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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 1992Ping . -. s= students, and said Rogers can han of, dle ° 1,800 students . now. He ques a tioned why it would cost up to $2 million'to renovate buildings just t e; `accommodate 200 more students. we Gregg Hanke also raised the is ird. sue of cost. 'We are going to e , 'spending' millions of dollars: M r children are going to be paying fo it," he said.", d The estimated cost bf $20 millio al -Would increase the tax rate by a o proximately, 50 cents over . th e . course of a 20 year period. The tax a rate increase would be even higher t Hanke pointed out,, if 'the middl school and elementary' school g, phases also are pursued. s, Koepke said that this plan would eliminate, duplicate services, which s. would in turn save.money.'She,also s indicated that many of the local businesses which provide funding as well as services are willing to do i- this' for one school but not for two. She said that more opportunities thiAkI then, be . made . available to udents. Some of the 'people present in- t dicated ''the loyalties,, they fel toward' Elston, . however ,the stressed ' the need forone -high school. "There is ' nothing wrong With bringing the rich tradition that is` Elston. High school to ,Rogers High School,'. Dibkey said.",,, ".`Where Elston is, isnot sacred." .she said. "What Elston is; ' .is sa- cred."' .. ile. eitherS'11 . y HOWARD DUKES ribune Staff Writer SOUTH BEND — The next step i the Riley High School/Jackson Liddle School saga will be for the rehitects to develop a feasibility study for the proposal approved by the school board during its March 23 meeting. However, before the architec- tural firm can get authorization to develop the study, the board and administration must clearly define what they are asking the architects to do, said board president Karen White. The vote taken on March 23 seems clear enough. The trustees voted 4-3 to convert Jackson Middle School into a high school and *b1ild a new middle school on the venue site. But since the construction of'a ew middle school on Ewing was of among the options considered, o feasibility study was developed or that proposal, said Monte river, superintendent. "Basically we made a decision to build a new middle school on e Ewing Avenue site) with no in- rmation on that option," said Ate. Also, while trustees Nancy King, 6ert Sweeney, Carol Loeffler and harles Lennon agree that a new Adle school should be built on e Ewing Avenue site, they differ ornewhat in how that school ould be built and what should ppen to the current Riley build - 9. White said before the architee- at firm of Mathews, Purucker d Anella Inc. can receive board uthorization to develop a study, its cope must be defined better. Because so much still 'needs to ironed out, it is unlikely that the and will vote to authorize the firm begin work on. the — n onday's meeting. White said the board W1911 no e the authorization vote on Mon - ay; the May 4 meeting may be ore realistic. White said the school board of- ers will meet today with the ad- iistration in hopes of hammering t a more defined proposal. 0 10 4) historic preservatoon commossuon of south bend and st. joseph county I ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798 M E M 0 R A N D U M TO: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION FROM: FRED HOLYCROSS RE: MAY HPC MEETING This month's meeting is May 18, 1992 at the regular time and place. As you can see from the agenda, it is a busy time of year for COA's! The remainder of the meeting, other than regular business, consists of first readings for several proposed Landmarks and the proposed Local Historic'District east of Memorial Hospital. You will have reports concerning each of these before second readings in June. One note: due to the increasing number of COAs, both Jim and I will be handling individual cases as our schedules permit. Staff reports submitted to you will reflect the opinion of the staff person assessing the case; in other words, Jim and I may not necessarily agree with the others opinion or assessment of a particular project. If Commission members would like me attach an addendum to reports that I differ with, I would be glad to do so if requested. One final note: as,you can see from this month's packet, the quality of photocopied materials is not always the best. our copying costs have more than doubled since last year due to an increase in fees assessed by MACOG, the office adjacent to ours that has been allowing us to "rent" the use of their copier. Last month, the County made available to us an extremely old, used copier. it, however, has many problems that need to be fixed, unfortunately our budget does not allow for that at this time. We will try to provide you with materials that are readable; I ask for your patience .... ii AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Monthly Meeting County Conference Room 7:30 P.M. 7th Floor, County/City Building May 18, 1992 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1.1322 Lincolnway East - Lincolnway E. LHD 2.1326 Lincolnway East - Lincolnway E. LHD 3.1017 Riverside - Riverside LHD 4.1071 Riverside - Riverside LHD 5.1091 Riverside - Riverside LHD 6.Entry Posts - East Wayne St. LHD 7.1323 E. Wayne St. N. - East Wayne St. LHD IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes -- April, 1992 B. Treasurer's Report -- April, 1992 C. Correspondence D. Committee Reports la. C of A (Staff Approvals) a.1077 Riverside - Riverside LHD 2. Budget & Finance 3. Legal 4. Historic Districts a.River Bend Proposed LHD - First Reading 5. Historic Landmarks a.Riley High School - First Reading b.Ullery Cemetery - First Reading c.Tutt-Stuckey Cemetery - First Reading 6. Standards and Maintenance 7. Personnel B. Staff Reports V. Old Business VI. New Business VII. Hearing of Visitors VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters IX. Adjournment COMMISSION MEETING VISITOR ROLL MAY 18, 1992 Visitors: Please fill in your name and organization (if applicable) so your presence can be officially recorded for the Commission's records. Thank you. 1 1"1-911 � Y,,L VEST -,Ek y�f' 21 2 C/9%ae-2iA/E b. 71VSTETGc-1Z /� i vele /S END 22 3 0/4/ S4- P ,e/vskxloa Zze 2 3 4 ?Ct+ SC-haPer iQ ley l���n c -x4424 5 �- ��Z / , 25 26 6 De5orak Zlc-�1 � 7 27 8 e�°c�GjIQ-sGIR�6f �� s�% liis�� 28 9 V 11��� 0164 SeAkl,2 9 10 30 11 31 12 32 13 33 14 34 15 35 16 36 17 37 18 38 19 39 20 40 'At May 11# 1992 STAFF REPORT Youth gerviCe Rurcaau# Q/o Bonnie Strycker 1322 Lincolnway East South Bend, IN 46613 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT The c. 1904, Free Classic Queen Anne style building located at 1322 Lincolnway East within Lincolnway East Local Historic District Boundaries, is rated as Non Contributing on the city survey, having many alterations, including new siding, window sashes and doors, and a c. 1960 breezeway attaching the main building to the accompanying rear garage. Its location is on an elevated lawn among houses of similar proportion, era, and state of alteration; access to the garage is from a rear alley running parallel with an operable rail line. PROPOSED CHANGE 1) Reduce garage door opening, south side of garage, to entry door (Alumax brand steel door, model #NE 9118). Siding to match existing treated shingle will be installed to enclose. 2) Replace existing wood panel door, west side of garage, with steel door (Alumax brand model #NE 900). 3) Replace small fixed wood sash, west side of garage, with wood clad double hung sash, 2' 10" high X 2' 4" wide (Malta brand model #2414); install same window on east side of garage, centered in facade as on west side. STANDARDS II. Existing Structures C) Windows and Doors 1) Required Existing or original windows and doors, including sash, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods and hardware shall be retained or when deteriorated beyond repair, replaced with duplicates of the existing or original. 2) Recommended If new sash and doors are used the existing or original materials, design and hardware should be used. 3) Prohibited Existing or 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 !W- V may not be introduced. RECOMMENDATIONS The proposed changes are not in keeping with the letter of the above standards i.e. the size, materials, and proportion of original or existing openings shall not be changed. However, the building has been significantly altered: synthetic siding, contemporary windows and doors have been added. Similarly, the garage has been resided and attached to the main building with an enclosed breezeway (c. 1960). An interior inspection of the garage shows that several window openings have been sided over. The staff's analysis is that the overall character, style, and integrity of the building/site will not be significantly compromised by the nature of the proposed changes. The staff recommendation is as follows: 1) Approve overall change. Choose more visually compatible door (e.g. #SI 944 in submitted brochure). 2) Approve overall change. Choose more visually compatible door. (e.g. #SI 900 in submitted brochure). 3) Approve as submitted (size of windows is approximate size of existing window on west side of garage. -- James V. Pastor Staff, Historic Preservation SI 9146 S19124 M \,, 994 SL9133 SL 9136 -SI 9128 SL 9127 SL 900 S1992 FL 900 SL 900 " Ill"I"ALU MAX BUILDING PRODUCTS A Division of Alumax Fabricated Products, bx. a.. 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T2016 glass size is 20"x 16-112" May 11, 1992 STAFF REPORT Youth Service Bureau, c/o Bonnie Strycker 1326 Lincolnway East South Bend, IN 46613 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT The c. 1917 American Four Square style building located at 1326 Lincolnway East within the Lincolnway East Local Historic District boundaries, is rated as non-contributing on the city survey. An accompanying green house, c. 1920, is also rated as non-contributing. The green house sits in close proximity to the main residence, in line with the general massing of buildings along Lincolnway East. Its distinctive feature is a deteriorating, front entry portico that is suggestive of the Art Deco style. The 1932 Portage Assessor card lists the green house as a "green house & bus[iness] est[ablishment]" under the name "Riverside Floral Co", owned by Harvey M. Kinzie. Kinzie is noted in the City Directories as the first owner of the adjacent Four Square and a florist by occupation. The 1991 Assessor record notes that the green house is a "Shell only. Building has been gutted." PROPOSED CHANGE Demolish greenhouse. STANDARDS Lincolnway East Historic District: Preservation Guidelines V. General A) Buildings in the District should not be demolished. However, where a building poses a threat to the public safety, and demolition is the only alternative, documentation by way of photographs, measured drawings, or other descriptive methods should be made of both the exterior and interior of the building. Demolition Standards: Landmarks/Historic Districts Demolition. Demolition of a historic landmark or significant building in a historic district is disfavored and requires a certificate of appropriateness. Such a certificate of appropriateness shall be granted only if the owner demonstrates by submission of substantial, competent evidence that: a) The property in its current condition is uneconomical or in a substantial state of disrepair, deterioration, or structural instability not created by the owner; b) Historically appropriate renovation or rehabilitation is 10 either technically or economically impractical; and c) The owner has investigated and considered all reasonable r alternatives to demolition, not simply the least expensive alternatives, and that all such alternatives such as sale, rental, or lease of the property have failed or with reasonable likelihood will fail or will not earn a fair economic return on value. RECOMMENDATIONS The greenhouse located at 1326 Lincolnway East is an important element to the Lincolnway East Local Historic District. It is a unique entity in the district and part of an unusual residential/commercial site. The building is rated non-contributing on the city survey. The staff contests, upon reanalysis of the site, that the rating reflects only the architectural integrity of the building, and not its value as an important element in the interpretation of the site as an intact example of a homestead/business, the juxtaposition of which was a common expression of mercantile activity in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The property is also the first representative of the gradual change of the district from a primarily residential area to a mixed business and residential area. The greenhouse contributes a unique volume to the streetscape of the Lincolnway East Local Historic District. Arguably, it is not compatible with the residential construction of the rest of the district, yet its general volume and relationship to the street is such that its loss will create a gap in the rhythm of the streetscape. It is the staff's assessment that the uniqueness of the greenhouse is an asset to the district for the reasons sited above. Its demolition would have a negative impact on the historic and architectural fabric of the district. -- James V. Pastor Staff, Historic Preservation .r 5/14/92 ADDENDUM TO STAFF REPORT Upon further consideration, the staff asserts that the demolition of e green house at 1326 LWE would not necessarily be detrimental to the historic fabric of the Lincolnway East Local Historic District on the whole. Expanding on a concession presented in the original staff report (5/11/92), the building's architectural details, massing, and overall -appearance are not compatible with the other buildings in the district. The counter argument made in the initial report was that this "'uniqueness" was an asset to the district. Upon reassessment the staff concedes that the visual and architectural contribution of the green house to the Lincolnway East streetscape is predominantly negative. The primary contributing element, the front Art Deco style portico, has lost much of its integrity through deterioration and subsequently detracts from the visual quality of the district as a whole rather than contributing to it. The building's other elements, such as the atypically high, poured concrete foundation, the plastic covered window openings with a heavy horizontal emphasis, and the sub -standard quality of the wood board siding, are discordant with the nature of the rest of the built environment in the district. However, the value of green house to the specific site, i.e. the relation between the residence and the greenhouse as cited in the staff report, should still be considered. To reiterate, the greenhouse and adjacent residence form a valuable resource: an expression of the integration of business and private life in the early twentieth century. Only a handful of such examples remain intact within the City of South Bend. The staff recommends further research'nto the possibility of adaptive reuse before demolition is considered. Adequate rehabilitation of the building could serve both the owner and the district in a positive fashion. In any case, the owner, Youth Service Bureau, has not adequately dequately expressed subsequent treatment of the site after demolition. Such future plans should be obtained and considered with regards to the appropriateness of demolition. James V. Pastor Staff, Historic Preservation TO: Historic Preservation Com=5,,smon FROM: Bonnie C. Strycker, YSB RE: Demolition of Flower Shop _at 1326_ LincolnwAy__East Date: May 12, 1992 The Youth Service Bureau recently acquired property at 1326 and 1330 Lincolnway East, South Bend. Approval is being requested to demolish the flower shop at 1326 Lincolnway East. The property.is structurally unstable. The roof appears near collapse. A portion of the floor is plywood and a section is dirt. It is deteriorated and it is not not economically feasible to convert it into a structure useable for our purposes. I hope you will favorably consider this request to demolish the structure. Youth Development Services 70001 Youth Employment Helps Hem CASA Project Safe Station 2222 Lincolnway West South Bend, Indiana 46628 219/284-9231 YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU Safe Station 1322 Lincoinway East South Bend, Indiana 46613 of St. Joseph County, Inc. 219/284-9396 TO: Historic Preservation Com=5,,smon FROM: Bonnie C. Strycker, YSB RE: Demolition of Flower Shop _at 1326_ LincolnwAy__East Date: May 12, 1992 The Youth Service Bureau recently acquired property at 1326 and 1330 Lincolnway East, South Bend. Approval is being requested to demolish the flower shop at 1326 Lincolnway East. The property.is structurally unstable. The roof appears near collapse. A portion of the floor is plywood and a section is dirt. It is deteriorated and it is not not economically feasible to convert it into a structure useable for our purposes. I hope you will favorably consider this request to demolish the structure. Youth Development Services 70001 Youth Employment Helps Hem CASA Project Safe Station May 11, 1992 STAFF REPORT R. J. Bennett 1017 Riverside Drive South Bend, IN 46616 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT This c. 1904 American Four Square residence is rated a C/9 on -the city survey. The building is located within the Riverside Drive Local Historic District, set in a streetscape of similarly proportioned houses. A detached garage sits at the rear of the property and is accessed from the alley. PROPOSED CHANGE Remove existing rear entry vestibule/utility room (measures 5' X 8') and replace with utility/bathroom (to measure 10' X 12'). STANDARDS III New Construction A) Heiqht and Proportion __-1)---Required Additions to existing buildings shall be related in height and proportion to the existing structure. 3) Prohibited Additions that would add new height or change the existing facade of a building and change its scale and architectural character may not be constructed. 4) Not Recommended Any style or period of architecture that is incompatible with the existing should not be permitted in new additions. B) Building Materials 1) Required Materials used on an addition to an existing structure shall related to the existing or original materials of that structure. Also, as much of the original structure as possible shall be retained so that the addition could be removed without damage to the basic structure and appearance of the building. RECOMMENDATIONS The existing rear vestibule/utility room, with its vertical tongue and groove siding, is an addition or porch enclosure of typical of the 1930's and early 1940's. There are other examples within the district boundaries. The proposed addition closely adheres in form, material, and character to the existing, and is therefore generally in keeping with the standards above. Several minor changes have been introduced in the new plans: (a) the scale and proportion of the addition changes in relation to the rear facade in that it is larger (10' X 12' vs. 5' X 8'); (b) the proposed east window opening in the existing extension is relatively small as compared to the corresponding replacement sash, which is in scale with the existing windows on the rest of the house; (c) the proposed entry door will be 2" wider than the existing, but will replicate in form and material the existing; (d) the orientation of the entry stoop is different from the existing. The staff asserts that the change cited in (a) does not compromise the historic or architectural integrity of the building. The addition will be offset from the east corner of the rear facade by at least 6", thus keeping the cornerboard detail and profile. Similarly, the changes cited in (b) and (c) are of no detriment. The commission may want to consider the change cited in (d); the reorientation and/or proposed materials may detract from the existing facade. Furthermore, the commission should require that the existing molded entablature in the roof/wall junction be replicated in the new addition. -- James V. Pastor Staff, Historic Preservation 4pMay 5, 1992 STAFF REPORT Ann Manion / Stephen Murphy 1071 Riverside Drive South Bend, IN 46616 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT The c-1911 American Four Square/Prairie dwelling located at 1.071 Riverside Drive is within the Riverside Drive Local Historic District boundaries. The building is rated a C/9 on the city resurvey and sits amid a streetscape of houses of similar proportion and ear. A contributing garage is located at the rear of the property and is accessed via a rear alley. PROPOSED CHANGE 1) Replace existing concrete walk running from side entry to garage in kind: materials and dimensions to replicate existing. 2) Install rectangular patio to extend fifteen feet from rear of house. Width of patio to run from fence to fence (width of lot) with three foot buffer between fence and patio (three foot flowerbeds). Area at side entry will be all concrete to fence. Sidewalk to be replaced will be incorporated into patio area. STANDARDS I. Environment B)-Buildinq Site and Landscapinq 1) Required Plants; trees, fencing, walkways ... which reflect the property's history and development shall be retained. 2) Recommended New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in - photographs, drawings and newspapers. New site work should also be appropriate to existing surrounding site elements in scale, type and appearance. 3) Prohibited No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing old plants, trees, fencing, walkways ... before evaluating their importance to the property's history and development. RECOMMENDATIONS The proposed walk and patio is out of scale with the rest of the site. A smaller patio, with a reduced concrete area, would be more appropriate. The replacement walk should closely adhere to the width and path of the existing. James V. Pastor Staff, Historic Preservation BATH -02 APRIL 23,93 PROPOSED BATH & UTILITY ROOM ADDITION to 1017 Riverside Drive South Bend Quotation is for removing present rear porch and constructing -_a n evi 1 a i � g 6 r room approximately -'-------- 10x12 feet. Foundation of concrete block or poured concrete. Exterior to be vertical ',.,,"4d anift­tvt" n and finished complete. with one double hung window and exterior nine glass light door with two lower wood panels and storm door less painting. Subfloor, ready for linoleum, must a continuation of the existing kitchen floor for level and height. Roof overhang to be compatible to existing overhang on the rest of the hone. [ approx. 1211 ] Green Shingles similar to those on house applied with the roof line similar to main body of house. East wall of edition must be positioned to allow a minimum offset maintaining original corner detail of house. Rough plumbing to be installed by contractor for washer, gas dryer, water closet and wash stand. Shower to be instaled and hooked -up. All other work such as dry wall installation, insolation, inside partitions, electrical, heating, and interior finishing to be done by home owner. Basic framing dimensions. 81feet deep by 121 wide by standard 81 wall height. 161, O.C. framing all wood sheeting, no celotex. (particle board O.K.) 41 . Wood stoop with suitable steps down to grade with iron railings. Approximately 3 X 5 ft pluss steps. 40 NO U6�F C7, qr2- 1011 May 11, 1992 STAFF REPORT Mr. Brian Crumlish 1091 Riverside Drive South Bend, IN 46616 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT The c.1909 dwelling at 1091 Riverside drive was designed by local architect Ernest Young for Thaddeus M. Talcott, a prominent attorney. The building is an outstanding example of Ernest Young's Prairie style designs; Ernest Young also designed several other Prairie style residences in the Riverside Drive Local Historic District. PROPOSED CHANGE Replace existing cedar shingle roofing on garage with simulated cedar shingle, Timberline series. STANDARDS II. Existinq Structures C) Windows and Doors 1) Required: The existing shape and materials of the roof shall be retained. 2) Recommended: Whenever possible, the original shape and materials should be restored. Particular effort should be made to retain unique materials not commonly found in new construction. Roof covering which is deteriorated beyond repair should be replaced with new material that matches as closely as possible the existing or original in composition, size, shape, color and texture 3) Prohibited: Nothing shall be done to change the essential .character of the roof by adding architectural features or roofing materials inappropriate to the style of the house. RECOMMENDATIONS The proposal is not in keeping with the letter of the standards as cited above. However, the owner asserts that he changed the roofing material of both the garage and main house from asphalt roll to the existing cedar shingle in 1977. The roofing is currently in deteriorated condition; the owner indicates the cause is in performance problems with the current material. The proposal is to replace with Timberline asphalt shingle, which advertises that it replicates the wood shingle profile. Upon viewing the sample, the staff is not in accordance with this assessment. The staff suggests locating an alternative material that would preserve the visual integrity of this Prairie residence as did the previously installed cedar shingle. -- James V. Pastor Staff, Historic Preservation Certificate of ADoropriateness Staff Report: Entry Posts/East Wavne Street LHD Owner: City of South Bend, c/o Georgia Shaw (EWLHD Liaison Committee) Location: N.E and S.E corners of Eddy and East Wayne Streets Historic Context: The brick and poured -concrete entry posts at the corner of Eddy and East Wayne Streets are an important historic element of the District. They were constructed by Sunnymede's developers, Leslie Whitcomb and Fred Keller, after the neighborhood was platted in 1925. Entry posts and lights have historically been a popular means with which to differentiate specific neighborhoods in the built environment. Intended to resemble entry gates protecting estates and manors, entry posts provide a formal entryway into what was, in this case, a distinctive and "fashionable" place to reside. These posts and lamps also represent the developer's intention to require communal neighborhood responsibilities; homeowners in Sunnymede were assessed a fee to finance the maintenance of the entry posts and lamps along with other streetlights, trees in the tree lawns and recreational areas in the neighborhood. Proposal: The East Wayne LHD Liaison Committee proposes to have two new lamps wired and mounted on top of the brick posts that flank the entryway into the district. A meter box will be attached to the post on the northeast corner of the streets (see photo for proposed location). Electrical wiring will be run on the outside of the posts and under the street between the posts. Applicable Standards: I. Environment A. The District Environment (1) Reauired "Distinctive existing features such as brick entry pillars [sic] ... shall be retained." (2) Recommended "Whenever possible, original features should be restored." (from East Wavne Street Historic District Preservation Guidelines, 1987) 1 Recommendations The intention of this project is to restore the original function of the entry posts by replacing the missing lamps. The lamps chosen (W.J. Whatley Inc. Luminaire, Model 1010; see— manufacturer's ee—manufacturer's drawing) replicate the original, as can be seen from a historic postcard contemporaneous with the early years of the neighborhood. The project includes a meter box as part of the Liaison Committees' agreement with I.and M. for financing the cost of electricity -- it is intended that the Liaison Committee pay for the electricity used. The project sponsor has chosen the most - inconspicuous placement for the meter box where it can least be seen from either street (see photographs). The HPC should require that the proposal include the painting of the meter box to match the color of the bricks. This project will enhance the District and its streetscape; the proposal is within the requirements of the District's standards; I recommend that the Historic Preservation Commission approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for this project. F. Holycross 5-11-92 2 v 1.*,i.�. J;: r li 'v tr:F! ili d.. '0100 .. 15- - -� lZ r, Mpl:•4 .. 15- - -� lZ r, Mpl:•4 Ir Luminaires & Accessories W. 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A wood pool shed is located at the rear -east corner of the building. PROPOSAL 1. Build 6" block wall in place of existing wood fence on east and west sides of property. Height of wall to be that of existing fence. Use existing wood fence as veneer over block wall facing neighbors on east and west sides. Veneer west block wall with brick to match house on the driveway side. 2. Rebuild existing wood pool shed at rear -east side of corner of house in brick. Extend shed up to air conditioning units on east side of house. 3. Enclose existing car port. STANDARDS I. Environment B. Building Site and Landscaping 1) Required Major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways, ... which reflect the property's history and development shall be retained ... Structures such as gazebos, patio decks ... new walls ... and other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic character of the site and the neighborhood and inconspicuous when viewed from a public way. 2) Recommended New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in photographs, drawings, and newspapers. 3) Prohibited No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways, outbuildings, and other elements before evaluating their importance to the property's history and development. III. New Construction A. Heiqht and Proportion 1) Required Additions that would add new height or change the existing facade of a building and change its scale and architectural character shall not be constructed. B. Buildinq Materials 1) Required Materials used on an addition to an existing structure shall relate to the existing or original materials of the structure. C. Accessory Buildings 1) Required Accessory buildings shall be located at the rear of residences and as unobtrusively as possible while preserving the historical relationships between the building, landscape features, and open spaces. Proportions and materials shall conform to those required for New Construction (see A-1 and B-1). 2 ) Recommended Accessory building designs should be compatible in character and mood to the residences and the neighborhood. RECOMMENDATIONS The property at 1323 E.W.N. was developed in 1963 and is subsequently considered a non-contributing resource. However, the building mass and materials are compatible with adjacent homes considered as contributing resources. Decisions regarding the proposed changes should be seen in this context. 1) The existing rear fence has little historic and architectural value. Its replacement should be permitted. However, the adhering of fragments of the existing wood fence to a 6" block wall may be problematic. It is important that the rough masonry to be used not be visible as it could prove unsightly. Facing with brick to match house as proposed on the driveway side of the west wall should be applied in all visible sections of the block fence. 2) Reconstruction of the pool shed as proposed would have no detrimental impact on the district environment. 3) The staff recommends against the port as it is a unique treatment of neighborhood. This element of the historic significance. -- James V. Pastor Staff, Historic Preservation enclosure of the existing car automobile storage in the property has potential MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Monthly Meeting 7:30 p.m. April 20, 1992 I. Call to Order County Conference Room 7th Floor, County -City Building The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. 11.- Roll Call Members Present: Mrs. Martha Choitz, Mrs. Jean Dennen, Mrs. Joann Sporleder, Mr. John Oxian--President, Mr. Jed Eide, Mr. Bill Welsheimer, Mr. Dennis Schafer, Mrs. Janeanne Petrass, Mrs. Aladean DeRose--City Attorney, Mr. Fred Holycross--Director, Mr. James Pastor -- Administrative Assistant, Suzanne Booker --Surveyor., Mr. Fritz ValSaint--intern. Members Absent: Mr. Herb Herendeen. Also Present: Mr. Gene Oakley, Ms. Pat Schafer, Ms. Trudy McManama--Riley-at-Ewing,.Ms.-Luane X_ajzer,-.Ms.Deb 71 1 RAvers-i--de,­-Mr'... Tom-.Haas—:--Zouth Te z i chPrice- !,-1 04..9 Bend Distr-.l-ctz-,-G'o-If--Asso-ci-ati-oni----Ms.-�,S-haroii-l;Ber-ko, -Mr.. -Jay Tidmarsh--938',,.R-i,ver,-z-�i-de Wash in gton,;--,, MrRoger�,McKi c.ha-e-1 Monte Sri ver--'-S-up-erinte-ndent-.-o.fl.',,Schoo--Is 1­--Mr.�­GeorqeF--Trzi ch; Ms. Barbara, -St:ee7.1,e--:--!So:*ut-hhol'.d--,�starat�onsi-, %'-Mr.. 1 -,S-tephen Luecke--South Bend Common-Counc1l.. Mr. Oxian introduced-Mr,...Dennis-,,Schafe.r, newly appointed to--the-;4iPG-.to, representative. III. Public Hearing A. certificates of Appropriateness 1. 938 Riverside Drive --Riverside LHD Mr. Pastor summarized the staff report and distributed polaroids. The owner, Mr. Tidmarsh, wished to replace his front porch in-kind. The list of proposed changes was as follows: --replace porch deck, latticework, supports, and balustrade in-kind with cedar wood. Balustrade replacement to include reconstruction of missing sections on east side of porch. --replace porch foundation with brick or concrete pier supports. --leave roof and entablature intact --replace existing brick porch steps in front with wood risers/treads --leave brick side steps for foundation concerns Mr. Pastor reported that the staff considered this proposal to be a positive step, in keeping with the pertinent standards, towards restoration of the building. Approval was therefore recommended. Mr. Tidmarsh then told the HPC he had decided to use brick pier supports, not concrete. The bricks to be used were part of the present structure. Mrs. Sporleder moved to approve the proposal; Mr. Welsheimer seconded the motion. Mr. Oxian added that the COA should stipulate brick pier supports. Motion approved unanimouslv. 2. 1049 Riverside Drive --Riverside LHD. This COA concerned the installation of a 9' high pole, backboard, and basketball hoop in front of the garage, in a flared rear drive apron. Mr. Pastor summarized the staff report and distributed polaroids of the site. He directed the commission members' attention to the schematized drawing of the hoop included in their April information packets. The staff recommended approval of the proposal because the unit would be difficult to see from the street; moreover, the unit was freestanding, and well clear of any historically relevant fabric. The owner, Mr. Tom Price,*said Mr. Pastor had presented an adequate description of the project; he had nothing to add. Mrs. Sporleder moved to approve the proposal; Mr. Welsheimer seconded the motion. Approved unanimouslv. 3. 630 W. Washington --Local Landmark Mr. Pastor summarized the staff report. This house, rated 0-13, was built in 1886 by James Oliver. It was protected both as a City Landmark and as a part of the Southhold Restorations facade easement program. Plans were now underway to convert the property 2 into a Bed & Breakfast. The owners were applying for a COA to make the following three changes: a. Provide required parking spaces for the bed & breakfast patrons as per submitted plan. Parking proposal to involve removal of one damaged.maple tree (to be replaced) and the relocation of three bushes._ Paving -of the area required. b. Place a sign, similar in size and design to the Queen Anne Inn's, in front of the house near the front steps. c. Install air conditioning unit near the rear southeast -corner of the main building - The staff recommended approval of part (a) of the proposal, which allowed the owners to meet City Code parking requirements. No further expansion of the parking area, however, should be permitted. Should additional need for parking arise (and the owner had indicated that it might), the staff recommended that the owner .find alternate means to accomodate the increase. Mr. Eide here asked Mr. Pastor to define "alternate means." Mr. Holycross said arrangements might be made with neighboring businesses to share parking - space, possibly on the street. Such arrangements, - - - --he said, were increasingly being made in cities around the country. Mr..Oxian asked whether the parking spaces would be perpendicular to the curb. Mr. Holycross said that, in previous plans, the spaces were slanted; in the present plans, they were perpendicular. Mr. Oxian then asked whether the parking space beside the carriage house had been eliminated. Mr. Pastor said they had not. - =- Ms. Lisa-MaGuire, leasee and proprietor of the -� proposed bed & breakfast, said that, due to maneuverability problems, she and a surveyor had changed the parking plans. Instead of angled spaces facing Tippecanoe place, they had settled on -- - perpendicular spaces facing the garage. The original drawing did not show a 5' area beneath the garage overhang which allowed additional parking space. The old plans, she said, were drawn up by a previous bidder for the property. The new plans provided much greater maneuverability, and followed the lines of the driveway more gracefully. Area 3 Plan had told her that the new plans were acceptable. Mrs. Sporleder said the plans specified "asphalt paving for 12 parking spaces." She could only see 8 spaces in the drawing. Ms. MaGuir-e explained that 4 spaces, next to the garage, already existed; the plans i-ncreased_--the total number of parking spaces on the site to 12. - -- — — -- - - Mrs. Sporleder asked Ms. McGuire to clarify the issue of additional future parking requirements. Ms. Maguire explained that she might need more parking space to accomodate business conferences, wedding receptions etc. Area Plan required that parking areas be paved. Rather than increase the paved parking area on the site, she said she would negotiate a shared -parking agreement with neighboring businesses. She also said that, should her zoning require her to increase the size of her parking lot to accomodate conferences, she would forego the project. Mrs. Choitz asked whether the staff had recommended some means of screening the parking lot from view. She saw no provision for this in the plans. Ms. Maguire said bushes would be used to help soften the aesthetic effect of the new parking lot. Mr. Oxian then asked whether the bushes would also act as a barrier between the parking lot and the lawn. Ms. Maguire said there would be a curb to protect the lawn. Mrs. Choitz moved to approve to approve the parking plans, as submitted; Mrs. Soorleder seconded the motion. Approved unanimouslv. Part (b) of the proposal was then discussed. Mr. Pastor reported that the staff recommended approval, but suggested that the 11 ' high sign might be too tall. The staff also advised against using gingerbread bracketwork on the sign, as proposed. Ms. Maguire said one problem was the sheer size of the house; it was so large that it might dwarf a lower sign. Mr. Oxian questioned whether a motorist going west along West Washington could see the sign; the wall around Tippecanoe place might conceal it. Mr. Welsheimer said that a principle requirement for signage was that it be visible from cars passing by on the street. He suggested that a V tall sign might be more conspicuous to passing motorists. Ms. Maguire replied that the vantage 4 point about which she was most concerned was the driveway head of Tippecanoe Place. She wanted the patrons of Tippecanoe Place to see her sign. Also, she wanted to assure herself of a certain amount of flexibility in deciding the height of the sign. There were many factors to consider; for example, there were lilac bushes on the site which i,light--scree-rf-theF-s-i-gn-durtng-p-eak Mrs. Choitz moved to approve part (b) of the proposal. Mr. Eide seconded the motion. Approved unanimouslv. Part (c) was then discussed. Mr. Pastor reported that the staff recommended approval of the AC unit, since it would not be visible from either Washington or Scott streets. Mr. Eide moved to approve part (c). Mrs. Petrass seconded the motion. Mrs. Sporleder asked whether the AC unit was to be screened in any way --possibly by a,fence. Ms. Maguire said bushes would be used to conceal the unit. Motion approved unanimously. 4.. 1121 E. Wayne.Street--East Wayne LHD Mr. Eide, the petitioner,submitted architectural drawings for a two-part proposal.. Mr. Pastor distributed.polaroids and summarized the staff report. The first part of the proposal, he reported, was to replace a brick.patio in the back yard. The new --bri-cks were to closely match the color and pattern of the existing bricks. Also, the rebuilt patio would -.be. raised apx. 2 -over the existing ion-; this was to. improve -drainage, and to harmonize- the r6-1_ativelii'�V_"els of yard and, patio. -the to The area of, patio would be increased by 30 .-cover a small area of. lawn where grass had failed to grow. Since only ink'i nd replacement materials were.to be _-.=.used on the rebuilt patio, the. staff recommended ..approva-I.. Eiid6l-ta.i.,d-rthat.het�di-�d'hot,.-':know whether the 'only-Rnew that it was in bi or. ig ina e p r I :'h' ad at -i'- was:: 0 shape. The.:patio :had sunk_,;. creating drainage 5 problems, and many of its bricks were deteriorated. Mrs. Dennen moved to approve the first oart of the mr000sal; Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion. Approved unanimouslv. Mr. Pastor reported that the second pert of the proposal was to enclose a second -story screened ------�--------�'--sleeping poroh-in-the-reaff-lf-the-house-'.-At-------�'��-------' present, traffic noises from Jefferson and Eddy streets made the space unusable as a sleeping porch. The screens were to be replaced by a combination of fixed windows and operable oasenents. The size of all openings was to be maintained. The screens were to be saved and stored above the garage, should any future owner wish to restore the porch. The staff considered the porch a unique element of the house, important to its historic fabric; it represented climate-accomodating design (since superseded by AC and ventilation systems) of the early twentieth century. However, since the proposed alteration neither destroyed the porch nor contradicted the architectural style of the house, the staff recommended approval. A further consideration was that the porch was a back porch, not a front porch. Mrs, Sporleder asked Mr. E-ide what type of windows he planned to use. Mr. E1de said they were Pella -- windows which opened along the oenterlinm. The original openings had been retained. Although it was not possible to fully conceal the alteration, he needed to enclose the porch to create more space ' for hi.0 family. He said such adaptations were sometimes necessary, even within historic districts, to keep the neighborhood viable. ^ In response to a queetion'from Mrs. Choitz, Mr. Eide said the altered porch was not visible from the street. Mrs. Choitz moved to approve the porch enclosure; Mrs. Petrass seconded the motion. Motion'apormved unanimouslv. 8.- Studebaker Administration Building --Second Reading Mr- H- o l�oro��--summarized the staff report on this _building. The report described the building as "an -integral part of the cultural landscape of South Bend's downtown." It was historically significant for the following reasons: --as the center of the Studebaker firm's management and social activities in the 20th century --as an important landmark in the city's built environment --as a structure designed by Solon Beman, one of the Midwest's most influential 19th -century architects = as—a=l-oca-1—examp 1 e- of - Renai ssance-rev-i-va ] --influenced architecture The building had been continuously occupied by the Studebaker firm from its construction 1908-9 until 1965. Since 1970, it had served as administrative offices for the South Bend School Corporations. The School Corporation's future plans for the building were unknown. Mr. Holycross concluded his summary by saying that the building, rated as significant on the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory, deserved landmark status. To begin the landmark designation process would be an opportunity to educate/inform the community of the building's significance. It was the staff's opinion that the HPC should also ask the Common Council to support an effort to have the structure placed on the National Register of Historic Places. _ _- _..-This concluded the summary. Mr. Oxian then opened the issue to public debate. Mr. Sriver, Superintendent of Schools, spoke first. He described the situation as "difficult" because he understood the urge to preserve some of the past. However, he said he was speaking for an organization that had concerns other than historic preservation, and had come to-the-meeting-toexpress his forma] opposition to landmarking the Studebaker Administration Building. He listed the following reasons for his opposition: --the need to maintain flexibility in making decisions regarding the facility --the need to maintain the building's practical usefulness --the duty to the taxpayers to minimize maintenance costs; the School Corporation was taxpayer -supported. Mrs. Sporleder asked Mr. Sriver why he thought landmark status would jeopardize the efficiency and efficacy of future modifications/repairs to the building. Mr. Sriver said he didn't foresee any major 7 changes to the building's exterior as long as the School Corporation kept its administrative offices there. However, these offices might be moved elsewhere in 1998; in this event, the School Corporation hoped to sell, donate, or re -use the building without hindrance from the HPC. Mrs. Sporleder said she doubted the HPC would seriously -hinder --any--repai-rs--or--a-It-er-at-i-ons-th-at-th. School Corporation might wish to make. The most difficult problem, in her experience, would be window repair. An important reason for landmarking the building was to forestall major changes to the building's exterior; still, the HPC would be helpful and flexible in negotiating C of A's. Mr. Oxian said there were only two types.of standards for maintaining historic buildings, "A" and "B." The "B" standards, which had overwhelmingly been assigned to city and county landmarks, were relatively flexible. So far, only Tippecanoe Place had been assigned the stricter "A" standards; Tippecanoe Place, however, was also bound by a number of restrictions from the Southhold Restoration Facade Easement Program. "B" standards were more negotiable, and would be recommended for the Administration building. Mr. Oxian then said that landmarking the building now would help assure its future. It was important to apply standards early rather than waiting,until demolition was imminent. Mrs. Petrass pointed out that landmark status wouldn't place limits on interior alterations. Mr. Gene Oakley then suggested that, eventually, the Administration Building might be used as a repository for ---the -papers-now- stored -in -the- Studebaker -National I`UTSeUm.- - The museum, it had rec-ent-1-y --b-een----d+s-c-overed, had such serious structural problems that its viability was in doubt. The papers, which included letters from the 19th century, might simply rot away if a place were not found for them. Mr. Oakley then further suggested that the -automobiles at the museum might be moved to the Shetland Building, west of the Administration Building. This would place ,.--..the entire museum within the historic boundaries of --complex. .�'.Studebaker -_the Mr. Oxian then briefly outlined a history of the -,attempts, since 1971, to find an appropriate location for the Studebaker National Museum. His long-term goal in preserving the Administration Building, he said, was to see it ultim'atelyibecome the nucleus,of the Studebaker National."Museum.:'-' He said he considered this.building the most -vital: part -of the whol e Studebaker complex. Mrs. Petrass pointed out`"th_at cars,and carriages had, oncebeen exhibited in-the­-back,'part of the Administration Building .-",.'.Sh6 asked whether there were any--surp-1 us--space—at—the".'.'Admi-ni-str-a-t-i-on—Bu-i-l-d-i-ng—t-c accomodate overflow from: the Museum--temporarily,.:at least. Mr. Sriver replied that the, museum -needed far more space than the School Corporation could offer. Mrs Petrass said she wasn't suggesting moving cars into.. the Administration buildi'ng';- nor was she suggesting a permanent.arrangement.-.,She was, however, concerned about the papers -and artifacts facts stored in the ar-chiv*a,lly unstable environmenton the museum's 2nd floor.. Mrs. Sporleder said she was convinced of the building's historical significance. To landmark the building now, before a crAs.is threatening its very existence could arise, seemed a -reasonable and orderly thing to do.. With all the outcry over the fate of the Studebaker Corridor, it would be irresponsible for the HPC not to landmark the*building--it--seemed.an obvious step to take. She expected that, once the building became a landmark, the School Corporation would continue, as always, to:care for it. Mr. Welsheimer said he'.d,.been`on a committee a year before which had-discussed,-thefuture uses of various School Corporation buildings ' . -Although the committee had not reached any final.agreements, it had emerged that --when funds became available and the time seemed right --the School Corporation would relocate its administrative offices.- The future of the building, therefore, was far from 'certain-. As a compromise, he suggested postponing the .,landmark procedure another year. The School Corporation,_:h'ewas� 'sure 'would continue to maintain the building. He�:also believed that landmarking the building:lwou'ld.have no negative impact on its value; rather, the -.building's value might go up. Mr. Sriver explained that his main concern was not the building's value, but the School Corporation's ability to repair it quickly, cheaply, and efficiently. Mr. Welsheimer said the HPC would willingly help the 9 School Corporation find answers to its maintenance problems --locating windows, windowframea, eto. This was one of the benefits of landmark statue, Mrs. Choitz said the HPC should press on with its landmarkinB plans. The Studebaker Administration Building was high on the HPC's list of buildings needing protection. She thought it unwise to delay__ r--- the plans until pressures mounted and issues became confused. Also, she could observe, at present, no obvious need for repairs or changes to the building's exterior. Mr. Sriver agreed that no major exterior changes, to his knowledge, were being contemplated. The building did, however, need air conditioning; and he didn't think the School Corporation should have to seek permission to install air conditioning units. Mr. Oxian said window AC units were not considered a permanent change to the building. The School Corporation would only have to appear before the Commission to gat permission to, for example, cut into the wall, Mrs. Sporleder asked Whether the School Corporation was planning to replace the windows. Mr. Sriver`a assistant replied that replacing the windows would be a major project; and, since the School Corporation might leave the building in 1998, the expense couldn't be 'uotif1ed, Instead, they would simply glaze and paint the windows, all of wh-ich were °open,°, Mr. Oxian cited a test case, Muesael School, the subject, had replaced its windows in cooperation with the HPC. No problems had arisen. Mrs, 8porleder moved to recommend landmark status for '-- ------ the Studebaker Administration 8uildinp' Mrs. Dennen seconded the motion. Motion approved 6-0-1; Mr.. -- , VValaheimer abstained. C. Studebaker Golf Course --Second Reading Mr. Oxian reported that,Mr. Haas, who had the previous month introduced a petitionto landmark the Studebaker Golf Course, had asked that this petition be withdrawn. Mr. C>uian proposed instead tabling the matter indefinitely. The HPC staff had suggested alternatives such as landnarkin8 a group of golf courses, or landmark1ng other parklands. Mrs. Choitz said she wanted to hear the staff report before making any decision. Members of the audience supported her request. Mr Holycross summarized the staff report, which. contained the following case against landmark status for the golf course: s --it wasn"t Ancluded on the Indiana Hi *toric Sites & Strluctures.SUrvey. To be eligible, a site2had to rate --it had been altered in 1923 by encroachments from Riley High School --the.identity of the golf course designer had -not, Been established -7it was not -the site of an important historical event .--it had no unusual merit as an example of : -neighborhood culture, and had little educational value .--the land bore no traces of - the life of a - significant person. For similar reasons, Mr. Holycross continued, the golf. course wasn't.eliqib..le for placement on the National.' Register of Historic Places. Mr. Oxian asked for comments. A woman asked why- the HPC wished to table the issue ssue instead of voting on it. Mr. Oxian said tabling gave the HPC the opportunity to work on the alternative proposals mentioned above. At this point, however, tabling was still only a proposal. The woman then declared that she wanted to see the petition defeated; the golf course simply wasn't a historical site. Ms. Pat Schafer of the Riley -at -Ewing Association then read a statement opposing the landmark petition. in brief: --the fate of Riley High School was still far from . . sealed, and steps were being taken to keep it at Ewing --landmarking the golf course would eliminate several planning options, making it 'even less likely that the school would remain where it was --the-HPC-should avoid getting involved in,.the heated polit-ica,l-,--s1tuation surrounding the relocation of Riley. Mr. Haasthen said he wanted to maintain a good r.elationshAp between the HPC and his organization, the Distr.ict-,Golf Association. For this reason, he now thought it best to withdraw his petition. -a-ga-In requested-' appr-ova1­to'-w1-tfi­draw the petition: Mr. Eide.asked what -,difference existed between withdrawing the petition and voting it down. Mr.. Oxian said withdrawing the petition free'd �77' ' Commission members from the obligation to take a stand on the issue. Under any circumstances /tabling, ' withdrawal, voting -down), the petition could be reintroduced in the future, Mr.Qakley said he'd prefer a vote. A'definite vote would clarify the HPC^m stand on this issue. He ` endorsed Mr. Holycroas`s report, 4 woman said vote should be taken because it would ` prove to the School Board that the landmark issue was closed. Mr. Eide said he maw no reason to perpetuate the issue; the golf course would never meet landmark criteria. He moved to recommend against landmmrking the golf course. Mrs. Petraas seconded the motion.. Mrs. 'porleder said she would prefer a oositive motion. Mr. Eide -acoordinglY withdrew his motion' Mrs. Sporleder moved to recommend landmark status for the golf course. Mr' YVelsheimar seconded the motion. Mr. Dxian then made a statement. First, he said be . thought it a mistake to say the golf course should not be saved. Second, he said he couldn't understand the need to choose between the golf course and the high school --neither should be destroyed. A school's quality had nothing to do with the number of acres it occupied; other factors made aa school good -or bad. The decision to demolish a high school simply because it stood on less than ZO acres baffled him: perhaps the School Board wished to move all the schools from the City to the County area. Mrs. Sporleder then questioned 1-2 statements in the staff report. She said she considered the location of the golf course --completely surrounded by the city --unusual. Mrs. Choitz^pointed out that, originally, the golf course lay in an outlying rural area; development had come later. Mrs. Sporledar said that, nevertheless, it was unusual to have a green space in the center of a city. Mr.Oakley remarked that, even if Riley High School - annexed part of the golf course, 65% of it would remain. According to option #5, (a set of plans submitted by Dr. Sriver that kept Riley at Ewing), the school's east end would be extended by no more than 80,000 feet. This would not run all the way across the golf course. Moreover, the trees to be removed were not remarkably old. Mr. Haas said South Send was lucky to have a 9 -hole public golf course. Also, the golf course, one of. only 4 places in South Bend still bearing the Studebaker name, was an important part of the city's heritage; also, it occupied what was originally Studebaker land. A recent South Bend Tribune article, he said, had argued in favor of retaining the golf course, saying it .was-_ important-.-to---maintain---an—o.p-en--Sr-een-..spac,e--j-n the city. Therefore he still favored landmark status for the golf course. A man said that keeping Riley at Ewing was more important to the city than was maintaining a green space. if Riley were relocated, and not replaced with another school, there would be far too much "open space" in that neighborhood. A woman said that, despite all efforts at persuasion, the School Board insisted that Riley High School needed more land. Annexing part of the golf course was the only way to keep the school at Ewing. Under these circumstances, she felt the best solution was to move the golf course 71 blocks west. She drew the HPC's attention to a petition she'd brought, bearing the signatures of 1,000 people whoendorsedthis position. She also pointed out that the school, rated S-12, had far more historic value than the golf course. Mr. Oxian said he considered moving the golf course a mistake; all of it would not be lost even if Riley were enlarged, and moving it'would mean the demolition of 110 houses. The woman pointed out that the land she had in mind for the golf course was an unused tract near Rum Village, not the Kesey-Ohio street area north of the existing golf course. Mr. Oxian asked for closing remarks from the HPC. Mrs. Sporleder said that this case had pointed up the need to establish landmarking standards for landscapes. Mr. Oxian said that, while he had written standards for landscapes, these standards only applied to landscapes that formed a context for a historic landmark. There were no standards for landmarking landscapes alone. Mr. Oxian called for a vote (see D. 12). Mr. Eide. Mrs. Choitz. Mr. Schafer. and Mrs. Petrass opposed the motion; Mr. Oxian, Mrs. Dennen. and Mr. Welsheimer abstained. Motion defeated. 13 V1. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes --March 1992 Mr. Oxian called for corrections to the minutes, as did Mrs. Sporleder. Mrs. Choitz moved to accent the minutes. as corrected; Mr-. Eide seconded the -motion. ADoroved unanimously. B. Treasurer's Report --March 1992 Mrs.'Sporledel- moved to acceot the Treasurer's reoort as submitted; Mrs. Petrass seconded the motion. Approved unanimously. C. Correspondence D. Committee Reports la. Certificates of Appropriateness (Staff Approvals) a. 1212 Lincolnway East--LHD Mr. Pastor reported that the owner had requested and received a COA to replace the asphalt shingle roofing on the house. Mrs. Choitz asked whether a staff report had been prepared; Mr. Oxian said that, since only one item had been staff -approved that month, no staff report had been necessary. 1b. Certificates of Appropriateness (Update) a. Riverside Drive--LHD Mr. Pastor reminded the HPC of an existing controversy, concerning an oval window, at this ­nr­r+-j­ ha Rlso apprised them of ;; npw C.04— violation. The previous month, the HPC had issued a COA for the installation of a wrought -iron railing; the owners had installed a pipe railing instead. The oval window had not been removed. Mr. Pastor reported sending a letter to the owners March 25, parts of which he then read aloud. The letter advised the owner of their legal options, and given them 30 days to appeal. Mr. Holycross stated that no further regarding either violation had been received from the owners. Mr. Pastor then 14 said.that co=owner Steve Murphy had called to - - request"a COA for,a new patio and walkway.. His only reply.to the threatened legal action had been that he "planned to -sell-the property." 'Mr.-Oxian said that if the owners failed to meet the 30 -day appeal -deadline; the -.staff should go next to the -Legal department for Mrs. Choitz suggested reinstating an enforcement mechanism.that'had fallen into disuse. In the past, COA violations.had sometimes been referred to Code Enforcement for a preliminary hearing. in many cases, simply to avoid this hearing, owners had corrected the COA violation. She.wanted to know whether this arrangement still existed; it had worked very well. - Mr. Welsheimer.pointed out that .the,pipe railing wasn't sturdy enough to meet Building Code safety requirements. Mr. Oxian advised referring the.case to the Building Department. Mrs. Choitz said the HPC`s standards had also been violated,. -and urged sending the.owners a letter to this effect. Mr. Oxian said such a letter had -already been sent; the next step should be to go to the Legal Department. In this case; however, it was possible to go also - to the -Bu i 1 d i ng -Department .-- Mrs. DeRose ascertained that the case would be referred to -the Building Department as a safety. violation. .Mrs. Choitz said the HPC had nothing,to-do with safety, and should explore other ways of dealing with the problem before resorting to the Legal Department. Mr. Oxian repeated that once' the 30 -day time limit had exp -i red, the matter should be sent to -, -. -._,the- Legal :Department. Mrs. DeRose said that, while the .HPC, could not now --take any direct _ legal action, it could send a writ of les pendens to the:Abstract-& Title Company. When . _ any -prospective buyer .looked at the abstract :-� for the`house," 'he would discover that it was the subject -of -litigation and that, if he �_.. bought the house, he would inherit that 1-itigation. This,measure might discourage the --b.uyer_. _ Mrs. Dennen sai d co-owner Steve Murphy had given many contradictory accounts of his plans - _ - 1� for the house. She suggested warning the owners by letter of the writ of les pendens. b. 1716 E. Wayne Street--LHD Mr. Pastor reported on the staff's ongoing efforts to find a replacement gate for the inappropriate one the owner had installed some ---- months ----ear- 1 i.er-.---He---sa-i-d--r_esear-ch_so__f_ar__had not been very fruitful. Mr. Holycross said the only appropriately -priced gates on the market were the same as, or worse than, the existing gate. An attractive wrought -iron gate had been found, but it cost $1200. in short, he said, replacing the gate in a manner consistent with the C of A was not possible. Mrs. Dennen said the fence was unsightly. Mr. Holycross agreed, but reminded her that the HPC had .already granted a C of A for it, pending approval of the gate. Mrs. Sporleder advised all Commission members to go out and look for appropriate gates. 2. Budget & Finance No report 3. Legal No report 4. Historic Districts Mr. Oxian mentioned that the Near Northwest Neighborhood Association was planning a meeting and a fundraising event. Also, he and Mr. - -- Holycross had recently attended a meeting with the Park Avenue Neighborhood Ass n. and discussed the possibility of Park Avenue - becoming a historic district. Most of those present had favored the.district. 5. Historic Landmarks No report 6. Standards & Maintenance No report 7. Personnel 16 - T: No report - 8. Staff Report -No report ,;V:., .:01.d Business A. Proposed:COA Review procedures ___. _ Mr.'-Oxian proposed adopting these standards as a means°of standardizing the �.processing of COA applications at meetings. Mrs..DeRose said that, while the standards were not . legal..ly.required, they would.-help protect the HP-CI :. from..charges of violating due pr.ocess. Mrs: Choitz moved to'adopt,the procedures: Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion. Approved unanimously. B. Clay .Township Cemeteries Mrs. Sporleder asked what.-progress-had been made toward landmarking these sites. Mr. Holycross said the staff historian was researching the cemeteries: _ Mrs. Sporleder suggested sending a letter to Clay Twp. Trustee Otis Romine., soliciting his approval for the landmarking of these sites. The Clay Twp.. Board,"she said., would meet that Wednesday, so the letter should be-drafted as soon as possible. The Board, she believed, strongly favored landmark status. Mr...Oxian instructed Mr. Holycross to write such a._. letter the next day. C.. Darden Bridge Mrs.- Sporleder asked for.an.update. Mr..Holycross, - Said he was trying"-to .arrange a meeting with County "Commi ss i oner-:.Larr-i son. :The staff would .put - __- - together a grant app.11cat:ion'by-the June' deadline. Stili lacking was Mr.'LarrIson's signature. He at this -:stage was tr,y i nq Ao :persuade Mr. Larr i son . to .. . -support the grant application; he was now composing,. _. a-Tetter:which argued the HPC's case. He asked the --Commission members whether':.they wanted a copy of this letter. - Mrs. Sporleder asked :fora=_copy of the relevant " transportation bill.. 17 . V|. New Business A. Proposed New Regulation --"Originality" Mr, Oxian said this regulation was needed to clarify' HPC policy. Briefly, the regulation stated ' that HPC standards applied to buildings as they were on the day the district/landmark was declared., -__Jiovvevo�-_the_owoer_cou]dmakeirepai�/� r_�-obanges-�o__-__--_ any ahistorical parte of the building, provided he did so in a historically consistent manner, with HPC approval. Mrs. Sporleder questioned the need for this regulation. Mr. Oxian said it would make a clear policy statement on an issue that cropped up frequently, and caused much disagreement among Commission members, It would save time and argument, but was still sufficiently flexible. Mrm. Choitz moved to adoot the repulation; Mr. VVelsheimer seconded the motion. Mrs. Sporleder, voted aqainst it. Motion aoproved. V||. Hearing of Visitors V|||. Miscellaneous Mr. Oxian and Mrs. Petraas pointed out two corrections to the Commission member address list. Ms. Steele asked the Commission members to nominate candidates for the upcoming Southhold awards presentation. Mr. Pastor intrpducted HPC intern Fritz ValSaint^ a 5th -year architecture student from Notre Dame. X|. Adjournment - - The meeting was adjourned at 9;35 p.m. TREASURER'S REPORT: APRIL - 1992 As can be seen from the St. Joseph County computer ledger (account #001.39211.000.034) for April, 1992, we have incurred no unusual expenses. This month's expenditures came to $4567,.78. Total expenditures for 1992 come to $15,314.64. Our unencumbered account balance is $26,508.96 with $737.33 encumbered but not yet expended. 001.3921.1_.000.034 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONERS 03/92 03/17/92 CLAIM 645.83 PO 000000 VEN 004741 PASTOR JAMES BK 02 CHK 143071 AUDIT MASTER 03/92 03/17/92 CLAIM 20.00 PO 000000 VEN 300016 BK 02 CHK 143123 AUDIT MASTER 04/92 10/10/91 ENCUMB 8.00 PO 051071 VEN 007716 C.B.I./GRAPHICS PO.MAS 04/92 12/03/91 ENCUMB 645.83'PO 051924 VEN 004741 PASTOR JAMES PO.MAS 04/92 02/26/92 ENCUMB 83.50 PO 053287 VEN 000553 DILLS CAMERA SHOP PO.MAS 04/92 04/07/92 CLAIM 441.00 PO 000000 VEN 007044 BOOKER SUZANNE BK 02 CNK 143887 DOCKET DIST 04/92 04/07/92 CLAIM 156.50 PO 000000 VEN 007716 C.B.I./GRAPHICS BK 02 CHK 143892 DOCKET DIST 04/92 04/07/92 CLAIM 225.79 PO 000000 VEN 000507 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BK 02 CNK 143906 DOCKET DIST 04/92 04/07/92 CLAIM 396.90 PO 000000 VEN 000907 HODGES, SUSHMITA BK 02 CHK 143946 DOCKET DIST 04/92 04/07/92 CLAIM 66.40 PO 000000 VEN 001617 KELLY SERVICES, INC. BK 02 CHK 143959 DOCKET DIST 04/92 04/07/92 CLAIM 24.00 PO 000000 VEN 001287 OLD HOUSE JOURNAL BK 02 CHK 144003 DOCKET DIST 04/92 04/07/92 CLAIM 645.83 PO 000000 VEN 004741 PASTOR JAMES BK 02 CHK 144008 DOCKET DIST 04/92 04/21/92 CLAIM 189.90 PO 053496 VEN 000684 GENES CAMERA STORE INC BK 02 CHK 144686 DOCKET DIST 04/92 04/21/92 CLAIM 661.50 PO 000000 VEN 000907 HODGES, SUSHMITA BK 02 CHK 144703 DOCKET DIST 04/92 04/21/92 CLAIM 200.40 PO 000000 PEN 001617 KELLY SERVICES, INC. BK 02 CHK 144725 DOCKET DIST 04/92 04/21/92 CLAIM 82.58 PO 000000 VEN 001154 MICHIANA AREA COUNCIL OF BK 02 CHK 144746 DOCKET DIST 04192 04/21/92 CLAIM 645.83 PO 000000 VEN 004741 PASTOR JAMES BK' 02 CHK 144770 DOCKET DIST 04/92.04/21/92 CLAIM 5.66 PO 000000 VEN 001538 SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE BK 02 CHK 144801 DOCKET DIST 04/92 04/21/92 CLAIM 674.10 PO 000000 VEN 007044. BOOKER -SUZANNE BK 02 CHK 144639 DOCKET DIST 04/92 04/21/92 CLAIM 151.29 PO 000000 VEN 000507 COUNTY:COMMISSIONERS BK 02 CHK 144660 DOCKET DIST 001.39211.000.034 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIONERS, ESTIMATED. REV RECEIPTS UNRECV REV BAL 1PPROPRIATION ENCUMBRANCE ,.;,EXPENDITURE _UNEXPENDED BAL UNENCUMB BAL TOT_._.:__ G.W _:_._____..:MO.. MO.. .._ . 0.00 42,560.93„_.:: -337.33..;”, ,:1.5_;31.4.64_ 27,246.29 26,508.96 Correspondence --brochure for the Goshen town tour, May 19 , --subscription materials for a new architectural magazine, Competitions --May edition of "Face of the City," a enwsletter from the Goshen Main Street Program -- ------- --MACIAF plans, May 11, 1992 --May/June eidtion of The Mortar Board from the St. Joseph Valley Masonry Contractors. --letter from the U.S. Dept. of the Interior soliciting preservation plans for possible inclusion in an annotated bibiography --May/June edition of the "Southhold Newsletter." --brochure from the ULI Real Estate School --MACIAF plans, April 20 --a brochure listing Preservation Week events in Indianapolis, May 10-17 --presevation week "Update," a flyer from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. --ICLEF conference brochure; conference entitled "Litigating Claims under the New Employment Discrimination Statutes." --invitation to sign up for an informational tour at Memorial Hospital's Leighton Center for Senior Health. --April issue of the "Progressive Profile," a tri -annual newsletter from South, Bend Economic Development. --application materials,for two state grants, the Community Promotion Fund and the Neighborhood Assistance Program. --MACIAF plans, April 27 --the newsletter "Volunteerline" from the South Bend Community Resource Center, Spring, 1992 --brochure from ARM Computing telling the monthly sale items. --announcement of Southhold Restoration's 19th annual "Recognition Day for Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation," held May 17 at the Erskine Clubhouse. --MACIAF plans, May 4 -announcement of Indiana Dept. of Commerce workshops May 11, 12, 20 & 21 --announcement of two.internships available at the State Historic Preservation Office-a,summer internship and a half-year internship. --offer of a free fanny pack for joining the National Parks and Conservation Association --offer of hotel rooms at the Marriott at prices wishing the government "per diem." --a catalog from Smith & Hawken, makers of garden furniture. --ICLEF brochrue for a June 18-19 conference' entitled "Municipal Law IX." --announcement from the South Bend Heritage Foundation of a May 8 reception recognising the completed restoration of Dunbar Corner. May 18, 1992— 992 .HISTORIC HISTORICPRESERVATION COMMISSION -- STAFF APPROVALS ST,# -- STREET -NAME CATEGORIES PROJECT DESCRIPTION ------------------------------- 1077 Riverside Drive accessories ---------------.-----------.---- Install A.C. service unit # along west facade of main house. Unit to be installed on south side of side entry and will be concealed from street view by•existing shrubbery. No shrubbery need . . _ __ __ be _remo_v_e.d�f_or install_atiLan. Unit will be free standing. 1520 Wayne Street (E) fence replace existing fence with Schuell brand fence ("Western Picket") as per submitted specification. extend fence by 8 ft.. on east side of backyard