return on its investment
6. The owners must be able to make reasonable beneficial use of the landmark site.
The state or local government can ask the owner to show hardship or a burden.
7. If appellants can demonstrate at some point in the future that circumstances have so
changed that the terminal ceases to be economically viable, appellants may obtain relief.
4tru
In contrast to discriminatory zoning which is the antithesis of land use control as
rt of some comprehensive plan, the NYC law embodies a comprehensive plan to preserve
ctures of historic or aesthetic interest wherever they might be found in the city.
Mr. Gilbert stressed the importance of being part of a master plan for the city and working
with city planners.
Page 2
9. The Supreme Court accepts the judgment of the NYC council that the preservation of
landmarks benefits all New York citizens.
Other ideas from some of the sessions:
The local preservation non-profit in Ypsilanti awards plaques to landmark owners who have
done a good restoration and maintenance job on their landmark home. If the owners then
do something unsympathetic, fall behind in maintenance, or sell the house, the plaque is
revoked.
Other commissions are dealing with video discs by requiring some sort of screening
around them, having them put in the rear of the yard, or having them placed at the rear
of the roof if it is a flat -roofed commercial building.
The National Alliance for Preservation Commissions will be coming out with a video and a
slide program on Design Review. It will be available through the State Historic Preservation
Office.
Maryland has approved a 10% Investment Tax Credit on rehabilitation of historic buildings.
The Investment Tax Credit can be used as a credit against real estate taxes.
It is important to place more emphasis on non-reversible changes in historic districts.
Be sure to ask for good, clear architectural drawings (plans and elevations) when
• getting documentation for Certificates of Appropriateness.
Appendix E:
United States Department of the Interior
National Park Service
National Register of Historic Places
Inventory—Nomination Form
Downtown South Bend Item rsVrn-
bef 2
The Following properties are included in this nomination:
Building Flo. Photo No. Address Building Name
Pow MPS
MCO#VOd
page I
Year Built
I & 2
117-119 W. Colfax
The Second St. Joseph Hotel
1868
2
3
1, 63
121 W. Colfax
fax
John G. Kerr & CompanyGo!
r- -
1891
4
4, 64, 65
213 W- Colfax
-- PeAd ileffle Te;epl4one G&"
Colfax Theater
I
1928
0 5
—nL- -7 � I I
� I I --'fax
a
6
6, 67
220 W. Colfax
16 M Building
1905 6 19
1929
0 -7
-
2.25 .W- -Cc, I f -ax
--The-. Tri bune 9u -i Id i ng
1919
8
8
226 W. Colfax
Commercial Building
1922
9
9
228 W. Colfax
The Berteling Building
1905
10
1168
68
W.
312 Colfax
The Summers/Longley Residence 1910
11
12, 69, 70
413 W. Colfax
The MorningsideClubResidence1925 r 1926
12
13
110-112 Franklin Place
The Morey Residence
1909
409 W. Jefferson
112 W. Jefferson
;icizens Bank
1913
15
16
224 W. Jefferson
knights of Pythias Lodge
1922
16
17
320 W. Jefferson
Knights of Columbus or
1924
Indiana Club
17
18-21
117 N. Lafayette
Cathedral of St. James
1894
17a
71
115 N. Lafayette
St. James Parish Hall
1920
18
22 __�
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. 222 N. ye t -t e---
Motes; C o
'9211
19
24, 72
225 N. Lafayette
W. R. Hinkle & Co.
1922
20
2g
233 N. Lafayette
The Kelley/Fredrickson Residence 1892
21
2
101 S. Lafayette
The First Presbyterian Church 1888
22
27
112 S. Lafayette
The Second St. Joseph County
CourthouseI851
0 - 23--
28-29-
115. S; Lafayette
The Dean- Building -
1901-1903
24
30, 73
120 W. LaSalle
The Hoffman Hotel
1930
25
31
220 W. LaSalle
South Bend Remedy Co.
1895
26
25
314 W. LaSalle
The Kelley/Fredrickson Candy
Store 1392
27
32
108 N. Main
-7 11
J.M.S. Building
Maltielski Art 51;�p
1910
29
34
105 S. Main
Third St. Joseph County
1927
1897
Courthouse
30
35-36, 74
133 S. Main Street
Farmers Security Bank
1915
31
37, 75-77
204 S. Main Street
Federal Building
1932-1933
32
39
213-217 S. Main
D. A. Boswell Autos
1927
33
4E) 7DE IW5 6_1.bMi ILI>
GOWASPS;8,
0-34
41
927 S;--Mai-n—
The Tel ephone-Bui Id ing
1509
4-910
35
2
201 N. Michigan
The Palais Royale
1921
36
43_ 44
211 N. Michigan
The Palace Theater
1921
37
46, 78
221 N. Michigan
Northern Indiana Gas and
1915
Electric Company Building
W38
479 79
237 N. Michigan
LaSalle Hotel
1921
39
48
306 N. Michigan
LaSalle Annex
1925
DWI
United States Department o}'the Interior
National Park Service
National Register of Historic Places
Inventory Nomination Form
recOved
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Conti.ua4on sheat Downtown
South
Bend prem rximber 2 Gage 2
Building No.
Photo No.
Address
Building Name
Year Built
40
49-50
212
S.
Michigan
The Blackstone or State
1919
Theater
41
51, 80, 81
115
N.
St. James Ct.
Central High School
1911-1913
41a
110
N.
William Street
Boys '•Vocational High School
1918-1928
42
53, 82
111
W.
Washington
All American Bank Building
1924
43
54-55
(206)
W. Washington
Soldier E Sailor Monument
1903
44
56
216
W.
Washington
Tower Building
1929
45
46
57
322
420
W.
Washington
Morey/Lampert Residence
The Good Re5idemee
1896
!993
C> 4,
58
59 68
i83
W.
W. ----way
Wa5himvtem
m
The P-1 at e R d i 1-1 i R9
lA Q 3 & IQ,
48
61
405
W.
Wayne
The Lawton Residence
1872
49
62
415
W.
Wayne
The Hager Residence
1910
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212 Postage
213 Travel (-$50 to #214)
214 Mileage Allowance (+$50 from #213)
215 Books
220 Conference Expenses
241 Printing, Other that Office Supplies
243 Photography
244 Stationery & Printing
245 Blueprinting
246 Photocopying
352 Equipment
261 Legal Services
263 Technical Assistance
265 Publication of Legal Notices
360 Office Supplies
570 Dues
571 Subscriptions
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'TOTAL
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Project Small Town Survey
Industrial Buildings Study
Preservation Planner
�3TOR|C PRESERVATION
$19 '120.50
COMMISSION BUDGET s18'908
Treasurer's Report
as of Oct6ber24--1984 -
JDGET FOR 1984
CURRENT BILLS
15,7k-00.00
$1,283-34
200.00
$ 9,61
200.00
$ 63.26
150.00
$ 47,92
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$2,566'63
$
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$
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$
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$
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$
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$
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$
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preservation commission
,historic
of south bend and st. joseph county
•
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ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
AGENDA OF THE REGULAR
MONTHLY MEETING OF THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Third Floor Conference Room
November 19, 1984
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Room 323 County/City Building
3. Approval of Minutes — October 15, 1984
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Correspondence
6. Committee Reports
a. Budget & Finance
b. Historic Districts
1) Riverside Drive District
C. Historic Landmarks
1) Recording of Landmarks
d. Legal
e. Public Relations & Community Education
f. Environmental Impact Statement
1) 553 Edgewater Place
g. Staff Report
1) Preservation Plan
2) Certified Local Governments
3) Industrial Buildings Project
7. Old Business
8. New Business
9. Hearing of Visitors
10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters - Darden Bridge
preservation commission
,historic
of south bend and st. joseph county
Regular Meeting
November 19, 1984
1. Call to Order
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
M I N U T E S south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
Third Floor Conference Room
County/City Building
The meeting was called to order at 7:55 p.m.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. John Oxian, Mrs. Martha Choitz, Mrs. Gina
DeLaruelle, Mr. Charlie Hayes, Mr. Odell Newburn,
Ms. Karen Kiemnec, and Ms. Elizabeth Straw.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Michael Beatty, Mrs. Joann Sporleder, Mr. F.
Jay Nimtz, and Mrs. Janeanne Petrass.
ALSO PRESENT: Ms. Carol Schaal, South Bend Tribune Reporter.
• 3. Approval of Minutes
Mr. Newburn made a motion to approve the October 15, 1984 minutes as
mailed; Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion passed.
4. Treasurer's Report
Mrs. Choitz made a motion to spend any funds left over in the 1984
budget on secretarial help for the office; Mr. Newburn seconded;
motion carried. Mr. Hayes made a motion to approve the Treasurers
Report as sent; Mrs. DeLaruelle seconded; motion carried.
5. Correspondence
a. A letter from the National Trust on their Preservation Advocate
program.
b. A gift shop portfolio from the Strong Museum.
c. A letter from the State Division of Historic Preservation stating
that the Union Station has been determined eligible for the
National Register but will not be listed because of owner
objection.
d. A brochure from the Urban Land Institute.
• e. A brochure from Southhold Restorations, Inc. on their Historic
Holiday Getaway weekend.
•
f. A brochure on the biography by Helen Hartman Gemmill called, E, -
L., -The Bread Box Papers.
g. A mailing from Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana on their
"Legends and Landmarks" poster.
h. The Old -House Journal, November, 1984.
i. A brochure on the Wabash Winterfest.
J. The Indiana Arts Commission Newsletter for Fall, 1984.
k. Indiana Preservationist, #4, 1984.
1. Preservation News, November, 1984.
m. Historic Preservation, December, 1984.
6. Committee Reports
a. Budget & Finance
No Report
b. Historic Districts
1) Riverside Drive Historic District
Mrs. Choitz reported that the Riverside Drive Historic
District Steering Committee continues to -meet weekly. They
have almost completed a draft of their standards.
c. Historic Landmarks
1) Recording of Landmarks
Mr. Oxian reported that Mr. Kevin Butler, the Commission's
Attorney, had drawn up a document to be used to record
designated landmarks In the Recorder's Office (see Appendix
A). He further reported that the cost will be approximately
$4 for the first page and $1 for every page thereafter. Mrs.
Choitz made a motion that Mr. Oxian proceed with the
recording project and attempt to find funding for it if the
costs are as he indicated; Mr. Newburn seconded; motion
carried.
2.
d. Legal
No Report
e. Public Relations & Community Education
No Report
f. Environmental Impact Statement
1) 553 Edgewater Place
Ms. Kiemnec reported that she had approved a new fiberglass
roof for 553 Edgewater Place to replace the old asphalt
shingle roof.
2) 757 Lincolnway East
Ms. Klemnec reported that a Certificate of Appropriateness
had been approved for a retaining wall, wooden stairway, and
fence at the rear of the property at 757 Lincolnway East.
3) 517 Edgewater
• Ms. Kiemnec reported that a new wooden stairway had been
built along the riverfront property at 517 Edgewater Place.
The Commissioners indicated that the stairway was built to
replace an old deteriorated one and no action was necessary.
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4) 619 Edgewater
Ms. Kiemnec reported that a Certificate of Appropriateness
had been approved for a porch balustrade at 619 Edgewater
Place. She also indicated that Mr. Smith has completed the
landscaping and retaining wall on his riverfront project. He
will complete the railing and fieldstone on the wall next
spring.
5) Union Station
Mr. Oxian reported that the Certificate of Appropriateness
Committee, Mr. John Stamper, an architect and former
preservation planner for the Commission, and Ms. Kiemnec met
with Mr. Kevin Smith and his architect, Mr. Tom Kenrick, for
preliminary review of Union Station. The Committee agreed
with Mr. Smith's plans for the station but asked for more
specific details on several items (see Appendix B).
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g. Staff Report
1) Preservation Plan
Ms. Straw distributed the bound copies of the Preservation
Plan. She indicated that one page was missing which she will
hand out at the next meeting.
2) Certified Local Governments
Ms. Kiemnec indicated that Mr. Nimtz had reviewed the
proposed state regulations for the Certified Local
Governments program. She asked If any of the commissioners
had additional comments or questions and if not, she will
draft a letter to the State Division of Historic Preservation
with our comments. She indicated that she had sent a brief
synopsis of the program to the County Commissioners and the
Mayor and offered to answer any questions they might have.
3) Industrial Buildings Project
. Ms. Kiemnec indicated that she had done a mailing to several
local fraternal groups, bank presidents, the School
Corporation, and the South Bend Library to explain the
Industrial Building Slide Project and offer it as a program
for their meetings.
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4) Darden Bridge
Ms. Straw reported that an application to the National
Register of Historic Places for the Darden Bridge was
submitted on October 29, 1984. It will most likely be before
the Review Board at their January meeting.
7. Old Business
No Report
8. New Business
a. Nominating Committee
Mr. Oxian reported that Mrs. Sporleder appointed Mr. Nimtz as
chairperson of the Nominating Committee. Mr. Nimtz appointed
Mrs. Choitz and Mr. Newburn as members of his committee. They
will meet and give their report for the January meeting.
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b. Evaluation Forms
Ms. Kiemnec reported that the Personnel Committee will meet with
staff members in December for an employee evaluation. She
Indicated that Mrs. Sporleder requested that any commissioners
who want to make comments give those comments to a member of the
Personnel Committee.
c. Statue of Liberty
Ms. Straw reported that a St. Anthony's class is working with the
County Commissioners and Southhold Restorations to restore the
small Statue of Liberty in front of the St. Joseph County
Courthouse. The Commission recommended that we send a letter to
the class commending their action and also write a letter to the
editor indicating our support and approval of their project.
d. 519 North Michigan
Mr. Oxian reported that South Bend Heritage is working to move
and save the house located at 519 North Michigan. He suggested
that the Commission offer its help and support for the project
and report back at the December meeting.
e. December Meeting Date
Mr. Hayes made a motion
December 17 to December
motion passed.
9. Hearing of Visitors
No Report
to change the December meeting date from
10, 1984; Mrs. DeLaruelle seconded;
10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
A motion was made for adjournment; the meeting was adjourned at 8:40
p.m.
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historic preservation commission
of south bend and st. joseph county
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
November 19, 1984
Jeff Gibney
Executive Director
South Bend Heritage Foundation
1016 W. Washington
South Bend, IN 46601
Dear Jeff:
The Historic Preservation Commission's Certificate of Appropriateness Committee met
today with Kevin Smith to review his plans for Union Station, a local historic landmark.
At this point, the Committee is in agreement with Mr. Smith's preliminary plans as
presented. Before approval can be given, however, the Committee will need more
detailed information on the following:
kinds of doors and windows
material to be used on the roof
a drawing of the greenhouse windows proposed for each wing
a drawing of the enclosure on the south wall
the lighting fixtures to be used in the parking lot
type of signage to be used
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call.
Sincerely,
Karen L. Kiemnec
Director
cc: Mr. Kevin Smith
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION BUDGET $18,900
Treasurer's Report as of November 26, 1984
LINE ITEM
111 Director
212 Postage (+$15.00 from #570)
213 Travel (-$46.74 to #243)
214 Mileage Allowance
215 Books (-$7.90 to #243)
220 Conference -Expenses
241 Printing, Other that Office Suppli
(-$36.22 to #243)
243 Photography
(+$124.86 from 213, 215, 571, 241
244 Stationery S Printing
245 Blueprinting
246 Photocopying
252 Equipment
261 Legal Services
263 Technical Assistance
265 Publication of Legal Notices
360 Office Supplies
570 Dues (-$15.00 to #212)
571 Subscriptions( -$34.00 to #243)
TOTAL
Project Small Town Survey
Industrial Buildings Study
Preservation Planner
BUDGET FOR 1984
CURRENT BILLS
YEAR TO DATE
BALANCE
$15, o��
$1,283-341.;`T'T
71
$1 _,283. 29
$ 19,06
$ 209.18
$ 5.82
200.00
-0-
$ 103.26.
-0-
200.00
$ 7.48
$ 194.52
$ 5.48
150.00
$ 21.95
$ 92.10
-0-
100.00
-0-
$ 295.50
-0-
200.00
es 200.00
$ 22.41
$ 63.78
$ 100.00
250.00
$ 113.30
$ 458.47
$ 17.32
75.00
-0-
$ 17.00
-0-
50.00
-0-
-0-
-0-
50.00
-0-
-0-
-0-
75.00
-0-
$ 67.15
-0-
900.00
-0-
$ 807.50
$ 92.50
500.00
$ 31.04
$ 411.29
$ 309.61
50.00
-0-
19.42
-0-
400.00
$ 151.42
$ 357.31
$ 42.69
50.00
$ 25.00
$ 35.00
-0-
-0-
$ 16.00
-0-
0-$19,120.00
50.00
$1,675.00
$17,264.19
$1,856.71
$19, 120.00
-0-
-0-
$2,782,33
$ 7,000.00
$ 8,930.00
$ 194.21
$ 8,930.00
-0-
$1,166.66
$11,766.60
$ 583.40
$12,350.00
preservation commission
,historic
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
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Third Floor Conference Room Room 323 County/City Building
December 10, 1984
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes - November 19, 1984
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Correspondence
• 6. Committee Reports
a. Budget & Finance
b. Historic Districts
1) Riverside Drive District
2) Lincolnway East Standards
c. Historic Landmarks
d. Legal
e. Public Relations & Community Education
f. Environmental Impact Statement
1) 740 Bronson
g. Staff Report
h. Personnel Committee Report
7. Old Business
a. 519 N. Michigan
8. New Business
9. Hearing of Visitors
10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
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preservation commission
,historic
of south bend and st. joseph county
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
M E M 0
T0: Historic Preservation Commission Members
FROM: Karen
SUBJECT: December Meeting
DATE: December 5, 1984
Also, we have reservations for our Christmas Dinner at 8:30 p.m. at
Senor Kelly's. If I haven't gotten in touch with you to take your
reservation, please call the office.
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Just to remind you
that we moved our December meeting
up one week
to the 10th. The
time will be 7:00 p.m. (instead of
the usual 7:30 p.m.)
in the third floor
conference room of the County/City
Building.
Also, we have reservations for our Christmas Dinner at 8:30 p.m. at
Senor Kelly's. If I haven't gotten in touch with you to take your
reservation, please call the office.
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commission'historipreservat�on
of south bend and st. oss h
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M I N U T E S ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, Indiana 46601 (219 284-9798)
Regular Meeting Third Floor Conference Room
December 10, 1984 County/City Building
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. John Oxian, Mrs. Janeanne Petrass, Mrs. Gina
DeLaruelle, Mr. Charlie Hayes, Mr. Michael Beatty,
Mrs. Joann Sporleder, Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, Ms. Karen
Klemnec, and Ms. Elizabeth Straw.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Odell Newburn and Mrs. Martha Choitz.
ALSO PRESENT: Ms. Jeanne Derbeck, South Bend Tribune Reporter.
0 3. Approval of Minutes
Mr. Oxian made a motion to approve the November 19, 1984 minutes as
mailed; Mrs. DeLaruelle seconded; motion passed.
4. Treasurer's Report
Mrs. Petrass made a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report as sent;
Mr. Oxian seconded; motion carried.
5. Correspondence
a. A letter from the National Trust on their recent acquisition of
"Montpelier," the home of James Madison.
b. Preservation Prgss Summer 1984, from the Preservation Alliance of
Louisville and Jefferson County, Kentucky.
c. A brochure from Adler & Adler Publishers about their book, Ibg
Historic Preservation Yearbook 1984185.
d. Information from the Victorian Society In America on their summer
study programs in England and Philadelphia.
e. Southhold's Newsletter for December 1984.
f. The History, Gram for Fall 1984 from the Metropolitan Historical
Commission of Nashville, Tennessee.
g. The Old -House Journal December, 1984.
h. A letter from Mr. Bernard S. Hives, Treasurer of the South Bend
Civic Theatre Inc. (see Appendix A), a copy of a letter to the
Mayor regarding the Civic Theatre from Ralph V. Myers, President
of the Park Avenue Neighborhood Association (see Appendix B), and
the DANA Newletter for November, 1984 (see Appendix C). All are
in regard to the fire at the South Bend Civic Theatre. The
Commission directed Ms. Kiemnec to write a letter to the Civic
Theatre with a copy to PANA indicating the Commission's support
of any efforts to restore the building.
Ms. Kiemnec reported that the 1985 Preservation Law Reporter has
been ordered and will be paid for by Redevelopment.
6. Committee Reports
a. Budget $ Finance
No Report
is b. Historic Districts
1) Riverside Drive Historic District
Ms. Kiemnec reported that the steering committee for
Riverside Drive has completed the first draft of their
standards. Ms. Kiemnec and Mrs. Choitz have reviewed the
standards which will be ready for review by Commission
members in January. A public hearing will be held on the
Riverside Drive Historic District designation at the regular
monthly meeting of the Commission In January.
2) Lincolnway East Standards
Ms. Straw reported that the Standards booklet for Lincolnway
East is almost ready to go to the printers. It should be
completed in January.
c. Historic Landmarks
Mr. Oxian reported that 322 W. Marion was designated a landmark
by the Common Council on December 3, 1984.
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e. Public Relations & Community Education
Mrs. Sporleder asked that the Public Relations & Community
Education Committee look Into publishing a brochure on the
Industrial Buildings Project.
f. Environmental Impact Statement
1) 740 Bronson
Ms. Kiemnec reported that a Certificate of Appropriateness
was approved for 740 Bronson on Friday, December 7, 1984 when
the owner, Mr. Ron Farr met with'the C. of A. Committee. The
owner will construct a screened -in porch In the south corner
of his rear yard.
2) 757 Lincolnway East
Mrs. Sporleder read a letter from Mr. Bili McCarthy, the
owner of 757 Lincolnway East (see Appendix D) in which he
requested the Commission's support for his proposal to vacate
the alley next to his property. The Commission directed Ms.
Klemnec to write a letter to Mr. McCarthy Indicating that it
opposes vacation of the alley until provisions can be made
for access by the neighbors and emergency vehicles. A copy
will be sent to the Board of Public Works.
g. Staff Report
1) Preservation Plan
Ms. Straw distributed the revised bound copies of the
Preservation Plan.
h. Personnel Committee
Mrs. Sporleder reported that the Personnel Committee had met and
would forward comments to Ms. Kiemnec and Ms. Straw by the middle
of the week of December 17, 1984.
7. Old Business
a. 519 N. Michigan
Ms. Kiemnec reported that she and Ms. Straw had inspected the
house at 519 N. Michigan Street and found It to be In very good
condition with all of its Interior architecture Intact. South
Bend Heritage has 75 days to try to market the building to be
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moved. Ms. Kiemnec indicated that she offered the Commission's
support and help for the project.
b. Water Landmarks Program
Mr. Oxian asked the staff to obtain more information on the Water
Landmarks Program.
8. New Business
Ms. Klemnec indicated that the State Historic Preservation Oftice was
asking for grant requests for 1985186 funds to be turned in by
December 17, 1984. She will need to apply for funding for the
administrative assistant's position, the Mayor's Conference, and the
Apple Computer. Mr. Nimtz made a motion to proceed with the grant
application; Mr. Beatty seconded; motion passed.
9. Hearing of Visitors
No Report
10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
A motion was made for adjournment; the meeting was adjourned at 8:10
p.m.
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John Ox i on, V -f3
4istorical Pres. Comm.
f . APPEND i CES `A . 11 FT
lith Floor/Cty-City Bldg.
3BTN 46601
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NOVEMBER, BOARD MEETING -' Y
u ti'
the'Noveeber PANG Board.Meetinq, held at Tom and Margie .
Yarger's home Weds' .11/14) the :following 501d2'and 'New'
Business was discussed:
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1. Report froe Jerry Jankowski on Crime Statistics
A. Computer printout from East Sector Office (only), for just
PANA addresses,,, shows 1robbery, 21 burglaries, 32 larceny
& 3 motor vehicle theftases 6/1/84 thru 11/14/84.
It is possible other cases, reported to the Central or hest PANA Newsletter Nov. 17, 1984 Vol. 12, No. 7
Sector Offices are not included in the printout. 1 every 2
or 3 days.
B. 'Guardian Angel' volunteers - besides Yours truly, Jerry &
Nick Jankowski - ZERO. Two Fit tadio`transmitter/receiver
sets received and in use at varying hours and sections.
Call 232=3440 now -,,or after your house is burgled.
C. Board 1lerdtors received reports of 10 crimes, as a result of
our October Newsletter request 602 had been reported,
officially, to the Police.
D. Gene DeFaum reported he received 1 inquiry concerning dead -
bolt locks. He visited, measured and quoted a low price,
installed. The lady has not cslled to ask his back.
. General Board agreement to keep wp the above anti-crime
caspaign, regardless of the apparent disinterest.
2. Report from Gene DeFauw on curb repair project: No response,
yet, from Hr. Plata of the Cityr<Engineer's Office.
3.
A. Report from yours truly concerning visit with David Roose,
Admin. Ass't. (to the Mayor) on Neighborhoods, requesting
our assistance circulatingpetitions for support of the City
Bond Issue for 13.88 -million to provide basic services,
including -Police, Firei:Park, Street-j,d Curb repair/main-
tenance.`ALL; PROPERTIED'PANA;RESIDENTS ARE ASKED TO SIGN
THE PETITION. Adsittedly, the Board was divided on support
fg- the petition, ':l suggest it is needed to handle our
short teteneed0 now unsupported by Federal #s State money.
The deadline for: the return of these copies of the Mayor's
petition 1s Dec 3rd, so, visit the Board Member near you,
or, welcome.his'or her -call, so we can report in on time.
&rrt on q k P .fLyl PeeM Moody; In a Nord (or 3!) -
'A rousing Success!'' Suggestion &;agreement from Board that
the Hallowe'en Block'Party should become an Annual Event. 2 or
3 similarly :'packaged' Block Parties should, the Board agreed,
be developed for other Aypes'of seasonal and/or holiday times.
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f Newsle#ter Naw. 1984 Vol. 12, No. 7
S,
Y ''Y t„M' iCont i
n u e d 0n
. 5 CAR(N i6ID WALK -DEC. 23 - SUNDAY!
PICK UP CANDLES, BASS AND SAND FOR YOURSELF: AND NEIGHBORS AT
JERRY JANKONSKI'S HOME, 804 FOREST, ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY, '12/22
& -23, FROM 2:00 TO 4:00 P.M. EITHER DAY.
The PRICE 13 STILL JUST $1.00 FOR 10. Let's light up all of our
sl Bets, this year, for:al I of our Visitors to enjoy - and for us
CIers - to warm our way?'- 'Sinrjing as we go!'
Candle lighting should be about 6:00 P.M., Sunday evening.
Caroling LrMd the ligltited Cfr�istg_ag Tree ton the 'Perot- at
Park and _Manitou) Diii kouto f tax
The Salvation Army Brass Sand.will be with us again to 'Give us
the beat'!
Santa Claus and (maybe?)- 'Reindeer' Sleigh Rides for ALL!
B. CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATING & LIGHTING PILL BE SATURDAY, DEC.
Bth, free 10:00 A.M. until Noon, at the `Point'. Come One; Cone
All! If the or children would like to bring a shiny or handmade
ornament - (fireproof, unbreakable and NO return -guarantee!) -
they would feel more a part of the festivities, I -suspect.
cbristmas
"Canrdlelight
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House. Don't forget to let your Board.Members know, too!
Mayor' -Roger Parent, 1400 County -City Bldg., SBIN 46601
Pres. Beverly Beck, City Council, 4th Floor/County-City Bldg.
Joseph Serge, Councilman, 4th Floor/County-City; Bldg.
Richard,Htll., City.Atty , 14WXgdnty-City Bldg., SKIN 46601
EugeniachNartz,: Asst. City :Atty., 1400 County-City'Bldg.
Jan Hunt,; Dir.,,;Redexelopsent, 12th. Floor/County-City Bldg.
Patricia,Hughes,,fres./Civic Theater, 1714 E. LaSalle$.SBIN 46617
John Oxion, V-P/Hist. Pres. Comm., 11th Flow/County-City Bldg. "
R. V. Myers, Pres., DANA, 821 Forest.Ave., SBIN 46616. ;
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KATHRYN 1KUESPERTI.WROTE TO THANK. PAHA FOR THE PLANTER AND
CONDOLENCES WE MESSED TO.RAYNW KUESPERT AND HIS FAMILY ON
THE LOSS OF RUTH, WIFE, MOTHER AND WONDERFUL LADY'.
NEW ARRIVALS: Dan'and Victoria Hyland, 824 Forest Avenue.
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4. Report on 707 Rex from R. Myers: Code Enforcement Hearing,
9. 1985 TOUR of HOMES HAS ITS CO-CHAIRMEN. Maureen DeFauv and
Nov. 26 (Non.), 1:30 P.N. in Board of Public Works meeting
(To be determined) will split/share the load. Connittres are
room, 13th Floor, County -City Bldg. Interested residents are
being formed to handle:
invited L*fluc&e!fl to attend and voice their concerns about,
the condition of 707 Rex: St.
- Fiscal Officer (Treasurer):..
- Arrangements:
5. Chair discussed possibilities & advantages to be enjoyed with
- City Services & Insurance•
a Neighborhood Center. Several Board Members will visit the
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NE Neighborhood: Center next week to gain familiarity with it.
- Food
- Publicity tc.Entertainment:
6. Chair and V. P.`Gene DeFauN led discussion about the fire in
- Printed Materials:
the Civic Theater :06 Firehouse). Suggestion was made, dis-
cussed, and Myers agreed to pursue our offer, already made, to
- VOLUNTEERS: Hosts, Hostesses, Guides and Carriage -Drivers,
assist Civic Theater group in labor and materials needed to
(Horseless )i Horsed)
effect repair. since city funding appears unavailable. This
effort,vill'include suggesting that the:City deed.the property
- Homes: Temporary Chair, R. V. Myers, 233-9552
(classified is an ;Indiana Histdrical Preservation site) to us.
- Tickets:
Grants,fund-raising and matching grants xill need full in-
- Historian: Deloris Davisson
vestigationi however,Ahe search.'for-funding is being persued
by many individuals and groops, already. John Grcich, from
Opportunities to join in the fun are ride.gDen! Ca11 Nov to
Navarre, -,has talked with as and the Near NM Neighborhood Assn.
choose the Committee:,you:rrould like to Maureen will be
and lists the following people to write, advising them of your
,join.
glad to hear from you at 287-7975. If you would like to have
ideas and preferences concerning the preservation of the Fire
your home in the '85 Tour, call Myers at 233-8552.
House. Don't forget to let your Board.Members know, too!
Mayor' -Roger Parent, 1400 County -City Bldg., SBIN 46601
Pres. Beverly Beck, City Council, 4th Floor/County-City Bldg.
Joseph Serge, Councilman, 4th Floor/County-City; Bldg.
Richard,Htll., City.Atty , 14WXgdnty-City Bldg., SKIN 46601
EugeniachNartz,: Asst. City :Atty., 1400 County-City'Bldg.
Jan Hunt,; Dir.,,;Redexelopsent, 12th. Floor/County-City Bldg.
Patricia,Hughes,,fres./Civic Theater, 1714 E. LaSalle$.SBIN 46617
John Oxion, V-P/Hist. Pres. Comm., 11th Flow/County-City Bldg. "
R. V. Myers, Pres., DANA, 821 Forest.Ave., SBIN 46616. ;
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KATHRYN 1KUESPERTI.WROTE TO THANK. PAHA FOR THE PLANTER AND
CONDOLENCES WE MESSED TO.RAYNW KUESPERT AND HIS FAMILY ON
THE LOSS OF RUTH, WIFE, MOTHER AND WONDERFUL LADY'.
NEW ARRIVALS: Dan'and Victoria Hyland, 824 Forest Avenue.
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November 18, 1984
TO: Mayor Roger Parent
1400 County -City Bldg.
SBIN 46601
Dear Mayor;
APPENDICES 8
FROM: Ralph V. Myers,
821 Forest Ave.
SBIN 46616
'
Pres., PANA
To confirm my conversations with various and sundry individuals, in or
around government and historical preservation, I am writing to detail to
YOU our dedication here in PANA to preserving Fire House #6 and the South
Bend Civic Theater group that uses it.
We concurred in our PANA Board Meeting this past week that we will do
all that it takes to repair the Fire House.
We, also, concurred that we would ask the City to consider deeding the
property to us so that we could preserve and enhance its historical
significance in the neighborhood and the community.
We believe it can continue to serve as a focus for the arts; but, also,
particularly, with our long-term interest in acquiring the vacant lot
across Portage, can become the central structure in a Neighborhood Center
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that could serve our area and the larger Near NW Neighborhood'
We suggest that the City would be able to retain a full measure of
control over the fitness of our use of the site through the Historical
Preservation Commission rules and procedures.
We, al so, submit that we consider ourselves to -be experts in renovation,
preservation and use of older structures. Gene DeFauw, PANA V -P, and I
would like to inspect the damage (as soon as Dir. Barnard advises the
Insurance Adjusters have completed their inspection) so we can begin
planning for repairs.
Please schedule a meeting to discuss all ramifications of such a
transfer. We hope you are as enthused about the possibilities as we (and
everyone we've approached concerning it) are.
� Park �AvenuNeighb
s~o~ ci
ation
Tel.: R. V. Myers - 233-8552
cc: Two copies, each, exc. PANA representatives
Richard Hill, City Atty.; Beverly Beck, Pres., City Council;
Joseph Serge, Councilman; Jon Hunt, Dir., Redevelopment;
Patricia Hughes, Pres., Civic Theater; K. Barnard, Dir., Code Enf.
John Oxion, V_P, Hist. Pres. Comm.; PANA Officers & Board Members.
APPENDICES C
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SOUTH BEND
CIVIC THEATRE INC.
FIRE HOUSE THEATRE 701 PORTAGE AVE. • SOUTH BEND, IND. 46616 •
November 19, 1984
Historical Preservation Committee
11th Floor
City County Building
South Bend, IN.
Gentlemen:
We're sure you were as distressed as we all were regarding
the fire last week at our community theatre.
We have given fifteen years of tender, loving care to Fire
House No. 6 and the fire destroyed most of our remodeling.
We have some insurance; not enough, but whatever we lack
in dollars, we make up in spirit and willingness to rebuild
and continue.
We ask your advice and help in insuring this.
Yours truly,
u,
Bernard S. Hives
Treasurer
BSH/bem
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APPENDICES "D"
GENERAL
CONTRACTORS
COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL
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November 14, 1984
s. 'Joanne Sporleder
T=istorical Preservation
ounty-City Building
,South Bend, In. 46601
REMODELING
CUSTOM WORK
PHONE?gM�yjx 234-7370
P.O. BOX 6413
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
46660
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'dear Vs. Sporleder:
After considering our metting of T,?ovember 7th, T was left
. with the impression that you would not opr)ose my attempt
to have the alley that adjoins the 757 Tincolnway ast
property vacated.
As I indicated at our meeting, I am completely flexible,
to the point where I would "donate" my rear parking area
at 757 to the neighbors for extra manueverability(for large
trucks, etc) in that alley intersection. I would also
landscape the rear area to make it more practical. As I
stated at our meeting I am only interested in closing the
front 1/2 to 2/3 of the alley. This would allow the one
neighbor to be able to park in his back yard. After the
alley was vacated i would then purchase the "car lot"
where I would be interested in building more office space
of a design that would be approriate for a historic area.
I am writing to you to appeal for your help in this matter.
As I stated at our meeting I have run into somewhat
irrational opposition for my plans from one or two of the
neighbors who fear City Services (i.e. police & fire) would
somehow be hindered by the vacation of the alley. I need
you and your committees help to either help ease those fears
or to go before the County Council with me to show the merits
of what I would like to do.
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GENERAL
CONTRACTORS
COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL
FREE ESTIMATES
November 14, 1984
REMODELING
CUSTOM WORK
PHONE&SB 234-7370
P.O. BOX 6413
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
46660
I,','ithout this alley vacation and the subsequent purchase
of the car lot the property would be useless to me or
anyone else because of the parking problem. The property
would then be condemned to a life of disrepair. Again
T :Mould like to stress my flexability in this matter.
:sincerely,
01
Bill .•`cCarthy
Home i --hone 684-7894
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APPENDICES "D"
historicpreservation commission
0 of south bend and st. joseph county
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 1219 284-9798►
December 11, 1984
Mr. Bill McCarthy
Aardvark Construction Company
P. 0. Box 6413
South Bend, Indiana
46660
Dear Mr. McCarthy:
At its December meeting last night, the Historic Preservation Commission
discussed your letter of November 14, 1984 regarding the vacation of the
alley beside your property at 757 Lincolnway East. Alleys are an integral
and historic part of early twentieth century neighborhoods and are viewed
as such by the Commission. We would oppose the vacation of the alley adjacent
to 757 Lincolnway East unless adequate arrangements could be made for access
• by the neighbors and emergency vehicles.
We are sympathetic to the reuse of your building and feel that the difficulties
can be resolved to the benefit of all parties concerned.
Sincerely, /
l il-k)
Joann Sporleder
President
JS/KLK/JMH
cc: South Bend City Clerk
Board of Public Works
P77,
HISTORIC PRESERVP-TION COMMIS 1 .M BUDGET $18 0)
Treasurer's R,:port as of December 6 19$ -
ITEM BUDGET FOR.1984CURRENT BILLS YEAR TO DATE BALANCE
:rector $15,400.00 -� $1,283.29- �-���-----0----.
stage (+$19.45 from #241) 200.00 $
25.27 $ 234.115 -0-
3 Travel 200.00 -0- $ 103.26 -0-
150-00 -0" $ 194-52 -0-
r e.
eak-s- (+$20.45 from 214, 241, 243, 100.00 $ 20.45 $ 112.55 "0-
360)
�. -0- $ 295.50
2 Deference Expenses 200.00
SKr Y W
241 P>^inting, Other that office Supplies 200.00 $ 73.02 $ 136.80 -0"
$26.98 to 212, 215)
hotography (-$6,32 to #215) 250.00 $ 11.00 $ 469.47 -0-
�4
2;tationery & Printing 75,00 _0_ $ 17'00 -0-
2 uepr its i ng 50.00 -0- -o- -0-
24Ca Photocopying 50.00 "0" _0 -0-
w
f252 Equipment 75.00 -0- $ 67.15 -0-
26,1..r.Legal Services 900.00 $ 92.50 900.00 -0-
i1-,'1"echn i cal Assistance (+$1.80 from #360)726.15 $ 316.66 $ 727.95 "0"
265, Publication of Legal Notices 50.00 -0- $ 19.42 -0-
� �`bffice Supp) $ 39.77 $ 397.08 _0_
PP (-$2.92 to .#215 � 263)400.00
35.00 -0-
Dues 50.00
-0- $
scriptions50.00 -0" $ 16.00 -0-
3� $
TOTAL $i 9,126.15 $1, 1-96 $19,12~.15 -0-
a ':Project 782
Small Town Survey $ 7,000.00 _0 _0 0- - 33
Industrial Buildings Study $ 8,930,00 -0- $ 8,930.00 0-
,_,Preservation Planner $12,350.00(+$83.26) $ 666.66 $12,433.26 -0-