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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 19930 i AGENDA HISTORIC Regular Monthly Meeting 7=30 P.M. July 19, 1993 OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESERVATION COMMISSION County Commissioners' Conference Room 7th Floor, County/City Building I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1. 726 Arch --- Edgewater Place LHD 2. 209 Hammond Court --- River Bend LHD 3. 1067 Riverside Drive ---- Riverside Drive LHD 4. 708 N. St. Joseph -- River Bend LHD 5. 1318 E. Wayne --- East Wayne Street LHD B. Local Historic Landmark -- Second Reading 1. 1027 & 1029 East Wayne; 231 9-a� Eddy IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes -- June, 1993 B. Treasurer's Report --.June, 1993 C. Correspondence D. Committee Reports 1. C of A ( Staff Approvals) A. 1333 East Wayne (South— B. 209 Hammond Ct. C. 708 N. St. Joseph D. 938 Riverside Drive E. 1061 Riverside Drive F. 123 West Northshore 2. Budget and Finance 3. Legal 4. Historic Districts 5. Historic Landmarks 6. Standards and Maintenance 7. Personnel 8. Staff Reports V. Old Business VI. New Business VII. Hearing of Visitors VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters IX. Adjournment r • CERTIF.ICATE0F _APPROPR_IATENESS._STAFF_._R PORT: PROPERTY -- 726 Arch Avenue South Bend, IN 46601 pWNER. -- Paul Richardson DES_IGNATIQN, -- Edgewater Place LHD STATEMENTOF_S_IGNIFICANCE/H_ISTOR_IC CONTEXT, The house at 726 Arch Ave. is located in the Edgewater Place LHD and has been given the rating of C/9 on the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory. This Dutch Colonial style house was built in 1923. The house is largely unaltered with the exceptions of wrought iron porch supports and aluminum storm windows and door. The exterior of the house is clad in wood ( cedar) shingles. PROPOSED_ CHANGE. The project consists of wrapping the exterior of the house in double 4 (four) inch vinyl siding. Windows and other detail will be left uncovered. STANDARDS. District standards state (II.A.1.) "Existing exterior building materials shall be retained." (II.A.2.) "...vinyl siding may be used when it is the only feasible alternative to maintaining the original surface material." (II.A.3.) "Wood siding shall not be resurfaced with new material which is inappropriate or was unavailable when the building was constructed..." RECOMMENDATIONS. The staff recommends that this proposal be denied. The district standards clearly state a preference for the maintenance of original construction materials. It is the opinion of the staff that this house is in very good condition and that the existing exterior is worthy of preservation. C. Frederick 7-1-93 • r - • CERT_I E.1 CATE....._OF....._APPROPR_I ATENESS....._STAFF..._REPpRT. PROPERTY -~ 209 Hammond Court South Bend, IN 46601 OWNERS -- Catherine and William G. Hostetler DESIGNATION -- River Bend LHD STATEMENT...._gF.__S_I_GNI.FI_CANG/HI_STORIC_ CONTEXT 209 Hammond Court is located in the River Bend Local Historic District. The house is a non-contributing (NC) structure. PROPOSED___CHANGE. The applicant wishes to build a three foot high railing around the porch. The applicant also recognizes the possibility of wheelchair access in the future and wishes to provide for that eventuality. The applicant also wishes to lay a 3 foot wide and 24 foot long paver brick walkway at the rear of the house. STANDARDS. Presently there are no district standards in place for the River Bend Local Historic District. RECOMMENDAT_I_QNS. The staff recommends that the HPC approve this proposal. The changes suggested by the owner are not permanent and do not significantly alter the fabric of the house. C. Frederick 7-1-93 • CERTIFICATE...._OF_.._APPROPRIATENE.55 ._STAFF.,__REPQRT. PROPERTY -- 1067 Riverside Drive South Bend, IN 46616 OWNERS --- Roman Sysyn DESIGNATION -- Riverside Drive LHD STATEMENT,.,_OF;...._5IGNICICANCE/HI5TORTC_.._CONTCXI'. 1067 Riverside Dr. is in the Riverside Drive Local Historic District. 1067 was rated as a non-contributing structure on the Indiana Historic Sites and% Structures Inventory. This American Foursquare house was built in 1908, and its first resident was attorney Louis M. Hammerschmidt of Deahl and Hammerschmidt Attys. Mr. Roman Sysyn has been the owner of 1067 Riverside Dr. since 1973. PROPpSEp_.... CHANGE. itstall one streetlight in northwest corner of front lawns to consist of one "Hollowspun" nncrete post and one "Octagonal Junior" light fixture. STANDARDS. District standards (1,A,1) state that " New ...streetlights... shall be compatible with the character of the neighborhood in size, scale, material and color... lamp fixtures and supporting posts must be similar in proportion., scale, and detail to the existing historic lamps... Streetlights should be placed so that adequate illumination is afforded all sections of public sidewalks." Standard I -A-3 adds that "[S]treelights... which are out of scale or inappropriate to the neighborhood may.not be used." RECOMMENDATIONS, It is the staff's recommendation that this proposal be denied for the following reasons. 1. This plan would disrupt the historic placement of streetlights along this section of the street. 2. This plan would disrupt the intended rhythm and create a lack of balance in the streetscape lighting arrangement. 3. The introduction of such a large streetlight in such a shallow front lawn is inappropriate to the scale of the house. (For further clarification of these points please make reference to COA staff reports for three following properties, 1081, 1093 and 1121 Riverside Drive, April, 1993). While the staff recommends denial of the petition it should be noted that HPC has given approval for the installation of similar streetlights in this district. C. Frederick 7-1--93 • CERT _IF.I_CATEOF__..APPRQPR_I_ATE E.SS....._STAFF_..._REPORT. PROPERTY --- 708 N. St. Joseph St. South Bend, IN 46601 OWNERS -- Catherine and William G. Hostetler DES_I_GNAT_I.ON. -- River Send LHD STAT_E MENT,_.._0 F..__ST, GN_I_F_I CANC E/ H_I,S TORI C__CONTEXT . 708 N St. Joseph St. is in the River Bend Local Historic District. The house is a non-contributing (NC) structure. PRQPOSED_CHANGE The applicant wishes to build a small structure in which to house his garbage cans. It will be self -standing and will remain unattached to the house. STANDARgS. Presently there are no district standards in place for the River Bend Local Historic District. RECOMMENDAT. O.NS. The staff recommends that the HPC approve this proposal. The changes suggested by the owner are not permanent and do not significantly alter the fabric of the house. C. Frederick 7-1-93 CER T_I.F_T LATE ... OF____APPROpR I_A7ENESS.._._STAFF_..._REPORT. PROPERTY -- 1318 E south Bend, IN e 466151 OWNERS. -- Charles and .loan Lennon pESIGNAT_ION. -- East Wayne Street LHD STATEMENT__OF._,.S,IC�.N_TF'.ICANCE/Hz_sToR,Ic _ CONT_EXT 131.8 East Wayne Street is in the East Wayne Ste ret Inventory as istrict; it has been rated on the Indiana Historic Sites and Struc "Non -Contributing." This rating is based on its age; it was constructed in 1956. The house is an example of Colonial Revival architecture. PROpOSED,._GHANGE. ' The owners Propose to" 1. replace windows withlf`alsegmuntinsstolresemble the 4 total) h Pella -brand, clad double -hung windo _ original 6/6, 8/8, and 8/12 windows; anedPella�brand�ace dauble�hunglwindawca staebe window on front facade centered on the front elevation and; 3. replace front entry doors, (originally two doors) with one door and two sidelights. TANpAR..D...S. -- and doors District retaineddsorIwhen ldeteriorateduire abeyond rrepair,wreplaced with units shall be retained and trim resembling the gandldaorStandards esalso chsaslmetalthat insulating " [i] napProPriate new window glass combinations that require the removal of original windows and doors shall not be installed. RECOMM�NDA1"_�_pNS. t are not The proposal seeks to replace origohabrrs d itedmaterialsioows a Staff recommends deteriorated beyond repair with pr against approval for these reasons. E. Holycross 7-7-93 Staff Report: Mk Proposed Designation of 1027 & 1029 East Wayne and 231 South Eddy Mr The properties at 1027 & 1029 East Wayne and the adjoining structure at 231 South Eddy in South Bend were nominated for Local Historic Landmark designation by their owner, Mr. Phillip Schatz. Mr. Schatz has signed a consent form and has approved classification of the properties under "B" standards. 1027 East Wayne is one of the city's best intact examples of Prairie architecture designed by the notable South Bend architect Norman Roy Shambleau. 231 East Eddy is a Dutch Colonial Revival, also intact, attributable to the firm of Austin and Shambleau. Both residences are rated as Significant (S\12) on the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory. 1029 East Wayne was built as a garage adjoining 231 South Eddy; it was converted into a residence in 1985. It is rated a Contributing (C\10) on the inventory. The Architect Among the approximately five—hundred structures designed and constructed by Norman Roy Shambleau and various associates in Mich -lana during the first half of the twentieth century are the collection of buildings at 1.027 and 1029 East Wayne and 231 South Eddy.[1] Shambleau was born on November 28, 1884 in Wallaceburg, Ontario and lived in South Bend from 1905 till his death in 1975.[2] He was working as a draftsman for Studebaker designing subdivisions when A. R. Erskine, the president of the corporation commissioned him to design his private residence. The home--Twyckenham Manor --later became St. Marys Academy and is now the South Bend Hebrew chool.[3] This early experience led Shambleau into a long and successful areer as an architect. He was a partner with other prominent South Bend architects Ernest. Young and later Ennis Austin. Austin and Shambleau collaborated on commercial and public buildings but worked individually as designers and builders of private homes. Examples of their commercial and public buildings include the Healthwin Hospital on Darden Road, the YWCA at 802 North Lafayette and the downtown Tower Building. They also designed many schools in South Bend, among them Madison Elementary at 832 North Lafayette, Riley High School at 405 East Ewing Avenue and Perley Elementary at 740 North Eddy. Shambleau's home designs reflected the increased stylistic vocabulary available to architects of his time. He worked in a variety of revival styles as can be seen in the Tudor Revival "Stephenson House" at 1329 East Washington Avenue, the Colonial Revival "Lippincott House" at 1.03 South Eddy Street and the "Mailfort House" at 1718 East Jefferson Boulevard, a Mediterranean Revival residence. While comfortable in these styles, Shambleau also worked in the midwestern, American—born Prairie style of Frank Lloyd Wright. The collection of buildings at the corner of East: Wayne and Eddy streets illustrates Shambleau's versatility. 9T- ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION he house at 1027 East Wayne is a classic Prairie design. Among its characteristic features are a low—pitched hipped roof with wide overhangs, bands of windows between corner piers, a low massive chimney and exterior 1 n;. white stucco walls with horizontal trim.[4] The home and garage (now an apartment) at 231 South Eddy are examples of Dutch Colonial Revival architecture. Identifying characteristics of this style include a central gambrel roof with two crossing gambrels, each of which possess a short, flattened upper slope.[5] The home has an English -influenced front entry that post-dates the typical earlier "Dutch doors", becoming a common feature of later Dutch colonials. The roofing material is slate and it is highlighted by the presence of copper flashing. The windows are six -over -six and six -over -one double -hung sashes.[6] The garage maintains Dutch Colonial Revival features in a modified utilitarian style. The gambrel roof is replaced by a cross -gable roof with shed dormers. The slate roof is maintained, as is the copper flashing. The windows continue the six -over -one double -hung sashes seen on the house. Each of the three buildings has been extremely well maintained and exhibits the classic characteristics of its particular architectural style, as well as illustrating the finesse of a local architect and builders skilled in a number of different styles. HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT The house at 231 South Eddy was built in 1921 for William C. Sibley. The property was purchased in 1892 by Sibley's father, but never built. upon. William C. Sibley worked for several businesses until 1916 when he became president and treasurer of the South Bend Foundry Company. He was a socially prominent business man who was known as an active outdoorsman. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the South Bend Country Club and the Indiana Club.[7] Sibley died in 1957, his wife and daughter resided in the house until 1961. During the ensuing twenty-five years the property was occupied by a variety of professional offices as well as being vacant for brief periods. The home is now a rental property owned by the petitioners. 1029 East Wayne is the address of the garage that served the Sibley household. In 1985 it was converted to a residence and is now a rental property owned by the petitioners. The home at 1.027 East Wayne was originally located at 728 East Jefferson next to N. Roy Shambleau's home at 722 East Jefferson. It was designed for Merrit J. Kei_ghtly, a local dentist, and built in 1912. In 1930 the house was moved to its present location for Allen and Clara Frame. The Frames raised two children in the home. After the children were grown the residence was converted to two units and from 1941 until 1964 the second floor was a rental.[8] In 1960, Mr. Frame moved to Florida and rented both units until his death in 1964. Subsequently the house was owned and occupied by Associates Bankcorp Inc. In 1980 Philip Schatz purchased the property and opened a business, "Erasmus Books," on the site. RECOMMENDATION •Based on HPC criteria [9], it is the staffs recommendation that the Historic Preservation Commission recommend these properties to the South Bend Common Council for designation by ordinance as Local Historic 2 „.Landmarks. The properties meet. the criteria in at least four areas: I. [Their] ... value as part of the development, heritage, or culture of ... St. Joseph County ...; a- it embodiment of elements of architectural design, details, materials, or craftsmanship which represents an architectural characteristic •” 3. "educational value, and; 11 4. "suitability for preservation." The properties are intact: examples of the work of an important local architect, Shambleau, and a notable architectural firm, Austin and Shambleau. Shambleau and company were personally responsible for much of the areas notable architecture. Protection of intact examples of their work such as these ensures that at least a fraction of their contribution to the local built -environment will be available for the enjoyment and education of future generations. These buildings fulfill the second criteria as significant examples of specific architectural styles --Prairie and Dutch Colonial Revival --and the "design, details, materials, and craftsmanship's of the time. These structures are representative examples of historic architecture that are elsewhere being altered beyond recognition. As such, the buildings have educational value as examples of the culture of past residents of the city. The owner has made every effort to preserve and maintain these structures. It is in the interest of the community as a whole to assist this effort by designating the properties as landmarks. tharles Frederick, Jr. F. Holycross June, 1993 Notes 1. Shambleau Research File (Sough Bend: Historic Preservation Commission). 2. South Bend Tribune 5-3-75: 12 3. Shambleau Research File. 4. Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory survey cards: 1027 E. Wayne, 1029 E. Wayne, 231 S. Eddy; 1979-1988. 5. ibid. 6. McAlester, Vi.rgini.a and Lee; A_Field Guide to American Houses (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1.984): 112-114. 7. Survey card (231 S. Eddy). 8. ibid. 9. Historic Preservation Commission Resolution No. 3: Historic Landmarks Procedure (July 14, 1975). • 3 • • 1027 East Wayne south and east facades front porch detail north and east facades iA i 231 South Eddy • east facade west facade It 0 f_ 1029 East Wayne south facade • PROPOSED LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK: 1027 & 1029 E.Wayne; 231 S. Eddy r NORTH I 1 Lasalle Ave. m p (V -W cd A cn ' Colfax Ave. O "4 a) ar � v p J -J -Li z w Iit Was in2tor Ave, JeflersoniBlvd.b 231 l �5 Wavne St. •411 r,a\ r NORTH I • 11 • Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Regular Monthly Meeting 7:30 p.m. July 19, 1993 I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. 7th Floor, County Commissioner's Conference Room, County -City Bldg. II. Roll Call Members present: Mrs. Martha Choitz; Mr. Jed Eide; Ms. Catherine Hostetler; Mr. John Oxian; Mr. Jerry Wiener. Members absent: Mrs. Janeanne Petrass; Ms. Jewel Van Dalsen; Mrs. Joann Sporleder. Staff present: Chip Frederick; Administrative Assistant Also present: Aladean DeRose-Deputy City Attorney; Ron Farr -740 Bronson; Paul Richardson -726 Arch; Marcus Adrian; Marty Murphy -1121 Riverside Drive; Ed Talley -Riverside Drive Liasion; Dennis Laskowski 615/617 Riverside Drive; Kevin Boughal-South Bend Tribune; Charles and Joan Lennon -1318 East Wayne(N); Bill Lamie-1417 Wall St. III. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness. 1. 726 Arch Avenue -Edgewater Place-LHD Mr. Frederick read the staff report. Mr. Farr stated the case for the proposal. Mr. Oxian read the report from Ms. Van Dalsen which recommended denial of the petition. Discussion between Mr. Oxian and Mr. Farr ensued. Ms. DeRose suggested the withdrawal of the COA application pending the introduction of new information. 2. 209 Hammond Court-Riverbend-LHD Mr. Frederick read the staff report. Discussion ensued. Mrs. Choitz moved for approval of the motion. Mr. Wiener seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Ms. Hostetler abstained. 3. 1067 Riverside Drive -Riverside Drive-LHD Mr. Frederick read the staff report. Mr. Murphy spoke in favor of the petition. Mr. Eide and Mr. Talley discussed:the placement of the streetlights in a conforming pattern. Mr. Eide moved for approval. Mrs. Choitz seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 4. 708 N. St. Joseph St.-Riverbend-LHD Mr. Frederick read the staff report. Mrs. Choitz moved for approval. Mr. Eide seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Ms. Hostetler abstained. 5. 1318 East Wayne (N) -East Wayne-LHD Mr. Frederick read the staff report. Bill Lamie spoke for the applicants. He detailed the condition of the existing windows and supported the rational for replacement. The Lennon's spoke for their stewardship of the property and gave historical background concerning it's design. Discussion ensued between the commissioners and the owners. Mr. Eide gave report concerning aesthetic consoderations of the project. Discussion ensued concerning point 3 of the proposal. Mr. Eide moved to approve points 1 and 2 and to turn point 3 over to Standards and Maintenance Committee. Motion passed unanimously. Ms. DeRose asked that the Lennons sign the 30 day waiver. B. Local Historic Landmarks 1. 1027&1029 East Wayne and 231 East Eddy Mr. Oxian read excerpts of the staff report. Mrs. Choitz moved for approval. Ms. Hostetler seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes -June 21,1993 Mrs. Choitz moved for approval of minutes as submitted. Ms. Hostetler seconded. No discussion. Motion passed unanimously. B. Treasurer's Report Mrs. Choitz moved that the HPC file for audit. Ms. Hostetler seconded. No discussion. Motion passed unanimously. C. Correspondence Mr. Oxian will provide report at next meeting. D. Committee Reports 1.Certificates of Appropriateness (Staff Approvals) • A. 1333 East Wayne (S) B. 209 Hammond Court C. 708 N. St. Joseph St. D. 938 Riverside Drive E. 1061 Riverside Drive F. 123 W. Northshore No discussion. 2. Budget and Finance Mr. Oxian placed Mr. Wiener as chair of Budget and Finance Committee. 3. Legal No report. 4. Historic Districts Discussion of Riverbend LHD standards ensued. Procedures for voting on standards were discussed. Historic Districts Committee called to order following adjournment. 5. Historic Landmarks No report. 6. Standards and Maintenance No report. • 7. Personnel Mr. Oxian reported on the status of the search for a new director and indicated he would call the committee to meet soon. 8. Staff reports No report. V. Old Business Discussion of temporary sign in Lincolnway East-LHD. Announcement of meeting with Code Enforcement concerning 1244 Lincolnway East. Reintrodution of 5 year delay in demolition was discussed. VI. New Business Mr. Laskowski speaks briefly about his situation concerning 615/617 Riverside Drive. Mr. Adrian presents Mr. Laskowski's concerns; 1) a "faithful restoration of house type" 2) safety and security 3) maintenance 4) cost. Mr. Oxian requests that Mr. Laskowski come in for a COA and addresses Mr. Laskowski's concerns. He states that he will refer the proposal to the Historic Districts Committee. Mr. Oxian also read into the record a letter written by HPC landscape consultant, Katrina Laflin, concerning the removal of trees at Potawatomi Park. VII. Hearing of visitors No discussion. VIII. Announcements/Miscellaneous matters No discusssion. IX. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. • • 0 11% ST,# STREET ---- ---------- 1333 East Wayne (South) 209 Hammond Ct. 708 N. St. Joseph St. 938 Riverside Drive 1061 Riverside Drive 123 West Northshore CASE# 1993-0701 1993-0618-2 1993-0618 1993-0623 1993-0624 1993-0625 Jul 7, 1993 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION STAFF APPROVALS: June 17, 1993 to July 07, 1993 CATEGORY ------------ PROJECT DESCRIPTION --------------------------- DESIG landscaping, The applicant wishes to ------- EW-LHD trees remove an overgrown bush/shrub from in front of the house and replace it with a flower bed. The applicant also wishes to remove a dying dogwood tree. driveway Pave dirt driveway with LHD-RB paving bricks set in sand(rear of lot). (see plans) walks, Cover existing patio with LHD-RB sidewalks,(p red paving bricks in sand atio) (no mortar; can be removed); see plans window trim; Replace window/door drip LHD-RD door trim; caps, entire house, in kind wall trim (see file); replace molding under eaves in kind (see file). roofing Replace asphalt shingles on LHD-RD garage in kind to match house; install four roof vents and two gable vents on garage. window trim; Replace belt course in-kind LHD-WNS wall trim (see plans); replace window trim (columns), southeast and southwest, second -floor windows in-kind (see plans); addendum to COA 1993-0406. CASE# 1993-0701 1993-0618-2 1993-0618 1993-0623 1993-0624 1993-0625