HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 1995AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING
of the
Regular monthly meeting HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION County Commissioner's
7:30 p.m. Conference Room
Monday, November 20, 1995 7th Floor County City Bldg
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Hearing
A. Landmark Designation
- 1. Establishment of Leeper Park as a Local Historic Landmark
B. Certificates of Appropriateness
1. 520 East Colfax (LL) - Art -glass window
2. 1216 East Wayne Street North - replacement of slate roof w/ shingle
IV. Regular Business
A. Approval of Minutes - October 16, 1995
B. Treasurer's Report
C. Correspondence
D. Committee Reports
1. Budget &_Finance
2. Legal
a. adoption of rules (see Old Business below)
3. Historic Districts
4. Historic Landmarks
a. Status of recommendations to Common Council -
534 LaPorte Avenue (Starzynski Texaco Gasoline Station)
237 North Michigan (LaSalle Hotel)
518 South Michigan (Pro Sound)
Stanfield Napoleon street light
5. Standards & Maintenance
6. Personnel
E. Staff Reports
1. C of A Staff Approvals
a. 909 Riverside Drive - LHD-RD; In-kind replacement of mouldings
b. Niles & Leeper - LL; repair of base
c. 217 Hammond P1 - LHD-RB; In-kind roofing & gutter replacement
d. 630 West Washington - LL; In-kind replacement of tree.
2. DHPA Grant status
a. National Register nominations
b. Economic Benefits Study
3. CDBG Grant status
V. Old Business
A. 1202 Lincolnway East-(LHD-LWE) - Demolition of accessory structure
B. Brick Streets of South Bend
C. Adoption of Rules
VI. New Business
VII. Hearing of Visitors
VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
IX. Adjournment
NOTE: A BRIEF MEETING OF THE LANDMARKS COMMITTEE WILL BE HELD FOLLOWING THE
REGULAR MEETING.
LEEPER PARK
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
As early as 1889, Alexis Coquillard proposed to conditionally donate land at
the bend of the St. Joseph River to the City of South Bend for the purpose of
establishing a public park. The parcel proposed later became Howard Park. At
the time of the Common Council consideration of this donation, the South Bend
Tribune editorialized that the best and most appropriate park land in the city
was at its north end near Chapin Park. In 1895, the city purchased a large
parcel on the east side of Michigan street for the establishment of the Water
Works, capping artesian wells there located and rendering the land usable for
recreation. In 1905 additional lands were acquired between Michigan Lafayette
Streets and tennis courts there developed.
At this time, the log cabin was rehabilitated and established as the "Pierre
Navarre Cabin" (a designated Local Landmark) although this attribution is
questionable. In 1906 additional acreage was acquired completing the west end
of the park. The following year, the wooden bridge connecting to the island
in the St. Joseph River was washed away in flooding and replaced with a new
structure of iron and concrete. By this time the zoo located at the east end
of the park boasted 132 animals of 50 varieties and the pond in the middle
section of the park was stocked with ducks and geese.
The present North Pumping Station (a designated Local Landmark) was
constructed in 1912. The present Michigan Street Bridge was constructed in
1915 as part of the Park -Boulevard plan proposed by George Kessler. During the
Great Depression extensive work was done in the park funded by the Works
Progress Administration (WPA) including the reconstruction of the retaining
walls around the island which utilized salvage material from the earlier
bridge.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the HPC Local Landmarks Criteria, the site at Leeper Park has been
recommended by the Landmarks Committee of the Historic Preservation Commission
as a Local Historic Landmark. The building meets the criteria in at least four
areas.
1.) Its character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage, or
culture of the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, the State if
Indiana, or the United States of America.
2.) Its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or
craftsmanship which represents an architectural characteristic or
innovation.
3.) Its educational value.
4.) Its suitability for preservation.
The site fulfills criteria #1 as material evidence of South Bend's development
of civic institutions and infrastructure developed for use and enjoyment by
the general public with the purpose of improving the general health and well
being of the rapidly growing community.
The site fulfills criteria #2 as an example of trends in late 19th century
and early 20th century park and boulevard planning. The several historical
sites and structures in the park such as the reservoir, the duck pond, and the
foot bridge are not rated at this time in the Indiana Historic Sites and
Structures Survey as the survey has not yet addressed man-made landscape
features of this type. Miscellaneous buildings in the park which are not
individually landmarked and which are rated as contributing include the
Colonial'Revival pumping stations.
The site fulfills criteria #3 as an example of turn of the century suburban
park planning which, though considered casual at the time was not of the
rustic nature of later park planning. The area also represents the integration
of recreational space with utilitarian development and the development of
modern notions of public health and hygiene.
The site meets criteria #4 by the integrity of its original plan and
construction with only minor alterations.
ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION
The area encompasses approximately four -city blocks at the bend of the St.
Joseph River which established the northern geographical edge of the 19th
century urban area and includes two established Local Landmarks within its
boundaries, the Navarre Cabin and the North Pumping Station. Additional
structures of historical interest include the remote Colonial Revival style
pump houses, the reservoir at the east end, the island in the St Joseph River
with its foot bridge and retaining walls, and the duck pond. Other historical
features include the formal flower gardens in the eastern section of the park
which were established in 1922.
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W, CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
APPLICATION -- 1995-1103
PROPERTY 520 East Colfax
South Bend, IN
OWNER -- Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana
DESIGNATION -- Local Landmark
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
The house was built circa 1888 for citycouncilman,-Christian Dille, a
bachelor immigrant from Austria who owned a local butcher shop, was a -real
estate prospector and a.noted local politician. After his death -in 1900, the
house was sold to Henry Probst, whose family occupied it until the death in
1986 of-his-son,.Colonel Rudolf Otto Probst , a famed collector of golf
memorabilia.
The building is a two -and -one-half story Queen.Anne style house with a front
corner tower. The structure is.balloon frame with Yellow "Notre Dame" brick
cladding. It is rated significant (S/12) in the Indiana Historic Sites and
Structures Inventory.
Threatened with demolition at -its original location at -334 North Hill Street,
the house was moved to its current location in 1987. In 1992 the house was
acquired by HLFI. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in
March 1994 and established as a Local Landmark in Augustofthat year.
PROPOSED CHANGE
The -owner seeks to replace the clear glazing at the round window located at
the stair landing with new multicolor art glass depicting the Probst family.
The pattern of the proposed glass is abstracted from a photograph of the
family sitting on the front porch of the building.
STANDARDS
The Group "B" guidelines for Local Landmarks state:
B.C.2 Construction and Style,
All work should bedonein the architectural style and in a technique
compatible with that of the original structure. Change that alters, removes or
covers existing significant stylistic detail shall not be permitted. A change
which adds -detail of another style will not be permitted.
B.C.3 Materials
Additions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark should
be the same material as the original. It should be the same shape and texture.
An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original.
RECOMMENDATION
An art glass panel would have been typical in a window of this shape and
location during the era ofthis house's construction. To our knowledge no
documentation exists verifying that art glass was located in this sash but it
may be presumed that such may have existed in the original construction having
later been replaced. The motif of such a panel would typically have been a
floral motif. Although the proposed pattern deviates from the floral motif,
its content clearly connects it to the history of the property while avoiding
any question of the antiquity of the glass panel. Staff finds an art glass
panel to be appropriate to this situation and.recommends approval of the
application.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
APPLICATION -- 1995-11XX
PROPERTY -- 1216 East Wayne Street North
South Bend IN
OWNER --Brian Godfrey
DESIGNATION -- LHD-EW
STATEMENT OF.SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
This Colonial Revival style house was designed byH.R. Stapp and constructed by
Whitcomb & Keller in 1925. It is a two story brick with asbestos cement
shingles and an eyebrow window centered on the -front roof of the attic story.
It was originally occupied by Cornelius J. Morris, a sales manager for the
O'Brien Varnish Company and his wife Alta.
PROPOSED CHANGE
The applicant proposes the replacement of the roofing material.
STANDARDS
2.B.2 Recommended
Whenever possible, the original shape and materials of the roof should be
restored. Particular effort should be made.to retain materials such as slate,
tile, and other unique materials not commonly found in new construction. Roof
covering which is deteriorated beyond repair should:be replaced with new
material which matches as closely as possiblethe original composition, size,
shape, color, and texture.
RECOMMENDATION
This application has been accepted on after the application deadline on an
emergency basis and claim of hardship. At this date, the Staff has not had
opportunity to review specifications or field conditions.
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11/15/95
BOTKIN LEONE & ESLINGER
SUITE 400 JEFFERSON CENTRE
105 EAST JEFFERSON BOULEVARD
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601
THOMAS S. BOTKIN
TELEPHONE: 2191234-3900 NANCY J. COODHEw
CHARLES S. LEONE
FAx: 219123.1-8054 KATHERINE A. ANDERSON
STEPHEN L. ESLINGFR
COLLEEN R. DORF
JOHN D. STODDARD
PARALEGALS
RALPH A. CARUSO II
MELANIE S. TUTTLE
OF COUNSEL
November 20, 1995
Mr. David B. Duvall, Director
Historic Preservation Commission
Room 1123
County -City Building
South Bend, Indiana 46601
RE: Demolition petition of Anne Carrold Kempf
Dear Mr. Duvall:
After the last meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission, my client made additional
inquiries concerning demolition or repair of the out building located on the property at 1202
Lincolnway East, South Bend, Indiana. My Client has had two construction companies (Van
Overberghe Builders, Inc., and Ashton-Tyl Construction, LLC.) assess the possibility of repairs. Van
Overberghe bid the repair work at $9,295.00. Van Overberghe would not, however, commit to this
price as the construction manager believed there was a great deal of uncertainty as to the amount of
time and effort required to straighten the walls. Ashton-Tyl believes that the most cost effect manner
to which to proceed is to remove the structure and build new. A copy of the Van Overberghe quote
and the letter from Ashton-Tyl are enclosed. Also enclosed are two letters from R. L. Klitske P. E.
Mr. Klitske's letter of September 26, 1995, discusses the general condition of the building and the
manner in which to proceed to repair it. The first letter discusses in detail the structural weaknesses
of the building and the techniques to be used to repair it. The second letter discusses the general
safety of the building and points out that if the building is not repaired, it may be blown over by the
wind.
As you know, the City has ordered the Kempfs to either repair the building or tear it down.
Repairs will cost approximately $10,000.00 while demolition will run between $2,000 and $3,600.00
(quotes were obtained from Torok Excavating and Demolition and from Ritschard Bros., Inc.). The
Kempfs have no use for the building and it does not seem a good use of their money to repair it. The
status of this building as "a historic landmark" or an otherwise "significant building." is questionable.
The building has no intrinsic architectural features or other designs which are of such significance to
make rehabilitation either desirable or appropriate. The demolition standards approved by the
commission on March 16, 1992, require substantial, competent evidence
Mr. David B. Duvall
November 20, 1995
Page 2.
that ... the property in its current condition is in a substantial state of disrepair, deterioration, or
structural instability not created by the owner. This building has been in a state of disrepair since
before the Kempfs became owners of the property and it has been ordered removed by the City of
South Bend. The standards also require historically appropriate renovation or rehabilitation to be
economically impractical. The enclosed documentation also demonstrates that the repair of the
building is economically impractical. As you can see from the documentation, it is neither technically
nor economically practical to make any renovation of this building. Lastly, the owners are required
to investigate and consider all reasonable alternatives to demolition. The Kempfs have made a great
deal of effort to sort out the issues. It is simply of no value to either them or the South Bend
Community to spend large sums of money to repair this structure.
Please let me know if you need anything further. My client and I will attend the meeting
schedule for this evening. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely yours
BOTKIN EONE & ESLINGER
Thomas S. Botkin
TSB/syf
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
of the
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Regular Monthly Meeting County Commissioners'
7:30 p.m. Conference Room
Monday, October 16, 1995 7th Floor County City Building
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by John Oxian, president, at 7:35 p.m..
II. Roll Call
Present were commission members; John Borkowski, Martha Choitz, John Oxian,
Janeanne Petrass, Richard Bullene, J. Edward Talley, Catherine Hostetler, and
Jerry Wiener; and David Duvall, Director.
Also present were; Skip Geyer, Geyer Homes; Paul Peralta; Dr. Anne Kempf; Tom
Botkin; and Marsha Stevenson.
III. Public Hearing
A. The following applications for Certificates of Appropriateness were
considered:
1. 19109 Johnson Road (LL) - Siding
Mr. Duvall read the Staff Report. Mr. Talley moved to deny the application due
to lack of either waiver of statutory time limit or adequate specifications.
,,Mrs. Petrass seconded the motion. the Motion passed unanimously.
2. 1202 Lincolnway East (LHD-LWE) - Demolition of accessory structure
The owner, Anne Kempf was present with her attorney.Tom Botkin. Mr, Duvall
read the Staff report and circulated photographs of the subject property.
Mr. Botkin responded to the Staff comments by stating that he felt that the
condition of the property met the established and stated criteria for
demolition. He indicated that the structure was out of plumb when the Kempfs
purchased the property twelve years ago. He indicated that the present
situation arose upon inspection of the site by the State Fire Marshal who
noted that the building was unsafe. The owner then sought inspection by the
City Division of Code Enforcement who issued the repair order. Bids for repair
varied from nine to fifteen thousand dollars. Sale is not a viable option as
it would require deeding off the property. Demolition would cost
approximately two thousand dollars. An engineer's opinion has also been
sought. He concurred in the need for repair. Though acknowledging that the
building was historically part of, the site's development, he questioned the
architectural significance of the outbuilding.
Mr. Oxian cited the comparison of farm preservation to illustrate the
importance of context in the educational value of preservation. He then
inquired about the cause of the present application in relation to the
inspection of the business premises by the Fire Marshal. The applicant
indicated that this was so. He noted that Code Enforcement needed to persuade
the Commission of the need for demolition.
Mr. Botkin re -iterated that the outbuilding in question did not relate
stylistically to the main house of the property. He also re -iterated that the
building presented a danger of collapse. He questioned whether everything old
needed to be preserved and had negligible economic value to the use of the
property.
Mr. Duvall commented that the deterioration of roofing material probably was
contributing to the continuing deterioration of structural members noting that
frame structures have integrity such that once failures commence they spread.
Fr. Bullene noted that the context of districts was important to their
historic character and that the more rustic outbuilding help to complete the
story of the neighborhood's development and character.
Mr. Oxian suggested a continuance allowing for a site observation field trip
for commission members and staff in the interim, noting that the HPC had
architects, Mr. Duvall and FR. Bullene at its disposal. Fr. Bullene made note
that although he has degrees and teaches architectural curriculum at
university, he is not a registered or practicing architect and that his
position on the commission is as "architectural historian". Commission member
Choitz moved that the application be continued to the commission's November
meeting. Mr. Talley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The
owner duly signed a waiver of statutory time period to allow for the
continuance.
3. 1313 East Wayne, Street South (LHD-EW) - House addition
Mr. Duvall circulated photographs and read the Staff comments, noting that the
present proposal differed from the submitted documentation with respect to the
height, roof slope, and cladding which is now to be wood as the matching brick
is no longer available. Mr. Peralta, the owner, and Mr. Geyer, the contractor
responded to questions from the commission. Commission member Choitz moved
that the application be approved including the changes of roof pitch and
cladding material. Mrs. Petrass seconded the motion. The commission
unanimously approved the motion.
IV. Regular Business
A. Approval of Minutes - September 18, 1995
Mr. Oxian noted that John Borkowski's appointment to the Landmarks Committee
was omitted from the Landmarks Committee report.
Mr. Talley moved to approve the minutes of the September meeting as corrected.
Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
B. Treasurer's Report
there was no treasurer's report. A quarterly report will be made at the
November Meeting.
C. Correspondence
Mr. Duvall reported the following correspondence:
Incoming:
1) From Adrian Fine - Survey for the IN Alliance of HD Review Boards - Duvall
requested selective response from members in assisting in assembling a
response.
2) Notice of preliminary CDBG funding.
3) Advisory Council on Historic Preservation policy formulation on application
of the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation in the
development of affordable housing.
4) Notice of Preservation Law seminars from Bar Association.
Outgoing:
1) Director's request to the County Commissioners to allow travel to Indiana
Heritage Grant Workshop.
2) Director's request to the County Commissioners to allow travel to
Grassroots Preservation Round -up.
3) Brian & Lisa Bishop 714 Arch Av. regarding lead abatement procedures.
4) Copy of Code Enforcement citations to property neighboring the above
regarding peeling paint conditions.
5) Form letter to interviewees for Administrative Assistant proposition
apprising them of status of the position as probably part-time after New Year.
6) Letter to Don Fozo delineating our office requirements should our
operations be placed in the Building Department as has been proposed.
7) Letter to James Emmons of Triad Engineering in response to inquiry on
treatment of disturbed (brick) streets in Historic Districts (River Bend)
related to utility work.
This last item elicited fro Mr. Oxian a comment on the recent removal of brick
pavement from an alley in the West Washington NRHD without benefit of
environmental review process.
D. Committee Reports
1. Budget & Finance
The department of Community and Economic Development has notified us of their
intention to fully fund our subgrant at its past level ($19.000) for the
coming year.
The Committee has determined to enter into Economic Benefits Study (see Staff
Report below) and hire
2. Legal
Mr. Oxian reported on the meeting
Rules changes will be brought for a
3. Historic Districts - no report
4. Historic Landmarks
of .the committee with Aladean DeRose. The
vote at the November meeting.
First reading was made on Establishment of Leeper Park as Local Historic
Landmark. This proposal has been brought to the Park Board By Mr. Talley. The
Public Hearing and second reading will be held at the November meeting of the
Commission. Mr. Talley indicated that there was extensive discussion at that
meeting but no action has been taken by the Park Board. He also stated that
there was some indication of a future building program in the works for
Leeper Park.
As an aside, Mr. Talley also noted that there appears to be interest in
reconstructing the streetlight conditions on the Michigan Street bridge which
is already a Local Landmark.
Mr. Oxian reported on the status of recommendations to Common Council -
534 LaPorte Avenue (Starzynski Texaco Gasoline Station) remains tabled. This
site will be the object of a committee meeting yet to be scheduled.
237 North Michigan (LaSalle Hotel) is still under negotiation regarding the
conditions of owner consent.
518 South Michigan (Pro Sound) ordinance has been submitted to Common Council
and should be coming up on their agenda in the near future.
Stanfield Pokagon Street light was established as a Local Landmark by the
Common Council. A second similar.lightpole has been located nearby at Napoleon
Street and was proposed for inclusion by amendment. However, the Zoning and
Annexation Committee preferred to consider it separately. Mr. Oxian has
therefore directed staff to prepare such an ordinance.
Mr. Talley indicated that he had concern that repair operations should be
monitored at Landmark street lights. Mrs. Choitz indicated that these
lightposts should be tagged in some way to identify their status. Mr. Talley
will inquire at the city sign shop.
5. Standards & Maintenance - no report
6. Personnel - no report
E. Staff Reports
1. C of A Staff Approvals
a. 909 Riverside Drive - LHD-RD; In-kind repair of retaining wall
b. 531 Edgewater - LHD-EP; In-kind roofing replacement at porch
c. 537 Edgewater - LHD-EP; In-kind roofing replacement
d. 742 Sancome - LL; In-kind replacement of porch post at rear
e. 1320 East Wayne - LHD-EW; In-kind roofing replacement
f. 1342 East Wayne - LHD-EW; In-kind roofing replacement
Mrs. Choitz inquired if there were any problems .with any of the above. Mr.
Duvall indicated that the work at 909 Riverside Dr. had commenced work without
COA but that there was no problem with the workmanship or material. Mr. Talley
indicated that the same contractor seems to have commenced work at 952
Riverside. Mr. Duvall indicated that no COA had been issued recently for work
at this location.
2. DHPA Grant status
a. National Register nominations
Mr. Duvall reported that the agree has been executed with our consultant
Glory -June Greiff, for the nominations and she has commenced work.
b. Economic Benefits Study
Mr. Duvall reported that only one response was submitted for the Request for
Proposals. This proposal was for ten thousand dollars. Donovan Rypkema who has
done this type of work for the National Trust has volunteered to donate a day
of his time to work with our local consultant on developing methodology for
our local conditions.
With our existing CDBG funding and our commitments for reimbursement from the
DHPA, our established funding should be sufficient for completing the work at
this cost.
The alternative to accepting this proposal.is to not utilize all of our CDBG
funding for this year, as there is not sufficient.time to issue another RFP.
This also bears on the personnel situation. If this proposal is accepted there
will be no remainder for employing an Administrative Assistant until after the
first of the year. As. noted above, the HPC funding from CDBG for 1996 will
probably remain constant from previous years. This funding can be utilized
entirely for employing a full-time Administrative Assistant or may be divided
between a part-time employee and other projects for the coming year.
Upon hearing of the anticipated funding levels for the coming year Mr. Duvall
did contact the one applicant who had seemed outstanding. She indicated that
she was no longer interested in the position.
He asked that the allocation of funding to employee and/or projects be
referred to committee or discussed by the whole Commission.
c. Application for 1996-1997
Mr. Duvall presented a preliminary list of projects which might be undertaken
in the coming year with the assistance of the DHPA Historic Preservation Fund
as follows:
1) South Michigan Street National Register District nomination
2) Colonial Gardens National Register District nomination
3) Lowell National Register Multiple Property nomination including the
East Washington Street and Howard Park proposed National Register
districts and adding other miscellaneous significant and outstanding
properties.
4) Jacob Rush House National Register nomination (Olive Twp.)
5) Childrens' Dispensary National Register nomination
6) Context study of WPA structures and works in South Bend
7) Context Study of Brick Streets in South Bend
Mrs. Choitz inquired as .to whether Ms. Greiff, our present consultant
historian, would share .her previous research with us for the WPA Context
Study. Mr. Duvall indicated that she had in the past shared her research with
the HPC but that all work funded by DHPA requires competitive bidding. She
might be the lowest bidder due to her prior knowledge in this area.
Mr. Oxian stated that he believed it necessary to have additional staff and
would not concur with dedicating all grant funding to consultants. Mr. Duvall
concurred that he did not intend that such distribution should occur but would
recommend either employment of a full-time administrative assistant or a split
of the funding between a part-time employee and project allocations. It would
be possible for us to employ a full time assistant and attempt to generate
nominations and studies "in-house" but if we are to pursue grant funding for
the projects we will need to have contractual expenditures for reimbursement
claims. We cannot accept grant funding and claim it for the county to pay our
fixed costs.
Jerry Wiener suggested that the .allocation of funding be referred to the
Budget Committee. This meeting was scheduled for 4:00 p.m. October 18.
3. CDBG Grant status
a. State Board of Accounts audit
Mr. Duvall reported that during the preceding week our ledgers and files had
been reviewed by the State Board of Accounts. The auditor had expressed
continued concern with the situation created wherein the HPC has assumed the
role of an employer.
4. Indiana Heritage Research Grant program
Mr. Duvall noted that this program might be helpful in funding the work on
brick streets which has been proposed. Much mapping will be required for this
project.
5. Report on conferences attended:
a. Cornelius O'Brien Conference
Mr. Duvall reported that he and Mr. Oxian had attended this event in Fort
Wayne. Mr. Oxian discussed his attendance at sessions on the Lustron houses
and on the Lincoln Highway. The speaker at the latter session expressed
interest in South Bend's proposed Lincolnway West LHD and has offered to
provide any information that he can.
Mrs. Choitz added that in the East many small towns are developing
celebrations on the theme of the Lincoln Highway.
Mr. Oxian also discussed the session on Man-made Landscape study.
V. Old Business
A. Brick Streets of South Bend
Mr. Oxian noted that this item had already been discussed.
B. Adoption of Rules
VI. New Business
Mr. Talley discussed the correspondence which he has had with the city
engineer regarding transferring possession of the original Kessler drawings
for the city park system to NIHS when the city has finished copying them to
digitized mapping system. This brought him to the issue of getting a terminal
for HPC to access the Geographical Information System. Mr. Duvall indicated
that there was no question as to the value of access to engineering and area
plan data but that the hardware requirement would probably be costly. Mr.
Oxian suggested that Mr. Duvall inquire after the feasibility of such
networking.
Mr. Oxian raised the issue of the preservation of modern buildings, especially
citing buildings from the 50's and 60's.
VII. Hearing of Visitors ,
Marsha Stevenson responded to Mr, Oxian that she wished complete her term of
Neighborhood Liaison without raising any issues at a HPC meeting.
VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
There were no additional matters raised.
IX. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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R, L. Mitzke PE
18397 Greenleaf Drive
South Bend, IN 46637
(219) 272-9471
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South Rend, IN 46601
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In accQrdanc c-- with our discussion, I would like to
Pglw,nd my report u+ September 26, 1995 to help cleari-Fy
the `itructi-iral r-orttiit:ion Pt the above barn, I
had indi -:at ed t:tl-at if t_hi a structure is not to he
straightened or re; -.-aired at thi si ti mea, I r-L-r_r minended
l_hrt- it tai: utab:iliz Nd by adding crass bracing.
If nothing +.s done, in my opinion, wind Jnads could
„c,r'y v4e..I f-4LAEV increased movement and EZVOI-I1rUal
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DLL. Mitzke PE
16397 Greenleaf Drive
South Bend, IN 46637
1219) 272-9471
Dr. Anne L. fr 1).0.,P'C'
120� LimcoIn Way' Eiii-M
Ra?: Barn Structural Inspection
1202 Lincoln Way East
South Send, IN
Dear Ur. Kempf:
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In accordance with your request, I have intiipected thw
above barn at the reAr of your office building. You
iodicmted thit, although this structure is in n -.ed of
much repair, i�. (�annot be torn t1pwn since it has been
li!oted in the National Hititorical Register.
On September 21^ I visited this building and perform(ed
the inspection. It is a two-story wood framed
structure, 20 feet wide * 30 feet lcmg' It leans
sevRra1 inches to the east' The y=cond -floor framinQ
conEsists of 2 u B joists %panning 20'~0" with an
average cap -icing of 30^. The roof and walls are not
adequately covered to protect from thp. weather'
If this structure is to be repaired, it mmst firqit be
t3traightened to nearly as plumb as possible and then
braced to stabilize it against wind loadis. Top/"mb
this building, I recommend tho use of temporary Utee1
ro6r, and turnbuckles' Install two 1/2" dia. stee] rodw,
diagonally at the inside of vach end wall. Run one,
from !:he .inderside of the second floor at the 1
diagonally down to the basm of the wL-st wall and the
other from the top of the east wall diagonally down to
the second floor at the west wall'
Attach the ends /)f theL;e four rodc�" with interior
turnburkle5., to 1/2" eye or clevjs bolts which are
attach=d to bolts into the wood +rame' -,hen tighten
t162 turnbuckles simultaneously until the building is
piumb~ Nwil 1 x 4 diagonal wood bracing mr-mbers to
each ownd *al] bvf/zre removing the steel rods.
The aecond floor frAming any live
loading and, therefor, should not be uumd for any
storago wh-at-ioevmr. Also, the walls and rop* need to
be; f�sheathed and sealmd as necemsary to protect from thm
woether.
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rf this structure is not to be repaired at this time,
it: at least, most be stabilized' l recommend 1 x 4
wood members be nailed diagonally to the inside face of
the vertical StLuds. Run these diagonals f-rom each
corner and helow the mecqnd floor at each end of
the building. This will stabilize it against further
movement from wind loads.
This concludes my report. If you oave any questions,
please call me at your convenience-
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Richard L. Klitzke PE
1-20-y5 106:43 ID=2192370910 P.02
Van Overberghe
Builders, Inc.
General and Carpentry Contractors
53922 Olive Road South Bend, Indiana 46628 Phono (229) 289-0341
PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO PHONE DATE
10-6-95
ANN KEMP JOB NAME
1202 LINCOLN WAY EAST
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46618 JOB LOCATION
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We hereby submit :specifications and estimates fort REPAIRS AS FOLLOWS,
1. REPAIR CRACKED AND SPLIT RAFTERS AND COLLAR TILS.
SEVEN HUNDRED FIVE DOLLARS ($705.00).
2. REPLACE/REPAIR SIDING AND EXTERIOR TRIM AS NECESSARY.
ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY FIVE DOLLARS ($1,545.00)=
3. RESHINGLE SOUTH SIDE ROOF, INSTALL SHINGLES ON ALL OTHER SIDES WHERE
THERE ARE HOLES VISIBLE.
ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE DOLLARS ($1,465.00).
4. PAINT EXTERIOR OF BUILDING.
ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY DOLLARS ($1,240.00).
�. TO STRAIGHTEN WALLS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. WE WILL PROBABLY NOT BE
ABLE TO STRAIGHTEN COMPLETELY. WOULD BE DONS ON A TIME AND MATERIAL
BASIS. TIME AT $32.00 PER MAN PER HOUR AND MATERIAL AT COST PLUS
15%.
BUDGET TO DO WORK— $3,840.00 LABOR AND $500.00 MATERIAL.
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All material is guaranteed to be as specified. All work to be completed
in a workmanlike manner according to atandard practices. Any alteration
or deviation from above specifications f'nvolving extra costs wi31 -become-
an extra charge over and above the estimate. All agreements contingent
upon strikes. accidents or delays beyond our control. Owner to carry
fire, tornado and other necessary insurance. Our workers are fully
covered by Work
en's Compeniwidrawn
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NOTE: in proposal may be if not accepted within 30 days.
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ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSALS The above Prices, specifications and conditions
are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorised to do the
work as specified. Payment will be made as outlined above.
Signature Date of Acceptance
Signature
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October 16, 1995
Dr. Anne KeWf
1202 Li.noolnway Fast
South Bend, IN 46601
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UMU AppN Rand
QuMIk 1N 48E81
(yte) 07444
FAX (218) 074-0410
In regards to your request to look at your outbuilding located at 1202 Lincolnway
East in South Sand, Indiana : After looking at this building and estimating the cost
of repairs to the roof, floor system, exterior aiding, and plumbing the entire
structure. I would strongly reoomwnd that this structure be removed. I don't
usually recanmend the tearing down of any existing structure, but in this case there
is flothing in this structure that does not need repair. It would be highly cast
affective to r=ve this structure and build new. Please contact me if you have any
further questions.
Sincerely,
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Patrick S. Aahton
General iffier, Ashton-ayl Construction LEC
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SOUTH OLD
RESTORATION S,INC.
November 17, 1995
Dave Duvall
Historic Preservation Commission
County City Building
South Bend, IN 4601
Dear Dave:
Thank you for the opportunity of viewing the lovely carriage
house at 1202 Lincoln Way East.
We, at Southhold feel every effort should be made to save
this modest, but unusual building.
People who buy property in local historic districts do not
seem to be aware that retaining and restoring those
properties are adding dollar value. Fortunately local
rea.ltors are now realizing that historical properties not
only go up in value with restoration; they maintain high
values. This has proven to be true in many communities in
Indiana and throughout the nation.
It is our sincere hope that the owners of 1202 Lincoln Way
East make a relatively small investment in the carriage
house to maintain the property value. It ,Just may be that
they will invest a little more to expand from storage space
to rental space and get a money return.
One of our board members,
at the building yesterday
note he sent me.
Brendan Crumlish, was also present
and I am enclosing a copy of a
516 East South Street
South Bend - Indiana 46601
(219) 234-3441.
A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION PRESERVING OUR ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE
HOV-17-1995 14.34 FROM SOUTHHOLD)RESTORAT TO 2350030 P.02
crumllah And crumllah
arohilools, Ino.
November 14, 1995
Southhold Restorations ZUc.
Barbara Steele, Exec. Director
E. South Street
South Bend, IN 46601
Barbs
it was iriteresting to look at the carriage house behind the building at 1202
Lineolnway East this morning. The carriage house is in a deteriorated
condition, however, I do believe it Can be stabilized by fairly sa3.mple means.
The building certainly does not warrant demolition.
A fair and off-the-cuff estimate of the cost to "mothball" the building might
be around $5,000. prioritizing the work items as; follows would provide a
general plan for the building:
1) straighten the frame of the building
2) stabilize the interior corners of the building to prevent it from
returning to its leaning condition
3) tsar -off the existing roofing and re -roof
4) reinforce the damaged roof rafters and collar ties.
5) secure the windows with plywood on the inside
6) repaint the exterior.
Certainly additional work would be necessary`to return the building to a
useful function, beyond just storage apace.' Code requirements for its use as
a habitable building would dictate much of the work. Reinforcing the second
floor framing, replacing the stair, installing a mechanical and an electrical•
system, and finishing the interior will require a major investment.
On the other hand, demolishing the building gains very little as an
investment._ At most, two new .usable parking spaces could be created on the
land occupied by the carriage house. As it stands now, if additional off-
street parking Is required it could be added behind the building without any
demolition.
The carriage house is one of only a few remaining in this town and I urge
Southhold to encourage the owners to make a reasonable investment in
mothballing the building until a more ambitioua rehabilitation plan can be
attempted.
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4 Fn Crumliah, NOARB
Architect
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I.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
Time, Place & Agenda of Meetings
A. Regular Meetings The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend, St. Joseph
County, Indiana (HPC) shall meet regularly on the third Monday of
each month unless holidays or other reasons call for a special date.
The meetings shall be held at the County -City Building at South Bend,
Indiana, except the Commission may from time to time designate such
other place within the County of St. Joseph, Indiana.
B. Special Meetings Special meetings may be called by (a) the President, (b) the Executive
Director, (c) any three members. Notice of such meeting shall be given
in writing at least five (5) days prior to such meeting, unless waived by
the Commission.
C. Quorum A majority of the Commission membership shall constitute a quorum.
D. Agenda Certificates of appropriateness which are not otherwise delegated to
staff for approval shall be heard by the Commission at its regular
monthly meeting in addition to any other business which the
Commission may or is required by law to consider. Any person
wishing to place a specific matter on the Agenda shall notify the
President with copy to the Director at least five (5) days prior to the
meeting unless an emergency exists.
E. Format of Meetings The regular and special meetings of the Commission shall be open to
the public and the public shall be entitled to participate consistent with
the policy of the ordinance and any other applicable law. Notice shall
be posted of the regular or any special meetings pursuant to law.
II. Order at Meetings
A. Robert's Rules of Order
The President shall preside at all meetings of the Commission followed
by the Vice -President in the absence of the President, and the Secretary
in the absence of the Vice -President. If all the foregoing designated
officers are absent at a Commission meeting, then the member having
the longest continuous tenure on the Commission shall preside.
Robert's Rules of Order will be followed except in instances where it
conflicts with the ordinance, regulations or by-laws of the Commission.
The President shall restrict comments by members of the public or
members of the Commission to those matters which are germane,
material or relevant to the issues at hand.
B. Restriction of Public Comment 1. The President may limit a property owner who wishes to
address the Commission as to his/her certificate of appropriateness or
the designation of his/her property as a landmark to no more than
fifteen (15) minutes, unless a majority of the Commission Members
present vote to extend such a period.
2. In all other matters of business affecting the Commission such
as creation of historic districts or other, the President may limit a
member of the general public to no more than five (5) minutes of oral
presentation, unless a majority of the Commission Members present
vote to extend such a period.
a. Each member of the public who wishes to be heard
must give his or her name and address for the record.
b. No member of the public may speak twice on the
same issue unless a majority of the Commission Members
present vote to allow such a second presentation. A three (3)
minute limit shall apply to such a second presentation.
However, a property owner shall be permitted a three (3)
minute rebuttal to defend his/her position on a Certificate of
Appropriateness or the designation of his/her property as a
landmark.
C. Restriction of Comment by 1. A Commission Member who owns, leases, occupies or
Commission Members - Conflict beneficially owns real estate which is the subject of or directly
of Interest affected by a certificate of appropriateness, landmark designation, or
which is located within a historic district or within a district affected by
Commission action, shall address the Commission as a member of the
public and not as a Commission member subject to the time restrictions
set forth in the prior and foregoing member Section II (B) of these Rules.
2. A member of the Commission who owns, leases, occupies or
beneficially owns property for which a certificate of appropriateness has
been requested or which is the spubject of landmark designation or which
is located in a proposed historic district or whose realty is directly affected
by a third party's certificate of appropriateness shall abstain from
Commission action involving the approval, disapproval, recommendation,
etc. of such certificate of appropriateness, landmark or historic district
designation.
LII. Commission
A.— —. Members The Commission shall consist of such terms as shall, be provided by the -..—
ordinance creating the Commission.
B. Loss of Membership Members of the Commission may be removed by the appointing
authority for just and reasonable cause.
Unexcused absence of a member from four (4) regular meetings in
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succession, may, after due consideration and consultation with the
member, cause the President to request that the appointing authority
request the member's resignation from the Commission.
C. Power and Duty The Commission shall have such powers and duties as are specified by
the ordinance. Correspondence or contact with third parties on behalf
of the Commission must be authorized and approved by the President.
These Rules for the Conduct of Business as amended are being adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and
St. Joseph County on the day of 1995.
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