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Home My WebLink AboutSeptember 1985historicpreservation commission • of south bend and st. joseph county AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Third Floor Conference Room September 16, 1985 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes - August 19, 1985 4. Treasurer's Report 5. Correspondence Committee Reports a. Budget & Finance b. Historic Districts 1) Riverside Drive - Review of Ratings 2) Lincolnway East - Liaison Committee c. Historic Landmarks 1) Darden Bridge 2) 742 Sancome - Second Reading 3) 504-508 E. LaSalle - First Reading d. Legal e. Public Relations & Community Education f. Environmental Impact Statement 1) 812 Golden 2) 512 River 3) 647 River Reports 4) 739 Bronson 5) 736 Bronson 6) 525 Edgewater g. Staff Report 1) Small Town Survey 7. Old Business 8. New Business Hearing of Visitors 10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING south bend, indiana 46601 (219 284-9798) Room 323 County/C1ty Building C,historicpreservation commission • of south bend and st. joseph county M I N U T E S ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING Regular Meeting Third Floor Conf ergIA hfagv'ndiana 46601 (219 284-97981 September 16, 1985 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, Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, Mr. Michael Beatty, Mrs. Joann Sporleder, Mrs: Gina DeLaruelle, Ms. Karen Kiemnec, and Ms. Elizabeth Straw. MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Charlie Hayes, and Mr. Odell Newburn. ALSO PRESENT: Ms. Jeanne Derbeck, South Bend Tribune Reporter; Mr. Clem Fisher; owner of 812 Golden Avenue; Mr. Dan Halerman (?), owner of 1412 Lincolnway East. 3. Approval of Minutes a Mr. Oxian indicated that no second was listed for the motion on page 6, item 17. Mr. Oxian made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected; Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion passed. 4. Treasurer's Report Mrs. Choitz made a motion to approve the treasurer's report as sent; Mrs. Petrass seconded; motion passed. 5., Correspondence a. Preservation News, September, 1985. b. Mailings from the National Trust on their Land of the Maya trip and their Spring Gardens and Chateaux trip. c. Catalog from Winterthur. d. Notice of staff vacancy from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation. e. Mailing from the National Trust on expanded memberships. �J f. Nailing from HLFI on a Preservation Professionals Breakfast in Muncie on September 28, 1985 in conjunction with the I.U. Preservation Conference. g. Histroy Gram from the Metropolitan Historical Commission in Nashville, Tennessee. h. Invitation from HLFI to their 25th anniversary celebration and dinner on September 28, 1985. i. Brochure on the new book by Patrick Furlong called, Indiana An Illustrated History. j. A mailing from Hurtt Kenrick and Associates on the South Bend/Mishawaka Alive With Pride Poster. k. Notice of a National Design Competition from the Alabama School of Fine Art Foundation. 1. Historic Preservation, October, 1985. 6. Committee Reports Mrs. Choitz made a motion to rearrange the order of the agenda in order to accommodate visitors; Mr. Beatty seconded; motion passed. a. Budget & Finance No Report. b. Historic Districts 1) Riverside Drive -.Review of Ratings Ms. Straw distributed a suggested update of ratings for the Riverside Drive Historic District (see Appendix Al. Mr. Beatty made a motion to table the review until next month; Mr. Nimtz seconded; motion passed. 2) Lincolnway East - Liaison Committee Ms. Kiemnec announced that the Lincolnway East Historic District Liaison Committee has been elected. The committee consists of Mr. Nathan Martin, chairperson, Mrs. Tina Martin, Dr. Robert Bonham, and Mr. Jeff Berndt. A notice was sent out to the residents late in August (see Appendix B). She also indicated that the district had been certified on September 9, 1985 (see Appendix C). 1) c. Historic Landmarks 1) Darden Bridge Ms. Kiemnec reported that Mr. Lichtenstein from the Engineering firm of A.G. Lichtenstein & Associates, Inc. was in South Bend on Friday, August 23, 1985 to look at the Darden Bridge. He met with County Commissioner Larrison and Councilman Loeffler and did a preliminary inspection of the bridge. A proposal to do a thorough engineering study of the bridge for a cost of $6,600 has been sent to the County Commissioners. 2) 742 Sancome - Second Reading Second reading was held for landmark status for the house at 742 Sancome. Mrs. DeLaruelle made a motion that the Commission recommend 742 Sancome to the Common Council for landmark status; Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion passed. 3) 504-508 E. LaSalle - First Reading 40 First Reading was held for landmark status for 504-508 East LaSalle. The staff presented a report on 502 East LaSalle (see Appendix D) recommending retaining the C/10 rating. The Commissioners asked the staff to inquire whether the owner would agree to including 502 in the landmark designation. d. Legal No Report e. Public Relations & Community Education Ms. Kiemnec reported that the Historic Districts Brochure will go to the printer this week. f. Environmental Impact Statement 1) 812 Golden Mr. Clem Fisher, owner of 812 Golden, changed two windows on the south corner of the house without a building permit or a certificate of appropriateness. Mr. Oxian made a motion to approve the windows as they are and to send a letter to the contractor informing him that the area is a historic district; Mr. Nimtz seconded; motion passed. 3 2) 512 River The owner requested more time to prepare materials for the review; the Commission agreed. 3) 647 River Mr. Beatty requested permission to construct a 10 x 12 foot temporary redwood deck on the north corner of his property. He also requested permission to replace the current fence with a modified picket fence. It will be constructed along the northeast and northwest boundary lines of the property. Mr. Oxian made a motion to approve the temporary deck and fence; Mrs. DeLaruelle seconded; motion passed; Mr. Beatty abstained. 4) 16479 Brick Road Ms. Kiemnec reported that the Area Plan Commission staff asked for comments on the proposed subdivision of the landmark property at 16479 Brick Road. Mr. Oxian made a motion to table the review until next month so that the Commissioners would have a chance to go out and look at the property; Mr. 4 Beatty seconded; motion passed. 5) 815 Arch Ms. Kiemnec indicated that Mrs. Eugenia Schwartz, the assistant city attorney, had advised the Commission to review the proposal for 815 Arch again and to consider only whether or not the project follows the standards and not the engineering aspects of the proposal. Mrs. Choitz made a motion to approve the project as proposed; Mrs. Petrass seconded; motion failed. Mr. Oxian made a motion to approve the project as proposed provided it met with the approval of the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water and a certified civil engineer. Mr. Beatty seconded; motion passed. 6) 739 Bronson Ms. Kiemnec reported that she approved a proposal to replace the current porch roof with a rolled roof and to repair the stucco on the chimney at 739 Bronson. 7) 736 Bronson Ms. Kiemnec reported that she approved replacement of the porch roof at 736 Bronson. She indicated that the owner plans to remove 4 the asbestos siding and she informed him that he would need to have the new siding approved by the Commission. Mrs. DeLaruelle reported that one of the window openings has also been closed. 8) 525 Edgewater Ms. Kiemnec reported that she approved a new rolled roof on 525 Edgewater. 9) 605 Edgewater Ms. Kiemnec reported that she approved the replacement of concrete steps on the front porch of the home at 605 Edgewater. 10) 1043 Riverside Drive Ms. Kiemnec reported that she approved tuckpointing of the chimney at 1043 Riverside Drive. She specified the type of mortar and required that it match the original mortar in color. Mrs. DeLaruelle made a motion to return to the original order of the agenda; Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion passed. 0 g. Staff Report 1) Small Town Survey Ms. Kiemnec reported that the County Summary Report will go to the printer next week. She invited the Commissioners to come into the office if they would like to review the paste-up before it goes to the printer. 7. Old Business No report. 8. New Business No Report 9. Hearing of Visitors No report. 10. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters Mr. Beatty made a motion to adjourn; Mr. Nimtz seconded; the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. 5 40 _ APPENDIX "A" 9-85 yr� historic preservation commission of south bend and st. joseph county RE-EVALUATION RECOMMENDATION a DATE August 22, 1985 PLANNER K. Kiemnec & E. A. Straw OLD RATING See attached list REASON(S) FOR CHANGE: ADDRESS Riverside Drive Historic District RECOMMENDED RATING See attached list The structures in the Riverside Drive Historic Preservation District were re-evaluated when the area expressed interest in local district designation. The attached list includes twenty-five structures that had their ratings changed. Sixteen structures had their ratings upgraded and nine structures ratings were lowered. The re-evaluation of structures was based on architecture style, integrity, history, and age. I� 0 RIVERSIDE DRIVE HISTORIC DISTRICT 'Jew Rating list • Address 933 Riverside 934 Riverside 938 Riverside 941-943 Riverside 944 Riverside Old Rating C/9 C/10 C/9 C/10 New Rating C/10 C/10 C/9 S/ll C/9 812 Golden C/9 R/8 Reason for Change Integrity Integrity, style Balustrade missing - aluminum windows Integrity, architect Aluminum siding & windows Integrity, style Integrity, style Common style Style Porch missing, perma- stone Style, integrity Style, integrity Style, integrity Major alterations Aluminum siding Style, integrity Style, integrity Style, architect Aluminum siding & windows Style Style, integrity Style Style, architect Aluminum siding & windows Alumin�m siding & wi.n ows 971-973 Riverside ------- C/10 984 Riverside C/9 C/10 1010 Riverside S/11 C/10 1019 Riverside ------- C/9 1021 Riverside C/9 R/8 1025 Riverside C/9 C/10 1029 Riverside C/9 C/10 1033 Riverside ------ C/9 1037 Riverside C/10 R/8 1041 Riverside C/9 R/8 1069 Riverside C/9 C/10 1077 Riverside C/9 S/11 1101 Riverside C/10 S/11 1115 Riverside S/11 C/10 1207 Riverside 0/13 S/12 1010 Hudson ------ C/9 1016 Hudson ------ C/9 Hudson C/9 C/10 •1021 811 Golden C/9 R/8 812 Golden C/9 R/8 Reason for Change Integrity Integrity, style Balustrade missing - aluminum windows Integrity, architect Aluminum siding & windows Integrity, style Integrity, style Common style Style Porch missing, perma- stone Style, integrity Style, integrity Style, integrity Major alterations Aluminum siding Style, integrity Style, integrity Style, architect Aluminum siding & windows Style Style, integrity Style Style, architect Aluminum siding & windows Alumin�m siding & wi.n ows APPENDIX "B" 9-85 limiu matp ftot T)imrit vfstrat of 0 bouth wd� 31 August Z6, 1985 Your Historic District has completed another important step in becoming fully operational. As the result of the election of members of the Liaison Committee, the following people will serve for the next three years as your contact between the district and the Historic Preservation Commission. Chairman - Nathan Martin 1164 Lincoln Way East Members - Tina Martin 1164 Lincoln Way East Dr. Robert Bonham 1222 Lincoln Way East Jeff Berndt 1312 Lincoln Way East Please contact a member of the Liaison Committee with any questions or problems that arise. They are your neighbors and are the first that should be consulted concerning Lincoln Way East Historic District Standards and rules. The Committee is charged with contacting new residents, distributing copies of the Historic District Standards, answering questions, and referring problems to the staff of the Historic Preservation Commission. The Commission staff stands at your disposal to give expert advice in restoration techniques, interpretation of the Standards, issuance of Certificates of Appropriateness for any changes to the exteriors of the homes, out -buildings, landscaping, drives or parking, and clarification of any point in the Standards that are not immediately clear to the homeowners. The Commission office is on the 11th floor of the County/City Building, phone 284-9798. The director is Karen Kiemnec, and Elizabeth Straw is assistant to the director. They may be reached from 8:30 - 4:30 Monday thru Friday. The Commission holds regularly scheduled public meetings the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:30 pm on the 3rd floor of the County/City Building at Jefferson & LaFayette Streets in downtown South Bend. (The Lincoln Way East Historic District includes all properties between 1142-1412 Lincoln Way East, inclusively, and extends to the railway tracts as the south boundary) 0 APPENDIX 'V, 9-85 sT of 0 United States Department of the Interior IN REPLY REFER M F78(MAR-PDS) Mr. Roger 0. Parent, Mayor City of South Bend County -City Building South Bend, IN 46601 Dear Mr. Parent: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE MID -ATLANTIC REGION 143 SOUTH THIRD STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. 19106 0 SEP 1985 This is to notify you as duly authorized representative that the Lincoln East District has been certified by the Secretary of the Interior for purposes of §§212 and 214 of the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981, as meeting substantially all the requirements for listing of districts in the National Register of Historic Places. In accordance with Federal Regulations (36 CFR 67.9 (g), March 12, 1984) this district is also determined to be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places effective the date of this letter. Individual property owners of depreciable buildings within this district can is qualify for the Federal tax incentives by filling out Parts 1 and 2 of a Historic Preservation Certification Application (sample enclosed) and submitting them to the Indiana State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). Additional application forms are available from the SHPO. For optimum results it is important that these applications be submitted as early as possible in the planning of a rehabilitation project. Review Boards and Commissions should become familiar with the Secretary of the Interior's "Standards for Rehabilitation" (copy enclosed). These standards are used by the Secretary in certifying rehabilitation work for the tax incentives of the Tax Reform Act: Both the SHPO and this office are available to advise individuals and organizations in this matter. If you have any questions, please call Rebecca Shiffer of this office at (215) 597-5822. e S y Fa yr Harrison Assistant Regional Director Office of Cultural Programs 0 Enclosure cc: NR/ WASO IN SHPO (DISTRICT) 0- 0 APPEND I X "D" 9:85 historic preservation commission of south bend and st. joseph county Site Inspection Report Date Address Sept. 9, 1985 502 E. LaSalle --- (141-56135-597) Planner K. Kiemnec & E. Straw Participants Description 502 E. LaSalle is a two story, brick commercial structure with a pressed tin cornice. The first floor of the main (N) facade has undergone extensive remodeling and there is no evidence of the original storefront remaining. The second story of the main (N) facade contains three windows which have had the sills and sash removed and replaced by glass blocks. In addition all windows and doors on the west facade have been blocked shut and two large signs placed on the north end. Remarks Although the cornice of the building is in excellent condition and an outstanding example of a late l9th century commercial cornice, the remainder of the structure is lacking in integrity. The major alteration to the store front and the blocking up of all windows and doors detracts from the original character of the structure. Therefore, based on the survey criteria, the staff recommends a rating of Contributingl10 unless substantial restoration work is done. source of information Deed Records: Bk. R, P. 3o4; Bk. 42, p. 94; Bk. 77, P. 383; Bk. 42, p.84. South Bend City Directories I -- t O L N U a-' N d N L C C c c o 3..+(dU U r 4jA� C V/ N� -CW V! •~ V/ m :Da n U o o. a1i j t-tss p1914 u aquanu o4oL4d uv c �ds.a aur Ts rtq-n� ran �E 11'eM bulmeq uaa4sAs ye An4oru4s uol4epuno.4 11vM X00..1 uald - sat,ao4s jo .AegLunu uopdt.Aosap 1v..1aue6 aou-eoi3iu6is 1eot.jo4st14 s5u1P1tng4no + 9419 u0141pu00 �C41.� 694ut s1FVqap al�'4s uoiuido 11'eu9no mom 94-ep uotstnaJ LLIE;[18;94-ep i eAans Oq-s,joAa/.a ns 0"1 U014'eril-ena pua A;9^-lns plata o C C L L L � 4J (4 U w C C °' uv c �ds.a aur Ts rtq-n� ran �E 11'eM bulmeq uaa4sAs ye An4oru4s uol4epuno.4 11vM X00..1 uald - sat,ao4s jo .AegLunu uopdt.Aosap 1v..1aue6 aou-eoi3iu6is 1eot.jo4st14 s5u1P1tng4no + 9419 u0141pu00 �C41.� 694ut s1FVqap al�'4s uoiuido 11'eu9no mom 94-ep uotstnaJ LLIE;[18;94-ep i eAans Oq-s,joAa/.a ns 0"1 U014'eril-ena pua A;9^-lns plata legal description 502 E. LaSalle 22 FT W End Lot 79 OP Lowe 1 1 .historical notes The property on which this two-story brick building stands was purchased from Samuel Cottrell in 1859 by Thomas Kenney. Mr. Kenney is listed in the 1869 South Bend City Directory as operating a saloon at this location and residing next door. The original saloon building and the adjacent residence is shown on the 1874 aerial view of South Bend. The 1885 City Directory lists George Kenney (probably a son), as operating a grocery store at this location, and again living next door. In approximately 1882 the building was remodeled to its existing appearance by adding the front cornice. By the turn of the century, Lauber and Weiss, a manufacturer of copper and galvanized cornices,was operating at the site of the Kenney residence, 506 E. Water Street. They eventually purchased the entire quarter of the block and continue to operate their business today. "SEE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING STUDY" li , • field survey and evaluation :3 Style x details x 'surveyors be 0 W survey date 8/12/77 N INI condition x 0 0 revision date D 0 historical significance x 0 AN (D photo number field SB4-4 file overall opinion 1 101 1 -1 Style x details x integrity X condition x site + outbuildings historical significance x AN general description Comm i nacular 0 0 U P C number of stories two 1 ( CO. :03 (0 (A plan rectancie (D :3 �L (D :3 roof flat rt 0 0 0A, rt * 0 wall 0 J 6 5 :5 foundation stone (D (D 0 structural system bearing wall at very busy intersection of lasalle and niles. =r i3 3 (D site adjoining and across from similar commercial W :3 CI buildings. (D CO CO rt 0 :3 roof outstanding feature of this structure is the metal facia band and parapet of the north and west walls, including brackets and dentils in a broad frieze. wall painted brick masonry. doors new store front conceals the former entry. O 0 D 0 0 sy 3 Qrt windows 2/2 wood double hung, stone sill, plain jambs, 3 "OD (0, 1 Jn segmental arch head of brick w/ down turn at jamb. Ln (D (P :5 D rt :T u' 3 rti P L 0 C 0 e) stairs stat J (D 0 CO Or 0 0 0 Lr) 0 0 -U 0 I 0 1`0 0 * chimneys exterior flush on west face, brick w/o 3 3 C -5 (D corbelling. 3 (D 3 M 03 U) 0 (D ra towers + steeples :3 WLh (a Z C F D 3 porch + balcony additional features crumlish/spotteder and associates saint j o s e p h county historical survey arrhitecure 511 W. Colfax south urban design bend, indians, IHIST; PRIES. COMM. WLC SklGj4T$. MkK$&RVKQ legal description 502 E. LaSalle 22 FT W End Lot 79 OP Lowell historical notes The property on which this two-story brick building stands was purchased from Samuel Cottrell in 1859 by Thomas Kenney. Mr. Kenney is listed in the 1869 South Bend City Directory as operating a saloon at this location and residing next door. The original saloon building and the adjacent residence is shown on the 1874 aerial view of South Bend. The 1885 City Directory lists George Kenney (probably a son), as operating a grocery store at this location, and again living next door. In approximately 1882 the building was remodeled to its existing appearance by adding the front cornice. By the turn of the century, Lauber and Weiss, a manufacturer of copper and galvanized cornices,was operating at the site of the Kenney residence, 506 E. Water Street. They eventually purchased the entire quarter of the block and continue to operate their business today. "SEE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING STUDY" source of information Deed Records: Bk. R, P. 304; Bk. 42, p. 94; Bk. 77, P. 383; Bk. 42, p.84. South Bend City Directories HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION BUDGET $3,500 Treasurer's Report as of September 3, 1985 LINE ITEM BUDGET FOR 1985 CURRENT BILLS 212 Postage $ 150.00 213 Travel (- $.52 to #214) 200.00 214 Mileage Allowance(+ $.52 from #213) 200.00 215 Books 100.00 220 Conference Expenses 200.00 241 Printing 50.00 242 Landmark & District Administration 300.00 Cost - 243 Photography 250.00 244 Stationery & Printing 25.00 252 Equipment 75.00 261 Legal Services 900.00 263 Technical Assistance 722.63 265 Publication of Legal Notices 50.00 360 Office Supplies 400.00 570 Dues 50.00 571 Subscriptions 50.00 -0- TOTAL $ 3,722.63 30.00 SMALL TOWN SURVEY $ 7,450.00 11.00 HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND $18,500.00 (Dept. of Interior, Community Development, and County Commissioner Grants) $ 14.56 -0- 29.93 -0- -0- 14.15 -0- -0- -0- -o- 36.00 141.75 -0- 17.08 -o- -0- $ 253.47 $ 782.25 $1,426.64 YEAR TO DATE BALANCE $ 109.53 $ 40.47 156.24 43.24 200.52 -0- 82.95 17.05 180.00 20.00 31.79 18.21 278.85 21.15 175.56 74.44 -0- 25.00 67.15 .23 279.50 620.50 4o1.25 321:38 57.62 -0- 333.96 66.04 30.00 20.00 39.00 11.00 $ 2,423.92 $ 5,473.19 $11,196.88 $1,298.71 $2,116.61 $7,303.12 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 Commission Members FROM: Karen L. Kiemnec 1L DATE: September 27, 1985 SUBJECT: Special Meeting A special meeting has been requested to review proposed work on the landmark site located at 16479 Brick Road. It will take place on Thursday, October 3, 1985 at 7:30 P.M. in the MACOG Conference Room of the County/City Building. Please look at the site (located at the northeast corner of Brick & Grape Roads) before the meeting. Mr. Kleva is proposing building a new house north of the Italianate landmark house. The Certificate of Appropriateness Committee met with the owner and suggested landscaping around the historic buildings to screen them from new construction. Please call the office to indicate whether or not you can attend the meeting. 0