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Home My WebLink AboutMay 1996:7 • AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular monthly meeting 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 20, 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 no certificates are under consideration B. Local Landmark Recommendations 1) 501 West Colfax Avenue - second reading C. National Register Nominations 1) St. Casimir's Parish Historic District 2) Northern Indiana College/South Bend Chilled Plow 3) North Pumping Station IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes 1. March 18, 1996 2. April 15, 1996 B. Treasurer's Report C. Correspondence D. Committee Reports 1. Budget & Finance 2. Legal 3. Historic Districts 4. Historic Landmarks a. Status of recommendations to Common Council - 1) 30750 Inwood Rd. 2) 16581 Chandler Blvd. b. Leeper Park LL proposal c. Landmark Proposals 1) 521 South Street =- 2) Brick Streets: Navarre Street (Michigan to Portage), Lafayette Blvd. (Colfax to Navarre), Park Avenue (Navarre to Forrest), Forest Avenue ( Portage to Riverside), Lamont Terrace (Forrest to Park), Marion Street ( Portage to Main). I ZO-1 111 5. Standards & Maintenance 6. Personnel a. interviews b. intern E. Staff Reports 1. C of A Staff Approvals a. none 2. DHPA Grant status a. 1995-96 1) National Register nominations 2) Economic Benefits Study b. 1996-97 1) Grant Start-up meeting 2) Activities A',2, 3. Legal )k - a. letters of violation 1) 715 Riverside Drive !� 2) 725 Lincolnway East V. Old Business ��hv��✓� VI. New Business VII. Hearing of Visitors VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters IN. Adjournment. I ZO-1 111 r • '5IZ0 l � Cp 10 11 i ru-j�� F"', al- I Lw - I !� e I 0 � 0 0 " v c, i \�t XX X v c, • 501 WEST COLFAX AVENUE ALBERT KELLEY HOUSE / SOUTH BEND REMEDY COMPANY Historic and Architectural Significance • Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County May 1996 • • RECOMMENDATION Based on the HPC Local Landmarks Criteria, the building at 50lWest Colfax has been recommended by the Landmarks Committee of the Historic Preservation Commission as a Local Historic Landmark. The building meets the criteria in at least four areas. 1.) Its character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage, or culture of the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, the State if Indiana, or the United States of America. 2.) Its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship which represents an architectural characteristic or innovation. 3.) Its educational value. 4.) Its suitability for preservation. The building fulfills criteria #1 as material evidence of one of South Bend's turn of the century light -industry, technology industries. Being one of the few business buildings remaining from the old downtown central business district, it provides an example of the importance of the commercial facade in this place and era. The building fulfills criteria #2 as an example of Free Classic Style architecture executed in this case with premium materials and artistic • attention. The building is rated Significant 12 in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Survey. The building fulfills criteria #3 as its present location is inside the West Washington National Register Historic District where it is considered to be a contributing resource. This district is widely publicized, toured and visited regularly. The building meets criteria #4 by the integrity of its original construction with only minor alterations. ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION This two story masonry building is located on the north side of Colfax Avenue. Built of a mixture of brick and limestone finished to differing degrees in the Queen Anne or Free Classic style, the building is most impressive from the street facade which features a projecting round turret with conical roof at the left corner of the second floor, a grouping of three arched window centered beneath a pediment which rises above the gutter line. The stonework is highly ornamental featuring a wide string course with carved swags beneath the cornice line and highly articulated stone facing at the first story including split faced water table, quoined surrounds at the recessed entry, and ashlar panels. Windows are double -hung. Other elevations of the building are much plainer having been designed either to face alley of to be closed in • by subsequent mid block development which would have been originally anticipated. The roof is a medium -low hip with a single dormer to each side. It • HISTORICAL CONTEXT This building was originally locate at the southwest alley corner between Main and Lafayette Streets on LaSalle (then Water) Street on property which was sold by Albert Kelley and his wife to his own company, the South Bend Remedy Company. The building permit for this structure was purchased by the South Bend Remedy Company on April 16, 1895. The building from its inception was a business property with virtually no setback from the street and its corner turret overhanging the street. It was utilized for this business until 1928, being operated by Albert's son Richard after his death in 1924. After this time the property was utilized as business office for the Democratic Party, the engineering firm of Chas. Cole & Son, and the American Cancer Society. Other subsequent uses included apartments and warehouse storage. The building was moved to its present site by Tim Lykowski in 1988 to avert immanent demolition threatened by expansion of the South Bend Tribune. In its new location on Colfax, it has been placed on the lot to conform to the dominant setback on this originally residential block. NOTES 1) Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory - survey data card 2) City of South Bend, building permit records DBD 5/14/96 • NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION STAFF REPORT • PROPERTY -- North Pumping Station 830 North Michigan Street South Bend, Indiana OWNER -- City of South Bend C/O Mayor Joseph Kernan County -City Building South Bend, Indiana STANDARDS The nomination proposes placement of this building on the National Register of Historic Places based on Criterion C: Design Construction. National Register Bulletin 15 - How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation provides that "Properties may be eligible for the National Register if they embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction...." These characteristics are further described as "The pattern of features common to a particular category of resources." RECOMMENDATION The Staff of the HPC recommends in favor of the nomination of the North Pumping Station located at 830 North Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana to the National Register of Historic Places. The building meets Criterion C as exemplary of Classical Revival architecture applied to public works in South Bend during the early Twentieth Century. • As described in the Statement of Significance section of the nomination, the building is a well preserved and continuously used example of the application of high -style architecture to utilitarian function. In this case the building enhanced a public park. The building is considered architecturally significant for its excellently preserved representation of characteristics associated with monumental Classical Revival architecture of this era, including a generally symmetrical design featuring a projecting center pavilion with a pedimented colonnade in the Ionic Order. The building is substantially faced in brick with limestone pilasters and stringcourses above a limestone water table and features a parapeted gutter system and clay tile roof. Windows are articulated with limestone arches. Although many of the original windows have been replaced, some original sash -remain in the south bay area. Although much equipment has been replaced and some modern partitions constructed, the interior remains substantially intact with iron balusters supporting brass handrails and pressed metal ceiling in evidence. It is the opinion of HPC Staff that this building meets the criteria for eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places. Staff recommends that the commission send a favorable ruling to the Mayor of South Bend and to the State Historic Preservation Office. DBD Director • 5/14/96 NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) I Ited States Department of the Interior ional Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10.900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property historic name North Pumping Sta ti on other names/site number 2. Location street & number. ' 830 North Michilzan .Avenue ❑ not for publication city or town South Bend ❑ vicinity state TnM nn.Q code TN county St . JnsTh code 141 zip code 46tlni 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this ❑ nomination ❑ request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property ❑ meets ❑ does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant ❑ nationally ❑ statewide ❑ locally. (❑ See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title State of Federal agency and bureau Date In my opinion, the property ❑ meets ❑ does not meet the National Register criteria. (❑ See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying official/Title State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: ❑ entered in the National Register. ❑ See continuation sheet. ❑ determined eligible for the National Register ❑ See continuation sheet. • ❑ determined not eligible for the National Register. ❑ removed from the National Register. ❑ other, (explain:) Date Signature of the Keeper Date of Action North Pumping Station Name of Property 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property (Check as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box) El private Etbuilding(s) En public -local El district El public -State El site El public -Federal El structure El object Name of related multiple property listing (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) N /A 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) 7. Description Architectural Classification (Enter categories from instructions) T.ATF i9th &-EARLY 20th CENTURY REVIVALS', classical Revival , St. Joseph CountT, IN County and State Number of Resources within Property (Do not include previously listed resources in the count.) Contributing Noncontributing 1 0 buildings 0 0 sites 1 0 structures 0 0 objects 2 0 Total Number of contributing resources previously listed In the National Register 0 Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) —MVERNMENT: public works Materials (Enter categories from instructions) foundation CONCRETE walls BRICK roof other STORE: Limestone Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) • E North Pump_ inw Station St. Joseph County TN Name of Property County and State 8. Statement of Significance Aftplicable National Register Criteria Frk "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property or National Register listing.) ❑ A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. ❑ B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. E C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. ❑ D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information' important in prehistory or history. F Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" in all the boxes that, apply.)_ Property is: 4 A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. ❑ B removed from its original location. ❑ C a birthplace or grave. ❑ D a cemetery. ❑ E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. ❑ F a commemorative property. ❑ G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) AR C HT TP,r T TTR'P Period of Significance I U1 9_'144F, Significant Dates 1912 Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) Cultural Affiliation Architect/Builder Freyermuth & Maurer Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibilography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on -file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: ❑ preliminary determination of individual listing (36 ❑ State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested ❑ Other State agency O previously listed in the National Register El Federal agency •❑ previously determined eligible by the National M Local government Register ❑ University ❑ designated a National Historic Landmark ❑ Other ❑ recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: # El recorded by Historic American Engineering Historic Preselwati on Commission of South Bend & St.Joseph County Record # North F.lim_ni_ng 'Sttati on Name of Property 10. Geoqraphical Data Acreage of Property less than 1 acre UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) W 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1( 1 1 1 1 1 Zone Easting Northing 2111111111111111111 Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By _ St. Joseph County County and State IN 3 W 111111111111111 Zone Easting Northing 4 L_.i I I i I I I I I I I I I I i I ❑ See continuation sheet name/title C��ny -.T��ne Crreiff . Consultinw, Historian for Historic Preservation Commission of organization South Bend 6c St.Jose*oh County date 19 March 1996 street & number 1753 South Talbott city or town Thdihnapol i a Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets Maps telephone 317-637-6163 state TN zip code 46225 A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Photographs Representative black and white photographs of the property. Additional items (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) Property Owner (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name city of South .send Vj&tez•works street & number Counter -City Bui d ng telephone 219-235-9332; city or town South Bend state IN zip code AFM1 Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 at seq.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20503. L_J 4- Nro Fam 164W4 (W United States Department of the Interior • National Park Service is • National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number . , _ _ Page North Pumping Station NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OW AWOW ft 1024mIS St. Joseph County IN - The North Pumping Station, designed by prominent local architects Freyermuth and Maurer, is a fine Classical Revival building sheathing a purely functional interior that offers a surprising array of decorative elements as well.. It sits nestled just within the riverside glades of Leeper Park. alongside -the busy thoroughfare of North Michigan Street. A red tile hipped roof with decorative copper flashing tops the symmetrical rectangular brick building (photos 1, 2). On the south end of the east elevation is a gabled dormer with an oriel window trimmed with limestone (see photo 3). The building rests on a limestone foundation and features a projecting center pavilion (photo 2) fronted on the west with a pedimented colonnade (of four limestone Ionic columns) beneath which is a mosaic tile floor. On the pediment is carved NORTH PUMPING STATION. A small copper dome flanked with decorative limestone globes tops each side of the entrance pavilion; set into the walls beneath are rectangular limestone tablets topped with.wreathed cartouches. Carved into the tablets are the names of the various city officials and departments involved with the erection of this building. The recessed entrance is comprised of three limestone—trimmed, round— arched bays: the center bay contains a modern steel security door. The original arched window openings in the entrance and much of the rest of the building have been partially or completely filled in with panels andthe windows replaced with rectangular metal sashes. The windows on the south (see photo 3), however, are original and completely intact. the top portion filled with brick in decorative patterns. The interior features a pressed metal cove ceiling (photo 4). Stairs connecting the various levels boast decorative balusters of iron with brass handrails and knobs (see photo 5). Although the original steam pumping engines have been removed, huge iron pipes fill much of the lower space on the north (photo 5). The south part of the interior descends yet another story and contains storage tanks. Within this vast open space a small climate—controlled box has been constructed to house offices. It sits just within the main entrance and above the deepest part of the interior. Behind the building sits.a plain round brick structure: an older cistern dating to the original pumping station of the 1890s. We Farm /6400.4 (S." United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 2� North Pumping Station NARRATIVE STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE OW AWOVW ea 1024 -MIS St. Joseph County IN The City of South Bend North Pumping Station is eligible under Criterion C as a fine example of Classical Revival architecture housing functional public works. highly typical of such buildings in the early twentieth century. The well-known local architectural firm of Freyermuth and Maurer designed the pumping station "with due regard for the location in one of the city's most beautiful parks." The building rests in its original setting and essentially still serves its original function. Although the machinery within has been replaced. the decorative elements of the interior are essentially intact. The building has been designated a South Bend Historic Landmark. In 1912 South Bend architects Freyermuth and Maurer prepared plans for a new North Pumping Station to replace an earlier structure erected in the 1890s. The firm.'organized in 1898, was responsible for a large number of South Bend residences and several public and institutional buildings, including_ the Citizens National Bank on Jefferson Street. designed around the same -time as the pumping station. While R. Vernon Maurer (1874- 1963) was a trained architect, educated at the Chicago Athenaeum and the Art Institute, George W. Freyermuth (1869-1958; some sources say he was born in 1868). initially a contractor. was self-taught. Largely because of fire -safety concerns and urged on by Mayor William Miller (elected 1872). the city of South Bend established a waterworks and in 1873 constructed a huge standpipe with a pumping station and a limited distribution system. South Bend was blessed to be built upon "water -bearing strata not duplicated in any city" and so.a series of artesian wells supplied the growing city's needs. A second pumping station was built in the 1890s near the river at the north end of Michigan Street. It was this structure that the edifice designed by Freyermuth and Maurer replaced. A part of the old foundation was incorporated into the new building on the northwest. At the time of the new pumping station's construction in 1912. South Bead had laid about a hundred miles of water mains. After World War I. the city's expansion (both residential and industrial) to the southwest necessitated an additional pumping station at 915 Olive Street. Built in 1924, the Oliver Park Pumping Station reflects the revival style popular at the time and is the only other extant historic pumping station in the city. • • NPS Forth 16'9-00-a (8-86)(8-86) United States Department of the Interior 6 W ational Park Service 11 National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 3 North Pumping Station OW Approval No. 1024-0018 St. Joseph County IN In part to make additional use of the well field established in the 1890s around the earlier pumping station, the city created Leeper Park along the south bank of the St. Joseph River, incorporating the public works facilities. The imposing new North Pumping Station cost a quarter -million dollars to build, and was quickly joined by a huge six -million -gallon reinforced concrete reservoir a short distance southeast of the new structure. That the North Pumping Station's elegance was a source of civic pride is evidenced by its inclusion in the 1919 Pictorial Souvenir of South Bend. But for the blocking of some of the windows, the building appears little different today. MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES Anderson and Cooley, comp. South Bend and the Men Who Have Made It. South Bend 1901. Howard, Timothy Edward. History of St. Joseph County, Indiana. Chicago 1907. "Maurer, R. Vernon." Files of Citizens Historical Association, Indianapolis, 5 October 1940. (Document number 2 D12#71 F204 JHA/CFD, on file at the Indiana State Library.) Pictorial Souvenir of South Bend, Indiana 1919. Chicago 1919. GEOGRAPHICAL DATA Verbal Boundary Description Bounded on the west by North Michigan Street. on the north by the existing access driveway next to the building, on the east by the park drive behind the pumping station paralleling Michigan Street, and on the south by the westward extension of the north edge of the building's paved parking lot (immediately southeast of the building). Boundary Justification Encompasses.the building and the lots upon which it sits. NPS Form 10-900-a (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number E$r,10 Page OMB Approval No. 1024-;418 North Pumping Station St. Joseph County IN At the time of the present North Pumping Station's construction. Leeper Park along the south bank of the St. Joseph River had been established for well over a decade. As the earlier pumping station was already there. evidently city officials saw no problem in first erecting in 1910 a huge six -million -gallon reinforced concrete reservoir a short distance to the east on park land and following it up two _years later with the imposing new building at a cost of a quarter -million dollars. That the North Pumping Station's elegance was a source of civic pride is evidenced by its inclusion in the 1919 Pictorial Souvenir of South Bend. But for the blocking of some of the windows. the building appears little different today. MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES Anderson and Cooley. comp. South Bend and the Men Who Have Made It. South Bend 1901. Howard. Timothy Edward. History of St. Joseph County. Indiana. Chicago 1907. "Maurer. R. Vernon." Files of Citizens Historical Association. Indianapolis. 5 October 1940. (Document number 2 D12#71 F204 JHA/CFD, on file at the Indiana State Library.) Pictorial Souvenir of South Bend, Indiana 1919. Chicago 1919. GEOGRAPHICAL DATA Verbal Boundary Description Bounded on the west by North Michigan Street. on the north by the existing access driveway next to the building. on the east by the park drive behind the pumping station paralleling Michigan Street. and on the south by the westward extension of the north edge of the building's paved parking__ lot (immediately southeast of the building). Boundary Justification Encompasses the building and the lots upon which it sits. c: • M • • C: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Special Monthly Meeting County Commissioner's 7:30 p.m. Conference Room Monday March 18, 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: Richard Bullene, Martha Choitz, Adrian Fine, Catherine Hostetler, John Oxian, Jerry Wiener, & J. Edward Talley. Commission staff present were: David Duvall, director and Aladean DeRose, counsel. Also attending the meeting were: Christopher Craft, Andy Howell, Garry Dib, Rollin Ferrand, Rick Keller, Ken Herceg, and Bruce VonDeylen III. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1. 1996-0224, 1215 East Wayne Street North: Mr. Duvall read the Staff comments and distributed., photographs and material specifications. Mr. Talley moved that the commission approve the portion of the application for window replacement. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. Mrs. Choitz observed, that there was no representation on the product literature which actually illustrated the proposed mullion pattern. Mr. Duvall replied that this was correct and that the mullion pattern to replicate the existing pattern (6/1) was described on the application itself. Mr. Duvall further noted that he had observed this day that there are existing wood storm windows present which the commission typically requires to be stored if use is discontinued following window replacement. Mr. Talley amended his motion to include storing of the wood storm windows. Mrs. Hostetler approved this amendment. Hearing no further discussion Mr. Oxian called the question. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Oxion asked Mr. Duvall about his recommendation to table the other items. Mr. Duvall stated that he had discussed these items with the owner who had been unable to conclusively describe the landscaping proposals at that time. The owner had subsequently left the city and thus no further information was forthcoming at this time. Mrs. Hostetler moved to table the remaining items on the application. Mrs. Choitz seconded this motion. Mrs. DeRose indicated the motion should include lack of information and absence of the owner's representation as cause. Mrs. Hostetler and Mrs. Choitz approved this amendment. THe motion passed unanimously. 2. 1996-0228, 1332 East Wayne Street South Mr. Duvall Read the Staff comments and distributed photographs and product specifications. He also noted the presence of the applicant. Mr. Oxian suggested separating the various issues as was done previously taking up the windows first. The applicant requested that he be given latitude regarding the final selection of window manufacturer to enable proper sizing. Mr. Duvall suggested that this would be acceptable so long as the specifications remained the same. Mrs. Choitz moved that the commission approve the windows by Pella or some other manufacturer of the style and dimension presented. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, Mr. Oxian called the M. ■ question. The motion was approved unanimously. • Mr. Oxian then moved to the shrubbery plantings. Mr. Talley moved that the commission approve the proposed shrubbery. Fr. Bullene seconded the motion. Hearing no discussion, Mr. Oxian called the question. The motion was approved unanimously. Mr. Oxian then moved to the issue of the doors. Mrs Hostetler moved that the commission approve the proposed storm door replacement. Mr. Talley seconded the motion. Mr. Oxian inquired about the size of the glass panel in the proposed door. Mr. Craft indicated the purpose was to better display the entry door. Hearing no more discussion, Mr. Oxian called the question. The motion was approved unanimously. Mrs. Choitz asked for further clarification of the character of the proposed entry door. Mr. Duvall indicated that it was to be a standard colonial six -panel steel door and briefly discussed why this was at variance to the guidelines. Mr. Craft indicated that there was to be no glazing except for a peep -hole. He also indicated that he felt it was appropriate to the neighborhood character and expressed concern for security and weatherization. Fr. Bullene inquired about the non-contributing rating of the building. Mrs. DeRose indicated that this would not affect the application of the standards. Fr. Bullene discussed some elements of the design which he felt made the proposed door compatible with the building. Mrs. Choitz observed that the house was but nine years away from eligibility for a contributing rating and stated that she would at least want the door stored on site as the day, might come that someone would seek to restore it. Mr. Craft indicated that there would be no problem in so storing the door. Mr. Oxian asked what other door styles were found on the street. Fr. Bullene stated that this was the kind of • consideration which he was pursuing earlier. Mr. Duvall stated that he had not undertaken the study of the door characteristics of the streetscape but that there are a surprising number of non-contributing houses of this type in the neighborhood which combine traditional massing with contemporary detail. He further noted that certain affectations of colonial revival were already present in the building under consideration such as the fixed shutters at the casement windows on the second story. Mrs. DeRose pointed out that there was not certain knowledge of the originality of the present door and that restoration of a prior condition might serve to support replacement. Mr. Duvall indicated that this door was probably original to the house. Mr. Craft indicated that by his observation, the present door was atypical of the more contemporary houses on the street. Mr. Borkowski allowed that the owners concern was not primarily with the number of panels but with the effectiveness of the door for security and thermal efficiency. Mrs. Choitz moved that the commission approve replacement of the existing door with steel six panel type with the stipulation that the existing door be stored on the premises. Mr. Talley seconded the motion. Hearing no more discussion, Mr. Oxian called the question. The motion was approved unanimously. 3) 1996-0301, 105 South Main Street (Third County Courthouse) Mr. Duvall read the Staff comments and distributed drawings and specifications. Following Mr. Duvall's comments, Mr. Oxian reported for the Landmarks committee that they had met with the project engineer the previous week and were prepared to recommend for approval of the project provided that elements of the original materials be salvaged and made available for display • and interpretation. Mr. Borkowski moved for the Landmarks committee that the proposal be so approved. Rick Keller, representing Ken Herceg & Associates made a presentation including photographs of existing conditions, portions of representative materials, and information regarding the proposed replacement materials. The project includes replacement of the dome sheathing, restoration of the • clearstory, reconstruction of the cresting, replacement of the flagpole, resetting of the stone entry steps and repointing and non-abrasive cleaning of the masonry. Fr. Bullene cautioned that lighting the dome from below would be difficult and require special attention. Mr. Talley complimented the engineers on the thoroughness and sensitivity of their design work. Fr. Bullene expressed his concern that the aging be uniform for both the masonry and the dome. Mr. Keller observed that the mould process would replicate the aged texture of the existing dome. He further noted that the copper elements would have an aging agent applied as well. Mr. Oxian indicated that he%/have preferred to see it shine for a while. Hearing no more discussion, Mr. Oxian called the question indicating that all features of the project which had been discussed would be included in the one motion. The motion was approved unanimously. 1996-0306, 1414 East Wayne Street Mr. Duvall read the Staff comments reminding the commission of the previous hearing regarding this site. Fr. Bullene moved that the commission approve the application. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. Hearing no more discussion, Mr. Oxian called the question. The motion was approved unanimously. 1996-0307, 1724 East Wayne Street Mr. Duvall read the Staff comments and distributed photographs and material specifications. He noted that the applicant and his contractor were present. Mr. Talley moved that the commission approve the application. Mr. Borkowski • seconded the motion. Mr. Dik, the contractor, indicated that the windows should be indistinguishable at a distance. Mr. Duvall observed that the proposed windows are the type where muntin inserts are placed between the panes of glass. Mr. Talley moved for approval of the application. Mr. Borkowski seconded the motion. Hearing no more discussion, Mr. Oxian called the question. The motion was approved unanimously. B. Second Reading of Recommendation for Local Landmark Designation 1. 130 Park Lane Mr. Duvall indicated that he had received telephone correspondence this day from Denise Scott of Memorial Properties indicating that notification had reached their office only on this day and that they had been unaware of the first reading. Mr. Duvall allowed that they may not have received notice due to the difficulties in scheduling the February meeting after his accident.rMr. Talley allowed that he had not sent this notice after conferring with Mr. J"'"` Oxian wherein they had together determined that notice was not required.'Mrs. DeRose indicated that this determination was technically correct but that the issue could remain problematic if Memorial Properties chose to use the issue for legal entanglement,, to Common Counsel. She recommended that in the absence of emergency, �'i e` issue be tabled and notice given. Mr. Talley indicated that he felt the structure to be threatened with demolition at this time. Mrs. Choitz and Mrs. Hostetler concurred in this opinion. Mr. Oxian recommended that the proposal be tabled. Mr. Talley indicated his discomfort with the past history of Memorial's property activities leading him to find an emergency. Mr. Talley moved for approval of the recommendation to establish • the Local Landmark. Mrs..0 the motion. ,s�5onded Mr. Duvall then read the Staff comments. Mr. Talley asked if it were necessary or possible to stay demolition in the interim period. Mr. Oxian indicated that the commission did not have such powers. Fr. Bullene sought clarification that we were sending forward a potentially weak nomination on the basis of a perceived threat. Mr. Oxian indicated that he felt the offering of the house N AO -' for a move to be a breach of faith regarding previous commitments on the part ,,A,m,jt,; of Memorial to retain the house in-situ as a buffer between parking areas and Leeper Park. Mr. l F1C';0' removal from thene inquired site Mrn the Choitz1lding had first been recal ed thatwhen seve available eral eral other �f 1'f`, _� buildings were being removed from this vicinity many individuals had expressed HC,05YIf / interest in this building but that it had not been so available at that time. The building has now been vacant for about three years. Hearing no more discussion, Mr. Oxian called the question. The motion was u� �LpYc r 1 approved unanimously. lac IV. Regular Business .4 L 61q'` rt e A. Approval of Minutes P 1. January 15, 1996 I1�"��'�.j Mrs.Choitz moved that the January minutes be approved. Mr. Talley seconded the motion. The minutes were unanimously approved. 2. February 26, 1996 Mrs.Choitz moved that the February minutes be approved as printed. Mr. Talley seconded the motion. The minutes were unanimously approved. B. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer made no report. C. Correspondence Mr. Duvall indicated that items of interest had been.received as follows: 1) Notification of HLFI Photo contest for Historic Preservation Week. 2) Notification of Maude Preston Pulanski Library in St. Joseph as a source of information on grant funding. 3) Letter form DHPA regarding 1996-97 Grant funding. 4) Letter of thanks from Jane Tenny in appreciation of assistance in the open house for her properties at Washington & Chapin. D. Committee Reports 1. Budget & Finance Mr. Wiener indicated that there was no report for this month. 3. Legal Mrs. DeRose indicated that some alternative form of certification might be made as the ordinance refers to a COA as an approval made before an action is made, implying that if an action is made before approval, a different form of certification might be provided after the fact. She cautioned however that if the different form is undertaken, it may create confusion and even encourage a sense that there is this second way. It may also confuse other city departments. She recommended that a better path would be to establish some penalty for after the fact applications. This would require amendment of the ordinance. The fee structure is an alternative means of penalty to fines. Records may be kept by color coding or labeling COA with Prejudice. Mrs. Choitz inquired if ATF Certificate of Approval could be used. Mrs. DeRose reiterated that this would send the message of a second path for approval. Mr. Oxian indicated that the color code should be instituted. The color code would provide indication of the problem. Fr. Bullene recalled a saying that its easier to get forgiveness than permission, indicating that it is counterproductive to publicize approvals after the fact. Mr. Wiener asked what the Building Department did in these situations other that the triple fee penalty. Mrs. DeRose responded that this was all that was done. Mr. Oxian observed that the three dollar fee was established by the commission as an affordable figure which the commission could raise. Mr. Duvall indicated that • • is L .V . this presented a problem in our fee structure as it is so low that tripling presented no real penalty. Mr. Talley suggested that a proposal needs to be developed this year for increasing fees and establishing penalties. Mr. Oxian suggested that this be undertaken by the May meeting. Mrs Choitz observed that collection could become difficult and Mrs. DeRose indicated that if _the penalty is not severe people will choose to risk it for convenience. Mr. Duvall observed that after the fact applications were already recorded internally in our record system. JMr. Oxian moved that different color coding be established for late applications. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Fr. Bullene suggested that the data -base also track offending contractors as well as owners. Mr. Oxian asked whether the letters had been sent regarding the trees removed on Lincolnway. Mrs. DeRose indicated that she had forgotten about this and needed to have the owners names and addresses provided. Mr. Oxian also indicated that he had discussed with Jon Hunt that the commission should reestablish its capability to receive properties. Mrs. DeROse discussed the practicality of such considering the liabilities and cost associated with ownership. Mr. Oxian stated that the capability could be used in a pass-through basis. Mrs. DeRose indicated that there could be a problem with the thwarting owners' intentions. Mrs. Choitz indicated that it would need to be understood that such gifts would be of a pass-through nature. Mr., Oxian indicated that two such opportunities have been missed which would have been of benefit to the city. Mr. Oxian instructed Mrs. DeRose to draft some model • document for him to circulate within departments for discussion. Mrs DeRose also raised the issue that the HPC is not a not-for-profit entity and cannot bestow tax deductibility to such gifts. A separate sub -organization would need to be created and the enabling ordinance would need amendment to allow this sort of activity. After some discussion it was determined that Mr. Oxian will develop an outline of what will be required to allow the commission to receive J bequests of property. 4. Historic Districts Mr. Oxian indicated that he wished to discuss liaison committee concerns later in the meeting. 5. Historic Landmarks A) Mr. Oxian requested the opinions of commission members regarding the proposal for designation of 534 LaPorte which remains tabled by the Common Council but has not been withdrawn. Mrs. Choitz inquired about the probability of anyone ever rehabilitating the structure in the light of its brown -site status. Mr. Oxian indicated that the owner is the County and that county officials have made no negative indication. He indicated that this was the best example of an early era gas station that he knew of. Discussion ensued regarding the status of the proposal at council and the implications of minimum maintenance standards for the county. Fr. Bullene inquired as to whether the building could be removed to satisfy code enforcement concerns without triggering environmental clean-up. Mrs. DeRose indicated that the clean-up would only be required in the case of transfer of ownership. FR. • Bullene indicated that its seems that the building has some protection from development due to the environmental situation, inferring that the architectural importance of the site would need to be very high to justify the costs related to its preservation. His conclusion was that the burden would be inordinate. Mrs. DeRose discussed the consideration of site in the importance of this building. Mr. Borkowski moved to withdraw the nomination. Mr. Wiener seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. • this presented a problem in our fee structure as it is so low that tripling presented no real penalty. Mr. Talley suggested that a proposal needs to be developed this year for increasing fees and establishing penalties. Mr. Oxian suggested that this be undertaken by the May meeting. Mrs Choitz observed that collection could become difficult and Mrs. DeRose indicated that if the penalty is not severe people will choose to risk it for convenience. Mr. Duvall observed that after the fact applications were already recorded internally in our record system. 1 Mr. Oxian moved that different color coding be established for late applications. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Fr. Bullene suggested that the data -base also track offending contractors as well as owners. Mr. Oxian asked whether the letters had been sent regarding the trees removed on Lincolnway. Mrs. DeRose indicated that she had forgotten about this and needed to have the owners names and addresses provided. Mr. Oxian also indicated that he had discussed with Jon Hunt that the commission should reestablish its capability to receive properties. Mrs. DeROse discussed the practicality of such considering the liabilities and cost associated with ownership. Mr. Oxian stated that the capability could be used in a pass-through basis. Mrs. DeRose indicated that there could be a problem with the thwarting owners' intentions. Mrs. Choitz indicated that it would need to be understood that such gifts would be of a pass-through nature. Mr.; Oxian indicated that two such opportunities have been missed which would have been of benefit to the city. Mr. Oxian instructed Mrs. DeRose to draft some model • document for him to circulate within departments for discussion. Mrs DeRose also raised the issue that the HPC is not a not-for-profit entity and cannot bestow tax deductibility to such gifts. A separate sub -organization would need to be created and the enabling ordinance would need amendment to allow this sort of activity. After some discussion it was determined that Mr. Oxian will develop an outline of what will be required to allow the commission to receive J bequests of property. 4. Historic Districts Mr. Oxian indicated that he wished to discuss liaison committee concerns later in the meeting. 5. Historic Landmarks A) Mr. Oxian requested the opinions of commission members regarding the proposal for designation of 534 LaPorte which remains tabled by the Common Council but has not been withdrawn. Mrs. Choitz inquired about the probability of anyone ever rehabilitating the structure in the light of its brown -site status. Mr. Oxian indicated that the owner is the County and that county officials have made no negative indication. He indicated that this was the best example of an early era gas station that he knew of. Discussion ensued regarding the status of the proposal at council and the implications of minimum maintenance standards for the county. Fr. Bullene inquired as to whether the building could be removed to satisfy code enforcement concerns without triggering environmental clean-up. Mrs. DeRose indicated that the clean-up would only be required in the case of transfer of ownership. FR. • Bullene indicated that its seems that the building has some protection from development due to the environmental situation, inferring that the architectural importance of the site would need to be very high to justify the costs related to its preservation. His conclusion was that the burden would be inordinate. Mrs. DeRose discussed the consideration of site in the importance of this building. Mr. Borkowski moved to withdraw the nomination. Mr. Wiener seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. W B. 3418 Mishawaka Avenue • Mr Oxian reported that a letter had been sent to the Common Council requesting that consideration of this nomination be resumed. B) Leeper Park Proposal Mr. Oxian reported that the legal description included in the ordinance establishing the North Pump Station as a Local Landmark has bee found to be in error.- Mr. Talley described the nature of the discrepancy. Mr. Duvall stated that this boundary which arose from title transfer documents is not discernible on the ground as the National Register criteria for site boundaries would indicate. Thus the Landmark boundaries and the National Register boundaries will be at variance. Mr. Talley indicated that the proposed boundaries constituted the original site. Mr. Duvall allowed that this was a rational argument and that it was acceptable but pointed out that there might be questions raised at council as to why so much land was being included. Mrs. Choitz pointed out that this would include the land on which the Navarre Cabin sits. Mr. Talley moved that the establishing ordinance be amended to correct this error per the documents provided. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. c. 30750 Inwood Road Mr. Duvall reported that the commission has received an application and consent form the owners of 30750 Inwood Road to establish this site as 1 Local Landmark. This building which is presently a residence, is the former Olive Township School #12 which was constructed circa 1925 according to the information provided by the applicant. It did not appear in the County summary report as it would have barely passed the 50 year point at,.the time of the County survey work performed in 1975. Likewise it was not established as a Local Landmark along with the other early rural township schools. Mr. Duvall stated that he had not yet surveyed the building but that all the information provided seemed to be correct. Mr. Oxian verified that he had found reference to this school and observed that with consent, the first and second reading with notifications could be dispensed with and requesteda motion to this effect. Mrs. Choitz moved that we accept 30750 Inwood Road for LOcal Landmark Status. Mr. Pine seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. 6. Standards & Maintenance A. 221 West North Sore Drive Mr. Duvall reported that the additional information requested following the previous meeting had not yet bee received and thus no committee meeting had been held for its review. Mr. Talley noted that he had observed the construction work proceeding at the site. 6. Personnel Mr. Duvall reported that he had commenced interviewing applicants for the part-time Administrative Assistant's position who have responded to the advertisement in the Southhold Newsletter. He noted that he had some concern regarding the status of Mr. Oxian's discussions with city and county officials regarding the possible assumption of their employer role and whether this might affect the part-time/full-time character of the job description. His concern was that the possibility of full-time employment might affect the • candidate selection. Mr. Oxian stated that he felt we should proceed on a part-time assumption. He stated that Jon Hunt had agreed that it would be advantageous to remove this position from CDBG funding and establish the position with the city. Mr. Duvall also noted that there has been an IUSB intern in the office for the past two Mondays and that she has bee working on the research for the St • y • Casimir District National Register nomination. E. Staff Reports 1.. C of A Staff Approvals Mr. Duvall reported that there had been no Staff approvals during this period. 2. DHPA Grant status a.National Register nominations: Mr. Duvall reported that work was proceeding in completing the nominations in progress but that no additional nominations had been completed. b. Economic Benefits Study The Appraisal Group has completed approximately 80% of their work. The Draft= Report has still not been received but is anticipated in the coming month. Mr. Duvall indicated that the consultants were presently out of the city and could not be reached. c. Mr. Talley indicated that his research on Leeper Park was nearly complete and that he would like to proceed with assembling it for a National Register. Nomination. Mr. Fine indicated that Mr. Talley should go ahead and write the nomination. Mr. Talley indicated that he had never written a nomination and felt that he would require i.echnical assistance. Mr. Fide volunteered to assist Mr. Talley in working on the nomination. V. Old Business vep� jejN �/I • Mr. Oxian e.Yj?,zLas CA.n_r.a�n thatDistricts, Landmarks, and Standards & ^ Maintenance committees should meet within the next two months toward the goal of establishing a three-year plan for the commission. He has discussed with Jon Hunt of Economic Development a concern for coordinating our activities. Long range goals also need to be established for changes in the enabling ordinance which would be desirable. He also raised the concern from the last meeting on reviving the activities of Liaison Committees. He noted that in the absence of elected liaison representatives, the commission may appoint them. Mr. Oxian requested that Mr. Duvall mail copies of the updated corruni.tt.ee appointments to all members. Mr. Duvall recalled one item of Staff Report which he had neglected to make regarding progress on the Manuel Cabin Study Committee. A meeting has been established with for a subcommittee of this group to meet with officials at Potato Creek State Park to discuss the possibilities for interpretation of that community at the park in association with the Poter-Rea Cemetery. Mr. Oxian mentioned a compliment from Mr. Ganzer, The Portage Twp. Trustee regarding the commissions work in designating pioneer cemeteries. Mr. Wiener observed that he had heard of Ms. Shriner, the owner of 415 Parry Street seeking proposals for someone to undertake a house -move of that structure which was discussed last month. VI. New Business VII. Hearing of Visitors none • VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters none IY. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned .at. 10:10 p.m. • MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Special Monthly Meeting County Commissioner's 7:30 p.m. Conference Room Monday April 15, 1996 7th Floor County -City Building I. Call to Order In the absence of the president and vice president, J. Edward Talley, secretary of the commission, brought the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. II. Roll Call Commission members present were: John Borkowski, Richard Bullene, Martha Choitz, Adrian Fine, Janeanne Petrass, Jerry Wiener, & J. Edward Talley. John Oxian, president of the commission, later joined the meeting in process. Commission staff present were: David Duvall, director and Aladean DeRose, counsel. Also attending the meeting were: Peter DeKever, Marsha Stevenson, Denise Scott, and Andrea Jones. The chair requested a motion to table the approval of minutes. Mr. Fine so moved. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. III. Public Hearing • A. Certificates of Appropriateness Mr. Duvall began discussion of COA applications by noting that due to the large number of applications arriving at late date and the relatively short period of time between the closure of applications and the posting of Agendas and comments, the site visitation component of the review process had been somewhat abbreviated and there would therefore not be new photographs of some properties under consideration. 1. 1996-0319, 24888 Old Cleveland Rd.: Mr. Duvall read the Staff comments and distributed site sketches and photocopies from the 1875 County Atlas. Mrs. Choitz inquired after the specifications of the material of the proposed fence. Mr. Duvall responded that the indicated material was is wood and is to reflect the design found in the Atlas. Mrs. Choitz moved for approval of the application for a wood board fence which is similar as possible to the historical design. Mr. Borkowski seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2. 1996-0325, 1608 Devon Circle Mr. Duvall read the Staff comments and distributed product specifications. He also noted the presence of the applicant. The chair acknowledged the presence of the applicant who spoke briefly to the reasons for the proposed alterations. Mrs Choitz moved to approve the application. Mr. Borkowski seconded the motion. Fr. Bullene inquired about the design of proposed mullion inserts. The owner replied that they would reflect the existing patterns. Mr. Fine inquired regarding the originality of the existing double -hung windows which are to be replaced. The owner indicated that they were original to her • knowledge. Hearing no more discussion, the chair called the question. The motion was approved unanimously. 3) 1996-0401, 52407 Grape Rd., Granger Mr. Duvall read the Staff comments and distributed drawings and photocopies from the 1875' County Atlas. Mrs. Petrass moved for approval of the application. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. Mr. Fine inquired whether there • would be windows in the proposed structure. Mr. Duvall indicated that he was not sure, but he assumed that there would be a single pedestrian door, noting that the proposed structure was to be built according to standard plans and materials from Menards. He further clarified that the design would have the gable end of the new structure facing Grape Road with a sixteen foot double garage door. The older section of the house is brick but the rear addition has the vinyl siding which is to be matched in the proposed construction. Hearing no more discussion Mr. Talley called the question. The motion was approved unanimously. 1996-0401-2, 1093 Riverside Drive Mr. Duvall read the Staff comments and distributed drawings with plant specifications. He also noted the presence of the applicant. He added comments regarding the necessity to generally maintain the continuity of the break in the grade along the lots fronting on Riverside Drive but that this particular part of the long-range plan is not presently under consideration. Mrs. Petrass moved that the commission approve the application for the first phase of the landscaping as proposed. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. Fr. Bullene observed that there was similarity between the two submitted plans and sought confirmation that the general flow common to the two plans would be maintained in the final composite project. The Owner concurred. Hearing no more discussion, Mr. Talley called the question. The motion was approved unanimously. 1996-0402, 525 Edgewater Drive • Mr. Duvall read the Staff comments and distributed photographs and material specifications. Mr. Talley noted for John Oxian that the last comment of the report was not necessary and that the re -rating of a property could be brought to the commission by staff whenever they felt is was justified. Mrs. Choitz moved for approval of the application. Mr. Borkowski seconded the motion. Mrs. Choitz indicated that the proposed spindles should be squared stock rather than the turned material proposed. Mr. Fine concurred in this. Mrs. Choitz amended her motion to require that the spindles be of square stock. Mr. Borkowski accepted this amendment. Mr. Oxian observed that the roof and ceiling may require more repairs as part of this reconstruction. Mr. Duvall indicated that he would discuss this with the owner. Hearing no more discussion, Mr. Talley called the question. The motion was approved unanimously. ' / At this time Mr. Talley relinquished the chair to Mr. Oxian. 1996-0405, 619 Edgewater Drive Mr. Duvall read the Staff comments and material specifications and noted that he had failed to bring the photographs. Mrs. Choitz moved for approval of the application. Mr. Wiener seconded the motion. Fr. Bullene sought clarification of the materials involved. Mr. Duvall responded that the existing fence was chain-link and that the replacement material would be wood. Hearing no more discussion, Mr. Oxian called the question. The motion was approved unanimously. IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes 1. March 18, 1996 remained tabled. LJ I • B. Treasurers Report The Treasurer made no report. C. Correspondence Mr. Duvall indicated that items of interest had been received as follows: 1) The renewal of National Trust Forum membership has resulted in a new password being provided to their website. D. Committee Reports 1. Budget & Finance Mr. Wiener indicated that there was no report for this month. 3. Legal no report 4. Historic Districts Mrs. Choitz indicated that one meeting had been held and a second proposed with focus on liaison committee concerns and three year plans. 5. Historic Landmarks A) Mr. Oxian reported that the recommendation for 534 LaPorte has been withdrawn by letter to the Common Council. The nomination for 3418 Mishawaka Avenue met with owner opposition at the Common Council committee hearing and was therefore tabled by the council until such time as other Lustron owners may be notified. Mr. Duvall reported that 30750 till required thorough survey • before sending its nomination to the County Council. B) Leeper Park Proposal Mr. Oxian postponed discussion of Leeper park until later in the agenda. C) 16581 Chandler Blvd Mr. Oxian indicated that this recommendation could be acted upon as there was owner consent. The Owner, Mr. DeKever who was present made a brief presentation on the history of the house which was constructed by the WPA in 1938 as a residence for the keeper of the Mishawaka Reservoir. The building has this year been relocated to its present site to avert demolition. Mr. Talley moved that the commission recommend the building to the County Council for designation as a Local Landmark. Mr. Borkowski seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. D) Mr. Oxian indicated that this would be the first reading for Landmark designation of the former South Bend Remedy Co. building at 501 West Colfax St. E) Mr. Talley next reported on the Proposed recommendation for designation of Leeper Park. He has met with Betsy Harriman to review the revisions made to the proposed standards. These are to have been presented to the Parks Board at their meeting today. Mrs. Choitz inquired about a landscaping standard that had been developed for the commission by Joanne Sporleder. Though some members recalled her working on such a document, no-one knew where it could be found and Mr. Oxian was • quite sure that it had never been adopted. Mr. Talley noted that these standards presently under consideration had been developed in a generic form with a set being made site specific to Leeper Park. 6. Standards & Maintenance A. 221 West North Shore Drive Mr. Fine reported that the Standards & Maintenance Committee has met to review the items referred to it for this COA. Their decision was to allow the skylight but that the replacement door at the east side was inappropriate for the Mission style of the house. They recommended either replacing this door or installing a mode appropriate screen door over it. The committee report was seconded by Fr. Bullene. The commission unanimously approved this recommendation. B. Mr. Fine also presented their committee proposals for future work: 1. Review of existing Preservation Guidelines in cooperation with the Districts Committee 2. Study of other communities to refine the minimum maintenance standards. 3. Cultivate more cooperation with the Division of Code Enforcement. 4. Continue active involvement with problematic COA applications. C. Mr. Talley initiated discussion regarding reformatting of standards and guidelines according to a more obvious outline form which would be uniform for all locations. Mrs. Choitz indicated that the neighborhoods would need to ratify changes of substance and cautioned against spending time resources to reformat regulations which require substantive revision. 6. Personnel Mr. Duvall noted that there has been an IUSB intern in the office for the past two Mondays and that she has bee working on the research for the St. Casimir District National Register nomination. Mr. Duvall reported that he had completed interviewing applicants for the part-time Administrative Assistants position who have responded to the advertisement in the Southhold Newsletter. He noted that he had discussed CDBG funding release with Beth Leonard of Economic Development and had little confidence of receiving the funding necessary for hiring an assistant. E. Staff Reports 1. Mr. Duvall reported the following C of A Staff Approvals: a. 24845 SR 23 - Ruple Homestead Staff approved in-kind replacement of wood members at a corn crib. b. 510 River Avenue - Roofing replacement. 2. DHPA Grant status a.National Register nominations: Mr. Duvall reported that the recommendation for the Studebaker Carpentry shop had been forwarded to the SHPO for placement on the State Review Board's agenda. The completed nominations for the North Pump Station and the Northern Indiana College/South Bend Chilled Plow nominations have been received by our office and are in the review process. Work had proceeded in completing the St Casimir's Parish District nomination. b. Economic Benefits The Appraisal Group reported reviewing indicated that the f meeting. 3. Legal Mr. Duvall reported Pump Station has consideration by the Study ias completed approximately 80% of their work. Mr. Duvall the Draft Report with the appraisal consultant. He nal draft should be delivered before the next commission that the amendment to the legal description of the North been drafted and submitted to the City Clerk for Common Council. E • • • V. Old Business Mr. Duvall reported that the key numbers of Local Landmarks and Historic District Properties have been prepared for recording. Mr. Oxian indicated that they should be delivered to Marianne Seach. VI. New Business No new business was introduced. VII. Hearing of Visitors none VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters none IX. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. C r 0 FINANCIAL REPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION January 1 thru March, 31, 1996 REVENUE St. Joseph County Block Grants thru City Anticipated Grants EXPENSES STAFF Director and Assistant $4712.50 OFFICE EXPENSES Books $0.00 Conferences 0.00 Copier 150.91 Dues and Subscriptions 158.50 Legal Notices 16.77 Legal Services 0.00 Office Supplies 57.00 Phone and Postage 59.94 Photography 0.00 Printing 261.77 Travel 0.00 Misc 504.85 $ 1209.74 SPECIAL PROJECTS/ Surveys,nominations, studies,etc. 0.00 0.00 $5922.24 0.00 0.00 $5922.24 TOTALS $ 5922.24 $ 5922.24 Note: This report does not include expenses related to grant funded projects. L4%HDMMaX8 (O©HNIVVEE 1. RE -SURVEY ST. JOSEPH COUNTY. 190�rn lnf 2. COMPILE A LISTING OF etrRREW LANDMARKS IN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY. 45, 3. EVALUATE WOODED AREAS, PARKS AND CEMETERIES. 4. CONTINUE DESIGNATING CEMETERIES FOR LANDMARK STATUS. 5. EVALUATION OF MAJOR DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND BUILDINGS FOR LANDMARK STATUS. 6. EVALUATION OF INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS FOR LANDMARK STATUS. 7. EVALUATION OF ST. JOSEPH AND SOUTH BEND SCHOOL BUILDINGS FOR LANDMARK STATUS. 8. BENDIX PROVING GROUNDS AND TESTING TRACK FOR POSSIBLE LANDMARK STATUS. 9. CHURCH AND SYNAGOGUE REVIEW FOR LANDMARK STATUS. 0 IDDI Work Program Historic Districts Committee May 20, 1996 To: Members Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County From: Historic Districts Committee Re: 3 year plan of projects Proposed historic Districts (all boundaries are to be determined) YEAR 1 - priority ranked from 1 - 5 where 1 - highest 1 Monroe Park Neighborhood (St. Joseph Street) 2 Lincoln Way West 3 South Michigan Street (terra cotta mini -district) 4 Portage Avenue Neighborhood 5 Near Northwest or Kankakee Race Neighborhood YEAR 2 & 3 - priority ranked from 1 - 5 where 1 = highest 1 Erskine Boulevard 2 North Shore Triangle 3 Walnut Grove • Preservation Standards/Guidelines Work with Standards & Maintenance Committee to update the existing standards for each district. • Liaison Committees Work towards resurrecting these groups in each district. • Newsletter If funding for the cost of postage can be raised, a quarterly or bi-annual newsletter will be sent out to each property owner within all historic districts and landmarks. Still to be determined is producing the newsletter and specific content. • Uniformity and Consistency The procedures for designating historic districts will be updated and revised; handouts, including fliers and brochures, will be evaluated so that in the future all materials produced by the Commission are consistent in appearance, dated, and professional in appearance. • Additional Suggestion for a rural historic district Continue work on National Register nominations for historic districts ,Vf/OS/2O/963,27PM NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION STAFF REPORT • PROPERTY -- St. Casimir's Parish Historic District South Bend, Indiana OWNER -- Various — 461 resources roughly bounded by the properties on the east side of Arnold Street, Sample Street and the Con—Rail railroad tracks STANDARDS The nomination proposes placement of this district on the National Register of Historic Places based on Criterion A: Event. National Register Bulletin 15 — How to Applv the National Register Criteria for Evaluation provides that "Properties can be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places if they are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of history." It goes on to state "Criterion A recognizes properties associated with ... a pattern of events, repeated activities or historical trends .... The events or trends ... must clearly be important within the associated context...." RECOMMENDATION The Staff of the HPC recommends- in favor of the nomination of the St. Casimir's Parish Historic District roughly bounded by the properties on the east side of Arnold Street, Sample Street and the Con—Rail railroad tracks, • South Bend, Indiana to the National Register of Historic Places. The district meets Criterion A as representative of ethnocentric working—class neighborhoods in the late Nineteenth and early Twentieth Century. The historical context of this pattern combines the relationship of the factory workplace to the residential habitation of the worker and the settlement pattern of urban immigrants along with their associated cultural institutions, most notably the Church. As described in the Statement of Significance section of the nomination, this neighborhood began to develop around 1880 following the southwesterly growth of the Oliver Company, Studebaker, Singer and other the major factory employers of that era which clustered about the railway. From its beginnings, the Neighborhood was predominantly Polish Catholic and was first attached to St. Hedwig's Parish; the St. Casimir's Parish being established in 1899 as the second Polish Parish in the City. However, unrest over Church politics led to a riot in which the church was seized and sacked by parishioners in 1914. In parallel, if not related activities, construction commenced in 1915 on St. Mary's Polish National Catholic Church which was completed in 1921. The district is architecturally most significant for its continued integrity and viability having retained a large number of its original buildings with surprisingly little attrition. The neighborhood offers a vignette of turn of the century neighborhood life including the factory edge, corner and mid—block commercial buildings, the two churches noted above, a school building associated with St Casimir's, and several brick paved streets. 0 NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION STAFF REPORT Though often somewhat cosmetically altered, the housing has retained its streetscape character. Reflecting the typical pattern book house styles of the era, the neighborhood is especially interesting for its collection of a wide gable -front style of house not common elsewhere in the city and a high concentration of modest cross -gable type houses with Queen Anne features, especially soffits which return around corners at the gable facing the street. Several noteworthy brick bungalows with distinctive detailing are scattered through the neighborhood. It is the opinion of HPC Staff that this district meets the criteria for eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places. Staff recommends that the commission send a favorable ruling to the Mayor of South Bend and to the State Historic Preservation Office. DBD Director 5/14/96 • • NPS FcFm 10-900 OMB No. 10024-0018 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking 'Y' in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 1. Name of Property, historic name St. Casimir Parish Historic District other names/site number 2. Location roughly bounded by street & number Arnold Str e et., Atin a t Ramp] ra Str ne 1. 0 onr a i1 El not for publication tracks city or town South Bend 0 Vicinity state Indiana code IN county St- Joseph code 141 zip code 46619 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this El nomination 13 request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property 0 meets El does not meet the National Register criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant 0 nationally 0 statewide 0 locally. (E] See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying officiat/Title State of Federal agency and bureau Date In my opinion, the property 13 meets El does not meet the National Register criteria. (0 See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying officialf'ritle State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: EJ entered in the National Register. 0 See continuation sheet. 0 determined eligible for the National Register 0 See continuation sheet. 0 determined not eligible for the National Register. El removed from the National Register. 0 other, (explain:) Date Signature of the Keeper Date of Action St -Cps mir P righ Historic District Name of Property 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property (Check as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box) -] private - ❑ building(s) ❑ public -local ® district ❑ public -State ❑ site ❑ public -Federal ❑ structure ❑ object Name of related multiple property listing (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) N/A 6. Function or Use Historic Functions (Enter categories from instructions) DOMRATT : sing 8 dwellinv BELT GTTQNi reel ig o ua f a i1i COMMERCE: restaurant COMMERCE: specialty store 7. Description St.Josenh County IN County and State Number of Resources within Property • (Do not include previously listed resources in the count.) Contributing Noncontributing 321 140 buildings 0 0 sites 0 0 structures 0 0 objects X21 140 Total Number of contributing resources previously listed in the National Register 0 Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) DOMESTIC: single dwelling EEL GTON: reljXious facility COMMERCE: restaurant COIBERCE: specialty store Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) LATE VICTORIAN: r_W,,e, Anne foundation iRICK LATE VT ,TOR" AN: Romanesque walls WOOD: Weatherboard LATE 19th & EARLY 20th Cl! a•nonf REVIVALS: ERICK Italian Renaissance LATE 19 th&EARLY 20th CENT ORY mQVEi><1�.IVTS.roof A.SPiiALT Bungalow/Craftsman other STONE. >>imestone CERAMIC TILE Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) C 0 -St. Ennimir Parls1-1 HistoricParis-1H District Name of Property 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria �(Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property or National Register listing.) IX A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. ❑ B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. -fit-. Jb 3r ---IN County and Stat Areas of Significance (Enter categories from instructions) RTHTITG A�-Ej TALiP III ORE N INDTTSTRY RTFT.T frT ON ❑ C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack Period of Significance individual distinction, ca. RO-7194147) ❑ D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history.._.; ; Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) Property is: " ' ❑ A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. • ❑ B removed from its original location. ❑ C a birthplace or grave. ❑ D a cemetery. ❑ E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. ❑ F a commemorative property. ❑ G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Significant' Dates, �I d2 b _924 Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) Cultural Affiliation Architect/Builder Worthermnn k• bAnh Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): Primary location of additional data: ❑ preliminary determination of individual listing (36 ❑ State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested ❑ Other State agency ❑ previously listed in the National Register ❑ Federal agency ❑ previously determined eligible by the National :1 Local government Register ❑ University ❑ designated a National Historic Landmark ❑ Other ❑ recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: ❑ recorded by Historic American Engineering Ris-to- r Pr-aaervn t i n,a Commission of Record # South Bend & St. Joseph County .st. Casimir Parish Historic District co,ntyJoseand i)h County TN Name of Property 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 93.5 UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) iI I I I I I] I I� I I I l I I l 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 2W IIIIIIII1111111 4 W I I I I I I I I I I I I I ❑ See continuation sheet Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) 11. Form Prepared By name/title ('1= n7-y–June Gra-U4,, Consizlt'ing Hi storl on for Historic Pre: servatiorn Commission of organization Soi3th Rend Rn St.josel)h Countl date 4 g r11 996- street & number I TS3 g�,,th rPQI hoti: . city or town--Tncl3.an.a pol J Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets Maps . telephone 317-637-61 - state TN zip code -fa22- 6 A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property's location. A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Photographs Representative black and white photographs of the property. Additional items (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items) Property Owner (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name street & number city or town state telephone zip code �J Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listings. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 16.1 hours per response including time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013.7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (10240016), Washington, DC 20503. CWAW%Wft United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 1. St. Casimir Parish Historic District St. Joseph County IN NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION The St. Casimir Parish Historic District. surrounded by railroads and present and former factories, lies in the heart of South Bend's traditionally industrial southwest side. A working-class residential area from its beginnings in the 1870s, the neighborhood has only a few distinctive buildings other than its two churches, but as a whole the area is remarkably intact and visually and architecturally cohesive. Most of the streets east of Harris (formerly Wilson within the district; the name changed in the early twentieth century) are still paved with brick (photo 1); there are none such west of Harris. Most of the western part of the district, originally more low-lying and swampy in spots, was platted later than the eastern part, the bulk in two large segments: the Gorsuch Addition around Pulaski and Kosciuszko in 1890, and in 1901 the Taylor Addition adjacent to the west around Jackson and Brookfield. Smaller additions were platted in the next few years. The area east of Harris --or more correctly, east of the alley west of Harris --had been completely subdivided by, 1896, about two-thirds of it in the 1870s. Some of the buildings constructed around the turn of the century and later in this part of the district replaced older dwellings from the 1870s and 80s. such as the tavern built in 1905 at 1201 Dunham (photo 2) that replaced an earlier house. The district is named for its parish church, St. Casimir. at the southwest corner of Webster and Dunham (photo 3). The present church was constructed in 1924-25 to replace the first (photo 4). still extant, completed in 1899 as a combination church and school on the northwest corner of Fisher and Webster. Altered somewhat (its towers were lopped off and false gables added), the Romanesque Revival building presently houses a Head Start program and space for community activities. Immediately to the north, the present St. Casimir's Church was designed by the Chicago architectural firm of Wortherman and Steinbach. The imposing structure (photo 3) displays considerable Romanesque Revival influence but features a soaring Italian Renaissance dome -topped campanile at its northeast corner. bedecked with four large statues of angels. The church boasts a large rose window surrounded with glazed tile above its round -arched entrance portal roofed with curved tile. The rectory, built in 1901-1902. lies to the west at 1316 West Dunham (see photo 5). Of brick and relatively unadorned despite some obvious Queen Anne influence, the substantial dwelling has a steeply pitched hipped roof and a • 11 OW AN—* Na 7000- # United States Department of the Interior National Park Service ONational Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Pape 2 St. Casimir Parish Historic District St. Joseph County IN wraparound porch on the north and east. The porch originally was more open with turned supporting columns, but today features a low wall and piers of brick, alterations that may have been the result of repairs after the rectory was vandalized in the Bloody Sunday Riot of 1914. A convent built ca.1919 (since demolished) previously occupied the lot immediately to the west of the rectory. To the east between the church and the rectory is a landscaped space featuring a nearly lifesized statue of St. Casimir. About four blocks to the southwest at 1601 West Sample is St. Mary of the Holy Rosary Polish National Church (photo 6), whose construction began in 1915, about a year after the church was chartered. Exhibiting both Romanesque and Gothic influences, the . one-story brick church is dominated by a two -and -a -half story square entrance tower topped by a bellcast pyramidal roof. Immediately to the north at 845 Kosciuszko Street is the wide - gable -fronted Polish National Hall (see photo 7), also of brick, with limestone trim. Turn -of -the -century commercial buildings dot several of the street corners; occasionally there is one mid -block (see photos 1,8,9). Most are frame, but a few are brick. The majority are occupied, most commonly with taverns on the first floor and some with one or more apartments on the second. although a few have been converted to residences. Probably the most distinctive example is at, 1201 Dunham (photos 2,10), which features a bracketed cornice on the south facade, and on its east elevation facing Arnold Street, a projecting second -story bay covered in stamped metal. The lower- story of the main facade has been altered, typical of all such buildings in the district. Around the intersection of Walnut and Dunham (see photo 11) -- relatively central to the neighborhood --is a small business district dating to around the turn of the century with a few modern intrusions and several empty lots upon which small commercial buildings once stood, including the substantial Warsaw Hall (the hall was on the second floor, above a grocery store) built in 1905 on the now -vacant southwest corner of the • intersection. Walnut is one of the few streets that crosses the several railroad tracks forming the north boundary of the district. and thus is heavily traveled. Parts of the neighborhood began along this street in the early 1870s with Arnold and Webster's Subdivision. Originally named Union Street Nut foam 10406a ("1) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page aw AWMV na Toft-=$ St. Casimir Parish Historic District St. Joseph County IN with a northern terminus just south of Ford Street, it was reconfigured in the early twentieth century. The city widened the alley past the then -end of the street. lopped off diagonally half of the large lot that had been 1344 Ford (and where a dwelling had stood), and aligned this with the south end of Walnut to cross over the tracks. Extant dwellings range from some few built in the 1880s to a handful constructed after World War II, but most fall within 1890-1930. Most are of frame construction, and the majority are one -and -a -half to two stories. Modest Queen Anne derivatives are especially prevalent, particularly Free Classic variants. A few approach high style Queen Anne, such as 805 Walnut Street constructed in 1905 (see photos 12,13), which still boasts its carriage house with the original tile roof in the rear. An especially intact Queen Anne type built in 1912 stands at 815 Jackson (photo 14). There are numerous examples of two or more adjacent lookalike houses, especially of those influenced by the Free Classic genre; for example, 824 and 828 Brookfield (photo 15), which records show were built just six years apart (1915 and 1909, respectively). As these examples suggest. the style remained popular well into the 1910s. Another prevalent style of dwelling in the district features a particularly wide gable -front, such as 1533 Fisher (photo 16). built in 1899. Two distinctive houses of this type, constructed of brick about 1880, stand side by side on Dunham Street. at 1506 and 1508 (photo 17). The frame dwelling built in 1890 at 1306 Poland (photo 18) is an especially fine example that features a side porch on the east with turned posts and tracery. There are many bungalow derivatives, and a few fine examples with Craftsman detailing. Two similar bungalows using decorative brick stand cater -corner back-to-back at 828 Harris. built in 1927. and 831 Walnut, constructed a year later (photos 19,20). They apparently replaced earlier dwellings built on those lots. Another Craftsman bungalow built in 1927 stands at the northeast corner of Walnut and Poland. Scattered throughout.the district are a number of houses featuring distinctive brick porches of similar design (see photo 19). suggesting perhaps the work of a specific local craftsman. Most of these porches are on buncgalow- types, but are found also on Queen Anne derivatives (and are more likely to be Have been added l a tri. _ ) • 9 El 1+re r� fasoo. t►+n United States Department of the Interior • National Park Service • 0 National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page 4 St. Casimir Parish Historic District Ma AMMVMI M1, iM4018 St. Joseph County IN The fringes of the district are a bit frayed with numerous vacan.t lots where houses once stood ---especially bordering the railroad. Along the tracks farther west in the district the right-of-way takes on the appearance of a park. The New York Central Railroad engine house once stood on the north side.of Poland Street in the 1500 block, the.land lies vacant now. Otherwise much of the area along the railroad has a quality of overgrown isolation, especially in summer when the right-of-way is practically a forest.in places between Webster and Arnold. The crossing at Arnold closed in 1995, considerably diminishing traffic and adding to the sense of seclusion along Huron, the street farthest north. The part of the district that bulges a block east of Arnold into the corner of the former Oliver Chilled Plow complex has lost several houses. chiefly along Ford Street. Just to the south, a long vacant remnant of the Oliver plant still survives in the 700 block of Arnold, the former Forge Shop #2. Erected ca. 1910, the dark brick building (see photos 9,10) features a clerestory and some Romanesque detailing, chiefly corbelling. On Sample Street (photo 21), the southern boundary. much of the original fabric has given way to successive street widenings and industrial encroachment, although the more westerly blocks are relatively intact. N►s FW" 104004 awe AA"vW N& 1024. is Me) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page & 5t. Casimir Parish Historic District St. Joseph County IN NARRATIVE STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The St. Casimir's Parish Historic District is significant under Criterion A, as it is strongly associated with the three dominant industries in South Bend: the once -adjacent Oliver Chilled Plow Works to the east, Studebaker only a few blocks beyond. and Singer, just to the northwest across the railroad tracks. Its chief area of significance is its ethnic heritage; the district embodies the development and growth--andlater, the decline --of a Polish workingclass neighborhood and parish. Even today it is visually representative of a typical turn -of -the -century ethnic workingclass neighborhood. Here, too, significant events in regional religious history took place in 1914, the so-called Bloody Sunday riot at St. Casimir's Church and,the near - simultaneous founding in the neighborhood of South Bend's first and only Polish National Catholic Church, St. Mary of the Holy Rosary. The neighborhood comprising St. Casimir's Parish Historic District began to develop and grow immediately west of the Oliver Chilled Plow Works in the 1870s and 1880s. (Early on. houses had sprung up north of Sample along the south and southeast edges of the plant, but these quickly disappeared in the ensuing decades as Oliver grew.) Peopled primarily by Polish immigrants and their families, St. Casimir's parish was established in 1899 with the completion of the first church and school at the northwest corner of Webster and Fisher. It was the second Polish parish in the city; the first was St. Hedwig's, and a third Polish parish north of St. Casimir's followed immediately in 1900. (Its church, St. Stanislaus, was built on Brookfield.) At the time St. Casimir's was founded, approximately.seven thousand Polish immigrants lived in South Bend. and the neighborhood around St. Casimir's was growing rapidly. The nearby Oliver Chilled Plow Works and the Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company, only a short distance east on Sample, were the chief employers for the men in the neighborhood, soon joined by the Singer Manufacturing Company, which built a new plant at Olive and Division (today. Western Avenue) at the turn of the century. A thriving business district developed around Walnut and Dunham (replacing an earlier concentration several blocks to the east that was taken over by the expanding Oliver plant), only a block west of St. Casimir's church, but the neighborhood was also peppered with corner groceries and other shops, along with a goodly number of convivial taverns. For many decades several saloons especially convenient to the workers leaving -their shifts at Oliver stood on Arnold Street between Grace and Sample. is • • M44 OW AM" N66 1000 -MO United States Department of the Interior National Park Service *National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number R Pape 6_ St. Casimir Parish Historic District St. Joseph County IN Frugal and intent on making a good life for themselves in a new land, Polish workers evolved from boarding with other families or renting squalid shanties to acquiring their own modest dwellings in the vicinity of the factories. Scarcely furnished and crowded with numerous children and other family members, the seams of these houses were often strained even further with boarders to help meet expenses. Indoor plumbing and electricity were extremely rare in these houses until the 1920s. Most accounts suggest it took a full generation or more for most families to rise beyond the meanest subsistence. The larger houses in the district were not necessarily built for those of more substantial income. but rather to house extended multigenerational families or boarders. An example is the large Queen Anne -inspired dwelling at 815 Jackson built in 1912 for the Goralski family. Polish -born Stanislaus Goralski, who worked at Studebaker. and • his wife Francesca had four children and rented a portion of the house to other families. When the Goralskis' daughter Mary married Marion Dymski, they occupied in the rental space. Labor relations had not been harmonious in the last quarter of the nineteenth century, with ill -paid workers seeking better conditions and sometimes resorting to violence in the struggle. Since a large number of the discontented workers were Polish Catholics, Bishop Joseph Dwenger (the diocese was and is headquartered in Fort Wayne) had issued a pastoral against such activity in 1885, spurred by a riot at Oliver. The following year labor troubles erupted at Studebaker. The depression that began in 1893 only worsened the plight of the Polish workers, and before the turn of the century they initiated a strike at Singer. This one was slightly more successful, resulting in a small raise in laborers' wages. but working conditions at most of the factories were still abominable and troubles continued. The South Bend Tribune in particular railed against the immigrant workers, labeling them troublemakers and rabble-rousers. and using them as examples of why immigration in general must be restricted. The nascent unions, fearing for their existence in the midst of such rising sentiment. implied the foreign workers were to blame for the violence and issued a resolution in 1903 favoring heavily restrictive immigration policies. • Labor problems may have played and dissatisfaction within and church matters. Certainly with officials taking stands against form unions and other attempts and realistic wages, many felt some role in the general unrest outside the parish in the realm of the bishop and local church their parishioners' efforts to to gain safer working conditions abandoned by the very institution NM Fan 164M4 M" United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number R Pape 7 St. Casimir Parish Historic District OW AXNWW Na 146=6 ` St. Joseph County IN in which they hoped to find solace. Abandoned by the unions, reviled by the native—born community at large, and slighted by the church that had been the center of their world in the old country: it is little wonder that the Polish (and likewise the equally—scorned Hungarians) turned inward and remained insular for many decades. Polonia, South Bend's westside immigrant community, was virtually a world unto itself until well after World War II. Some religious difficulties originated with the plight of the workers and growing nativism in the larger community, as well as the Catholic hierarchy. As likely, though, the Polish --along with some Hungarian --immigrants were troubled by the church's relationship to the mother country, still in bondage in Europe. Even more importantly, many parishioners, while respecting the Pope's authority, wanted more autonomy --at least a voice in decisions of local import. A group of Polish immigrants, many from the adjacent St. Adalbert's parish (established in 1911) to the northwest as well as some from St. Casimir's, followed the lead of their Hungarian fellows and met in the summer of 1913 to discuss the formation of an independent Polish Catholic Church. That fall, the dissident immigrants selected a committee to establish a new parish under the jurisdiction of Bishop Hodur in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where the Polish National Catholic Church in America was begun in 1897. The Polish National Catholic Church of St. Mary of the Holy Rosary was established the following year and purchased property on the northwest corner of Sample and Kosciuszko streets, where its followers began the construction of a new church in 1915, finally completed in 1921. A Polish National Hall was built immediately adjacent to the north. The church and its hall remain today, its priest the third generation of his family to serve St. Mary's. Meanwhile, other of St. Casimir's parishioners continued to try to work within the constraints imposed by the diocese in Fort Wayne, placing their requests in petitions to the bishop. In the summer of 1913, the diocese transferred St. Casimir's parish priest to nearby St. Hedwig's, prompting the parishioners to ask that the popular assistant pastor Father Leon Szybowicz (or Szbowicz) be appointed to fill the position. Accounts vary widely as to exactly what action took place when and in what order, but the bishop in Fort Wayne refused to honor the petition and sent another priest to St. Casimir's. Father Boniface Iwaszewski (or Iwasewski), who resigned after a short time because of ill health. A second petition to appoint Father • • r1 nh Pone:"We awAWMWna loss=# United States Department of the Interior National Park Service *National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number A Pape R St. Casimir Parish Historic District St. Joseph County IN Szybowicz was ignored, and the diocese sent him to a parish in Oregon, perhaps, suggest some accounts, to get him out of the way. The Reverend W. T. Szalewski was then appointed. but he was met with such hostility that he resigned. By some accounts, the Church, angered by the insubordination of the persistent petitioners who continued to demand Father Szybowicz and none other, removed the Holy Sacraments from the church in early November. Other accounts simply have that the Church ignored the petitioners and St. Casimir's was, by default, left without a priest for over two months. In mid—January. 1914, the bishop appointed Father Stanislaus Gruza pastor of St. Casimir's. When Gruza tried to occupy the rectory a week later, a group of parishioners refused to let him enter. Subsequent efforts over the next few days met with similar results. The bishop, who • throughout the months of friction had adamantly refused either to come to the parish or meet with the petitioners. now resorted to legal action. A restraining order was brought against the parishioners who blocked Gruza's entrance to the rectory. The injunction, issued 7 February, demanded that the keys to the church and rectory and the financial records of the parish be surrendered to Gruza or to the bishop. If this was not to be -accomplished voluntarily, police would be present to guard the property and the priest. On Sunday, 15 February 1914, Father Gruza came to St. Casimir's surrounded by a cordon of police. Some accounts indicate that the priest actually said mass in the church while an ominous crowd assembled on the parish grounds. Others say the priest was halted by the mob as he was being driven toward the church. and his driver was badly injured in the fray. He was able to escape with the aid of the police, but there were many injuries on both sides and a crowd of parishioners, possibly a group of women from the church's Rosary Society, stormed the rectory. taking furnishings and supplies that they maintained they themselves had purchased (as indeed, they had). Again. accounts differ drastically. but within a few weeks passions had cooled sufficiently for Gruza to take up his duties sometime in March. The leaders of the riot were arrested and prosecuted fairly quickly, and more than a few parishioners from St. Casimir's were moved to join the fledgling Polish National Church. Father Gruza . left St. Casimir's after little more than a year. replaced by Father Stanislaus Gorka, who oversaw the construction and dedication of the new church ten years later. NP6 farm 164M4 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic- Places Continuation Sheet, Section number R Page Q St. Casimir Parish Historic District OW AXWVW NA 160 -Me * St. Joseph County IN By then calm prevailed. The commitment of the Polish community to aiding the homeland in World War I. through military service and massive fundraising efforts, had strengthened and unified the neighborhoods comprising Polonia. With Poland now an independent nation, South Bend's Polish -Americans could return as many had once hoped to do. But their loyalty had for the most part shifted to the Polonia they had created for themselves here. although there was some rivalry among the four Polish parishes. Life in the neighborhood centered on church, work, and the family. When the parish was first created at the turn of the century, St. Casimir's School was established in the same building as the original church, on the northwest corner of Fisher and Webster. The rectory, still standing at 1308 Dunham, was built to the northwest of the church two years later. An addition to the west of the church/school building in 1916 housed an auditorium. Within a few years a house for the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. who taught at the school, was erected immediately to the east of the rectory, south of the school. It has since been demolished. From the beginnings of the parish the church became the center for social activities in the neighborhood. Women formed the Rosary Society immediately. and no doubt helped found the Immaculate Conception Society for single girls a year later. Other similar organizations followed, St. Anne's in 1911, Adoration in 1919. Men formed the Civic Club in 1914, which opened to women in 1928. The 1920s also saw the founding of the Young People's Progress Club. These groups performed good works and services within the community, raised funds for church needs, and held social events such as festivals and dances. With the main employers in the area shortening hours or laying off workers. the Depression of the 1930s had a tremendous impact on the community, yet its basic unity remained intact, perhaps even strengthened by adversity. But the seeds were sown that would lead to major upheavals in the following decades. Oliver was already failing; Studebaker would rally but ultimately close in the early 1960s. followed by Singer. Second, third, and even fourth generation descendants of the original St. Casimir parishioners would leave the neighborhood (although a surprising number remain), to be replaced by other ethnic groups. most recently. Hispanic. The parish school closed long ago, following a pattern typical of parochial schools in the 1970s. Many of the Mom -and -Pop stores that served the neighborhood for decades could not survive the proliferation of supermarkets and discount stores in recent decades, although a number of the restaurants and taverns survive. Still, the district retains much of its original flavor, its fabric. if somewhat altered, largely intact. 0 0 NM form 10.�OQa United States Department of the Interior National Park Service *National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number Q Pape in St. Casimir Parish Historic District 9. MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES OW A"MW Na Iae$- e St. Joseph County IN Anderson and Stevens, comp. Atlas of the Cities of South Bend and Mishawaka, Indiana. South Bend 1923. Barrett, David M. "An Industrial History of South Bend." 1984. (Unpublished ms. written for & on file with the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County.) Bentkowski, Chester. A Historical Story: St. Mary's Polish National Catholic Church, South Bend, Indiana, 1915-1900, 75th Anniversary. South Bend 1990. Blanchard, Col. Charles, ed. and comp. History of the Catholic Church in Indiana. Logansport 1898. "From Warsaw to the West Side: An Oral History of a Random Sample of Polish People in the South Bend Community," 1994. (Project of 8th Grade Class, Stanley Clark School, South Bend.) Krzywkowski, Leo Vincent. The Origin of the Polish National Catholic Church of St. Joseph County. Indiana. PhD dissertation, Ball State University 1972. McAvoy, Thomas T.. C.S.C. The History of the Catholic Church in the South Bend Area. South Bend 1953. Ogle, George A. and Company, comp. Standard Atlas of St. Joseph County, Indiana. Chicago 1895 and 1911. Sanborn Insurance Mans of South Bend. Indiana. New York 1885. 1891, 1893. 1899, 1917. 1934/45. Stabrowski. Donald. C.S.C. Holy Cross and the South Bend Polonia. Notre Dame 1991. 0 • • N?! Fang 10�06� (SMI United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number i.n Page St. Casimir Parish Historic District 10. GEOGRAPHICAL DATA CMNAW" Na 104-0011 St. Joseph County IN Verbal Boundary Description Bounded on the south by the north side of Sample Street: on the east by the east side of Arnold Street (1200 W) north to the Conrail tracks and including the 1100W blocks of Ford and Grace streets, and on the northwest by the railroad tracks. forming_ a triangular district. Boundary Justification Basically outlines the neighborhood boundaries as it had developed into the 1920s. The railroad and the edges of the former Oliver plant form natural boundaries; the four -lane artery that is Sample Street is obvious geographically. 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WHEREAS, the City of South Bend has endeavored to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the City through zoning regulations; and Whereas, the City of South Bend has determined that in order to promote efficient and orderly laid development in the City, the "PHC" Professional./Health Care Zuj)l Yg Diotrict is desirable. NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section 1: That CHAPTER 21, ZONING, ARTXCT,E 2, USE DISTRICT REGULATIONS, DIVISION it DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, 5ectibzl 21-6 Use district requlationa; boundaries; use diaLrict map, Subsection (a) of the City Code of the City of South Bend, Indiana be amended to read as follows: (a) In order to regulate and restrict the location of trades, callings, industries, commercial, enterprises and the location of buildings designed for specified uses, the City is divided' into ,Use biatrjcts" of which there sball be Uhirtecn- 413 � fourteAR_1_14, ), known an: "A" Residential. District "A-3.11 Residantial District "A-2" Planned Residential Development Pi at:ra r:fi . "A--3" Mixed Use Multifamily Residential. and Commercial. District. '113" Residential District. "B-1" Residential District. "BP" Business Park District, no" office District opuco Protoseicnail(Health ..caro vietxict "C-1" Commercial District. "C-2" planned Shopping Centex District. ,tcl, commercial District. "D" Light Tndustrial District . efF.Heavy Industrial Diotri ct . Section 2: That Chapter 211 Zoning, Article 2, Use District Regulations, ba amended by Adding a new Division 5.3, entitled "PNC" PROFESSIONAL/HEALTH CARE ZONING DISTRICT, to read ae fallow*: Division 5.3, "PHC" PROFESS IONAL/HEALTH C6 Sz-ONING DISTRICT Sections 21-22.5.1. Intent of district. 21-1.2.5.2 General requirements. 21-12.5.3 Uses permitted. 21-12.5.4 Height and area district regul.ationc. �ktr25r� ?vE COUNTY ARFR PLAN COP B 0 21-12.5.5 Off-street parking and loading facilities, and landscaping And screening requirementa, sec. 21,-12.5.1 "EUC:" Prof ass�onal/Heal th Cad" n? strict; ntent dint; i ct, (a) The intent of thec "PHC" Professional/Health Care distribt is to provide sni.fic areas for the ca tinued growth of medical related and other professional office uses su _ roundi» the cityy f s two -ria or� hospitals. . The "MC" P{ofessional/Health Care diaVrict will provide for a mix a# new and existing.office buildings whac are la=ger han those allowed in Lha 1101* Office die iot The "PHum Professional/Health Care district wil provl.da a suitable area for t±houe office uses which fo erly were all - wed in the "B" Residential zoning diet ict . Xxisting will be allowed to con issue as permitted uses in the "B" Residential district 4f4" `G" no new office ueea may be c `Residential District. however, ohed in the ago Sec. 2& 12 ,5.3 Care Distri- =uiremPnts , . All activities associated with permitted uses, •except for off-street parking, maneuvering or loading, shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings. The parking of trucks as part of a permitted use or au an accessory use to a permitted uc3e shall be limited to vehicles not exceeding one and one-half tons. No land which is zoned to any residential zoning district nor any alley adjacent to any ranidental zoning district shall be used for access to property zoned "PHC11 Professional /Health Care. (d) When a required sido or :ear yard is required to be _ landscapea to form an effective screen the landscaping uhall be so dense and compact that an individual stranding on the adjacent property will not be able to see through the screening material during any season of the year. e) Outside lighting, including parking lot lights, shall not exceed twelve fit: in the height:. Furthar, all lighting shall be located, instal.lcid and maintained so that light does not. ehi•ne on Adjacent buildings or property, or public streets, } Outside mechanical equipment, i.ncl,uding roof mounted equipment, shall be screened so as not to be visible from adjoining buildings or property, or public streets. g) Outside Crash receptacles shall be screened so as not to be visible from adjoining buildings or property, or public streets., h) Landscaping material consisting of hedges or closely -planted shrui-he�ry sl��e?:_. bc" prc �v did at both thu outside grid inside babe of all'walls'and fences which tf"D are designed or intended'to provide a required landscape �� 4�ti•�4M� . "screen, 1 , Sec. 21-12.5.3 "PFiG" Professional Health Care Distrj,ct s vv users _permitter, (a) In the "PHC" Profess tonal/Health Care District. buildings or premises may be uved, and buildings may be erected or 7 eA/26196 10,23` ST. JOE COUNTY AREA PLAN COMM. • structurally altered for the following uses only: 101-n- (1) Any office for profensio:,al, business, governmental or quasi -governmental use. (2) HODVi.tmis, public or private clinics, principal offices of physi.eiana, and'dentista. (3) Institut ions of an educations], philanthropin or eleemosynary nature. (4) On -Site or off-site parking for uses permitted in this district. �-M---yfp Buildings and uses that are cuatgMapily accessory to uses permitted in this district, unless otherWxse restriCLed by th� provisions 4£ Chapter 21. Sec,, ?1-1•2,5.4 "IJHC" Prof essioncl/Health C�qrn Piatriot, .heiaht and arga di.atarirt regulations. In the "PHC" Prciessional/Health. Care districts the minimum dimensions of yards and setbacks, the heiirht of buildings, minimum lot area and lot width, and the maximum lot coverage shall be as act forth in this Section. The Height and Area District RegulaLions as set fortis in ARTICLE 4. HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT REGULATIONS are not: applicable to "PKC" Professional/Health Care distric:La. Except as herein provided, no building shall be erected or etruc:L-urally altered except in • conformity with the regulations below subject to such modifications as may be imposed by the 3t. Joseph County Airport Authority. (a) Front Yard requirements. There shall be a front yard o not less than twenty-five (25) feet. �'�(b) Side Yard setback. There shall be two side yards each of which shall not be less than eight (8) feat in width for QV lots which are at least sixty (60) feet wide at the building setback line or five (5) fast in width for lots which are �J less than sixty (60) feet wide aL the building setback line. /^ (c) corner lot requiramenLe. on corner lots, the side yard Y✓ adjoining the. street shall have a setback of not Lees than twenty-five (25 ) feet. (d) Rear Yard setback. Thcrc shall be a rear yard of not less than fifteen (15) feet. nk�� (e) Height 69 Buildings. Except ic�x-1..L..•L�._..LhospitalB, ..-rno building hereafter erected or structurally altered shall ,r ex ,c eerk fifty (50) feet or aur (4 ) stories in height. . (f) Lot Area. The lot areahal shall not be lees than forty-eight hundred (4,800) square feet in area. does vi4A- (g) loot Width. The lot, width shall not be less thand�e-44 '_ i • thirty-five (35) -feet at Lhe building setback line. (h) Lot Coverage. No building* shall be erected or lL-} increased in ground area so that more than forty (40) percent of the area of the lot will be coverall. Stir. 21-12.050 "PUP" professional/Health CAX9 District,,-, off-street oar=q and loadiJLq.LXaq1lities, and landscamina and ,� :^=frig r� iremr"ri4:5. T -A addition zo tiia reyulat'ions set forth in ARTICLE 5. OFFrSTREET PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES the following shall apply. in cases of conrlicting regulations the more rcatri.ctive shall apply. I --V (a) Off-street parking in permitted in the required front yard or side yard adjoining a stxaet provided, however, that a fifteen (is,) foot wide strip of tho ;reauired front yard or side yard adjoining a atre.et, measured 04126fg6 10124 . 5T. ME COIJN't'y AREA PLAN COMM. 005 • from andp!Iaralle) to the front lot line, and extending the full length of L116 Off -Street parking facility, shall be mai.nUtined as a landscaped portion of the front yard or side yard adjoining a street. (b) Parking 3ot maneuvering areas and aisles, except for entrance drives and walks, are not permitted to encroach Into that porLion of the front yard or Gide yard adjoining a street resarved for landecaping as Ine e. (C Oft-nreet: parking, associated drives and maneuvering areas shall not be located less than eight feets� any side lot line adjoining a residential zoning 44d�44 din ric_ t • In" 0. G�/ t dff-street parkinq, associated driven and maneuvering areas shall not be located less than ;ifto-oh feat from any rear IoL line adjoining a1 1B��relside t zcrii trlct. A(+G`� VM u e- 1A S �dl <<. ✓ E pL nee an f-----�'—'"r- parking facility at may be viewed from a public street Shall be screened by a decorative fence, masonry wall, evergreen hedge, earth berm, an on -cite building or ancombination thereof. The screening shall be established ished and mainLained at a haight of not lens than two and one-half fcet nor more than threo'fear. to restrict the view of parked vehicloo from thA public street. . (f) An off-street parking facility, including entrance drives, which abuts a residential district, including a residential district sepparated by a dedicated allay, shall be landscaped _ - T, grave, groundcovura, tretess, *arch berm, evergreen hedge, an on-site building and/or shrubbery to form an effective acreeni.ng-of the off-street parking,facility and any associated driveways from adjoining residential districts. An ornamental, decorative fence or masonry wall may be used in conjunction with the landscaping. Any landscaping, fence, wall, or berm provided to ssata.afy this requirement shall be 884ablished and maintained at a height of not less than five feet nor more than eight feet to restricL the view of parked vehicles. If located within twenLx -five feet (25) feet of a right-of-way line, the screen shall be nPE leve than two and cine -halt (2%) nor more than three (3) feet in height. Section 3: That Sectlon 21-12 "8" ResSident;a al District:; uses permitted; exceptions of Division 5 of ArtiC1e 2 of Chapter P1, zoning, be amCnded to read as follows; Section 21-12 (a)(4) Nursing homes, rest homes, convalescent homes. Public or private clinics, principal offices of physicians and or dentists existing on duly a, 1996. provided No sign exceeding sixteen (1B) square :Fact in area nor higher than tour (4) feet above the surrounding grade level is may be used or exhibi ed; II a `'3 opt �► t 7 l.. t-� ��' ( 1 s, u sol �--xe_,z••�re.rsl Section 4 That Section 21-170 PexmilLted signs by district of ARTICLE 1.0, SIGN REGULA'!'IONS, of Chapter 21, Zoning, be amended by adding the following ssubseCtions . 21-170 (3.4) "PHC" ProfeascionaI/HeasIt:h Care district (a) One on -premise, freestanding sign per primary building } 04/26,196 10:24 ST. SCS COL NTY AREA PLAN COMM. 0O6 provided that.- 1. hat:1. The sign does not exceed forty-eight square feet, in area; 2. The top of the sign does not exceed four feet above grade; 3. The sign shall be vatback a minimum of five fest from the right-of-way line or meet the setback requirements of 6ecti on 21-169(c) whichever is more restrictive. (h) one warquee or canopy sign per primary building provided that; 1. They sign does not exceed eight square feet in display area; 2. The sign meets the requirements of 21-169(d); (c„) FaCi ft sign$ provided that: 1. The sign doea not exceed aixteen square feett (d) Directional signs provided that: 1. The sign does not exceed two square zeet; 2. The sign shall not exceed two and one-half feet above grade; and 3. The sign shall not be interior lighted_ (e) Window signs not exceeding two square feet of copy area..- (t) rea•.(f) The totul square feet of all oigno shall not exceed forty-eight square feet. Section 5: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after itsassagge by the Common Council, approval, by the Magor, and legJ publication. 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