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of south bend and st. Joseph county
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798
AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Regular Monthly Meeting County Conference Room
7:30 p.m. 7th Floor, County/.City Building
December 21, 1992
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Hearing
A. Certificates of Appropriateness
1. 1081 Riverside Drive Riverside Drive LHD
2. 535 Riverside Drive River Bend LHD
IV. Regular Business
A. Approval of Minutes November 1992
B. Treasurer's Report November 1992
C. Correspondence
D. Committee Reports
1. C of A (Staff Approvals)
a. 1049 Riverside Drive Riverside Drive LHD
b. 1067 Riverside,Drive Riverside Drive LHD
2. Budget and Finance
3. Legal
4. Historic Districts
5. Historic Landmarks
6. Standards and Maintenance
7. Personnel
8. Staff Reports
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
A. HPC Reappointment
B. HPC Nominating Committee
VII. Hearing of Visitors
VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
IX. Adjournment
historic preservation commission
of south bend and st. Joseph county
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, Indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798
M E M 0 R A N D U M
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FROM: Fred Holycross
DATE: 12-16-92
RE: HPC Regular Monthly Meeting
We will be meeting for the last time this year next * Monday, December 21st,
at the usual place and time. You will see on the agenda that we have two
COAs for your consideration this month: 1081 Riverside is the usual; 535
Riverside has been submitted by an owner in the newest district, River
Bend, as a courtesy even though there are no formal standards in place as
of this time.
Martha Choitz'has asked me to announce that she extends an invitation to
all HPG members, staff, spouses, etc. to an informal holiday get-together
at her home after the meeting this month. The address is 19110 Summers
Drive located just north of the Notre Dame campus. (Take Juniper Road north
from the campus; Summers Drive is the first street after the Toll Road
viaduct; left on Summers Drive; the Choitz home is on the left.) Please
feel free to bring a snack or beverage!
Historic Preservation Commission
of South Bend and St. Joseph County
Visitor Roll-- December 21, 1992
Please print your name, address and organization, if applicable, so your
presence at tonight's meeting can be officially recorded. Thank you.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
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PROPERTY -- 535 Riverside Drive
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South Bend, IN 4660:1
01.NER5 -- Dr. Mike Keen
DESIGNATION -- River Bend LHD
STATEMENT OF SIC,f,IIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
535 -Riverside Drive is located in the River Bend Local Historic
District. This American Foursquare residence is rated C/10 on
the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory and was built
in 1910. The current owner is Dr. Mike Keen, a 01-ofessor of
Sociology at I.U.S.B.
PJR.QPOSF D CHAN( (
The construction of a 18' X 20' garage at the rear of the
property with access from the alley. The walls are to be of 4"
overlapping cedar clapboards, and the roof is to be hipped with a
6" eave overhang and asphalt shingles as the sheathing material.
As part of this project an existing 6' dogeared fence with 3"
slats will be removed and two new sections of similar fencing
will be installed on either side of the new garage.
STANDARDS.
Presently there are no district standards in place for the River
Bend Local Historic District. The district was only recently
designated and standards are currently being developed. Dr.
Keen, however, would like to complete the C of A process as a
good faith measure.
RECOMMENDAT_I.ONS.
The staff recommends that the HPC approve this proposal. The
proposed garage is compatible in size, form, and materials with
other existing and historic outbuildings in the neighborhood, and
the proposed fencing will match that of the existing in
dimensions and materials.
A. Kotzbauer
12-14-92
535 Riverside Drive
COAV 1992-1210
535 Riverside Drive
COA # 1992-1210
area --
view looking west
J MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Regular Monthly Meeting 7th Floor, County Commissioner's
7:30 p.m. Conference Room, County -City Building
November 16, 1992
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:33 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Members Present: Mrs. Martha Choitz, Ms. Jewel Van
Dalsen, Mrs. Jean Dennen, Mr. Herb Herendeen, Mr. John Oxian,
Mrs. Joann Sporleder
Members Absent: Mr. Jed Eide, Mrs. Janeanne Petrass, Mr. William
Welsheimer
Staff Present: Fred Holycross--Director, Amy
Kotzbauer--Administrative Assistant
Also Present: Mr. Eric Cruz --South Bend Tribune, Ms. Aladean
DeRose--Deputy City Attorney, Mr. Rollin Ferrand-- South Bend
School Corporation, Ms. Lola Frye, Mrs. Catherine Hostetler, Mr.
Mike Keen, Mr. & Mrs. Skowronek.
III. Public Hearing
A. Certificates of Appropriateness.
1. 1067 Riverside Dr. - Riverside Drive LHD
Ms. Kotzbauer described the project; Mr. Holycross
distributed photographs. The property owner, Mr. Roman Sysyn,
was not present.
The owner proposed to construct a concrete retaining wall at the
northwest corner of the property's front yard. Dimensions: 8'x
4'x 8' in length, approximately 18" in height, and approximately
6" in width.
Ms. Kotzbauer related District standards stating that new site
elements, such as a retaining wall, shall be compatible in size,
scale, material, and color. Ms. Kotzbauer stated that the
proposed retaining wall matched (size, scale, material, and
color) an already existing retaining wall that borders the
remainder of the front yard area.
Ms. Kotzbauer recommended that the HPC approve the proposal
because of the aforementioned reason.
Mr. Holycross stated that the project was begun without a COA
and stated that staff has been in touch with the owner, informed
him of COA procedures and that the owner was cooperative and
willing to rectify the problem.
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Mrs Sporleder then asked the age of the existing retaining
walls.
Mr. Holycross answered that the staff did not know when the
existing wall was built; Mr.Oxian related that the wall was
quite old.
Mrs. Sporleder moved to approve the construction of the concrete
retaining wall as submitted. Mr. Herendeen seconded the motion.
No further discussion.
Motion approved unanimously.
B. Local Historic Landmark
1. 1606 W. Ewing Avenue -- Second Reading
Mr. Holycross read from the staff report submitted to the
HPC. He stated that it was the staff's opinion that the
structure did not meet HPC criteria for Local Landmark
status. He stated that the reasons for such a recommendation
included: 1. the structure is a simple, significantly altered
Foursquare form, failing to meet architectural significance
criteria; 2. the structure fails to meet historical criteria
in that it is not associated with a historically significant
event or persons; 3. it is not a significant representation
of the area's development, culture, or heritage; 4. its
educational value is minimal; 5. and the house was rated as a
C/10 on the Indiana Sites and Structures Inventory; HPC
policy required a rating of S/11 or above.
Mr. Holycross stated that the staff considered the house
worthy of preservation: it is a lovely house, owned by people
who obviously care for it who should be encouraged to
continue restoring the structure as they were currently
doing.
The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Skowronek, were asked if they wanted
to speak on behalf of their proposal. Mr. Skowronek stated
that he felt it was a beautiful house and that he was
currently refurbishing many exterior elements; the process
was long and would take time.
Mrs. Sporleder then asked how recently they acquired the
property and if they intended to undo many of the
alterations.
Mr. Skowronek confirmed the fact that they had owned the
house a short time and were intending to do further work but
could not state for sure how long the work would take.
Mrs. Skowronek asked the commissioners if they had seen the
house; most responded that they had.
Mrs. Choitz said that she knew the house well and was
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surprised at how many alterations had taken place over the
last few years. She stated that a Landmark in that area was
very important but that the staff was correct in recommending
against a Landmark designation at this time.
Mrs. Skowronek reiterated the fact that the alterations were
done by previous owners.
Discussion followed concerning the alterations.
Mr. Oxian stated that it has been the practice of the HPC in
the past to make such a house a Landmark by Resolution. Such
Landmarks honor the house but do not place restrictions on
the owners. He emphasized that this would allow the owners to
reapply for Landmark status after the house has been further
refurbished.
Discussion continued concerning the types of changes needed
to restore the historic integrity of the house.
Mrs. Sporleder asked about the surrounding neighborhood's
significance and environment. Mrs. Choitz and Mr. Oxian
described the surrounding environment and building types.
Mr. Herendeen asked for clarification of the Landmark by
Resolution designation.
Mr. Herendeen moved to approval the designation of 1606 West
Ewing Avenue as a Landmark by Resolution. Mrs. Sporleder
seconded the motion.
No further discussion.
Motion approved unanimouslv.
2. James Madison School -- Second Reading
Mr. Holycross read from the staff report submitted to the
HPC. He highlighted the history and architectural
significance of the structure and recommended that the HPC
approve and send on to the Common Council a recommendation
for Local Historic Landmark designation by ordinance.
Rolland Ferrand spoke on behalf of the South Bend School
Corporation in opposition to the designation. His remarks
included: the school might become overcrowded and need to be
replaced or expanded; the designation would limit potential
use of the site including expansion or possible demolition to
make room for a bigger structure; Madison is currently at
maximum capacity; one grade is housed in another facility. He
further stated that the SBSC was in the process of hiring an
architectural firm to do a feasibility study for the
structure.
Mrs. Sporleder asked Mr. Ferrand for the current population
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of the school and classroom size requirements mandated by the
State.
Discussion ensued among Mrs. Sporleder, Mr. Ferrand, and Lola
Frye, a resident of the neighborhood, about the current
population of the school.
Mr. Oxian stated that the HPC has been talking to the SBSC
about landmarking these schools for ten years.
Mr. Herendeen stated that the HPC's responsibility was to
preserve buildings that met designation criteria; population
figures weren't relevant in determining the historical or
architectural significance of a building; Madison School
should be recognized accordingly.
Mrs. Choitz moved that the HPC send a favorable
recommendation to the South Bend Common Council to designate
the James Madison School a Local Historic Landmark. Mrs.
Dennen seconded the motion.
Mrs. Dennan asked Mr. Ferrand when the SBSC intended to hire
the architectural firm and when they planned to complete the
feasibility study.
Mr. Ferrand responded that the architects were to be hired at
the December SBSC meeting and that the completed study would
come back to them around the first of the year.
Mrs. Hostetler spoke on behalf of Madison's importance and
function as a neighborhood school. She pointed out that the
school is in an area containing two (2) Local Historic
Districts and one (1) National Register Historic District.
Mr. Eric Cruz then asked about HPC restrictions on expansion
or addition to landmarks. HPC members responded that the HPC
might allow additions to historically designated buildings
and had done so in the past when appropriate.
Mrs. Sporleder asked that it be stipulated in the motion and
ordinance that the school be regulated under "B standards."
Mrs. Choitz and Mrs. Dennen agreed that this be contained in
their motion to recommend James Madison School to the Common
Council for desienation by ordinance as a Local Historic
Landmark.
Motion approved unanimously.
IV. Regular Business
A. Approval of Minutes
Mr. Holycross asked that the October 1992 minutes be approved
as submitted.
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Mr. Oxian asked about an item on page 5 and whether Mr.
Holycross had spoken to the state historic preservation
office (SHPO) about the possibility of funding a survey
of
woodlands or wetlands.
Mr. Holycross replied that he had spoken with the SHPO.
He
was informed that this type of project would likely not
be
funded since it did not fall within state preservation
responsibilities; at this time they did not have a need
for
these types of surveys.
Mrs. Sporleder mentioned that there were possible grant
monies available for urban forestry surveys.
Mr. Oxian asked that Mr. Holycross look into that
possibility.
Mr. Herendeen moved that the October 1992 minutes be approved
as submitted. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion.
No further discussion
Motion approved unanimously.
B. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Holycross asked that the Treasurer's Report for
October 1992 be approved as submitted.
Mrs. Choitz moved to approve the Treasurer's Report as
submitted. Mrs. Dennen seconded the motion.
No discussion.
Motion approved unanimously.
C. Correspondence
No discussion.
D. Committee Reports
1. C of A (Staff Approvals)
a. 549 Edgewater Drive -- Edgewater Place LHD
No discussion.
2. Budget and Finance
No discussion.
3. Legal
Mr. Holycross updated the HPC concerning 802 Arch Ave;
staff had met with the owner who stated that he would comply
with HPC directives; staff will follow up and monitor.
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4. Historic Districts
Mr. Holycross stated that the River Bend Local Historic
District was approved by the Common Council on November 9,
1992. He distributed a map and inventory of the finalized
district.
Mrs. Hostetler and Mr. Mike Keen spoke on behalf of the
district and discussed possibilities for future meeting dates
and times to meet with staff and the Historic Districts
Committee in order to set up their district standards.
5. Historic Landmarks
Mr. Holycross announced that the proposal to designate
Centre Township Cemetery as a Local Historic Landmark was
scheduled to be heard by the County Council on December 8,
1992, with a zoning committee meeting on November 19, 1992.
Mrs. Sporleder suggested that Mr. Holycross call the Centre
Township Trustee, who was supportive of cemetery designation
in the past, and ask for a letter of support.
6. Standards and Maintenance
a. Riverside Drive LHD
Mr. Oxian announced that a proposal to change
Riverside Drive LHD guidelines had been submitted to the HPC.
Mr. Oxian assigned the matter to the Historic District
Committee for review.
Mr. Oxian then presented a memo from Eugenia Schwarz, former
HPC legal counsel, concerning Liaison Committee member
eligibility.
Mr. Holycross added that he had spoken to the Riverside Drive
Liaison Committee who had recently completed the election of
new committee members. He asked that several HPC members be
in attendance at 4:00 pm the following day at the HPC offices
in order that the ballots could be opened in the presence of
the HPC as District guidelines mandated.
Ms. Van Dalsen and Mrs. Dennen stated that they could be in
attendance.
b. 1716 E. Wayne -- East Wayne LHD
Mr. Holycross stated that this case was closed; the
gate had been taken down by the new owners.
7. Personnel
No discussion.
8. Staff Reports
No discussion.
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V. Old Business
Mr. Herendeen asked if there had been any further developments
or reaction from the SBSC about the maintenance issues at Oliver and
Central schools.
Mr. Holycross replied in the negative and said he was waiting for
direction from the HPC.
Mrs. Choitz asked whether there was any sign that the SBSC was
marketing the buildings.
Mr. Holycross and Ms. DeRose stated that the Department of Economic
Development was in contact with a party interested in Central.
Mr. Oxian read a letter he received from H. Dean Evans, Superintendent
of Public Instruction, in response to his letter regarding maintenance
problems in Central and Oliver schools and the SBSC lack of upkeep or
willingness to do so.
VI. New Business
No report.
VII. Hearing of Visitors
Ms. Lola Frye asked about the survey rating system and how a
property could have its rating "raised." She also wanted to know
about her property, 1217 N. Blaine, and if the HPC had
information about it on file. She also asked when the survey was
completed.
Mr. Oxian and Mrs. Sporleder explained the ratings in brief and
the staff offered to meet with her about her property and send
her any information the HPC had on file.
VIII. Announcements/Miscellaneous Matters
No discussion.
IX. Adjournment
Mr. Herendeen moved to ad.iourn. Mrs. Dennen seconded the motion.
Motion approved unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
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TREASURE L'S REPOR'i':
-- 'NOVEMBER 1992—
As can he 'septi from the St. .Joseph County computer ledger (account
x001.39211.000.034) for the month of Novembor 1992, we have incurred no
unusual expenses. This month's expenditures totaL $2565.50. Tntal expenses
fnr 1992 come to $36,033.34. Our unencumbered account: balanep is $6.407.64.
In ,November we quiatesed (depusited ) S5.925.43 into the St. Joseph Count
general account. This money consisted of $3.00 in COA fens. $70£3.33 from
our Community Development Block Grant: claim for October 1992 and $5.21.3.00
from our DHPA Grant. for July to September 1992. We also received 010.60 in
cash for COA applications and photocopying fees: this money goes into our
"Petty Cash" account.
"Vtn' u 1,' SAINT JOSt'fH COUNTf LA5T UYUAIC: ii!n, KUN UA II : lzii?!7i
FUND: 001 i';OONTY GENERAL LEDGER OPT: ALL DETAIL
PROCESS TRAN TRAN
FUND.ACCT.OBJ.LOC MO/YR DATE TYPE AMOUNT OTHER DATA
001.39211.000.034 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONERS
11/92
10/29/92
ENCUMB
29.95
PO
1054906
VENDOR
1001287
OLD HOUSE JOURNAL
11/92
11/12/92
ENCUMB
66.00
PO
1055019
VENDOR
1000331
BETHEL BUSINESS MACHINES
11/92
11/13/92
ENCUMB
24.00
PO
1055033
VENDOR
f002485
APA PLANNER'S BOOKSTORE
11/92
11/02/92
CLAIM
94.61
PO
f000000
VENDOR
1000507
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BANK
102
CHECK
1158212
11/9211/02/92
CLAIM
490.00
PO
1000000
VENDOR
f000907
HODGES, SUSHMITA
BANK
102
CHECK
1158241
11/92
11/02/92
CLAIM
708.33
PO
1000000
VENDOR
1002359
KOTZBAUER, AMY
BANK
102
CHECK
1158259
11/92
11/02/92
CLAIM
7.22
PO
(000000
VENDOR
1001538
SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE
BANK
102
CHECK
(158317
11/92
11/17/92
CLAIM
490.00
PO
1000000
VENDOR
1000907
HODGES, SUSHMITA
BANK
102
CHECK
1159360
11/92
11/17/92
CLAIM
708.33
PO
1000000
VENDOR
1002359
KOTZBAUER, AMY
BANK
W
CHECK
#159372
11/92
11/17/92
CLAIM
15.01
PO
1000000
VENDOR
1001154
MICHIANA AREA COUNCIL OF
BANK
f02
CHECK
1159393
11/92
11/17/92
CLAIM
52.00
PO
(000000
VENDOR
f003946
NATIONAL CENTER FOR
BANK
fO2
CHECK
1159407
11/92
11/17/92
CLAIM
708.33
PO
1000000
VENDOR
#002359
KOTZBAUER, AMY.
BANK
102
CHECK
61593/2
11/92
11/11/92
CLAIM
15.01
PO
(000000
VENDOR
fOO1154
MICHIANA AREA COUNCIL OF
BANK
102
CHECK
1159393
11/92
11/17/92
CLAIM
52.00
PO
9000000
VENDOR
f003946
NATIONAL CENTER. FOR
BANK
102
CHECK
1159407
001.39211.000.034
HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
COMMISSIONERS
ESTIMATED
REV
RECEIPTS
UNRECV REV
BAL
APPROPRIATION
ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDITURE
UNEXPENDED
BAL
UNENCUMB BAL
CUR
0.00
0.00
0.00
2365.50
TOT
0.00
0.00
0.00
42,560.93
119.95 36,033.34
6,527.59
6,407.64.
Correspondence Received -- November 16, 1992 to December 14, 1992
-- Face of the City Newsletter November, 1992.
-- Michiana Area Construction Industry Advancement Fund: "Plans on File,"
November 16, 23, 30, and December 7, 1992.
-- Historic Preservation News, NTHP, November, 1992
-- Southhold Newsletter, November/December, 1992
-- PLR Advance, "Fowler Bill Enacted: Federal Preservation Law
Strengthened", November 9, 1992.
-- PLR Advance,"South Carolina Court Issues Decision in Lucas property
Rights Case", November 23, 1992.
-- PLR Advance, "Washington Supreme Court Rules Again that Seattle's
Landmarks Ordinance Violates Churches Free Exercise Rights", November 30,
1992.
-- Monitor, Michiana Area Construction Industry Advancement Fund, November
& December 1992.
-- Indiana Preservationist, HLFI, November/December, 1992.
-- Common Ground, Conservation Fund, November/December 1992..
-- Invitation to "Tribute to Women" ceremony sponsored by the YWCA on march
16, 1993 at the Century Center.
-- COPAR Newsletter, Library of Congress, October, 1992.
-- 1993 Black History Catalog, Empak Publishing Company.
-- Salvage One Architectural Artifacts Newsletter, Fall 1992.
-- Announcement for "Interiors Conference and Exposition for Historic
Buildings II", Washington D.C., February 17-19, 1993.
-- Announcement for "The Challenge of Livable Communities", 47th National
Preservation Conference, St. Louis, Sept. 29 - Oct. 3, 1993.
ST,#
1067
Dec 15, 1992
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
STAFF APPROVALS: NOVEMBER 16, 1992 -- DECEMBER 15, 1992
STREET CATEGORY PROJECT DESCRIPTION DESIG
Riverside
1049 Riverside
Drive
fence;
Replace wood gate across
drive
drive way in-kind with wood
matching in type and style
as that of the existing
back yard privacy fence.
Size: approx. 10'x 6'.
doors;
Replace rear storm door
storms
with wood storm/screen
combination door as per
submitted spec.s; door to
be "Classic" model by
Goshen Sash and Door.
LHD-RD
CASE#
1992-1113-2
LHD-RD 1992-1113