HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 1986MEMO
FROM: Karen L. Kiemnec �
DATE: Octobers 2, 1986
Wanted you to have a copy of our new downtown brochure which will be
available to the public this weekend for the Sunday Stroll.
Also, as you probably know, Duke suffered a heart attack and is in the
hospital. I sent flowers on behalf of the Historic Preservation Commission.
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of south bend and st. ^o0eph 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
7:3O p.m.
October 20, 1986
I. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes - September 15, 1986
4. Treasurer's Report
Room 323 County/City Building
5.
Correspondence
6.
Committee Reports
a.
Environmental Impact Statement
1) 2119 Portage
2) 540 River Avenue
3) 1352 Lincolnway East
b.
Budget & Finance
C.
Historic Districts
1) Riverside Drive Annual Meeting
d.
Historic Landmarks
1) Meeting with Mishawaka Officials on Landmarks
2) Moran House in Osceola
e.
Legal
f.
Public Relations & Community Education
1) Downtown Brochure
g.
Staff Report
1) Indiana University Conference on Historic Preservation
7.
Old
Business
8.
New
Business
a.
Brian's Contract
b.
Monument Restoration Project
9.
Hearing
of Visitors
lO.
Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
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REPORT
THE EIGHTEENTH Hi`'•ii`'+iUA INF". F".1,_J.ANA CONFERENCE ON
September 26, 1986
i r1 d i -an a. Un i .) e r _ i t- +'
Bloomington, Ii"!diar!N.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
The conference t!i.a•s '_.pierl'_•i_ireF; by Indiana University through the
H i '_• t or- i i �' i'' i _• e r '•: i a t i o rl Sub—committee t^; i the I Un i v e r..` . 1 Heritage
i' o11 a -i i t t e e„
DHPA UPDATE
T i t e y. t .a. f 'I' o f he Indiana Di i it_erl of Historic P re =• e r•• v .t t i t: e i'! and
{ir'e_h!a.e;_t? t_Yciiy reported Fr'ted thi•a.t thie 3•'•Ia.t i ori'a 1 Pa.r'k. Service vii I I b
di'_•tr'ibut !rlg nevi t''•ia.tior!a.I i;egi ster •appI icat iori for'u'm ti!i'_ '.aI I L'Jh1ch
i=,i1I'i attempt to st•a.r!da.r'd!?e ir!To7.ill•a.tieer! more than the prev iieu'a f::er'f3, a
The standardi .i a.t i on vii i ? erla.bl as them to computer i to the i ri+or•rria.t i on :
T hl e D H Ry 4d i ? ? h! a_t I d a, t,'; _: rk.'=. h! o p e a. r I i n i 1P8 ? t t_F e •:: p I a, i rl hl e_;A1 •t h e rl e -,,-,:i
+teer'm:_• ar'•`: to be used. TIie1'e t,:ii I 1 a.I so be i t_hla.ri ge irl r e q U i r eeile n t= 1'oi
phlott_tgr•..a.ph!-•'n let me k.riilli if you vi::trlt more information on this.
• 1 h e D H C'f._i t'.l ! I ? re '_• I_f rri e t hi e Visiting Home Te._Sm p ro U ra.rii t.,:l hl i t; ri ivias 'a. e 'i" up
in the past I t I ri"Js_FI ve-a .a ktu1_iI i L meet i rig arranged by the ? oi..•:-:i
t_ tail m l.1 r! i t y' v. i t hl DHF 'A staff e <: kF I ;t i rl ! r! q such p ro g r;aril = as t h! e i''•I a. t i or,. --,,I
Reg! ster e i! ! stor I C a 1 'te'c• and ''s•tr'uc tur-e._. '_.i..ir'e•:ee;�'S'• v t•y..e•:. F_er e. ! f i ca.t i c, 1-1 �
e t C The staff i:'d !? i al sit ":' ! ! t I rl F-Ji v ! dual c, tes t o
. i n t hi e c t.tr7lrrl U n! t ':'
offer t iW C hI rl i cal 1 .a, '» • s i stance ..tlk,,l ! t hl p r' e '_ e r" v d. t 1 F .F rl prt:! +_7 i e r !-i s • . The program i
rri a. i n I ;} g t-: a, r• e d t i tl;+.[ a r• e..i a•rrl a. 1 I c o f?irrl l.3 r! i t i e 'r• f,:i i t hl rl 0 p r tr f e -=-..' • i on +. I
kt r•e ser'v a.t i on r'esou r'ce _ a._,'-:-%1 I :.kb 1) e .
Gr ' a. ri t a. p p I i t_ •K t i on 'a + tier , i _• c a. I year 1'+87,'•i=i8 l:il i ? i soon b e za v . a i , •a, i_;t t
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Febr'ua.r .
The staff reported that i- t:`i�_- !.:e,'t I T i ed L=tc.=a? Gov er'r':mse'rlt pr•og t,rri
Ft 111'1 i c t I t`:! e r e F. e r l t. I y a. I_" rt I i e d "i' F.", r :e i= _• •..I c c e '_ 'a•'I' u I v 'e_ hi ?' ,r' a,:i 1 1 1 r' e c �,�11'77r•ri e n a.,I .. t..7
the Ree;! ' t'w r't_Fa, i' t� ~t or to t • i 0' o the i r' e e 'I'I'SIt`i lr_
i C' 1' J !I•n lli_. .rf �_ rl 1 _"�' 'the Y V_ r'•5aI J �_ � r
riirlIrilum r'egLi!r'eIr!ent." be '=et a.';1de +or !_:i!; e_iti?Muri!t1e'c•
Di I' Gan a the diI"'ector of the [.eHPAa e:% e1a.irYe";:.! the ir cur'r'ent budge
p r• i_! €t t .! •_• a. ! i- I i t hl H t l h' a T hl e _y •tea , 2_ r e i_i .l - . 't ! rig t i; �;t i`i .a. d' i_f ! i_ i a_3 I i a I
ri r• of e= a epi r! .a. I a t a+ 'I' [_•E e op l e a. r l d .:a r l N .a, d t."ii i t! on al se c r e t: •-a i" as we I as m F_ i r•
$ur!di nit *-011 serr.,! rias' s .a.r!d techln 1 ca.I -as s1'-.t.a.ri:=e ktr'tie;
historic
d?striict5,
a. pilot of a videotaped
courseA
how tc
understand
and dray,?;i Classical
architecture, and a
panel discussion
ori
preservation
problems
where
vie have been and
t;';iher'e an
are going.
The panel
discussion
will be
continued for the next
three years
at the
conferences
and then
t?:'•i l l be
publ i shed. if you would } i ke
additional
information
on any of
these topics,
let iree know.
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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 I N U T E S
Regular Meeting Third Floor Conference Room
October 20, 1986 Room 32= County/City Bu i l di n
1. Call to girder
The meeting was called to order at 7:43 p.m.
2. Rol1 Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mrs. Joann Sporieder; Mrs. Gina DeLar•uel le; Mrs.
Martha Choitz; Mr. F. Jay Nimtz; Mrs. Janeanne
Petra._.{•; Mr. Charles Hayes_.; Mr. Herbert Herendeen ;
Mr. David Chap l ea.0 , Deputy City Attorney; and Mr.
•Brian Poland, Administrative Assistant.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. John Ox i an and Mr. Odell Newburn
ALSO PRESENT: Elaine Fountain, Commission Secretary; Dick Bennett,
Riverside Drive Liaison Committee Chairperson.
3. Approval of Minutes
Mrs. :Choi tz made a motion that the September 15, 1986 minutes be
approved a.. _•qn t ; Mrs. DeLa.rue 1 1 e seconded; motion passed.
4. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Nimtz made a motion to approve the treasurer's report as sent;
Mr•.Herendeen seconded; motion passed.
Mr. Poland distributed handouts entitled the "Alliance Review","Drama
Lesson for Historic District=.", from an article in Historic_ Preservation
and .',;,Tax Reform Passes: Rehab Retained" i nc 1 used as Appendices A, B, & C.
5. Correspondence
a. Information and registration form for the First Annual Statewide
Main Street Conference, Indianapolis, IN, November 6 & 7, 1?86.
b. Historic Preservation. September/October, 1456.
October 20, 1985 PAGE 1
• C. !! lCi P 1 yrc = R F ; j N li n Vol.
_i. ' q No. 11. August/September,
_gu-ti_ ~tembero 19V 5
n
de Preservation Action Alert.Vol. `1q No. 4. O___bLeq
1986.
e. History Gram. Summer, 1986. No. 40.
'!'. The Indiana Preservationist. No. _. AiEvlUstq 1 __..
g. Flier on 1-; L. i- i + U n d r •a. i '` _, r dinner/dance to .e b e held in the Indiana
`,Roo+ Ballroom Were",
`pof the Indiana TTheatrei n Indianapolis, "Memories of
t h i� 1,: ;� .W1 ;4 We `.t:� e r, !•_ ii q Sat., 1 •'io1•:!. 15, 1 '-r i -i 6 .
h. Newsletter from the Park Avenue Neighborhood Association, Inc. q
Vol. 14q t•'•a e_I . 7. September, 1986.
i. Newsletter .a.S4d registration form from the Wabash Marketplace, Inc.
for the Candlelight Dinner _{,_ Program on "The i_•l i ff Dwellers",
Sat., Oce. 25, 1 '" __ in Wabash, I N .
j. Flier from the Northern Indiana Historical :_tocie:,t'.., "Oh, You
Beautiful D+_ i i ii q major doll & accessories exhibit. October ...
through December S!, 1986.
lie
K. Registration form f cerSouthhold Restorations Clr3 -1 G e t a w a rq
December 4 through 1 _i,'i q in ColonialWilliamsburg, Virginia.
October,1. Old—House Journal.
M. Letter fr3tii! The Division T Historic Preservation and Archeology
in Indianapolis requesting comments about their pr•eigr'•?mq before
the National Park Service audit on November 17.
n. Letter and brochure from L•r•oi.':!n Hi 1 i Heritage Foundation, in!_ . 9
Indianapolis, IN.
0. Catalogue on Environmental information, Washington, D.C.
p. Newsletter jr"" Park Avenue ieighborhiod Association. Inc. Vol.
q. Correspondence froft ie Department o1State ct %= _ r _ «rr1 r _Diplomatic
Reception Rooms, Washington, D.C.
r. S o i..i t n h i, i d Newsletter, Vol. X1�. � I q No. i i, '-•!• . October, 1?86.
_.
S. Preservation Ne1,:.7=.. October, 1986, from the National Trust +or
Historic Preservation.
October 20, 1266 PAGE 2
6. Comm i t tee Reports
.a.. n v i ronIElen t.a.1 Irf;p ac t St.a,t Gffien?
Mr- r- . Po :i ) -and r e p o r. -. H d j t he C cirriim i ss i on that Ms . Ki e m n e c
approved an .a•dt_iwndUm to r•wi"•co-1- the house and add a i t.' 7i i nume• o T T! t •_ and eaves i Irl t I 1 e sou t h adhid i !_ � i^( (.'t n 1 �� r , P 1 I I •a. n d -a ? _. c;
stated that Mr , E..-. i r•a. had not ri_ ce^ i vend .a,pisr•ov.a.1 Tr;Cm the
i_: eCeff m i = _ n } c, demo } ! = h a b r i c i'•. l:. h i (fir! r_ ;. Mr . i_: i r• .a. rl a d beer!
.a. s k N d t o :•a• t t ea n '•.`i t i-: i s me e t i i. ] g l•':i i t I"i p r. o o _i' -of c au i s W _i- or
demo i t i on o+ .- ht' ch iff!ne It 1!;iaW. recommended that t1!E ta•f'+
.a _:FerC'ete the dCfi!o1 i t i on y a+ter the 'act, i n i t is i n the
back i e T t 7 1 N i -i L {s f! e •a n d n c- t .-t m -a. _i o r c r! i !-r`- r e'i .
Mr . i''o1 ari�'`J reported that t•'i'_•. Ki Lff!nec :ippr•oved tr!e rep, ac emertt
o -F =•tor'i71 on the second -Floor -and rear oT home.
No i_:%r t i T i c.a.tF, fi•j' Appropr i •a.t e n e ss r!e etied -=t.t t i e t i ille .
is 4 93A Riverside Drive,
M r• . Poland r•e, r - d that Ms. K i e m ri p p r ;.- •. c! the , - :-
lacement
i,T ti -1N existing entrance :_oi:r V:-� i th the original one which ;v!•a.•a•
+ewe!_ind in storage.
b. Budjget °, Finance
No
C. Historic Districts
1 Wayne -'Street
Mrs. i_:!`-! :Ce 1. z p C h -a. i f` p g i-'' Ce r! ;--.1-F t h e Historic C�js.trict Committee,
reported that '.:.j.�-ynt tr•e t standards have been ra:,::1 i:ai;;led .arid
will - o "Ce n_ be ready -For-- eC: r T i C i a 1 n 'C: o f i C •a. t i o n •a. n d i•" r- e s e n t a d o n
to the neighborhood.
M r . Bennett .a.nrit::Ur!eCE'd to i. 1 1 e !_.• e=efflt i"I i '_ s e -o n that tii-'rG tf;! i 3 1 be
Pott UeCi'. Supper, short business 'ne:.,et i nga -and i•"r'eCe±Cir'.:-;rm OP•1 0:Ctober
1 'Y` 6 , at ' n i_i i_ ff.. in 'the dining room (=t=e
Aend i :. D.' commission members •andU--k?'T are i nv i ted,
gt. (' }
cf:U11urfi •reCm t;•1e:' Poi ice De;"tar•tr!ent i:':!11 i di ,ecusthe
• : _l e i g 3 l [_e o r' h o o d f•:,i •a. t C f! Program. H i •_• o 9 t -I r. P_i i a- I !•:.i i 1( discuss
=•tre_'e"1 i gi-Pt':c and Ms. Ki er7ineeC vli 11 Fere=•er1t =•ori -!,C standzurds
problems •a. n e. h ov) .a. 17! o e:! i eµ titled "A Place in Time". Mr .
October '40, 1986 PAGE 3
• Bennett reported that trier"i+ were nei','• 20 mile '_.pet'd limit signs
.a.i1d "No Parking" signs erected along Riverside Drive. Mr.
Bennett t ,=,ta ted that the property at 1021 Riversidw'_•' Drive is
becoming an eyesore. Mr's. CriGi ti stated that c"i'.= long a • the
propertydid not have anownertherewasnot muchthat we
could do but that the prospective buyer should stay in touch
withKarenas to any monies available f i i r'• restoration.
&Landmarks
=_�
u j • . I =t r'I I,
1. t Savidge/Coy Residence
Mrs. Sre(-Ir•jet,-jer• reported that she and M•_•. Kiemne�_ met with
Mayor B{.1e t ter and F�`ir. Huff to o i -_.cu•_s the proposed i anni_'{.a,tion
1
o the Savidge/Coy Residence at 16327 Cleveland Road (see
Appendix E). Developments! =tpments! cI_snI_!'r-ns of the area .-•r,s !,!;1c_ l ! as
the historical status of the Coy house {.':{er'e discussed. it was.
decided that temporarily, the _:oy house w i' l remain in the
County as a County Landmark.
2) Moran House
Mr. . nt_ty.a,nd reported that the Commission has offered David
} i bne r e services in determining restoration co •t for 't'rie
Moran House to help make t_e project a successful
onr'.
• e . Legal
1) Contract for LandscapeArchitect
David ;_: ri .a, rt } N _. _ Deputy City Attorney, presented a contract f ;!, r.
a. landscape architect f o r• t S; I_' Historic Preservation
•-I Tax
Reform .a =. e• d- Rehab R e t a i n e I i
Mrs. S!ii-1r- l e der• suggested that ':�ir� . '�riap 7 e r'.I..i review '_i•nd
t�,
interpret from the newsletter ti t•1ed "Tax Reform Passes,
Rehab Retained? (s We Appendix : ) regarding J=!of the Tax f - t
in the historic landmarks •a.nd in the industrial cor•ridor's
(Studebaker == =1_:!. Frz _ r Yp ; e -_ stated trat he would be
better prepared to do so at next month"- Commission meeting.
Letter. from Indi•a.ne. State Department of N•a.ttrre.' Resources
A letter from the Indiana State Department of Natural
Resources (Appendix Q requesting feedback on hoi,;i we feel the
State pr'oe:jr'•am is working was.circulated to the Commission
ii(iei11be1''a•. Mr's-. :ipoi...' I edtor• felt that the Commission should
respond with suggestions on how to improve upon the program.
Mrs. Spee •i eller requested that copies of the letter be sent to
• t ri e Commission me;r{bers
October 20, 1986 PAGE 4
• -F. PublicRelations& Community Education
1 Downtown Brotohurew
' e new Downtown Brochures were out in time for the October 5,
Sunday Stroll and have been distributed to the
Ci!•a.mY?er,
downtown banks and hotels, the Art Center, f''•i.I.H.S. and
outhhol S. . Mrs. i_•!Eo! tz noted that the word Indiana did not
appearappear on tiit,..e front of the brochure. Mr. Poland stated that
it appeared under the caption "Partially Funded By": •,' nd i .a.nc.
Department of Natural Resources.
g. Staff Report
1) Indiana t._tniversit Conference on Historic Preservation
The report on the Indiana University Conference on Historic
Preservation was mailed out to each member with the minutes.
Mr. r. P o f -a. n dt .a, t e i y that M me. K i e fit n e to had written down :e.i illie of
the ci`!an'--.ie= made in the National Register.
7. Old Business
a. Research Assistant Position
• r. Polandreported t at 1 s . Ki emre[ is interviewinge1earaio r
the r•ese•a.r'tofi assistant position regarding the survey update. She
is interested i n h i ri ng one per'=•i_tn 7iJ1 } —time, starting as soon as
possible through September, 1987. f here is the possi bi I i ty of :.
second person, f!J1i-time from Jar !!Jar; through i" sca.;•. Mrs. Sporleder
called for a Personnel _aiifttee meeting a rMonday, October
27, S + .
order to review the resumes and any suggestions that Ms. Ki ei-C"tneC
may have in hiring an assistant.
8. Ne>.a:l Business
.a.. Brian's Contract
Mr''_., Sporleder reported the recommendation of the Personnel
Committee for a _% raise for i•"•ir. Poland effective the first pa
period t't•1- September. Mr. 1'`•c1 i S!-ttz tic.a,de a motion to approve the
recommendation. Mrs. Petrass seconded. Motion pa•=e.t &
b. Monument Restoration Project
r - Ir Pa1 and made an announcement that John DUggerwho worked or!
restoration of Li tt.i e Liberty haer•t'. i doing research on all Rudolph
Schwarz _at_itpt!Jre'W in Indiana. He h•a.__. an Indiana Heritage
Research Grant to study the Soldier .a.;yd Sailor Monuments done by
S c r, w a i.., _, in seven Indiana cities, i n as 1 !J d i n gi s !J t h Bend ( i! e also did
cIndianapolis 1_ ! r_ t sculpture). e (t:i t o i t. �_i i_'t'� e t i-1
the monument H- will 1 �_ r! � j�
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County the week of Nov.17 -o_`a•tt'id our monument. He will attend
HPC Hmeeting on the 17th '+.:_+ give a short presentation
explaining the project. Members of other preservation
October tib • i986 PAGE
organizations, the County
and theCounty Commissioners
wi ! 4 be i ri�•3 i ted.
C. Fredrickson House
As a result of the meeting between Mr. Braasch, Mr. Haupert and
Ms. KiemtceI_ certain decisions were made (see Appendix rtdi i.-.7). Mrs.
Spor•l eller reported that uL,_°rt v i i ting the Fredrickson home she
observed further deterioration of the porch flooring acid
balustrades. Mr. .ier'•endeeri questioned whether we had any offers
to ri'tove the home. Mrs. Sporleder indicated that a. proposal b
South Bend Heritage to rril_,ve the riCtiile to the Tower Savings Vit.: Loan
parking lot has been made.
9. Hearing ,_, t Visitors
No report
1 0 . Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
10
Mr. Poland announced that Mr. Newburn was back in the hospital for the
third time due to complications in his medication. Mr. Poland stated
that Ms. Ki eiTinec sent flowers in the name of the Commission.
Mr.. t'••l i IYiti made amotion to adjourn;
dyoi!rp 7eeti)g 4c_adjourned
a. t 8:32 rI.i?•[.
October 205 1986 PAGE 6
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APPENDIX B
10 604K, 10
Drama Lesson for
Historic Districts
Outside it's a cool spring after-
noon, and the river slides by
with hardly a ripple. But inside the
Brandywine Conservancy in Chadds
Ford, Pa., things are heating up.
There's this developer, see, who
wants to put up a big new building
right in the middle of a historic dis-
trict, and he's trying to get the design -
review commission's approval. Some
commissioners can't seem to visualize
the old building that will have to be
demolished. Others like the proposed
newcomer—but it's hard to tell ex-
actly what it looks like because the
only drawing available is a sketch on a
paper towel.
"Don't let him tear that old building
down," a member of the historical so-
ciety says. "It's pretty. And besides,
it's on the National Register."
The developer is on his feet in a
flash. "Oh come on. You've got a lot of
buildings on the Register. You'll never
miss this one." Then the president of
the chamber of commerce offers the
clincher: "Downtown needs new life
more than it needs another old build-
ing. This project will bring jobs to the
community."
Commission members stir in their
chairs. Finally one clears his throat
and says, "I move that we approve
this project. After all, it's not as bad as
some we've approved."
That does it. The audience breaks
up in laughter, and even the "devel-
oper" grins and applauds. His feelings
are not hurt, because he isn't really a
developer. He's an actor, just like the
"mayor" and the chamber "presi-
dent." The mock commission meeting
has been part of a National Trust-
hponsored workshop on historic dis-
tricts. The performance illustrated
how not to run a meeting, but it had
he uncomfortable ring of truth.
Trust attorney Frank Gilbert, who
set up the workshop and several oth-
ers like it around .the country, proba-
bly has been to more historic -district
commission meetings than anyone in
the nation. More than 20 years ago
Frank helped develop New York
City's Landmarks Preservation Com-
mission. His work to save Grand Cen-
tral Terminal led ultimately to the U.S.
Supreme Court's 1978 ruling uphold-
ing New York's preservation ordi-
nance. Since he joined the Trust in
1975, Frank has helped scores of com-
munities enact preservation ordi-
nances and set up effective commis-
sions to run them.
The nation's first ordinance was
passed in Charleston in 1931. Today,
due in part to the Grand Central deci-
sion, local preservation laws are in
place in more than 1,200 communi-
ties, including Miami Beach, where
most of the Art Deco -style structures
hadn't even been built when Charles
ton enacted its ordinance. Frank Gi'
bert has had a hand in writing sever: i
of those ordinances, and he has spent
hundreds of hours counseling, en-
couraging and commiserating with
commission members.
Fortunately, Frank doesn't work
alone. Since its formation a few years
ago, the National Alliance of Pres-
ervation Commissions often has
teamed up with Frank to offer on-site 4
assistance to commissions with ques-
tions or problems or a case of jitter
At the Pennsylvania workshop, Fra k
shares the podium with Bernie Call. i,
chairman of the alliance, and Cheri] i n
Widell, the executive director.
Frank likes to remind commission
members that they are charged with
providing "services, standards, con-
trols and incentives" to owners and
residents in their districts. Listening to
H6rORic PRtse mAnoN
the talk, it's clear that this is no
job. Everyone seems to use mi
jargon. They talk about "early -warn-
ing systems," about being "in the
trenches" or on "the firing line."
And no wonder. Commission mem-
bers, rarely enjoy the luxury of dab-
bling in preservation as a matter of
theory. They deal in face-to-face nego-
tiation, telling an irate developer why
he can't raze a building, helping
homeowners to find a paint color
more suitable than the Tahiti sunset
cerise they have their hearts set on.
And to make matters worse, their du-
ties frequently bring them into con-
frontations with their neighbors.
Gilbert and the other speakers can-
didly list the problems and pitfalls.
There is talk about lawsuits and liabil-
ity. There is worry over the issue of
regulation of religious property. ("It's
history vs. God," says one speaker,
"and who wants to choose sides?")
And there's discussion of the trend to-
ward designation of significant interi•
ors as well as facades.
Commission members are giver
lots of advice. Keep good records, M
are admonished. Avoid even the
MW
of conflict of interest.
("Don't just abstain from voting. Get
up and leave the room.") Take the
mayor to lunch once in a while. Reach
decisions that meet the needs of the
property owner. ("Don't offer Cadillac
solutions to a property owner who has
(Chevrolet resources.") And above all, f
remember the Supreme Court says
that preservation commissions are h
gal and beneficial.
Why would someone agree to take
on such responsibilities? "I just like
old buildings," they say, or "It's my
duty to the community." Bernie Cal-
lan says: "If we don't do a good job of
conveying the values of preservation
to the movers and shakers in town, it's ° 's
our old buildings that wind up being
moved and shaken."
Bernie knows how to measure the <t;;
success of a commission. "At first, you ..`y
see a lot of ex -friends crossing t�le `
street to avoid you. But then one c v
somebody crosses over to your side a
thank you for what you're doing for
the community. That's when
know you've arrived."
Thanks to the work of people like
Frank Gilbert and Bernie Callan,
there's more and more jaywalking go-
ing on out there. —Dwight Young
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the talk, it's clear that this is no
job. Everyone seems to use mi
jargon. They talk about "early -warn-
ing systems," about being "in the
trenches" or on "the firing line."
And no wonder. Commission mem-
bers, rarely enjoy the luxury of dab-
bling in preservation as a matter of
theory. They deal in face-to-face nego-
tiation, telling an irate developer why
he can't raze a building, helping
homeowners to find a paint color
more suitable than the Tahiti sunset
cerise they have their hearts set on.
And to make matters worse, their du-
ties frequently bring them into con-
frontations with their neighbors.
Gilbert and the other speakers can-
didly list the problems and pitfalls.
There is talk about lawsuits and liabil-
ity. There is worry over the issue of
regulation of religious property. ("It's
history vs. God," says one speaker,
"and who wants to choose sides?")
And there's discussion of the trend to-
ward designation of significant interi•
ors as well as facades.
Commission members are giver
lots of advice. Keep good records, M
are admonished. Avoid even the
MW
of conflict of interest.
("Don't just abstain from voting. Get
up and leave the room.") Take the
mayor to lunch once in a while. Reach
decisions that meet the needs of the
property owner. ("Don't offer Cadillac
solutions to a property owner who has
(Chevrolet resources.") And above all, f
remember the Supreme Court says
that preservation commissions are h
gal and beneficial.
Why would someone agree to take
on such responsibilities? "I just like
old buildings," they say, or "It's my
duty to the community." Bernie Cal-
lan says: "If we don't do a good job of
conveying the values of preservation
to the movers and shakers in town, it's ° 's
our old buildings that wind up being
moved and shaken."
Bernie knows how to measure the <t;;
success of a commission. "At first, you ..`y
see a lot of ex -friends crossing t�le `
street to avoid you. But then one c v
somebody crosses over to your side a
thank you for what you're doing for
the community. That's when
know you've arrived."
Thanks to the work of people like
Frank Gilbert and Bernie Callan,
there's more and more jaywalking go-
ing on out there. —Dwight Young
TAX REFORM PASSES
A four-year exercise has been completed
by a large majority of the Congress and
signed by the President. Is tax reform put
to rest? Can taxpayers and businesses make
decisions without the nagging worry of tax
change every year? The answer, unhappily,
is "no" and we already see a technical
corrections bill on the horizon in '87. As
you begin to put tax reform '86 into prac-
tice let us know how it looks for rehab.
We are expecting to be in line if changes
are warranted!
For now, PA provides a synopsis of the
changes made to the rehab credits by- The
Tax Reform Act of 1986.
REHAB INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT CHANGES
The modifications in the new lay
generally apply to buildings placed ii
service after 1986. The 1986 act signifi
cantly modifies the rehabilitation credit
to 208 for certified historic structure:
and 108 for other buildings placed in ser.
vice before 1936. As under previous law
certified historic structures can be resi
dential or nonresidential, but other build
ings must be nonresidential.
The definition has also been revised foi
those parts of the original building that
must be retained in the rehabilitation. T(
qualify for the credit, buildings other
than certified historic structures, mus
retain at least 758 of the existing exter-
nal walls (508 asexternal walls), and a
least 758 of the building's internal frame-
work. The walls test is repealed for certi-
fied historic structures.' As under pre-
vious law, certified historic structure
must abide by the Secretary of the Inte-
rior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
The basis for depreciation of an
rehabilitated building is reduced by th
full amount of any rehabilitation credit
claimed. Depreciation periods will be 27.5
years for residential projects and 31.5
years for nonresidential.
PASSIVE LOSS RULES
In present law, there are no limitations
on how an investor can reduce income. -Under
new law, however, losses and credits aris-
ing from investments in passive activities
will be allowed to offset only income from
passive investments. There is no limitation
to the amount of passive income one may
offset, but there is a minimum tax require-
.... — – —
REHAB RETAINED
APPNDI(
(stocks and bonds) income are c ass f ed as
active income.
Special rules will benefit investors in
historic rehabilitations, low-income hous-
ing, and active partners. The rules will
allow these investors to use credits (for
historic and low income) and losses and
credits (for active investors) to offset
the tax on up to $25,000 of ordinary income
per year. At the top personal tax rate
of 288, this $25,000 set-aside allows an
investor to use up to $7,000 of tax credit
per year. These special benefits phase-out
for rehab and low-income investors with
adjusted gross income (AGI) between
$200,000 and $250,000, and for active part-
ners with AGI between $100,000 and
$150,000.
Investments made before the enactment
date (the day the. President signs the bill)
will be subject to a four-year phase-in of
the rule. For example, in 1987 investors
will be able to use only 658 of their
losses and credits from_.passive. activities
to offset their ordinary income. The
phase-in will continue at 408 in 188, 20%
in '89, and 108 in '90. Investments made
after the enactment date will not be al-
lowed the phase-in (this is referred to as
the Mitchell amendment).
t EFFECTIVE DATES AND TRANSITION RELIEF FOR
REHAB PROJECTS
t For projects underway or scheduled to be
completed after January 1, 1987, transition
relief is given, allowing use of present
law benefits for historic, projects (258
s credit, 1/2 adjustment to basis, and 19-
year depreciation) and reduced benefits for
non -historic projects (138 and 108 credits,
y full adjustment to basis, and 19 -year de -
e preciation). Criteria for transition relief
require the property to be placed in ser-
vice by January 1, 1994, and:
(A) the rehabilitation of a building be
completed pursuant to a written contract
that was binding on March 1, 1986, OR
(B) the rehabilitation be incurred in
connection with 'property (including any
leasehold interest) acquired before March
2, 1986, or acquired on or after such date
pursuant to a written contract that was
binding on March 1, 1986, AND
(1) parts 1 and 2 of the Historic Pre-
servation Certification Application were
filed with the Department of the Interior
(or its designee) before March 2, 1986, OR
All rental real estate income is classi- (2) the lesser of $1 million or 58 of
fied as "passive" income while ordinary the cost of the rehab is incurred before
salary, wages, business, and portfolio March 2, 1986, or is required to be incurr-
ed pursuant to -. a vrit+ten::<,cantract which was
�bindintx on March 1, 196.
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APPENDIX D
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POTLUCK. SUPPER
q=Wfor
ALL FAMILIES OF THE RIVERSIDE DRIVE
HISTORIC DISTRICT !!
with
A SHORT Business Meeting and A
Very INTERESTING short Program
Thursgay,Oct. 23, 1986
6:00 P.M. Y.W.C.A. DINING ROOM
Please R'.S.V.P.
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by October 19,1981 -
CALL: Lois Raley (233-2563)
or
Diane Corbett (233-9926)
(BRING YOUR OWN TABLE SERVICE,
PLATES, CUPS & SILVERWARE'! )
MEETING REPORT
M I ' ii-is`',1:.lAi,':A -- L41dE:tMr''iF.'KS & THEIR PROTECTION
411 October 3, 1986
10:00 a.m.
APPENDIX E
RE: Annexation of the Savidge/Coy Residence on Cleveland Road
Attending: Mayor Robert Buetter
C:i,r• is Huff , C tx Planner
Joann Sporleder, President, HPC:
Karen Kiemnec, Director, HPC
The group met to discuss the proposed annexation of the Savidge/Coy
Residence at 16327 Cleveland Road. A petition for annexation of the
property was recently f i l ed. The petition was withdrawn, t'1 it`v'because
it did not meet the contiguity requirement. '1n order for a. property to be
annexed, it must abut current Mishawaka bound.a.rie•_. In this case, the
boundary l i ne goes to the we=t right-of-way of Lest Street ._+.nth the south
boundary l i ne of U.S. i (see map). Mayor Buetter and Mr. Huff indicated
that it is not their intention th.a,t commercialism should go any further
east than the Lea Street where the city bound•a.ries currently end. They
stated that in order- ft_tr the Savidge/Coy property to be annexed, a. separate
ordinance would have to be introduced tso annexL_+, e + Street and U.S. 23 north
of the cemetery. They further indicated that they would not introduce such
an ordinance.
The group discussed whether or not the Savidge/Coy property or any csther=.
•could remain under the HPC :jurisdiction (by agreement for contract) if they
were annexed. Mayor Buetter and Mr. Huff did not feel that would be
possible but that HPC would lose jurisdiction if annexation took place.
:Another option discussed was making donation of a facade easement a.
requirement of annexation. Mayor Buetter and Mr. Huff felt that t ci=tUtd be
done but only by the Common Counc i l .
Everyone agreed that Mishawaka needs to have its cs1,+:tn historic di tr•ict
commission. i'``is. K i emnec indicated th•a.t she would contact a representative
from Beiger Heritage and LeRoy Troyer to see if they would be interested i n
serving on a committee to begin to take the steps sto set up .a,
Mishawaka Historic District Commission. She will call M r• . Huff to =. e t up a
committee meeting with f:ity representatives as soon as possible.
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REPORT OF COLLECTIONS
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Indiana.
(Governmental Unit) (County)
Collections for Period 19— to 19
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Amount
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TOTAL AMOUNT COLLECTED
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct report of collections due the above named governmental
unit for the period shown.
Dated this day of 19
NOTE
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issue an official receipt for the collections re-
mitted. (Title of Officer)
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STATE a f INDIANA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
State Office Building
James M. Ridenour
DIRECTOR
Dear Friend:
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APPENDIX F
INDIANAPOLIS, 46204
September 26, 1986
A National Park Service program evaluation team from the Mid -Atlantic Regional Office will
be in Indianapolis on.November 17-19, 1986, to conduct an on-site program review of the
Indiana historic preservation office located at 202 North Alabama Street, Indianapolis,
Indiana, 46204.
The State program review is conducted pursuant to the requirements of the National
Historic Preservation Act and covers requirements and standards in the Procedures for
Approved State and Local Government Historic Preservation Programs 36 CFR 61, the
National Register Programs Guideline (NPS -49), and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
and Guidelines for Archeoloov and Historic Preservation.
The principal objectives of the program review will be to:
1. Determine if the State historic preservation office is operating at a satisfactory
level in implementing the requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act,
as amended. The program requirements are: legal authority and State Historic
Preservation Officer designation, State staff and State Review Board qualifications
and composition, Historic Preservation Fund grant management, the State survey, the
• National Register program, comprehensive preservation planning, review and compliance,
the Certified Local Government program, public education, public participation, tech-
nical assistance to government agencies, and other activities such as preservation
tax incentives.
2. Assess the.policies, practices, and administrative controls used by the SHPO organ-
ization to: a) verify that grant funds are expended only for eligible activities
that are accomplished according to Federal laws, regulations, and the terms and
conditions of the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) grants; and, b) enforce management
practices to prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement in grant -assisted activities.
This office invites you or your organization to comment on State's performance in implement-
ing the program requirements noted in the objectives above. All these requirements will be
examined by NPS during the on-site evaluation.
We ask that pertinent comments be expressed in writing and sent to: Ms. Lee Gurney, 600
Arch Street, Room 9414,'Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106. Comments must be received no
later than 10 working days prior to the NPS on-site evaluation. Copies of the evaluation
report will be sent to each commentor by the NPS Regional Office.
Very truly yours,
James M. Ridenour
State Historic Preservation Officer
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"EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"
APPENDIX G
MEETING REPORT
FREDRICKSON HOUSE REPAIR*"3
October S a !F86
3:00
_-
3:00 P.M.
RE: Discussion on repairs of the Fredrickson House
Attending: F. Peter Braasch, l s.t Source Bank
Bruce Haupert, Contractor
Karen Kiemnec,
HPC
As a result of the meeting the following decisions were made:
Mr. Braasch will locate the materials which were removed from th.e front
(east) porch '_•gip that the medal l ions• (rosettes) can be remolded from the cold
newel posts and attached is the new newel posts. He wi l l also check: to see
if the urns are in safekeeping for future use. Mr. Braasch will check: to
see of the damage to the wrought iron fence s. the west and of the north Side
and the mate in the center of the north side: and the damage to the candy
store west torch roof will l be
- l: covered by insurance.
Mr. Ha.upert agreed to: complete the front (east) porch newel posts by
covering them witil a. top grade of wood; install the rosettes on the newel
posts if they can be removed from the old newel posts, otherwise, he wi l l
duplicate the old ones; replace poor quality boa.rds as needed on the rear
(northwest) porch -treads, on the side (north) porch -risers, and on the
front feast; porch -treads; install the missing baluster on the rear
nor•thwes•t)porch. Mr. Hau pert will i then bill 1 the Trust De pa. t
F i= p r merit. for the
extra work he did on the porches which needed new stringers.
Ms.. Kiemnec agreed to find someone capable of repairing the wrought iron
fence.
Mr. Braasch and Ms. Kiemnec discussed setting up another meeting soon to
discuss other repairs to the bu i 1 d i r'g as per David G i bnex `s• inspection and
report on the house. They agreed that such a. meeting, involving all
necessary participants, would address repairs which were required to
prevent further damage to the building.
10/14/86
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File: TREAS REP OCT
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GRAND TOTAL $40,950.00
SMALL TOWN SURVEY $10.00
•
CURRENT BILLS
$0.00
$41.39
$0.00
$52.50
$0.00
$5.70
$22.86
$13.72
$0.00
$217.00
$0.00
$0.00
$26.25
$0.00
$0.00
$379.42
$1,083.11
$924.35
$2,007.46
YEAR TO DATE
$134.39
$258.84
$204.28
$88.50
$195.22
$51.80
$317.29
$203.76
$67.15
$387.23
$0.00
$0.00
$500.43
$50.00
$0.00
$2,458.89
$14,055.12
$16,850.00
$30,905:12
$2,386.88 $33,364.01
$0.00
QUIETUS
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$56.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$56.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$56.00
$540.94 $84.94
Page 1
11/10/86
BALANCE
$15.61
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$ .50
$8.20
$26.71
$34.24
$2.85
$371.38
$500.00
$50.00
$73.75
$0.00
$19.87
$1,103.11
$6,544.88
$0.00
$6,544.88
$7,647.99
$777.23
LINE
ITEM
REV BUDGET 1986
(212)
POSTAGE
$150
$150.00
(213)
TRAVEL
$200
$258.84
(214)
MILEAGE
$200
$204.28
(215)
BOOKS
$100
$88.50
(220)
CONF EXP
$200
$195.72
(241),PRINTING
$ 30
$60.00
(242)-LNDMK
AD
$300
$282.00
(243)
PHOTOG
$250
$238.00
(252)
EQUIPMENT
$ 70
$70.00
(261)
LEGAL SERV
$900
$758.61
(263)
TECH ASST
$500
$500.00
(265)
LEGAL NOTE
$ 50
$50.00
(360)
OFFICE SUP
$450
$574.18
(570)
DUES
$ 50
$50.00
(571)
SUBSCRIP
$ 50
$19.87
TOTAL
$3,500.00
J
HISTORIC PRES FUND
$20,600.00
CLG FIND
$16,850.00
J
TOTAL
$37,450.00
GRAND TOTAL $40,950.00
SMALL TOWN SURVEY $10.00
•
CURRENT BILLS
$0.00
$41.39
$0.00
$52.50
$0.00
$5.70
$22.86
$13.72
$0.00
$217.00
$0.00
$0.00
$26.25
$0.00
$0.00
$379.42
$1,083.11
$924.35
$2,007.46
YEAR TO DATE
$134.39
$258.84
$204.28
$88.50
$195.22
$51.80
$317.29
$203.76
$67.15
$387.23
$0.00
$0.00
$500.43
$50.00
$0.00
$2,458.89
$14,055.12
$16,850.00
$30,905:12
$2,386.88 $33,364.01
$0.00
QUIETUS
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$56.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$56.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$56.00
$540.94 $84.94
Page 1
11/10/86
BALANCE
$15.61
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$ .50
$8.20
$26.71
$34.24
$2.85
$371.38
$500.00
$50.00
$73.75
$0.00
$19.87
$1,103.11
$6,544.88
$0.00
$6,544.88
$7,647.99
$777.23
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APPENDIX A
What's Hiding Under the Siding Issue
in Florissant, Missouri?
A two year struggle between the historic district com-
mission in Old Town Florissant and a property owner
remains unresolved. The Old Town Commission has de-
sign review jurisdiction over 60 blocks of an historic
district protecting the character of the French colonial
town which was settled by trappers and guides exploring
the West. The district and ordinance were established in
1973 and is one of the most well established historic areas
in Missouri.
The property owner began making changes last Fall to
his French colonial house without a building permit or
certificate from the commission. The changes planned for
the building included vinyl siding, turned posts, a scal-
loped fascia board, spindled railing, concrete steps and a
stained glass door with the intent of converting the house
into the Queen Anne style. The proposed changes do not
meet the established guidelines which were designed to
maintain the integrity of structures within the district.
Since the City originally summoned the property own-
er to appear before Municipal Court for not receiving the
necessary permits, the issue has been the focus of a series
of hearings by the Planning and Zoning Commission and
the City Council and a countersuit against the city by the
property owner. The latest development is a request by
the property owner to demolish the building. The owner
has been requested to withdraw this latest application
until the St. Louis Circuit Court has ruled on the case.
The property, owner has been offered assistance and
guidance by a number of groups in the community includ-
ing Historic Florissant who offered to properly reside the
house free of charge in exchange for a 15 -year easement.
Because the property owner was not informed that the
property was located in an historic district at the time of
property settlement, as required by local law, the local
title company has also offered funds to bring the property
into conformance with the guidelines.
Fortunately, according to former Commission Chair-
man Rosemary Davison, the controversy "has not had
damaging repercussions" on surrounding communities
considering the adoption of local historic district ordi-
nances.
She stated that the lesson learned by the community
which should be heeded by others is that "you have to
keep reminding people of the importance of the landmark
district, especially new people who are not aware of the
stability that the regulations bring to the neighborhood."
She emphasized that even in well established historic
districts, "you can never let up on public education."
Other communities facing major controversies can
team from the Florissant experience. "In the beginning it
was not taken seriously enough," according to Davison, "a
lot of damage was done by the news media before we were
able to rally the supporters of the district."
The controversy continues in the community. The
City Council is considering a change to the ordinance
which would allow vinyl siding on landmark structures.
The Commission is seeking examples of guidelines or
ordinances from communities which have chosen to disal-
low the use of vinyl siding on landmark structures. For
more information on this case or to send a copy of your
guidelines or ordinance, write Chairman Steinbrugh, 406
Rue St. Louis, Florissant, MO 63031.
The Comstock
Is Not Undermined!
Plans for a twenty acre open pit mine to be located in
the Silver City area of the Comstock Historic District,
Nevada have been turned down by a 4-1 vote by the Lyon
County Commissioners. The vote against plans by the
Nevex Gold Co., Inc. protects the integrity of this
National Historic Landmark. It is the first mining permit
ever refused in the history of the County, and perhaps in
the State. Larry Wahrenbrock, staff to the Comstock
Historic District Commission, and NAPC state rep re-
ports, "it is a major step toward protecting the historic
district. " The Silver City Residents Association launched
a major public education campaign which was a key to the
successful outcome. For more information contact Larry
at the Comstock Historic District Commission, Box 128,
Virginia City, NV 89440.
REGIONAL VIEW
Michigan Historic District
Enabling Legislation to be
Amended
With the help of State Senator Richard Fessler, the
Michigan Historic DistrictNetwork has proposed amend-
ments to Act No. 169, Section 2 and 5 of the Public Act
of 1970, the state enabling legislation for historic districts
in Michigan. The Senate has passed the amendment by a
33-1 vote.
The amendments will allow review of all structures or
sites (both historic and non -historic) within an historic
district. In the past, an opinion by the state attorney
general had disallowed review of non -historic properties
within a Michigan Historic District by the local historic
district commission. This limitation had the potential to
damage the integrity of many of Michigan's historic dis-
tricts.
This amendment will also insure that local historic
districts and legislation can be certified for use with the
Economic Recovery Tax Act — the tax incentives for
rehabilitation of historic properties and the right to utilize
the Certified Local Government program in communities
with historic districts.
Additional amendments include a requirement for all
Commissions to establish rules of procedure and treat-
ment standards to avoid the charge that rulings are made
on an arbitrary or capricious basis. This will protect both
the Commission and the local municipality in the event
of an individual court action. The amendments also in-
clude a provision which allows the local legislative body
to prescribe additional "activities, projects and programs
... that foster historic preservation activities ... in
addition to those prescribed in this act." The amendments
will be considered by the State House of Representatives
beginning September 9.
The Michigan Historic District Network will be hold-
ing a training session on November 8, 1986 in Muskegon,
Michigan. For more information contact Michigan
Historic District Network Treasurer and NAPC Michigan
State Rep, Louisa Pieper at Ann Arbor HDC, 312 South
Division, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, (313) 996-3008.
The Alliance Review is published six times a year by the
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions, Suite 332,
Hall of States, 444 North Capitol Street, Washington, D.C.
20001, (301) 663-6820. Editor, Cherilyn Widell.
Connecticut Historic District
Study Nears Completion
A major study of Connecticut's Historic Districts and
Commissions is nearing completion by historian and
NAPC State Rep Bill Devlin. A handbook for historic
district commissioners will be published in the Fall of
1986. After 30 months of work which included attending
commission meetings, reviewing minutes and working
closely with commissioners, Devlin has made some inter-
esting findings according to a report in the Connecticut
Trust for Historic Preservation.
Devlin observed, "The idea that all commissioners are
reactionary is false. They are people who enjoy and value
history and architecture and the aesthetic qualities of
their particular environment and they don't want to see
them lost."
According to Devlin, Commissions have not built on
the public interest of historic preservation. "Most com-
missions neglect education and interpretation and tend
merely to be regulators. I can understand that since they 1
are volunteers with full-time jobs. But I would argue that •
to be effective, historic district commissions should con-
tinually reinforce their value to the community and to
district residents through cooperation with other local
groups — and particularly with schools."
Devlin found that, "The commissions I studied that
were most effective had someone with design experience
on board who could visualize a resident's proposal. Com-
missions are effecting change. They are the catalysts, and
people need help."
For more information or a copy of the handbook which
will be available later this year, contact the Connecticut
Historical Commission, 59 South Prospect Street, Hart-
ford, CT 06106.
NAPC Board Members in the News
After a lengthy recovery from a serious automobile acci-
dent, we are happy to report that Dan Kidd, formerly with
the Lincoln, Nebraska Historic Preservation Commission •
is now Preservation Planner with the Wichita, Kansas
Historic Landmark Preservation Committee. Con-
gratulations Dan!
NEWS YOU CAN USE
18Keeping an eye on your windows... The first National
Conference on Rehabilitating Windows in Historic
Buildings will provide a comprehensive look at state-of-
the-art repair and maintenance techniques including en-
ergy issues, replacement options, etc. Conference Dates:
December 2-4, 1986, Sheraton Boston Hotel and Towers,
Boston. For more information write: The Window Con-
ference, P.O. Box 27080, Central Station, Washington,
D.C. 20038.
On the Street Where You Live and How to Look at Your
Town are both excellent publications your commission
can use to understand the context for historic buildings in
your community. The first was published by the Indiana
statewide organization and the second by the Iowa SHPO.
Single copies are available free of charge from Historic
Landmarks of Indiana, 3402 Boulevard Place, In-
dianapolis, IN 46208 and the State Historical Depart-
ment of Iowa, Division of Historic Preservation, B-13
MacLean Hall, Iowa City, Iowa 52240.
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Help the religious properties in your community with
this handy publication ... "Energy Conservation and
Restoration of Stained Glass Windows," which includes a
checklist for determining if a stained glass window needs
restoration. Single copies are available free of charge from
J & R Lamb Studios, P.O. Box 291, Philmont, NY 12565.
Need ideas for CLG projects or local historic preserva-
tion programs? Ask your state historic preservation officer
for a copy of the brand new videotape entitled, "Preserva-
tion Possibilities" which shows examples from com-
munities across the country.
The Hotel Del Coronado, a California landmark located
in Coronado is celebrating its 100th Birthday in 1988 and
needs your help in locating artifacts, stories, or personnel
associated with the Hotel. If you have any information or
ideas for their celebration contact Patricia L. Anderson,
Hotel Del Coronado, 1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado,
CA 92118, (619) 522-8040.
Start my membership in the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions
and subscription to The Alliance Review right away!
Membership Categories:
❑ $10 SUSTAINING (for individuals and commissions with a budget of less than $100)
❑ $50 SUPPORTING (for commissions with a budget of $100 - $5000)
❑ $100 CONTRIBUTING (for commissions with a budget over $5000)
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New Regulations Approved by
Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation
Revised Section 106 Regulations which prescribe how
to avoid adverse effects on historic properties by Federal
agencies have been adopted by the Advisory Council.
The regulations introduce alternative procedures that al-
low federal agencies greater flexibility in developing ways
to resolve conflict.
The most important feature for local commissions is a
new clearly defined role for the participation of local
governments in the consultation and resolution process.
Another important change is a greatly simplified proce-
dure for determining whether a property is eligible for the
National Register. The regulations will take effect on
October 1, 1986. Single copies are available free of charge
from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, The
Old Post Office Building, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue,
N.W., #809, Washington, D.C. 20004.
THE ALLIANCE REVIEW
P. 0. Box 783
Frederick, Maryland 21701
Preservation 20/20
40th National
Preservation Conference
October 15-19, 1986
Kansas City, Missouri
National Trust for
Historic Preservation
1785 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 673-4000
Everything is up to date in Kansas City — you can be
too. Attend the NAPC meeting and workshops on Fri-
day, October 17. Additional sessions are also scheduled
by the National Trust that will be of interest to Commis-
sion members and staff. Of particular interest among the
sessions are: "Making State and Local Laws Work for
Urban Preservation," "Local Regulatory Tools for Old
Commercial Areas," and "Design Challenges for Urban
Areas." • )
Ms. Karen L. Kiemnec
Hist. Pres. Comm., S-
1123 County/City Bldg
South Bend, IN 46601
Bend/St. Jos. Cty
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