Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 1990r� • AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Conference Room A, 3rd Floor County/City Building 7:30 p.m. Regular Monthly Meeting July 16, 1990 A I. Call to Order /YS I.? II. Roll Call III. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness --(Review) 1. 808 Golden - RD V to 2. 528 River Avenue - ED ft6' :r 3. 1041 Riverside Dr. - RD µ' 4. 1120 E. Jefferson - EWA IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes --June 18, 1990 B. Treasurer's Report --May 1990 C. Correspondence D. Committee Reports 1. Certificates of Appropriateness --(Report) a. 2119 Portage Ave. 2. Budget & Finance a. E. Wayne Street District Signage r/ rCf b. County Budget Proposal c. Community Development Grant proposal d. Computer/Computer Stand 3. Legal 4. Historic Districts 5. Historic Landmarks a. 619 N. Cushing --2nd Reading �CS 6. Public Relations & Community Education 7. Personnel a. Staff Review b. Resignation of Research Assistant c. Hiring of New Personnel 8. Staff Reports a. Meeting in Indianapolis July 20-DHPA V. Old Business VI. New Business VII. Hearing of Visitors • VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters IX. Adjournment • MINUTES Third Floor Conference Room County/City Building 7:30 p.m. --Regular Monthly Meeting July 16, 1990 I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. II. Roll Call Members Present: Mr. John Oxian, Mrs. Janeanne Petrass, Mrs. Martha Choitz, Mrs. Joann Sporleder, Mr. Herb Herendeen, Mrs. Lori Dixon - Director, Mr. James Pastor - Survey Manager, Ms. Sandra Boyd - City Attorney. Members Absent: Mr. Odell Newburn, Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, Mr.Jed Eide, Mrs. Jean Dennen. Others Present: Barbara Gatto - 808 Golden. Ave., Barbara Steele - Southhold Restorations. III. Public Hearing • A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1. 808 Golden Avenue (tabled from 6/18/90) Part I: Mrs. Dixon reported that the owner proposes to remove two dead/dying trees on the corner of Riverside and Golden; Remove one tree resting on wires in the back; and remove lower branches of tree in front of 808 Golden. Mrs. Dixon reported that David Barncord recommends that the three dead/dying trees be removed and that the lower branches only be removed from the tree in front of 808 Golden. The three trees being removed will not be replaced. One is too close to other trees to grow correctly; one is too close to the stop sign at the corner; and one is growing through a fence in the back. Mrs. Sporleder moves to approve as stated: Mrs. Choitz seconded. Motion approved. Parts II & III were approved on 6/18/90. 2. 528 River Avenue (tabled from 6/18/90) Mrs. Dixon reported that the owners were to • have contacted her with a revised set of plans, but had not done so and were not present at this meeting. Therefore, the issue remains tabled. 3. 1041 Riverside Drive (tabled 6/18/90) • Mrs. Dixon reported that Mr. Barncord had looked at the dead tree in the front yard and recommended that it be removed and replaced. Mrs. Choitz moved that the owner be permitted to remove the tree and replace as appropriate according to park department listing. 4. 1120 E. Jefferson (second review) Mrs. Dixon reported that this certificate of appropriateness originally requested the removal of two trees in the treelawn; one obviously dead and one still living. The commission originally approved the removal of the dead tree, but not the living tree. Upon review of the landscape by Custom & Moore (arborists), their recommendation is that both trees, as well as one in the yard, be removed, as they suffer from Dutch Elm disease. The original certificate of appropriateness stated that the owners wanted to replant the entire treelawn. Mrs. Choitz moved the the two trees in the treelawn be removed as requested, and that they be replaced with appropriate trees on • the recommendation of the parks department. The commission also recommends that the tree in the yard be included as an amendment to the c. of a. and be removed as well. Mr. Herendeen seconded. Motion approved. IV. Regular Business A. Minutes - June 18, 1990 Mrs. Choitz moved to approve the minutes as submitted; Mr. Herendeen seconded; -Motion approved. B. Treasurer's Report - Jan. - June 1990 Mrs. Choitz moved to file the treasurer's report for audit; Mr. Herendeen seconded; motion approved. C. Correspondence Mrs. Dixon submitted the correspondence for review by the Commission. D. Committee Reports • 1. Certificates of Appropriateness (Reports) 2119 Portage Ave. • Mrs. Dixon reported that the removal of the chimney, tabled in June, was approved by a majority of the commission members (telephone poll). The property owner will remove the chimney down to its entrance into the roofline, and rebuild with red brick, to match if possible, or a brownish brick. 2. Budget & Finance a) E. Wayne Street Signage Mrs. Dixon reported that the city had completed signs for the district and that as soon as the city receives payment for the signage. they will install the signs as requested. Mrs. Dixon also reported that the County Commissioners had tabled the HPC request for an appropriation to the budget for the 1990-91 grant to allow them the opportunity to look into the possibility that the monies had already been allotted at the beginning of the year. Mrs. Dixon stated that, if they • do take the monies from the existing HPC budget allotment, the commission would still have several thousand dollars. Mr. Herendeen moved that, in light of the current financial situation, the monies be expended for signage for East Wayne Street as requested; Mrs. Petrass seconded. Motion approved. b) County Budget Proposal Mrs. Dixon reported that the county budget proposals will be coming to her shortly. She asked the commission's approval to request the same amount ($38,100) for the 1991 year. Mrs. Choitz so moved; Mrs. Petrass seconded. Motion approved. Mr. Oxian asked about the city budget. Mrs. Dixon stated that she had been unable to obtain information about the budget. 410 Community Development Grant Proposal Mrs. Dixon reported that she was in the process of applying for Community Development grant monies. She suggested that the commission request • $8000 as in the past. Mr. Oxian stated that Mrs. Dixon request $13,600 as received this year, unless a portion of that amount is included in the city budget. d) Computer/Computer Stand Mrs. Dixon reported that the commission had received its new computer and printer. She stated that the computer <' does not fit on the stand well. Mrs. Dixon stated that a new computer stand could be purchased at a later date, funding permitting. Mrs. Choitz suggested that the commission wait to make a decision on a new stand until later in the year. 3. Legal a) New City Attorney to represent HPC. Ms. Boyd stated that Mr. Chapleau had been promoted, thus he would no longer be serving as the City Attorney's representative to the HPC, and that no replacement had yet been appointed. • Mr. Oxian asked if she would be interested in the position, but Ms. Boyd stated that she did not believe she had a choice; that the decision was entirely up to the City Attorney. If the HPC had a preference, they could certainly make such a statement to the City Attorney. 4. Historic Districts No Report 5. Historic Landmarks ;r Fr <, x a) 619 Cushing St. �`� Mr. Oxian gave second reading on 619 .,e? �,-, ruk �. _•c J/ Cushing. Mrs. Sporleder moved to approve f.4 granting landmark status; Mr. Herendeen seconded. Motion approved. 6. Public Relations & Community Education No Report 7. Personnel a) Staff Review Preliminary review conducted during personnel committee meeting preceeding • full commission meeting. Interviews with the staff will be conducted at a • later date. b) Resignation of Research Assistant Tabled for review by personnel x Q 7410 .� o f ., c v Q a c) Hiring committee. of New Personnel Mrs. Dixon stated that notices have been posted with the Personnel Department to hire a surveyor to replace Mr. Pastor in his former position. 8. Staff Reports a. Meeting with DHPA Mrs. Dixon stated that on Friday, July 20th, she would be meeting with the state office to deliver the completed grant products and to discuss the new grants. V. Old Business VI. New Business a) Trees Mrs. Dixon stated that Mr. Arthur James has voiced concern over the proposed widening of Edison Road • between Ironwood and Rosemary. The original plans show several old oak trees being removed, including some in front of his home. In his discussion with the city, the city has stated that, under the revised plan, only two or three trees will come out. Mrs. Sporleder moved that the commission write a letter, documenting their age and significance. The letter should be sent to the Common Council and the City Engineer. Mr. Herendeen seconded b) Landscaping Mrs. Sporleder suggested that the commission consider developing a survey of the important trees and landscaping features of the city and, later, the county (significant public landscaping). Mr. Herendeen and Mrs. Petrass asked if there were grant monies available for such a project and what guidelines are available. Mrs. Sporleder suggested the Urban Forestry grants. Mrs. Choitz stated that the commission could have some kind of statement that would describe the types of features which would require notification • of the Commission prior to removing the landscape features. Mrs. Petrass asked how the park department is involved in the street widening/environmental impact statements. The commission suggested that the staff determine who is conducting the required environmental impact statements for these projects. Mrs. Choitz stated that whatever committee is responsible for such matters, should begin research to develop a procedure and wording for including review of landscape features impacted by city, county, state, and federal projects in the enabling ordinance of the HPC. Mrs. Sporleder summarized by stating that the commission needs to construct a method of doing an inventory, develop standards for determining importance, and develop an ordinance. They do not have to be in that order. Perhaps an ordinance should come first. Mrs. Dixon suggested that perhaps such activities could be included in the upcoming grant proposals (November 1990). Mr. Pastor stated that the survey has encompassed some of the more prominant features, such as brick streets. Mrs. Choitz suggested that the brick streets be designated on some form of plat map or mapping system for the survey. Mrs. Dixon stated that she would contact the National Trust to see if any other city has tried such a method and try to see what could be put together on a grant. VII. Hearing of Visitors No Report VIII. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters No Report _ IX. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. 11 • • .STAFF REPORT Donna Friedline 1120 E. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN PROPOSAL The owner proposes to remove two trees in the treelawn, as per the Certificate of Appropriateness issued in May 1990. Representatives of Custom & Moore have seen the trees and believe the tree which is still green is also suffering from Dutch Elm disease, as is another tree in the owner's yard. Custom & Moore recommend that the trees all be removed so as not to spread the disease to other, healthy trees. STANDARDS Building Site and Landscaping: Recommended Trees and plant materials that must be removed should be immediately replaced by suitable flora. RECOMMENDATION The staff recommends that both trees on the treelawn and the diseased tree in the yard be removed as per the recommendation of Custom & Moore, and that the trees be planted. Those trees in • the treelawn must be replanted with one of the species approved by the parks department. • • • • CORRESPONDENCE A. Southhold Newsletter June/July 1990 B. Notification of Regional meeting of Indiana Main Street Program. C. MACIAF June 18, 26, July 2, 9, & 16, 1990 Plans on File D Indl!Ana Main Street Missive Spring 1990 E. lMeridian in Rippm Brochure. F. Common Bond Winter/Spring 1990 G. Historic -Preservation July/August 1990 H. 1989 Annual Report from Economic Development. i• Invitation from NIHS for preview party at Copshahlom. J. Brochure for Dow Corning Seamless Roof Systems. K. CRM Bulletin Volume 13, No. 3. L. MACIAF Monitor M. Seminar on how to give exceptional customer service. N. Indiana Preservationist July -August 1990. O. Brochure for Urban Waterfronts conference. P. Forum Newsletter May 1990 Q. National Trust Conference Info. R. Recycling Today magazine S. NIHS News,letter Summer Quarter 1990 T. Brochure for Association of Indiana Museums Annual Mtg. U. Historic Preservation News V. Invitation to free seminar on PC Networking from Information Decisions, Inc. W. Internship Notice from DNR X. Invitation to Masonry Contractors' program on 4" brick bearing walls.