HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 1994S.
AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING
of the
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Regular monthly meeting County Commissioner's
7:30 p.m. Conference Room
Monday, May 16, 1994 7th floor County -City Building
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Hearing
A. Certificates of Appropriateness
1. 621 Lincolnway East -- EP-LHD
2. 520 River Avenue -- EP-LHD
3. 123 West Northshore Drive -- WN-LHD
4. 1244 Lincolnway East -- LWE-LHD
5. 1203 East Wayne Street South -- EW-LHD
IV. Regular Business
A. Approval of Minutes - April 18, 1994
B. Treasurer's Report
C. Correspondence
D. Committee Reports
1. C of A Staff Approvals
2. Budget & Finance
3. Legal
4. Historic Districts
a. Lincolnway West application
b. Riverside Drive LHD, revisions to standards
S. Historic Landmarks
a. First reading on local Landmark status for
520 East Colfax (Probst House)
b. Second reading on landmark status for the
following properties:
221 N. Michigan (Northern Indiana Gas &
Electric Co)
237 North Michigan (LaSalle Hotel)
3418 Mishawaka Avenue (Lustron House)
6. Standards & Maintenance
a. 1314 East Wayne Street
7. Personnel
8. Staff Reports
a. Riverside Drive bank erosion
b. Studebaker Museum
c. Lincolnway West PLHD
d. Parks
(1) Walker Field Shelter - rehabilitation
(2) Potowatami Park Shelter - alterations
(3 ) Leeper Park -.Navarre Cabin
Michigan Street Bridge
(4) Code Enforcement - 701 E. Pennsylvania
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
VII. Hearing of Visitors
VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
IX. Adjournment
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
revised 5-13-93
PROPERTY -- 621 Lincolnway East
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South Bend, Indiana
OWNER -- Kim Pummil
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DESIGNA__T_ION -- Edgewater Place LHD
STATEMENT OF SI_GNI_E_I_CANCE/H_I_STOR,IC...._CONTEXT.
This structure is rated Cf9 and is typical of the second
stage of development in the Edgewater Place district
around the turn of the century. The primary structure is a
two story nearly rectangular dwelling in the free classic
style with a nearly Pyramidal roof broken by dormers_
There is a one story addition with gabled attic at the
rear and an open flat roofed front porch_ This porch is of
skirted post construction with no masonry foundation.
PROPOSED CHANGE
The Owner proposes to demolish the existing front porch_
Additional representation submitted with application
indicates willingness to reconstruct an approximate
reproduction of the porch as funds are available. This
note indicates that a timetable for completion would be
acceptable.
The owner also proposes to repoint foundation and chimney
masonry.
STANDARDS
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The Rehabilitation Standard is the selected treatment
level for properties in the Edgewater Place LND.
The Preservation guidelines for Entrances, Porches, and
Steps state that " Existing or original porches and steps,
including handrails, balusters, columns. brackets, tiles,
and roof decorations shall be retained or replaced by
replicas of the same design and materials when
deteriorated beyond repair."
RECOMMENDATION
The porch is in an advanced state of deterioration with
settling, rot and extreme weathering. Although the design
elements of the porch are intact, restoration would
require extensive (approximately 75%) in --kind replacement
of material. Staff would approve simply stated application
for restoration with in-kind replacement.
This property has outstanding Code Enforcement citations
dating from July, 1991 including numerous interior
violations as well as exterior maintenance issues. The
property is also presently advertised for sale.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
revised 5--13-93
In as much as the present owner seems unable to complete
maintenance and repairs in a timely manner and a change in
ownership is anticipated, it is problematic whether the
commission could enforce proper reproduction of the porch
elements in the future_ Staff therefore recommends denial
of this parch demolition as presently stated in
anticipation of a future comprehensive rehabilitation
program.
Foundation and chimney brick is found to be in need of
maintenance. The Staff approves the repointing of masonry
with a soft lime and sand based mortar mix with Portland
cement content not to exceed 20% by volume and limited
in-kind exchange of broken and/or missing brick with
replacement brick which matches the original in shape,
size, color, and texture.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIIATENESS STAFF REPORT
PROPERTY -- 520 River Avenue
South Bend, Indiana
OWNER. -- Douglas Turnock
DESIGNATION. -- Edgewater Place LHD
STATEMEN T. 0F. S_I_GN-I_F_I_CANCE/H_I_STOR_IC CONTEXT.
Existing dwelling is a gable front Foursquare w/ asbestos
shingle siding at first story and wood clapboard in second
floor window course and porch gable and wood shingle in
the house gable. The structure is rated C/9 in the Indiana
Historical Sites and Structures Inventory and is
considered contributing to the LHD. Apparently constructed
circa 1921-23 by Whitcomb & Keller, it was first occupied
by Frank J. & Louise M. Wottowa, a manager. A one story
addition at rear is recorded in 1947. A single bay garage
is located at the rear and oriented perpendicular to the
lot facing a paved area rear yard. A lineal driveway
connects the paved pad to the street. This driveway is
composed of two parallel concrete tire tracks with a grass
median as was common of the 20s era driveways.
PROPOSED CHANGE
The owner proposes replacement of pavement in existing
driveway with new concrete paving, including paving in the
median.
STANDARDS.
The Rehabilitation Standard
level in Edgewater Place LHD.
and Landscaping indicate:
is the established treatment
Guidelines for Building Site
(2) Recommended - New Site work should be based upon
actual knowledge of past appearance of the property found
in photographs, drawings, and newspapers. New site work
should also be appropriate to existing surrounding site
elements.....
(3) Prohibited - No changes may be made to the appearance
of the site by removing old plants.... before evaluating
their importance to the property's history & development.
Front yard areas shall not be- transformed into parking
lots nor paved....
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIIATENESS STAFF REPORT
RECOMMENDATION
Existing concrete paving is cracked, settled, & otherwise
deteriorated. Periodic renewal of this material is called
for. According to Staff's understanding, the owner wishes
to increase paved area by elimination of the grass median
because a vehicle is perpetually stored in drive (see
photo) disallowing sun and (in combination with oil etc.
from the vehicle) presenting difficulty in maintaining
cultivated plant material. The owner also seeks to
facilitate discharge of surface drainage to the
street.
Staff recommends approval of this application with the
exception that the,grass median be maintained from a point
not forward of the front wall of the house to the
sidewalk, thereby, maintaining historic front yard
condition and streetscape.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
PROPERTY -- 123 West Northshore Drive
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South Bend, Indiana
OWNER -- Patrick C. Doran (purchaser)
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DESIGNATION -- West Northshore - LHD
STATEMENT._... _._.S_I_GNI_FI_CANC /H_I TOR,I_C,,,_CON.TEXT
This large two story dwelling was designed by W.W.
Schneider with a unusual mix of free classic and prairie
style elements. It was constructed in 1903 and purchased
in 1904 by its first occupant, Ward L. Mack, general agent
for the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. The
structure is frame with a mixture of clapboard sidings and
a hipped roof. A single story front porch extends the full
width of the facade. The front porch and foundation are
constructed of painted concrete block molded_ to simulate
split face stone. A 3 bay garage at the rear of the
property is constructed of this same concrete block with a
hipped roof.
PROPOSED CHANGE
The applicant proposes to construct an open porch at the
rear entry and complete enclosure of a section of the rear
yard with new fence (see attached porch & fence plans &
details) Removal of non -historic concrete steps and metal
railing is required. The proposed landing, steps, and
railing are designed in a style reminiscent of craftsman
style design in wood pole construction with lattice infill
at the skirt.
STANDARDS
The Standard established for West Northshore LHD are for
Rehabilitation Standard. New fence construction is
prohibited only in the front yard (C). The guidelines for
existing steps and porches specifically address only those
elements visible from the street (D-4). The Guidelines for
New Construction or Additions to Existing Structures (5)
state:
Preferred -- ....New additions to existing structures must
be compatible in scale, building materials and texture to
the building to which the addition is made. -...that the
addition could be removed without damage to the basic
structure and appearance of the building.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
REGOMMENDATI.ON_
Staff recommends approval of this proposal.
The proposed "French Gothic" fence pickets reproduce the
existing section of fence at the rear lot line. The
proposed new porch and steps are compatible with the
existing structure in scale, style, and material.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
PROPERTY -- 1244 Lincolnway East
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South Bend, Indiana
OWNER -- Dr. Ulrich Klopfer
DESIGNATION -- Lincolnway East LHD
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STATEMENT..._.OF....SI_GN.T_F_ICANCE/HI,STOR_I_C__SONTEXT.
This former dwelling and retail shop is a contributing
structure (rated C110) in the Lincolnway East LHD. The
structure was built in 1898 in the Queen Anne style. The
house has undergone alterations such as the enclosure of
the front porch but retains sufficient historical
character to remain an important element of the historic
district.
PROPOSED CHANGE
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The Division of Code Enforcement of the City of South Bend
proposes to demolish the existing primary structure. The
Division seeks demolition pursuant to their public hearing
of May 20, 1993 and based on their list of Code
Violations dated January 6, 1993.
STANDRRDS.
HPC Demolition Standards disfavor demolition and require
the Owner (applicant) to prove that it -is economically
unfeasible to repair the property appropriately.
Section 21-117.2 ( 2 ) of the South Bend Code ( Article 6.5
Historic Preservation Commission) states that "(n)othing
in this article shall be construed to prevent the ...
demolition ... of any building... which the Building
Commissioner or other official having such power may
certify as required by the public safety because of an
unsafe or dangerous condition." This section continues:
"(w)here the Historic Preservation Commission deems it
necessary, the Commission may petition the Common Council
for a temporary delay .in the issuance of the required
permit(s) for proposed ... demolition ... for the purpose
of preparing a preservation plan for said landmark. Such a
petition must be for a specified period of time. The
Common Council shall grant the petition when it finds:
a. That such action will not cause the owner of the
subject property to suffer hardship; and
b. That such a delay will not be injurious to the public
health, safety, and welfare; and
c. That in keeping with the intent of this article, such
action is necessary and appropriate.
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In no case may the delay granted by the Common Council
exceed three (3) years, but the Commission may petition
the Common Council for a continuation of any delay granted
by the Common Council in accordance with the same
procedures set forth above for the initial appeal.
RECOMMENDATION
It is the Staff's recommendation that the HPC deny this
COA for demolition and petition the Common Council for a
delay according to the above procedures in order to
develop a preservation plan for the structure.
The Staff has recently visited this site and found the
condition of the structure to be essentially unchanged
from the documentation one year ago. The structure does
not appear to present clear and eminent danger to the
general public. The site however continues to suffer
neglect as yard maintenance remains undone and the
structure though closed would be accessible by willful
entry. Neither is the site secured as gates stand open and
missing and damaged sections of fence are not repaired.
The maintenance problems submitted by the Department of
Code Enforcement, although numerous, are violations which
do not threaten the structural integrity of the building.
None of the aforementioned problems warrant the demolition
of an otherwise viable structure. The building is in need
of attention and repair. It is also important to note that
the site contains various other landscaping elements of
historic significance which are protected and which might,
without proper survey and planning activity, incur damage
as a secondary effect of demolition activity on the site.
A COA would be required for any activities effecting these
other features. Staff continues seeking strategies to get
around the problem of an owner who is essentially causing
demolition by neglect.
It would be an extremely bad precedent to allow demolition
of such an important structure in a Local Historic
Preservation District, The Owner has refused for many
years to cooperate with the city or this commission in
undertaking the necessary basic repairs to maintain this
property. It is in the Commission's long-term interest,
and the interest of the community, to save this structure
and send a message to others that the Commission will not
tolerate demolition by neglect_
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
RRORERTY -- 1203 East Wayne (S)
South Bend, IN 46615
OI,INER -- Robert E_ Daly
DESIGNAT_I.ON -- East Wayne Local Historic District
STATEMENT 0F5I_GNT_F_I_CANCE/HI_ST_0R_TC _CONTEXT.
The house at 1203 East Wayne (S) is located in the East
Wayne Local Historic District. It was rated C/10 on the
Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory. The house
is a two story Tudor Revival designed by H.R. Stapp and
built in 1927 by Whitcomb & Keller. The dwelling is
characterized by irregular molded brick laid irregularly
for surface texture with small areas of half-timber
falsework with stucco panels and shingle courses at the
high portion of gables. At the time of the survey (1986)
it. was considered in excellent condition with minor
alterations.
PROPOSED CHANGE
The applicant proposes alterations as follow=
1) Repoint brick mortar and replace damaged and or missing
bricks with new bricks selected to match existing.
2) Repaint exterior wood and stucco to match existing.
STANDARDS
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The Preservation Guidelines state=
1) Guidelines for East Wayne Street Historic Districts
follow the Rehabilitation Model Guidel-ines.
2) (b2) REHABILITATION - Maintaining the existing
character.... whenever possible, returning it to its
original condition..... contemporary methods and materials
would also be acceptable in appropriate situations.
II -3).... Repointing shall not be done with a mortar of
high Portland cement content.... This can cause
deterioration ... result(ing) in serious damage to adjacent
brick.
RECOMMENDATION
Significant mortar deterioration and related damage to
brick is isolated to wing wall conditions. Staff did not
observe any other areas requiring repainting, much less
reconstruction. Existing damage appears to be the result
of settlement of wing wall foundations which are probably
independent of and less substantial than the foundation of
the house. This settlement has resulted in penetration of
the wall by water which has weakened mortar bond through
freeze/thaw cycles. Some brick damage (though not all)
appears to be related to previous repointing with
inappropriate mortar as cited in the standards.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
Staff recommends approval of limited masonry repairs
following the guidelines which follow: Original mortar has
high content of multicolored river sand which should be
replicated in new mortar mix. Due to the probability of
continued settling, the mortar mix for repointing should
be exceedingly soft ( Portland not to exceed 10%) as this
operation will require periodic renewal and first
priority should be on conservation of the bricks
themselves. Replacement brick should be approved for match
of color, shape, and texture. No coatings or sealers
should be applied to the wall surfaces_
Staff also approves the repainting of existing painted
wood and stucco features.
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1. Rating
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4. Historic Name
LaSalle Hotel
aaaaAdress
237 N. Michigan
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St. Joseph
5. Township Preliminary No.
Portage 1141-598- 56189
7• City 8. Quad Name
South Bend, IN. 46601 I South Bend West
State of Indians Department of Natural Resources State Form 18822/ Revlsed 1987
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CRY68 ONO ❑Yes iDNo
13. Use Present Past - U. Category 15. Surveys r Legal Protections 16. Location Notes / Legal Description
17. Condition
18. Integrity
Residence ❑ ❑ ® Building(s) National Register - MRA Lot 1 Original Plat of. South
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❑ ❑ ❑ site
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❑ ❑ ❑ Structure
❑ Deteriorated
Date moved
❑ Oblect
❑Ruins
19. Time Perlod(s) 20. Style(s) Architect I Builder
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1921 Renaissance Revival
22. SPECIFY ALTERATIONS
Removals I Replacement I Additions
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125. No. of Contributing Resources 126. No. of Non-contributing Resources • 27. Environment
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C Agriculture
i Architecture
L. Art
Commerce
C Communications
j C Community Planning
�-, Conservation
i ❑ Economics
Education
Engineering
j L Entertainment/recreation
j ❑ Ethnic heritage
C Exploration / settlement
C Health / medicine
Indian
industry
Invention
Landscape architecture
._. Law
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a7Irary
1 orming arts
===Sophy
Potillcs I government
Religion
Science
Social history
Transportation
129. Historic Context(s) I Statement of Significance / Additional Description:
Groundbheakinq ceremonies for the LaSall�
el took Dlace on May 1, 1921, and the projected cost fo the build -ATTACH NEGATIVE
inn_ was 8750.000. It is built on the site ofthe old Sheridan House ENVELOPE HERE I
that was ed by William L. Earl in 1840. The new hotel contained 233 rooms, and �!
i., +Ho oarly davc - whPn the South Shore Railroad Station was located across the stre9t
it. did a hnnmino business. But in later times, the management found it increasingly I
difficult to compete with the less expensive motel complexes that were springing up. I
Fffnrtc wprp marip to brino in more business by remodeling the interior on several I
nrracinnc nvpr the years, but in December of 1970 the National Bank and Trust Company
foreclosed on a $425,000 loan made to the LaSalle Hotel Realty Company. The current
nwnpr. r.hariSmatic Renewal Services Incorporated, bought the building for $150,000 OnJ
I. October 1. 1975. and it now houses their offices. I
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C Vernacular I Construction
C Other
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i32. Information Sources Assessment Cards: 1932 and 1980 _
;jlSouth Bend Library Clipping Files`: LaSalle Hotel and Sheridan House' '
South Bend News Times: 4-8-21
33 Surveyor .. IAlflllallon
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Description on Wall: Stretcher bond brick, decorative and plain -cut stone string course, one dentilled stone
string course.
Description of Openings: Doors: Two leaf panel metal and glass with glass transom and side lights, stone
spiral cut engaged columns, large wood awning, arched fan light above.
Windows: Double Hung sash, stone sills and surrounds brink fiat joint heads, 1st floor, large fixed
sash plate, multi light side light, carved stone panel, fan light corbel keystone, spiral cut frame, cut
stone voussoirs
Description of Stairs: On ground level.
Additional Features: Metal neon sign on side and on top.
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1. Rating
Ooutstanding Q Sig nlflcan I I Notable ❑Contributing S/11
1 Historic Name
Northern Indiana Gas R Electric Co. (Roma Bldg.)
I8. Address
221 N. Michigan
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2. County I3. Survey No.
St. Joseph
5. Township I Preliminary No.
Portae 141-59846188
7. City 8. Ouad Name
South Bend, IN. 46601 I South Bend west
State of Indiana Department of Natural Resources State Form 158221 Revised 1987
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Architecture
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of 1915. The three story office building was constructed to provide ENVELOPE HERE I
Communications
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Conservation
The first floor contained display space, cashier's and clerks offices and the
j 13. use Present Past 11. Category 15. Surveys I Legal Protections
16. Location Notes I Legal Description
17. Condition
18. Integrity
I Residence ❑ ❑ PJe Building(s) National Register - MRA
South 32.55' lot 3 Original
Plat O Excellent
O Unaltered
(Commercial ❑ J! ❑ Dlstrlct
Bend
❑ Good
[N Altered Minor
_Vacant LRi ❑ Site
The Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Company, now the Notthernlndiana Public
&1 Fair
O Moved
- O O ❑ Structure
18-1002-0042
O Deteriorated
Date moved
O Oblect
nr=jnts after the qas company included a variety of businesses: The Home
❑ Ruins
Modernizinq Company, Woman's Home Appliances Store, The Volcano Restaurant and the Rom
19, Time Perlod(s) 20. Style(s) I21. Architect I Builder
1915 Neo -Classical
22. SPECIFY ALTERATIONS
Removals Replacement meta i entrance doors Additions (Other
11st floor window. Perma-stond under windows.
23. DESCRIPTION I 21. SITE PLAN
I
i Stories Three _ ., _. I.•
(Pian Rectanqular Chim: 6 sided , flush gable chim, in S.W. quadrant. I
!Foundation Concrete
I r
walls Description on back
i Root Flat w/parapet, pink terra cotta cap
j P91' hes
i�
I
cgs Description on back
1-.- --
Interior
Grounds lOutbuildings Description on back
1
25. No. of Contributing Resources I I26. No. of Non-contributing Resources O i 27. Environment
t
N
4
28. Areas of Significance:
❑ Agriculture
29. Historic Context(s) I Statement of Significance I Additional Description i
I The Northern Indiana Gas and Electric
Architecture
II
lCompany moved into their new building at 219 North Michigan in June ATTACH NEGATIVE
1
Art
Commerce
of 1915. The three story office building was constructed to provide ENVELOPE HERE I
Communications
ate space for all of the qas company's business to be conducted under one rogf.
Community Planning
Conservation
The first floor contained display space, cashier's and clerks offices and the
_. Economics
-
office. The second floor was used for bookkeeping, engineering, distribution?
Education
_manaoPr's
Engineering
shoo and the shoo foreman's office while the third floor was used for storage.
... Entertainment I recreation
The aa- comoanv had an open house on June 12, 1915 for the general public. An
:. Ethnic heritage
' Exploration I settlement
I orchestra Dlaved while free souvenirs were given out including flowers for the ladieq
-- Health I medicine
The Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Company, now the Notthernlndiana Public
Indian
C. Industry
I service Comoanv, remained at this location until 1930 when they moved to a, larger
Invention
hiiildina a block north.
_ Landscape architecture
= Law
nr=jnts after the qas company included a variety of businesses: The Home
:Literature
Modernizinq Company, Woman's Home Appliances Store, The Volcano Restaurant and the Rom
Military
E. Performing arts
i Restaurant. The buildinq was.puurchaspd in 1977 bl ue Renewal Services. TU -i
losophy
30. FOR STATE OFFICE USE ONLY
(tics I government
igion
NR _.
fence
:. Social history
I I
SR
Transportation
E
_..: Vernacular l Construction
I I
+1
NE
i.. Other
I ❑SEE CONTINUATION SHEET 111. eTM
32 information sources South Bend,City Directories
1921-1940 South Bend Library Cl ].g7ing_File: RUSinPcc-l2Ptaj1-Nene
I Modernizino Co. South Bend .News Times','. .,"Northern ;Indiana Gas.& Electric Company Formally Opens Its Model New Quarter
on Saturday", June -121-1915, Daae -5 Solite Bend Trin-vn "�a S"rp`mp�y W911 Formally hppn,NPW Home
j 3J Surveyor _.
.. --- - -
Affiliation .. Date
F A Straw SPht- iqR
i34. -
Ij
Revised by - - --
»„ Affiliation Date
rhr k Nanv Fall R7
I
Description of Wall: The main facade (east) and the eastern 1/3 of the south facade are of pink terra cotta.
The remainder of the walls are of brick.
Description of Openings: Two single doors, aluminum framing, now boarded shut. Not original entrances.
Windows: Majority of windows boarded shut. Windows on south facade are triple hung on the
second floor and industrial multi -paned sash on third floor. Industrial sash on west facade.
Additional Features: Terra Cotta cornice line continues on south and west facades.
Description of Site: Sits mid block on Michigan between LaSalle and Colfax on a section of Michigan Street
that is closed to through traffic. The Morris Civic Auditorium is on the south & a
parking lot is to the north.
Additional Source of Info.:June 11, 1915, page 1 South Bend Today, "The Northern Indiana Gas Company in New
Home", June 1915, page 11.
"M,,,
1. Reting ,:'
:;4Jou stindinp El Slpnlllcant / Not
d. Yl3loric Nama
Clyde and Clara Oldham
6 Address
2. County 3. Survey No.
able ❑Contrlbutlnp S/11 St. Joseph 141-597-68019.9
I5. Township Preliminary No.
Portage 141-597-
7. City 8. Quad Name
3418 Mishawaka Avenue I South Bend I South Bend East
ANA HISTORIC SITES AND STRUCTURES INVENTORY State of Indiana Department of Natural Resources State Form 16822/Revised 1687
The Brennan Agency (Indianapolis Life)
12. Ownership Owner's Address (it different)
_'Public KIPrivate
10. Viblble 11. Endangered Explain
®Yes []No ❑Yes Uli
13 Use Present Past 14. Calegory 15. Surveys I Legal Protections
Residence
18. Integrity
BuIlding(s)
Commercial ❑
❑
❑ District
,office C7(
❑
❑ Site
_ n
❑
❑ Structure
❑ Oblect
16. Location Notes / Legal Description
Lot 191
Fordhams Addition
1118-6054-1820
17. Condit Ion
18. Integrity
El Excellent
❑ Unaltered
❑ Good
J1 Altered minor
❑ Fair
❑ Moved
❑ Deteriorated
Date moved
❑ Ruins
19 Time Period(s) 20, Style(s) I21. Architect I Builder
1949 Lustron House The Lustron Company
22. SPECIFY ALTERATIONS
Removals (Replacement (Additions Wrought -iron porch )other AC unit.
railing. Louvred front shutkers.
23. DESCRIPTION I 24. SITE PLAN
Stones 1 J ~ YN.i s L..• -7• "F ^ �' .
Plan Square I -:� :C.a'C _ v..•L. .._._....._
Foundation Cement slab
Wall, Pale yellow lust rnn Extended able ends of ..rr.
g grooved sheet metal.
Shal_L,; ZZLL j b,,,. ..:..J,,.. .,.. -1 ic
Roof Low front gable with close verges b projecting eaves with sheet -metal
sOfcic. rOlyvinyL root [lies. Jhort square chimney clad in sheet met 1.
Porch
es Inset' half -width frnnf't•'nith cement floor and V-shnp
steel support with undulating tubular ornament. f
Opamj Large square window 0oenin s re ularl -s aced and fitted wit
tripartite window units p cture w t an ng -pane casementH
interior
Smaller single 3 double casement window units on east side.
Entry door is wood, fully -glazed, and inset at porch.
1
3rounds l Outbuildings Steepply banked lawn with front retaining stones and a
i /
tigFit of cement steps. Busy street.
25 No of Contributing Resources I 126. No. of Non-contributing Resources 0 I27. Environment Residential/Commercial
28 Areas of Significance
Agriculture
Architecture
,., Art
_ Commerce
Communications
Community Planning
Conservation
_ Economics
Education
Engineering
._ Entertainment I recreation
... Ethnic heritage
Exploration / settlement
Health I medicine
Indian
Industry
Invenlion
Landscape architecture
Law
i r ure
ng arts
_r,
,.sophy
Politics I government
Religion
Science
_ Social history,
Transportation
:Z Vernacular I Construction
Other
:2. Information Sources
Q Surveyor
Suzannne Booker
;4, Revlsed by
5 Revlsed by
129. Historic Contexts)/Statement of Significance/Additional Description:
®,SEE CONTINUATION SHEET rr '
Affiliation
HPC
Affiliation
(Affiliation
ATTACH NEGATIVE 1
ENVELOPE HERE 1
30. FOR STATE OFFICE USE ONLY
NR
SR
F
NF
e:,.. 131sUTM
Date 1
April 15. 1992
Date
Date
INUIAr4A HIS]"UHR; 611 Lb ANUI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
STRUCTURES INVENTORY (SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET)
State Form 42881 (11-88)
STATE OF INDIANA
Name
Survey I Site Number
C)
A ,e, am nun,
County
-412
h
Rt y
Township
P anrl drawing)
Additional nformat ton (Use reverse side for dra win
�ni:lacre
Th.- Tji_qfrnn house at' -1418 Mishawaka Avenue was assembled on this
Inf in 1949- Thi -q prnpPri-y-, lot 1C)1 in thp Pn_rAham addition was
Purchased by ("IyAp 0 and r1prA P, 0j_djjDjn_from Rose E. and Artennis
Ti- young., on Auclust 93- 1949 tar a sum of 51050.00. On September 8,
1449 Cly f- :and Clara Qldham mQrtaaaed the lot to H.N. Pell of Urbana,
T11inot R. -for a sum of 5750.00 to have this Lustron house erected.
The origins of, manufF.)ctlired -Lustron homes can be traced to the
world s. -r TT neriod, when. Carl Strandlund,..-an encrine6r-inventor,
devised a teclinoloav to produce prefabricated steel houses. At the
end of the war Strandlund worked as vice-president of Chicago
Vitreous Enamel Companv, a firm that had, recently moved into, the
-production of porcelain enamel Panels for use as veneer on store
x
When Strandlund later- attempted to. convince Standard -Oil, to use
these enamel nane.l's as pa -rt of an all steel gasoline station, the
covernment- banned his proposal. However; in the face of postwar
material shortages, the-qovernm'ent suggested that Strandlund produce
houses instead. . I I n 1946 1 Strandlund appealed to the Reco.nst"ruction
Information Sources
Finance- Corporation, which -authori.red government loans to help in the
production offactory-built houses.
To support the qovernment's commitment to the Lustron Homes
Droiect the R.F.C. approved a loan of $15.5 million in 1946, followed
(see reverse)
Prepared By I Date
INDIANA H161 UKR; 611 GS AND . DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
STRUCTURES INVENTORY (SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET)
State Form 42881(11-88)
STATE OF INDIANA
Name Survey/Site Number
Oldham\Yarbrough House 019.9
Address (Street and number) County
3418 Mishawaka Avenue �t. Joseph
City Township
South Bend' >ortage
Additional Information (Use reverse side tar drawing)
Businessmen's association.
According to the City Directories, by 1960 the property was owned
by Robert S. and Lorraine J. Yarbrough. Yarbrough was employed as a
music instructor at the Cemenhart company and Witmer studio. By the
late 1960s William and Geneva Evans were owners of the property.
William Evans was employed at the South Bend Public Transportation.
On July 6, 1972 the property was transferred to Donald E. and Clara
R. Brennan. From 1973 on Donald E. Brennan operated the Indianapolis
Life Insurance Company, which currently continues to be housed at
this address.
I.Sources: South Bend City Directories 1949-1991; Portage Township
Assessor Report 1991; Plat Book 7:41; Deed Record 456:637; Mortgage
Record 475:12; South Bend Tribune, (6-30-52), obit; Floyd E. Barwig
in A Crack in the Rear-view Mirror, Richard Bender (N.Y.:Van Nostrand
Reinhold Company 1973); Walter Gropius and Konrad Wachsmann,.The
Dream of a Factorv-Made House (MIT Press, 1984); Proposed Disposition
of Lustron Plant (United States Government Printing Office:
Washington, 1951); Problems of Independent Small Business Lustron,
Information Sources
Dealer (United States Government Printing Office: Washington: 1950).
Sushmita Hodges.Phd.
Research Historian.
Prepared By I Date
1992.
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 Bldg.
April 18, 1994
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:43 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Members present: Mrs. Martha Choitz, Mr. Jed Eide, Mrs. Catherine
Hostetler, Mr. John Oxian, Mrs. Janeanne Petrass, Mrs. Joann Sporleder,
Mr. Jerry Wiener
Staff present: Mr. David Duvall, Director; Mr. Chip Frederick, staff
Members absent: Ms. Lora Spaulding, Ms. Jewel Van Dalsen
Also present: Ms. Aladean DeRose, legal counsel; Mrs. Darcy O'Blenis,
Mr. Jeff Bernard & family, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Hickey, Mr. Kenny
Kent, Mr. Tom Meredith, State Architect; Mr. Philip Schatz, Ms. Marsha
Stevenson, Mr. Ed Talley
Commissioner Oxian introduced Mr. Meredith to those present. Mr. Meredith
made a brief introductory statement. Commissioner Sporleder asked Mr.
Meredith to address ADA regulations as they relate to historic preservation.
He did so citing in particular these items 1. ADA applies to all buildings
open to the public; 2. there is a provision to allow alternative access
if the building is historic; 3. the key words are "threaten or destroy"
the historic character of the building. Commissioner Choitz asked about
the SBSC Administration Bldg. Mr. Duval replied that it had not come up
in our conversation with Mr. Meredith. Commissioner Choitz asked if the
SBSC had offered an alternative plan. Mr. Duvall replied in the negative.
Discussion ensued concerning the SBSC C of A application and the language
of ADA. Mr. Meredith offered his office as a resource concerning ADA.
III. Public Hearing
A. Certificates of Appropiateness
1. 1029 East Wayne -- Local Landmark
Mr. Frederick read the staff report. Commissioner Oxian asked about
the type of post to be used. Mr. Schatz replied 8" by 8" as in the
photograph. Commissioner Oxian asked about the amount of lumen from
each fixture. Mr. Schatz replied 100 watt incandescent on dusk to
dawn timers. Commissioner Oxian asked if two lights were enough.
Mr. Schatz replied that he hoped so. Commissioner Sporleder moved
to accept the C of A for planting of three Hornbeam trees and the
installation of four pillars interspersed; two of the pillars to
hold light fixtures. Commissioner Choitz seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
2. 1314 East Wayne -- EW-LHD
Mr. Duvall read the staff report. Commissioner Eide asked the reason
for the replacement of the front door. Mr. Bernard replied that the
aperture was too large and that he intended to change the deadbolt
lock for a flip -switch lock. Commissioner Oxian asked the staff if
the door was original. Mr. Duvall replied he could not be sure.
Commissioner Oxian asked the same question of Mr. Bernard. He replied
that a neighbor had told him it did not fit the style of the house.
Commissioner Oxian initiated a dialogue with Mr. Bernard about
various aspects of the design of the interior doors in the house.
Commissioner Sporleder asked if the proposed replacement fit the
original opening. Mr. Bernard said that it did. Commissioner Eide
asked about the security of the proposed storm door. Mr. Bernard
replied that it was suitable. Commissioner Sporleder asked if the
two proposed doors coordinated with each other. Mr. Bernard said
they did. Commissioner Eide asked about the existing hardware. Mr.
Bernard said all would be reused except the deadbolt lock. Commissioner
Sporleder moved to allow replacement of the original door provided the
owner store it. Commissioner Eide seconded. Commissioner Oxian asked
about the original back door. Commissioner Choitz stated her preference
for the existing door. The motion passed 5 in favor, 1 opposed, 1 abstention.
Commissioner Sporleder moved to approve the application for the installation
of a storm door. Commissioner Petrass seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Sporleder asked about the material of the proposed shutters.
Mr. Duvall responded that they were of plastic and that the design was
fancier than the previous shutters. Commissioner Sporleder asked about
color application. Mrs. Bernard said they came in black. Commissioner
Sporleder moved to approve the application of the plastic, decorative
shutters. Commissioner Petrass seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
3. 1417 East Wayne -- EW-LHD
Mr. Duvall read the staff report. Commissioner Choitz asked if the first
floor windows were original. Mrs. Hickey answered in the affirmative
with one exception. Commissioner Eide asked the Hickeys to recount the
history of their search for metal replacement casement windows. Mr. and
Mrs. Hickey did so at some length, discussing their efforts, the present
condition of the windows and screens and the financial burden of window
replacement. Mr. Frederick reiterated the staff position on the condition
of the windows. Commissioner Eide urged the HPC to move ahead and act
rapidly due to the advanced deterioration of the windows. He commended
the Hickey's efforts but stated that the results of the search, "hadn't
been all that successful". He observed that the EW-LHD has many houses
with casement windows and that their replacement not be undertaken lightly.
He also noted the limited budgets of many homeowners. Commissioner Eide
then recommended that the HPC refer the Hickey's case to a committee.
Commissioner Oxian then placed the case with the Standards and Maintenance
Committee under the chairmanship of Commissioner Sporleder. Commissioner
Sporleder responded that the Hickey's case was an entry point for the
discussuion of the window standards in EW-LHD and the window standards
in each district. Discussion ensued. Mrs. Hickey stated that the committee
approach was a good one and that they "valued HPC input." Commissioner
Oxian explained the function of the committee. Commissioner Choitz asked
that the committee be granted the power of resolution. Commissioner Eide
made a motion to that effect. Commissioner Choitz seconded. The motion
passed unanimously. Counsel asked that the applicants sign the 30 day
waiver, which they did.
4. 934 Riverside Drive -- RD-LHD
Mr. Duvall read the staff report. Commissioner Choitz asked for clarification
on the location of the fence. Commissioner Sporleder asked about color
treatment. Mrs. O'Blenis replied. Commissioner Choitz moved to approve the
C of A application as submitted. Commissioner Sporleder seconded. Mrs.
O'Blenis asked for clarification on porch treatment. Mr. Duvall explained
the staff's recommendation. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner
Sporleder asked about the landscaping element of the C of A.
n Commissioner Oxian clarified the motion.
5. 344 South Sunnyside -- EW-LHD
Mr. Frederick read the staff report. Commissioner Sporleder asked if
the C of A applied to the kennel and the landscaping. Staff confirmed
that it did. Commissioner Oxian asked who brought the application.
Mr. Frederick explained the circumstances and informed the HPC that
the homeowner had filed the application following construction of the
kennel. Commissioner Oxian asked that Counsel send a letter of warning
to the applicant. Commissioner Oxian moved to approve the kennel but
request that the shrubbery be trimmed appropriately or removed. Commissioner
Sporleder seconded the motion. Counsel then asked for guidance as regarded
the letter. Commissioner Choitz stated that the Standards do not address
the trimming of shrubbery. Commissioner Oxian then asked that the shrubbery
be removed. Commissioner Sporleder withdrew her second of Commissioner
Oxian's motion. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Choitz moved to approve
the application as submitted (construction of kennel and landscaping)
and send a letter from counsel to applicant informing the homeowner of
their obligations inside a Local Historic District. Commissioner Eide
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
IV. Regular Business
A. Approval of Minutes -- March 21, 1994
Commissioner Choitz moved to approve the minutes as submitted. Commissioner
Petrass seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
B. Treasurer's Report -- No report
C. Correspondence -- No report
D. Committee Reports
1. C of A Staff Approvals
A. 1029 East Wayne -- Local Landmark; in-kind replacement of gutter
section
B. 1027 East Wayne -- Local Landmark; in-kind replacement of chimney
cap
C. 231 South Eddy -- Local Landmark; in-kind replacement of gutter
section
2. Budget and Finance -- No report
3. Legal
Counsel asked that the HPC vote to grant its authority to hire
Staff person. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Sporleder asked
who was the current employer of record. Counsel replied that the
county was the employer of the director. Commissioner Wiener asked
if the HPC could have an employer id. number. Counsel replied in
the affirmative. Commissioner Oxian stated that the county was the
employer because the county passed the HPC ordinance prior to -the
city's passage of same. The motion was made, seconded and passed
unanimously. Counsel reviewed concerns of Code Enforcement about
the demolition delay in our ordinance.
4. Historic Districts
Commissioner Oxian requested an HDC meeting. Commissioner Choitz
was asked to schedule the meeting.
5. Historic Landmarks
A. Commissioner Oxian noted the progress of the Penn Township Pioneer
Cemeteries ordinances.
B. First reading for 221 N. Michigan, 237 N. Michigan and 3418 Mishawaka
Avenue as Local Landmarks.
a,/•. t,y f
C. Staff was directed to attend re -zoning hearing for 322'W. Washington.
I) 6. Standards and Maintenance
615/617 Riverside Drive was turned in to Code Enforcement
7. Personnel
See Legal
8. Staff Reports
HPC made note of the staff reports on various matters.
V. Old Business
Commissioner Oxian spoke about committee assignments for 1994.
VI, Commissioner Sporleder asked to have the Manual Log House entered
on the County Survey prior to a possible landmarking effort.
VII. Hearing of Visitors
Mr. Kenny Kent spoke concerning "the Potpourri" 1244 LWE.
Mr. Kent said the neighborhood preferred the status quo to demolition.
He also stated that in his 10 years in the neighborhood he has never
seen the property " secured, or boarded ". Discussion ensued concerning
many aspects of the property and its ownership. Mr. Duvall reported on
the site visit made by the staff.
Marsha Stevenson spoke concerning the streetlights of the RD-LHD.
Ed Talley spoke about the problem of erosion along the river bank in
the RD-LHD. He invited the HPC to attend a walk along the bank in the
near future. Commissioner Oxian requested a written report from Mr.
Talley on the findings of the group.
Copies of Indiana National Register 1994 were distributed courtesy of
the SHPO and Mr. Meredith.
Ed Talley spoke about the problem of heavy trucks operating on Riverside
Drive.
The meeting was adjourned at 9.56 p.m.