HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 1998Regular monthly meeting
7:30 p.m.
Monday, June 1.5, 1998
AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MEETING
of the -
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
County Commissioner's
Conference Room
7th Floor County City Bldg.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Hearing
A. Certificate of Appropriateness Applications
1)619 Riverside Drive - RB-LHD; Reconstruction of lawn terraces
replacing wood retaining walls with concrete
unit system
2) 535 Riverside Drive - RB-LHD; install aluminum storm windows
3) 1631 Lincol.nway West - LL; Restore rear porch windows, wall &
steps, etc. & window replacement
4) 1029 Riverside Drive - RD-LHD; Install skylight
5) 735 Bronson Street - EP-LHD; remove existing chain link rear -yard
fence & replace with wood board privacy
fence
B. Historic Landmarks and Districts
1) Taylor's Field Local Historic District - Second reading
IV. Regular Business
A. Approval of Minutes
l.. May 18, 1998
B. Treasurer's Report
C. Correspondence
D. Committee Reports
1. Budget & Finance
a..$30,000 supplemental appropriation'
3. Historic Districts
4. Historic Landmarks
5. Standards & Maintenance
6. Legal
E. Staff Reports
1. C of A Staff Approvals (see attachment)
2. Legal
3. DHPA Grant status
a . 1.997-98
1. Leeper Park Plan
2. District Guidelines
b. 1998-99
4. Proposed Local Historic Districts
a. Cushing St.
5. Liaison committee elections
6. DHPA Bridge Workshop
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
VII. Hearing of Visitors
VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
IX. Adjournment
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
APPLICATION -- 1998-0526 pt. B
PROPERTY -- 619 Riverside Drive
South Bend, IN
OWNER -- Michele Gelfman
DESIGNATION -- LHD-RB
RATING —Contributing C/9
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
This house was built by Seth Hammond and Leslie Whitcomb in 1914 as a rental
unit. They rented it to John & Bessie Herdman from 1914 to 1919. In 1920
they sold the house to Nelly Elizabeth Metzgar and various members of her
family. Edward & Eva Metzgar had four children, Nelly, Anna, Delos and
Wilbert. The three Metzgar women resided in the house.together. Nelly and
Anna were elementary school teachers and Mrs. Eva Metzgar was a widow. Miss
Anna passed away in 1920 and her mother followed in -1926, leaving Miss Nelly
Metzgar as the sole owner of.the house. She continued to live in the house
through 1936, after which she used it as rental -property. Itis.believed that
she owned the property until about 1945, at which time she might have sold it
to Nathaniel and Dorothy Bessell and moved to Dallas, Texas. Mr. Bessell was
an investment'broker. He also used the house as -a rental, renting it to Alex
& Barbara Fredrick Jr:, in the late 1940s. The Bessells sold the house to the
Fredrick family in 1949. Mr. Fredrick sold the house a day later to John &
Jenny Williams. Mr. Williams was a projectionist at the State,Theatre. They
lived in the house until 1974 when he sold it to Florence Fidler. Mrs.
Fidler, the widow of Clifford Fidler, lived in the house until 1993 when she
sold it to the current owner, Michele Gelfman.
PROPOSED CHANGE
Applicant proposes to replace existing landscaping timbers with a concrete
retaining wall system.
STANDARDS
The Preservation Guidelines for River Bend Historic District state:
b) .... The Guidelines for the River Bend District follow the Rehabilitation
Model.:..
I.A.I. Required
Distinctive existing features such as parks, gardens... shall be retained. New
plant materials, fencing, walkways... shall be compatible with the character of
the neighborhood in size, scale, material and color.
1.B.1. Required
Plants, trees ... which reflect the property's history and development shall be
retained.
1.B.2 Recommended
New site work should be appropriate to existing surrounding site elements in
scale, type and appearance.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
1.B.3 Prohibited
No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing trees,
fencing—and other elements before evaluating their importance to the
property's history and development.
RECOMMENDATION
The applicant seeks to replace the retaining system at the terraced hillside
along the streetfront of this house. The change in levels at the existing
terraces are presently retained by old wood (probably railroad ties) which has
become significantly deteriorated. The proposal entails replacement of these
wood members with "rock faced" concrete block specially designed for a
mortarless retaining wall application while maintaining the existing terraces.
It is fairly apparent that the RR tie terracing is not greater than fifty
years old and is therefore not specifically historic. Although the most common
treatment of these sloped lawns (which are typical of Riverside Drive in this
district) is maintenance of grass cover,.several other locations also have
terraces with stone or wood retaining systems_. So long as the general geometry
or these slopes is maintained as to top and bottom locations and average
slope, the exchange of material has no adverse affect on a historic feature.
Staff therefore recommends approval with the understanding that the same or
similar flora is to be retained.
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INTRODUCTION
Retaining walls have been in use for
centuries. Stone walls for retaining earth
were among the first and most durable.
Inherently they were labor intensive,
expensive, limited in function, yet extremely
rable and beautiful. As technology
vanced, concrete replaced stone and
;-.is a great success. But also replaced,
was the aesthetics of natural stone.
'Stonewall' blends the beauty of natural
stone with the functions and economics
demanded of today's walls. Applications
varying from commerciald
systems which require a=
durability, to the soft subtle beauty of a
backyard garden can be achieved with one
unit - 'Stonewall'.
CRITERIA FOR DESIGN
The desire to retain earth with increased
speed of construction and durability, yet
Wering a look which blends with the natural
ndscape, has given us the segmental
taining wall. Speed of construction is often
half the time of other walls. Using off the
shelf products simply leaves assembly only
at the job site. Walls no longer have to be
formed and poured under varying job site
and weather conditions, where quality is
always unknown until the product is already.
in place. Segmental retaining wall units
manufactured in a controlled, computerized
factory, assure quality control and
inspection prior to shipment to the job site.
Segmental retaining walls renew the classic
look and use of masonry for use in
landscaping and commercial earth
retainage. For centuries, the beauty of
masonry has complemented the natural look
of the landscape and construction. That
look is available again in this innovative and
highly precise system of durable earth
retainage.
'Stonewall' offers the landscape designer a
structural flexibility of both appearance and
form. Individually, 'Stonewall's' unique
design allows different face textures and
colors resulting in a wide variety of
architectural appearances for a wall. In
conjunction, nearly any shaped wall can be
achieved with the one unit - the boldness of
straight walls, the softness of contoured
walls or the grace of terraced walls.
tunt with all the design flexibility it offers - no
ecial tools, equipment or highly skilled
-bor is required. This mortarless
interlocking system is simple enough for the
'do-it-yourselfer' and durable enough for the
most severe commercial and governmental -
conditions.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
PERFORMANCE-
iCompressive strength 3,000 P.S.I.
• Absorption 7% f1%
• Mix density120 pounds per cubic foot i
STANDARD UNIT
Weight: approximately 45 lbs..
Size: -7.625' H x 11.625' W x 11.625' D 0 0
• Face area.66% of a square foot
•Trough: 3/4' wide X 1".deep, continuous length BOTTOM VIEW TOP VIEW
4 Hollow -core design ! .
• Size: 1/2 X2 1/4 '. l
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• Composition: Super tough nylon
COLOR AND TEXTURE
Color.options: Granite Gray, Rosebrown, Buff Sandstone,
• Texture: Rounded stone face
• Custom orders: See manufacturers for details
NOTES check color availability. specifications subject to change without notice. Check manufacturer for details.
The following chart and tables are for estimating only. Design must be performed by a qualified engineer using
actual site and grid criteria.
EXPOSED
TOTAL
NO.
GRID
Geogrid Placement Elevation (k. above base)
EXAMPLE
HEIGHT
11%)
HEIGHT
1%)
8' THICK
COURSES
LENGTH
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1.3
3.3
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3.5
1.3
4.0
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8.7
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1.3
3.3
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10.0
9.3
11.3
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5.0
6.0
1.3
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6.0
5.3
8.7
12.0
13.3
20
7.0
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2.0
4.0
6.7
9.4
4.0
4.7
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3.5
2.0
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5.3
6.0
9
4.0
1.3
3.3
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6.0
7.3
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8.7
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13
4.0
5.0
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6.7
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These charts are applicable for she soils, when the b angle is>_ 36•. and
the moist unit weight y Is <125 PCF. That Is typical for well graded
fine to course sands (Sw) and sand -gravel mixtures (GW, GP, GM).
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NOTES:
1. Sample designs to be used for preliminary design only when actual Boit, geometry and surcharge conditions are conservatively
represented by the assumptions shwa. in ail s(tuatians, the final as -built design should be pertormed by a qualified engineer using
actual design conditions for the proposed site.
2 MINIMUM FACTORS OF SAFETY.. t S for internal reinforcement pullout and tensile overstress. 1.5 for external sliding and ZO for
external overturning and bearing capacity. No provision or analysis Included for global stability.
3. Sample designs require adequate drainage provisions for both the reinforced wall fill and retained backfill.
CONSTRUCTION .
'Stonewall' is engineered to be a simple to '
construct wall that requires no mortar or footin s.. , -
The easy to handle 45 lb. units are light in the hand,
but heavy in the wall. Through advanced hollow -
core design, the engineer is given the tools to -..
design walls up to 12 foot and higher, while the
installer is given a unit which is a joy to work with. "
As they are stacked, the mortarless units .
automatically set back 314' per vertical foot:.
Consistent and accurate construction is assured by,'-
use
y,:use of the non -deteriorating pins.
IMSE:
—ils four foot or less: 4' deep, overfour" foot: 6'-
deep, of 95% compacted granular fill. Level base
side to side and front to back. The number of ` :,-
courses below finished grade will Vary depending .
on height, soil and application. Allow 18' minimum
base depth. F. -
BUILDING THE WALL:
1. First course is the most important. Level block in
all directions using a string to guide the placement:,:
2. Backfill and compact with granular well -draining
fill after each 8' course. Tamp the fill into the cores,
into the voids between the block, and IT behind
each unit. Clay and organic topsoil are not
recommended. A 3/4' - 0 gravel is recommended.
3. Install alignment pins in holes. Clear the holes
first with a punch if necessary.
4. Attach geogrid near the face of the block and
pull the geogrid taut behind the units (see geogrid
chart for placement requirements).
5. Be in next course bv straddlingg_two lower units
and staggering the vertical joints. -Place the trough
over the pins and pull the unit forward establishing '
the 1/2' setback.
NOTE:
Curved and serpentine walls:
• Base must be level
• Convex: Leave 1' gap between units -at first course "
• Concave: Walls require an overlap of edges at the
.dmftt course
' age systems should be considered for all wall
ns.
Tiered wall design can create greater stresses on the wall
than equal height single tier. Tiered wall design must be
carefully considered.
g\m,ls� OR%
CONVEX CONCAVE
GENERAL GUIDELINES
• Walls under four foot, without excessive
loads, slopes but good soil, generally
require no geogrid tieback. Wails over four
foot, generally require an engineered
geogrid tieback based on site conditions.
• Soil conditions, site geometry and
surcharge on the retained earth are
the major factors affecting design.
• Walls under 4 ft. require four inches of
base. Those over 4 it. require 6 inches of
base. Allow 18' minimum base depth.
• Bury one unit below grade for every
six feet of wall height. Walls three feet
and under, bury one half of a unit.
• The face area of each block is 2/3 of a
square foot. To estimate the number
of blocks needed, multiply the actual
square footage of the wall by 1.62.
PRODUCT BENEFITS
1. 'Light in the hand', hollow core
design keeps the unit a light 45 lbs.
2. Less fatigue at 45 lbs. per unit means
injury risk is decreased and output is
increased.
3. `Heavy in the wall% hollow core
design allows a greater per cubic
foot weight in the wall than semi
hollow units.
4. Trough alignment design allows
a continual connection to the pins,
benefiting the installer and reassuring
the designer.
5. Friction Lock Pin (Patent Pending)
means no wasted expense on through
unit pins. The 2 1/4' long 'Super
Tough Nylon' pin is a mighty midget.
NOTEII These procedures are not to be construed as
construction detail. Soil and application variations effect
engineering detail of the wall. Consult local engineer for
details.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
APPLICATION -- 1998-0527-1
PROPERTY -- 535 Riverside Drive
South Bend, IN
OWNER -- Andrew & Lisabeth Deitsch
DESIGNATION -- LHD—RB
RATING -- Contributing C/10
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
This house was built by Seth Hammond and Leslie Whitcomb in 1910 as a rental
unit. They eventually sold it to John & Gertrude Rusing for $3,750.00, who
also used the house as a rental. Mr. Rusing rented the house to Isaac H.
Doolittle, eventually selling it to him in 1922. Dr. Doolittle was born in
1862 in West Fork, Indiana. He came to South Bend in 1918 with his wife,
Della Fessler Doolittle and their five children. Dr. Doolittle. was a
physician and surgeon with offices at 321 1/2 South Michigan. he Doolittles
resided in the house until 1926 at which time they converted the house back
into a rental property. The Doolittles rented the house to several different
people over the next 20 years. In 1947 Dr. Doolittle was struck by an .
automobile and killed, his sons, Glenn and Wayne, inherited the house. The
brothers rented the -house to Forbes and Dorothy Town in 1957. Mr. Town was a
driver for the Northern Indiana Transport. In 1963 Glenn Doolittle gave his
share of.the house to his brother Wayne who sold the house to Mr. & Mrs. Town
two years later. Mr. & Mrs. Town resided in the house until 1976 when they
sold it to William L. Niemann. Mr. Niemann left the house vacant for a year
then sold it to John M. Downey. It is unclear how long Mr..Downey owned the
property or when he sold it, however, by 1990 the house is owned by Mary Ann
Peterson who sold,it that year to Mike Forrest Keen. Mr. Keen sold the house
to Mimi Kinter in 1994 and she sold the house to the current owners, Andrew &
Lisabeth Deitsch, in May of 1998.
PROPOSED CHANGE
Applicant proposes to install aluminum storm windows on the two front, ground
level windows to match the existing aluminum storms located on the rest of the
houses windows.
STANDARDS
The Preservation Guidelines for River Bend Historic District state:
b) .... The Guidelines for the River Bend District follow the Rehabilitation
Model.... .
II.C.2. Recommended
Wood frame storm windows and doors, painted to match the original, should be
used but should not damage existing frames... When Metal Storm windows and
doors are used, they should be painted, anodized, or coated to match the
existing.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
RECOMMENDATION
The applicant proposes to install aluminum triple -track storm windows to the
first floor frbnt windows of this house which otherwise has such windows at
all other locations. The guidelines allow installation of such storm windows
which do not damage or remove features of the existing window system. However
the guidelines call for such storm windows to be painted the color of the
existing window sash to minimize the visual impact of such storms. -These
windows are typically available in a white factory finish which would match
the existing color of these sash. Staff recommends approval with this
consideration. In this case there may be some argument for allowing the mill
finish on new windows for uniformity with other storms which are unpainted.
DBD
6/8/98
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
APPLICATION -- 1998-0605
PROPERTY -- 1631 Lincolnway West
South Bend, IN
OWNER -- Ed Trevino
DESIGNATION -- LL
RATING -- Contributing C/10
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
William Clem, guardian of Harold Werst, purchased the property from- Joseph
Augustine in 1906. It is believed that Mr. Clem built the house as a rental
unit, with Harold's money, then passed it down to Harold after_ his 18th
birthday. In 1912 the house was rented to William Wenrick, a department
superintendent at Studebaker. Mr. Wenrick was born in South Bend -in 1872 and
worked at Studebaker for 52 years. He purchased the house from Mr. Werst in
1920 and continued to live in the house until his death in 1939 at age 66. A
year later the First Bank & Trust Company, as executors of Mr. Wenrick's
estate, sold -the house to Mary Kuehl for $3,600.00. Ms. Kuehl used the house
as a rental, renting it to John Zorzoli in 1942 and eventually selling the
house to him in 1946-. Mr. Zorzoli lived in the house until 1950 when he
rented it to Charles Wright. Mr. Zorzoli died in 1951 leaving the house 'to
his children, John, June and Anna. The house was rented out for the next 20
years, eventually falling into the hands of the St. Joseph County Auditor
because of default on the owners part. The house was sold to St. Joseph
County as a tax deed in 1974. The County sold the house to David Smith in
1975, he rented the house out until 1992 when he sold it to Richard E.
Campbell. Mr. Campbell sold it to C & C Property Management Company Inc., in
1995, who transferred it to the Realty Asset Properties LTD in 1997. The
current owner, Mr. Trevino, purchased the property in 1998 and saved it from
demolition. -
PROPOSED CHANGE'
Applicants are proposing to replace the windows, remove. back door located on
the back porch and replace the stairs with cement,steps.
STANDARDS
The Preservation Guidelines for Local Landmarks state:
Group B Standards
C. Renovation and Additions
C.I. Structure
Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished
in such a way. as to cause minimal visual change to the original style and
construction
C.2. Construction and Style
All work should be done in the architectural style and in a technique
compatible with that of the original structure. Change that alters, removes,
or covers exiting significant stylistic detail shall not be permitted. A
change which adds detail of another style will not be permitted.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
C.3. Material
Additions and improvements involving any new material in the .landmark should
be of the same material as the original. It should be the same size and
texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the
original.
RECOMMENDATION
The applicant seeks to:
1) rearrange existing windows at the rear utility porch to restore original
wall./window relationships.
2) In a related repair he proposes to relocate existing concrete steps back to
their original location at the west side door or reconstruct similar concrete
steps at the original location.
3) He also seeks to install replacement windows.
The proposed alterations to the windows, car -siding wall, and steps at the
rear utility porch constitute restoration activity and should clearly be
removed. There is some doubt as to whether the existing concrete steps may be
successfully relocated to their original condition. Staff recommends approval.
of the replacement concrete steps in the event that the existing steps fail in,
the process.
The windows at this building are 1/1 double -hung type. The Staff has examined
the windows and found parts of windows which are in need of extreme repair
(i.e.) epoxy reconstruction or replacement. Most typical failures are
extensive rot, in bottom rails and stiles of lower sashes causing -failure of
the mortise & tenon connection. Parting rails of the upper sash are also often
seriously rotted. Many, though not all, windows.., are affected. Windows in
protected locations such as under the front.porch appear sound.
Staff has reviewed these windows with the applicant and -made him aware of the
requirements of' replicating original material in replacement parts. It has
been acknowledged that insulated glass may be allowed in replacement windows
when the appearance of the windows remains unchanged. In the case of these
windows muntin pattern will no present a concern. However as of this report,
our office has not received manufacturer's information regarding the
replacement windows being proposed: In the absence of specific design
information regarding the material and size of parts in the proposed
replacements, Staff recommends referral to committee.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
APPLICATION -- 1998-0605-2
PROPERTY -- 1029 Riverside Drive
South Bend, IN
OWNER.-- Joseph Taschetta & Rolanda Hughes
DESIGNATION -- LHD-RSD
RATING -- Contributing C/10
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
Montgomery P. Brickell purchased part of lots 70 and 71'of Shetterly Place 3rd
Addition in 1909 and built this house there two years later. Mr. Brickell was
born in Niles, Michigan in 1850, he came to South Bend in 1914 with his wife,
Rose Woodford Brickell, to spend their retirement. Montgomery Brickell lived
in the house until his death in 1932 at which time the house was passed down
to their daughter, Deva Brickell. Deva Brickell was an employee of the H.G.
Christman Construction Company, Inc. She resided in the house until 1939 when
she converted it -in to a rental. In 1941 Miss Brickell rented the house to
John C. Johnson, she sold the house to him in 1947. Mr. Johnson was a tool
engineer, he and his wife,.Clara, resided in the house until 1951 when they
sold it to John R. Kagel. Mr. Kagel was an employee of the South Bend Journal
during which time he published Kagel's Directory. Mr. Kagel left the Journal
to be executive with the South Bend/Mishawaka Chamber of Commerce. He
resided in the house until his death in 1996. The house was sold a year later
to the currant owners, Joseph Taschetta and Rolanda Hughes, possibly by Mrs.
Kagel or other heirs. .
PROPOSED CHANGE
Applicants are proposing to install a 24" x 24" skylight type attic vent on
the rear southwest side of the roof, .to stop further deterioration --of the roof
caused by heat build up.
STANDARDS
The Preservation Guidelines for Riverside Drive Historic District state:
b) ....The Guidelines for the Riverside Drive District follow the
Rehabilitation Model.....
II. Existing Structures
II.B.3. Prohibited
Nothing shall be done to change the essential character of the roof as viewed
from the thoroughfare by adding architectural features, large, unsightly
fixtures or by using roofing materials inappropriate to the style of the
house.
II.E.3. Prohibited
Holes shall not be cut through walls or roofs in areas that can be seen from
the street to accommodate air conditioners or other mechanical equipment.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
RECOMMENDATION
The proposed skylight is discreetly located on the rear slope of the roof and
is not visible from the street. The proposal meets the requirements of the
guidelines for such alterations. Staff recommends approval.
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APPLICATION -- 1998-0608 _
PROPERTY -- 735 Bronson
South Bend, IN
OWNER -- Ronald Farr
DESIGNATION -- LHD-EP
RATING -- Noncontributing NC
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE HISTORIC CONTEXT,
This house was built in 1892 -by William Harper, founder of Harpers Court
Addition. Mr. Harper sold the house to Levi Cottrell in December of 1892 for
$500.00. Mr. Cottrell was born in 1831 in Greene Township. He served in the
Civil War and was a member of the Auten Post: No.8. Mr. Cottrell owned the_
house until his death in March of 1919 at which time it was inherited by his
daughter, Lillie Armstrong. Mrs. Armstrong sold the house to Kalman Pell in
1920, Mr. Pell was a cabinet maker and an employee of Studebaker Corp. Mr.
Pell and his wife, Vera, were born in Hungary and came to South Bend in 1905.
They resided at the house until 1941 when Mr. Pell sold it to John C. Moxin.
Mr. Moxin was born in Pennsylvania in 1892 and married Mary Jarinko in 1914.
Mr. Moxin was employed by the Studebaker Corporation for 30 years as an
assembler. Mr. Moxin sold the house to after his wife's death in 1974 to
Frank Fotia. Mi. Fotia used the house as a rental until 1987 when he sold it
to Ron Farr. Mr. Farr owns several rentals in the Edgewater Place Historic
District.
PROPOSED CHANGE
Applicant is proposing to construct 6' tall wood privacy fence in place of a
pre-existing chain link fence which has already been removed and the privacy
fence is already under construction.
STANDARDS
The Preservation Guidelines for -Edgewater Place Historic District state:
b) ....The Guidelines for the Edgewater Place District follow the
Rehabilitation Model....
I. Environment-
I.A.1. Required
New plant materials, fencing, walkways, streetlights... shall be compatible
with the character of the neighborhood in size, scale, material and color.
I.A.3. Prohibited
Signs, streetlights,...fencing..materials which are out of scale or
inappropriate to the neighborhood may not be used.
I.B.1. Required
Existing plants, trees, fencing—which reflect the property's history and
development shall be retained.
I.B.3. Prohibited
New site work should also be appropriate to existing surrounding site elements
in scale, type and appearance.
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RECOMMENDATION
The proposed fence replaces a chain-link fence in the same location which has
been previously removed without CoA. The proposed fence lies entirely behind
the rear wall of the house, enclosing -only the rear yard. Although the fence
will be clearly visible from Bronson Street due to the adjacent house having
been demolished, a 6 foot board fence is consistent with many backyard
treatments in the neighborhood. Staff recommends approval.
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PROPOSED TAYLOR FIELD LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT:
CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATION AND HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
Historic Preservation Commission
of
South Bend & St. Joseph County
At its regular monthly meeting on March 16, 1998 the Historic Preservation
Commission (HPC) voted to proceed with plans discussed for the designation of
this district. On this occasion- it was determined to forward the draft
ordinance to the South Bend Common Council prior to holding Public Hearing at
the commission level. The Common Council having received the ordinance
proceeded with a first reading on April 13 and subsequently referred the
ordinance back to the HPC for a Public Hearing within 90 days. The HPC held
first reading of a proposal to designate this neighborhood as a Local Histori.c
Preservation District at its regular meeting of April 20.
The proposed area is'bounded by Monroe Street to the North, Bronson Street to
the South, all of the east side and most of the west side of S. St. Joseph
Street, -and most of the properties located on the west and east side of
Carroll- Street. It also includes all of the properties on both sides of East
South Street from the alley between Michigan and South St. Joseph to the alley
between Carroll and Columbia Streets, all of the properties on the north 'side
of Bronson between South St. Joseph and Carroll street and one property on the
South side of Monroe Street (see attached map). The proposed district contains
51 primary structures consisting of mostly of single family or duplex
residential structures, two institutional buildings, and a single commercial
structure. There are also numerous ancillary structures -including garages,
sheds and other buildings.
The HPC Staff has been analyzing the proposal according to. the
responsibilities mandated by ordinance that state that the "designation of
...Histor-i.c Preservation Districts" should be "on the basis of historical and
cultural significance, educational value and suitability for preservation. [1]
In addition, HPC policy adds a fourth criteria -- evaluation with respect to
an area's "portrayal of the environment of a group of people in an historical
era." [2] This analysis has also included an update of the numerical count of
the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Survey, specifically assessing the
number of remaining contributing and noncontributing structures in the area.
Research relevant to the historical development of the- area has also been
conducted.[3]
RECOMMENDATION
It is the HPC Staff's opinion that this area warrants designation as a Local
Historic District. The rationale for this recommendation is based on the
following conclusion:
I. The proposed ,area fulfills the basic criteria relevant to the
established of a Local Historic District as mandated by city ordinance
and HPC policy;
2. The proposed area fulfills the generally accepted criteria for local
historic designation used by this and other commissions;
3. The proposed area contains a.manageable number of structures that could
be adequately administered with present staffing
DISCUSSION
Conclusion #1
The proposed area .readily fulfills the criteria of historical and cultural
significance. It is an example of upper middle-class housing built by second
generation of South Bend merchants, manufacturers and politicians, often being -
the sons and daughters of South Bend's, most influential pioneers, including
one of South Bend's founders, Lathrop M. Taylor. It has also remained a
coherent, compact collection of buildings reflective of a specific era in
South Bend development.
The first extant houses in the district were constructed circa 1882 with.the
majority of the structures in this neighborhood being built between 1890 and
1910. With the exception, of a, few demolitions, the area was built -out to its
present composition by 1925. These houses with a few duplex residences, the
Salvation Army building, one commercial storefront building and.a °church
remain as a cohesive neighborhood that is much the same as when the area was
developed. As a group, the structures are suitable for preservation because
of their cohesiveness and similarity in age, materials and arrangement on the
landscape:
Retaining the' entire neighborhood intact heightens the area's educational
utility, especially into the future as other neighborhoods of this era become
interspersed with newer and unsympathetic structures and alterations to the
buildings in them. If protected, the neighborhood will remain for future
generations to study as an example of a specific time and way of life that has
almost disappeared.
Historical Development
This area was originally a stretch of empty land between the Michigan road and
a residential area to the east stretching south of the Birdsell plant (built
1872) between the old Grand Trunk Railroad tracks on Division and Carroll
Street. This field was owned by .South Bend pioneer, Colonel Lathrop M.
Taylor, joint founder with Alexis Coquillard of South Bend and one of the
City's important early merchants.
Taylor's Field was an 90 acre "oak barren" purchased by the Colonel from the
federal Government in the late 1830's as an investment. The large empty area
was often used into the 1890's as.a place for circuses and menageries to set
up their shows. The Colonel died in 1887, having lived the final years of his
life in the home of his daughter, Mary Taylor Nicar, who soon after built the
first house (c.1890) in what was also called by local residents, "Taylor's
Block".
After Lathrop Taylor's death, his heirs, daughters, Eliza Wall and Mary Nicar,
son Thaddeus and various spouses, began subdividing the field for sale and
development. The new subdivision (Taylor's Field First Addition, 1893) soon
became a middle-class neighborhood. By 1905 both S. St. Joseph Street and the
west side of Carroll Street had a collection of substantial homes designed in
styles generally called Queen Anne and American Four -Squares.
In addition to the neighborhood being an example of South Bend's turn of the
century upper middle-class housing stock, it is also significant for the
people who first built there homes here. These people were the second
generation of South Bend merchants, manufacturers and politicians, some were
the sons and daughters of South Bend's most influential pioneers.
Two of Colonel Taylor's children, Mary Taylor Nicar and Thaddeus had homes
built here. The Colonel had lived with Mary and her spouse, Virginius Nicar,
who built the first residence on the field, 617 South St. Joseph. Thaddeus
had a house built in 1905 at 531 South St. Joseph.
Other prominent citizens building residences .here included: Henry Gaskill,
owner of the areas premier Tobacco Shop; Samuel Bowman, County Commissioner
from 1882 to 1891;. Jacob Chillas, dry goods merchant, Board of Education
member and spouse of Lydia Studebaker Chillas, daughter of Henry; John J.
Gehring, Chairman of the Board of the Wyman Company department store; Charles
H. Murdock, board member of the Hoke Manufacturing Company; and ,various
members of the Stephenson family, which was prominent in various South Bend
manufacturing firms.
The remainder of the area included in the_ district, the portion east. of
Carroll Street and west of Fellows, was platted in 1854 by Joseph Tellows and
Hugh. Denniston. The earliest buildings in the district constructed during the
1880s are located in this area.
Conclusion 412
Standard criteria for historic districts suggest
structures "that possess integrity of location,
workmanship, feeling, and association."[4] This
fulfill these criteria.
designating those groups of
design, setting materials,
group - of buildings readily
The neighborhood consists residential structures of the Queen .Anne and
American Four -Square type or variations of these forms constructed of a
similar size and materials. The majority are constructed of wood and were
built by, and for similar market upper middle-class homeowners and landlords.
A few of the earlier houses which bordered the industrial area to the
immediate northeast are built in humbler vernacular styles of the post -Civil
War era: cross gable, gabled ell, and gable front. Despite the many
alterations to the structures, as a group they have retained the "feeling" of
an early twentieth-century neighborhood.
Standard criteria also suggest designating groups of structures that are
"associated with significant people, local or otherwise."[5] This neighborhood
from the beginning has been associated with significant local individuals.
Among them is the co-founder of South Bend, Colonel Lathrop •M. Taylor. In
addition, the neighborhood was home to numerous locally prominant
professionals, merchants, manufacturers and the like.
There also were numerous business people residing here including: Henry
Gaskill, owner of a Tobacco Shop; Samuel Bowman, County Commissioner 1882• -to
1891; Jacob Chillas, dry goods merchant, board of Education member and married
to Lydia Studebaker Chillas; John J.' Gehring, Chairman of the Board of the
Wyman Company'department store. The area was also home to numerous members of
the Stephenson family, whose family was prominent -in various South Bend
manufacturing firms.
Overall; as with any local historic neighborhood, it is the neighborhood's
"portrayal" of the era that is most relevant in determining its significance.
For "Taylor Field," it is its consistency over time as an upper middle-class
residential area and its retention of the original material culture and
character of the place that make it a good -example for understanding local
historical and cultural development.
Conclusion #3
As noted above, the area presently is made up of 51 major buildings with
ancillary structures. The most recently published (1993) Indiana Sites and
Structures .Inventory identified 37 contributing structures within these
proposed boundaries, approximately 72.5 % of the .total. Eleven (11)
structures, approximately 10% of -all major buildings, were rated as
individually "significant" (S-11 or 12). Significant buildings are considered
eligible for individual designation as Local Landmarks.
As a.whole the area retains sufficient numbers of contributing structures in
close enough proximity, to warrant designation. In addition, all of the
structures now considered as noncontributing are from the period of original
development and could be restored to their original state with minimal
rehabilitation, if the owners so desired.
The HPC Staff believes the neighborhood is worthy of preservation both as a
historic entity and as a viable residential area that is in need of, such help
if it is to survive into the future.
David B. Duvall, Director
6/9/98
NOTES
1. Municipal Code of the Citv of South Bend Chapter 21, Sec. 21-117.2(d) :597
2. Preservation Plan for the Citv of South Bend (Hist.Pres.Comm.,1984): 22.
3. Preservation Plan: 22.
4. National Reeister Bulletin 15: how To Apply the National Reeister Criteria
for Evaluation (U.S. Dept. of the Interior):2.
5. Bulletin 15:2.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING.
of the
HISTORIC PRESERVATION'COMMISSION
Regular Monthly Meeting County Commi'ssioner's
7:30 p.m.. Conference Room
Monday May 18, 1998 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, Catherine Hostetler, John
Oxian, Edward 'Talley, Jerry Wiener' & Joann Sporleder, who left after -the
completion of the7Public Hearing section of the agenda.
Commission staff present was: David Duvall, Director, Rhonda `.Saunders,
Administrative Assistant and Aladean DeRose, Counsel, who arrived -at 7:45.
-Also attending the meeting were: Tom Selsor; Rita Kopczynski, Julia
DesLauriers and Linda'Fritschner.
III. Public Nearing
A. Certificates of Appropriateness
-1)' 1998-0413, 12670 State Road 23 - Addition to.existing structure..
-Mr. Duvall presented the Staff Report and distributed photographs. The owner,
Mr. Selsor, was present. Mr. Oxian asked if Mr. Selsor would like.to answer
Mr. Duvall's question regarding how the fence line would be affected by -the.
addition. Mr. Selsor stated that the fence line will continue to run.parallel
to, the road and connect- with the fence in front of. Yesterday's restaurant.
Mr. Selsor further noted- that 'he, 'was planning, on submitting another
application containing more detailed drawings and descriptions of -the changes
to.the fence and any proposed signs, however, he did not want to get into that
until he knew 'if this application _would pass. Mr.. Oxian stated- that Mr.
.Selsor could work with Mr. Duvall, to iron out the details of the.fence. Mr.
Oxian asked Mr. Selsor 'if the proposed parking lot would be:larger then the -
amount of .parking that is currently available. Mr: Selsor stated that there
is currently no parking for this property, previously customers -parked, in the
lot next door.
Mr.'Oxian asked what the'.front portion of the lot had been used for': Mr.
Selsor, stated that the previous business had used -the area to display and sell
landscaping material, he.also noted that;the tenant has moved out allowing for '
this space to be converted into a parking lot for the next tenant. Mr. Weiner
moved to approve the applications first choice of a one story addition-. Mr.
Talley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
2) 1998-0501, 1336 E. Wayne - Enclosed screen porch -
Mr. Duvall: presented the Staff - Report and distributed photographs. He noted
that the owner 'was not' -present. Mr. Oxian called for any questions. There
were none. Mr. Talley moved to approve the application as submitted: .Mrs.
Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
3)-- 1998-0508', 1610 East Wayne --Roof alteration to garage shed.
Mr. Duvall presented the. Staff Report and distributed photographs. He.noted
that ;the owner was not present.. Mrs. Hostetler moved to approve, the
application as submitted. Mr. Talley seconded the motion. The motion -passed
unanimously.
B. Historic Landmarks and Districts
1) North St. Joseph Street,Local Historic District• -,Second Reading
----- - Mr. Duvall,.presented-the Staff Report--and-distributed-,maps -of the area. He
also noted that Rita Kopczynski, from the -Near Northwest Neighborhood
Association, was present. Mrs. Choitz moved to forward the_proposed.N. St.
_ Joseph Street Local Historic District to the South Bend Common- Council for
approval. Mrs. Sporleder.seconded the. motion.1 Mr.. Oxian asked if Ms.
Kopczynski had anything ,'she would like to say. Ms. Kopczynski noted that
today was -her, first day as -Director .of the Near Northwest Neighborhood
Association -.so she has had little time to -get familiar -with this project. She
also stated that she has spoken with Todd Zeiger and that he informed her•that
the designation would be in favor of what the Near North West Neighborhood ;
Association wants•to accomplish:
Ms: DesLauriers asked if the white .house, that was initially part of the
Project but has since been purchased, will still''be apart of the. proposed
district. Mr. 'Oxian asked if -she was referring to 108 Bartlett Street. Ms.
DesLauriers' stated that the house.she was referring to was located. on. N. St.
Joseph. There was some discussion over which house Ms.- DesLauriers was
talking about.. During this discussion Ms. DesLauriers also asked -if -the gray
house on the corner was included in the proposed district. ..There was .some
discussion to determine.which corner she was referring to at which time it was
decided that Ms. DesLauriers was ref erring' to. the house on the -northwest
corner 'of, N.: St. Joseph and Navarre Streets. There was more 'discussion over
the boundaries,of-the proposed district at which time it was ascertained,that
the houses in question were a part of the proposed district.
Mr. Oxian stated that Mr. Duvall should' send a map out lining -the. present
Local Historic District of River -Bend to'the Common Council so they can see
the districts proximity to the new North St. Joseph Street proposed District.
Mr. Talley asked Mr. Duvall what the triangular shaped land.between Navarre
and Marion Streets consisted of. Mrs. Hostetler stated that it contained
little cottages. Mr. Duvall. stated that they were little tiny apartments.
Mr.' Talley then asked if Mr*
.Duvail knew when Bartlett Street became an actual
street. Mr. Duvall stated that• he had never looked. at .it from that point of
.- view. Mr. Oxian stated that.he wanted Mr. Duvall to contact the -owners of the
duplexes at 120 and 128 Bartlett,Street to see if they would agree'to become a
part 'of the proposed district. Mr. Oxian asked 'if there were any further
questions or discussion. There were none.. The motion passed unanimously.
IV. Regular Business
A.' Approval of Minutes
1-. April 20, 1998.
Mr. Oxian submitted his corrections to Mrs. Saunders and asked .if there were
any more corrections. There were none. Mrs. Choitz moved to approve the
minutes as corrected. Mr. Talley seconded the motion. ' The motion passed
unanimously.
B. Treasurer's Report
Mr. .Weiner distributed.. the Treasurer's report. Mr. Talley moved to approve
the report. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed.
unanimously.'
C. Correspondence
Mr. Oxian,stated that the request for -revisions to the•Riverside Drive'Local
Historic. District guidelines will be assigned to the Historic Districts
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Committee. Mrs. Choitz stated that a time 'for a committee meeting should be
agreed.upon'tonight after the meeting is adjourned.
D. Committee Reports
1.' Standards and Maintenance -1610 E...Wayne Street
Mrs. Hostetler stated that the Standards and Maintenance Coimnittee'had.met and
discussed the architectural -changes to the house, with the owner, --Mrs. McGrew,
and her. builder. -During I this meeting the Committee approved the proposed-.
addition .to- the house. Mrs..' Hostetler also noted that the proposed rear
addition would mirror.- the' 'design of the front of the- house. She further
stated .that the Committee approved the new rear screen porch and the Pella
replacement windows, however., Mr. Duvall is placing Mrs. McGrew. in contact
with*the company that did the windows for the East Race to see if their stock .
windows have become more --reasonably priced. Mrs. McGrew expressed a desire to
beater replicate the existing steel casement windows during the Committee
meeting. Mr. Duvall stated that he has made contact with a sales
representative. from that company to discuss Mrs. McGrew's house and the
possibility of other houses in East Wayne Street District that,might also be
interested in using their product: '-:Mr. Talley stated that a mailer of -some
sort should be 'sent out to all owners of homes in East Wayne, Street Historic
District that have steel casement windows informing 'them of this .'company and- -
-their prices as a window replacement alternative.- Mrs. 'Hostetler stated that
the owners in East Wayne Street Historic -District should get together and
approach this company to replace all of the windows at once;. which -would help`
drive the cost of the windows down and the company would be able to use the
'project in their advertising: Mr. Oxian staied.that once the -costs were known
then a notice should be.sentlout to all owners with houses with steel casement-
.windows in East Wayne to set-up a meeting with a -representative of the company
to discuss the advantages- and disadvantages of their product. - Mrs. Choitz
noted that there are also houses in the West. North - Shore Historic, District
that have steel casement windows that might be interested in, this company's
line of products.
2. --Budget and Finance
None.
3. Historic Districts
None. -
4. Historic Landmarks-
Mr.
andmarksMr. Oxian .placed Mr. Talley in charge. of. the Natatorium nomination and the
Leeper.Park ,situation. There was some discussion over the status of the .
Natatorium.- Mr: Oxian stated that if no .new developments occur, concerning
------ the -'-Natatorium then he wants to send its landmark nomination, the Common
Council.for,their approval. There was some discussion over who is interested
in.and/or involved with the Natatorium. Mr. Duvall noted that Ann/Mannix of
the Hansel Center'have.looked-at the Natatorium as -a possible annex for their
existing building: -
5. Legal .
None.
E. Staff Reports _.
1. C of'A Staff Approvals'See Attachments
2. Legal
None. -
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3. DHPA Grant States -
A. 1996-97 .
1. Leeper Park Plan
Mr. Duvall stated that the -Westerly Group was supposed to preseint.a tentative
preservation plan for. Leeper Park .to .the Commission at- this meeting to allow
for questions and changes prior., to, submitting the finished .plan in June,
however, one of the principle parties 'in the .Westerly Group has been
hospitalized for the past month and has been unable .to do his - work. Mr.
Duvall noted that he',has'spoken to the Westerly Group and,hopefully..the.staff.
will -'receive a draft report with in the next week to:allow some time to.gather
'comments, .thus, still enabling the plan to be adopted during the. June
Coimnission meeting. If this is not possible then the .presentation will be
-- - - held during the - June.._ -meeting and the -Adoption --of the plan will- be moved back
to July. Mr. Duvall stated that the project -needs- -to, be. done, performance .
wise, by. the end of June unless, the Commission -gets.an' extension, which Mr.
Duvall does not want to-do. Mr. Talley stated that another time restraint is
that the Parks Department may want to.start implementing something from this
plan with in the next year. .
2 District Guidelines
Mr..Duvall stated that the staff is proceeding with the guidelines as quickly
as possible. He also 'noted that the new computer program is -up and running
and that he is currently working on .the templatefor the North St: Joseph
Street Guidelines so they can be sent to the Common Council. Mr. Oxian stated
that the •standards do not -have to be sent to the.Common Council, the ordinance
will simply state that the guidelines will be adopted later. Mrs.'DeRose.
stated that the Commission.. might want to send.a copy of the standards to the
Common Council as a notice amending the ordinance. Mrs. DeRose also stated
that in the past when the Commissionf has been before the Common Council they
have asked where the standards were and if the owners have seen them.- She
noted that if the Commission -sends them a copy of .the guidelinesthen this
situation can be avoided.
Mr. Oxian stated. that he has received nothing, but 'positive,. reactionfrom
Council members concerning the North and'South .St. Joseph Street proposed
districts and the, Cushing Street proposed .District. Mrs. Choitz noted,that.
the Commission used to .have a yearly meeting with the Council members to
familiarize them with the Historic Preservation Commission and its work.. Mr.
Oxian stated -that the Commission, should reinstate this yearly meeting. Mrs.
Choitz stated that most of the Council members when they come into office did
not know much if anything about the -Historic Preservation Commission and --that
by holding these meetings it opens.up the lines of communication and increases ,
understanding. -Mr. Talley asked. if the Mayor was still ..holding interagency
-meetings. Mr. Oxian stated that the Mayor was still holding these' meetings.
Mr. Duvall - noted that he does not get invited to these meetings because 'they -
are City meetings. There was some discussion over who attends these meetings
and .the possibility _of. getting to know. more about each other. Mr. Talley
stated .thatit would .be worth the, Commissions- time to invite -itself to the
.Mayors meetings to clear up the confusion surrounding -Local Historic Districts
and Landmarks. Mr._Oxian stated that he could ask the Mayor if. he is still
-holding the meetings. Mr:..Duval1 stated that.he.attended the:Mayors night out
at the Unitarian Church on North Shore just in case.anyone came with questions
concerning the-Historic_Districts. 'Mr. Oxian noted that the Mayor has -given
the Commission an open invitation to attend any Mayor Night Out or In -
meetings. Mr. _Talley reiterated- that 'the Commission needs to be more
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.assertive in., --making, its. presents known and its `need. to be invited to
interdepartmental meetings. Mr. Oxian stated :that .it has taken over, twenty
years to get the County and City.to understand that'the Commission is part of
both entities.
Mr. Talley asked. if the East Wayne Street light project has gotten under way
yet.. Mr. Duvall stated that he had leave from Mr.-Lattrell..to publish this
project in the Spring' News Letter.
Mr. Talley noted that the Commission has taken large steps in the direction of
progress with addition -.of more -.modern computers and the issuance of a
newsletter. Mr: Duvall noted that the Commission does. have a request in for
next year to get networked - with the Assessors office. -There- was ..some.
-discussion-over the staffs'faulty -answering- machine. - `Mr.: Duvall- also -noted --;-
that he.has received the'Portage Manor National Register.Nomination from Glory.,
June Greiff.
B.- 1998-99
Mr. Duvall reported that the - agreement papers have been received and signed
and have been sent on to John -Lenz to -let him know.the Commission is ready for'
their appropriation money.
4. Proposed Local Historic Districts
Mr. Oxian reported,that the Taylor.'s Field.( South St. Joseph Street) proposed.
local historic district,will - have its public hearing -in June and the -Cushing
Street proposed district. will be.1n the near, future.- Mr. Talley asked where
Leeper Park was in regards to the State.National Register. Mr. -Duvall -stated,
that it was -not �heard .at the Aastt-review board meeting and that the next
meeting will be 'on the. third Wednesday in July. He also .noted .than -he has
received a packet from Malcom Cairns containing the latest.information-which
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he has sent to the State Office. _
5. Liaison Committee Elections
Mr.' Duvall reported that the :staff was collecting the ballotsand that a
meeting needs to•be set upto open the ballots for Riverside Drive with its
only Liaison member, Ann Bockenkamp. He noted that the other districts can'be'
opened at'the same time because they have -to standing_ Liaison members-
V. Old Business
No old business was considered. .
VI..New Business
A.,,First Reading of Local Landmark Designation for 127,.129 Franklin.,and 407
West -Jefferson.
Mr. Oxian stated that these three houses are owned by the'same person and that
there.is owner consent for to the designation.
VII Hearing.of Visitors
Ms.. DesLauriers asked if: anything has happened concerning -the wall -in Leeper
Park. Mr. Oxian stated that nothing new has been done,regarding-the wall.and
that now, -would be a good time to talk to the new director of Public Works.
Ms. DesLauriers asked if Water Works was done with their part of the project.
Mr.. Oxian stated than they are done. Ms.. DesLauriers ,stated that all
interested parties need to. work together, to solve this problem or the wall
will crumble. Mr. Duvall stated that when -,he circulated information regarding
the Home Town Indiana Funding devise Phil St. Clair mentioned -that the island
wall might be a good use for this .funding, however;, Mr. St. Clair did not
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follow up on this idea. Ms. DesLauriers asked if the Commission_ would keep
her and Mrs. Fritschner up' to-date on this issue. There was some,discussion
over who'should.keep them up to-date and who they should call with questions.'
Ms. DesLauriers stated that another-one of their concerns is the East Race
Walkway lighting which • Mr."Littrell'had more or less promised would be located-'
on the -west side of the street and' would have ,back shields -to keep the glare `
from.the houses.,' However,.the last plans still showed the lights on.the,east
side and no deflectors. Ms. DesLauriers further 'stated`.that they,felt that
they have not been-heard.by,the local government and that there is a lack of .
concern and respect for inner-city residents." She noted that -the liaison'
committee was going. to, meet with Greg Gallagher "tomorrow. night and that they
have also voiced their.displeasure,to the Mayor.
Mr. Talley asked Ms.'DesLauriers where things stand.in regards,to the Madison
Center noise problem. Ms.,DesLauriers noted that the Madison Center has not
.done anything further concerning the mechanical noises.and they.have,not-even
addressed the complaints concerning the vulgar language. She reported that'.
.she.has called and complained to`the Madison Center about the language and
when,they did nothing to stop it she called the City Attorney who said nothing
could be done until police reports were-filed. Ms. DesLauriers stated that
she '.is now calling the "police and 'complaining. Mr. Talley asked :if Ms.
DesLauriers has spoken to their Councilman. She stated that, they •'have,.not
approached him because he was so new. Mr. Talley ,stated that he was not' new
now and .that, they should contact him .and voice these concerns. He then went
ori to congratulate Ms. DesLauriers and Mrs. Fritschner' for their
accomplishment in getting pylons placed along Riverside. Drive'in` Lee'pe r Park.
There was some discussion,.over the noise coming from -the Madison Center. Ms.
DesLauriers stated that she `felt .this issue was dead .and that they could-do
-,nothing further 'about it, however, at the Mayor's Night Out when she voiced
her displeasure with the situation a reporter, shoWLd.interest in writing an
article about.the situation and-�hey are_meeting-with him•on"Saturday the 23rd
of May.
VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
_ Nothing to'report
IX. Adjournment
' Meeting= was--adjourned-at-9:15-p:m-. .
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FINANCIAL REPORT
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
January 1 thru march 31, 1998
Expenses
Revenue
Balance fwd from county
1278.50
Received from county
5550.00
Received from CDBG
4750.00
County appropriation
3500.00
Received from grant sources
3237.00
Director Salary
5550.00
Asst. Director Salary
4750.00
,Office & grant expenses
427.74
Grant Contractor Expenses
797.50
TOTALS
11525.24
18324.50
Unexpended balance
6799.26
STAFF APPROVALS
1. 1998-0515f.-- 1059 Riverside Drive, front yard bush replacement and rear yard fence
replacement. (In -Kind)
. 1998-0519 -- 1120 E. Jefferson, removal and replacement of hedge on west side of the
lot. The new hedge will be of hemlock and will have the same height & depth
as the existing hedge.
3. 1998-0520 -- 514 W. LaSalle Ave., In -Kind reroof.
4. 1998-0526pt.A -- 619 Riverside Drive, replace deteriorated front steps with the same
style, design, and material as originals.
5. 1998-0527-1--- 535 Riverside Drive, In -Kind tear -off and reroof.
6. 1998-0528 -- 547 -River Avenue, In -Kind reroof.
7. 1998-0602 -- 1049 Riverside Drive, in=kind replacement of facia located on north side
of house, removal of diseased tree from front yard and installation of
a bathroom exhuast vent in rear addition hidden by large lilac bush.
8. 1998-0608 -- 944 Riverside Drive, Removal of dead trees a(ft;d dead wood from live trees.