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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 1994AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular monthly meeting County Commissioner's 7:30 p,m. Conference Room Monday, November 21, 1994 7th floor County -City I. Call to Order , II. Roll Call III. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1,_10$1 Riverside Drive RSD-LHD; addendumdriveway approach. 2. 322 West Washington LL,WW-NRHD; removal of asphalt parking lot 3. 1035 Riverside Drive RSD-LHD; concrete parking lot IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes - October 17, 1994 B. Treasurer's Report C. Correspondence. D. Committee Reports 1. Budget & Finance 2. Legal a. Meeting with Common Council 3. Historic Districts a. Lincolnway West PLHD 4. Historic Landmarks a. First reading on -.landmark status for the following properties: none b. Second -reading on landmark status for the following properties: none c. Status of recommendations -to Common. -Council Lamp -Post, Niles & Leeper 310 West Monroe (Olivet AME Zion Church-,-Zion-Hill Baptist) 1601 Kemble Avenue (Toth.State Bank) 534 LaPorte Avenue (Starzynski Texaco Gasoline Station) Lary 5. Standards & Maintenance 6. Personnel. 7. Staff Reports a. C of A Staff Approvals 1. Shetterley-Park -- RSD-LHD- electrical outlet, decorations: 2.:941 & 943 Riverside Drive --RSD-LHD in-kind asphalt shingles 3. 1204.East,WayneiStreet N --EW-LHD in-kind asphalt shingles b. East Race Business Association r,_J etrA4jA^ c. Remonstrance to rezone/demolition - 114 Frances Street V. Old Business A. COAs -continued form.previous meeting(s).- 1. 739 Bronson Street -- EP-LHD (demolition) _VI. New Business VII. Hearing of Visitors VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters IX. Adjournment commission preservation historic of south bend and st. joseph county SIGN—IN / PGr 2.) ��Ov' 'A ��-- 4.) ma'(S6CL -�' jever�SOrr� 5.) 6.) 1,l;e 7.) 8.) 9.) 10.) 11.) 12.) 13.) 14.) 15.) 16.) 17.) 18.) 19.) 20.) 21.) 22.) 23.) 7 24.) 25.) ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING south bend, Indiana 46601 (219) 235-9798 %.)t Arrf(VrK1AXrUUS66 bTArr KISeUKE. PROPERTY -- 1081 Riverside Drive South Bend, IN OWNER -- J. E. Talley & J. A. Geisel 14, DESIGNATION -- RSD-LHD STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT. This two story American Foursquare residence was constructed in 1920. It is rated C/9 in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Survey. The major exterior finish is stucco. The first resident was Ellar Newland, secretary and manager of the Builder's Supply and.Specialty Company. PROPOSED CHANGE Addendum to C of A 1994-0927-1 The owners received a Certificate of Appropriateness for an in-kind replacement of the front driveway approach on September 27, 1994. Due to a property line dispute with neighbors, they did not pour a triangular section of the approach with the main pouring of the driveway approach. After the dispute was settled the owners consulted the Concrete Contractor and an Architect who advised the small triangular piece would not be structurally sound if pourednowdue to its narrow width. This left the owners with two options: 1.) to remove the newly poured concrete approach and repour the large piece of concretes, or 2.) to lay the small triangular piece of the approach in paving brick. The owners are proposing to install paving bricks laid on a two-inch sand base enclosed by treated two-by-four wood. The top of the bricked area would be level with the existing driveway approach. The wood would be drilled through for the acceptance of rebar rods to be inserted and pounded into the earth for support. The rods would be cut off at the level of the top of the two-by-four. STANDARDS I.B. (2) --New site work should be appropriate to existing surrounding site elements in scale, type, and appearance. RECOMMENDATION Driveway material in the -Riverside -Drive District is known to be asphalt, concrete, or brick. The proposed material would be congruent with site elements in the district and will match the brick of the house. Staff also appreciates the financial burden and time burden of removing the newly poured driveway approach and repouring it as one piece. Staff is aware of the property dispute between the owners and neighbors. It is the Staff's understanding that the ownership and removal of several bushes and shrubs is unresolved. The owners of 1081 Riverside Drive have asked the owners of 1077 Riverside Drive to remove the shrubs within 30 days. The owners of 1077 Riverside Drive contend the shrubs in question are on the property line and are commonly owned, therefore agreement must be reached between the two parties before changes can be made to them. The material change in the driveway is not affected by the dispute,,nor will any landscape changes other than the brick paving of the small section of driveway be involved i . n this Certificate of Appropriateness. Staff recommends approval. i. :ADDENDasei_#.•::19;94=27�:, 1081 Riverside Drive South Bend, IN 46616-1403 The specific area being addressed id the driveway approach (that section that begins on the house side of the sidewalk and runs to the top of the small incline, where the '•ribbon' drive begins). This is situated within the public right-of-way. During the removal of the previous paving materials by the cement contractor, and the installation of the forms for the new concrete the owners of 1077 Riverside Drive indicated to the owners of 1081 Riverside Drive that not only did the eastern edge of the approach fall within their property line (of 1077) but that in fact one-half of the exsisting driveway and garage also was within their property line. 1 The owners of 1081 notified the City Engineer (Carl Littrell) via telephone at his home on the same evening (prior to the new pour) of the contesting of the 1077 owners. This was done since the project was a City of South Bend Project. The following morning at 6:45 am, the owners of 1077 blocked the project with their bodies, by standing in front of the cement truck and not allowing it to pour any concrete for; -the sidewalk or the driveway., The City Engineer and two other Engineers from his office made the ,'N scene and after some measurement and Plat Map comparisons, determined J that the project at 1081 was indeed within the property lines of 1. 1081, and verbally.,instructed the owners of 1081 that the City of South Bend would stand behind the 1081 owners, with the project and ordered the contractors to proceed with the pour. The owners of 1081 decided at this point to withhold the approach extension section until they had the property surveyed. (See attach- ment "INDIANA LAND TITLE SURVEY). When this was completed, the owners of 1081 consulted the concrete contractor grid an Architect, who advised that the small triangular piece of the approach which now can be installed, cannot because it would not be structurally sound due to its thin or narrow width. This now leaves thel081 owners with two choices: 1) to remove the newly poured concrete approach and repour the large piece of concrete, or 2) to lay the addition to the approach in paving brick. The owners of 1081 have decided on #2. This then requires the 1081 owners to request further ruling by the Commission for the use of the brick material. Cs45E e t-cw _"? or &Avp sine vc y\ The request for addendum to exsisting C of A is: For the installation of paving bricks (which match the brick on the in hoop color) to be layed on a two-inch sand base enclosed by 'treated' two-by-four wood. The top of this addition will be level with the exsisting driveway (concrete) approach. The wood will be dril- ed throughi:to.;accppt rebar rods, which will be inserted and pounded into the eahth for support. The rods will be cut-off at the level of the top of the two-by-four wood. I ndiana �.and i1tIe Survey PURVE-Y ORDERED BY: ED TALLEY URVEY DATED: October 17, 1994 PROJECT NO.: 942002 Triangle area = 36" @ sidewalk 8" @ top of triangle 24: along west side 26 along east side Driveway approach is 14" west of the eastern property line. LOT 34 LOT PK NAIL 7'± LOT 34A 6 7'± .LOT 35A 41,111e.x S/40, 6' 0 0' LQT 3 OIC', 00 0, :r q0 60. LOT 36 COM -C b � AU eev4&c m LEGEND SCALE 1" = 50' 0. Found Iron Pipe o I;pt Iron Pinp i 1p 4 f . \\ `• f Indion%; Lan Y Title ��ur� y LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 35 AND 35 A AS SHOWN ON THE RECORDED PLAT OF PORTAGE PARK ", AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA. SURVEYOR'S REPORT TITLE HOLDERS NAME: Ed Talley 1) In accordance with Title 864, Article 1.1, Chapter 13, Section 1 through v 34 of the Indiana Administrative Code, the following observations and opinions are submitted regarding the various uncertainties in the location of the lines and corners established on this survey as a result of: a) Variances in the reference monuments: 0.00 ft. b) Discrepancies in record descriptions and plats; 0.00 ft. c) Inconsistencies in lines of occupation and; 0.00 ft. d) Random Errors in Measurement (Theoretical Uncertainty); 0.10 It. ;.:.:;;_,.;; ,:.:s..:;, ............... The Theoretical Uncertainty •_:;.- •. ;,:•.•...- _ •.->'�.:•...�..: y (due to random errors in measurement) of the corners of the subject tract established in this survey is within the specifications for a Class "A' Survey(0.10 feet) as defined in IAC 864. As a result of the above observations, it is my opinion that the uncertainties in the locations of the lines and corners established on this survey are as follows: Due to variances in reference monuments: 0.00 ft. Due to Discrepancies in the recorded description: 0.00 feet Due to Inconsistencies in the lines of occupation: 0.00 ft. No discrepancies in the description or inconsistencies in the lines of occupation were observed in the performance of this survey. 2) That this parcel DOES fall within the FLOOD HAZARD AREA as defined'on and scaled from the Community Panel Maps established by H.U.D. for Flood Insurance. A portion of lot 35 A falls within Zone A per Community Panel 180231 0004 C. 3) That this survey was performed from public records and Legal descriptions supplied by: Ed Talley Document Number: A:942002.SurRepb8T8 Peirce & Associates, Inc. 2 1 nnrf 4nrvpvnrc Rr Pmfncc�nnnl F�..;.,....r.. A I JimE1S£L-1081 RIVERSIDE DRIVE SOUTH BEND, IN 46616-1403 (219) 288-6314 November 1, 1994 Mr. and Mrs. Dwight King 1077 Riverside Drive South Bend, IN 46616 Dear Mr. and Mrs. King, This letter will serve as notice that we are requesting you to remove all landscaping (trees, bushes, flowers) that fall within our property and to trim back any trees that overlap onto our yard. This action must take place within 30 days from receipt of this letter. After 30 days we will take the appropriate steps necessary to have these items removed. Any expenses accrued in this action will be billable to you. Sincerely, JiryiGeisel J. Edward Talley C/ CLRTiFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT PROPERTY -- 322 West Washington South Bend, IN OWNER -- John & Dixie Lee Thurin llv DESIGNATION -- WW-NRHD,MRA-NR, & LL STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT The Victorian Romanesque structure was built in 1895 for Elmer and Sarah Rose family. The 2 1/2 story residence is comprised of cut sandstone blocks on the first floor with the upper floors encased in wood shingles. It is elaborately embellished with a carved wood frieze, stone porch columns, cut glass front door with leaded glass sidelights and other decorative features. It is rated 0/13 in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory. PROPOSED CHANGE The owners are now•residing at -322 W. Washingtonwhich was formerly used as a commercial property. They propose the removal of the present parking lot on the East side of the structure to eventually be replaced by an approved Carriage House, fence and surrounding lawn and garden. STANDARDS B. Treatment shall be defined as any change of surface materials that will not alter the style or original form. Such improvements include... landscaping lawns and may involve a change that can potentially enhance or detract from the character of the landmark. RECOMMENDATION The removal of the non -historic asphalt parking area and eventual replacement with an approved appropriate landscape plan would enhance the character of this landmark's originally intended residential use. Staff recommends approval. CAA John and 9iAz L¢¢ Tharin 322 West Washington j1v¢nu¢ South Bond Indiana 46601 October 13, 1994 David Duvall Historic Preservation Commission St. Joseph County County -City Building South Bend, IN 46601 Dear David, This letter comes as way of briefing the Commission on our immediate plans for the restoration of 322 West Washington which recently was rezoned to A3 and in which we will reside beginning November 1 st. Specifically, we are seeking Certificate of Appropriateness, where needed, for the following exterior improvements. 1. The purchase of a temporary storage shed for our use while the permanent Carriage House is being designed and built. We anticipate a 18-24 month use of the storage shed. 2. The repair and, if necessary, replacement of eaves around the entire house. Where replacement is needed they will be of the same materials as on the house now. 3. Repair of deteriorated wood with approved materials and, where appropriate, replace with same materials. 4. Removal of asphalt from the present parking lot to be _ replaced by an approved Carriage House, fence and surrounding lawn and garden. 5. The removal of present west side concrete steps from rear porch and replacement of them with wood which originally was specified in the house plans. 6. The removal of dead limbs and trees from tree lawn and the replacement of them with appropriate, city -approved trees. Please know that we shortly will begin the design and planning of the Carriage House with construction in next 24 months. Indeed, we will present these plans to you when the design phase is completed. Request your approval of appropriateness for these items along with any other directions and suggestions you may have. Thank you for you assistance. Sincerely, ' Z 'd ,j et CLk ohn and Dixie Thurin a ("7-N3en. u fu -,- � I . - Q;--, S I GN --- F I CAN 1- fOR - C Q TI -is �errican Four Scuare st---Iuct\re was 5=321 G. 1909-.-,v r n -C. 7 -on -.a. 7he sic.Ing anc aluminum windows. It is rater'; c29 in the Zaaia=a ai&=ezie Sites an6 Struczures survev. PRO?OSED OHANGE s era D,- 0 ae =e aeelaee a 19'& 2 r Ot \1 t:, !rt!L, 0: zl;-4 laze o: the property next to and 4-11 -tro:,t of -le �tarace w, t', c�,,l —a,(�t, r - -.1 - - - £=9=ems area concrete wi-- center -Ypansion Jolnn. A�DA -%tafli S-,I:e won, saw -, elegy =ts in scale. type. and a.pnearance. G�k (done it is tile staf:1.1's recc=encatlon that this nro.posal is ne-, g e x -,,,3 G�k CONCRETE DANIEL. FREE WORK PIETRASZEWSKI ESTIMATES Floors, Patio's, Porches, Steps, Sidewalks, Driveways, Curbs, Etc. BONDED 217.7803 AND INSURED Regular Monthly Meeting 7:30 p.m. October 17, 1994 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission 7th Floor County Commissioner s Conference Room, County -City Building t I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. II. Roll Call Members present: Mrs. Martha Choitz, Mrs. Catherine Hostetler, Mr. John Oxian, Mrs. Joanne Sporleder (late arrival), Mr. Jerry Wiener, Mr. Jed Eide. Staff present: David B. Duvall - Director, Aladean DeRose - Legal Counsel, Christine Anderson - Administrative Assistant. Members absent: Mrs. Janeanne Petrass, Ms. Lora Spaulding, Mrs. Jewel VanDalsen. Also Present: Andrew Greta, Heidi Bechtold, Dr. Ulrich Klopfer, Adrian Fine (HLFI), Marsha Stevenson, Ed Talley, Stan Molenda (Code Enforcement), Melissa Gard, Tim Lorence, Father Richard Bullene, Jay Tidemarsh, Kevin Boughal (SBT). III. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1. 345 South Sunnyside Drive -- EW-LHD - vinyl soffit Ms. Anderson read the Staff Report. President Oxian stated he was against approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for work that had already been done. He asl:ed that a letter be written to the owners informing them the Commission could have the unapproved work removed. Commissioner Choitz suggested the letter be circulated throughout the district. Commissioner Eide agreed a letter would be appropriate, but suggested a more general reminder letter be circulated. Ms. Anderson noted that there may have been confusion for the owners because they had applied for a COA in 1992, but the work was not completed. They changed contractors, who in turn changed the specifications to include vinyl soffits. They came to renew the COA and the work was already partially completed when they discovered the original COA was different than the work they had begun now. Commissioner Eide moved the Certificate of ADDroariateness be approved. Commissioner Choitz seconded the motion. The motion Passed 4-1. 2. 739 Bronson Street -- EP-LHD - demolition by Code Enforcement Mr. Duvall noted Code Enforcement had asked for a 30 day continuance on the Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of 739 Bronson Street. Commissioner Choitz made a motion to table the hearing_ of the COA for demolition of 739 Bronson until the November meeting of the Commission. Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion. The motion Passed unanimouslv. 3. 938 Riverside Drive -- RSD-LHD - demolition of deck Ms. Anderson read the Staff Report. President Oxian.asked for clarification on the approval of the landscape plan without definitive plans to remove the deck. Ms. Anderson responded that only a portion of the landscape plan was effected by the deck removal. Mr. Duvall noted the deck is unusable, and the owners are seeking approval for the rest of their landscaping plan. He added that he had spoken with Mr. Tidemarsh regarding the Study on Conserving the Riverbank and that the owners indicated they did not intend to immediately do the landscape work, but wanted conceptual approval so they did not, have to come back to the commission for approval. President Oxian inquired than if the intent was to seek approval for the demolition of the deck and put everything else to Committee. It was clarified that the removal of the deck, the construction of the fence, and the possible removal of the -tree could be approved, and the rest sent to Committee. Ed Talley asked Mr. Tidemarsh to describe the problem with the oak tree. Mr. Tidemarsh stated the tree roots are exposed on the river side, but until the deck is removed, the tree cutter cannot see the roots on the house side. Commissioner Choitz made the motion for approval of all items except for the landscape plan which must be sent to COmmittee. President Oxian asked if Commissioner Choitz's motion included the retaining wall and steps being sent to Committee as well. Commission Choitz asked for clarification from the staff. Ms. Anderson restated her recommendation that the removal of the deck, the construction of the fence, and the possible removal of the tree be approved, while the construction of the steps and retaining wall be sent to committee. She added her recommendation had been for the landscape plan to be approved, which would be partially affected by the removal of the tree. Commissioner Choitz inquired why hold off on the steps and retaining wall. Ms. Anderson clarified the steps are under the deck and will be more easily assessed once the deck is removed, and the retaining wall plan would run partially across the yard, or if the tree is removed, the entire length of the yard from East to West. Commissioner Choitz withdrew her motion. Mr. Talley offered for the benefit of the Commission further explanation that if the tree can be saved, the owners will not have to take their retaining wall through the tree, but if the tree must come down, the retaining wall will continue where the tree now stands. Commissioner Hostetler made the motion that the Commission approve the removal of the deck. the possible removal of the tree. construction of the fence. the Partial approval of the landscaping plan as shown. with the retaining wall. the steps. and the balance of the landscaping RoinR to Committee. Commissioner Choitz seconded the motion. Th emotion passed unanimouslv. 4. 643 and 647 River Avenue--EP-LHD - house move Mr. Duvall noted the owner was not able to attend the meeting but had a contractor (Mr. Tim Lorence) and Melissa Gard to represent him. Mr.' Duvall read the Staff Report. Mr. Duvall pointed out that the Commissioners had a general site plan, but a thorough set of construction documents was not available as the owner did not was to expend funds until he had approval for the general move. President Oxian suggested that if an approval is made it be tentative until specifics are given. Commissioner Choitz directed the Commissioners to Mr. Beatty's (owner) plan that stated the house was to be placed in the same sight line as the houses on either side, and that the house would be placed in the center of the lot to keep it congruent with the surrounding houses. President Oxian responded that sidewalks and such would still need approval and Mr. Beatty would have to come back to the Commission for approval unless it was given tentative approval with Staff or Committee approving further specifications. Commissioner Choitz noted there are no sidewalks in front of the house. Mr. Duvall clarified that he was referring to walkways around the house, driveways, etc. He added he did not believe Mr. Beatty would object to returning to the Commission with a landscape plan at a later date if the move was approved. Mr. Duvall did however believe establishing a height restriction was important. Commissioner Choitz moved to approve the changes for 643 and 647 River Avenue with the stipulation that Staff must be satisfied with the further details. The motion was restated to approve the COA for the house move at 647 River Avenue with the stipulation that the height of the basement be not more than 30 inches higher than finished grade and that a separate COA was needed for such details as landscaping. sidewalks. driveways. etc. The motion was seconded bz Commissioner Hostetler. The motion was approved unanimouslv. IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes - September 19, 1994 President Oxian stated he had some changes and asked that the approval be put off until the end of the meeting. B. Treasurer's Report There was no report from the Treasurer. Treasurer Weiner noted he had met with Mr. Duvall. C. Correspondence No report. D. Committee Reports I. Budget & Finance Mr. Duvall referred to the list of grants he had prepared. He described each proposal and asked for consideration or instruction from the Commission members. President Oxian asked if Mr. Duvall wanted opinions from each Commissioner before Friday. Mr. Duvall indicated those discussion could be �I held. Commissioner Choitz noted if only one National Register Nomination could be sought, her favor would be toward the North Pumping Station. President Oxian noted that all of the grant proposals were for relatively small amounts, and he thought all of them should be applied for. Mr. Duvall explained the funding levels were gathered from qualified professionals in the field as ball park figures of anticipated costs. President Oxian stated he felt the Commission members should give the Staff their personal priorities in case the DHPA wants to know which they would rather have funded. Mr. Duvall explained the grading system of the DHPA. President Oxian recalled in the past the DHPA has said they could only fund one grant and asked for the proposal most important to the Commission. President Oxian requested that those Commission members with an opinion should call-in to the Staff. Z. Legal No Report. 4. Historic Districts President Oxian recounted the meeting held with property owners from the 700 block of Cottage Grove in the Near Northwest Neighborhood. He stated the property owners were preparing a proposed district map. sir. Duvall added he had a phone conversation that day with a property owner who seemed to be looking to the 700 and 800 blocks of Cottage Grove and Cushing. He also noted the possibility of the 500 and 600 blocks of Cushing which are being rehabilitated by the Near Northwest Neighborhood Association Inc. Mr. Duvall estimated there would be about 100 houses in that area. President Oxian noted the upcoming meeting with the Lincolnway West Association on October 19 to discuss the boundaries of the Lincolnway West Local Historic District. 5. Historic Landmarks rJ a. First reading on landmark status for the following properties: none b. Second reading on landmark status for the following properties: 230 West Jefferson Blvd. (Indiana Club) President Oxian recounted the history of the prior first reading in which the nomination was tabled because the owners had an interested purchaser until October. Adrian Fine of Historic Landmark Foundation of Indiana spoke in favor of the designation. He noted the building is in the MRA and is important because of its association with groups such as the Knight of Pythias, the Elks, and the Knights of Columbus. He added the building is significant because of its Renaissance Revival Style Architecture that is rare in South Bend. Ed Talley inquired into the history of a neighboring building. A discussion ensued on the possibility of a Jewish school being next to the Indiana Club. Commissioner Sporleder inquired as to the structural soundness of the Indiana Club. President Oxian reported the realestate agent and the owner have stated the building is structurally sound and needs no major repair other than mechanical. President Oxian noted there had been a question from the owner as to the possibility of removing the rear portion of the building, which had been added, to make it more viable in being sold. President Oxian continued that the building is currently for sale. Commissioner Sporleder inquired as to whether the Commission should make a disposition relative to the demolition of the rear portion of the building. President Oxian voiced that he believed the whole building should be landmarked, and that if the back needs to be removed, the Commission would have the decision. Commissioner Choitz asked if anyone opposed the landmark status. President Oxian noted the realestate agent and owner had been invited. Commissioner Choitz moved that the property at 320 West Jefferson Street be sent to the Common Council for approval as a Local Landmark. Commissioner Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion Passed unanimously. c. Status of Recommendations to Common Council President Oxian reported the Lamp -post at Niles and Leeper had gone through first reading. Mr. Duvall reported 310 West Monroe had been sent down and had cleared Area Plan Comment. The Toth State Bank (1601 Kemble Avenue) and Starzynski Texaco Gasoline Station (534 LaPorte) had not been sent down yet. 6. Standards & Maintenance a. 1130 East Jefferson Mr. Duvall stated when the agenda was repaired contractor and the detail that had been missing of Appropriateness had been issued. 7. Personnel no report 8. Staff Reports he had a meeting with the was supplied. The Certificate a. G of A Staff Approvals 1. 1081 Riverside Drive -- RSD-LHD 2. 1614 East Wayne -- EW-LHD- LL - repointing mortar joints on chimney, install new roof flashing and retar roof 3. 1091 Riverside Drive -- RSD-LHD - In-kind replacement of sidewalks 4. 1021 Riverside Drive --RSD-LHD - In-kind replacement of sidewalks S. 619 Riverside Drive -- RB-LHD - Install new fiberglass roof shingles 9. Old Business A. 1244 Lincolnway East Mr. Duvall noted the Staff report had been read previously. lie noted the issue pending was Dr. Kloper's approval .of the Scope of Work as prepared by the Commission. Dr. Klopfer spoke of his need to have some place to -store tools and equipment since his garage has been torn down. He noted a slab still exists from the previous garage and that he would like to build a new garage or a temporary structure. President Oxian inquired of Stan Molenda of Code Enforcement if Dr. Klopfer could build a garage. Mr. Molenda replied affirmatively, but noted that would be affected by the next item on the agenda, the C of A to take the structure down. President Oxian stated if Dr. Klopfer had not come to the Commission meeting or had not accepted the Scope of Work, then the HPC would have heard the demolition application. President Oxian added, Dr. Klopfer had shown his approval for the Scope of Work and was now in need of a structure to store equipment and tools in. Mr. Molenda replied Code Enforcement had no problem with the building of a storage structure. President Oxian inquired if the Commission would have a problem with Dr. Klopfer building a garage on the same site of the demolished garage if he brings plans to the Commission for approval. Commissioner Sporleder replied in principle therewould be no quarrel with the building of a new garage, but the design would have to be carefully looked at if it was to be a permanent structure. Dr. Klopfer noted he was thinking of building a permanent garage on the already extant slab, or of bringing in a trailer as a temporary structure. Mr. Duvall noted a conflict of time due to the deteriorated condition of the house. The poor condition of the roof raised his concern as to whether the structure would make it through another winter. Dr. Klopfer said he understood the roof was bad, but only in certain areas. Mr. Duvall felt there is no time to entertain waiting to get plans for the garage and then approval. He suggested that the ideal situation would be to get a semi trailer on the site as quickly as possible for the storage of equipment, and begin to stabilize the existing house. President_ Oxian inquired if Code Enforcement would have any arguments with a temporary trailer being parked in the property. Mr. Molenda replied negatively. President Oxian informed Dr. Klopfer that he could get a trailer on the property temporarily, but if he wanted to built a permanent garage later, he would have to come back to the Commission for approval. President Oxian asked for Dr. Klopfer to state his approval for the Scope of Work and the decisions made by the Commission regarding the garage and temporary storage of equipment. Commissioner Choitz inquired if there were any restrictions on how long a temporary structure could remain on the site. Mr. Molenda replied Code Enforcement really had no' jurisdiction over that situation, however the Building Department might. Commissioner Sporleder inquired as to why the house itself could not be used for storage since it is unoccupied and the proposed work did not show a need for a massive amount of building supplies. She added her understanding of the need for security, but that many buildings are built without the construction of a subsidiary building for storage, and that she saw no necessity for a storage structure other than the house itself. President Oxian stated Dr. Klopfer had already accepted the proposal and agreed to begin the work, and he saw no reason the Dr. Klopfer couldn't park a temporary structure on site. Ed Talley commented that from experience he knew there would have to be a hearing from Area Plan to park a temporary structure on a site and that may take 60 days to accomplish. President Oxian noted in that case, Dr. Klopfer would have to store the material in the house anyway in order to begin quickly. Commissioner Sporleder voiced that she preferred the work begun as soon as possible especially the roof work, even if it, meant storing material in the house until permission is given to get a trailer on the site. President Oxian recommended Staff and Dr. Klopfer keep in close contact. Dr. Klopfer agreed and noted he needed clarification on some of the details of the Scope of Work. f President Oxian inquired of Legal Counsel DeRose if anything else needed to be discussed in regard to the matter of 1244 Lincolnway East. She replied negatively, other than the approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness. Commissioner Sporleder pointed out once the C of A was approved, the work was to be finished in 90 days. Mr. Duvall clarified the 90 days had come from Code Enforcement as a grace period after the approval of the C of A that they would allow before coming back to the Commission for the hearing of the demolition. He added if there was significant progress, the 90 days would not apply. President Oxian stated C of A's were granted for one year.,Mr. Duvall commented he believed Code Enforcement had primacy in the setting of a time limit because they filed for the demolition before the file for the restoration was made. Legal Counsel DeRose agreed. Dr. Klopfer assented that Kathy Dempsey of Code Enforcement had stated if significant progress had been made in the first 90 days, Code Enforcement would back off and let the work be completed. President Oxian asked for a motion. Commissioner Sporleder inquired if a motion was made, would the work begin right away or if the work would be contingent on a storage structure being placed .on the site. President Oxian clarified the work would begin immediately. Stan Molenda commented the building is zoned "B" residential and the structure needed to be secured. He added the structure had been open earlier in the day. Mr. Molenda also stated the City would be checking on progress every 30 days and after 90 days, they would expect to see something very substantial going on. He continued that if something went horribly wrong, he hoped Dr. Klopfer would keep communicating with the City on what was happening or was not happening. Commissioner Eide moved the Certificate of ADDropriateness for 1244 Lincolnwav East be approved. Commissioner Sporleder seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously. Commissioner Sporleder asked for an update on the Darden bridge. Mr. Duvall noted he really wasn't prepared to give detailed information, but last he knew, it was in the pipeline and was progressing. Commissioner Sporleder asked if that could be followed tip and find out who is doing what. VI. New Business A. Staff request to distribute Local Landmark plaques from the term of Mayor Nemeth Mr. Duvall stated the Commission Staff have found six plaques that have the name of Mayor Nemeth on the plaque. The staff was seeking permission to give the plaques away to property owners of Local Landmarks designated during Nemeth's term. President Oxian replied he was against it. He felt if some people had to buy the plaques, every one should be required to follow the Policy. Commissioner Sporleder suggested a letter be sent to those property owners notifying them of the plaques availability at the usual rate, and if there is no response, melt them down and do something else with them. President Oxian noted there were plaques without the Mayor's name on them, and no effort had been made to get rid of them. He added there was a list of people who had bought plaques and who had not. Commissioner Choitz suggested a reduced rate be offered. President Oxian noted letters had not been send to notify people these plaques were for sale in recent years. Dr. Klopfer noted the property owners may have changed since the plaques were offered, and the new owners may be interested in purchasing them. Father Richard Bullene inquired if it was possible that all of the buildings listed already had plaques and these plaques in question may be "left overs". President Oxian noted not all of the buildings Landmarked during that time had been listed by the Staff. He estimated 15 properties were Landmarked during that time. Mr. Duvall noted several of the buildings were City owned. President Oxian said some of those buildings may have plaques. He knew the Fire Station did not get a plaque. President Oxian recommended a better list be made and a letter be sent asking if the owners were interested in purchasing a plaque. VII. Hearing of Visitors Commissioner Sporleder introduced Father Richard Bullene as her replacement for her leave of absence. VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters No announcements were made. Approval of minutes was 'brought up. President Oxian stated he could bring up specific points with the Staff later. Commissioner Choitz moved the minutes be approved with corrections. Commissioner Bide seconded the motion.. IX. Adjournment President Oxian adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. CERT` -ATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF 'PORT PROPERTY -- 739 Bronson Street Solith Bond. Indi-1,111.".1 OWNER -- Kathleen & Randy Hess (in default) DESIGNATION -- Edgewater Place LHD STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT This one story cottage was constructed circa 1892 in the earlier Nineteenth' Contiii-v section of the Edgewater District, It. is descrl.bc-d in the, Ttidi,'JIUA Historic Sites and Structures Survey as a "gabled L". *rhe first shed attache'd to the rear of the cross gabled section may have been original to the 0 structure or a very early addition. The skirted porch is typical of early Twentieth Century prairie design and was probably elt.her altered or added to achieve this appearance. At the tittv. of the si.irvey the structure was 1': -It od III -r"N11tr; hill- ; -w** -r- I . . .. 1 r: '.. S I 1M.1 0 1 v (jr)scured by aluminum siding. Study of the Sanborn Maps; foundations and other construction materials indicates that the structure has been consecutively added onto, subsequent to 1958, achieving its present plan since the survey in 1985. The interior has been dainaaed by fire which was snppros!:(-d 1)(Jore causing serious structural damage. Subsequent removal of sections, of alinnitit.im siding has revealed original siding, shingle and trim details whish -,how the structure to be a "votirributing" rPsotirr(-,, -albeit in Poor i-ondit-liM. Little is known of the early history of the builders or occupants. The 1914. City Directory identifies rhe residents as Walter and Christine Avers and John -AndHatt'I red*th. 14atter Avers apparently worked at. '01 In 1`)t6 tl..,o le Me I 1)!_10r-,-1,., j,!:!--hown who later in the .neighborhood . PROPOSED CHANGE The city of South Bend Division of Code Enforcement has requested the demolition of the existing dwelling and fence at this location. STANDARDS V.A — Buildings in the district should not be -demolished. However, where a building poses a threat to the public safety, and demolition is the only alternative, documentation by way of photographs, measured drawings, or other descriptive methods should be made of both the interior and exterior of the building. RECOMMENDATION Th(- structure, though damaged, is not. beyand repair. Any sj_tntfl,oant threat. I,(-) Uio public safety would resul.t from failure to properly secure the sLruct-LIVO, and not from imminent collapse. Some later additions at the roar as descrthod negative effect. on thc: hisr.oric fzibric., howc!ver wholesale demotit-jon is rit't at thi,; impo(Jimont-S ro .11,1'. uhe property are nor strurt.ttr.al., but. lt:gal, result-Lng From a quagmire of clainir, to owtiorship by individata ic; of unknown whereaboims, which is in --!0 vn%: 1(?- It: wnithrl I,— unfortunate to lose significant-. historic context: as a result of lack of legal attention. Staff recommends denial 01 the application for demolition and t affirmatively recommends attention and cooperation among agencies and other concerned parties to resolve the issues of ownership and locate awlllin-_ind a la 16:AeVeloger' far the property:'