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AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING
of the
HISTORIC PRESERVATION C=:IISSION
Regular monthly meeting
7:30 p.m.
Monday; December 16, 1996
County Commissioner's
Conference Room
7th Floor County City Bldg
I Call to Order
II. Roll Call.
III. Public Hearing
A. Certificates of Appropriateness
1. 66251 Cedar Rd. - Demolition of Summer Kitchen outbuilding
IV. Regular Business
A. Approval of Minutes
1. November 13; 1996
B. Treasurer's Report
C. Correspondence
D. Committee Reports
1. Budget & Finance
2. Legal
3. Historic Districts
a. Project Access
b. Madison Hospital
't. Historic Landmarks
a. Status of recommendations to Common Council
1) .501 West Colfax
2) Leeper. Park LL proposal
3) Brick Streets
+) 513 Harrison Avanue
5) 1631 Lincolnway West
5. Standards & Maintenance
a. Leeper Island Wall standards
E. Staff Reports
1. C of A Staff approvals
a. 9313 Riverside Drive - removal of fallen tree
b. 971 Riverside Drive - in-kind replacement of
2. DHPA Grant status
a.1996-97
1) Selection of Consultants
3. East Bank Heritage Tourism Grant
'�. Personnel
b. renewal of Administrative Assistant agreement
5. 1996 calender.
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
A. First Reading Local Landmark designation
1) 701 S. Chapin - Oliver Powerhouse
2) 52939 U.S. 33 North - Blal:e Gardens
3) v0 t V4 1 Lafayette - "..�dison School
B. AppoiiiLment of ".;ominatin6 Cc,rmaiLtee
C. Preservation iTeek 1997
VII. Bearing of Visitors
VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
IX. Adjournment_
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
APPLICATION -- 1996-1203
PROPERTY --66251 Cedar Road
Wakarusa, IN (Madison Township, St. Joseph County)
OWNER -- Arlene Stump et al (Lloyd Geyer heirs)
DESI07ATION -- Local Landmark
RATING -- S111
Note: the survey cards prepared in 1979 on the card type then used
for such do not indicate the survey rating. The table found in the
Summary Report lists the Bichle log house at this site separately
but groups the other house and farm buildings together with a
collective rating.
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
(See attached history)
This site_was apparently first occupied by George Bickle (Bickel ?) who
constructed the log house in 1853..According to a newspaper account of unmown
origin found in our files, Mrs. Ida Geyer stated that the log house we she'
recalled being afraid of in her youth and later became her home had at some
time been moved. We may infer however that this relocation was within the
bounds of the farm property, and probably not of a great distance. The early
Bickle and later Geyer families resided in the log house until 1395 when the
• present4armhouse was constructed.
The "summer house" presently under consideration is dated on the survey card
as being constructed in 1395. However we have found no evidence confirming'
this date which corresponds to the known construction date of the farmhouse
which was and is quite ornate though modest in scale.
Several of the Geyer children were apparently born in.the lo„ house and there
is no indication of any other structure having been transitional between.these
residences. However the 2/2 window style would suggest an earlier date for
this building. It may be possible that this building was constructed as an
office for the sawmill operation which proceeded and enabled the farm
operation or.that this buil.ding.was relocated to its present site.
It would appear from the organization of data on the survey cards and summary
report that the log house is given special emphasis and that the barn is
considered an outstanding resource. The significance of the house which has
been extensively altered and the summer house which has, been somewhat altered
and is more humble in character appears to be of an ensemble nature a:
contributing; to .an "nusually compl_ot.e farmyard sot -piece.
PROPOSED CHANGE
The owners propose to demolish the summer house
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPOP.T
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STANDARDSThe landmark standards for group B Landmarks state that:
D. Demolition
Historic Landmarks shall not be demolished. V711en a Landmark 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 exterior and interior of the landmark. The person or agency
responsible for the demolition of the landmark shall be responsible for his
documentation.
The commission has further prescribed the following requirements for
demolition by resolution. (see attached Demolition Standards)
RECOMMENDATION
With regard to the criteria noted above for the justification of demolition,
the owners have submitted a continuation sheet to their application (see
attachment) describing this building's state of deterioration and their
opinion of its level of hazard. They have further submitted an estimate for
the rehabilitation of the structure. Staff does note that the scope of wort:
described in this estimate includes items not noted in the description of the
state of'deterioration (i.e. vinyl siding).
As of this date the Staff has not had an opportunity to visit the site to make
firsthand observations of the conditions there. This is due to:
1) the date of receipt of the application.
• 2) inclement weather during the intervening period.
and
3) the remoteness of the location.
The applicants' local representative has graciously agreed to waive the
statutory requirement for hearing of this case at the December meeting and as
of this date we anticipate receiving this waiver. Staff has therefore prepared
no rec6mmendation as of this date.
DBD
12/11/96
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66251 Cedar Road
• Historical Notes:
Settlement in Madison Township did not begin until the 1840's, making it one
of the latest settled areas in St. Joseph County. At that time, it was largely
marshlands and was covered with heavy timber. Numberous sawmills were set up
to clear the land.
The first recorded owner of this 160 acre property on Cedar Road was Joseph C.
Gier. It was granted to him in 1847 by the United States Government through
an Act of Congress "to raise for a limited time, an additional military force
and for other purposes." The grant was deposited in the general land office,
warrent No. 26,441, and was signed in 1851 by President Millard Filmore.
Joseph Gier died, however, in 1852, and ownership of the property went to
his widow, Christina, and their only son, George Gier. Christina married
George Bickle, of Elkhart County, the following year, and he built this log
house the same year, 1853. It is 1 1/2 stories high, built of yellow poplar
and oak timbers hewn to 8" x 12" and notched to lock at the corners. Wooden
wedges were driven into the cracks and plastered with clay on the outside.
Inside, the walls were left rough and whitewashed.
In 1864, George Gier died and, in September of that year, his share in the
property was sold by the guardian of his estate to George Bickle. In October
of 1864, George and Christina Bickle sold the property to James Finney of Elk-
hart County for $15,00. He sold it on December 30, 1880 to John W. Albert and
Charles F. Geyer for $2,800. John Albert sold his share to Geyer in 1882.
Charles F. Geyer was born in LaPorte County on October 15, 1857. His father,
Jacob, was born in Stolsbury-on-the-Rhine, Germany. At the age of 18, Jacob
sailed to the United States, landing in New York, and made his way to Toledo,
Ohio, then to St. Joseph County. His first job here was working on the Lake
Shore Railroad. He moved to LaPorte County to begin farming and he married
Regina Nusselman, a native of Alsace, France. They had 13 children, includ-
ing Charles. The family moved to German Township in St. Joseph County, and
then to Marshall County where Jacob Geyer remained until his death in 1904
at the age of 76.
When Charles Geyer purchased this farm in 1880, he named it the Park Farm.
Only twenty-three years old, he soon became a prominent farmer and sawmill
operator in Madison Township. He lived in the log house, and in 1886, he
married Ida Strope, daughter of A. J. and Catherine Strope, early settlers
in the community. Charles and Ida lived in the log house until 1895, when
they built the present two-story, vernacular style farm house. Charles
Geyer was an extensive traveler, having visited the World's Fairs in Chicago,
Buffalo, New York, and St. Louis. His refined taste in architecture gained
through this travel was reflected in the buildings he constructed on the
Park Farm. The house had finely carved decorative woodwork on both the in-
terior and exterior, and the large barn, built on massive stone foundations,
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66251 Cedar Road
Historical Notes - Page 2
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Ton children were born to Charles and Ida Geyer, five of them were born in
the log house. One of their children, Lloyd H. Geyer, owns the farm today.
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Source of Information
Elkhart Truth undated article
Howard, Timothy, A History of St. Joseph County, Indiana (1907), P. 1131
Atlases: 1075, 1929
Deed Books: No. Al, page |OU
No. 35, page 369
No. 65, page 128
No. 68, page 510
No, 81, page 450
No. 81, page 451
No. 89, page 31
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Approved by the Uistocic Preservation Commission, 3-1.6-92.
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DEMOLITION STANDARDS: LANDMARKS/HISTORIC DISTRICTS
Demolition. Demolition of a historic landmark or significant
building in a historic district is disfavored and requires a
certificate of appropriateness. Such a certificate of
appropriateness shall be granted only if the owner demonstrates
by submission of substantial, competent evidence that:
a'� The property in its current condition is uneconomical or in
a substantial state of disrepair, deterioration, or structural
instability not created by the owner;
b\ Historically appropriate renovation or rehabilitation is
either technically or economioally impr,aotioal; and
c) The owner has investigated and considered all reauonab'le
alternatives to demolition, not simply the least expensive
alternatives, and that all such alternatives such as sale,
rental, or lease of the property have failed or with reasonable
likelihood will fail or will not earn a fair economic return on
value.
. Continuation Sheet
66251 Cedar Road
This is a proposal to demolish the summer house on the farmstead at
66251 Cedar Road. The building has deteriorated to the point that
it is unsafe. There are no available means of financing the
repairs that would be necessary to restore the building.
The farmstead was owner -occupied (Lloyd and Mary Geyer) at the time
the ordinance was adopted. The farmstead is now rented out by the
current owners, the children of Lloyd and Mary Geyer, and the
childrens' spouses.
The summer house has been used for many years as a garage. Its
foundation has deteriorated enough so that the building represents
a hazard, especially to the children that now live on the property.
Among other needs in addition to rebuilding the foundation, the
roof is leaking and the shingles need to be replaced.
The estimated cost for restoring the building is $14,762 (see
attached estimate). No funds are available for restoration. The
rental income from the property barely pays the expenses for
maintenance, repair and taxes for the house and barn. Priority
must be placed on maintaining the house as a safe and comfortable
place to live. As can be expected, the maintenance requirements
for the house are substantial. For example, it was necessary
• recently to completely reshingle the roof of the house.
The current owners note that they were not parties to the original
agreement to put the summer house into historic preservation, and
that the preservation ordinance was neither recorded in the land
records of St. Joseph County at the time the ownership of the
property was transferred to them, nor is it currently recorded.
Owners:
Arlene Marie and Leighton Stump, Wakarusa, Indiana
Jimmie Dale and Eleanor J. Geyer, Greenville, South Carolina
Richard Eugene and Patricia M. Geyer, Mt. Airy, Maryland
Frederick Pierce and Judy Geyer, Columbia City, Indiana
• MINUTES OF'THE REGULAR MEETING
of the
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Regular Monthly Meeting County Commissioner's
7:30 p.m. Conference Room
Monday November 13, 1996 7th Floor County -City Building
I. Call to Order
John Oxian, president of the commission, brought the meeting to order -at 7:35
p.m.
II. Roll Call
Commission members present .were: John Borkowski, Martha -Choitz, Adrian Fine,
John Oxian, J. Edward Talley, & Jerry Wiener.
Commission staff present was: David Duvall, director, and Aladean DeRose,
counsel.
Also attending the meeting were: Kenneth P. Fedder,'Ralph M. Williams, Bevin
Williams, Gabriel Shakour, and Donald Sporleder.
III. Public Bearing
A. Certificates.of Appropriateness
1) 1996-1024-8, 1319 East Wayne Street - Construction of rear yard privacy
fence.
• Mr. Duvall presented the,Staff Report and distributed photographs. Mr. Shakour
briefly addressed the commission to clarify the location of the proposed
section of fence. Mrs. Hostetler moved that the coamission approve the
application. Mr. Borkowski seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously
B. Second Reading for Local Landmark Designation
Mr. Oxian introduced the- two proposals indicating that they were both of
concrete block construction, a type not represented by any existing landmark.
Although both are vacant and boarded, he noted that they both retain high
levels of integrity.
1) 513 North IIarrison Avenue
Mr. Duvall presented the Staff Report. Mrs. Sporleder inquired about the
ownership of this property. Mr. Duvall responded that the owner is a Robert
Fouts. She also inquired as to how long it had been boarded. Mr. Oxian stated
that it had been at least 5 years. Mrs. Choitz inquired whether the Colfax
Cultural Center had interest in the building; The answer to this was not
known. Mrs. Sporleder asked whether the building fell within any identified
district. Mr. Oxian replied in the negative stating that this was not really
relevant but that it might be included in a Lincolnway West District should
one come to pass.
Mr. Choitz moved -to recormnend the building Lo the Con1mon Council for
establishment as a Local Landmark. Mrs. Petrass seconded the motion. The
motion passed with all members voting aye except for Mrs. Sporleder who
abstained.
2) 1631 Lincolnway West
Mr. Duvall presented the Staff Report. Mrs. Sporleder inquired about the
ownership of this property.
Mr. Duvall
responded that the
owner is C&C
Property Management Co. Inc.
and that this
is the only property
listed in the
city under this ownership.
He indicated
that it has'a local
address. Mrs.
DeRose asked who the resident
agent•is. Mr.
Duvall stated that
there had been
• a previous ownership in an individuals name and at the same address and that
staff had notified'this individual early in the year but that in the interim,
the listed ownership had so changed which had delayed the presentation of this
nomination to this time. He did not have the file material directly available
to .identify this individual's name. Mrs. DeRose indicated concern that the
Common Council will need to be satisfied that the notification was complete.
Mr. Duvall noted that the building had recently been cited by the Dept. of
Code Enforcement and that demolition had bee ordered by their Hearing Officer.
A letter had been filed i -with the Hearing Officer, however the Director of Code
Enforcement had not been present at the hearing and had not been able discuss
the pending Landmark. Mr. Talley asked how these procedures would affect Code
Enforcements actions. Mr.. Oxian indicated that the Director had been contacted
and that they could delay their demolition as a courtesy to the commission but
this was not required or binding. Mrs. Sporleder moved to table the matter to
allow for identification of the local resident agent of the holding
corporation. Mr. Talley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously
Mr. Talley moved to suspend the agenda for purpose of hearing the visitors
with concerns about the Blake Gardens proposed .Landmark. Mrs. Sporleder
seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mr. Fedder introduced himself
as the counsel for Ralph Williams & Associates and addressed the commission on
behalf'of his clients. Ile noted that he believed the address given on the
agenda to be mistaken, giving 52939 U.S. 33 North as the -address which is
being used to identify this property. The site was formerly developed as a
Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge.
• He noted that his client had 'recently acquired this property with the
intention of redeveloping it as a hotel/motel/restaurant "hub". He indicated
that some of the Garden area would be retained in the new development but that
some considerable area was proposed for fill activities. His client had
received notice of this meeting and wished to present their preliminary
intentions, being unclear as to the intentions of the commission.
Mr. Oxian suggested that a special committee should be formed from the
commission to discuss the project with the developers. Mr. Fedder stated that.,
he appreciated this concern. He appointed Mrs. Sporleder as chair with Mr.
Talley and Mrs. Choitz completing the -committee. Mr. Duvall inquired about
the proposed schedule for the development. Mr. Fedder conferred with Mr.
Williams who concurred that the project development was at a point to proceed
directly and quickly. Mr. Fedder stated that although they had been aware of
the general site feature, the action of the commission had taken them entirely
by surprise. He stated that the owners could meet with the committee in the:
very near future.
Mr. Oxian moved to accept the committee report and proceed with first reading
at the December meeting. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
IV. Regular Business
A. Approval of Minutes
1. October 21, 1996
Mr. Oxian submitted notes on two corrections. Mr. Borkowski moved that the
• October minutes be approved as corrected. Mr. Wiener seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
B. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Wiener stated that there was no report but asked whether the President had
arranged for a meeting with the representatives city administration. Mr.
• Oxian indicated. that he intended to seek this meeting in the following week.
C. Correspondence
Mr. Duvall indicated that the office had received new copy of the CRP Part 61
procedures for Historic Preservation Programs and a Worldwide Web access guide
from the National Park Service.
Ile indicated that two letters had been sent to Jack Roberts, Director of
Madison Hospital pertaining to the complaints received by the commission
about the level of noise from their new building and the right of way for the
pedestrian river path.
D. Committee Report:;
1. Budget & Finance
Mr. Oxian stated there was no business to report
3. Legal
Mr. Oxian indicated that
he had approached
Common Council
member Lucke about
the ability of the commission
to petition
the Common
Council for delay of
demolition of a Landmark
(often referred to
as the five
year ordinance). Mr.
Lucke had indicated that
the council could
entertain a
resolution affirming
the opinion given by their attorney allowing repeated
requests for such a
delay.
Returning to the issue of correspondence, Mrs. Choitz, inquired whether any
response had been received from Madison Center. She observed that -she had gone
• to the site for personal observation . Mr. Duvall indicated that he had also
made personal observation of the noise problems. Mr. Talley indicated that he
had met with Don Fozo of the Building Department. Mr. Pozo will be meeting
with Mr. Urbanski, the facility manager, on Friday to present a letter from
the Building Commissioner stating that the building is in compliance with the
existing ordinance. Ile indicated that the next point in the process is to
discuss with Ann -Carol Simons of'the City Attorney's office. Iie indicated that
he had been drawn. in by personal contacts with the concerned residents. The
outside lights have been put on a timer.
Mrs. Choitz wished to be on record that the commission was addressing these
issues on behalf of the residents. There was discussion about whether to refer
the issue to committee. It was finally determined that Mr. Tally. would
continue. to act as point person for the commission to organize a meeting with
Madison Center administration to include Mrs. Hostetler as a resident of the
affected district.and other pertinent city officials along with the plaintiff
residents.
4. IIistoric N!,Lricts
Choitz, co-chair of the committee, reported that the Project Access was
proceeding, hr.ing mot cciLh constituents from Past, Wayne Street and Ed-ewater
Place disLricts (two meetings each). The East Wayne group had indicated that
they did still have a liaison group on paper at least but that they had failed
to communicate this to the commission. The Edgewater meeting had yielded
several parties interested in assuming the Liaison responsibilities. She added
that the committee hoped to move forward to the review and revision if
• required of the standards with these groups. The neat neighborhood meetings
for other districts will not continence until March, however the corr:miuee will
continue to work with these two groups through the winter to develop their
organizational capability.
She stated that she was generally encouraged by the proceedings. Mrs.
Sporleder asked Mrs. Choitz to characterize the attitude which she found among
the attenders, of these meetings. She stated that she found them to be
• disgruntled. That in Wayne Street supporters are aware that Lliere is
resistance to the district and that supporters who attended the meeting are
somewhat afraid of losing the benefits of designation. In Edgewater, she
found attenders to be, enthusiastic but .vary concerned about the affects of
certain property owners on the district in general. Mrs. Hostetler, co-chair,
indicated that there was much frustration with the effectiveness of Code
Enforcement in the neighborhood. Mrs. DeRose indicated that she meets with
Cathy Dempsey, Director of Code Enforc(-m(-,,nt, weekly and can transmit such
complaints to her if provided with them. Mr. Oxian indicated that this was one
more cause for the commission to seek the reorganization with the City which
has been suggested.
Mrs. DeRose asked whether the attendees at the East Wayne Street meeting were
all of the "old -guard". Mrs. Choitz responded that there were several newer
residents in attendance.. Mr. Oxian noted that he had heard that several new
residents had been motivated to move into the neighborhood because it was
designated. Mrs. Hostetler recalled that there. was one man in attendance who
had lived there his whole life, his'father having been a salesman for Whitcomb
& Keller. Mrs. Choitz noted that he had not attended the meetings about the
original designation.
5. Historic Landmarks
Mr. Oxian, cliair of the Landmarks Committee, reported the recommendation of
the committee for the designation of:
1) 701 S. Chapin Street -the Oliver Powerhouse
Mr. Talley moved that the commission proceed with this, nomination. Mrs.
. Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
2) 52939 U.S. 33 North - Blake Gardens
Mr. Oxian noted that this determination was considered earlier in the meeting.
3) 304
IT Lafayette Boulevard - Madison School
Mr. Oxian moved that the commission proceed with this, nomination. Mrs.
Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously_.
Mr. Oxian reported that he and Mr, Talley had attended the public meeting to
consider the fate of Muessel School. Although a vote was taken, the results
were not reported. He indicated that the committee appeared to have been
selected with the criteria of supporting school administration desires.
Mr. Talley also observed that he. believed a significant number of the
attenders were not property owners in the neighborhood. Mr. Oxian noted that a
significant number ,of the attenders were owners and he believed that this
group supported retaining the existing building. He indicated" that a
committee meeting would be held to discuss the schools issue. Ile also noted
that a bond issue would need to pass before the 'plans to replace the building
could proceed.
"r. Oxian then reported on the status of recommerrdati.ons previously made by
the ('1ommission:
A) 501 West Colfax - this recommendation is still tabled.
B) Leeper Park - Leeper Park is tabled, but leas been scheduled for Public
Hearing at the Common Council on November 25. Mr. Talley indicated that his
impressions from the Parks Department were still sornewliat tentative but that
they were not in active opposition. Mr. Oxian noted that in meeting with
• concerned parties from Parks and other agencies, he had suggested minor
changes in the standards changing a shall to a should would be acceptable to
allow more discretion on. the part of the commission. 'Mr. Talley expressed his
mild frustration with the delays in this designation process which has been
muchtoo drawn-out. Mr. Oxian added that it had been agreed at this meeting
that the standards would not be included in the ordinance itself. 'Mr. Talley
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asked, whether the commission needed to vote on the modification of the
standards. Mr. Oxian answered in the negative,
C) Brick Streets Local Landmark Ordinance
Mr. Oxian reported that a meeting with the
been arranged to discuss this recommendation.
c. Dedications etc.
City Engineer and his staff had
1) North Pumping Station
Mr. Oxian passed around the photographs from the dedication of the North
Pumping Station. Mr. Talley noted that there was excellent press coverage of
the event. Mr. Oxian observed that lie believed the event would have been
better attended with more advance publicity. Mr. Talley indicated that he
believed that the this feeling was shared in the administration. He also noted
that there had bee a great demand for the reprints of the program.
?) 16581 Chandler Blvd. - WPA
This dedication was canceled due to the unavailability of press coverage.
3) Third Courthouse dome disassembly
Mr. Talley noted that there had been good press coverage. Ile feels that a
certificate needs to be prepared to go to those who received the pieces. _He
also felt that the Director should be authorized to distribute the pieces
still stored to the Indiana State Museum. The Iiannah Lindel Museum, NIRS, and
Mishawaka Public Library received their pieces at the ceremony. Mr. Duvall
observed that the pieces for the new dome were parked on a truck on Main
Street and that members might be interested.to look at those before assembly.
5. Standards •,aintenance
Nr. Fine, chair, announced that this committee had met to.discuss the Leeper
Island wall and the proposed method of its repair. Mr. Oxian had not attended
this meeting but observed that the commission had only approved the
replacement at the upstream point of the island. His recollection was that the
proposed method of replacement had not been adopted for future extensions of
this work but that the issue of extending approval of this method to other `
sections had been referred to the this committee. In his meeting with John
Stacotti and the Parks Dept., he had been left with the impression that they
would appreciate the extending of this approval to include the rest of this
wall. "sir. Talley recollected that the approval previously granted from the
commission had been limited to the area stated on the application and that the
chair had at that time wislied to extend the approval to include a wider arca
but that the issue had been referred to committee to identify alternative
methods (')) which might be approved for the extension of the restoration of
the wall. lie st�lted that this «gas not to be understood as an approval of the
extension of this WoriC. Mr. Duvall ,Mated that his understandinG of the.. r,Q�1
is that the commission can identify procedures whic,i it would recommen d(I
appropriate but that such may not be stated in such a way that it — a
requirement that one of these method,; be followed, precluding the
appropriateness of yet unidentified courses of action. Mr. Oxian stated that
the parties with whom he had discussed the issue just wanted some assurance
that certain idefitified methods would be acceptable to the commission for
their planning process. Mrs Sporleder sought clarification on the relative
specificity of the solutions being sought to be described. Mr. Oxian indicated
that very generalized descriptions were the goal of this exercise.
THe. subject was returned to committee.
G. Personnel
Mr. Duvall reported no new items for discussion.
E. Staff Reports
1) Staff Approvals
Mr. Duvall reported the following Staff approvals:
a. 1319 East Wayne Street - removal of rear yard tree causing damage to
garage.
This application was related to the item considered at this same address
earlier in" the meeting. Mr. Duvall stated that by his reading of the
standards, this COA was not required due to the size of the tree and its
affect on an adjacent structure but that the applicant had desired the COA to
resolve possible difficulties with his neighbor. Mr. Duvall indicated that he
had discussed the matter with the neighbor and all was mutually acceptable.'
b. 909 Riverside Drive. - In-kind gutter replacement.
c. 742 Sancome - Removal and replacement of storm damaged tree; roofing
shingle and half -round gutter; chain-link fence gate; concrete walk; well cap
and brick knee -wall at front steps; and removal of volunteer trees causing
damage to the well.
2) DHPA Grants
a) 1995-96
1. Regarding the DHPA Grant status, Mr. Duvall reported that the State Review
Board had met on Wednesday October 16. The North Pumping Station was
recommended to the Keeper of the National Register. Tlie Northern Indiana
College/South Bend Chilled Plow nomination failed for lack of a second to the
• motion to so recommend it. Mr. Duvall accounted that Ms. Glory -June Grieff had
spoken to the issue of its integrity but that the DHPA Staff had expressed
Fconcerns in this regard which the board took as a caution. IIe felt that they
had missed the point of the city planning significance of the structure when
the DHPA staff emphasized the alterations to the building as its uses changed.
Mr. Fine expressed incredulity that the staff tool: such a dim view of an
application for which they had provided grant funding. Mrs. Choitz asked if
this could be resubmitted. Mr Duvall indicated that it could be, especially if
there were a willing developer. The St. Casimir's Parish_ District was very
well received and even lauded by the board and was recommended to the Keeper
of the National. Register. The Board also forwarded the Studebaker Carpentry
Shop to the Keeper for a determination of eligibility as the present owner has
registered objection to its being listed.
2. Mr: Duvall presented the product of The Economic Benefits Study. Heindicated that the document had just been received in the last week and that
he had not had time to review it in depth. Four copies have been forwarded to
the DHPA.
b. Proposals have been received for the 1996-1997 DIIPA grant cycle project2.
L"r. Duvall indicated that he had, not had sufficient time to review them
critically. IIe asked thaL the co=ission empower the executive committee to
consider these and approve selections of consultant.
b) Mr. Duvall indicated that the DHPA grant cycle applications had been
• submitted. Mr. Oxian indicated that the re -survey for the County which was
incliided in this application should include New Carlisle. Mr. Duvall indicated
tale proposal included all- towns e:;cept: South.Bend and Mishawaka.
3. Legal
..,Irs. DeRose had no additional report beyond the issues discussed above.
• V. Old Business
A. 201 North Michigan - Palais Royale local Landmark designation continued
From the September meeting.
.�x . Osian acknowledged a letter from Anne Kolata of the Dept. of Redevelopment
indicating that they would prefer to await completion of the current
rehabilitation of the facility before designation but that there would be no
objection to designation at that time. Be accepted the supposition of this
letter and allowed that the item may remain tabled for the duration and
instructed the Director to solicit periodic reports on the status of this
wort:.
VI. New Business
No new business was considered.
.'1r. Talley indicated that the Liaison Committee of Riverside Drive LIID would
be meeting on the following Thursday.
VII. Bearing of Visitors
74r. Sporleder spoke to the immediacy of the threat to the Blake Gardens site.
There was some discussion about how to leagally describe the area to be
landmarked as it would not be the entire site.
Mr. Duvall observed that the same problem would arise with the Oliver
Powerhouse.
VIII. Aunouncements & Miscellaneous Matters
none
• PX. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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9,a LANDSCAPES
STANDARDS AND CRITERIA
1101 FOR BLAKE GARDENS
AN HISTORIC VERNACULAR LANDSCAPE
The Landscapes - Specific Standard and Criteria was financed in part with funds from the National Park Service, U.S.
Department of the Interior, through the Massachusetts Histories! Commission, Secretary of State Michael Joseph
Connolly, Chairman, and adopted for use by the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph
County, Indiana, by permission of the Environment Department, City of Boston, Massachusetts, by Michael A.
Cannizzo, Staff Architect, 1996.
9.1 Introduction
In these guidelines the verb Should indicates a recommended
course of action; the verb Shall indicates those actions
which are specifically required to preserve and protect significant
architectural elements.
2. The intent of these standards and criteria is to preserve the overall
character and appearance of Blake Gardens, including its
Spatial Organization, Topography, Vegetation, Circulation, Water
Features, Furnishings and Objects, Structures and Architectural
Materials.
3. The standards and criteria acknowledge that there will be changes
to the landscape and are intended to make the changes sensitive to the
historic character of the landscape.
4. Each property will be separately studied to determine if a later addition(s)
and/or alteration(s) can, or Should , be removed.
5. Since it is not possible to provide one general guideline, the following
factors that will be considered in determining whether a later addition(s)
and/or alterations) can, or Should , be removed include:
a. Compatibility with the original property's integrity in scale, materials
and character.
b. Historic association with the property.
c. Quality in design and execution of the addition/alteration.
d. Functional usefulness.
6. Proposals for special activities and events which cause significant
impacts or require permanent or even semi-permanent (seasonal)
structures or facilities Shall not be permitted.
7. The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph
County recommends that the work proposed to the landscape be
executed with the guidance of landscape professional with expertise
with historic landscapes.
8. The land, island(s), lighting, topography, vistas, vegetation, circulation,
architectural elements, structures, spatial organization, park furniture,
sewer covers, electrical and water vault and/or manhole covers, are
subject to the terms of the landscape guidelines herein stated.
9. Items under Historic Preservation review include but are not limited to the
following:
9.2 Spatial Organization
(includes Views, Vistas, Landscape Spaces, etc.)
Refer to Sections 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7 and 9.8 for additional
Standards and Criteria that may apply.
1. Views and vistas are among the most important aspects of a landscape,
therefore, they Should be maintained and preserved.
2. All views, vistas, landscape spaces located in the area of the Blake
Gardens Shall be preserved. All views, vistas, landscape spaces
located adjacent to the ponds and Juday Creek Shall also be
preserved. This Shall include the island(s), bridges, fountains(s), pump
house, pier(s), benches, tables, concrete walls and balustrades. All
views, vistas and landscape spaces Shall also include the entirety of
Juday Creek, the floodway and the flood plain, the creek bank as well as
the area lying between the roadway of Cleveland Road and the gardens,
the abandoned traction company rail right-of-way and the gardens, the
parking lot(s) and the gardens, as well as the area between the gardens
and U. S. 33 North, also referred to as Dixie Highway.
(See attached map, page 17, for locations)
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3. Original or late; contributing spatial organizational features Shall be
retained in their existing configuration and Shall be retained in their
existing configuration and Shall be maintained through proper drainage,
access and erosion control, pruning and removal of invasive vegetation or
otherwise using recognized horticultural and soil management practices.
4. Alteration of existing or addition of new spatial organizational features will
be considered if they do not alter the basic concept of the historic
landscape design.
5. Deteriorated or missing spatial organizational features Shall be
replaced with features that match the original in form, shape, color and
texture.
6. When replacement of features is necessary, it Should be based on
physical or documentary evidence.
7. If using the same material is not technically or economically feasible,
then compatible substitute materials may be considered.
8. Important visual connections between spaces within the landscape Shall
be retained by maintaining vegetation, circulation and topography
features which contribute to these visual relationships.
9. The historic spatial and functional relationship of circulation systems,
water features and structures Shall be preserved by maintaining the
massing of adjacent vegetation, vistas, or other associated features.
10. Maintenance of removal of, and additions of vegetation materials and
features Should consider maintaining existing or intended vistas and
spaces, screening intrusions, creating new spaces where appropriate and
maintaining defined areas of shade and sun.
11. The form and shape of individual spaces and their associated vertical
elements Shall be retained in order to preserve the historic relationships
of the landscape. Examples include the relationship between open fields
and hedgerows or the width and length of an allee.
12. Moving or demolishing historic structures that would alter spatial and
visual relationships in the landscape Shall not be allowed.
13. Construction of new structures that would alter historic spatial and visual
relationships in the landscape Shall not be allowed.
14. Intrusive views or new construction may be screened with compatible
fencing or plant material so long as the screening would not detract from
the historic character of the landscape.
9.3 Topography
(includes the Shape, Slope, Elevation, Contour of land forms and Ground
Plane, etc.)
Refer to Sections 9.2, 9.4, 9.5, 9.8, 9.9 and 9.10 for additional
Standards and Criteria that may apply.
1. All locations and items listed in 9.2.2 Shall also apply to this section and
Shall be preserved.
2. Original or later contributing topographical features Shall be retained
in their existing configuration and Shall be maintained through proper
drainage, access and erosion control, and recognized soil management
practices.
3. Alteration of existing or addition of new topographical features will be
considered if they do not alter the basic concept of the historic landscape
design.
4. Natural features (e.g. rock outcropping) which are integrated into the
landscape Shall be treated as part of the overall design and Shall be
retained.
5. Deteriorated or missing topographical features Shall be replaced with
materials that match the original in form, shape, color and texture.
6. When replacement of materials or features is necessary, it Should be
based on physical or documentary evidence.
7. If using the same material is not technically or economically feasible,
then compatible substitute materials may be considered.
8. Wherever appropriate, plant materials rather than structural materials
Should be used to solve erosion problems. Repair of all man-made
objects and structures is strongly encouraged.
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9,4 Vegotation
(includes Trees, Shrubs, Ground Covers, Hedges, Allees, Fields, Forests,
Planting Beds, etc.)
Refer to Sections 9.2, 9.31 9.5, 9.7, 9.81 9.9 and 9.10 for additional
Standards and Criteria that may apply.
Refer to Section 9.2.2 for items within this section which Shall be
preserved. Also included in this section Shall be the diverse variety of
trees, shrubs, bushes and other vegetation which may or may not be
indigenous to this region. Lists of such types of vegetation can be
found in lists and inventories which were published in plans and reports
of Blake Gardens.
2. Original or later contributing vegetation materials and features Shall
be retained in their existing configuration and Shall be maintained
through proper horticultural management practices.
3. Alteration of existing or addition of new vegetation materials and features
will be considered if they do not alter the basic concept of the historic
landscape design.
4. Deteriorated or missing vegetation materials and features Shall be
replaced with materials that match the original in size, shape, color, form
and texture.
5. When replacement of vegetation materials and features is necessary, it
Should be based on physical or documentary evidence and be
compatible with existing conditions.
6. If using the same vegetation material is not technically or economically
feasible, then compatible substitute vegetation materials may be
considered if they convey the same growth habit, form, foliage and
bloom characteristics as the historic plant.
7. Existing healthy vegetation material Shall be retained unless it is part of
a later non -compatible design or is volunteer vegetation inconsistent with
the original design.
8. Consideration for removal of existing healthy vegetation materials and
features will be given when it is in conflict with the original design intent of
the landscape, such as when an important vista has become overgrown
or when plants have grown out of scale with their intended purpose.
9. Maintenance of, removal of, and additions of vegetation materials and
features Should consider maintaining existing or intended vistas and
spaces, screening intrusions , creating new spaces where appropriate
and maintaining defined areas of shade and sun.
10. Invasive vegetation Shall be removed whenever technically feasible and
Shall be replaced with appropriate vegetation consistent with the original
design of the garden and With current factors such as security, ecological
conditions and wildlife management practices.
11. Hazardous plants or portions of plants Should be removed promptly.
12. Plants with diseases that are difficult or not practical to control or cure
Should be removed promptly to prevent their infection of other plants.
13. Mutilated or distorted plants Should be removed.
14. Plant replacements Should be added on a schedule that will insure a
continuity in the landscape design.
15. Existing vegetation Shall be protected adjacent construction activities by
fencing the root system prior to the start of construction.
16. All future plantings Shall be guided by original drawings and sketches of
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9.5 Circulation
(includes Roads, Paths, Parkways, Drives, Trails, Walks, etc.)
Refer to Sections 9.2, 9.4, 9.6, 9.8, 9.9 and 9.10 for additional
Standards and Criteria that may apply.
1. The following Shall be preserved: All steps, terraces, bridges,
walkways, piers, water inlets and outlets, docks, pump house(s),
fountains, walls, garden and street furniture, island(s), curbing(s),
benches, lagoons, ponds, trees, shrubs, flowers, plants, vegetation,
slopes, hills, terraces, and water flow.
2. Original or later contributing layouts of walks, roads, paved areas,
bridges, structures, ponds, lagoon(s), water inlets and outlets, etc., Shall
be retained and maintained.
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3. Alteration of existing or addition of new circulation layouts will be
considered if it can be shown that better site circulation is necessary and
that the alteration does not alter the basic concept of the historic
landscape design.
4. When replacement of circulation layouts is necessary, it Should be
based on physical or documentary evidence.
5. Original or later contributing circulation materials and features Shall be
retained and, if necessary, repaired by patching, piecing -in or reinforcing
the material or feature using recognized preservation methods.
6. Deteriorated or missing circulation materials and features Shall be
replaced with materials that match the original in size, shape, color,
profile, form, texture and detail of installation.
7. If using same material is not technically or economically feasible, then
compatible substitute materials may be considered.
8. Alteration of existing or addition of new circulation materials and features
will be considered if they do not alter the basic concept of the historic
landscape design.
9. Consideration will be given to an alternate paving material if it can be
shown that its properties will improve the original or later contributing
design concept.
10. When replacement of circulation materials or features is necessary, it
Should be based on physical or documentary evidence.
11. Consideration for removal of existing circulation systems and features will
be given when it is conflict with the original design intent of the landscape
or when they are no longer appropriate to their intended purpose.
12. No vehicles Shall be permitted on any part of the garden surface
at any time, except landscape management vehicles. Any damage
caused by any vehicle, Shall be repaired immediately to look as it did
prior to said damage.
13. Encroachment of vehicles off the paved roadway of any area of the
garden Shall not be permitted. Areas now used for vehicular
parking which are not part of the historical design concept of that park
Shall be removed.
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14. Construction of any type within the park Shall be done so as not to
disturb any feature of the park. Sheets of plywood or other approved
material may need to be laid upon the surface of the park prior to
construction equipment. Repairs which must match the original historic
design concept Shall be made in any and all circumstances of damage.
9.6 Water Features
(includes Fountains, Pools, Irrigation Systems, Ponds, Creeks, waterfalls,
lagoons, bridges, steps, terraces, etc.)
Refer to Sections 9.11 B, C and D regarding treatment of materials
and features; and Sections 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.7, 9.8 and 9.111
for additional Standards and Criteria that may apply.
1. Features which Shall be preserved include: the ponds, lagoons, bridges,
fountains, fall of the water levels as originally laid out, both natural
and man-made, water inlets and outlets, retention devices, curbing,
walkways, pumphouse(s), island(s) and the location of Juday Creek
in relation to the garden.
2. Original or later contributing water features Shall be retained and
maintained.
3. Existing water courses or bodies Should not be altered. Consideration
will be given to proposals that improve site drainage, improve water
quality, enhance the landscape design or improve wildlife habitat.
4. Alteration of existing or addition of new water features will be considered
if the alteration does not alter the basic concept of the historic landscape
design.
5. When placement of water features and their materials are necessary, it
Should be based on physical or documentary evidence.
6. Original or later contributing water feature materials Shall be retained
and, if necessary, repaired by patching, piecing in, consolidating or
reinforcing the material using recognized preservation methods.
7. Deteriorated or missing water feature materials Shall be replaced with
materials that match the original in size, shape, color, profile, form, texture
and detail of installation.
8. If using the same material is not technically or economically feasible,
then compatible substitute materials may be considered.
9. Alteration of existing or addition of new water feature materials will be
considered if they do not alter the basic concept of the historic landscape
design.
10. When appropriate from an ecological perspective, dredging of waterways
Shall be permitted as a means of retaining historic waterways.
11. All wetlands Shall be preserved.
12. All shorelines of water courses or bodies Shall be protected from erosion
in a manner in keeping with the basic concept of the landscape design.
13. Consideration for removal of existing water features will be given when it
is in conflict with the original design intent.
9.7 Furnishings and Objects
(includes Benches, Lights, Signs, Drinking Fountains, Tables, Fences, Tree
Grates, Flagpoles, Sculpture, Monuments, Memorials, Planters, Urns, etc.)
01 Refer to Sections 9.11 B, C and D regarding treatment of materials
and features; and Sections 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.51 9,6, 9.8, 9.9 and 9.10
for additional Standards and Criteria that may apply.
1. All items listed herein Shall be preserved: benches, bridges, curbing,
walls, fountains, pump houses), steps, walkways, terraces, etc.
2. Original or later contributing furnishings and objects, materials.
elements, features and details Shall be retained and. if necessary,
repaired by patching, splicing, consolidating or otherwise reinforcing
using recognized preservation methods.
3. Deteriorated or missing furnishings and objects. materials. elements,
features and details Shall be replaced with materials that match the
original in material, size, shape, color, profile, form, texture, configuration
and detail of installation.
4. Alteration of existing of addition of new furnishings and objects will be
considered if the alteration does not alter the basic concept of the historic
landscape design.
5. When replacement of furnishings and objects and their materials are
necessary, it Should be based on physical or documentary evidence.
6. If using the same material is not technically or economically feasible,
then compatible substitute materials may be considered.
7. Existing memorials, statues, monuments and fountains Shall be carefully
preserved and restored where necessary, maintaining the integrity of the
original material and design. This work Shall be coordinated with the
Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County.
8. New furnishings and objects Should be designed using vandal resistant
standards.
9. Location of signs Shall be guided by a master plan.
10. Signs Shall conform to a simple sign system.
11. Existing non -conforming signs Should be removed.
12. All new monuments and fountains Shall be placed so that they conform
to and with the original cultural landscape design of the garden and
garden system.
9.8 Structures
(includes Walls, Terraces, Arbors, Gazebos, water falls
Follies, Picnic Shelters, Plazas, Greenhouse, Steps, Bridges,
Dams, Buildings, Balustrades, Tables, etc.)
Refer to Sections 9.11 B and D regarding treatment of materials and
features; and Sections 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, .9.6, 9.7, 9.9 and 9.10 for
additional Standards and Criteria that may apply.
1. The general intent is to preserve the original or later contributing
structures that enhance the historic landscape.
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2. Refer to Sections 9.2.2 and 9.7.1 for structures, elements and materials
that need to be preserved, such as Walls, Terraces, Arbors, Gazebos,
Follies, Equipment, Picnic Shelters, Plazas,Steps, Bridges, Dams,
Buildings, etc. which Shall be preserved.
3. Original or later contributing structures, materials, elements, details and
ornamentation Shall be retained and, if necessary, repaired using
recognized preservation methods.
4. Deteriorated or missing structures, materials, elements, details and
ornamentation Shall be replaced with material and elements which
match the original in material, color, texture, size, shape, profile and detail
of installation.
5. When replacement is necessary, it Should be based on physical of
documentary evidence.
6. If using the same material is not technically or economically feasible,
then compatible substitute materials may be considered.
7. New additionstalterations to the landscape (such as: parking lots, comfort
stations, buildings, etc.) Shall be as unobtrusive as possible and
preserve any original or later contributing landscape features.
8. Removal of non -historic structures from the existing landscape is
encouraged.
9. Structures Shall be protected from acts of vandalism through
proper procedures and methods.
9.9 Archeology
Refer to Sections 9.118 and C, and D regarding treatment of
materials. Refer to Sections 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7 and 9.8 for
additional Standards and Criteria that may apply.
1. The landscape Should be surveyed for potential archeological sites prior
to the beginning of any construction project.
2. Known Archeological site(s) Shall be protected during any construction
project.
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3. Disturbance of the terrain within the landscape Shall be kept to a
minimum so as not to disturb any unknown archeological materials.
4. All planning, any necessary site investigation, or data recovery Shall be
conducted by a professional archeologist.
9.10 Accessibility
Refer to Sections 9.11 B, C and D regarding treatment of materials.
Refer to Sections 9.3, 9.41 9.5, 9.6, 9.7 and 9.8 for additional
Standards and Criteria that may apply.
1. A three-step approach is recommended to identify and implement
accessibility modifications that will protect the integrity and historic
character of the property:
a. Review the historical significance of the property and identify
character -defining features;
b. Assess the property's existing and required level of accessibility;
c. Evaluate accessibility options within a preservation context.
2. Because of the complex nature of accessibility the Historic
Preservation Commission will review proposals on a case by case bases.
The Commission recommends consulting with the following document
which is available from the Commission office:
U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Cultural
Resources, Preservation Assistance Division; Preservation Brief 32,
"Making Historic Properties Accessible" by Thomas C. Jester and Sharon
C. Park, AIA.
9.11 Architectural Materials
A. General
The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County
recommends that work proposed to the materials outlined in sections B, C and D
be executed with the guidance of a professional building materials conservator.
1. Removal of fallen materials from ponds, lagoons and waterways is
encouraged.
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B. Masonry (Brick, Stone, Terra Cotta, Concrete, Stucco and Mortar)
1. All masonry, brick, stone, Terra Cotta, Concrete Stucco and Mortar
Structures Shall be retained.
2. Original or later contributing masonry materials, features, details, surfaces
and ornamentation Shall be retained and, if necessary, repaired by
patching, piecing -in, or consolidating the masonry using recognized
preservation methods.
3. Deteriorated or missing masonry materials, features, details, surfaces and
ornamentation Shall be replaced with material and elements which
match the original in material, color, texture, size, shape, profile and detail
of installation.
4. When replacement of materials or elements is necessary, it Should be
based on physical or documentary evidence.
5. If using the same material is not technically or economically feasible,
then compatible substitute materials may be considered.
6. Original mortar Shall be retained.
7. Deteriorated mortar Shall be carefully removed by hand -raking the joints.
8. Use of mechanical saws and hammers Shall not be allowed.
9. Re -pointing mortar Shall duplicate the original mortar in strength.
composition, color, texture, joint size, joint profile and method of
application.
10. Sample panels of raking the joints and re -pointing Shall be reviewed
and approved by the staff of the Historic Preservation Commission of
South Bend and St. Joseph County.
11. Cleaning of masonry is discouraged and Should be performed only
when necessary to halt deterioration.
12. If the building is to be cleaned, the mildest method possible Shall
be used.
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13. A test patch of the cleaning method(s) Shall be reviewed and approved
on site by staff of the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend
and St. Joseph County. Test patches Should always be carried out well
in advance of cleaning (including exposure to all seasons if possible).
14. Sandblasting (wet or dry), wire brushing, or similar abrasive cleaning
methods Shall not be permitted. Doing so changes the visual quality
of the material and accelerates deterioration.
15. Waterproofing or water repellents .are strongly discouraged. These
treatments are generally not effective in preserving masonry and can
cause permanent damage. The Commission does recognize that in
extraordinary circumstances their use may be required to solve a specific
problem. Samples of any proposed treatment Shall be reviewed by the
Commission before application.
16. In general, painting masonry surfaces Shall not be allowed. Painting
masonry surfaces will be considered only when there is documentary
evidence that this treatment was used at some point in the history of the
property.
C. Wood
0 1. All wood structures and components Shall be preserved and retained.
2. Original or later contributing wood surfaces, features, details and
ornamentation Shall be retained and, if necessary, repaired by patching.
piecing -in, consolidating or reinforcing the wood using recognized
preservation methods.
3. Deteriorated or missing wood surfaces, features, details and
ornamentation Shall be replaced with material and elements which
match the original in material, color, texture, size, shape, profile and detail
of installation.
4. When replacement of materials or elements is necessary, it Should be
based on physical or documentary evidence.
5. If using the same material is not technically or economically feasible,
then compatible substitute materials may be considered.
6. Cleaning of wooden elements Shall use the mildest method possible.
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Paint removal Should be considered only where there is paint surface
deterioration and as part of an overall maintenance program which
involves repainting or applying other appropriate protective coatings.
Coatings such as paint help protect the wood from moisture and
ultraviolet light and stripping the wood bare will expose the surface to the
effects of weathering.
8. Damaged or deteriorated paint Should be removed to the next sound
layer using the mildest method possible.
9. Propane or butane torches, sandblasting, water blasting or
other abrasive cleaning and.or paint removal methods Shall not be
permitted. Doing so changes the visual quality of the wood and
accelerates deterioration.
10. Repainting Should be based on paint serialization studies. If an
adequate record does not exist repainting Shall be done with colors that
are appropriate to the style and period of the building.
D. Architectural Metals
(Cast Iron, Steel, Pressed Tin, Copper, Aluminum and Zinc)
1. All metal materials, features. details and ornamentation of the buildings in
the park Shall be preserved. This also includes all metal parts of all
fountains, monuments, memorials, plaques, lights, drinking fountains, etc.
2. Original or later contributing metal materials, features, details and
ornamentation Shall be retained and, it necessary, repaired by patching,
splicing or reinforcing the metal using recognized preservation methods.
3. Deteriorated or missing metal materials, features, details and
ornamentation Shall be replaced with material and elements which
match the original in material, color, texture, size, shape, profile and detail
of installation.
4. When replacement of materials or elements is necessary, it Should be
based on physical evidence or documentary evidence.
5. If using the same material is not technically or economically feasible,
then compatible substitute materials may be considered.
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6. Cleanina of metal elements either to remove corrosion or deteriorated
paint S61( use the mildest method possible.
7. Abrasive cleaning methods, such as low pressure dry grit blasting, may
be allowed as long as it does not abrade or damage the surface.
A test patch of the cleaning method(s) Shall be reviewed and approved
on site by staff of the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend
and St. Joseph County. Test patches Should always be carried out well
in advance of cleaning (including exposure to all seasons it possible).
9. Cleaning to remove corrosion and paint removal Should be considered
only where there is deterioration and as part of an overall maintenance
program which involves repainting or applying other appropriate
protective coatings. Paint or other coatings help retard the corrosion rate
of the metal. Leaving the metal bare will expose the surface to
accelerated corrosion.
10. Repainting Should be based on paint serialization studies. It an
adequate record does not exist repainting Shall be done
with colors that are appropriate to the style and period of the building.
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