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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 1997AGENDA OF THHR REGULAR MEETING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular monthly meeting County Commissioner's 7:30 p.m. Conference Room . Monday, December 15, 1997 7th Floor County City Bldg. I. Call to Order. II. Roll Call III. Public Hearing A. Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places 1) 16581 Chandler Blvd. - Mishawaka Reservoir Caretakers Residence B. Second Reading - Proposed Local Landmark 1) 214 West Jefferson - Jefferson Hotel Annex IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes 1. November 17, 1997 B. Treasurer's Report C. Correspondence D. Committee Reports 1. Budget & Finance 2. Historic Districts a. Project Access b. COA - Chapin Park NRHD gate proposal 3. Historic Landmarks a. Status of recommendations to Councils 1) 804 N. Lafayette - Madison School 2) 513 Harrison 3) 1631 Lihcolnway West 5. Standards & Maintenance . a) 1208 Lincolnway East - Changes to approved rehabilitation plan b) 1704 East Wayne - Replace cedar siding with vinyl siding 6. Legal E. Staff Reports 1. C of A Staff Approvals (see attachment) 2. Legal a) Public Works - "Good Neighbors" COA notification b) Extension of period for consideration of COAs c) 106 Review - 608 East South Street 3. DHPA Grant status a. 1997-98 4. St. Joseph River - Heritage River Initiative up -date 5. East Bank Heritage Tourism program 6. Proposed Local Historic Districts a. South St. Joseph St. b. Cushing St. V. Old Business VI. New Business VII. Hearing of Visitors VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters IX. Adjournment 0 0 rI* ail ec . 15-j • • • NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION STAFF REPORT PROPERTY -- 16581 Chandler Boulevard Mishawaka, Indiana OWNER -- Peter De Kever 16581 Chandler Boulevard Mishawaka, Indiana STANDARDS The nomination proposes placement of this building on the National Register of Historic Places based on Criterion A: Event and Criterion C: Design Construction. Criteria Consideration B regarding moved properties must be considered in evaluation of this nomination. National Register Bulletin 15 - How to Apaly 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...." With regard to Criterion C, Bulletin 15 states 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." Criteria Consideration B allows that historically significant location primarily for architectural value importantly associated with a histor i"a property removed from its original or can be eligible if it is significant or it is the surviving property most s person or event". RECOMMENDATION The Staff of the HPC recommends in favor of the nomination of the Mishawaka reservoir caretaker's residence located at 16581 Chandler Boulevard, Mishawaka, Indiana to the National Register of Historic Places. The building meets Criterion A as an rare example, unique in the State of Indiana, of a residence constructed by the WPA and Criterion C as a representation of a 1930s cottage that demonstrates the typical construction methods employed by the WPA. As described in the Statement of Significance section of the nomination, the City of Mishawaka applied for WPA funds in 1937 for the construction of a caretaker's residence for the cities recently built reservoir, which had also been funded by a New Deal program. The residence was to be "occupied by a responsible party" who would act as caretaker for the reservoir, but, whom would not be an employee of the water department. The cottage was to be a publicly owned private residence. In December of 1937 the WPA granted the funds its construction which began in March of 1938. Since the construction of the residence the Mishawaka reservoir caretaker's residence has stood alone as a remarkably intact example of WPA Workmanship applied to domestic architecture". The building is considered architecturally significant for its excellently preserved representation of the construction methods used by the WPA in the style of a 1930s cottage. It is a one and a half story cottage made of solid bridk with metal -framed casement windows and a gable roof line. NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION STAFF REPORT Criteria consideration B requires -that a nomination consider: . 1) whether the move has affected architectural integrity; 2) whether the moved structure is the principal or sole property representing its historical.context.by association; 3) whether the new location is comparable and compatible with the property's significance; and 4) whether the historical association is dependent of its original site. • Although its removal from the nearby reservoir site affects its association with this feature, the significance of the building is found in its associations with the WPA and the style of workmanship employed by this program. Furthermore, there was no inherent functional or esthetic relationship between the reservoir and the building at its previous site. Having been moved less than a quarter mile and relocated on the same street, the context of the house has not been overwhelmingly altered. The new location is significantly raised above the roadway as it was at the previous location. The physical integrity of the house was not affected by the move except in the loss of a small wood pergola which framed the entry and was too severely deteriorated in—situ to survive the move. It is the opinion eligibility for the that the commission Commissioners and t DBD Director 12/8/97 of HPC Staff that this building meets the criteria for National Register of Historic Places. Staff recommends send a favorable ruling to the St. Joseph County Board of o the State Historic Preservation Office. OMB aoprova/ No. 1024.0018 NPS Form 10.900-a 18.881 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Ational Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page Mishawaka reservoir caretaker's residence St. Joseph County IN NARRATIVE Dt`�S. CR117i ION The Mishawaka reservoir caretaker's residence presently sits on a rise, facing south, about three -tenths of a mile south of its original location next to the city's reservoir, amidst the Mishawaka Hills south of the city. It was necessary to move the house to save it, as it was to be demolished if it had remained on the reservoir site. Next to the house. on the east. is a recently built modest garage (a corner is visible in photo 2) with a driveway leading up to it. A sidewalk runs from the drive to the front door of the house (photo 1), which originally had a small Gabled roof sheltering the stoop. with lattice work on either sire. This was lost in the move, but the current owner plans to restore it. Near the southeast corner of the house stands a curving metal light ooie with a hanging glass globe. which came from and was part of the original • site. The solid brick house is one -and -a -half stories and essentially rectancralar. A gabled bay extends from the north end of the west side of the house (photo 2). There is a three sided bay window on the east -Side (photos 1,3) with metal -framed casements. as are all the windows in the house. All are orictinal. and most even have their original screens. ;The wood frame storm windows still used were constructed by the third occupants of the house. probably in the late 1940x.) North of the bay window embedded in the wall on the east side (see photo 3) is a limestone plague inscribed "Built By Federal Works Fraaress Adminie-cration. 1-9377- 1938." From the gabled roof a fieldstone chimney rises just behind the peak east of. center (see photo 2). The main entrance is centered on the south facade: there is a rear entrance (photo 3) at the east end or the ;��,r'r_h elevation. (Around 1945 the residents of the house corstr_tcted a sheltered entr--way for the rear door: this was lost in the move. and the t:wner irtanrls _o leave the entrance as it i:ad been built c:r:qin+a''V- withou-. a shelter of any So.--_.) The interior of the house _s remarkably intact. All the riai::a: *rim ar:d :ia_mware remain. Threugh. -.i e front door ane enters :ne _ 1✓1: Cn,m. a M" 1.1st hr iC)� _ it G . f _ !- � •end YjP f'y' P�' `:7,d,yi r-av ae .1vJ 1 "eVlca'sl'/ ;s?3 i�nOt'J 1) . ti StairLdaY' -_ Crt9 :eft !west) r rhe _'.mance jealt 'O the attic. now ori'✓i if as 'ver`:' 1a_*Yee b'rrGc.m. orwa= Mr _h) ,T -he -r^!lt dr11*_ 1S a ::aSS-rig. -nt1cT7 to the ;ining room an the ­Wc _i i tc ,eri on the east. West DT" dining room .a i I Nay • ic1adi1'x_T to the )athrcom 1,n `he right iwith oriainai ub) nl :wo .'_mall :crc.: fls. Beneath the _::ic t4?: ar those leadi: N:i tc, the ful: A.-asement. which '.les below t;,? seven-inch poured '•G;1Ci ze ._ice iv :1 :anich `he ri%l.se, r , h asP t its ori:: inai iocaLi, n rest -S. i'ne hou..e .,a1� .s rail :.�. men in xs well; the orioinal outside- entrance to it remains. on the north erx:: o—r =41t.' east side. OMB AOPMo ai No. :02.-0018 NPS Form 10.900•a (8-881 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service I6tionol Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number R Page P Ma--nawaKa reservoir caretaker's residence St. Joseph County IN NP.RRATI Vi; S'l A" rE r OF SIGNIFICANCE The Mishawaka reservoir caretaker's residence is an unusual manifestation of the work of the WPA in Indiana. and as such it is significant under Criterion A (in the area of social history). The building is also significant under Criterion C. as it is representative of a 1930s cottage and demonstrates typical construction methods employed by the WPA. The oricrins of the caretaker's residence begin with the construction of Mishawaka's new water storage reservoir amidst the hills south of Dragcon Trail in 1929. Rapid population growth aided by a large influx of immigrants following World War I had greatly increased demand �Dn the city's water supply. But the onset of the Great Depression prevented any further improvements until the New Deal programs introduced by President •Franklin D.koosevelt's administration provided the means for state and local uovernments to undertake public works projects. St. ,Joseph County, was the site of considerable New E-5eal activity. starting with the introducticri in 1933 of the Federal EmerctencY Relief: Administration (F RA) , which covered some rudimentary work projects. and the Public Works Administration (PWA), which funded large-scale public construction projects. in 1935 the new federal Works Progress Administration (WP. unveiled a comprehensive work relief program that provided the potential for all manner of employment, in hopes of matching the skills of the unemolr_,yed to jobs that local and state governments created. In addition to.develomixT or improving parks (including Battell Park. listed in the National Register). schools. and streets. Mishawaka applied to the WPA for several projects to upgrade the city's water system. including the expansion of sewer lines ami the -construction of a storage building for the water department. (That structure ._,till stands in the .100 block of Virgil Street.) I In 1937 %!i_hawa1-a Souaht WPA funds to construct a ,caretaker's resic-•nce for *he recently built reservoir. The city justified its unusual request by '_0' incr =he reSer'J1:"'S 1So13teld location outside the city limlCs. and that nnen -ne gates to the water Supply were rourxi disturbed in any waz'. t: J Mater ecar:ment felt comoelled to drain the reservoir ie rt r1here wa-s ti -e supToly miljht have been contaminated. The .�eeined :O be _o tuild a residence. to be 'r'ccuo-.ed by a reS :l' lbl�' Darty. :73V111C7 d11tt'.c-r lt`- c;'?1 (�ta)Ct�r. " next 1--ol;r; Y"eser !oir to .ntrudiers from r,ntter.I:K7 -he crolnds. Unlike those in • few :)thea'-C.retaker'S `hat che WPA built. the o;:cu,allts wo111d ;_e employees or the water :teoartmert. The.' -ity was ver,; car,,ful �o .ut that. nevertheless. tnis residence was to remain cuoliGi'r :.wr­�i drd was teing built -or the gocx_i of the public. as a mean-- of ea,wof _ht- city water `UDOly. OA48 A00fovo No. :024-0018 NPS Form I O�900-a (8-861 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service 4lational Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 8 Page 3 m_iz,iiawaKa rtaservoir carecaKer's residence St. joserin Count,,, :\,4 In December 193/7 the WPA authorized the fund for the project that would emr,lc.y/ approximately thirty men, but actual construction did not be -.in until March 1938. The original proposal estimated the total cost of the project at slightly over ten thousand dollars, but the city requested and received an additional supplement of nearly $2100. most of which went for labor. While the total figure seems a bit hefty for a modest house in the 1930s. the dwelling, with its solid brick walls and seven-inch Doured concrete floor over a full basement, was substantial in its constr,_%­t ion. The mission of the WPA was labor-inteiisive, and the house, with details like the fieldstone chimney and the limestone project marker plaque. reflects the fact that a number of skilled workmen were eMD10-yed on it. The limestone marker, incidentally. was carved in Bedford, giving work through the WPA to unemployed stonecutters- there. -Die house was completed by the end of the year, and in February the Mishawaka Board of Public works completed a lease aareement with William D. Buckles. .410 was past severity years or age. Buckles and his wife would reside in 11 --he house by the reservoir in return for his service as d "watchman and caretaker." ?hey lived there about four years. apparently moving !_*o their son's residence sometime before the death of Mrs. Buckles in i943. The Floyd Swartz1ander family next moved in with their three children in Febn.ia--y 1944. but their stay was brief, ending tragically. Mr. Swartziander was a lineman for the city. and succumbed to the injuries he sustained in a work-related accident in October of the same Year. A middle-aged. couple. Night and Mabel Snyder. began their long res­-4Z1-cv l In the iouse shortly after. The Snyders' leaseagreementreq_uir6d a ery modest monthly rent of $15 along with Mr. Snyder"s watchman,, caretaker duties. Interestingly, Snyder was also a lineman for the city..aryl indeed. was a pallbearer at Floyd Swartz"lander's funeral. 11he seemi:xr coincidence may be as simple as the fact that the city's water and electric services were in -one devartment, under Superintendent A.R. Klein. who had first proposed the caretaker's house as a 1WPA 7 Sn,,-drers lived there for i-lecades and were t: .e last occllzcan-ts r :,ouse in its oriainal location. Dwight Snyder died in 19,z-9: 7:1he all(_,w,:xd his widow to remain in the house 4s Long ao ane wished. _urned H to out be years. � t- - C, - _�r.,T before Mabel Snvde.- v-acated the residence ,n 1`990. l -he. :-d iolermined a cai-e-taker was no loryaer reedFld and lei: the maintenance :he iloi_­e. which 4or'Unately was wenderfully !ix-und. 'lie department did. howpver. "Loax-d it wh-:n ift lxcame emou/,. ["ari.na th,� -arly 1.690s rhe fate ot ti e car!_­Iakt�r's residence waS burl, . . , �.Jj: e C! Presei-,tationists were. boui-d to su_- til, ina b ave the ixila-, 7w - OMS Aoarov& NO. 1024-0018 WS Form 10-900-a (8-85) UnitedStatesDepartment of the Interior National Park Service flationai Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 6 Page i Mishawaka .-eservoir caretaker's residence St. Joseph Count,/ 1N at least initially, saw the merits of the. house. Its location was a oroblem: the City wanted to demolish it and rejected various solutions involving adaptive reuse on the site. To save it, the house had to be moved. which at first seemed an impossible -task. given the poured concrete floor. Meanwhile. preservation ca-oups had begun a pub! -:L -- campaign to save the caretaker's residence. ultimately resulting in the city's agreement to sell the house with the stipulation that it be moved from the reservoir site. The integrity of the house's setting had to be sacrificed if it was to survive. The preservation qrc--.up Beicrer Heritage curd',va zed, the house, and after considering a number of unfulfilled oor.ioro-, moved the house in 1995 to a vacant lot in a nearby subdivision, only three tenths of a mile from. the original. site. During the leng-thy efforts to save the care -taker's residence. one of the m-oUD'S bowd members became interested in buying the hot -Ise in order to make it 'his nome, and thus it came about. The Mishawaka reservoir caretaker's dwelling is a significant and rare example of WPA construction: that of an individual custodial residence.. Styli--tically it is a typical cottage of the 1930s. and it differs rrcm the few other known WPA custodial cottacres e:-­tant in Indiana, which were all built later. 'Ibe others all were/are on state lands: there are no other custodial residences built by the WPA on municipal property kno'.,Ti in =ndiara. One in Lincoln State Park. built in 1941. has been altered hewnxl recrx:rnlition: -another at Driftwood 'Stage Fish 1latchery was recently Demolished. ;here t ..-emains only the custre odian's sidence. which has been d been altered. at Fawn River State Fish Hatchery. a contributing buildiryj to `he historic district of the same name listed in the National Register earlN, in 1997. -hat frame dwelling, which e.xhibits some Cape Cod influence, differs sianificantly from the Mishawaka house. 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SE _ J•� > iIL r ri +t t y � f;'� t M Y � t� ,Y a .! �' is 1►j � � � 4 . ti r ',k- w •,,,tit+ , �,?t rr,,, r:> >i'•'X �;. ;,�t r. t .. ►.,t~ �.w .!*. �r ! 3"`a ^rx,:Ai� . si � 2 �� j�7r�_.:• •r1. ti y+ }y ,,4 -slam Am �..V ;M iS t �j 4y1 ._1 `1'�7 Lxij ; . ` � 'x -F 3'� •5. ;- Yi y � 0 • PROPOSED LOCAL LANDMARK 214 WEST JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County December, 1997 • b / -tet •�, ,�, � '-`� 0 t�._ �'�„ ..,t ♦ may}{�f�^. �+�'.,� ��� i',:� i� %e • � 4wRhe''".iif+'lll+lr •+t� i . ` ._ `P.tTu+wnt+ i� 0 rt �_.. M�_ vt J►r r� • • MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Monthly Meeting County Commissioner's 7:30 p.m. Conference Room Monday November 17, 1997 7th Floor County—City Building I. Call to Order John Oxian, president of the commission, brought the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II. Roll Call Commission members present were: Martha Choitz, Adrian Fine, John Oxian, Edward Talley, Jerry Wiener, Janeanne Petrass, Catherine Hostetler and Joann Sporleder. Commission staff present was: David Duvall, director, Aladean DeRose, counsel and Rhonda Saunders, administrative assistant. Also attending the meeting were: Kenny Kent, Don Olson, John Wiltrout, Ed Smith, Mr. Hubner, David & Brenda Bickel, Joanne & John Broden, Julia DesLauriers, Shay Shannon and Greg Kil. III. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness Mr. Oxian'stated that he wanted to change the agenda and bring 1333 East -Wayne Street, which was a carry over from last month, up first. 1) 1997-1006-2 — 1333 East Wayne — Construction of addition and further alterations Mr. Fine noted that prior to this meeting the Standards and Maintenance Committee met with the owner, Ed Smith who, present at .this meeting, to discuss his applications, which the Committee combined into one application. Mr. Fine stated that the issues of concern were either dropped completely or altered. .The first concern was about _replacing all of the siding on the house, this was changed so that the new additions siding would match the houses existing cedar siding. The second concern was over the addition of dentilation detail. This detail has since been dropped from the application. Mr. Fine further stated. that the committee recommends the approval of the following items:. installation of copper roofing over the box window and the hood located over the front entrance, the installation of copper gutters and downspouts, the. construction of the new second story addition in the rear as discussed with matching siding and the replacement of the existing windows with new double hung windows that would maintain the same muntin pattern as the existing windows. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mrs. Sporleder asked whether or not regular agenda. Mr. Oxian said that moved to return to the regular agenda. motion passed unanimously. Mr. Oxian stated that the commission Mr. Duvall interjected that the owne present and that the commission shoul give the owner time to arrive. a motion was needed to return to the a motion was needed. Mrs. Sporleder Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. The should begin with 1208 Lincolnway East. r of 1208 Lincolnway East was 'not yet d wait on this application in order to 2) 1997-1008-2 — 1704 East Wayne Street — Replace cedar siding with vinyl • 214 W. Jefferson HISTORICAL CONTEXT This property is located on the south side of W. Jefferson Boulevard, east of the alley between S. Lafayette and S. Main in downtown South Bend, Indiana. It is described as 22' W. Lot 259 of Original Plat South Bend. The building was probably constructed in 1903 as office space. Its original owner was Rose Melville Mizey. In 1906 the existing structure was incorporated into the Jefferson Building constructed at the corner of W. Jefferson and S. Main Street by F. W. Keller, Charles Weidler and Frank and William Toepp and designed by Freyermuth and Maurer. Because of the continuity of design it may be inferred that the original building had been designed by Freyermuth and Maurer or that the facade was altered by them to match the new construction. The resulting office building covered an area of 66 feet on Main Street and 165 feet on Jefferson Street, was four stories tall. offered 125 rooms and had a lobby that boasted such conveniences as an in house barber shop. The building was constructed so tha� it connected with the pre-existing office building, located at 214 W. Jefferson, which was to become the west annex. The building was owned by Frank and William Toepp at this time. In 1916 the Jefferson building was converted to use as a Hotel which offered 125 rooms and had a lobby that boasted such conveniences as an in house barber shop. Most office tenants relocated to the newly constructed Associates Building across the street at this time. • Mr. William Toepp was in the dry goods business with his father Peter Toepp, the firm was called, "P. Toepp & Sons", located at 121 West Washington. However, the business went under after the store was destroyed by the fire that devastated South Bend's business district in 1881. In 1890 Peter Toepp embarked in the jewelry business with his other son Frank. The name of the firm was F.C. Toepp & Co., it was located at the corner of Main and Washington Street. Peter Toepp retired in 1896 giving his share to his son Frank who continued to run the business well into the 1900s. By 1951 the current owners of the hotel spent $100,000.00 in renovations to bring the hotel up to modern standards. They then leased the hotel to James Murfree in October of 1959. Mr. Murfree owned hotels in Lafayette and Elkhart, Indiana and had hopes of bringing business back to the Jefferson hotel. His first move was to make W.R. Weatherford the hotels resident manager. Mr. Weatherford was experienced in hotel management through his past work with Lafayette hotels. These efforts were to no avail, in 1961 the hotel was closed. The structure remained virtually empty for the next 20 years, until the early 1980s when the main body of the hotel was demolished and replaced with a fast food restaurant, leaving 214 W. Jefferson standing by its self. After the hotels demolition the building at 214 W. Jefferson became owned by Milt's Restaurant. The restaurant occupied the first floor and left the upper three floors empty. Milt's restaurant was bought out by Barb's Restaurant in 1985. Barb's Restaurant eventually went under and was purchased by Steve Moerlein in 1996. Mr. Moerlein is a lawyer who intends to restore the building to its original use as office.space. • E ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION The structure is a four story commercial building designed in the Renaissance Revival style presumably by Freyermuth and Maurer. The structure is rectangular in design, has a brick foundation and a tar and gravel roof. The walls are made of brick with brick recessed panels and spandrels located in the street facade. It also has engaged pilasters with stone capitals supporting metal egg & dart architrave, a brick frieze and a sheet metal cornice with -modillions and dentils. The sheet metal cornice which once was continuous for the street facades of the Jefferson building returns around the corner at the alley but has been clipped at the front elevation short of the northeast corner. Investigation indicates that the street level facade contains historic storefront including transoms glazed with patterned "bottle glass". The windows in stories two through four have been removed for restoration and the openings have been boarded up for security. The window openings in the fourth floor are accented by a stone arch with accentuated keystones. An earlier addition of a wood shingle hip roof canopy over the first floor entrance was removed to allow for the future restoration of the stone cornice work that originally existed in its place. The building also has one offset brick chimney, a fire, escape along the west facade and metal siding over the east facade where the building was once connected to the Jefferson Hotel. RECOMMENDATION Based on the Historic Preservation Commission's Local Landmarks Criteria as adopted by the Common -Council, the building at 214 West Jefferson has been recommended to the Common Council for designation as a Local Historic Landmark by Historic Preservation Commission.. The building meets the criteria in at'least three areas: 1.) Its character, interest and value as part of the development , heritage, or culture of the city of South Bend, St. Joseph County, the state of 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 suitability for preservation. The building fulfills criteria #1 as an early example of a multi -storied office structure. It reflects the growth of downtown South Bend through its own growth and metamorphosis from a 1903 office building to the annex of one of South Bend's major hotels and finally as a survivor of near demolition and its future renovation back to an office building. This building epitomizes the growing pains of downtown South Bend from 1906 to the present. The building fulfills criteria #2 as an early example of a Renaissance Revival office building in the city. The building is rated a contributing ten in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory. The verification of existing storefront elements assures the elevation of this rating upon completion of restoration activities. Its design, at least in the facade was the work of Freyermuth and Maurer, two of the city's well known architects. Freyermuth eventually was elected Mayor. • • The building fulfills criteria #3 by the integrity of its original construction with minor changes to the facade, which will be remedied in a proposed future restoration project. With regard to the integrity of the building it is noteworthy that significant interior features remain including elaborate sheet metal ceiling at the first floor. Staff finds that the building meets the criteria for designation as a Local Landmark and recommends that the commission send such a recommendation to the Common Council. DBD 12/10/97 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY • APPLICATION FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION ADDRESS OF PROPERTY 214 West Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601 LEGAL DESCRIPTION West 22' of Lot 259, Original Plat KEY NUMBER 18-3007-0223 OWNER'S NAME Steve Moerlein, President, Phoenix Properties, Inc. MAILING ADDRESS 1701 Portage Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 PHONE NUMBER: (219) 282-2138 voice (219) 289.2198 fax NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON COMPLETING APPLICATION IF DIFFERENT FROM OWNER: Gregory A. Kil, NCARB, AIA KIL Architecture/ Planning 1126 Lincolnway East South Bend, IN 46601 (219) 288.2654 voice (219) 289.2420 fax INFORMATION ON NOMINATED PROPERTY: YEAR BUILT: 1906 ORIGINAL OWNER: ORIGINAL USE: Office Building ARCHITECT/ BUILDER: • date filed rating Style WRITE A BREIF WRITTEN HISTORY OF THE NOMINATED PROPERTY, BE SURE TO INCLUDE A BIOGRAPHY OF THE OWNERS AND/OR OCCUPANTS, IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS (use back of application if necessary). -Originally constructed as an office building in 1906. (1903 as per tax records). -Remodeled in 1910 (as per tax records). -1916 the Jefferson Hotel was built east of the property and this building was remodeled as the west annex to the Hotel. -1951 Hotel was renovated. -1961, the Jefferson Hotel closed. -Early 1980's, the main east wing of the hotel was demolished (replaced by fast food restaurant). (The upper three floors have been unoccupied since). -1985 Milt's purchased by Barb as Barb's Restaurant. -1996 Barb's Restaurant purchased by Steve Moerlein. SOURCES OF INFORMTION: • Sanborn Maps, Tax Records, Historic Survey (1979 by Chris Nagy), H PC85-7 rig IN x: . , f ... � ..: <,a,.r .�«. �.e4 (.. ! ..;"E ,&. `::R\ a�' ��'' :"�:. 7 l� ^..K��^. .r.`d`�..,r �t. ( .,,'c ., ?vr .. S' :^.?.' a ,,y..: v^:`.A a.?<: sZ'::.:.' '`�;:R!7'"t\e'�"ia�F"x�;srfAk.�<'5,;;.'% '§t»`"?,kxo •8?<S< . y�'- ;R ` : ,� ..• , ':#i s ?. ..,� .a.a..a'+o.:y\.. ,. ,.al.. gyp. .. ,.„.�..,. 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T�1lC � ..,...-� .....,r a f J r _ fl+ =14 � * FiJ+ �-..-. 1. •w.:wf4xa�, io:: s,'is �= ''aie:. � - - a'��w.w . , .� ,^x^r;rS�" .d . rvr., ,•c w - +� �'..,�R�..� ji mv — r At - F � _ ik 1t R siding. Mr. Duvall presented the Staff Report and distributed photographs. He further noted that the owners, David and Brenda Bickel were present and that they had packets of information and statistics to hand out to the commission members. Mr. Oxian asked the owners if the wanted to make a presentation. Mrs. Bickel stated that she did have presentation to give that would explain the handout she had given them. Mrs. Bickel stated the price they paid for the house and how much it had appreciated since that time and its comparison to how other homes in the area had appreciated. She noted how much less their house was worth and how the new siding would make their home worth more. Mrs. Bickel also noted that the cedar sidings were .deteriorating in certain areas and would not be cured by power washing and staining the house. She also gave estimates given to her by various contractors for vinyl siding and for cedar siding, she noted that the new cedar siding would cost at least double the cost of vinyl siding. Mrs. Bickel went on to state that their intention was to preserve their home and enhance the other homes in their neighborhood.. She also read from the guidelines noting that the denial of the application our the imposition of having to put up new cedar siding would cause them undue financial hardship. Mrs. Sporleder asked what kind of vinyl siding would be put up. Mrs. Bickel stated that the proposed siding is of the Dutch lap variety. Mrs. Sporleder asked if the new siding would be the same width as the existing cedar siding. Mrs. Bickel stated that the new siding' would be narrower. Mrs. Sporleder noted that the application stated that the cedar siding would be replaced. Mrs. Bickel said that it would not be replaced, that it would be wrapped and • then covered by the vinyl siding.- Mrs. Hostetler asked what would be done about the rot problem so that it doesn't get trapped under the new siding. Mrs. Bickel remarked that her contractor had told her that the damp and wet areas would simply dry. Mr..Oxian and several other members of the commission responded that this statement was untrue. Mr. Duvall noted that this house was virtually identical to 1333 East Wayne, both having the same windows and siding. Mr. 'Oxian recommended that the application be placed into the Standard and Maintenance Committee until it can be further investigated. Mr. Talley moved that the application be placed in thel Standards and Maintenance Committee. Mr. Wiener seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mrs. DeRose explained to the owners what it meant to have the application put .into committee and,why it was put into committee. 3) 1997-1023 - 830 North Michigan - Window restoration and replacement for the North Pumping Station Mr. Duvall noted that for documentation of this project the applicant had provided a copy of the historic preservation fund acquisition and development grant application. �1r. Duvall presented the staff report and distributed photographs. He also noted that a representative from South Bend Water Works was -present, John Wiltrout, and that the architect Don Olson was also present. Mr. Oxian asked if Mr. Wiltrout or Mr. Olson wished to make a presentation. Mr. Olson stated that he was from Ken Iierceg and Associates and was responsible for the documentation. He noted that it was their intent to restore the building to its original design and integrity. They want to refurbish the. south windows • and replace the other windows with replicas.of ones that originally existed. Mr. Wiltrout further stated their desire and past work to restore the building to its original appearance. Mr. Fine asked what the finished color of the window framing would be. Mr'. Olson stated, that it has not been determined yet. Mrs. Hostetler moved to approve the application as recommended by staff. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. The motion passed with Mr. Oxian abstaining due to hi.s being a member of the Water Works Board. • 4) 1997-1024 - Leeper Park — Placement of posts along Riverside Drive North from Bartlett to the Sunken Carden to prevent further deterioration of the grass from cars parking on it. Mr. Duvall presented the staff report and passed out photographs. He further noted that no one from Parks Department was present. Ms. DesLauriers noted that she has been in contact with Betsy Harriman of the Parks Department concerning this matter. Mr. Duvall stated that through conversations with the Parks Department staff they were able to settle on using round wood bollards which are similar to telephone poles. Mr. Talley stated that the use of wood poles was appropriate, however, the text in the staff report was wrong when it referred to the rose garden it .should have said the sunken garden. He further stated that the poles should be no higher then 24 inches above grade. Mr. Duvall stated that the height of the poles and the distance that they would be from each other had not been discussed with the Parks Department as of yet. Mr. Talley moved that the application be approved with the stipulation that the poles not exceed a height of 24 inches above grade. Mr. Fine asked if spacing of the poles should a concern. There was some discussion over the necessity of setting a spacing limit due to drivers going between previously existing poles. Mr. Oxian stated that the poles should be no more than three feet apart. Then a question of parks department vehicles being able to have access to the property was posed. Mr. Talley suggested that authorized vehicles could get through by way of the designated parking area. Mr. Talley accepted the amendment of having the poles spaced no more than three feet apart and that access for approved vehicles should be provided through the • existing parking area, to his motion approving the poles. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion and questioned whether or not unauthorized vehicles would use the access way left for authorized vehicles. Mr. Talley stated that he had envisioned the installation of a gate or chain to prevent this from occurring. Mrs. Sporleder asked for clarification as to where the parking lot that was to be maintained would be. Mr. Talley stated that the lot was right in front of the bridge. There was some discussion over the proposed parking area and its location. Mrs. Choitz expressed some concern that the height 'proposed for the poles might be too short for drivers to see when behind the wheel. She suggested a height of 28 to 30 inches instead of 24'inches. There was some discussion and agreement with Mrs. Choitz desire to change the height. Mr. Wiener suggested that the Parks Department probably has a set height for such items and that if the commission set a maximum height of 30 inches that the Parks Departments requirements would more than likely fall with in the specified range. Mrs. Sporleder asked if placing the poles along the river side of the -street would not cause the violators to begin parking on the other side of the street thus causing the same problem there. Mrs. DesLauriers stated that this would not be a problem since most people parked there because they want to be as close to the river as possible. Mr. Talley accepted this further amendment of a maximum height of 30 inches to*his motion. The motion passed unanimously. 5) 1997-1024-3 - 117 West North Shore Drive - Replace a tree that was removed from the tree lawn with a Tulip Poplar. Mr. Duvall noted that there was a legal issue regarding this property and application concerning the tree that was removed without the proper permit. • . Mr. Duvall presented the staff report and distributed photographs. There was some discussion over the history related to the illegal removal of the tree. Mrs. DeRose stated that it would be a good idea to have the Department of Public Works get word to the Commission when some one applies to have a tree removed who lives in a historic district or landmark. Mr. Duvall stated that he had received a list from Public Works in July upon request about the •projects that were registered for the Good Neighbors Program. He went on to note that the staff did have knowledge that the house in question was slated for some kind of work, however the type'of work was unknown. Mrs. DeRose suggested that a letter be sent to all known residents of historic districts and landmarks that are taking part in the program notifying them of their obligation to get a Certificate of Appropriateness. Mr. Oxian stated that the staff should go out to each property that is in a Local Historic District or is a Landmark which is scheduled for work to be done and to see if there are any trees on the property that may be involved. He further showed his unhappiness with the entire situation. Mrs. Sporleder asked if she was correct in thinking that the list Mr. Duvall received did not contain specifics on what type of work was to be done. Mr. Duvall stated that was correct. Mr. Duvall further stated that Mrs. DeRose's suggestion.of sending a letter was probably the best action to take. He also stated that the program was constantly accepting new applicants and would never be complete. Mr. Talley noted that. the home owner was responsible for applying for a Certificate of Appropriateness, however, he felt that Public Works should include in their notification of acceptance to the home owners that they are still responsible for obtaining a Certificate of Appropriateness. There was further discussion over how to relay to owners that they were responsible for getting the appropriate permits and to the fact that the Commission and the Board of Public Works needs to communicate more. Mr. Talley moved to approve the application. Mr. Wiener seconded the motion. There was some discussion over if Public Works knew which properties needed approval from the commission. Mr. Oxian further stated his • frustration with Public Works method of operations. The motion passed with Mr. Oxian abstaining. Mr. Talley asked if the commission would be sending a letter to the mayor and the Board of Public Works expressing their suggestions and/or scheduling a meeting with the Board of Public Works. It was unanimously decided that both would be done. Mrs. DeRose stated that she would take care of the letters that needed to be sent. Mr. Talley moved to have the Executive Committee schedule a meeting with the Board of Public Works for discussion and correction of this matter. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 6) 1997-1027 - 201 West North Shore Drive - Installation of hand rails and low landscape lights, one at each terrace in the front yard. Mr. Duvall presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He noted that the owners, Thomas and Joanne Broden, were present. Mrs. Hostetler moved to approve the application. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion. Mrs. Hostetler asked if the owners wanted to make any comments. • Mrs. Broden noted that their front sidewalk was circular and the proposed lights would be hidden and discreet. The motion passed with Mr. Oxian abstaining. 7) 1997-1029 - 701 Riverside Drive - Replace front concrete steps with new concrete steps that have brick overlays. Mr. Duvall presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He noted that the owner, Julia DesLauriers, was present. Julia DesLauriers noted that • the handrail would remain. Mrs. Choitz mentioned concern over the bricks tendency to allow moisture build up that eventually leads to deterioration. Mrs. DesLauriers stated that she has a very competent contractor who is very experienced in brick laying. Mr. Fine moved to approve the application. Mr. Talley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. S) 1997-1103 - 1215 Riverside Drive - Demolish garage. Mr. Duvall presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He noted ` that the owners were not present. Mr. Talley noted that the houses owner, Logan Center, has not been sensitive to the district or its inhabitants. Mr. Talley moved that the application be' denied on the bases that the structure was important to the site and was still repairable. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. Mr. Oxian stated that an amendment should be added to the motion that the Logan Center must follow the minimum maintenance standards. Mr. Talley accepted the amendment to his motion and went on to note that the house itself was also falling into disrepair and that there were inappropriate lights and a general lack of respect for the district. Mr. Oxian stated that the commission had previously made a home owner on Lincolnway East repair their garage which was in worst shape then the before them now. He further stated that he felt that Logan Center did not want to be bothered with the repairs and this was their way out of the responsibility. The motion passed unanimously. 9) 1997-1104 - 1602 East Wayne Street - Replace backyard chain link fence with a wood privacy fence to meet with codes concerning pools. Mr. Duvall presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He noted that the owners were not present. Mr. Talley moved to approve.the application only as it is requested. Mr. Fine seconded the motion. Mr. Oxian asked if the owners had said why they were not completely enclosing the backyard with this fence. Mr. Duvall stated that the owners had not disclosed this information. Mrs. Sporleder questioned whether or not there would be a problem if and when the owners decide to finish the project by enclosing the • backyard completely, would the fence be visibly acceptable from the street. Mrs.' Choitz stated that Mr. Duvall should explain to the owners that what was approved was only what was submitted in the drawing and application and that if there is any future additions to the fence that it would need another Certificate of Appropriateness. The motion passed unanimously. 10) 1997-1107 - 221 West North Shore Drive - Installation of a backyard privacy fence and bricking of the concrete terrace located in the front of the house. Mr. Duvall presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He noted that the owners were not present. Mr. Talley asked what exactly was being down to the front terrace and steps. Mr. Duvall stated that a brick paver would be put over the top.. Mr. Talley' moved to approve the. application as approved by staff. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 11) 1997-0502r - 1208 Lincolnway East - Changes to approved rehabilitation plan. Mr. Duvall noted that this was an amendment to a previously approved application. He presented the staff report and circulated photographs. Mr. Duvall noted that the owner, Mr. Hubner, was present. Mr. Oxian asked Mr. Hubner if he would be willing to have this sent to committee to address all the changes. Mr. Hubner stated that it was fine with him. Mr. Talley moved to have the application placed in the standards and maintenance committee for a recommendation. Mr. Fine seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Second Reading for Local Landmark Designation of 1631 Lincolnway West. Mrs. Saunders presented the staff report and Mr. Duvall circulated the survey data card. Mr. Oxian noted that there was also a garage located on the property that is made of concrete block and should be included in the report. Mr. Kent, the realtor and representative for the owners, interjected that the garage was not made of cement block, that it was a wood frame with regular wood siding. Mr. Oxian stated that even if it is wood it still needed to be included in the report do to its age. Mrs. Choitz moved to have the proposed local landmark of 1631 Lincolnway West be sent to City Council for approval. Mrs. Petrass seconded the motion. Mr. Kent stated that he was with Remax Realtors and that he was there on be- half of the owners, Realty Management which is located in Florida. He further, stated that the property is currently for sale and that when the present owners took over the property they were unaware of the demolition order against it. Mr. Kent noted that they_ have had limited success in marketing this building because of the lack of cooperation received from the city. They were unable to repair the house due to the fact that there is no electricity at the house and it will not be turned on because the house is a residential use in a commercial district. There is currently an application in the works to get the zoning changed. He also noted that the prospective purchasers have declined to buy the property because of the demolition order. Mr. Kent stated that he was at the meeting to understand what the commissions intentions are toward this property. Mr. Oxian stated that the house was brought up for landmarking when it was still owned by the previous owner. Then he discussed the history of the house and the commissions past and present relationship with it. Mr. Oxian further stated that the commissions intentions were to save the structure. There was some more discussion over the obstacles prohibiting the necessary repairs and the feasibility of ,converting the structure to a commercial use. The motion passed unanimously. • IV. Regular Business' Mr. Oxian stated that he wanted to change' the agenda and bring up historic landmarks committee report. Mr. Talley moved to suspend the agenda. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. A. Historic Landmarks 1. 804 N. Lafayette and 513 Harrison Mr. Oxian stated that letters were sent to the council to have both properties placed on their agenda. He also noted that he had visited 513 Harrison on Saturday the 15th of November at which time he decided that a second house on the same lot should be added to the landmarking of 513 Harrison. 1. 214 W. Jefferson Mr. Oxian noted that Mr. Kil was present to make a presentation to the commission concerning'.214 West Jefferson. Mr. Kil introduced himself as the architect involved in the planned renovation of 214 West Jefferson and circulated photographs. He stated that the current owner purchased the building with the intention of renovating it and using it for his law offices. Mr. Kil discussed renovation and construction plans for the internal stairs, external stairs and the existing elevator shaft. Mr. Kil further described the alterations and rehabilitation that has already occurred with regard to the exterior appearance and windows. He also indicated that through their research it came to light that the building was originally an office building. Mrs. Sporleder asked if the client intended to replace the missing section of • the cornice molding. Mr. Kil said that' this was the owners intention. Mrs. Sporleder asked if the building was one of the structures listed in the Multiple Resource National Register District. Mr. Oxian stated that it was not. Mrs. Sporleder questioned if it could be placed on it. Mr. Oxian stated that he had talked with Mr. Hurdis about the possibility but nothing was decided. Mr. Kil stated that he too had been in contact with Mr. Hurdis • concerning the same possibility with the same out come. Mrs. Sporleder asked Mr. Kil what it was he was asking for at this time. Mr. Kil stated that the owner would like the building designated as a local landmark and if possible as part of the Multiple Resource District. Mr. Duvall stated that the criteria for establishing the Multiple Resource District would have to be looked at to see why the building had not been included in the original nomination. He further noted that it was possible that the building would not physically fit the district and'that the building currently has a rather low rating in the Indiana Historic Survey due to inappropriate additions that have since been removed. Mr. Oxian stated that a building can be landmarked regardless of its rating if it has some historical significance. Mr. Fine moved that the commission pursue the local landmarking of the property and assist in anyway to get it included in the Multiple Property Resource District. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Talley moved to return to the agenda. Mr. Oxian seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Approval of Minutes 1. November 17, 1997 Mr. Talley moved to accept the minutes as submitted. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. C. Treasurers Report Nothing to report. D. Correspondence Mr. Duvall indicated that there was nothing to report. E. Committeo Reports 1. Budget & Finance Mr. Oxian stated there was no business to report 2. Historic District Mrs. Choitz stated that they had the final two Project Access meetings for Riverside Drive and West North Shore. She noted that there was very positive feedback from the residents, especially from West North Shore. She also expressed the. effort that was being put forth to better educate liaison committees about their responsibilities. Mrs. Choitz went on to state that the Project Access meetings should continue as part of the commissions routine to make the commission more approachable to home owners and that it would be wise to have the commission keep in contact with the liaison committees too. 3. Standards & Maintenance Mr. Oxian asked if the Committee had met with Mrs. Whikizer concerning her gate. Mr. Fine stated that it had been left to Mr. Duvall to handle and that they were still waiting for her.to submit a design. 4. Legal There was noting new to report. E. Staff Reports 1. Legal Mr. 'Duvall noted that a letter has been sent to 928 Riverside Drive, concerning their exterior lights, which were installed with out a Certificate of Appropriateness, demanding that they apply for one. He further stated that no application has been received so it will now be turned over to the legal department. Mr. Talley stated that there are questions circulating as to whether or not the owners of the property were running an antique dealership out of the house. Mr. Fine interjected that one of the lanterns has been removed. 2. Grant status Mr. Duvall stated.that the Executive Committee chose Cornerstone Design to do the National Register Nomination for Portage Manor and the Westerly Group to do the preservation plan for Leeper Park. Mr. Duvall went on to note that a letter had been received on the 17th of November from the Department of Historic Preservation and Archaeology approving the contract with the Westerly Group but denying the contract with Cornerstone based on the fact that they had little history with completed nominations from them.' Mr. Duvall stated that in a phone conversation with the man who administers the grant program in which he was told that Corner. Stone Design had some incomplete projects from last season and that the Department of Historic Preservation and Archaeology would not approve any new projects for them until they were finished. They recommend that the Commission fall back to Glory June Greiff who was the next low bidder. Mr. Talley asked what the difference would be. Mr. Duvall stated that Cornerstone was asking more then Glory June Greiff. V. Old Business Mr. Oxian stated that he went before the Council a week ago Monday to present three proposals. The first was to extend the Certificate of Appropriateness approval period from 45 to 60 days. He noted that there were no objections. • The second was concerning the proposed St. Joseph Street Historic District, there were discussions on it and too received a favorable review and should be sent down to them. The third was Cushing Street proposed district. The Council suggested that Mr. Oxian meet with David and Todd concerning' the boundaries of the proposed district. Mr'. Oxian,went.on to state that the St. Joseph Street district would be a good opportunity for the commission to write a more innovative and comprehensive set of standards. Mr. Duvall noted that there was old business concerning the East Bank Multiple Property Listing nomination which' had been tabled for a month to give the commission members more time 'to go over it. Mr. Talley moved to untable the nomination. Mr. Fine seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Fine moved to send the' nomination on to the State Historic Review. Board with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Talley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VI. New Business Mr. Duvall noted that the St. Joseph River Basin Commission is meeting November IB in Goshen at 9:00am. They will be considering the comment period on the American Heritaro Rivers Initiative which would create a liaison office to coordinate conservation efforts along the St. Joseph River. Mr. Oxian stated that Mr. Duvall should attend the meeting in favor of the project. There some discussion over the opposition to the project. VII. Hearing of Visitors • Ms. Fritschner stated that Dr. 4 owns the house at Bartlett Street and that lie was afraid to put money into his home because of the neglected structures located on either side of his house. On one .side of the Doctors home is a doctors office that has been for sale for quite some time and on the other side is a house owned by Memorial Hospital that is not being maintained. Mrs. Fritschner asked if anything could be done to solve or better this situation. Mr. Oxian stated that all the houses that Memorial Hospital owned along St. Joseph Street have been turned over to the Near' Northwest Neighborhood Association. There some discussion over which houses were turned over and when. Mr. Oxian suggested that Mrs. Fritschner work with the Near Northwest Association to get them to acquire the house from Memorial Hospital for rehabilitation. Mrs. Hostetler suggested that the commission send Memorial Hospital a minimum maintenance letter, in the hopes that they will repair the house. There was some discussion over the' location of the house and Memorials desire to unload the houses that they own in that area. Mrs. DesLauriers asked if there was anything happening with regard to the erosion problem around the island. Mr. .Oxian stated that nothing new has occurred. VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous.Matters none IX. Adjournment, The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. 0 0 0 r • Staff Approved Certificates of Appropriateness 1. 1997-1204 1049�Riverside Drive In Kind Replacement of roof. 2. 1997-1205 425 W. North Shore Drive In Kind Replacement of Fascia.