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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 1990May 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. 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 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 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. MINUTES Regular Meeting April 16, 1990 I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:37 p.m. II. Roll Call Third Floor Conference Room Room 322 County/City Building MEMBERS PRESENT: Mrs. Martha Choitz; Mr. Odell Newburn; Mr. John Oxian; Mr. Jed Eide; Mrs. Jean Dennen; Mr. Dave Chapleau, City Attorney; Mrs. Lori Dixon, Director. MEMBERS ABSENT: Mrs. Joann Sporleder; Mr. F. Jay Nimtz; Mr. Herb Heren- deen; Mrs. Janeanne Petrass. ALSO PRESENT: Mr. John O'Brien, 1029 Hudson; Mr. Kevin Boughal, SBT. III. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness --(Review) 1. 1029 Hudson --RD Mrs. Choitz moved to approve; Mr. Newburn seconded the motion; motion approved. 2. 16021 Cleveland Road --LL . Mrs. Choitz moved to approve; Mr. Newburn seconded; motion approved IV. Regular Business A. Approval of minutes Mr. Newburn moved to approve minutes as submitted; Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion approved. - B. Treasurer's Report --for March 1990. Mrs. Dennen moved to approve treasurer's report; Mr. Newburn seconded; motion approved. C. Correspondence --general correspondence (Appendix A) D. Committee Reports 1. Certificates of Appropriateness (Report) a) 630 W. Washington --LL Mrs. Dixon reported that this is the Cunningham property and that the owners were repairing/replacing wood on the porches with like material. It will have many certificates of appropriateness, all pending Southold approval. b} 1120 E. Jefferson Mrs. Dixon reported that this C of A concerned two trees in the treelawn. One has died of Dutch Elm disease and the other may be showing symptoms of the same disease. The property owner wishes to remove these two trees and replant the entire treelawn with a uni- form type of maple. Parks Department has approved and has furnished a list of acceptable maples. Commission discussed the matter and decided to have the existing trees checked by Dave Barncort, Land- scape Architect, before proceeding, to make sure they really are dead. Mrs. Dixon agreed to notify the property owners not to proceed with their plans until after the check. c) 1224 E. Jefferson --EW. Mrs. Dixon reported proposed changes in two of the kitchen windows. 1) The rear window, which is not visible from the street, will be enlarged. This change has already been approved based on past . precedent. 2) The other window, which has double -hung sashes, will be replaced with a multipaned window to match the other windows. Permission has been granted. 2. Budget and Finance --Computer Quotes Mrs. Dixon has no positive action to report but has made progress in deciding on a new computer for the commission. She has found. a computer for $1395, which is $400 less than any previous quotes. She stated that it was a better computer and hoped that the state office would also approve the acquisition of a printer to go with it. Proposed computer is a "generic model" but is IBM compatible. Mrs. Dixon will furnish a list of price quotes for the next meeting. 3. Legal a) Amendment to City Ordinance Mr. Oxian stated that while the commission has control of main- tenance/repairs of historic landmarks, it lacks such control of buildings in historic districts. The purpose of the amendment is to enable the commission to better meet the needs of the Building Department. It would apply primarily to the city and would probably not be brought out into the county, since no his- toric districts currently exist outside the city. Mr. Newburn .moved to approve; Ms. Dennen seconded; motion approved. 4. Historic Districts a) Meeting'with Lincolnway East (Report) Mrs. Dixon reported on an "interesting" meeting with some of the property owners there. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and to get a review of the guidelines for this neighborhood. A liaison committee is required to do this; Laura Wiseman-Gnoth agreed to serve as the head of the nominating committee. Mrs. Dixon attempted several days prior to get a progress report from Wiseman but could not reach her. Mrs. Dixon volunteered the commission's assistance for the committee. Additionally, Mrs. Dixon reported that stretches of the curb on the south side of the street are missing and agreed, at the request of the property owners, to see what could be done to remedy the situation. 5. Historic Landmarks a) Central High School C. of A. Meeting (report) Mrs. Dixon reported that this meeting basically reiterated the alterations that have previously been proposed. Since these alterations were no different from alterations that have pre- viously been approved, they were approved by the commission. The C. pf A. was then signed and sent to the Troyer group. The C. of A., Mrs. Dixon stated, applies only to the specified changes at the specified time. Any future projects regarding this site will require reapproval by the commission. 0-119 LaPorte Avenue --first reading Mr._ Oxian reported that this house has been completely restored and refurbished, including fresh blue -grey paint and a fire alarm. It is located almost directly opposite the Oliver Mansion and is occupied. At one time, it sat right beside the Oliver house, but was moved. A full history of the, house was obtained from the owners. Although this house was badly deteriorated five years ago, Oxian reported, it is now in excellent condition. It is historically interesting because it predates the Oliver house. Mention was also made of a yellow 2 -storey Italianate house nearby --location not specified --which Mr. Oxian reported is the only one of its kind in the vicinity and is apparently unaltered on the exterior. He feels it may be historically significant and should be protected, but no action has as yet been taken. Oxian reported that no demolition bids have been taken on it. c) 1533 Lincolnway West Mrs. Dixon reported that surveyors had been sent out to resurvey the house. The house is in excellent condition and appears almost as it did when first built, apart from two aluminum front storm windows.- It is dated circa 1919, according to Mr. Oxian. The original purpose was as a business and as a dormitory for single men. The exchange building was used by the telephone company. .Second reading pending next month. 6. Public Relations and Community Education No report. 7. Personnel Mrs. Dixon reported that as of the previous Thursday, surveyor James Pastor's pay rate had been raised to $7/hour. The salary for the unfilled position of survey manager has been raised from $14,000 to $16,000/year, effective that day. Dixon also reported the hiring of Suzanne Booker to assist with various clerical and research tasks until July 1. This hiring was done through the per- sonnel office. Mrs. Dixon reported that she has re -requisitioned the survey manager position and sent out letters to colleges and universities that offer preservation degrees, as well as to local colleges and universities. 8. Staff Reports a) Bi -monthly Report Mrs. Dixon duly presented this report for inspection/approval. V. Old Business A. Studebaker Corridor --Proposals. Mr. Oxian requested all commission members to submit any and all proposals they might have on these buildings to the staff so that a definite set of proposals could be agreed upon and sent to Redevelopment. Already in existence is a report by Brian Poland from early last year. The deadline for new proposas is the May 21 meeting. Discussion was then instigated regarding the houses in the corridor. Mrs..Choitz suggested building a neighborhood around the brick house by moving the other houses in around it. Mr. Newburn objected, saying that such a neighborhood, given the close proximity of the industrial buildings, would inevitably becom a run-down, low-income area. Mr. Oxian pointed out that many of the houses are in poor condition and suggested saving only the better ones. Mrs. Choitz stressed her belief that the real problem was the total indifference of developers and of the city of South Bend to these buildings. She suggested remedying this situation by bringing in developers which deal chiefly in restoring old buildings and said that the city so far had never approached such deve- lopers. Mrs. Dixon suggested offering to use the $1.3 million in funding (the cost estimated by Economic Development for demolishing the buildings) for a specific purpose as part of a deal with prospective developers (Example; use the money to repair the roof and windows). VI. New Business No report. VII. Hearing of Visitors No report. VIII.- Announcements/Misc. No report IX. Adjournment Mr. Newburn moved to adjourn; Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion carried. File: ScndQtrl990 APRIL 1990 TREASURER'S REPORT Page 1 $58,353.01 $57,898.01 $57,460.51 $57,005.51 $56,970.18 $56,902.63 $56,867.30 $56,691.80 $56,254.30 $56,230.20 $56,062.45 $56,045.95 $55,985.95 $55,907.95 MARCH BALANCE IIII I moi. 4 PASTOR, JAMES MARCH 18 TO 31 $70.00 $6.50 #38565 $455.00 APR. 4 BOOKER, LEIGH APRIL 1 TO 14 $70.00 $6.25 #38545 $437.50 APR. 4 WIKHAN, MARY APRIL 1 TO 14 $70.00 $6.50 #38546 $455.00 APR. 4 WIKHAN, MARY MILEAGE $35.33 APR. 5 GENE'S CAMERA SUPPLIES #38724 $67.55 APR. 16 WIKHAN, MARY APRIL 18 TO 28 $65.00 $6.50 #38835 $422.50 APR. 16 PASTOR, JAMES APRIL 1 TO 14 $27.00 $6.50 #38836 $175.50 APR. 16 BOOKER, LEIGH APRIL 18 TO 28 $70.00 $6.25 #38923 $437.50 Apr. 16 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAILING FOR MARCH $24.10 APR. 16 SUPPLIES FOR MARCH $167.75 APR. 17 HLFI POSTERS FOR HP WEEK #38866 $16.50 APR. 18 NATIONAL TRUST UPGRADE FORUM MEMBERSHIP #38928 $60.00 APR. 27 DILL'S CAMERA BLOCK OF PAH -Y FILM #39155 $78.00 Page 1 $58,353.01 $57,898.01 $57,460.51 $57,005.51 $56,970.18 $56,902.63 $56,867.30 $56,691.80 $56,254.30 $56,230.20 $56,062.45 $56,045.95 $55,985.95 $55,907.95 APPENDIX A --CORRESPONDENCE 1. Invitation to rent office spacea 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 Journal, 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 IRA publications. 33. Registration materials for extramural courses at the University of Illinois at Champaign -Urbana. 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: April 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. 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. 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. .6 . TO: Historic Preservation Commission Members FROM: Lori Dixon, Survey Manager RE: Studebaker Corridor Committee Meeting DATE: September 14, 1989 The Studebaker Corridor Committee met on September 13 to develop a position on the various properties of the Studebaker Corridor and Fringe Area. The committee proposes the following position (all areas not specifically mentioned are to be redeveloped): Block A - Save Studebaker Administration Building, Transwestern Building (all or in part), and Vandalia Station. Block B - Redevelop Block C - Save the Borden Building. Block D - Save the Southern Hotel. Block E.- Redevelop Block F - Save the Campbell Box Company. A:i decision on the Wood Electric All residences in Blocks H, I, J, K, and M, with the exception of the Grove -Ebeling Residence (Block K - #22) should be moved into Block M or another neighborhood (such as Monroe Park). .Building has nod. -yet. -been made. Block G.- Redevelop Block H - Redevelop Block I - Save Claeys Candy Company Block J - Redevelop Block K - Save the Grove -Ebeling Residence (1201 S. Lafayette - 422 on map) and the International Truck Building. Block L - Save the City Dairy/ South Bend Sanitary Milk Company Building. Block M - Redevelop Block N - Move South Bend Foundry Office (corner of Indiana and Lafayette); Redevelop rest of Block N. Block 0 - Decision on South_ Bend Pulley Company has not been made. Redevelop rest of Block 0. Block P - Redevelop Block Q - Save the Shetland Building and the Carpenter Shop. A decision on the Avanti and Newman/Altman Buildings has not been made. Preserve gates and guardhouse near Newman/Altman Building. All residences in Blocks H, I, J, K, and M, with the exception of the Grove -Ebeling Residence (Block K - #22) should be moved into Block M or another neighborhood (such as Monroe Park). STUDEBAKER CORRIDOR PROPOSALS: SUMMARY Transwestern Buildina Recommendations: Preserve the north portion of the building (Corridor Study Building No. 48A) as an anchor for the new industrial park. A1`low the demolition of the remainder of the building. Give the money saved buy not demolishing the northern section of the building to the developer as a grant to be used to help restore the structure. 1. The northern part of the building (about 45% of the total) is the largest contiguous portion of the building that is still in relatively good shape. This addition (like the smaller southern addition), has more detail than the center portion of the building, with the concrete frame clearly expressed on the exterior. 2. The northern portion of the building together with the south facade of the Studebaker Administration Building and the east elevation of the Shetland Building will preserve the essential urban character of Bronson Street. There is probably no other area in the city where this large scale urban warehous streetscape still exists. 3. The northern section of the building has very unique and exciting interior spaces - with high ceilings, large windows, and a 400ft.-long vista framed by overscaled concrete columns. These are very dramitic spaces, which we believe could be well suited for office retail space, small industrial space, exhibition space, studio space, warehousing, or other use. 4. Allowing the demolition of the remainder of the building mitigates the building's two biggest problems: its size and lack of open land on the site. It significantly reduces the size of the building which we believe is the greatest impediment standing in the way of successful development. - It frees up land which could be used by a new owner for parking and perhaps an addition to the building which could create a new building entry from the south. Use the Transwestern Building as a housing complex for the elderly --apartments, shops, and parking all in one building. The building is well -constructed and in better shape than the Avanti or Standard Surplus. Use the $1.3 Million demolition funding alotted to the Transwestern to encourage developers to use the building. Sitting right in front of us is the possibility of a lively area of housing in some of the buildings, such as the Transwestern building. The funds that the city has available for demolition should be offered for rehabilitation. Avanti Buildina Recommendation: This building should be allowed to be demolished because most of it is in extremely poor condition, and because it stands in the center of the largest potentially developed open area in the corridor. The area where Avanti operated should be cleared of the older of those connected buildings; the newer should be rehabbed and offered for sale. The front part (new area) of the Avanti building should be marketed for light industry, including the first older addition for a warehouse. Eliminate the second and third parts of the structure. Standard Surplus Recommendation: The building should be saved, but the exterior is in desperate need of restoration. Redevelopment should assist the owner in obtaining grants, loans or abatements to help finance repairs. This is a visually important building because of its height, its isolated position, and because the long axis of the building -is perpendicular to Sample St. It can be seen from a great distance from either direction along Sample. While the building's exterior has a simple architectural strength, it is blighted because of the broken windows, discolored brick walls, and neglected grounds. The building on Sample St. now housing old Studebaker parts, should be required to overhaul the building or move elsewhere. Transfer Standard Surplus to the Shetland building, building No. 69, or the Transwestern Building. Require Standard Surplus to either restore and maintain their building, or move with money they will earn with the sale of the Avanti property. Carpentry Shop Recommendation: This building should be saved. It could be used as a small museum, visitors' center, office, etc. The small, very old building along Lafayette St. (west side) across from Transwestern should be reused as a city welcome center with an adequate parking area for auto, RV and bus traffic. Towns all across the country, many only a quarter of our population, have visitor centers that are heavily used and that are most informative. South Bend has never had anything worthy of the name. Use buildings No. 5, the Carpenter Shop, firestation, etc., which are connected, as a living museum of the era of Studebaker prior to their car -manufacturing period, and/or as a reception and information center for the Studebaker Corridor. Borden Buildina Agree with HPC study to retain Borden Building. The Borden Building could be reused as a first rate restaurant and/or theatre space. Save the Borden Building, if possible (asbestos pollution may cause a problem during demolition). Southern Hotel Recommendation: This building should be saved. Money designated for demolition should be spent to repair roof, windows, and to secure the building until a public use or private developer can be identified. The exterior of the building has interesting terra-cotta facade detailing and a fine canopy on the north. The building has a nice human scale and good proportions. Demolishing the building would create a vacant lot on an important corner, and severely damage what is left of the architectural integrity in the immediate area. An excellent condo complex could be developed in the Southern Hotel. The Southern Hotel can be easily marketed for transient housing and medical facilities on the first floor, or as a businessmen's hotel. South Bend Foundry Office The small former office building and the former very old foundry are of landmark quality and well worth reusing. Save the South Bend Foundry office building, or move it if the Foundry itself cannot be restored and used as offices. Other Buildinas The Police Credit Union should be demolished. The Shetland building should be cleaned up and restored. Save the gate next to the Standard Surplus Building --east side. The present owners of the assembly building which includes the water tower should be encouraged to rehab their building and the surroundings to be in keeping with new multi -use and up -scale area. All other commercial buildings listed should be saved: 903 S. Main, 1013 S. Main; 1138-40, 1202 S. Lafayette; 1213-1225 S. Main; 1319 S. Lafayette; 1401 S. Main, and 1424 S. Lafayette should be re-evaluated. Any number of small industrial buildings south of Sample St. are worthy of reuse and should not be demolished just because it is the easiest thing to do. Houses Recommendation: Allow demolition. None of the houses I saw looked significant enough, or in good enough shape to save. The houses should be relocated in a small neighborhood that could recall the kind of area seen in Indianapolis' Lockerbie Square, with infill houses appropriate in style and price for their location. All residences in the Studebaker Corridor should be evaluated, and the well -constructed and maintained ones should be offered to anyone willing to move them. Or, the city or a developer could move the houses into the 1300 block of South Main Street as a small residential area. Houses to move include 1101, 1103, 1120, 1150, and 1307 Lafayette; 117 and 119 W. Stull; 1408 S. Main. Renovate the following houses for moving; 1130, 1134, 1140, 1304 S. Franklin. Additional Comments Save all trees in the Studebaker Corridor'(on advice of HPC lanscape consultant). A fine park, unique in its attractions could b'e the centerpiece, and throughout the area, shops and.other conveniences often lacking in the inner city could contribute to revitalizing a part of town that the city has obviously written off a hopeless. Buildina No. of Opinions Retain Remove Transwestern 4 4(parts) 0 Avanti 4 4 0 Std. Surplus 4 4 0 Carpentry Shop 4 4 0 Borden Bldg. 4 4 0 Southern Hotel 4 4 0 S.B. Foundry Office 2 2 0 Police Credit Bldg. 1 .1 0 Shetland Bldg. 1 1 0 Gate 1 1 0 Water Tower, etc. 1 1 0 Houses 4 2 2 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 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. Any development would not affect known architectural/historic resources. J. No historic resources have been identified on this block. Any development would not affect known architectural/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. M. 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 Foundry buildings 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 be made to retain the many large trees in the Corridor. NOTE: These recommendations assume that the buildings are structurally sound. If the buildings to be retained are not sound, the Commission would not stand in the way of their demolition as a matter of public safety. historic preservation commission of south bend and st. joseph county ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING south bend, Indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798 MEMORANDUM TO: C of A Committee Members FROM: Lori Dixon DATE: May 25, 1990 SUBJECT: C of A for 808 Golden and 1075 Riverside Please review the photographs and description for the proposed C of A (copies enclosed). Both properties are owned by the same person. I would like to have your response by Friday, June 8. Thank you for your assistance.