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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 1990• C] 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 May 21, 1990 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness - (Review) Corners of Monroe & Edgewater/Bronson & Edgewater - ED IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes - March 19, 1990 B. Treasurer's Report - March 1990 C. Correspondence D. Committee Reports 1. Certificates of Appropriateness (Report) a). 600 Block Edgewater --ED b). 517 Edgewater --ED c). 107 W. North Shore Dr.--WNS 2. Budget & Finance - �y 7 0y.:- 3. Legal 4. Historic Districts 5. Historic Landmarks a) 119 LaPorte Avenue --2nd reading b) 1533 Lincolnway West - 2nd reading 6. Public Relations & Community Education 7. Personnel a) Applicant for Survey Manager position 8. Staff Reports V. Old Business A. Studebaker Corridor - Proposals VI. New Business VII. Hearing of Visitors VIII. Announcements & Miscelaneous Matters IX. Adjournment page 6 historicpreservation commission • of south bend and st. joseph county MINUTES Third Floor kconference Room 7:30 p.m. --Regular Monthly Meeting May 21, 1990 I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:37 p.m. II. Roll Call ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798 County -City Building MEMBERS PRESENT: Mrs. Lori Dixon, Mr. John Oxian, Mr. Herb Herendeen, Mrs. Janeanne Petrass, Mrs. Joann Sporleder, Mr. Jed Eide, Mr. David Chapleau, nad Mrs. Jean Dennen. MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Nimtz, Mr. Newburn. ALSO PRESENT: Kevin Boughal, SBT; John Fisher, Lawson -Fisher Associates; Barbara Steele. III. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1) Monroe/Edgewater--Bronson/Edgewater--ED Mrs. Dixon reported that Lawson,.Fisher Associates have been working with the city`�on `twolift "stations, `"one on the corner of Monroe/Edge- water, the other on the corner of Bronson/Edgewater. Mr. Fisher was present to explain the project in detail. Mr. Fisher first pointed out that there were actually three lift stations included in the project --the third being to the west of the river, on Colfax. One of the goals of the project is to eliminate the station on Bronson, for the following reasons; 1) to eliminate the problem of combined sewage overflow (ie sewage spilling into the river during rainstorms, snowmelt etc.) 2) to rid the city of the expense of operating this station and 3) because this station is the smallest of the three. • Mr. Fisher then outlined a two-step plan for •upgrading'the sewer system.. First, the Monroe/Edgewater station will be rehabilitated. Though this rehabilitation will involve extensive contruction, most of the changes will occur deep underground and will therefore not be visible. The only visible alteration will be the presence of two page 7 hand valve operators on the roof of the station. These, Mr. Fisher asserted, are required under environmental law. The second step of the plan would be more costly and involves a separate C of A. It consists of installing a gravity sewer between the Monroe and the Bronson stations. The problem with this proposal, Mr. Fisher said, is that it would involve a lot of deep digging (up to 20 feet) and would mean tearing up and replacing a three -block length of street. The station itself would remain, but become non- functional. Because of the high costs involved, the feasibility of this part of the project is in doubt. A question -and -answer session followed. Mr. Fisher assured the Commission that no yards would be torn up, no trees removed, and no great inconvenience created for the residents of the neighborhood. The results of the projects will be increased efficiency, the elimi- nation of combined overflow, and general upkeep/maintenance; no significant changes to the appearance of the neighborhood will result. SMrs. Sporleder suggested that the brick underlying the asphalt be re -used. Mr. Fisher promised to suggest it but pointed out that I the city would have to be consulted. Mr. Herendeen moved to approve; Mrs. Sporleder seconded; motion approved. Iv. Regular Business • A. Approval of Minutes. Mrs. Choitz moved to approve the minutes as presented; Mrs. Petrass seconded; motion approved. B. Treasurer's Report. Mrs. Pet.rass moved to approve the report as sent; Mr. Herendeen seconded; motion approved. C. Correspondence. See Appendix A. D. Committee Reports. 1) Certificates.of Appropriateness:(report) a) 600 block Edgewater --ED Mrs. Dixon reported that this C of A involves a boathouse on the riverbank. The owner wishes to tear down the existing structure and replace it with one exactly like it. She said she has been advised to "keep an eye on" the owner. Mrs. Choitz objected to the proposal on the grounds. that the existing structure is not the same as the original --which she said was much more attractive. Mrs. Dixon pointed out that the property has changed hands several times since the old boathouse was destroyed. Mr. Oxian suggested the present owner be offered the option of replacing the boathouse after some other design --including the original design. Mrs. Dixon • agreed to do so. page 8 • b) 517 Edgewater --ED Mrs. Dixon reported that the owners wish to install a gaslight beside the house. She did not think it would detract from the property in any way. No existing standards prohibit it. c) 107 W. North Shore--WNS. Mrs. Dixon presented photographs of a tree which the owners wish to r\smove. They agreed that the tree was "truly dead." 2. Budget and Finance. Mrs. Dixon outlined several proposed expenditures. First, she wishes to procure various office supplies, including 30 cardboard tubes for the storage of drawings, paper clips, manila envelopes, etc. She estimated the total cost at $120. She would also like to acquire several archipectural books; she named the books and quoted their prices. Mrs. Sporledei moved to approve; Mrs. Petrass seconded; motion approved. Mrs. Dixon then updated the Commission regarding her search for a new computer. She reported that the state had approved ariy one of the first five computers she had listed, including software and printer. She cited the DTK clone as her own preference, and described some of this model's capabilities. The State Office, however, must amend the HPC grant before she can buy the computer. The primary function of the computer will be data storage. Files will be easy to access using a variety of cross-references. The computer could also be used to type letters, print out survey cards, etc. 3. Legal. No report. a 4. Historic Districts. No report. t 5. Historic Landmarks. - /4- j 0 °" "' V ` �i`" a) 119 LaPorte Avenue --2nd reading. This house, Mr. Oxian reported, was moved from Washington street (beside the Oliver mansion) to its present location about 1910. Mrs. Choitz moved to approve; Mr. Herendeen seconded; motion approved. b) 1533 Lincolnway West --2nd Reading. This includes the exchange building for the Home Telephone Company and the house in front of it. Mrs. Choitz moved to approve; Mrs. Petrass seconded; motion approved. 6. Public Relations and Community Education. No report. 7. Personnel 40a) Mrs. Dixon reported that she has received an application for the position of survey manager and is attempting to set up an interview. The applicant has been contacted by mail but is presently involved in graduation cere- monies. page 9 8. Staff Reports. No report. • V. Old Business A. Studebaker Corridor. See Appendix B. VI. New Business." No report. VII. Hearing�.of Vi`;-itors. No report. VIII. Announcements, Miscellaneous Matters. No report. 11X. Adjournment. Mr. Herendeen moved to adjourn; Mr. Eide seconded; adjourned at 10 p.m. Appendix B ` HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION PROPOSAL: STUDEBAKER CORRIDOR The following information represents a consensus of the Historic Preservation Commission as discussed and approved at their meeting of May 21, 1990. The proposal is listed in a block -by -block format based on the attached map. ` A. The Administration Building and Vandalia Station should be retained. The northern and southern sections of the Transwestern building should be retained, using monies designated for demolition to repair the roof and windows and to clean up the surroundings, thereby placing the remaining portions of the structure in a more marketable position. B. No significant resources have been identified on this block. Any development would not affect known architectural/historic resources. C. The Borden building should be preserved and officially listed on the National Register. Any development that may occur on this block should be accomplished in a manner that does not adversely affect the Borden building. D. The Southern hotel should be retained. The roof should be maintained and the building secured, leaving it in an attractive fashion until such time as it may be developed for use. E. No historic resources have been identified on this block. Any development would not affect known architectural/historic resources. F. The Campbell Box Co. building should be preserved and officially listed on the National Register. National Register eligibility should also be investigated for 1013 S. Main. The other areas of the block may be developed as long as that development does not adversely affect these historic buildings. G. No historic resources have been identified on this block. Any development would not affect known architectural/historic resources. H. If financially feasible, residential properties should 0 be moved to the 1300 block of South Main. Otherwise. no other resources have been identified. Any development on this block should be conducted in a manner which would not detract form the integrity of the properties on the other side of Lafayette Street. I. No historic resources have been identified on this block' Anv development would not affect known architectural/historic resources. J. No historic resources have been identified on this block. Any development would not affect known archit`ctural/historic resources. K. Assuming the building is structurally sound, retain 1201 S. Lafayette for use as office space and investigate the possiblity of listing it on the National Register. Also retain the International Truck building, developing the rest of the block to the benefit of both buildings. L. The Sanitary Milk Company building should be retained and the possibility of listing it on the National Register should be investigated. The remainder of the block should be developed in a manner which would not adversely affect the Sanitary Milk Company building. If economically feasible, residential structures in the Corridor should be moved to this area. Otherwise, the ' block should be developed in a manner which would not detract from the integrity of the structres across Main Street. N. If structurally feasible, the South Bend Foundr� buildinqs should be retained. Official National Register eligibility should be determined which would allow the use of investment tax credits. Future development plans should take this potential eligibility into consideration. O. No historic resources have been identified on this block. Any development would not affect known architectural/historic resources. P. No historic resources have been identified on this block. Any development would not affect known architectural/historic resources. Q. The Carpenter building should be retained, as should the plant gateway off Sample Street. The Avanti and Standard Surplus buildings should be removed, possibly transferring the businesses currently occupying ! ` Standard Surplus to the southern portion of the Transwestern building. .�- • Every effort should _...... made to retain fl t_ many large .. r F:::::a .-_ in the Corridor, N __Ti_. :: These recommendations ;1s ;_ ._:1� I+_ ' that t . i e buildings a .i_. _.. structurally sound. if the buildings to be retained are nol- sound, the Commission would not stand in the way of theii demolition ci s a matter o'i public _ :?. ... L T ARM COMPUTING SERVICES, INC. • 716 S. Main St. South Bend, IN 46618 (219) 233-5971 Located in the Computer Mall QUOTE TO: LAURA DIXON Date Terms: INVOICE # QUANTITY DESCRIPTION PRICE TOTAL ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 286 (AT) systems 1 PACKARD BELL 686/3.5"/40meg/mono/ 1 meg ram $1,395.00 Lincludes dos/microsoft works/ 1 Sirex 286/1 meg/40meg/monochrome 19ms $1,275.00 1 DTK 286-lmeg-40meg-28ms-Monochrome $1,299.00 . 386 SX 1 Sirex 386SX/lmeg/3.5"/40 meg 19ms $1,443.00 1 DTK (our own clone) 386 SX as above $1,395..00 1 PACKARD BELL 386SX/3.5"/1Meg/Mono VGA $1,899.00 386 - 20 mghz machines 1 Sirex 386-20/1 meg/3.5"/40meg 19ms (mini tower) $1,799.00 1 DTK 386-20 1 meg 3.5"/40 meg 28MS $1,699.00 1 Samsung SIS 800-40/1 MEG/3.5" & 5 1/4"/MONO $2,499.00 Printer quote 1 Panasonic 1624 (24 pin printer) w/ purch of system $479.00 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBTOTAL SALES TAX TOTAL PRICE ---------------------------------------------------------------------- • • U • Staff Report City of South Bend Monroe -Edgewater Intersection Proposal The city proposes to rehabilitate the lift station at Monroe and Edgewater, with the majority of the work to be done within the structure below grade except the installation of two 3' valve (indicator) posts to be mounted on top of the existing structure as directed by the Indiana Dept. of Enviornmental Management. A second project; being bid as an alternate, would involve decommissioning the lift station at Edgewater and Bronson, with the structure to remain. An 8" sanitary sewer along Edgewater to the Monroe -Edgewater lift station would be constructed, with the roadway along Edgewater to be removed and replaced, including a new curb and gutter. The existing roadway alignment and width would be maintained. The boat launch constructed by Kevin Smith next to the lift station at Bronson and Edgewater would not be disturbed. (Drawings available for both projects.) Standards Required Distinctive existing features sucha as . . .streets, alleys and building setbacks shall be retained. Prohibited " Existing relationships of buildings and their environments shall not be destroyed through widening existing streets, changing paving materila, or by introducing inappropriately located new streets of parking lots incompatible with the character of the neighborhood. Recommendation The staff recommends that the city be permitted to proceed with their plans, as per drawings and certificates of appropriateness submitted by Lawson -Fisher Associates. The project(s) do not change or alter the landscape, structures, or roadway in any manner other than corrective maintenance. File: ScndQtrl990 APRIL 1990 TREASURER'S REPORT • MARCH BALANCE APR. 4 PASTOR, JAMES MARCH 18 TO 31 APR. 4 BOOKER, LEIGH APRIL 1 TO 14 APR. 4 NIKMAN, MARY APRIL 1 TO 14 APR. 4 NIKMAN, MARY MILEAGE APR. 5 GENE'S CAMERA SUPPLIES APR. 16 VIKMAN, MARY APRIL 18 TO 28 APR. 16 PASTOR, JAMES APRIL 1 TO 14 APR. 16 BOOKER, LEIGH APRIL 18 TO 28 Apr. 16 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAILING FOR MARCH APR. 16 $437.50 SUPPLIES FOR MARCH APR. 17 HLFI POSTERS FOR HP IEEEK APR. 18 NATIONAL TRUST UPGRADE FORUM MEMBERSHIP APR. 27 DILL'S CAMERA BLOCK OF PAN—% FILM r: • Page 1 $58,353.01 $70.00 $6.50 #38565 $455.00 $57,898.01 $70.00 $6.25 #38545 $437.50 $57,460.51 $70.00 $6.50 #38546 $455.00 $57,005.51 $35.33 $56,970.18 #38724 $67.55 $56,902.63 $65.00 $6.50 #38835 $422.50 $56,867.30 $27.00 $6.50 #38836 $175.50 $56,691.80 $70.00 $6.25 #38923 $437.50 $56,254.30 $24.10 $56,230.20 $167.75 $56,062.45 #38866 $16.50 $56,045.95 #38928 $60.00 $55,985.95 #39155 $78.00 $55,907.95 Commission Review of Certificate of Appropriateness Boathouse 600 Block of Edgewater Dr. -- ED LHD Philip C. Beach, Owner Staff Review: In -Kind Replacement Approved: April 18, 1990 Description: Replace all wood on boathouse with wolmanized lumber. The new construction will duplicate exactly the existing fenestration, elevation, screening, etc. Standards: Existing exterior building materials shall be retained. Deterioration of wood materials shall be prevented through repair, cleaning and painting. Whenever possible, the original building materials should be restored. Comments: Much of the wood is rotted on the structure. Because the owner has agreed not to alter the size, shape, materials (other than using wolmanized lumber) or fenestration in any way, this would be considered an in-kind replacement and was approved as such. • • Commission Review of Certificate of Appropriateness 517 Edgewater Dr. -- ED LHD • Joel Mesecar, Owner Staff Review: Appropriate Approved: Apri1.24, 1990 Description: Owner proposed to install gas light, approximately 5' tall, in style similar to existing streetlights. The light would be close to the house to illuminate the sidewalk. Standards: No standards exist regarding lighting or ornamentation (other than vegitation) in the yards of properties within the district. Regarding the district environment as a whole, the standards are as follows: New. . . Streetlights. . . shall be compatible with the character of the neighborhood in size, scale, material and color. . . . Streetlighting. . . which Cis3 out of scale or inappropriate to the neighborhood may not be used. Comments: The property is not rated. The style of light is similar to that of the streetlights. Because of these factors, and because no standards exist which would prohibit such • lighting, the project was approved. 0 Commission Review of Certificate of Appropriateness] 107 W. North Shore Dr. • Mrs. Frank Coussens, Owner Staff Review: Appropriate Approved: May 2, 1990 Description: The owner proposes to remove a dead maple tree from the tree lawn. No replacement proposed at this time. • n 0 Standards: Not Applicable. Comments: Removal of dead trees is traditionally staff approved, barring unique situations requiring approval of the Commission. M E M O R A N D U M • TO: Members of HPC FROM: Lori Dixon, Director RE: Applicant for Survey Manager Position DATE: May 15, 1990 We have a qualified applicant for the Survey Manager position (resume enclosed). I have spoken to Gregory Sekula over the phone, expressing our interest, and have written to him regarding the possibility of an interview. Because Mr. Sekula would have to make a special trip to Indiana to interview with us, I have asked him to determine a time and date convenient for him. He will contact us with a time and date and we will accommodate his schedule. I will notify the commission of the interview as I receive word from Mr. Sekula. • 40 GREGORY A. SEKULA Temporary Address Until June 1, 1989: 671 Metacom Avenue, Apartment 30 Bristol, RI 02809 (401) 253-5204 EDUCATION: Permanent Address: 913 S. Aspen Street Lincolnton, NC 28092 (704) 735-3812 Roger Williams College, Bristol, Rhode Island Bachelor of Science, Historic Preservation, June 1990 Minor: Administration of Public Interest Organizations Deans List Student 3.96/4.0 Cumulative G.P.A. "The Regeneration and Management of Historic Towns and Cities in England," West Dean College Study Program, July 1989 DEMONSTRATED SKILLS: • - Adaptive Reuse - Architectural - Deed Research - Fund Raising. - Grantsmanship RELEVANT Feasibility Analysis Stylistic Analysis - Historical Research - National Register Nomination - Historic Resource Survey Administrative Assistant, Friends of Linden Place, Bristol, Rhode Island, September - May 1990. Provided assistance to Executive Director of newly established non-profit organization. Responsible for the identification of specific consumer markets to utilize an 1810 mansion being adapted as a conference/reception center and education facility. Researched and compiled data for preparation of an advertising budget. Currently completing a national foundation grant application requesting assistance for curriculum development. Consultant, Rhode Island Historical Preservation Commission, Providence, Rhode Island, September 1989 - May 1990. Responsible for drafting a National Register nomination for the • Rhode Island Soldiers' Home facility in Bristol, Rhode Island. Conducted extensive primary research tracing the development of the site and critically evaluated the resource to establish its national context and statewide significance. • (Continued) RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Assistant Director, Champaign County Historical Museum, Champaign, Illinois, May - August 1989. Responsible for the development and interpretation of a docent training program, preparation of Museum self -guided tour booklet and collection information signs, development of timetable for Museum publications, processing of memberships, public relations, and supervision of volunteer activities. Also spearheaded the reorganization and cataloging of the Museum's slide and audio- visual library. President, Historic Preservation Club, Roger Williams College, Bristol, Rhode Island, 1988 - 1990. Initiated and directed club activities. Responsible for a $4,000 budget, planning educational trips, sponsoring a visiting scholar program, coordinating fund raising campaigns, and spearheading community service projects involving hands-on preservation experiences. Project Consultantf Intern, Waterfront Historic Area League, New Bedford, Massachusetts, February - May 1989. • Assisted Executive Director in the design, coordination, and implementation of a downtown storefront design program. Duties included program guidelines draftsmanship, program promotions and publicity, identification of eligible participants, and community outreach. Also organized the architect -selection process. Surveyor/Intern, LaGrange Area Historical Society, LaGrange, Illinois, May - August 1987. Designed and implemented an Historic Structures Inventory for the LaGrange National Register Historic District. Responsibilities included preparation of an inventory form, architectural stylistic assessment through field survey work, community outreach, and project presentation before the Society's Board of Directors. HONORS AND AWARDS: Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1990 National Trust PREPARE Fellowship Recipient, Spring 1990 Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Secretary West Dean College Scholarship Recipient, 1989-90 Academic Year Scholarship, LaGrange Garden Club, 1986-87 Academic Year • 1987-88 Academic Year Valedictorian, Nazareth Academy High School, 1986 Portfolio Available Upon Request • • Karen L. Jessup Preservation Consultant Roger Williams College Faculty Member Roger Williams College Old Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809 (401) 5210486 REFERENCES Historic Preservation Kevin Jordan, Ph.D Director of Historic Preservation Roger Williams College Old Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809 (401) 253-1040 Therese Kelly Executive Director Waterfront Historic Area League 13 Centre Street New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-1776 Patricia Kenyon Executive Director Friends of Linden.Place 500 Hope Street Bristol, RI 02809 (401) 253-0390 Jeannine McLaughlin Past President LaGrange Area Historical Society 230 S. Stone Ave. LaGrange, IL 60525 (708) 354-7261 Jeanne Rochford Executive Director Champaign County Historical Museum 709 W. University Avenue Champaign, ILLinois 61820 (217) 356-1010 May 15, 1990 • Dear Members: Regarding this month's information packet: I have received, as of this writing, Studebaker Corridor proposals from two of the nine Commission members, with two others pending. Five of you have not turned in anything to me or contacted me regarding this project. Even if you have no opinion, state that in writing. I will compile all of the information I have at the end of the day Thursday and provide it to you at the meeting Monday. I had hoped to have it all compiled and include it in your packet, but that seems rather senseless with only two of the nine reporting. Something new in your packet this month: I have written a staff report of sorts on each Certificate of Appropriateness which has been staff approved since the last meeting. This will keep you informed and, hopefully, allow the meeting to progress faster. I will need to meet with the Budget & Finance Committee at 7:00, immediately prior to the full Commission meeting to discuss some acquisitions which we will need to make in the next month or so. Please PLAN TO ATTEND. • Susie Booker (our new secretary) will be contacting you Monday to remind you of the meeting. I look forward to 'seeing you there. C7 • APPENDIX A --CORRESPONDENCE 1. Invitation to rent office space a 115 S. Hill street. 2. The May issue of Preservation News. 3. Information from Bausch & Lomb about Optivex filters. 4. The MACAIF Monitor --a construction industry advancement newsletter. 5. HLFI announcement of a May 7 groundbreaking ceremony of its Heritage Preservation Center. 6. The Center for Historic Preservation Newsletter. 7. MACAIF listing of construction/repair plans for May. 8. Historic Preservation magazine. 9. A letter from Sheldon Mix of Inland magazine acknowledging receipt of survey cards and promising to send copies of the edition in which the New Carlisle article will appear. 10. The Indiana Main street Program Four -Year Progress Report, from the Indiana Department of Commerce. 11. Announcement of Sacred Trusts III conference (June 13-16, Boston) 12. HLFI announcement of Historic Preservation Week", Indianapolis, May 13-19. 13. HLFI invitation to Annual Meeting, May 6, Indianapolis. 14. Schedule of summer classes from Computerland. 15. Announcement of St. Joseph Valley Architect's Association Meeting. 16. The Grove Gazette --newsletter from New Carlisle, spring edition. 17. The Southhold Newsletter, Spring edition. 18. The NIHS spring calendar of events. • 19. Preservation News, April edition. 20. Invitation to join the "Preservation Forum." 21. The Complete Impression Catalogue--printer/typewriter ribbons. 22. The Old House Jourhal, May/June edition. 23. Brochure and letter from the National Trust for Hist. Pres. describing the benefits of joining the "Preservation Forum" and acknowledging a recent letter. 24. The Preservation Forum journal, winter 1990. 25. MACAIF announcement of bidders and dates for repairs/construction for April. 26. The CRN Bulletin, two copies, Vol. 13, No. 2. 27. Announcement and registration materials for Careertrack seminars. 28. The April PLR Advance -newsletter on preservation law from NTHP 29. The April PANA Newsletter --Park Avenue Neighborhood Association, Inc. 30. Announcement of a May 22 national conference on preservation and affordable housing from the Center for Urban Policy. Research. New Jersey. 31. The Winter 1990 edition of the Alliance Review newsletter from the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPO) 32. The Illinois Heritage Association Newsletter, containing an order form for IHA publications. 33. Registration materials for extramural courses at the University of Illinois at Champaign -Urbana. •