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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 1994of the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Monthly me"L&I,�, C-mmy Commissioner's 7:30 p.m. Conference Room Monday, October 17, 1994 Kh floor Connty-Cir; 11"itding 1. Call to Order U. R"LL Call III. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1. 345 South Sunnyside Avenue -- EW-LHD: addendum - vinyl soffit 2. 739 Bronson Street EP-LHD; demolition of primary structure 3. 938 Riverside Drive RSD-LHD; demolition of deck 4. 645 & 647 River Avenue -- EP-LHD; house move TV. Rsqnlir BQKnos,; A. Approval of Minutes - September 19. 1994 r. V�W�qurcv UPON, C. Correspondence D. Committee Reports 2. Budget & Finance 1. (son grant_.` in SrAff reports) 3. Legal HIsLoriC VlStlriets Q. Near Northwest Neighborhood PT,HD b. Lincolnway West PLHD 5. Historic Landmarks a. First reading on landmark status for the totJowing properties: none b. Second roading on landmark status for the following properties: 320 West Jefferson Blvd. (Indiana Club) c. Status of recommendations to Common Council Lamp -Post. Niles & Leeper 310 West Monroe (Oliv"t A -ME Zion Church, Zion Hill Baptist.` 1601 Kemble Avenue (Toth State Bank) 534 fmPorte Avon"t (Karzynsk i Texaon triol in{' Sr it ion) 6. Suandards & Mainmnanc-'­ a. 1130 East Jefferson (Meeting with Contractor) 7. Personnel 8. Staff Reports a. C of A Staff Approvals 1. 1081 Riverside Drive -- RSD-LHD 2. 1614 East Wayne Street -- EW-LHD 3. 1091 Riverside Drive RSD-LHD 4. 1021 Riverside Drive RSD-LHD 5. 619 Riverside Drive RB-LHD b. Grant Applications (see enclosure) V. Old Business A. COAs continued form previmis meeting(s) 1. 1244 Lincolnway East LWE-LHD (restoration) 2. 1244 Lincolnway East LWE-LHD (demolition) VT. Now Rqoin"w; A. ALKE request LU dist-rib"Lo imcal Landmark plaqiwq fr(" Iho 1 -um Mayor Nemeth. VII. Hearing of Visitors VITT. Anno"nrpmonts & Minvelinneous Matter:.; IX. Adjournment: ' rvation commission res�e on of south bend and st. joseph county 101014 S —IN 2.} 3.) 4.-� 5.) 6. 7.) 8.> 9. ) yv\� /1 12.) 13.) 14.) 15.) 16.) 17.) 18.) 19.) 20.) 21.) 22.) 23.) 24.) 25.) RQOM4-123-COUNTY CITY BUILDING south bend, Indiana 46601 (219) 235-9798 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT PROPERTY -- 345 South Sunnyside OWNER -- Paul and Cathy Blum DESIGNATION -- EWS-LHD STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE HISTORIC CONTEXT The house at 345 South Sunnyside is a non-contributing structure located in the East Wayne Street Local Historic District. The 1953 Colonial Revival was built-_ for Nelson and Virginia Ault. It is a two-story frame building with an asphalt shingled gable roof and has been altered by the addition of wood siding. PROPOSED CHANGE The owner proposes to install mastic T -Lok solid vinyl soffit panels on eaves of house and garage. STANDARDS II -B.(1) Whenever possible, the original shape and materials of the roof should be restored. RECOMMENDATION The owner represents through a photo from September of 1992 that the soffit has peeling problems. The staff site visit showed that the work on the soffit has been completed. The staff recommends that approval of the proposal because the structure is technically non-contributing and has had substantial earlier alterations. Christine Anderson 10-11-94 2455 1 GRANT ROAD PAUL AND KATHY BLUM 345 SUNNYSIDE ,SOUTH PEND t. INSTALL 111ATICT—LOK SOLID Vlf'-t'YL SOFF!T PANELS TO ALL I€STALL CJ.VEPHAf"4*!:—j' C R!A R T 1-1 C* UT H 0 L %L 4= AAI 4, IA TCC C. .VN 1 NST FT 1111 WIN Re I T:PS At'.11D T Pi I ( j N PAY lf:l C T HOlJC- i L E' H Nj C'F-- F-7 ID 1 F • AICCEPTED BY CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT PROPERTY -- 739 Bronson Street South Bend, Indiana 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 Century section of the Edgewater District. It is described in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Survey as a "gabled L". The first shed attached to the rear of the cross gabled section may have been original to the structure or a very early addition. The skirted porch is typical of early Twentieth Century prairie design and was probably either altered or added to achieve this appearance. At the time of the survey the structure was rated as "non-contributing" presumably on the basis of its character having been obscured 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 damaged by fire which was suppressed before causing serious structural damage. Subsequent removal of sections of aluminum siding has revealed original siding, shingle and trim details which show the structure to be a "contributing" resource, albeit in poor condition. Little is known of the early history of the builders or occupants. The 1914 City Directory identifies the residents as Walter and Christine Ayers and John and Hattie Meredith. Walter Ayers apparently worked at Oliver's. In 1916 the property is shown occupied by Donald Weimer who later owned several properties 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 The structure, though damaged, is not beyond repair. Any significant threat to the public safety would result from failure to properly secure the structure and not from imminent collapse. Some later additions at the rear as described above, are not considered to be historical and could be demolished without negative effect on the historic fabric, however wholesale demolition is not justified at this time. The significant impediments to the redevelopment of the property are not structural, but legal, resulting from a quagmire of claims to ownership by individuals of unknown whereabouts, unforeclosed mortgage which is in arrears, and recent tax sale. It would be very unfortunate to lose significant historic context as a result of lack of legal attention. Staff recommends denial of the application for demolition and affirmatively recommends attention and cooperation among agencies and other concerned parties to resolve the issues of ownership and locate a willing and able developer for the property. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT -to PROPERTY -- 938 Riverside Drive South Bend, Indiana OWNER -- Jay Tidemarsh DESIGNATION -- RSD-LHD & CP-NRHD STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT The house at 938 Riverside Drive is located in the Riverside Drive Local Historic District and in the Chapin Park National Register District. It was rated C/9 on the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory. The house is an American Foursquare built c. 1903. It is a two-story clapboard sided building on a brick foundation. It has an open frame porch. The windows are 6/1 and 1/1 double hung. PROPOSED CHANGE The owner proposes the following landscape treatment. Removal of a redwood deck (c. 1960) which is sinking down the riverbank. Removal of concrete steps beneath the deck which are damaged due to erosion and replacement with railroad ties or if feasible, concrete steps. Addition of a dogear picket fence in the same style as the fence located along the eastern property line from the rear of the garage to the western property line. The fence will have a locking gate for access to the river. Possible removal of the oak tree in the center of the deck. Once the deck is removed, the tree cutter will determine if the tree is able to remain viable. It may not be necessary, but the owners seek approval now to cut the tree down so that they do not have to come back to the Commission for approval. Addition of a railroad tie retaining wall about 2 feet behind the garage from the eastern property line to the new steps. If the oak needs to be cut down, the request would be to continue the wall to the western property line . Plant the area shaded green on the attached diagram in accordance with the landscape plan of Foegley Landscape. STANDARDS I.B.(1) Plants, trees, fencing, walkways... which reflect the property's history and development shall be retained. II.B.(2)New site work should be appropriate to existing surrounding site elements in scale, type and appearance. II.B.(3)Tree and landscaping material that must be removed shall be immediately replaced by suitable flora. II.A.(4) If erosion control efforts become necessary to preserve the riverbank, they should involve processes and materials consistent with the natural beauty of the banks. II.A.(5)Dead and diseased material should be selectively removed. RECOMMENDATION The staff recommends approval of the applicant's proposal for the removal of the deck. The deck does not contribute to the history of the property and it's position over the eroded bank makes it CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT unviable. Staff also recommends approval of the fence addition. The dogear picket fence reproduces the existing fence at the eastern property line. According to staff understanding, the owner does not wish to cut down the oak tree, but if it is determined to be necessary by the tree cutter, staff recommends approval. In regard to the proposed planting, the landscape plan is compatible with the character of the neighborhood, and staff recommends approval. The staff recommends a conceptual approval for the retaining wall and concrete steps. Staff further recommends the application be referred to committee until the deck is removed and more definitive plans are available. Christine Anderson 10-11-94 The following are the modifications for which we seek approval from the Historic Preservation Commission: 1. Remove redwood deck (c. 1960), which is slowly sinking down the river bank. 2. Run a dogear picket fence, exactly the same in style to the fence located along the eastern side of the yard, from the rear of the garage over to the western property line. We need the fence in order to keep our three little children from going down to the river, once the deck is removed. The fence will have a locking gate in it, so that we can have access to the river. 3. Remove old cement steps presently found beneath the deck (they have broken apart due to bank erosion). These steps run down from the yard level to the terraced level above the river. 4. Replace the old steps either with railroad tie steps or, if feasible, cement steps, in exactly the same location as the present steps. 5. If necessary, cut down the oak tree which presently rises up through the middle of the redwood deck. Due to bank erosion and the angle at which the tree is growing, many of the roots are exposed. The tree cutter did not know whether the tree can remain viable for much longer; due:to the way the deck sits just above it, he wanted to examine the'tree'once the deck.was removed before giving an opinion. Hence, it may not be necessary to cut the tree down, and we would certainly rather not'cut it down, but in order that we not have to come back before the Commission on this issue, we ask for the approval to cut the tree down if it is necessary. 6. Build a railroad tie retaining wall at the point at the top of the bank (about 2' behind the garage). We would extend the retaining wall from the eastern property line over to the new steps. If we are able to save the oak (see # 5), we would not be able to run a retaining wall from the stairs over to the western property line. If the oak needs to be cut down, we would ask approval to run the retaining wall from the western side of the stairs over to western property line. 7. Plant the area shaded green.'ori the attached diagram in:: accordance with the landscape plan of F0egley Landscape. (PLEASE. NOTE: The landscape plans. show; a :deE i;gn for.:a . new deck ;:to replace..the. present deck.. :We have:Oecided::not to build :a deck of the type suggested in the designi:'and we'are NOT at the,.present time requesting approval for the building of any new deck.) CONE **t** A9C C12 C20T B2AN B4K P16K R2P R4 - R7 T3.4 T314 V1C E3C6 V20B H7H H7HB H7RS H8SG LID PLANT LIST SCIENTIFIC NAME AMELANCHIER CANADENSIS CERCIS CANADENSIS CORNUS FLORIDA TREE BERBERIS T. ATRO. NANA BUXUS KOREANA PYRACANTHA KAZAN RHOD. ROSEUM ELEGANS RIBES ALPINUM ROSA "SIMPLICITY PINK" TAXUS MEDIA,HICKSI TAXUS MEDIA DENSIFORMUS VIBURNUM CARLESII EUONYMUS COLORATUS VINCA MINOR HOSTA FORTUNEI ALBO MARGI HOSTA FORTUNEI HONEY BELL HOSTA FORTUNEI ROYAL STAN HEMEROCALLIS STELLA D'ORO LAMIUM I % Y COMMON NAME SHADBLOW REDBUD WHITE FLOWERING DOGWOOD CRIMSON PYGMY BARBERRY #3 KOREAN BOXWOOD #2 SCARLET FIRETHORN #5 PINK RHODODENDRON ALPINE CURRANT SHRUB ROSE COLUMNAR YEW COMPACT SPREADING YEW KOREAN SPICE VIBURNUM PURPLELEAF WINTERCREEPER BOWLES MYRTLE 12" O.C. HYBRID PLANTAIN 18" O.C. HYBRID PLANTAIN 18" O;C. HYBRID PLANTAIN 18".O.C. GOLD STELLA D'ORO LILY DEAD NETTLE 18" O.C. A • �.. �� alb ,� S�Cy r \A/ 9 QUANTITY 1 2 2 1 25 1 3 1 3 ' 1 2 1 1' 0 0 0 0 20 1 SIZE 06' 06' 1.5" 150- 12" 5"12" 3608 18" 24" #3 30" 18" 30" #3 4" 4" 4" // M 4 tt 4" vir.wzetoe 1 I % Y COMMON NAME SHADBLOW REDBUD WHITE FLOWERING DOGWOOD CRIMSON PYGMY BARBERRY #3 KOREAN BOXWOOD #2 SCARLET FIRETHORN #5 PINK RHODODENDRON ALPINE CURRANT SHRUB ROSE COLUMNAR YEW COMPACT SPREADING YEW KOREAN SPICE VIBURNUM PURPLELEAF WINTERCREEPER BOWLES MYRTLE 12" O.C. HYBRID PLANTAIN 18" O.C. HYBRID PLANTAIN 18" O;C. HYBRID PLANTAIN 18".O.C. GOLD STELLA D'ORO LILY DEAD NETTLE 18" O.C. A • �.. �� alb ,� S�Cy r \A/ 9 QUANTITY 1 2 2 1 25 1 3 1 3 ' 1 2 1 1' 0 0 0 0 20 1 SIZE 06' 06' 1.5" 150- 12" 5"12" 3608 18" 24" #3 30" 18" 30" #3 4" 4" 4" // M 4 tt 4" CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT PROPERTY -- 643 & 647 River Av. South Bend, Indiana OWNER -- Michael Beatty DESIGNATION -- Edgewater Place LHD STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT The existing dwelling located at 647 River Av. was constructed circa 1882 (assessor card) -1889 (plat date). Little is known of the builder or early residents. 647 was found to be vacant in the 1914 city directory and occupied in 1916 by Adelbert Cottrell. This site is located in the Harper Court Addition, the second area to be platted in the older Nineteenth Century section of the Edgewater Local Historic District. The existing dwelling is a 1 1/2 story frame structure with a two story (shed ?) addition at the rear. It would appear that the addition has been altered or added to in the modern period. The vacant lot located at 643 River Avenue was once the location of a 1 1/2 story frame dwelling with a single story (shed ?) section at the rear. This was very similar to the dwelling structure under present consideration. This structure constructed circa 1882 (Assessor card) was still extant as recently as 1958. PROPOSED CHANGE The Owner of 647 River Av. proposes to excavate and construct a basement on the vacant lot at 643 River Av. and then move the existing residence from 647 to rest over the new basement at 643. The proposed new foundation is to be of concrete block. Miscellaneous in-kind repairs to siding and trim have been included in the project description. One mature tree will require removal to accomplish the move. STANDARDS V.B - The moving of a building within .... the district is discouraged, however moving is preferred to demolition. RECOMMENDATION The existing structure presently rests too close to finished grade, especially at the south corner. The proximity to soil at this location has let do deterioration through rot and insect infestation. Most other existing structures in the vicinity have at some time.been elevated with basements or crawl spaces developed beneath. The Owner has determined that the elevation of this structure is more economically feasible by the proposed house move strategy than by attempting to raise the structure and build basement below. Staff has determined through discussion with the state Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology that the proposed house -move would not have negative effect on the eligibility of the Edgewater District or the contributing status of structure in question for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The proposed relocation on an adjacent lot replacing a similar structure which was historically present does not violate the integrity of the historic context and will significantly contribute to the long term preservation of the extant historic fabric. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT The removal of the tree is unfortunate, however it is a younger specimen, not identified as historically important in the Historic Trees Pilot Survey. Staff recommends approval of this application. The commission should take consideration of some issues of detail not included in the broader issue of the house -move such as the allowable height above grade of the new basement, the establishment of finish grade after the new construction, sidewalks and patios related to the new location, etc. David B. Duvall 10/11/94 RPPL I CRTI ON FOR R CERTIFICATE OF RPPROPR I RTENESS SUBMITTED BY MICHAEL BERTTY 647 RIDER RUENUE SOUTH BEND, I ND I ANA 46634 219/232-2349 1. PROJECT: Moue a home in the Edgewater Historic District, currently located at 647 River Avenue, onto a new basement which will be located on the adjoining lot at 643 River Ruenue. 2. RERSONS FOR UNDERTAKING THE PROJECT: The house at 647 River Ruenue has set on the same foundation for more than one hundred years. This foundation was constructed of field stone and brick, which has decayed over time. In addition the hillside immediately behind the lot has naturally moved and eroded, bringing the level of earth up to the level of the wood frame and clapboard siding. This happened in spite of the best efforts of the current and previous owners to moue earth away from the structure (this is the lowest house, with the lowest riuer-to-house embankment, in the Edgewater Historic District). Because of the proximity of the ground to the structure, the frame of the house has started to rot in the southwest corner, where the structure sits closest to the hillside. Additionally, the home has a bow across the entire front of the structure where the frame has become detached from the foundation. There are additional problems caused by the lack of an adequate basement. The house sits on top of a small underground stream. This means a drain must be left open in the partial "Michigan" basement to keep it from flooding, and the water from covering the hot water heater. The open drain causes two problems. First, because of the low level of the house and the open drain, the sewer system backs up into the basement during heavy rains. The Water Department is unable to remedy this problem. Second, the house is heated by an antiquated in -floor space heater that was deemed unsafe during an inspection last year. Because of its age the space heater needs to be replaced with a new heating system with duct work. The current water problems caused by the stream and the sewer preclude purchasing and installing a modern heating plant that would have to sit on the basement floor. Moving the home to the next door lot will make the project feasible in two ways: It will move the home away from the underground stream, and it will save on the costs of putting a basement under the structure. H cost of approximately $25,000 - $30,000 is anticipated to save the structure. This would include moving the house, building the foundation, doing the necessary renouation and carpentry work to fix the existing problems, and purchasing a new heating system. With the current mortgage, this will mean a cost exceeding the appraised value of the property. The owner is prepared to cover these renovation costs. The costs involved in building the basement and keeping the home in its current location would be prohibitively expensive. 3. MRTER 1 RLS TO BE USED: BASEMENT: Cement block to provide congruency with all of the existing homes in the 600 block of Riuer Ruenue. HOUSE: Existing clapboard siding and materials will be used where ever feasible. New materials will be fitted to match existing materials. Rocking Horse Construction, which has worked on a number of historic structures in the South Bend area, will be responsible for the renouation work on the back corner and repairing the bow in the front of the house. 4. PLRNS: The house will be placed in the same sight line as the two houses on either side (front to back, approximately east to west, see drawing). The house will be placed in the approximate center of the lot (side to side, approximately north to south, see drawing). This location will keep the house congruent with the rest of the homes on the block, and it will allow space around the structure. For the immediate future, the empty lot at 647 Riuer Ruenue will be landscaped and maintained without a new structure. ts- ��a 4 a Al Sof h� �� A 0 0 ux o X Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission Regular Monthly Meeting 7th Floor County Commissioner's 7:30 p.m. Conference Room, County -City Building September 19, 1994 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. Janeanne Petrass, Mrs. Joanne Sporleder, Mr. Jerry Wiener. Staff present: David B. Duvall - Director, Aladean DeRose - Legal Counsel, Christine Anderson - Administrative Assistant. Members absent: Mr. Jed Eide, Ms. Lora Spaulding, Mrs. Jewel VanDalsen. Also Present: Andrew Greta, Heidi Bechtold, Miles Andrew, Cythia Diamond, Marsha Stevenson, Ed Talley, Kathy Dempsey (Code Enforcement). Christine Anderson was introduced as the new Administrative Assistant. III. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1. 978 Riverside Drive -- RSD-LHD Mr. Duvall read the Staff Report. Commissioner Sporleder inquired as to the color of the replacement half round gutters to be replaced with ogee profile. 46' Mr. Duvall responded the sample he was shown was brown, which would be appropriate for a Prarie Style structure. Commissioner Choitz moved to approve the application. Commissioner Petrass seconded the motion. The motion was Passed unanimouslv. Commissioner Sporleder asked Mr. Duvall to consult with the applicant in regard to color. 2. 1308 East Wayne Street -- EW-LHD Mr. Duvall read the Staff Report. President Oxian asked for clarification on whether' the application was just for widening the walkway. Mr. Duvall responded the application was also for moving the walkway further from the front foundation. Commissioner Sporleder moved to approve the application. Commissioner Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimouslv. 3. 405 West Wayne Street -- LL Mr. Duvall read the Staff Report and noted the owners had a sample to submit. Mr. Duvall asked the owner if the sample railing was cast. Mrs. Diamond (owner) replied that the rail had been found in the basement of the building. Commissioner Sporleder inquired as to whether there was more than one section of rail in the basement. Mrs. Diamond indicated there were several. Commissioner Choitz noted at one time, the rails were on the roof. Mrs. Diamond indicated the railing still existed on the widows walk and inquired whether the remaining railing would have been around the perimeter of the main roof. President Oxian indicated the rail would have been on the larger part of the roof. Commissioner Sporleder inquired as to the original orientation of the railing. Mrs. Diamond stated they had the new railing oriented upside-down from the original orientation due to the sharp edges on the top of the rail. President Oxian and Commissioner Choitz indicated that the railing had still been on the roof. about 20 years ago. Commissioner Sporleder inquired if the owners intended to use all of the railing for the porches. Mrs. Diamond replied they would only be using six segments. Commissioner Sporleder asked if the railing would only be used in the balustrade. Mrs. Diamond referred the Commission to the sketch and expanded that they would alternate the original rail segments with new rail. Commissioner Sporleder indicated she was not clear on how this was to be accomplished. Mrs. Diamond explained the porch rail would have an iron rail across the top, and the original segments would be dropped down some so that they are in the middle of the new railing. Mrs. Diamond also indicated there would be iron bars between each section of the old railing. Commissioner Sporleder asked for clarification on whether the old rail segments would be tilted or remain upright. Mrs. Diamond replied the segments would remain upright. President Oxian suggested that eventually, the owners should reinstall the railing across the front facade to at least give observers the idea that at one time it was continuous around the roof. Commissioner Hostetler moved to approve the ar)Dlication. Commissioner Pt'_LCaSS seconded the motion. The motion Passed unanimouslv. 4. 1316 East Wayne -- EW-LHD Mr. Duvall read the Staff Report. President Oxian asked for clarification on the staff report in regard to the tiles not visually being damaged, but still having water damage. Mr. Duvall replied that the tile is in good condition, however the underlayment is in poor condition. Mr. Duvall expanded that he had inquired of the Traegar (roofing) Company about the possibility of removing the tile, replacing the underlayment, and reinstalling the same tiles. Mr Traegar's opinion was the tiles would not be salvageable and if a tile solution was desired, the concrete tiles would have to be replaced with clay tiles. Because the age of the concrete tiles, if the contractor attempted to take them off, they will have at least 30% attrition. Mr. Duvall also stated the tiles originally would have had a paint finish and probably are more porous now than when they were originally put on due to general erosion. Commissioner Sporleder brought up that there is no place to get replacement concrete tile to replace any -lost in removal. Mr. Duvall concurred and expanded that replacement with another tile roof basically meant 100% replacement. Commissioner Choitz moved to approve the application. Commissioner Hostetler seconded the motion.,President Oxian inquired as to the owners decision on color. Commissioner Choitz stated the Commission has no dealing with color. President Oxian commented that the Commission can comment on roofing. Mr. Duvall responded that green had been the color discussed with the owner. Mr. Miles Andrew (Owner) stated they had determined green was the original color. Commissioner Sporleder inquired into the shade of green, and was directed to the shingle brochures Mr. Andrew submitted. Mr. Duvall indicated that a sample of each of the shingles being considered was available to the commissioners to view. Mr. Andrew reported the shingles under consideration give a shadowed surface that gives depth and texture to the roof. The motion passed unanimouslv. Commission Sporleder inquired when the work on the roof would begin. Mr. Andrews responded that the work would commence as soon as possible. Mr. Andrews expressed his appreciation for the Commission's help. 5. 1244 Lincolnway East --LWE-LHD President Oxian read a letter from Dr. Klopfer dated September 19, 1994 stating that he was unavailable to attend the Commission Meeting because he had to prepare to give testimony before the House Judiciary Committee and requested that the Commission not make a decision about the property at 1244 Lincolnway East until he is able to be in attendance. President Oxian suggested that the issue be tabled for one month. Commissioner Choitz asked if tabling the Certificate of Appropriateness for a month would include that time as part of the 90 days granted by the HPC for the completion of work on the property before consideration of Code Enforcements application for demolition. President Oxian indicated he did not think the tabling time should be included in the 90 days, unless the Commission decided to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness without accepting Dr. Klopfers request for an opportunity to be in attendance. Commissioner Sporleder inquired if the request was for the Commission to not act upon the Certificate of Appropriateness at all. President Oxian clarified that Dr. Klopfer was requesting the approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness be delayed until he could be, in attendance, which would most likely be next month. Legal Counsel DeRose advised that if the comiiiissik;n approved 'L"ce6ldenL OXIaii'S 111ULluli, Dr. Klopfer Should be notified that if he cannot be present at the next meeting of the Commission, the Commission will proceed without his presence. Riverside Drive liaison committee member Ed Talley inquired as to the amount of time it would take for a demolition to begin after the Commission approves it. President Oxian clarified that the Commission was deliberating over a Certificate of Appropriateness for the restoration of the building. Mr. Duvall expanded that the Commission determined a Scope of Work would be prepared by the Commission in the absence of a submitted Scope of Work. Legal Council DeRose inquired if Dr. Klopfer had been informed of preparation of a Scope of Work by the Commission. Mr. Duvall replied that Dr. Klopfer was aware of the Commission's decision to prepare such document. Legal Council DeRose indicated that Dr. Klopfer should receive a copy of the Scope of Work. Commissioner Sporleder inquired if the Commission should make a tentative approval of the Scope of Work or if the Commission wanted to wait for Dr. Klopfer to change and modify the proposed Scope of Work. President Oxian suggested that the Commission discuss the Scope of Work. President Oxian stated that he could not go along .with page 2, section 9, number 3, stating, "The structure shall receive finish coats in a classic Downing color scheme with minimum of three colors accenting features such as siding, trim, sash, & shingle gables." Mr. Duvall replied that the HPC does not ordinarily get involved with colors, but ordinarily a Scope of Work includes a color specification, and since the Commission was preparing the Scope of Work, he prescribed a generic color scheme. President Oxian said he would not approve the document unless the color scheme was a suggestion, rather than a requirement. Commissioner Choitz suggested the wording be changed from "shall" to `should". President Oxian consented that he would not oppose the Scope of Work if the wording was changed to a suggestion. Commissioner Sporleder noted that no specific colors were required, but that the requirement of the use of three colors was well taken. President Oxian opposed the requirement of any type of color scheme. Commissioner Choitz suggested that the words "with a minimum of three colors" be removed from Section 9, Number 3 of the Scope of Work, and that the word "shall" be changed to "should". Commissioner Choitz moved that the Scone of Work that was prepared by the committee and the staff be approved. Andrew Greta reported that he had spoken with Dr. Klopfer on September 18, 1994 and at that time, Dr. Klopfer was involved in some outside maintenance on the property. Mr. Greta submitted that he believed Dr. Klopfer has an interest in taking some proactive steps in restoring the property, but is in need of guidance. President Oxian explained that because Dr. Klopfer had not come up with a restoration plan, the Committee had created a plan for his property, and that after having received Dr. Klopfer's letter requesting a continuance, the Commission could send him tentative approval of the plan which he will have a month to consider and that he must be in attendance at the next Commission meeting so that the Commission can come to a final decision. Mr. Greta noted that any incentive or pressure that could be put on Dr. Klopfer would be a benefit to the neighborhood. Commissioner Sporleder inquired if Mr. Greta thought Dr. Klopfer needed help in finding a proper contractor. Mr. Greta stated Dr. Klopfer may need guidance in that respect also. Mr. Greta also noted that Dr. Klopfer was interested in securing the property against vagrants and things of that nature by putting up a gate, but that Dr. Klopfer might not know how to do these things. Ms. Marsha Stevenson noted Dr. Klopfer has cut back the plantings around the house so that the windows are exposed. President Oxian called for a vote and the motion passed unanimously. President Oxian moved that the approval. be tabled for one month that : Dr. Klopfer will be in attendance at the next meeting of the Commission and that there will no longer be any delays. Commissioner Hostetler seconded the motion., Kathy Dempsey (code enforcement) presented the Commission with a police report stating three juveniles had broken into the building September 11, 1994. The juveniles were apprehended and the fire department was called to extinguish material left burning inside the house. Ms. Dempsey assured Mr. Greta that she appreciated that he had conversed with Dr. Klopfer, but that there has been a code enforcement file open on the property since 1987 and no work has been done. Ms. Dempsey stated that Code Enforcement has had to secure the building, mow the lawn, and file with collection agencies to get the bills paid on the property. Ms. Dempsey indicated that she hoped that Dr. Klopfer was going to take action on restoring the property, but she did not see that there was any concrete evidence that Dr. Klopfer was moving ahead toward restoration. Ms. Dempsey made clear she fears the neglect of this property will lead to a tragedy involving children or Dr. Klopfers neighbors. Commissioner Sporleder asked if President Oxian's motion was approved and the Commission had already approved the Scope of Work, if Dr. Klopfer applied for a Certificate of Appropriateness that followed the Scope of Work prepared by the Commission, could he begin on the work? Mr. Duvall clarified the question that if Dr.•Klopfer applied for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Scope of Work outlined and approved by the Commission, could the application be approved as a Staff Approval. Legal Counsel DeRose advised the application could be approved as a Staff Approval since the Commission had already approved the work. Mr. Duvall questioned what status that put the Certificate of Appropriateness in. Legal Counsel DeRose stated that if Dr, klopfer signed his agreement to the Scope of Work, that would complete the Certificate of Appropriateness and it would be approved with the Scope of Work as outlined. Ms. DeRose added if Dr. Klopfer does not approve the Scope of Work, then the Commission will hear the case at the next meeting. Commission Choitz added the 90 days would run from the time the Certificate of Appropriateness was issued. Legal Counsel DeRose suggested Mr. Duvall's correspondence with Dr. Klopfer make the options clear to Dr. Klopfer and also advise him of the break-in at the property. Commissioner Choitz requested that Legal Counsel DeRose make sure everything she knew needed to be dealt with was contained in the letter to Dr. Klopfer and that Mr. Duvall send the letter certified so that the Commission has record that the letter was received. Legal Counsel DeRose suggested if the certified letter card does not come back within a week, that the letter be sent regular mail. President Oxian called for a vote on the motion. The motion passed unanimouslv. President Oxian asked if Kathy Dempsey had received a copy of the Fax from Dr. Klopfer. Ms. Dempsey replied negatively. President Oxian requested a copy of the Fax, a copy of the scope of work, and a copy of the letter send to Dr. Klopfer by the staff be given to Ms. Dempsey. Commissioner Choitz stated that all records of phone conversations held with Dr. Klopfer should be duplicated and sent to Code Enforcement. IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes - August 15, 1994 President Oxian asked for any corrections or additions from the Commissioners. Commissioner Choitz referenced item number 3 under Certificates of Appropriateness (1097 Riverside Drive) and asked that the word "garage" be added us to clarify what type of door was under discussion. President Oxian noted the Commissioners are able to make corrections to the minutes after they have been approved. Commissioner Choitz moved the minutes from the Au--ust meeting be accented with corrections. Commissioner Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion Passed unanimouslv. Mr. Duvall requested an addition to the July minutes regarding the second reading of the Landmarking of the Niles Avenue lamppost, which was not recorded in the July minutes. President Oxian replied affirmatively noting that no vote was necessary because the minutes were approved with corrections. B. Treasurer's Report There was no report from the Treasurer. President Oxian informed Mr. Duvall that Treasurer Wiener would be meeting with him soon. C. Correspondence No report. D. Committee Reports 1. Budget & Finance President Oxian reported the Commission budget was approved. Commissioner Sporleder inquired as to what was approved. President Oxian responded the County Council had approved everything- Mr. Duvall's salary was to remain frozen and the operating budget went down to $3,500 as a result of not applying for a grant in the past year. President Oxian indicated there would be discussions on the matter of matching money for grants in the near future. Mr. Duvall reported he had prepared a list of possible grant applications, noting that Historic Preservation grant applications are due October 21 at the state office. Mr. Duvall asked that if Commission members had any specific grant topics in mind that were not on the list or wanted to discuss subjects on the list, they should contact him. President Oxian asked it the list had been given to COmmissioners. Mr. Duvall indicated it had not. President Oxian requested that the list be circulated since the Commission must approve grant applications. Mr. Duvall indicated it would be on the agenda for the next meeting. 2. Legal Mrs. Derose reported employment for Administrative Assistant, Christine Anderson needed approval by the County Council pursuant to the county enabling ordinance. Mrs. DeRose indicated she would inquire as to how this was to be accomplished. 4. Historic Districts President Oxian referred to the chronology prepared by Mr. Duvall and asked that because there are so many questions regarding the procedures to setting up a Historic District, Commissioners bring the chronology with them to meetings for reference. Mr. Duvall made the Commission aware that the chronology was not a public information device that explains all the necessary steps to creating a district, but that it was an internal document for a clarification of process. President Oxian asked Commissioners to read the document and make additions and comments.. Commissioner Sporleder asked for clarification on point number 7 (A ballot shall also be provided to each property owner [one ballot per person regardless of the number of parcels owned] according to the procedures established by the Area Plan Commission for changes of zoning.). Mr. Duvall related that it was his understanding that there was one ballot per each property owner, regardless of how many properties they owned. Commissioner Hostetler inquired as to multiple owners of one property. Mr. Duvall replied his interpretation was each one got a ballot. President Oxian interjected this was not correct, and that single property owner got one ballot and multiple property owners also received one ballot. Mr. Duvall inquired as to where that information could be found. Commissioner Sporleder stated they had in the past had husband and wife joint-) ownership of one property and that made two votes for one property. Mr. Duvall stated he knew that situation had occurred in specific situations. President -A*"C Oxian noted if one reads the code enforcement document, one will note there are many occasions where several people have an interest in a single property, and in that situation there is one ballot for all persons with an interest. Mr. Duvall inquired of Legal Counsel DeRose what prevailing law was in this situation. Mrs. DeRose replied she thought it was the land and the structure that got the vote and not the owners. Mr. Duvall recalled that from going through records, he knew of occasions in which more than one owner voted on a single property. Mrs. DeRose indicated ballots should not have been counted in that manner. President Oxian indicated there had been a change in the counting system since that had occurred. Mr. Duvall inquired whether this information was in a resolution. President Oxian indicated the policy was changed when the Commission set up different forms of setting up a historic district, and added this happened just before the River Bend District was created. Commissioner Choitz added this was in part because of the situation in which one owner of multiple properties wanted to vote for every property owned. Mr. Duvall asked for clarification that if a single owner has more than one property, that owner still only gets one vote. Legal Counsel DeRose noted that if the voting procedure had been changed as indicated, it was her opinion then that if a persons owns a piece of property, they should be entitled to a vote, but that if internally the Commission had changed the procedure then that was appropriate. Mr. Duvall noted that the matter needed further investigation. Commissioner Sporleder noted there may also be a need for clarification in regard to rental properties and whether renters get a partial vote. President Oxian commented absentee landlords get one vote no matter how many properties they own, and that renters get no vote. Legal Counsel DeRose observed that the Commissions premise for voting was residency rather than ownership. Commission Sporleder indicated it was both residency and ownership. Mrs. DeRose noted that it used the concept of resident -owner rather than a tenant or an absentee owner. President Oxian noted an absentee owner still has a vote. Mrs. DeRose added the vote was not per property. Commissioner Hostetler clarified that this was a "dual" situation in which an owner of multiple properties gets one vote and multiple owners of a single property get one vote. President Oxian noted there was also a policy accepted on land contract owners. Mrs. DeRose suggested that this was an extremely complicated area and she requested that a clarification be made by the Commission in order to formalize the policy. ( A,V.4t C*4a4j President Oxian commented that the issue of voting has been problematic in the past and that the issue of voting is almost always questioned in front of the Council. Commissioner Choitz questioned the wording in the chronology regarding the counting of ballots (Ballots shall be counted and forwarded to the HPC for consideration of the Designation). She noted the ballots are sent in to the HPC, and then a representative from the steering committee and some one from the districts committee and the staff of the HPC get together to count the votes and then the ballots are stored at the Commission office. President Oxian observed that in the past the envelopes were sent to the commission with either "yes", no". or "abstain". Inside the envelope was the voters name. the envelope was opened only if the vote was questioned. This was changed because inevitably the ballots were opened anyway. Commissioner Choitz commended the chronology as a wonderful start. Commissioner Sporleder noted Mr. Duvall's accuracy in pointing out the redundancy that exists in regard to notification of a public hearing. Commission Sporleder asked for clarification on the matter of a public hearing for Area Plan, for which notification must be sent out. President Oxian replied that Area Plan sends out that notification. Commissioner Sporleder observed a second public hearing was required for the HPC. President Oxian concurred that Area Plan has a hearing, the HPG has a hearing, as well as a bearing by the City Council. Mr. Duvall noted the redundancy is in that the rules of the Commission require the Commission to have a public hearing and then forward the recommendation, while the regulation set forth in the new ordinance indicates that the designating ordinance needs to be introduced and then send to the Commission for public hearing. President Oxian disagreed and stated that was applicable only to the 90 day ordinance. He elaborated that there are two different types of ordinances, the original ordinance was that the Commission have a public hearing and then forward the recommendation to the Council, the second ordinance applies only if someone other than the Commission introduces an ordinance to set up a historic district. He expanded that if the Commission does the leg work to set up a historic district, then the regular procedure that has been established. President Oxian added it is only when a Councilmember or someone beside the Commission introduces an ordinance for a historic district does the second ordinance apply. Mr. Duvall responded the way he read the ordinance it stated after an ordinance had been introduced to the Council, it needed to be sent back to the Commission. President Oxian disagreed. Commissioner Sporleder pointed out that if Mr. Duvall was interpreting the ordinance in this matter, it may be that other people will have the same interpretation as well. President Oxian informed the Commission the reason the change was made was because a Councilmember tried to create a district by bypassing the Commission, because originally it allowed Councilmembers to introduce ordinances without having to go through the Commission. President Oxian added this ordinance could be used to set up a district or to abolish one. He expanded that this was changed by the introduction the new ordinance which originally set it up for 30 days, but this was changed to 90 days. President Oxian noted that this may be a 10 redundancy now, because he believes Councilmembers can no longer introduce c�S ordinances on their own. He added the Council as a whole can introduce an ordinance if the committee approves it. Commissioner Sporleder then initiated a inquiry as to who may initiate a local historic preservation district designating ordinance. President Oxian replied that the HPC should be included in the list of bodies able to initiate a designating ordinance. He noted that originally Area Plan, the HPC, and the City Council were able to initiate the designating ordinance, and what came out of this was Area Plan and the HPC would go to City Council and hold a public hearing, but the City Council did not have to come to the HPC. City Council had the ability to introduce the ordinance, send it to Area Plan, and receive it back, bypassing the HPC. President Oxian expanded this is when the ordinance was created that required City Council to send designation ordinances to the HPC for recommendation, and required a 90 day time limit. Commissioner Sporleder referred to the chronology and asked if what was written there was no longer correct. President Oxian reiterated that an individual member of the Council can no longer initiate an ordinance. Commissioner Sporleder read point two(2) stating that a petition of the owners of 50' or more of ti.�- aifeutc:d Yroperti0S can initiate an ordinance. She questioned to whom to petition is made. President Oxian replied the petition went to the HPC. Mr. Duvall inquired if the petition could be made to the Council. President Oxian made reference to the enabling ordinance of the HPC, and stated that the petition goes to the HPC, not the Council. Commissioner Sporleder noted that the HPC was not listed among those bodies able to initiate a designating ordinance, and asked if the HPC should be in place of a petition of 50% of the owners. President Oxian stated that the owners can indeed make a petition, but they must come to the HPC first. Commissioner Choitz stated the HPC should be the first body listed as able to initiate an ordinance. President Oxian noted the reason for the change was due to Councilmembers introducing ordinances to vacate alleys, so that constituents did not have to pay to have them vacated. Commissioner Choitz commended Mr. Duvall for searching the records and trying to follow the procedure through and recommended an addition as to notification of the City or County Councilmember responsible for the proposed district. President Oxian recommended that a statement regarding notification of the appropriate Councilmember be added to the Creation of a Local Historic District procedures. Mr. Duvall agreed such a statement should be added as standard operating procedure, but at this point, it is not something required by a resolution or ordinance. A discussion on informing Councilmembers continued briefly. Commissioner Sporleder directed the discussion back to the attempt to clarify what bodies can initiate a designating ordinance. Commissioner Sporleder noted that there seemed to be agreement that there are several sets of procedures and recommended that this matter needs to be understood clearly so that a written policy may be made. Inquiries were made by President Oxian as to whether staff had the two different procedures for setting up historic districts. Mr. Duvall indicated that he was not aware of such documentation being in the hands of the staff. Commissioner Sporleder commended Mr. Duvall for bringing the confusion to light. Legal Council DeRose suggested that a meeting be set up between President Oxian and herself for the purpose of putting together a composite of all the information on procedure for Creation of Local Historic Districts. Ed Talley inquired if the changes made to the voting procedure affected the districts created before the change in procedure. President Oxian responded negatively. Mrs. DeRose added the exception is that if a district chooses to revise the Standard, then they must operate under the revised procedure. A discussion on the ability of a Designated Local Historic District to change it's standards ensued briefly. Commissioner Sporleder turned the discussion to the topic of public hearings and inquired if the HPC's hearings are similar to Area Plan public hearings in that all property owners within the proposed district are notified as well as all property owners within 300 feet of the established boundaries. President Oxian replied the HPC public hearing are conducted in the same manner in regard to notification. 5. Historic Landmarks a. First reading on landmark status for the following properties: none b. Second reading on landmark status for the following properties: 310 West Monroe Presidc�i,L Oxian noted the conflicting situation involving the designation of this property. He stated the property is still owned by the city of South Bend, but the Zion Hill Baptist Church wants to purchase it. President Oxian reported the city had told the Commission they could landmark the structure, but the HPC received a letter from the prospective buyers stating they do not want the property landmarked. President Oxian read the letter from the congregation asking that the consideration for the designation be removed. Legal Council DeRose stated she believed the congregation had no standing to challenge the designation if they do not own the property. She noted the HPC could defer hearing for 90 days to see if the Zion HIll Baptist Church would be the successful bidder, or the Commission could go ahead with the designation. Mr. Duvall assessed the situation as confounding and noted the HPC had delayed the second hearing at the request of Economic Development. He added they had notified the HPC that they had finalized the plans for the sale and the transfer would occur in October with the interested purchaser knowing Economic Development was in support of the landmarking. Mr. Duvall stated he was led to believe the prospective purchaser was at least not opposed. He noted the letter was received by the Staff September 19, 1994. A discussion involving the Zion Hill Baptist Church's right to challenge the designation followed. Commissioner Choitz suggested that nomination should go forward without the consent of the prospective buyer. Commissioner Choitz moved that the property at 310 West Monroe be recommended for designation as a local landmark. Commissioner Wiener seconded the motion. The motion was Passed unanimously. 1601 Kemble Avenue (Toth State Bank) President Oxian reported the Commission had approached this and a neighborhood bank on South Michigan Street about landmark designation, and the S. Michigan building is still in discuss. He noted that the HPC had not heard one way or the other from the 1601 Kemble Avenue bank. President Oxian moved that the Property at 1601 Kemble Avenue be recommended for designation as a local landmark._ noting that the property is across from another landmark, Oliver School. Commission Petrass seconded the motion. The motion Passed unanimously., 534 LaPorte Avenue (Starzynski Texaco Gasoline Station) President Oxian noted the structure is one of the last gas stations of its type, and that it retains many origin not features, though it is not in use. He noted—that—because--the -t-dx-e-s—have not been paid, it is in the hands of the County. President Oxian moved that the r)roDertv at 534 LaPorte Avenue be recommended for desip:nation as a local landmark. Commissioner Choitz seconded. the motion. The motion was passed unanimouslv. 6. Standards & Maintenance a. 1244 Lincolnway East Mr. Duvall noted 1244 Lincolnway East had already been discussed with regard to standards and maintenance. b. 1130 East Jefferson (porch enclosure) Mr. Duvall reported he had met with the contractor, Mr. Robert Walker, and he is aware of the amount of detail required by the HPC to resolve the problems. President Oxian noted there would still need to be approval by the Commission. c. 1417 East Wayne (windows) Mr. Duvall reported details regarding the replacement window system had been received, and Commissioners Sporleder and Eide had joined Mr. Duvall in determining there was not a reason to reconvene the committee since approval had been given for what documentation had finally been received. He reported a Cercif.icate of Appropri:3t.,iess had been approved. 7. Personnel no report 8. Staff Reports a. C of A Staff Approvals 1. 726 Arch Avenue -- EP-LHD - Replacement of roofing shingles 2. 713 Cushing Street -- LL - In-kind replacement of porch spindles, porch floor boards, and patching at the concrete front steps. 3. 549 Edgewater Drive -- EP-LHD - In-kind replacement of concrete front walkway with brick borders 4. 209 Hammond -- RB-LHD - In-kind replacement of roofing and downspouts b. Grant applications Mr. Duvall noted that grant applications had been discuss previously. 9. Old Business Mr. Duvall reported he had received the minutes form the Common Council meeting of August 8th wherein the appeal of Dennis Laskowski (615-617 Riverside Drive) was heard by the Council. Mr. Duvall reported the ruling had been that Mr. Laskowski was not required to apply for a C of A in light of the staff letter date April 22, 1993. Mr. Duvall requested the Commission to approve the voiding of the C of A applications the Council has determined should not have been applied for. Commissioner Sporleder moved that because of the documentation from Common Council which ruled that a Certificate of Appropriateness was not necessary to be applied for. the C of A that were applied for be voided. Commissioner Choitz seconded the motion. President Oxian brought up that he believed the motion should specify that only the C of A applied for that were deemed unnecessary would be voided. After discussion, Commissioner Sporleder restated her motion to include onlv those specific C of A determined by the Council. to be not necessarv. Commissioner Choitz inquired as to why Certificate of Appropriateness were never numbered. Mr. Duvall replied that they are numbered, but have not been represented in the Staff reports.Comrnissioner Choitz—requested—the—numbers—be—included—in—the—Staff report. Mr. Duvall agreed. The motion passed unanimouslv. VI. New Business Commissioner Sporleder requested a leave of absence beginning in October. until May or June. She reported she has found a replacement as Commission Historian. Legal Council DeRose indicated this would be appropriate legally since the Commission Historian is appointed by the Commission members. Commissioner Sporleder indicated her recommended replacement was Father Richard Bullene, architecture professor at Notre Dame. Commissioner Janeanne moved to approve a leave of absence from Commission Historian Sporleder and accept her replacement. Commissioner Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B.President Oxian inquired if any other Commissioners were going to run for a position on the board of the Historic Landmark Foundation of Indiana. All present Commissioners replied negatively. VII. Hearing of Visitors Ed Talley reported the truck problem on Riverside drive has been curtailed. Ile inquired if the trucks from the Park and Street Department could he noti.Eied as we I.; . firs. DeP_ose r i::rr. d -;he had raker .rare of that . VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters No announcements were made. IX. Adjournment President Oxian adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. DHPA Grant Cycle 1995 9-28-94 Grant Subiect: St. Casimir National Register Historic District - Nomination DHPA Priority Area: Architectural/Historical DHPA Grant Portion by Percent: 50% Project Budget: $14,000 DHPA Grant Request - $7,000 CDBG Grant portion - $ (Administrative Assistant's time) HPC Operating Budget - $ (Director's time, photography & reproduction) Other Sources - $ (volunteer -intern's time valued at $4.25) Personnel Requirement: Staff, qualified consultant, Intern ? Budget breakdown: Personnel Hours - Director Participation - XX hours @ $X = $XX Administrative Assistant Participation - XX hours @ $X = $XX Independent Contractor Participation - XX hours @ $X = $7,000 Associated Costs: Documentation - Publication - $100 Travel - XXX miles @ $0.25 = Indirect Costs - Grant Subiect: Riverside Drive Bank Stabilization Feasibility Study DHPA Priority Area: Architectural/Historical DHPA Grant Portion by Percent: 50% Project Budget: $3000 DHPA Grant Request - $1500 CDBG Grant portion - $ (administrative assistant's time) HPC Operating Budget - $ (Director's time, photography & reproduction) Other Sources - $ (neighborhood contribution,. volunteer -intern's time) Personnel Requirement: Staff, Landscape A/E Consultant, intern ? Budget breakdown: Personnel Hours - Director Participation - XX hours @ $ _ $XX Administrative Assistant Participation - XX hours @ $X = $XX Independent Contractor Participation - XX hours @ up to $41.25 = $1500 Associated Costs: Documentation - Publication - Travel - XXX miles @ $0.25 = Indirect Costs - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grant Subiect: Investigation - Hardy Manuel Log House DHPA Priority Area: Archaeological DHPA Grant Portion by Percent: 50% Project Budget: $ DHPA Grant Request - $ CDBG Grant portion - $ NO HPC Operating Budget - $ (Director's time, mileage, photography & repro) Other Sources - $2,000 (IN Preservation Grant Fund), Volunteer $XXXX Personnel Requirement: Staff + Archaeological Consultant + Volunteers(student) Budget breakdown: Personnel Hours - Director Participation - XX hours @ $X = $XX Administrative Assistant Participation - XX hours @ $X = $XX Independent Contractor Participation - XX hours @ $X = $XX Volunteers XX_hours_(valued)-@-$4.2_' Associated Costs: Documentation - Publication - Travel - XXX miles @ $0.25 = Indirect Costs - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- David B. Duvall, Director - Historic Preservation Commission page 1 DHPA Grant Cycle 1995 9-28-94 Grant Subiect: Economic Benefits of HP In S. Bend/St. Joseph Co. - Study DHPA Priority Area: Architectural/Historical DHPA Grant Portion by Percent: 50% Project Budget: $ 5,250 - DHPA Grant Request - $2,625 CDBG Grant portion - $ (administrative assistant's time) HPC Operating Budget - $ (Director's time, printing cost) Other Sources —$ (volunteer -intern's time) Personnel Requirement: Staff + Research Assistant (intern ?) Budget breakdown: Personnel Hours - Director Participation - XX hours @ $X = $XX Administrative Assistant Participation - XX hours @ $X = $XX Independent Contractor Participation - XX hours @ $X = $XX Associated Costs: Documentation - Publication - Travel - XXX miles @ $0.25 = Indirect Costs - Grant Subiect: South Bend Brewery National Register Nomination (leading to Feasibility Study for Re -Use) DHPA Priority Area: Architectural/Historical DHPA Grant Portion by Percent: 50% Project Budget: $3,600 DHPA Grant Request - $ 1,800 CDBG Grant portion - $ (administrative assistant's time) HPC Operating Budget - $ (Director's time, photography & reproduction) Other Sources - $ Personnel Requirement: Staff, Consultant, Field Assistant (volunteer/intern) Budget breakdown: Personnel Hours - Director Participation - XX hours @ $X = $XX Administrative Assistant Participation - XX hours @ $X = $XX Independent Contractor Participation - XX hours @ $X = $1,800 Associated Costs: Documentation - Publication - Travel - XXX miles @ $0.25 = Indirect Costs - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grant Subiect: Northern Indiana College National Register Nomination (leading to Feasibility Study for Re -Use) DHPA Priority Area: Architectural/Historical DHPA Grant Portion by Percent: 50% Project Budget: $3,600 DHPA Grant Request - $1,800 CDBG Grant portion - $ (administrative assistant's time) HPC Operating Budget - $ (Director's time, photography & reproduction) Other Sources - $ Personnel Requirement: Staff, qualified consultant, field assistant (intern) Budget breakdown: Personnel Hours - Director Participation - XX hours @ $X = $XX Administrative Assistant Participation - XX hours @ $X = $XX Independent Contractor Participation - XX hours @ $X = $XX Associated Costs: Documentation - Publication - Travel - XXX miles @ $0.25 = Indirect Costs - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- David B. Duvall, Director - Historic Preservation Commission page 2 DHPA Grant Cycle 1995 9-28-94 Grant Subiect: South Bend North Pumping Station - Nat'l Register Nomination DHPA Priority Area: Architectural/Historical DHPA Grant Portion by Percent: 50% Project Budget: $2,800 DHPA Grant Request - $1,400 CDBG Grant portion - $ (administrative assistant's time) HPC Operating Budget - $ (Director's time, photography & reproduction) Other Sources - $ Personnel Requirement: Staff, qualified consultant, field assistant (intern) Budget breakdown: Personnel Hours - Director Participation - XX hours @ $X = $XX Administrative Assistant Participation - XX hours @ $X = $XX Independent Contractor Participation - XX hours @ $X = $1,400 Associated Costs: Documentation - Publication - Travel - XXX miles @ $0.25 = Indirect Costs - David B. Duvall, Director - Historic Preservation Commission page 3 r DHPA Grant Cycle 1995 9-28-94 PROPOSAL SUMMARY Project: St. Casimir National Register Historic District - Nomination DHPA Priority Area: Architectural/Historical Project Description: The proposed project will re -survey the area defined as the "St. Casimir Parish Potential Local Historic District" in the 1993 South Bend Summary Report of the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Survey and perform additional research and documentation as required to meet the requirements of a nomination to the National Register of historic Places. The project will further include the preparation of the necessary forms for submission of the National Register nomination. The area to be included consists of approximately twenty square blocks in the city of South Bend. These blocks typically contain 30-40 lots and the area is essentially build out with a few vacant lots which have resulted from demolitions. It may also be necessary to include some portion of the adjacent historic Oliver Chilled Plow industrial production facilities which comprise one edge of the district. Comments: This late nineteenth century Polish working-class district was identified in the IHSS Survey presumably on the basis of the integrity of the community fabric in this neighborhood which is easily geographically recognized by its definitive boundaries. Although the aggregate building stock is surprisingly intact, the physical integrity of individual structures has been typically modified by minor alterations, especially synthetic sidings. The basis of the proposed National Register nomination is not architectural but focuses on Criteria "A" by the association of the neighborhood with the "Bloody Sunday, St. Casimir riot" which was an important event in the schism of the Polish Catholic Church from the Roman Catholic Church in America and on the ethnic heritage component of this criteria for evaluation. David B. Duvall, Director - Historic Preservation Commission page 4 DHPA Grant Cycle 1995 9-28-94 PROPOSAL SUMMARY Project: Riverside Drive Bank Stabilization Feasibility Study DHPA Priority Area: Architectural/Historical Project Description: Provide landscape architectural and engineering services to determine the cause of and generic remedies (or mediation techniques) for bank slump which threatens structures in the Chapin Park National Register Historic District and Riverside Drive Local Historic District. The anticipated work product would be a manual which is understandable to a lay -person (property owner) which gives direction to activities (which are otherwise environmentally acceptable) which will act to conserve the riverbank and resident structures. Comments: This project is a response to encroaching environmental conditions which threaten designated historic structures. Many of these structures have at one time had passive recreation facilities down the bank (stairs, terraces, etc.) of which traces remain. There are many active springs on the bank. The condition may be characterized by a high bluff with structures built close to its edge. This location is on the outside bank of a curve in the St. Joseph River. Apparently the washing away of soil at the river water level results in corresponding slump at the top of a moderately steep hillside, which has now come dangerously close to existing structures, undermining existing foundations, etc. Piecemeal approaches by property owners have had various positive and negative effects. A comprehensive plan is required to inform property owners of appropriate and inappropriate responses to the bank conservation problem. Other related issues which will require consideration are restrictions and necessary procedures related to potential effects on the river wildlife, flow, and other concerns of the Army Corps of Engineers, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, etc. David B. Duvall, Director - Historic Preservation Commission page 5 DHPA Grant Cycle 1995 9-28-94 PROPOSAL SUMMARY Project: Investigation - Hardy Manuel Log House DHPA Priority Area: Archaeological Project Description: Surface investigation (and/or possible limited subsurface investigation) of log structure and its environs in rural St. Joseph County which has been identified by other historical research to have been part of the first rural farm community settled by families of African-American ancestry in St. Joseph County. The "Manuel Log House" is believed to be the only structure which remains from this settlement. Verification of residential use or evidence of other original use is desired in further developing preservation plans for this structure. The anticipated work product would be a report including text and mapping to clearly present the data gathered and analytical conclusions of the study. Comments: There is existing historical research and data which may serve as foundation for further investigation. The structure known as the Manuel Log House has been recorded by students from the architecture Department at Notre Dame University. This documentation is available in our office. David B. Duvall, Director - Historic Preservation Commission page 6 t DHPA Grant Cycle 1995 9-28-94 PROPOSAL SUMMARY Project: Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation in South Bend, Indiana DHPA Priority Area: Architectural/Historical Project Description: The proposed project would utilize the methodology developed by the Center for Preservation Policy Studies in cooperation with the Government Finance Research Center of the Government Finance Officers Association to assess the impact of historic designation on construction, real estate, and commercial activities in South Bend, Indiana. The project will include the publication of a short report summarizing the conclusions of the study for the use of developers, real estate professionals, preservation activists, government officials and agencies, and the general public. Comments: The methodology to be employed has been published. A copy which includes various worksheets, tables, and instruction is available for review at the office of the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend, Indiana. In addition to the statistical research and analysis required, a summary report will be required which may be distributed to the lay -public. Samples of summary reports from two case studies are available for use as examples. David B. Duvall, Director - Historic Preservation Commission page 7 DHPA Grant Cycle 1995 9-28-94 PROPOSAL SUMMARY Project: South Bend Brewing Association - National Register Nomination DHPA Priority Area: Architectural/Historical Project Description: Review and expand on the description and history found in the current survey card of the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Survey and perform additional research and documentation as required to meet the requirements of a nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. The project will further include the preparation of the necessary forms for submission of the National Register nomination. Comments: Our preliminary judgment is that the nomination should emphasize on Criteria "C", focusing on the style, scale, and rarity of the subject structure and its building type. Secondary emphasis may focus on Criteria "A" as representing a trend (event) in the development of commerce and industrial production, consumption and distribution. David B. Duvall, Director - Historic Preservation Commission page,8 DHPA Grant Cycle 1995 9-28-94 PROPOSAL SUMMARY Project: Northern Indiana College/South Bend Chilled Plow - National Register Nomination DHPA Priority Area: Architectural/Historical Project Description: Review and expand on the description and history found in the current survey card of the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Survey and perform additional research and documentation as required to meet the requirements of a nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. The project will further include the preparation of the necessary forms for submission of the National Register nomination. Comments: This structure which was constructed as terminus to the West Washington corridor, the "mansion row" of late nineteenth century South Bend. Following the failure of the educational institution it was converted to industrial use and received additions for this purpose. Our preliminary judgment is that the nomination should emphasize Criteria "C", focusing on the style, scale, and rarity of the subject structure and its building type. Secondary emphasis may focus on Criteria "A" as representing a trends (event) in the development of education, commerce, industry, and the expansion of the city and its plan. David B. Duvall, Director - Historic Preservation Commission page 9 DHPA Grant Cycle 1995 9-28-94 PROPOSAL SUMMARY Project: South Bend North Pumping'Station - National Register Nomination DHPA Priority Area: Architectural/Historical Project Description: Review and expand on the description and history found in the current survey card of the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Survey and perform additional research and documentation as required to meet the requirements of a nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. The project will further include the preparation of the necessary forms for submission of the National Register nomination. Comments: This structure which was constructed in 1913 is rated as outstanding in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Survey. It is still in use for its original purpose. Our preliminary judgment is that the nomination should emphasize Criteria "C", focusing on the style, scale, and rarity of -the subject structure and its building type. Secondary emphasis may focus on Criteria "A" as representing a trends (event) in the development of education, commerce, industry, and the expansion of the city and its plan. David B. Duvall, Director - Historic Preservation Commission page 10 16. Address 29. Historic Context(s)IStatemento'-gnihcancelAdditional Desctiption: designed b I This building, de51 g y architects I7. CG.. I8. Ouad Name Architecture i Nicol, Sholer, & HOf nan from Lafayette, was constructed in 1924 foATTACH NEGATIVE An Commerce I the Knights of Columhus. It had its grand opening on December 31, ENVELOPE HERE `I' ^�hrl. T.: 4r.rnl Smith Bend ldeFf INDIANA HISTORIC SITES AND STRUCTURES INVENTORY State of Indiana Department of Natural Resources State Form 168221 Revised 1987 Conservation harmonize with the character of Economics I modern treatment of It<lian Architecture having a Florentine influence. The arched _. Education Engineering windows and the main e -trance are framed in terra cotta. ,- Entertainment I recreation I The Indiana Club ',ought this property in 1939 for $65,000. It served as their -_ Ethnic heritage (Nat;ona _l a k b rus ) on their mortgage. Since then the building _ Exploration I settlement t- — Health I medicine his been used as offices for a variety of concerns. is n ame The 1979 records list James D. and Joan Nafe as owners. In 1981, rha Naf— 1 Isible 11. E dangered Explain Landscape architecture Pardners, Inc. — Law CkYes ON. .- GYs UXNo I _ 12. Ownership Owner's Address til different) Performing arts Public LKPrivate 13. Use Present Past 14. Category 15. Surveys I Legal Protections 16.. cation Notes I Legal Description 17. Condition 18. Integrity Residence ❑ ❑ LB Building(s) 91 Ft. East side & 2 1/2 ft. vac- Z Excellent ❑ Unaltered Commercial G G ❑ District National Register - MRA alit alley Johnson's 2 Acres Sub- ❑ Good Q Altered Minor Pry LN 6Ll ❑Site d 1 V i S l On G Fair Cl Moved ❑ ❑ ❑ Structure 18-0311-4000 ❑ Deteriorated Date moved ❑ Object ❑ Ruins 119. Time Pertod(s) 20. Style(s) 21. Architect I Builder 1924 Renaissance Revival Nicol, Sholer, & Hoffman 'Removals 22. SPECIFY ALTERATIONS Replacement Additions Wood over 1st story windows 23. DESCRIPTION Stories 3 I Plan Rectangular -later add. in back Foundation Brick & stone- granite Chim: none Walls Description on back very )ow gaDle, store cornice line aL sides, frull i.il ruuf, Roof the roof, closed soffit, bracketed overhang w/dentisled efreeze. Porches Modern awning at front. entrance. Openings Description on back. Interior Grounds l Outbuildings Comm. area near downtown on a busy one w•.y street, buildings of similar proportion beside and across from. 1 II Contributing Resources / 126. No. of Non-contributing Resourc. O Other 24. SITE PLAN I � A- 27. Environment Commercial T N 8 Areas of Significance: 29. Historic Context(s)IStatemento'-gnihcancelAdditional Desctiption: designed b I This building, de51 g y architects _ Agriculture Architecture i Nicol, Sholer, & HOf nan from Lafayette, was constructed in 1924 foATTACH NEGATIVE An Commerce I the Knights of Columhus. It had its grand opening on December 31, ENVELOPE HERE Communications 11924• It was built as a cost of $200,000. The face brick is buff in color to _ Community Planning I the design of the facade which was carried out in a Conservation harmonize with the character of Economics I modern treatment of It<lian Architecture having a Florentine influence. The arched _. Education Engineering windows and the main e -trance are framed in terra cotta. ,- Entertainment I recreation I The Indiana Club ',ought this property in 1939 for $65,000. It served as their -_ Ethnic heritage (Nat;ona _l a k b rus ) on their mortgage. Since then the building _ Exploration I settlement C` home until 1976 when the Danorec�osetd — Health I medicine his been used as offices for a variety of concerns. Indian Industry The 1979 records list James D. and Joan Nafe as owners. In 1981, rha Naf— Invention ( sold the building to Pardner's Inc. which operated a nightci,rh rh Landscape architecture — Law 1 _ Literature I _ _ Military Performing arts Philosophy Politics I government _ Religion Science Social history _ Transportation Vernacular l Construction __. Other - ---`" ❑SEE CONTINUATION SHEET 2.' r Ion Sources Assessment Cards: 1932and 1979 I ---i Bend Tribune 12/30/23 :3 Surveyor 1- K. 5/22/79 14. Revised by Chris Naov Fall 87 30. FOR STATE OFFICE USE ONLY NR SR --- ------------- --- E - NE 31 UTM ' i s W I I I I I I South Bend Tribune Clipping Files I I Affiliation Date AIIII iat ion Date I