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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFeburary 1993historic reservation commissi p on of south bend and st. joseph county ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING' south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798 M E M O R A N D U M TO: HPC FROM: F. Holycross DATE: 2-10-93 RE: February Monthly Meeting This month's meeting will be at the usual time and place. As you can see from the agenda, there are a good number of COA's this month; I hope you can all attend as there are four Commissioners unable to attend this month and we need a quorum. COA #6 (1081 Riverside Drive) has been tabled the past two months; you have all of the necessary information for the proposal in your December packets; please bring it along as the staff will not have extra copies available for you. 0 historicpreservation commission 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 Commissioner's 7:30 p.m. Conference Room 7th Floor, County/City Building February 15, 1993 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1. 525 Edgewater -- Edgewater Place LHD 2. 1414 Leer -- Lincolnway East LHD 3. 1154 Lincolnway East -- Lincolnway East LHD 4. 415 Parry Street -- Local Landmark 5. 557 River -- Riverside Drive LHD 6. 1081 Riverside -- Riverside Drive LHD IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes -- January 1993 B. Treasurers Report -- January 1993 C. Correspondence D. Committee Reports 1. C of A (Staff Approvals) a. 909 Riverside Drive 2. Budget and Finance 3. Legal 4. Historic Districts 5. Historic Landmarks a. 1027 East Wayne; 1029 East Wayne; 231 South Eddy -- First Reading 6. Standards and Maintenance 7. Personnel 8. Staff Reports V. Old Business VI. New Business A. Landscape Committee VII. Hearing of Visitors VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters IX. Adjournment • • CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT PROPERTY -- 1414 Leer South Bend, IN 46613 OWNERS -- Christopher Kohler (Shirley Kohler - manager) DESIGNATION -- Lincolnway East LHD STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT This Commercial building at 1414 Leer lies within the boundaries of the Lincolnway East LHD. The building was built circa 1900 and has been given a Non -Contributing (NC) rating on the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory. It was given this rating because the numerous alteration made to the structure over the years has virtually destroyed its architectural integrity. Some of the various businesses that were housed in the building include a grocery, a mercantile, and an auto paint shop. PROPOSED CHANGE The proposal includes the construction of 2 wolmanized wood planters (9" in height) on either side of the entrance steps; planting of small spreading shrubs in these planters; placing sod in the area between the sidewalk and the planters; wrap (3) wood corner posts, window sills, and (3) door frames in white vinyl; cover area below window sill (north side of the front facade) with siding matching that on the remainder of the building. STANDARDS District standards (1,A,1) state fencing, walkways, streetlights, compatible with the character of material, and color." that "New plant materials, signs, and benches shall be the neighborhood in size, scale, Standard (2,A,2) states "Aluminum or vinyl siding may be used when it is the only feasible alternative to maintaining the original surface material. When used on wood surfaces this siding should be of the same size and style as the original wood." RECOMMENDATIONS It is the staff's recommendation that this proposal b by the HPC. The wolmanized wood planter are temporary and all siding to be used will match what is already the remainder of the building. Furthermore the vinyl wrapped around the door frames will resemble in size the original wood frames, and the original doors and areas will remain intact. A. 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The house is currently rated as a C/10 on the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory. The first owner of 1154 was Elmer C. Miller who was a lumber purchasing agent for the Studebaker Corporation. It is rumored that Mr. Miller had all the wood for this home imported from Oregon. The woodwork on the interior is said to be of high quality and excellent craftsmanship. The current owners are Joseph and Cindy Bellina. PROPOSED CHANGE This proposal includes: 1. Removal of all asphalt and aluminum siding. 2. Replace all missing corner trim (with wood). 3. Repair and replace in-kind all miscellaneous siding and trim as needed. . 4. Replace crown moldings (drip caps) over all first story windows and doors. 5. Replace flared bell course between first and second stories. 6. Prime and paint exterior with oil based paint. STANDARDS District standard (2,A,2) states that "Whenever possible, the original building materials should be restored". RECOMMENDATIONS It is the staff's recommendation that all portions of this proposal be approved. The owners have gone to considerable lengths to determine what original elements were removed from the house when it was covered with asphalt siding, and are replacing these elements in-kind. A. Kotzbauer 2-8-93 • • 1154 L.W.E. COM 0205-1993 i view of north and west facades view of south facade (rear) view of east facade area - evidence of bell course removal I 4. • 0 ilA G Q' � n N• O rt y rt (D a0 N C O �C Ui O r� fD W • • 0 A. K. COA# 0205-1993 _ ye„ L,-L,af5oArp-l-) c�ow�l Mo�t�� Ove COA# 0205-1993 submitted by owner SEG-n0� T�-�2,ovcnH I�[.AR-E7 �Ec-r �UueSE GAP, SID1a &, CaowN �''bi�tNH - Fzlem- Bongo • Pq 0 rt LM • 0 EN Tc-= M - 0 EN CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT PROPERTY -- 525 Edgewater South Bend, IN 46618 • OWNERS -- Nancy TenBroeck DESIGNATION -- Edgewater Place LHD STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT This Dutch Colonial Revival style house is located in the Edgewater Place LHD at 525 Edgewater. It was built-in 1922 by Whitcomb & Keller, whom were also responsible for platting this portion of Edgewater Place in 1919. Emma Oppenheim purchased the home in 1923. Mrs. Oppenheim's son-in-law, David Glicksman, was deeded the house in 1931. Mr. Glicksman was the proprietor of the Broadway Pharmacy and the Rex Pharmacy in South Bend. In 1956 the house was given to the Hebrew Orthodox Congregation. The subsequent owners were the Administrators of Veterans Affairs. The present owner is Ms. Nancy TenBroeck. PROPOSED CHANGE Replacement of all (13) first story wood double -hung windows with vinyl double -hung windows (with• decorative grids). Eleven windows will have styling and design similar to the original. The two windows in the kitchen will be replaced with sliding windows and • the central mullion will be removed. STANDARDS District Standard (2,C,1) states "Existing or original windows and doors including sash, lintels, shutters, sills, decorative glass, pediments, hoods, and hardware shall be retained or when deteriorated beyond repair, replaced with duplicates of the existing or original." Standard (2,C,2) also states that "If new sash and doors are used the existing or original materials, design, and hardware should be used". Furthermore standard (2,C,3) reads "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 may not be introduced. Inappropriate new window or door features such as aluminum insulating glass combinations that require the removal of original windows and doors may not be installed." RECOMMENDATIONS The staff is especially concerned with the portion of the proposal that calls for the removal of the central mullion in the kitchen window grouping. The staff would suggest that this mullion remain in place and any replacement windows introduced fit within the existing two openings. In considering this proposal the HPC should be aware that, in the staff's estimation, 1 ro i the windows are not deteriorated beyond repair. The replacements proposed will not match the original in materials, however, they do resemble the original in design through the use of snap -in decorative grids to mimic the existing multi -pane over one pane double -hung windows. • A. Kotzbauer 2-8-93 • • 2 view of front aid east side facades • i view of'front and west side facades i COA#0201-1993 Ba% =y s WINDOW WORLD 2902 W. WESTERN AVENUE SOUTH BEND, IN 46619 (219)288-4896 OR 1-800-525-3452 • 1808 EAST BRISTOL STREET ELKHART, IN 46514 264-2260 OR 1-800-525-3452 January 23, 1993 Ms. Nancy Tenbroeck 288-3886 hm 525 Edgewater 282-4649 wk South Bend, IN 46601 PROPOSAL - VALID FOR 30 DAYS L�� V 10 (► � zoo 04 D�� �w� Rooms Install five (5) white solid vinyl replacement window(s) with "ordinary" double -glazed insulated glass. Breakdown: five (5) double hungs with five (5) half screens. Upper sash of all windows are to have colonial grids. Pattern: 1H, 3V. Window installation to include: A) Removal of existing wood sash (mainframe remains intact): B) Installation of new vinyl window(s) into existing opening(s). C) Packing of insulation around entire perimeter of window(s). D)' Seal window(s) with silicone. E) Trim out exterior sill and frame of window(s) with aluminum. Color: WkRW • F) Clean up and haul away all debris. G). Discuss window cavities with customer. Material and labor cost of job as specified above using the following different brands of vinyl replacement window: LIST DISCOUNT PRICE PRICE (W/30 DAY SIGN) 1 --"Economy" grade Fiberlux #690 (assembled with screws) ............ $1,460.00 $ 2 --"Economy" grade Lifestyle single hung (welded) ................ .$ $. 3 --"Economy.. grade Olympian ............... ........................$ $ 4 --"Economy" grade Republic's Ramguard................... ...........$ $ 5 --"Economy" grade Great Lakes ............................ .......$1,900.00 $1.725.00 6 --"Good" grade Classic (welded).......... ......... ..•..••••$2,200.00 $1,990.00 7 --"Good" grade Traco (Classic double hung replacing Traco).. ......S S 3 --"Better" grade Newport (welded).... ........ ..........$2,345.00 $2.125.00 9 --'Beater' grade American (welded).................................$2,420.00 $2,190 . 00 10 --"Best" grade Ultimate grade 500 (alum. reinforced sash) .......... $ $ 11 --"Best" grade Uniframe (welded)...................................$2,640.00 52,390.00 12---"E;est" grade Vinyline 400 (welded)........... ..................$ $ 13 --"Best" grade Woodland (welded, oak laminate unfinished interior).$ $ 14 --"Super" grade Omega (welded, steel reinforced sash) ..............$ $ 15--"5 uper" grade Omega (welded, main and sash frame steel reinfor.).$ $ GLASS OPTIONS: For all five (5) windows with the Low -E glass option add For all five (5) windows with the Low -E Argon glass option add For insulation of five (5) window weight cavities add $ 125.00 S 250.00 • $ 100.00 ro Y COA# 0201-1993 • TENBROECR PROPOSAL CONTINUED January 23, 1993 PAGE 3 OF 4 PROPOSAL - VALID FOR 30 DAYS OPTION III: Install six (6) white solid vinyl replacement window(s) with "ordinary" double -glazed insulated glass. Breakdown: six (6) double hungs with six (6) half screens. Upper sash of all windows are to have colonial grids. Pattern: 1H, 2V. Window installation to include: A) Removal of existing wood sash (mainframe remains intact). B) Installation of new vinyl window(s) into existing opening(s). C) Packing of insulation around entire perimeter of window(s). D) Seal window(s) with silicone. E) Trim out exterior sill and frame of window(s) with aluminum. color: WV M F) Clean up and haul away all debris. G) Discuss window cavities with customer. Material and Tabor cost of job as specified above using the following different brands of vinyl replacement window: LIST DISCOUNT • PRICE PRICE (W/30 DAY SIGN) 1 --"Economy" grade Fiberlux #690 (assembled with screws) ............ $1,615.00 $ 2 --"Economy" grade Lifestyle single hung (welded)....... 3 --"Economy" grade Olympian .........................................$ $ 4 --"Economy" grade Republic's Ramguard ..............................$ $ 5 --"Economy" grade Great Lakes......................................$2,100.00 $1,905.00 6 --"Good" grade Classic (welded)....................................$2,425.00 $2.200.00 7 --"Good" grade Traco (Classic.double.hung replacing Traco)......... $ $ S --"Better" grade Newport (welded)..................................$2,590.00 $2,345.00 9 --"Better" grade American (welded)..... ..........................$2,670.00 $2,420.00 10-.-"Best".grade Ultimate grade 500 (alum. reinforced sash) .......... $ $ 1.1 --."Best" grade Uniframe (welded)...................................$2,915.00 $2,640.00 12 --"Best" grade Vinyline 400 (welded) ....... .......................$ $ 13 --"Best" grade Woodland (welded, oak.laminate unfinished interior).$ $ 14-7"Super.•' grade Omega (welded, steel reinforced sash) ..............$ $ 157 -"Super" grade Omega (welded, main and sash frame steel reinfor.).$ $ GLASS OPTIONS: For all six (6) windows with the Low -E glass option add $ 150.00 .For.all six (6) windows with the Low -E Argon glass option add $ 300.00 For insulation of six (6) window weight cavities add S 100.00 TENBROECK PROPOSAL CONTINUED January 23, 1993 PAGE 4 OF.4 PROPOSAL - VALID FOR 30 DAYS 1'r % A -C -k L.V/ Install one (1) white solid vinyl replacement window(s) with "ordinary" double -glazed insulated glass. Breakdown: one (1) two -lite slider with one (1) half screen. Both sash are to have colonial grids. Pattern: 2H,1V. Window installation to include: A) Removal of existing wood sash and one (1) vertical mullion (mainframe remains intact). B) Installation of new vinyl window(s) into existing opening(s). C) Packing of insulation around entire perimeter of window(s). D) Trim out interior with wood stops as necessary. E) Seal window(s) with silicone. F) Trim out exterior sill and frame of window(s) with aluminum. Color: G) Clean.up and haul away all debris. H) Discuss window cavities with customer. Material and labor cost of job as specified above using the following different brands of vinyl replacement window: LIST DISCOUNT PRICE PRICE 1 --"Economy" grade Fiberlux ;690 (assembled with screws) ............ $ 2 --"Economy" grade Lifestyle single hung (welded)...................S 3 --"Economy„ grade Olympian. ........ .. ..........................$ 4--"Economy",grade Republic's Ramguard....................... ......$ 5 --"Economy" grade Great Lakes.......... ................... .......$ 6--"Good",grade Classic (welded) .............. ..... .............$ 7 --"Good" grade Traco (Classic double hung replacing Traco)......... $ 8 --"Better" grade Newport (welded). .. .............$ 9 --"Better" grade American (welded).............. .......... ......$ 10 --"Best" grade Ultimate grade 500 (alum. reinforced sash) .......... $ 11 --"Best" grade Uniframe (welded)... .. .............................$ 12 --"Best" grade Vinyline 400 (welded).... .......... .............$ 13 --"Best" grade Woodland (welded, oak laminate unfinished interior).$ 14 --"Super" grade Omega (welded, steel reinforced sash) ..............$ 15 --"Super grade Omega (welded, main.and sash frame steel reinfor.).$ GLASS OPTIONS: For one (1) window with the Low -E glass option add For one (1) window with the Low -E Argon glass option add For insulation of two (2) window weight cavities add COM 0201-1993 0 (W/30 DAY SIGN) 425.00 $ $ $ $ 540.00 $ 490.00 610.00 $ 560.00 650.00 $ 590.00 665.00 S 610.00 $ 720.00 $ 660.00 $ $ $ $ $ 50.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 yIN.' 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Tan, or Bronze frames is available in all styles. •E L�..awu�..0 Standard patterns or custom designs high- light that special room in your home. Sealed inside the insulated unit for protec- tion and cleaning ease. NEWPORT TM R E P L A C E M E N T �W I N D O W S WINDOW WORLD SUPERSTORE FOR ALL BRANDS OF REPLACEMENT WINDOWS (219) 288-4896 1-800-525-3452 2902 WESTERN.AVE., SOUTH BEND, IN 46619 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT PROPERTY -- 415 Parry South Bend, IN 46617 OWNERS -- Rebecca Shriner DESIGNATION -- Local Landmark STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT The house at 415 Parry was built circa 1880. It is the most outstanding, as well as the most intact, example of an Upright -and -Wing vernacular house form found in South Bend. This house is currently rated as an S/12 on the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory. The first known owner of this home was John G. Sommerer, a local grocer. The current owner is Ms. Rebecca Shriner. PROPOSED CHANGE The replacement of metal half -round gutters with rectangular, plastic extruded gutters. STANDARDS Landmark standard (Group B, A) reads " The maintenance of any historical structure or site shall in no way involve any direct physical change except for the general cleaning and upkeep of the Landmark. The Commission shall encourage the proper maintenance of all structures or sites." RECOMMENDATIONS The staff recommends that approval for this proposal be denied by the HPC. Historic half -rounds were taken off the house and replaced with what the staff feels are inappropriate plastic gutters. However, staff was never given the opportunity to consult with the owner, and the project was completed without a Certificate of Appropriateness. A. Kotzbauer 2-8-93 • Ar 0 41.5 Parry COA# 0203-1993 view of front and side facades from street closer view of front facade COAT; 0203-1993 r 541a COLONIALLi R.J. ROOFING AND CONTRACTING. F IMA-nc4*r. t'.RFntTNDIAt4A 466.1.4. ..-..219/2`x.1.- SENT BY:Kinko's Ann Arbor #1 2-15-93 ; 9:18 ;Kinko's Ann Arb, #1- Historic Preservation Commission Room 1123 County -City Building South Bend, IN 46601 r Commissioners: 092501;# 9/12 February 15, 1993 1 am unable to atte i" Historic Preservation Commission (NPC). I only received notification of this hearing a little over 48 hours ago. I live almost 4 hours away in Ypsilanti, Michigan. I.have asked Mr.' Mike Milson to represent my interests in this hearing. I an requesting "that my request for, replacement of the gutters be approved or the -decision be postponed for future consideration.. It is with great sadness'that I will be formally requesting in the near future :that the home at 415. Parry Street be considered for.un-designation as a local landmark. The situation of'this property -has deteriorated into a'such a burden that I am not in a financial position to deal with the loss.. I an forced to attempt to sell the property: 'As it has been stated in the staff report, this work has already been done. This fact was not "discovered" by Mr. Holycross but was one that I disclosed to him in a visit I made to the office on December 8th .to discuss my concern of this property and the deterioration of the neighborhood. It was at that time when I discovered t'hat'I should have applied fora Certificate of Appropriateness.. In that conversation with Mr: Holycross, I offered to fill out the forms and pay the application fee. That offer was rejected. As Mr.. Hol.ycrossi indicated in his letter (copy attached), he witnessed the work the next day. As r explained to him at the time of my visit, I was under the impression that all the -work had been completed. The contractor had told me it would have been completed by that time. I question why Mr. Holycross didn*t attempt to explain the situation to.the gutter installers and stop them or request the workers to not dispose of the gutters so that they might:salvage'something of them. Immediately placing'a phone call to me instead -of a letter might.have averted at least some of the problem. I.had just given him my business and home phone numbers the day before. These events and others are very telling.to the amount of.concern HPC staff have to &saint me to preserve this home -and the neighborhood.- When I visited the HPC office the staff questioned my claim that there was, in fact, a historically designated house existing at that location. Xf it is as the staff report points out, "the most outstanding, as well as the most intact, exrsmple of. an Upright -and -Wind vernacular house form SENT BY:Klnko's Ann Arbor #1 2-15-93 ; 9:19 ;Klnko's Ann Arr #1- 092501;#10/12 . RE: 415 Parry Street February. 1.5 , 19 9, 3 page 2 . found in 'South wend, why was it such a surprise to the staff? Over the last few years why wasnrt the area even considered for historical designation? —.._•• •-- . ••+.. b.h�..— aw, Uii i.4. rr . v r aGu VV V•r r � MA1a H. LLVLKfi from the deterioration and destruction befalling the other houses in the area. Thix house is not in a historic. district. There was never any neighborhood.restoration programs available to me. I was the one•tlliat approached HPC about this house and the others like it in this:area. I was told by the HPC staff -that -riot any other houses in -that area have been designated. The staff is very unaware of -other potential properties in the area. I must therefore assumo that the property owners have not even been asked to try and preserve the other houses much less the neighborhood. My visit to the HPC office was to discuss with the staff as to how I could possibly save the property and not loose all the equity in the only b mm Additionally, this neighborhood -ii obviously not considered as preservable as a neighborhood to the city. Particularly, in the last few years,:the increased commercial zoning.use has destroyed any last semblance of a neighborhood. This house is now surrounded by a construction companies parking lot for equipment, gays tanks and supplies. I feel I have been totally left out on a.limb. Since visiting the HPC office to discuss my concern over facing a major financial loar. over this home, I have not heard one thing from them except about the gutters. I ask,'are gutters even historically and architecturall.y•appropriate for an 1880 building? When I contracted this work, it•was under the intention to maintain and provent further deterioration of the property. I was also complying to a request made verbally to me by, an insurance inspegtor. .The metal gutters had been patched many times over the years, but were so rusted much of it was beyond repair. over three.years ago 1 attempted to have some replacement of exceptionally deteriorated section. Two contractors nevgr even got back with me on an estimate and the one that did never -showed to do the work. As they'stated, it wasn't a „typic$1" job. In my contract with ,fit Roofing, he states he would obtain the necessary permits. Was I mistaken in assuming that if he could obtain a pex-tit;for the work, that it was in compliance? If so then I plead ignorance and apologize to the commission. SENT BY:Kinko's Ann Arbor #1 2-15-93 9:19 ;Kinko's Ann Arb, 11- 092501;#11/12 • RE: 415 Parry Street February 15, 1903 page 3 Saving this home. has always been an uphill battle. Thirteen years ago I invested in this home in a partnership with my mother. Tt was an abused rental property in very poor condition both internally and exter_nAl_ly. Over +-he ,rpa,rp r ho-tr- .-_M+-.,.,,-A Yiis A,o is tQ t1lo ;u Cit Qi. .ugv ,finaricia�l bj�)_. tv. Ninety-five percent of the work has been my'own sweat equity ,- all of which is?lost because of the conversion of a neighborhood to heavy commercial use. It is very difficult to rationalize a heavy expenditure on a property to which I cannot even recoup my direct costs. It is nearly -impossible to get insurance on this house, primarily because the house is so old andin a transitional, neighborhood. Features like tie chimneys, for which there are no stoves in the home', still.make insurance companies leery of providing coverage. Mike Wilson and -his wife, Mary rent this property from and are exceptional tenants, as well as personal mend's. since Mr. Wilson has resided in the neighbarhood for two years before even renting my home,; he is very knowledgeable of the upkeep on this home and the deterioration of the neighborhood. T resided in the home until moving out of South Bend for -employment. I appreciate%the consideration HPC will give this matter and again request that the replacement be appproved or a decision on this matter be deferred to .a future meet ng..that I can make arrangements to attend personally: Sincerely, Rebecca E. Shriner 1160 S..Grove Road .Ypsilant, MI 48198-6449 CC: Ann Puzzello, City Councilwoman CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT PROPERTY -- 557 River Avenue South Bend, IN 46618 OWNER -- Aaron Williams DESIGNATION -- Edgewater Place LHD STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT The house at 557 River Ave. is located in the Edgewater Place LHD and has been given the rating of C/10 on the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory. This Bungalow style house was built in 1922 for Charles and Edith Crum..Mr. Crum was a building contractor and in the past was credited with building the first concrete building in South Bend. He later formed a real estate and insurance company, C. W. Crum and Son. The current owner of the house is Mr. Aaron Williams. PROPOSED CHANGE The project includes stabilizing the garage structurally; replacing existing wood clapboards with matching wood clapboards and reusing what original clapboarding can be salvaged; infilling the rear window; replacing all other wood double -hung windows with metal double -hung windows; replacing all eaves, fascia, and trim with white synthetic siding; and replacing asphalt shingles on roof with similar asphalt shingles. STANDARDS In regard to these types of changes to a building, district standards state the following: (2,A,1) -- "Existing exterior building materials shall be retained. Deterioration of wood materials shall be prevented through repair, cleaning, and painting. The existing or original architectural detail around windows, porches, doors, and eaves should be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design and materials when deteriorated beyond repair." (2,A,2) -- "Aluminum or vinyl siding may be used when it is the only feasible alternative to maintaining the original surface materials." (2,B,1) -- "The existing slope and materials of the roof shall be retained". (2,B,2) -- "Roof covering which is deteriorated beyond repair should be replaced with new materials that match as closely as possible the original in composition, size, shape, color, and texture." (2,B,1) -- "If aluminum or vinyl siding is added to a building overhanging eaves and gables should not be covered or enclosed." (2,C,1) -- "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." 1 RECOMMENDATIONS The staff recommends that this proposal be approved by the HPC. It should be noted that the staff feels that portions of this _ proposal are inappropriate in regards to issues of design and materials, however, this project was nearly complete before it came to the attention of the staff. Therefore, staff was not given an opportunity to consult with the owner in regards to these issues, or the possibilities of alternative solutions. The staff was also unable to make a determination as to whether the garage was deteriorated beyond repair before alterations had commenced. A. Kotzbauer 2-8-93 is • 2 rr@ p� M1 i bpi err..v' Jl riI ii -77; r - l h efr 3 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 February 15, 1993 I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. II. Roll Call Members Present: Ms. Cynthia Brubaker, Mr. Jed Eide, Mr. John Oxian, Ms. Jewel Van Dalsen. Members Absent: Mrs. Martha Choitz, Mrs. Jean Dennen, Mrs. Janeanne Petrass, Mrs. Joann Sporleder, Mr. William Welsheimer, Sr.. Staff Present: Fred Holycross--Director Amy Kotzbauer--Administrative Assistant Also Present: Aladean DeRose--Deputy City Attorney, Marsha • Stevenson --Riverside Drive Liaison, Kevin Boughal--South Bend Tribune, Mike Wilson (415 Parry -tenant), Nancy TenBroeck (525 Edgewater -owner), Joe and Cindy Bellina (1154 LWE-owners). The Historic Preservation Commission was unable to conduct a regular monthly meeting due to a lack of quorum. Instead, Mr. Oxian chose to call. a Committee of the Whole to discuss the COAs on the docket. The remainder of the items were postponed until the March, 1993 meeting. III. Committee of the Whole A. Certificates of Appropriateness. 1. 1414 Leer -- Lincolnway East LHD Ms. Kotzbauer read the staff report describing the proposed project: The proposal includes: construct two wolmanized wood planters (9" in height) on either side of the entrance steps; plant small spreading shrubs in the planters; place sod in the areas between the planters and sidewalk; wrap three (3) wood corner posts, window sills, and three (3) door frames in white vinyl; cover area below window sill (north side of front facade) with siding, matching that on remainder of building. Ms. Kotzbauer stated that the staff recommended approval of the proposal for the following reasons: the wolmanized structures are temporary; all siding will match that in place on the remainder of the building; the vinyl additions will resemble in size and style the original door frames and; the original doors and transom will remain intact. 1 Mr. Oxian asked whether the owner was present; Ms. Kotzbauer answered that neither owner nor representative was present. Ms. Brubaker asked whether the frames to be wrapped were deteriorated; Ms. Kotzbauer answered that they were. Mr. Eide inquired as to what was in front of the proposed planters; Ms. Kotzbauer explained that there was dirt in that location. Mr. Eide moved to approve the proposal as submitted. Ms. Van Dalsen seconded the motion. No discussion. Motion approved unanimously. Mr. Oxian announced that the matter would be sent to the full commission for final approval. 2. 1154 Lincolnway East -- Lincolnway East LHD Ms. Kotzbauer read the staff report describing the proposed project. The proposal included: 1. removal of all asphalt and aluminum siding from walls; 2. replace all missing corner trim with wood; 3. repair and replace in-kind all miscellaneous siding and trim as needed; 4. replace crown moldings (drip caps) over all first story windows and doors; 5. replace flared bell course between first and second stories; and 6. prime and paint exterior with oil based paint. Ms. Kotzbauer stated that the staff recommended all portions of the proposal be approved because the owners had gone to • considerable lengths to determine what original materials had been removed when the house was covered with asphalt shingles, and that all elements were being replaced in-kind. Mr. Eide complimented the owners on the project. Discussion ensued as to the condition of the siding. Mr. Eide moved that the proposal be approved as submitted. Ms. Brubaker seconded the motion. Mr. Oxian asked that after the project was completed the house be resurveyed by staff. Motion approved unanimously. Mr. Oxian announced that the matter would be sent to the full commission for final approval. 3. 41.5 Parry Street -- Local Landmark Ms. Kotzbauer read the staff report describing the proposed project: the replacement of metal, half -round gutters with rectangular, plastic extruded gutters. 0 2 Ms. Kotzbauer stated that the staff recommended against approval of the proposal because historic half -round gutters had been removed from the structure and replaced with inappropriate plastic gutters. The staff was not given the opportunity to consult with the owner, as the project was completed without a certificate of appropriateness. Mr. Mike Wilson, tenant at 41.5 Parry, read a letter from the owner, Ms. Rebecca Shriner, asking for postponement of the decision until she could attend the hearing (see appendix #1 for complete text). The letter, also described her displeasure with the staff and its handling of the matter, and described the various financial problems she was having with the property. Mr. Oxian stated that the owner was quite aware of Local Landmark standards and knew that she must apply to the HPC and for a building permit before making changes to the property. Mr. Wilson stated that the owner felt Mr. Holycross should have contacted her immediately when he saw the work in progress and that she thought she was "in compliance." Mr. Oxian explained the staff was not legally able to stop work in progress. Mr. Holycross added that the work was essentially finished when staff arrived on the scene. Mr. Oxian stated that the Building Department was notified and that their inspectors placed "stop work" orders on projects when necessary. The matter was tabled until the March 1993, HPC meeting. 4. 525 Edgwater -- Edgewater Place LHD Ms. Kotzbauer read the staff report describing the proposed project: replacement of all first story, wood, double -hung, windows with vinyl double -hung windows (with decorative grids). Eleven widows to resemble the original; kitchen windows to be replaced with a sliding window and the center mullion replaced. Ms. Kotzbauer explained that the staff was especially concerned with the part of the proposal that called for removal of the mullion in the kitchen grouping. Staff suggested that the mullion remain and any replacement fit into the original opening exactly. In addition, in the staff's estimation, the windows as a whole are not "deteriorated beyond repair" as is required by district standards before removal can be approved. Mrs. TenBroeck explained that she was having difficulty keeping the house warm. She had investigated replacing the windows with wood, double-hungs; they were too expensive. She was also having problems opening several, and keeping others open; they had to be "propped up." She added that both houses on either side of her's had replacement windows, as did another farther down the • 3 • block. She cited this as "precedent." Mr. Eide asked why she wanted the sliding window. Mrs. TenBroeck answered that it "was impossible for her to lean over the cabinetry ... and raise the window." Ms. Brubaker asked about the other house with replacement vinyl windows in the neighborhood. Mrs. TenBroeck answered that she thought they had been done in the previous several years. Ms. Brubaker asked about the cost differential between wood and her proposed windows and whether alternative repairs had been considered. Mrs. TenBroeck cited the difference as being between $4500 and $10,000 and that previous repairs had not been successful. Ms. Brubaker stated that she would be unwilling to approve replacement of historic windows. Mrs. TenBroeck reiterated her problems with the windows. Ms. Brubaker made other suggestions for repair and replacement of parts rather than total removal. She then asked the staff if they had inspected the project window by window. • Ms. Kotzbauer replied that she had not; Mr. Holycross replied that the owner had presented staff with a proposal she was committed to, in such cases the staff would help the owner gather the necessary information for the commission to review and make suggestions if they so desired. Mr. Oxian turned the matter over to a COA Committee for them to come up with a appropriate compromise; the committee would review the matter and work with the owner. Mr. Holycross stated that the commission must approve or deny a COA within thirty days. Mr. Oxian responded that the commission need only "act" on the matter within that time, tabling would be acting. Mr. Eide suggested that the committee pay a visit to the site. The committee and owner agreed that they would meet with the owner at her home on Wednesday, February 17 at 5:30 pm. The committee would then make a determination and report to the commission in March. Mr. Oxian stated that he remained concerned with the project: he would want replacement windows that "match" the original windows exactly and, only if the original windows were deteriorated. He also told the owner that she would need to compromise, especially with the kitchen windows. 5. 557 River Ave. -- Edgewater Place LHD Ms. Kotzbauer read the staff report describing the proposed project: stabilize the garage structurally; replace 4 • existing wood clapboards on wall of garage with matching wood clapboard, salvaging all original materials as possible; infill the rear window (remove and cover with clapboard); replace two double -hung windows on east side of garage with metal double-hungs; replace all eaves, fascia and trim with white synthetic siding; replace asphalt shingles on roof in-kind. Ms. Kot:zbauer then noted that the project was begun without a COA so that the staff had not had an opportunity to work with the owner; staff feels that portions of the project are inappropriate and that they were unable to make a determination► of the original condition of the structure. Mr. Holycross stated that the staff had reconsidered their original recommendation and that they were recommending against approval of the project because, overall, the changes made were inappropriate. Mr. Oxian asked whether the owner was present; he was not. Mr. Eide inquired as to the exact changes the project entailed. Mr. Holycross reiterated that staff had no way of knowing, as the project began before they were contacted. Discussion ensued as the other changes made; staff again reiterated that no determination of the original state of the building could be made. Mr. Oxian asked whether the owner had a building permit. Mr. Holycross replied that he did not, and that when staff was notified of the project the Building Department was contacted and a estop worker order" was placed on the property. Mr. Oxian stated that the project "was a total violation of all rules and regulations and it would set a bad precedent." for future projects. Mr. Eide asked whether the proposed siding would match the house; Ms. Kortbauer answered that the owner had said that it would. Mr. Oxian moved that the owner be required to bring detailed information about the project to the Historic Preservation Commission and that be contact the Building Department to apply for a Building Permit. Mr. Holycross asked for clarification;it was his understanding the owner need a COA from the HPC before he could obtain a building permit. Mr. Oxian again stated that the owner was in violation of both sets of codes. Ms. Brubaker asked whether the owner had applied for a COA; 5 staff replied that hey had contacted the owner repeatedly for three months before he would respond. They then met with him and asked that he apply for a COA for the project so that the HPC could a determination on the matter. Mr. Oxian withdrew his motion. Mr. Oxian moved to disapprove the Certificate of Appropriateness for 557 River Avenue as submitted or until the owner could provide more detailed information concerning the original condition of the garage, the exact changes he proposed to make and verify that the changes already made were not inappropriate. Ms. Van Dalsen seconded the motion. Mr. Oxian then stated that the HPC must send a message to the neighborhoods that all property owners must apply for COAs for all projects. In his opinion, he "could not see making exceptions to the rules." Motion approved unanimously. Mr. Oxian announced that the matter would be sent to the full commission for final approval. 6. 1081 Riverside Drive -- Riverside Drive LHD Mr. Holycross announced that the owners were not present as they had not been the previous month. Staff had contacted the owner repeatedly by mail and had spoken to one co-owner informing him that the matter would be on the February agenda. Mr. Holycross reiterated that the staff was recommending against the proposal and that the project_ had been completed without a COA. Mr. Oxian tabled the COA and directed staff to send a letter to the owners informing them that the matter will be placed on the March agenda for a final time. IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes Postponed until March, 1993. B. Treasurer's Report Postponed until March, 1993. C. Correspondence No discussion. D. Committee Reports 1. C of A (Staff Approvals) a. 909 Riverside Drive 0 6 No discussion. 2. Budget and Finance Mr. Holycross read a report concerning Division of Historic Preservation (DHPA) grant monies. He related that late last week he had received word from the DHPA that the HPC grant application for fiscal year 7-1-93 to 6-30-94 had been denied. This application was for monies to publish two educational pamphlets and to continue updating the HPC Survey computer database for city and county data. Having spoken with state officials, Mr. Holycross was told that the state had $60,000 to disperse amongst all the CLGs in the state and that the top priority projects were sites and structures surveys as half of the state was as yet unsurveyed. Five CLGs were provided funds to survey and the city of Elkhart had received $25,000 with which to renovate the Elco Theater --HPC projects as applied for did not rate high enough to compete with these. The HPC was currently completing the Resurvey of South Bend and the County was last surveyed in 1.985 --the determination was therefore made by staff that the HPC could not apply for grant money to survey. In addition, Mr. Holycross was told that "past performance" contributed to the denial: the South Bend Survey had taken . too long to complete and a National Register Nomination for West Washington was never completed in 1989 and 1990. In addition, moneys were "left over" during several grant periods --these monies went back to the federal government rather than being used for Indiana preservation projects. The HPC will receive Community Development Block Grant funds for the period ($13,650/year) as it now stands. The County commissioners continued the HPC staff budget for 1993 of $39,650 and are likely to approve the same for 1994. The staff will therefore have sufficient funds with which to do necessary work minus special grant projects. Mr. Holycross concluded by saying that, in his estimation, the lack of a state grant project for the period, which typically takes up at least half of the staffs time, would enable the pursuit of educational and organizational projects, and/or other HPC approved projects, and that a grant would again be applied for 1994-95. Ms. Brubaker asked how the funding for CLGs broke down. Mr.. Holycross replied that the other five CLGs each received funds with which to survey and do smaller projects; and Elkhart received the $25,000 for the theater project. He also stated that it would be some years before there was a local need for a survey; perhaps the commission would like to consider acquisition and development projects for the next period; a small project with Southhold, for instance; those are the types of projects that receive priority. Mr. Holycross then suggested that the commissioners begin 7 considering likely projects with which to apply in October of this year. Mr. Oxian asked how many times the county had been surveyed; • Mr. Holycross replied once. Mr. Oxian then stated that the thought the county should be resurveyed and a new book published. 3. Legal No report. 4. Historic Districts Mr. Holycross announced that the staff had met with the River Bend Guideline Committee previously that evening; the next meeting would be on March 1 at 5:30 pm. Mr. Holycross stated that the Riverside Drive Liaison committee had asked for a public Question and Answer meeting with the HPC and staff on March 3, 1993 at the YWCA. Mr.. Oxian stated that he would prefer a meeting after the present legal case was settled since the commission cannot discuss the case. Ms. Marsha Stephenson stated that the Liaison Committee viewed the meeting as opportunity for the district to get educated about the HPC and how the neighborhood and commission could work together. Mr. Holycross asked the commission whether they could approve • a meeting where it was announced that the legal case would not be discussed. It was decided that under those circumstances a public meeting could be held; staff was to inform HPC members when the meeting was scheduled. 5. Historic Landmarks a. 1027 East Wayne; 1029 East Wayne; 231 South Eddy. Mr. Holycross stated that the owner of these properties had asked for HPC consideration for Local Landmark status. He asked that the HPC consider the properties in April. There were no objections. Mr. Oxian announced that the Riley High School proposal for landmark designation was scheduled to be heard by the Common Council on February 22, 1993. The Madison School proposal would be heard by the Common Council on April 12, 1993. 6. Standards and Maintenance No discussion. 7. Personnel. Mr. Holycross announced that. Dr. Sushmita Hodges had submitted her resignation as of March 25, 1993. He stated that the research portion of the grant project was • essentially complete; he would not be replacing Dr. Hodges. 8. Staff Reports Mr. Holycross announced that there were two upcoming conferences that HPC members should consider attending in order to comply with the Certified Local Government requirement that all members attend at least one approved workshop or conference each year. The first was the Historic Landmarks Foundation Quarterly meeting on March 10, 1993 in Crown Point. The other is the National Trust Midwest meeting on April 17 and 18, 1993 in Kalamazoo; more information will be provided later. V. Old Business VI. New Business Mr. Oxian announced that he was setting up a committee to organize landscape workshops in the historic districts and other interested neighborhoods. He asked for approval from the HPC to contact district liaisons and other parties to participate. There were no objections. VII. Hearing of Visitors Ms. Marsha Stephenson asked for clarification of. the Madison School matter. Mr. Oxian explained the proposal to the Common Council for designation and the procedures and regulations attached to such status. VIII. Announcements/Miscellaneous Matters IX. Adjournment Mr. Oxian called for adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. • Correspondence Received -- January 13, 1993 to February 9, 1993 -- Michiana Area Construction Industry Advancement Fund: "Plans on File," January 11,18,25 & February 1,8 1993. -- Monitor 15:1 Michiana Area Construction Industry Advancement Fund. --.Volunteer Line 8:1 Dec. 1992 Community Resource Center. -- Announcement for "Getting to the Heart of Main Street" Feb. 3 & 4, 1993: Conference sponsored by Ind. Dept. of Commerce. -- 1993 At the Morris -Butler House: Schedule of Events, 1993 (Indianapolis). -- Indiana Greenstreets Winter 1993, Indiana DNR, Div. Urban Forestry. -- Center City Update Feb./March 1993. Center City Associates. -- Indiana DOT: Notice of Public Sale/Auction; land located at 17703 SR 23, S.B., IN. (2-24-93). ---Historic Preservation Forum Sept./Oct. 1992. -- Historic Preservation News February 1993. -- Southhold Newsletter Jan./Feb. 1993. -- Common Ground Jan./Feb. 1993 (The Conservation Fund). -- Preservation Law Update August 14, 1992. -- Preservation Law Reporter Oct. 1992. is a • • • Feb 10, 1993 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF APPROVALS: DECEMBER 13, 1992 -- FEBRUARY 10, 1993 ST,# STREET CATEGORY PROJECT DESCRIPTION DESIG -------------------------------------------------------- 909 Riverside doors;st Replacement of existing LHD-RD orms eight panel wood front door with another eight panel wood door, and the replacement of the existing aluminum storm door with a white aluminum wood core storm door. ( All new doors with dimensions matching the originals.) 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