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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 1996Regular- monthly meeting 7:30 p.m. Monday, August 19, 1996 of the. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION County Commissioner's Conference Room 7th Floor County City Bldg I. Call to Order 11. Roll Call III. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1. 725 Lincolhway East porch railing removal and -screen, installation 2. 553 Edgewater Drive alteration of door size at garage 3) 830 N. Michigan -New well installation.* 4) 830 N. Michigan - landscaping IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes 1. July 15, 1996 B. Treasurer's.Report C. Corresponderice D. Committee Reports 1. Budget & Finance 2. Legal 3. Historic Districts 4. Historic Landmarks a. First Readings for Local Landmark Designation 0.1631 Lincolnway West concrete block house X?) Palais Royale a'. Status of recommendations to Common Council 1) 501 West Colfax, 2) 521 East South Street 3) Leeper Park LL proposal 0 -Brick Streets 5. Standards & Maintenance 6. Personnel a.,New Administrative Assistant Melody VanZant E. Staff Reports 1. C of A Staff Approvals a. 553 Edgewater Drive re -plumb & re -roof garage b. 1208 Lincolnway East 'roofing replacement c. 1610 East Wayne Street - roofing replacement d.,808 Golden Avenue - roofing replacement (& gutters) 2. DHPA Grant status a.' 1995-96- 1) National Register nominations 2) Economic Benefits Study b. 1996-97 1) Grant Start-up 2) Activities c. Recommendations for L6cal Landmark designation 1) Brick Streets of Chapin Park 2) 210 North Michigan Street - Palais Royale 3) 513 Harrison Avenue (iOlO Polmongle Ct.) concrete block house 4) 101 S. Chapin - Oliver Powerhouse 3. Legal a. 1414 East Wayne Street V. Old Business VI. New Business VII. Hearing of Visitors VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters IX. Adjournment I CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT • APPLICATION -- 1996-0802 PROPERTY -- 830 North Michigan Street South Bend, IN OWNER -- City of South Bend (Water Works) DESIGNATION -- Local Landmark RATING -- 0/13 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE MISTORIC CONTEXT The North Pumping Station was constructed in 1912 to replace a previous facility of similar function which had become obsolete and was at the time reviled as being unfashionable in style. The new building was designed in the Classical Revival style by Freyermuth and Maurer, a well known local architectural firm. The eastern sections of Leeper Park, where the Pumping Station is located, had been acquired in the late Nineteenth Century for use as a well field for the municipal water system due to its accessible artesian wells. The use as a park, though realized almost immediately, was secondary to this public works function. Two smaller structures have been constructed in the park in association with the Pumping Station. These structures are typically designed in a brick Colonial Revival style to house wellheads. Several other wells are • located in the park with the wellhead machinery exposed and protected only by chain—link fencing. PROPOSED CHANGE The Department of Public Works seeks to drive a new well as indicated on the drawings submitted and install the requisite pumping equipment above grade similar to that shown in the photograph submitted. Other proposed work includes the necessary excavation required for and the installation of piping from the well to the Pumping Station. This is the first of at least three such new wells anticipated for Leeper park -in the near future. STANDARDS The Landmark Standards state: VII. Building Site and Landscaping (1) Required: .... Structures such as: gazebos, patio decks, fixed barbecue pits, swimming pools, tennis courts, greenhouses, new walls, fountains, fixed garden furniture, trellises, and other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic character of the site and the neighborhood and inconspicuous when viewed from the public way. RECOMMENDATION The appropriateness of the use of the park for municipal water works is implicit in the presence of the Pumping Station and the early history of the park. Staff recommends approval of the well but wishes to raise several issues regarding this and future new well developments. The proposed well presently • under consideration is in close proximity to a shelter house constructed with considerable similarity to the Colonial Revival pumphouses noted above. As .several of these wells are anticipated, Staff has concerns for the impact that proliferating industrial equipment will have on the character of the park CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT • setting. Staff also has concerns for the impact that the installation of the underground piping system to the Pumping Station may have on landscape features and archaeological remains of earlier park features. Staff therefore recommends that the approval of this well include only temporary approval of the proposed chain-link fence enclosure as a scheme may be proposed fore the enclosure of this and future wells which protects not only the equipment and the public safety but also the esthetic integrity of the park. Staff would furthermore request timely notification of activities which will disturb the park environment for the purpose of observing any subterranean features of the park which may,come to light during this process. 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The site planning for the Park had been undertaken by George'Kessler, a nationally recognized landscape architect from St Louis, in 1911. PROPOSED CHANGE The Department of Public Works seeks to install landscaping at the front lawn of the Pumping Station along Michigan Street per the plan and specifications submitted. • STANDARDS The Landmark Standards state: VII. Building Site and Landscaping (2) Recommended New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the.past appearance of the property found in photographs, drawings and newspapers..:. RECOMMENDATION Staff has accepted this application for this agenda after the normal closing of the application period because it is from another city agency and in the interest of accomplishing the work before the dedication ceremony of the Capitol Flag in September. 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Roll Call Commission members present were: John Borkowski, Richard Bullene, Martha Choitz, Adrian Fine, Catherine Hostetler, John Oxian, Janeanne Petrass, J. Edward Talley, & Jerry Wiener. Commission staff present was: David Duvall, director and Aladean DeRose, counsel. Also attending the meeting were: Scott Peacock, William Cochrane, Norman Buckman, and Richard Borkowski.. III. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1) .1996-0703, 301 South Sunnyside - removal of slate roofing and replacement • with fiberglass shingle. Mr. Duvall presented the Staff Report and distributed photographs. He noted that the applicant was present. Mrs. Petrass moved that the commission approve the COA for removal or existing slate and, replacement with new fiberglass shingle as specified to replicate the appearance of slate. Mr. Borkowski .seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. 2) 1996-0705, 519 Edgewater Drive - window and door alterations Mr. Duvall presented the Staff Report and distributed photographs, drawings, and catalog information. He noted that the applicant and his contractor were present. Mrs. Choitz moved that the commission approve the COA for replacement of two windows and closure with siding of the opening where the present inactive storm door is located. Mr. Talley seconded the motion. Mr. Oxian verified with the owner and contractor that the replacement windows will be 6/1 sash. Mr. Duvall noted that the contractor had indicated •that the manufacturer had not been established for the windows , but that they would be have wooden frames and sash with insulated glass simulated mullions on the 6/1 format. Fr. Bullene verified with the contractor that the notes on the drawings were more accurate than the illustrations thereon. The motion was passed unanimously. IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes 1. June 17, 1996 • Mrs. Hostetler noted a typographical error on page 3. Mr. Oxian noted that he wished his objection to the lattice at 725 Riverside Drive included in the minutes. Mr. Talley noted in the discussion of the brick streets that "Bartlett Street" should be corrected to read "Park Lane". It was determined that this item should stand as reported but correction should otherwise be made regarding the accuracy in additional discussion of the streets to be included. Mr. Talley moved that the June minutes be approved as corrected. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Treasurer's Report There was no treasurer's report. Mr. Wiener indicated that a second quarter report would be submitted at the next month. C. Correspondence Mr. Duvall indicated that the office had received a letter from Philip Schatz of 1027 East Wayne requesting technical information on the repair of stucco. The office has sent a violation letter to the owner,of 971 Riverside Drive and a letter of support for the.NIHS project "Cornfield to City" about River Park, a letter to American Electric Power regarding the removal of a streetlight from the East Wayne district without COA, letters to the Shands and Peter DeKever giving notice of the designation of their properties as landmarks, and letters to the South Bend School Corporation and the Michiana Academy of the Performing Arts regarding minimum maintenance standards at the Oliver School. D. Committee Reports 1. Budget & Finance Mr. Oxian observed that County budgets would come up for consideration soon and the committee should meet to consider this. 3. Legal Mrs. DeRose indicated that most of her concerns were in the agenda under Staff reports except the proposed PHC Zoning District amendment. Regarding this last • item, Area Plan Commission's Council had indicated that they felt the HPC's concerns were implicit and did not require specific language be included as she had suggested. Her intention was now to propose language to attach at the end of the amendment reiterating that this new section does not supersede the requirements of the HPC. In discussion of the means to document the commission's concerns, Mr. Oxian suggested that a letter be -submitted for the record. Mrs. DeRose indicated that she intended to cover the issues with a letter. Mrs. DeRose also indicated that she had sent a letter to the consultant on the Economic study requiring completion of the work. Mr. Duvall stated that as of this date the document had not been submitted. She also noted that she had sent a letter to Dr. Lackman of 1414 East Wayne Street to which she had received both telephone and written response indicating that she did not intend to comply with the HPC's request to remove her fence constructed without- COA and that she had retained counsel to fight efforts to require her compliance with the District standards. Mrs. DeRose indicated further that it is her impression that Dr. Lackman is attempting to organize neighbors to remove the historic designation from the East Wayne neighborhood. Mr. Talley inquired about what action the Building Department may have taken regarding this issue. Mr. Duvall indicated that he had not heard of any activity on their part. Mr. Oxian indicated that in discussions which he had with East Wayne residents, he had not found antipathy to the historic designation. Mrs. DeRose responded that though this may be true she has found that there appears to be a public relations problem with at least some . constituents in the district in that many view the commission as a hindrance rather than a resource. Mrs. Hostetler recalled that the permit irregularities with the activities at this property were extensive. Mr. Duvall noted that the Buildings Department had actively pursued the contractors who had been negligent regarding their permits at this location. Mrs. Choitz suggested further correspondence to reiterate the commission's position. Mrs. DeRose indicated that this should not be required and that if • the commission pursues a cease & desist order, Dr. Lackman will not only have difficulty demonstrating that the commission acted arbitrarily or capriciously, but also that she exhausted her administrative remedies. She concluded that she was not concerned with the strength of the record or the commission's case but did have concerns about the time and public relations difficulties which accompany such a suit. Fr. Bullene indicated that this concern could offer the opportunity to demonstrate to the neighborhood the importance and value of the designation. Mrs. Choitz recalled that there had been some animosity to designation at the time that the district was established, but, that she found that the opposition was not deep or extensive. She did observe that there had been considerable turnover of the properties since that time and emphasized the importance of maintaining current information on property ownership. Mr. Fine asked Mrs. DeRoso if she thought Dr. Lackman would be agreeable to a meeting with commission members to discuss the 'issue. Mrs. DeRose stated that her impression was that Dr. Lackman was primarily interested in deregulating the district at this time and that good public relations with other residents would be the most effective response on the part of the commission. She noted that one of Dr. Lackman's principal objections is that she was poorly informed from the outset as to the requirements of the district. She further indicated that this is principally due to the failure of the Liaison CommiVtee to maintain its necessary activities. Mr. Duvall indicated that one issue which had arisen was whether the five year review of standards which is allowed for in the guidelines had ever occurred. Mrs. Choitz indicated that an attempt had been made at the five year • point and that there had been a consensus at that time that it was not necessary, and the commission had not pressed for such a meeting. Mr. Oxian indicated that in a similar instance at Lincolnway East LHD, the council inquired as to whether a review had been requested, and finding that there had been no request, dispensed with the issue. Mr. Talley stated that he agreed with counsel that in the press the commission would appear badly in a case such as this, whereas the reality is that the standards belong to the neighborhood. 'Mr. Oxian indicated that he felt the commission should wait to see if Dr. Lackman actually sought legal representation. Mr. Talley stated that he felt the commission to be lax in reinforcing the sense of the special value of the historic districts while alienating residents with the brusque enforcement of standards. Mrs. Choitz indicated agreement with this point and proposed that it was necessary to organize regarding the proper maintenance and scheduling of Liaison activities. Mr. Oxian stated that he felt that individuals left the liaison offices due to a sense Liaison membership puts one in the role of an informer against one's neighbors. He stated that when individuals complain about the relationship of the commission with the neighborhood(s), that they should be encouraged to assume liaison duties. Mrs. Choitz pointed out that there were prescribed procedures for establishing the Liaison officers and that the procedures needed to be orderly and uniform. Mr. Oxian reminded her that she was the chair of the Districts Committee and that it was her responsibility to mobilize procedures for maintaining the Liaison Committees. Mrs. Choitz reminded him that these public activities would require greater financial resources than those required for the Landmarks Committee. Mr. Duvall reminded the commission that it does at this time -have some extensive • financial resources due to the late appropriation of our CDBG funding and that some of this could be applied to the necessary mailings. Mrs. Choitz indicated that these activities need to be ongoing and shouldn't be dependent on short—term devices. Mr. Talley asked what might be the turn—key to get started on rehabilitating the neighborhood relations. Mrs. Choitz indicated that good current ownership • information was primary. Mr. Oxian inquired what the funding availability was. Mr. Duvall stated that the CDBG funding for 1996 was $19000 of which some would be required for the proposed part-time employee. Mrs. Choitz asked what purpose this funding was targeted for. Mr. Duvall stated that in past years this funding had covered the expense of the full-time Administrative Assistant but that under present conditions, approximately one fourth would go for the salary of a part-time staff person for the remainder of the year leaving three quarters for other' discretionary expenditures. Mr. Oxian indicated that at this point we could probably afford a full-time employee for the duration of the year. Mr. Duvall stated that to find such a person, would require re -advertising and interviewing whereas to his 'knowledge, the part-time candidate was still available and interested in the position. Mr. Talley indicated that he felt it best to move forward. 'Mrs. Choitz inquired about temporary help. Mr. Oxian stated that the Administrative Assistant was required. Fr. Bullene suggested that the temp and permanent positions were not exclusive. Mr.I Talley moved that' the commission hire the part-time Administrative assistant for the fiscal term and employ additional temporary workers as needed for special projects. Mr. Borkowski seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Duvall suggested that the Budget Committee review the project requirements at their meeting and make recommendation for allocation of resources. Mr. Borkowski moved that the development of current property ownership list(s) be given priority as a special project. Mr. Talley seconded the motion. Fr. Bullene stated that the distribution o- activities and. responsibilities be left to the Director and Budget committees and that the commission not seek to micro -manage the work. Mr. Borkowski clarified his • motion that the Director be empowered to hire as required for the work. Mrs. DeRose sought to clarify that the motion would enable a temporary hire if the permanent employee proved problematic. Mr. Oxian noted that the permanent employee would require the review by the Executive committee. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Historic Districts Mrs. Choitz reported that she had not had further contact with the steering committee for the proposed St. Joseph Street District since the last meeting. 5. Historic Landmarks Mr. Oxian and Mr. Duvall reported that letters had been sent to the owners of 1631. Lincolnway West and 513 Harrison Avenue notifying them that these properties were under consideration for Local Landmark designation. He further reported the intention of the committee to correspond with the owners of the Oliver Powerhouse and the Palais Royale regarding such designation. Regarding standing recommendations to the County Council, Mr. Oxian reported that Olive Twp. School 412 and the Mishawaka Reservoir Caretakers house had both been established as Local Landmarks. 501 West Colfax has been sent to Common Council, however he had requested that the Public Hearing for it be delayed due to heavy council agendas. Furthermore, the five-year stay of demolition amendment had been called up but similarly continued. Mr. Duvall reported that neither Leeper Park nor the Brick Street proposal had been sent down but that the Leeper proposal was at this point ready to be submitted. Mr. Talley expressed some urgency about the submission of the • Leeper proposal in anticipation of several new wells to be driven there by the Water Works. Mr. Duvall reminded the commission that quite a few landmark proposals were accumulating at the Council level and suggested that the commission might want to set some priorities regarding the sequence with which these proposals receive the attention of the Common Council. Mr. Oxian observed that the landmark proposals with owner consent would sail through and that the proposals which would engage discussion are the five-year stay of demolition, Leeper Park and the Brick Streets. 5. Standards & Maintenance Mr.'Fine indicated that the committee had no report. 6. Personnel Mr. Oxian stated that he would call a committee meeting to interview the Administrative Assistant candidate. E. Staff Reports 1. Mr. Duvall reported the following C of A Staff approvals: a. 802 Arch'Avenue - in-kind roofing replacement. b. 1201 Riverside - tree removal and replacement. Regarding the DHPA Grant status, he reported that the status of the 1995-96 was essentially unchanged, the National Register nominations being completed and submitted and the Economic Benefits Study being outstanding. As Mrs. DeRbse had noted, a letter requesting completion had been sent, She stated that she was preparing to file a complaint should the product not be submitted. 3. Legal Mr. Duvall reported that violation letters had been sent regarding the following three problem properties: A) 725 Lincolnway East where a porch railing had been removed and screen inserted without COA. In telephone conversation the owner had indicated that he might address the on this evening but was aware that it would be more effective to apply for a COA and address the commission in relation to an application. Mr. Talley inquired what measures the commission might take with regard to this issue." Mrs. DeRose indicated that there had never been an occasion where an owner responded in no way to a request for an application. Mr. Oxian suggested leaving a month for the owner's reply before taking further action. B) 971 Riverside Drive where the owner was notified of Minimum Maintenance Standards regarding a faulty porch -railing. This Owner had called the office indicating thNt the repairs would be made. C) Mr. Oxian reported that a streetlight had been removed and inappropriately replaced with fiberglass without COA in the 1100 block of Jefferson. Mr. Talley suggested sending a letter to David Barts at AEP inviting him to the next commission meeting to discuss this problem. generically. Mr. Oxian stated that he felt AEP changes personnel at intervals and the agreements made with their staff are not transmitted at those occasions causing this type of problem to occur regularly. Mrs. Hostetler felt that a public meeting was not an appropriate forum for such discussions and recommended committee action. Mr. Oxian reiterated that this had occurred in the past but that it does not address the discontinuity which ensues following personnel. changes. He thought that we should try to be preemptive at the time of personnel changes. Noting that the commission is not necessarily aware of personnel changes, Mr.s Choitz suggested sending a plaque or something which could stay in the AEP office without regard to its occupant. Fr. Bullene recalled the previous • discussions regarding the tagging of streetlights with notification of protected status. Mr. Talley stated that he had investigated the methods and costs of these procedures, and Mr. Duvall confirmed that they had not been pursued to fruition. 4. Mr. Duvall reported on the continuing archaeological activities at the • 0 Hardy Manuel Log House. The Notre Dame Field School investigations received excellent press coverage but have concluded that this location was not used as a residential habitation during the Nineteenth Century and that the building must have been moved to the present location. This calls into question where the Manuel hoUQhown on the 1875 Atlas map was exactly located and whether this log house is in—fact that building. 5. Mr. Duvall reported .that there was once again an issue regarding the .residential subdivision of agricultural land which included an old family cemetery, in this case, the Price Family located near the corner of Peach and Crumstown Highway. The burial plot which contains' no visible headstones is proposed as an outlot, but the identified location may not be sufficiently precise and there is concern for the long—term maintenance of the outlot as the subdivision documents do not establish a homeowners association nor any commonly held features. The inference would be that the outlot would eventually revert to the county. Mr. Oxian indicated that the property might be vested to the Township Trustee and a marker placed by the Developer. 6. Mr. Duvall reported that the "Wenger Farmhouse", a Local Landmark located at 701 Pennsylvania had been raided by the police recently and 'subsequently vacated and sealed by Code Enforcement. At the Code Hearing, Ann Kolata of red vedopment had indicated the intention of the city to acquire the property a p[arg of the Southeast redevelopment program sometime early in 1997. V. Old Business There was no further old business considered. VI. New.Busine'ss Fr. Bullene inquired about the proposed redevelopment. of the Robertson's Building and whether there were preservation concerns. Mr. Duvall noted that to his understanding, the historical facades had .been destroyed when the metal clad facade was installed but that the developer intended to fairly traditional treatment to the new facade developments. Mr. Duvall *will pursue the development of the district mailing lists and printing -of Guidelines books utilizing that DHPA funding. VII. Hearing of Visitors Mr.. Borkowski introduced his son, Richard who was observing the meeting for his Boy Scout activities. VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters none IX. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT 41 APPLICATION -- 1996-0716 PROPERTY -- 725 Lincolnway East South Bend, IN OWNER -- Philip D. Kline DESIGNATION -- Edgewater Place Local Historic District RATING -- C/10 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT This residence was constructed by Whitcomb & Keller in 1924. The building is a vernacular or builder type known as a foursquare with detail influenced by the Prairie Style., The first owners of the house were Victor Freeman, a salesman for Studebaker, and his wife Anna. PROPOSED CHANGE This application was filed upon request of the commission following the execution of the described work. The work explicitly stated by the applicant on his application form is limited to installation of the screen panels. However Staff feels that the removal of the railing and balustrade is implicitly included in the application as is the screen door. STANDARDS The guidelines for the Edgewater Place Historic District indicate: II.D.1 — Required Existing original porches and steps including handrails, balusters, columns, brackets, tiles, and roof decorations shall be retained'or replaced with replicas of the same design and material when deteriorated beyond repair...... II.D.2 — Recommended When enclosing porches for heat conservation or other reasons, it should be done in a manner that does not alter the architectural character of the building. RECOMMENDATION The Standards are clear regarding this kind of alteration and have anticipated alteration of porches to allow use as controlled space while requiring that historical elements be retained or replaced. Typically, in a situation such as this the commission would request that the screen panels be placed on the inside of the balustrade to retain better public view of the historical feature. However, it would be acceptable to install replacement balustrade on the inside of the screen to avoid having to relocate the screening which has been installed. The screen door is appropriate to the style of the house. Staff recommends that the commission approve installation of the screen mesh and screen door. However, the guidelines indicate that replacement of the balustrade should be made a condition of this approval, and made to be included in the application. • DBD 8/9/96 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT • APPLICATION -- 1996-0717B PROPERTY -- 553 Edgewater Drive South Bend, IN OWNER -- Larry & Gina.DeLauruelle- DESIGNATION -- Edgewater Place Local Historic District STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE HISTORIC CONTEXT - This house appears to have been built by Whitcomb & Keller in 1920 for Joseph D. & Charlotte Loveland. However, the first residents listed were Charles and Edna Bender in 1921. The Benders purchased the property in 1924. Mr. Bender was employed as an assistant foreman at Studebaker's Plant #2. In 1943, the house was purchased by Aletha E. Whitcomb, the widow of Leslie whitcomb who had been a partner in the development of Edgewater Place. The residence is a one story Bungalow type executed in the Craftsman Style. A one bay garage is located at the southwest corner of the lot and is the subject of this application. Assessor records indicate that this outbuilding was probably constructed in 1924. PROPOSED CHANGE This application is the second part of a larger scope of work for the general rehabilitation of the garage. The first portion of the application which was approved by Staff included pulling the building into plumb and roofing • replacement. The owner wishes to enlarge the side entry door and replace the existing 32" door with a 36" door of similar style. STANDARDS The guidelines for the Edgewater Place Historic District indicate: II.C.l._Required Existing original windows and doors including ... hardware shall be retained or when deteriorated beyond repair replaced with duplicates of the original. II.C.3 Prohibited Existing original windows, doors, and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and reused in place. New window and door openings that would alter the scale and proportion of the building may not be introduced.... RECOMMENDATION Staff found the door in question sufficiently deteriorated to warrant replacement. The alteration of size and proportion is minor, especially considering that the door in question is not readily observed from the public street. THe proposed style of the door is appropriate to the building. Staff recommends approval of this application. DBD 8/9/96 U