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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 1990historicpreservation 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: Commission Members FROM: Lori. DATE: June8,.1990 SUBJECT: June 18 meeting It's that time again. I would like to call a personnel committee meeting for 6 p.m. prior to our regularly scheduled meeting. We have one applicant for the Survey Manager's position --James Pastor, who is currently our head surveyor. I am including a resume from Mr. Pastor and would like to arrange for an interview of him by the personnel committee at this meeting. The other applicant we had has accepted a position elsewhere. We should have someone in that position before July Ist, since one of the grants is, in large part, to fund that position. Also, all Certified Local Government Commission members are required to attend one training session per year. I will be conducting a 15 -minute program during the meeting. If you cannot attend this meeting, you will need to go to a conference elsewhere at another time during the year. I'll see you Monday. AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Conference Room A, 3rd Floor 7:30 p.m. --Regular Monthly Meeting County/City Building June 18, 1990 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness --(Review) 1. 808 Golden --RD 2. 528 River Avenue --ED 3. 1041 Riverside Drive --RD 4. 2119 Portage Avenue --LL IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes --May 21, 1990 B. Treasurer's Report --May 1990 C. Correspondence D. Committee Reports 1. Certificates of Appropriateness (Report) 2. Budget & Finance a) Federal Approval of Computer 3. Legal a) Requirement for landscape C. of A.s 4. Historic Districts 5. Historic Landmarks a) 619 N. Cushing --1st Reading 6. Public Relations and Community Education 7. Personnel a) Report of personnel committee 8. Staff Reports a) Quarterly Regional Meeting of HLFI--June 21st. b) Bi -monthly report c) Meeting with David Kroll --June 26th V. Old Business VI. New Business A. CLG training session VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters IX. Adjournment page 3 STAFF REPORT 808 Golden Ave. South Bend, IN 46616 PROPOSAL The owner proposes the following: Fart I: Remove two dead/dying trQQ=— on corner of Riverside and Golden; Remove one tree resting on wires in rear of Golden property; remove lower branches of tree in front of 808 Golden. Part II: Replace soffit board and eaves trough in-kind on 1075 Riverside; replace cornice board around porch floor/foundation in-kind on 1075 Riverside. Part III: Replace rear attic window; replace porch steps in-kind. STANDARDS Part I: Required - Plants, trees, fencing, walkways, private yard lights, signs and benches which reflect the property's history and development shall be retained. Recommended - Plant materials and trees in close proximity to the building that are causing deterioration to the building's historic fabric should be removed. Tree and landscaping elements that must be removed shall be immediately replaced by suitable flora. Prohibited - No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing old plants, trees, fencing, walkways, outbuildings, and other elements before evaluating their importance to the property's history and development. Part 2: Required - Original exterior building materials shall be retained. Recommended - Every effort should be made to retain the original trim around windows, doors, cornices, gables, eaves, and other architectural features. Part III: Window - Required - Original windows, including sash, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods, and hardware shall be retained or when ddeteriorated beyond repair, replaced with units and trim resembling the original. Prohibited - Original windows, doors, and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and reused in place. New windows or door openings that would alter the scale and proportion of the building may not be introduced. Steps - Required - Existing or original porches and steps, including handrails, balusters, columns, brackets, tiles, and roof decorations shall be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design and materials when deteriorated beyond repair. Prohibited - Front porches and steps that are important to the building's style and development may not be altered or removed. RECOMMENDATIONS The staff recommends the following: Part I: The staff recommends that all dead trees be removed; that the owner be permitted to trim the branches of the trees as necessary; and that the owner be requested to trim the tree on the wires, if possible. If that will not alleviate the situation, then the owner should be permitted to remove the tree. Part.II: The staff recommends that the owner be permitted to replace the soffit and boards with in-kind materials. Part III: The staff recommends that the owner be permitted to replace the attic window and steps with in-kind materials. page 4 STAFF REPOPT S28 River Avenue South Bend, IM 46618 PROPOSAL The owner proposes to remove the existing porch and replace the rotted tongue -in -groove floor with either wood or concrete. The porch supports are to be replaced with supports of a slightly different design. Wood is to be used on all (with possible exception of flooring as mentioned). STANDARDS Required - Existing or original porches and steps, including handrails, balusters, columns, brackets, tiles and roof decorations shall be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design and materials when deteriorated beyond repair. Prohibited - Porches and steps that are important to the building's style and development may not be altered or removed. RECOMMENDATION The owner believes that to rebuild the existing porch would be cost prohibitive. The design submitted by the owner is significantly different from the existing structure. The staff, in compliance with the standards stated above, recommends that the owner be required to repair and replace elements of the existing porch such that it retains its current style and fenestration, unless substantial evidence can be submitted to demonstrate financial hardship under such replacement. STAFF REPORT 1041 Riverside Drive South Bend, IN 46616 PROPOSAL ThQ owner propoNQn to remove a tree from the front yard with no replacement. STANDARDS Required - Plants, trees, fencing, walkways, private yard lights, signs and benches which reflect the property's history and development shall be retained. Recommended - Plant materials and trees in close proximity► to the building that are causing deterioration to the building's historic fabric should be removed. Tree and landscaping elements that must be removed shall be immediately replaced by suitable flora. Prohibited - No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing old plants, trees, fencing, walkways, outbuildings, and other elements before evaluating their importance to the property's history and development. RECOMMENDATION If the tree is dead, or is in some manner harmful to the structure or to persons passing by, it should be removed. Otherwise, efforts should be made to salvage the tree as per the standards. If the tree is removed, it shall be replaced as per the standards. page 5 STAFF REPORT Thomas Cira ='119 Portage Ave. South Bend, IN 46616 PROPOSAL The owner propoges to reconstruct the deteriorating chimney in the lame style as the existing. The P-xisting brick color cannot be adequately matched, so the owner proposes to use a brownish brick of similar size and style. STANDARDS Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way as to cause minimal visual change to the original style and construction. RECOMMENDATIONS The staff recommends that the owner be permitted to reconstruct the chimney using the different colored brick. historoc.preservatoon commgssoon of south bend and st. joseph county ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798 MINUTES Third Floor Conference Room 7:30 p.m. --Regular Monthly Meeting County -City Building May 21, 1990 I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:37 p.m. II. Roll Call 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 two lift 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! fihe newer-.:=_ '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 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. Mrs. Sporleder suggested that the brick underlying the asphalt be re -used. Mr. Fisher promised to suggest it but pointed out that 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. Petrass 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. 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 remove. 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 architectural books; she named the books and quoted their prices. Mrs. Sporleder 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 any 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. 4. Historic Districts. No report. 5. Historic Landmarks. 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 a) 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. 8. Staff Reports. No report. V. Old Business A. Studebaker Corridor. See Appendix B. VI. New Business. No report. VII. Hearing'of Visitors. ,No report. VIII. Announcements, Miscellaneous Matters. No report. IX. Adjournment. Mr. Herendeen moved to adjourn; Mr. Eide seconded; adjourned at 10 p.m. File: ScndQtrl990 ON MAY 1990 Page 1 D HAY 1 BOOKER, LEIGH APR. 29 TO MAY 12, 1990 $70.00 $6.25 439206 $437.50 $55,390.28 RAY 1 BOOKER, SUZANNE APR. 15 TO APR. 28 $80.00 $6.00 439205 $480.00 $54,910.28 MAY 1 WIKHAN, MARY APR. 29 TO HAY 12 $70.00 $6.50 439196 $455.00 $54,455.28 MAY 1 PASTOR, JAMES APR. 15 TO APR. 28 $19.00 $7.00 439204 $133.00 $54,322.28 MAY 16 BOOKER, LEIGH HAY 13 TO JUNE 2, 1990 $126.00 $6.25 439528 $787.50 $53,534.78 MAY 16 BOOKER, SUZANNE APR. 29 TO MAY 12 $58.50 $6.00 439526 $351.00 $53,183.78 HAY 16 WIKMAN, MARY HAY 13 TO JUNE 2, 1990 $105.00 $6.50 439527 $682.50 $52,501.28 MAY 16 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APRIL SUPPLIES 6. MAILING $34.30 $52,466.98 )o be