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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 1998AGENDA OF THE MONTHLY MEETING of the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Regular Monthly Meeting 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 21, 1998 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1. 1121 East Wayne Street - Patio improvements 2. 810 Arch - Rear porch improvements 3. 1121 East Wayne Street- Side addition 4. 202 South Jacob - Roof improvements, awnings, and landscaping 5. Leeper Park Tennis Center - ADA parking 6. Leeper Park Rose Garden - Comemorative plaque 7. 830 N. Michigan - North Pumping Station new rear door B. Local Landmarks 1. 617 West LaSalle - Chs. L. Goetz House, Queen Anne (S-12) 2. 415 W. Madison - first reading IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes 1. August 17, 1998 B. Treasurer's Report C. Correspondence D. Committee.Reports 1. Historic Districts 2. Historic Landmarks 3. Standards & Maintenance E. Staff Reports 1. CoA Staff Approvals (see attachment) 2. Legal 3. Miscellaneous Activities and Grants V. Old Business VI. New Business 1) Updating ordinance for interim protection of proposed landmarks VII. Hearing of Visitors VIII. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters IX. Adjournment County Commissioners' Conference Room 7th Floor County -City Building CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT APPLICATION —1998-0818 PROPERTY — 1.121 E. Wayne Street South Bend, IN. OWNER — Jed & Paula Eide DESIGNATION — LHD-EW RATING — Contributing C/10 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT, Developers, Whitcomb & Keller, built this H.R. Stapp designed Tudor Revival house in 1925 for the architect. Mr. Stapp was born in.Des Moines, Iowa in 1890 and moved to South Bend in 1917. Mr. Stapp was an architect and resident designer of the Whitcomb & Keller development company. He was responsible for designing many of the buildings in the Sunnymede development, now known as the East Wayne Street Historic District. Mr. Stapp and his wife, Eva Laurian-Stapp, resided at this address until 1931 when they sold it to Herbert L. & May E. Cramer. Mr. Cramer was a general -agent for the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. The Cramers lived here until 1961 when they sold it to Dr. James E. & Alice Farner, They resided here until 1965 when the house was sold to Jerome F. & May Shandy Jr., a representative of Associates Investment Corporation. The lived at this address until 1971 when it was sold to David & Mary Sparks, who resided here until 1985 when they sold it to the current owners, Jed & Paula Eide. PROPOSED CHANGE Applicant is proposing to replace a large concrete patio located on the east side of the house to correct a drainage problem. As part of this in-kind replacement the applicants propose to install bands of slate paving stones, dividing the concrete slabs to add color and detail. The site of the proposed changes is entirely,obscured from the street, however, to reach the location a damaged section of an existing wood stockade fence would be removed and replaced with the same material and style. STANDARDS The Preservation Guidelines for East Wayne Street Historic District state: b) :...The Guidelines for the East Wayne Street District follow the Rehabilitation Model.... I.Environment I.A.1. Required Distinctive existing features such as the brick entry pillars, parks ... shall be retained. Major landscaping items, fencing, walkways ... shall be compatible with the character of the neighborhood in size,, scale, material, and color. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT STANDARDS I.A.3. Prohibited Existing relationships of buildings and their environment shall not be destroyed through widening streets, application of asphalt or other bituminous coverings, or by introducing new streets or parking lots. Signs.... major landscaping items ... and paving materials which are out of scale or inappropriate to the neighborhood may not be used. I.B.l. Required Major landscaping items ... which reflect the property's history and development shall be retained. Structures such as ..patio decks ... and other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic character of the site an the neighborhood and inconspicuous when viewed from the public way. RECOMMENDATION The existing terrace.is completely hidden from the street and currently drains toward the house causing flooding and water damage. The applicant proposes to replace the existing concrete slab with a new 4" thick reinforced concrete slab., To accommodate the new slab the backyard will be lowered to divert drainage from the house, into the backyard. The proposed slab height will also require that the existing window wells be raised, as well as the the drain to meet the new elevation. In addition, the owner is proposing to install slate paving stones, similar to those found in the front walkway,- to divide the concrete slabs. Such paving stones are consistent with the guidelines in that they are found through out the East Wayne Street Historic District in walkways and patios. The staff finds the proposed replacement of the concrete slab, fencing and the introduction of slate pavings stones to be in scale and style with the house and neighborhood, staff recommends approval of the application as submitted. x�i•it �I 7a a t '' ! Y rr~ , -• �� t. x tis.. ra..'"r.`�� . +-yy,,� . � "!'� � 'y �, .� '"'� .�# , _y: ; �� �,.r r ♦� y.� 1 �`:+!^ i s"1', j•;' - a� ' ".i� i .J y .:�'s( rim ::: £ i�r'!•,T.�':M �„s`"� '•' .� �` . .� + tea? _ �,-+�.�►4 PROPOSED PATIO REPLACEMENT EAST WAYNE HISTORIC DISTRICT 1121 E. WAYNE NORTH This project is essentially an' in-kind replacement of a large concrete patio located on the east side of our home. The patio is not visible from the street. The primary reason for the replacement is to correct a drainage problem. The existing patio is sloped to a drain on the west side of the patio near the house. If this drain becomes clogged, the water will quickly rise and spill over the basement window wells, flooding the basement. The new design will slope the patio to the north so that water will run into the backyard. As part of the project, we would like to install bands of slate paving stones that would divide the concrete slab, adding color, scale and detail to the patio. In order to gain access to the site, we plan to remove part of the existing wood stockade style fence and replace it in-kind. This fence is approx. 20 years old and has termite and weather damage. Jed and Paula Eide 8/15/98 am r-51. N (I F. NEW 41, a-EC-555aq ;LAe, FF- OtNO51Z VFOVIVF, t7 5L.1--rE PAVE?-$,. VEgIfy I�Bet,,V. VCPTH OF Irk? -17 Lgupl, To ALj..ov4 5vjzFAI'�-5 PAPf-or-P, Fpom PA-ric'. P 15E VJI.t4b:nJ N" WALLS AS Folz VCvj 040 FPP R -IN t-Lr;*:'-f9nON Fxjt-:;z mogApz -7" Hw L.", -To GE 9t,"OVS0 4014r, "Ib 44A t,- 6y) on A am r-51. N (I F. NEW 41, a-EC-555aq ;LAe, FF- OtNO51Z VFOVIVF, t7 5L.1--rE PAVE?-$,. VEgIfy I�Bet,,V. VCPTH OF Irk? -17 Lgupl, To ALj..ov4 5vjzFAI'�-5 PAPf-or-P, Fpom PA-ric'. P 15E VJI.t4b:nJ N" WALLS AS Folz VCvj 040 FPP R -IN t-Lr;*:'-f9nON Fxjt-:;z mogApz -7" Hw L.", 4014r, 44A t,- 6y) on am r-51. N (I F. NEW 41, a-EC-555aq ;LAe, FF- OtNO51Z VFOVIVF, t7 5L.1--rE PAVE?-$,. VEgIfy I�Bet,,V. VCPTH OF Irk? -17 Lgupl, To ALj..ov4 5vjzFAI'�-5 PAPf-or-P, Fpom PA-ric'. P 15E VJI.t4b:nJ N" WALLS AS Folz VCvj 040 FPP R -IN t-Lr;*:'-f9nON Fxjt-:;z mogApz -7" Hw L.", CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT APPLICATION —1998-0819 PROPERTY — 810 Arch South. Bend, IN. OWNED —Ann McFadden DESIGNATION — LHD-EP RATING — Contributing C/9 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT This house was built in 1923 by Whitcomb & Keller, who sold it to Elroy K. & Sabra Powell. Mr. Powell was a traveling salesman, he and his wife resided here until 1926 when they sold the house to Otto A. Pfaff. Mr. Pfaff was the chairman of the Board of Wheelabrator Corporation. He and his wife, Kathleen, resided at this address until 1941 when they rented it to Herman Bailin, president of South Bend Fish Company. Mr. & Mrs. Pfaff sold the house in 1945 to Miss Ella Bailin, daughter of Herman, and vice president of South Bend Fish Company. Miss Bailin sold the house five months later to Aaron & Bertha Friedman, operator of a grocery store. Mr. Friedman resided here until his death in 1947. His wife, Bertha, sold the house a year later to Dr. Leslie Bodnar, who lived in the house until 1957 when he sold it to Kenneth Obrecht. Mr. Obrecht was a lawyer for Associate Investment Corp., he sold the house to John R. Sheehan Jr. in 1976. Mr. Sheehan sold the house two years later in 1978 to the current owner, Ann McFadden. PROPOSED CHANGE Applicant is proposing to build a new pitched roof over rear portico to replace existing flat aluminum roof. The new roof would match the pitch of adjacent first story roof. In addition to the roof the applicant is proposing to install new supports with lattice work to provide partial' privacy screening. STANDARDS. The Preservation Guidelines for Edgewater Place Historic District state: b) ....The Guidelines for the Edgewater Place District follow the Rehabilitation Model.... II. Existing Structures II.D.1. Required Existing or original porches and steps, including handrails ... shall be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design and materials when deteriorated beyond repair. Porches and additions reflecting later architectural styles, and which are important to the building's historical integrity shall be retained. II.D.3. Prohibited I CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPOF STANDARDS II.D.4. Not Recommended Original porch details should not be replaced with materials representing a different period or style from the original. RECOMMENDATION The rear porch is not an original feature of the house, nor, is it important to the buildings history. The porch currently has a flat roof, allowing for water problems, while the new roof would allow for better drainage and would mirror the existing first story roof lines, thus, blending better with the rest of the house. The staff also finds the proposed lattice and supports to be an acceptable variation from the existing slanted wood supports. They are neither visible from the street nor adversely affect the house. The staff finds the rear porch roof and lattice work to be in compliance with the guidelines and recommends approval. Y/d I I . ....... .. .... ..... v ., ,.. ....,.. « ..,- -.. .... _,,.,.<:.z.....a. .•rr».�i*twht�w+�a✓."a"#'C'twxirae"�f'•9!`a.n„Ti=.l:•'S?^.'.i"4�i�i*:4•�. .a.r ... ... .. r ....... _. _— ... _ ..-..-....... Biop/%�° w x CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT APPLICATION —1998-0904 PROPERTY — 1121 E. Wayne Street South Bend, IN. OWNER — Jed & Paula Eide DESIGNATION — LHD-EW RATING — Contributing C/10 ,STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT Developers, )Whitcomb & Keller, built this H.R. Stapp designed Tudor Revival house in 19.25. for the architect. Mr. Stapp was born in Des Moines, Iowa in 1890 and moved to South Bend in 1917. Mr. Stapp was an architect and resident designer of the Whitcomb & Keller development company. He was responsible for designing many of the buildings in the Sunnymede development, now known as the East Wayne Street Historic District. Mr. Stapp and his wife, Eva Laurian-Stapp, resided at this address until 1931 when they sold it to Herbert L. & May E. Cramer. Mr. Cramer was a general agent for the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. The Cramers lived here until 1961 when they sold it to Dr. James E. & Alice Farrier. They resided here until 1965 when the house was sold to Jerome F. & May - Shandy Jr., a representative of Associates Investment Corporation. The lived at this address until 1971 when it was sold to David & Mary Sparks, who resided here until 1985 when they sold it to the current owners, Jed & Paula Eide. PROPOSED CHANGE Applicant is proposing to construct a small, 6'x15', one story addition on the west side of the house that would not exceed the existing lines of the house. The addition will employ materials which currently exist on the house and would not disrupt the original design of the house. The applicant also proposes to reconstruct a severely damaged back porch, approximately four feet from its original location, on the same rear wall of the house. By moving the door and porch the applicant is proposing to take out an existing window, cut a new door opening and add a new, four paneled window in place of the original door opening. STANDARDS The Preservation Guidelines for East Wayne Street Historic District state: b) ....The Guidelines for the East Wayne Street District follow the Rehabilitation Model.... CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT STANDARDS II. Existing Structures II.C.1. Required Original windows and doors, including sash, lintels, sills„ shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods and hardware shall be retained or when deteriorated beyond repair, replaced with units and trim resembling the original. II.C.2. Recommended If steel casement windows have to be replaced or removed, windows of similar size and style should be used. II.C.3. Prohibited Original windows, doors, and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and reused in place. New windows and door openings that would alter the scale and proportion of the building shall not be introduced. Inappropriate new window or door features such as metal' insulating glass combinations that require the removal of original windows and doors shall not be installed. II.D. L Required Existing or original porches, stoops, patios and steps including handrails, balusters, columns, brackets, tiles and roof decorations shall be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design and materials when deteriorated beyond repair. III.A.1. Required Additions to existing buildings shall be related in height and proportion to the existing structure. III.A.2. Recommended Contemporary designs should be compatible in character and mood to the building or neighborhood. III.A.3. Prohibited Additions that would add new height or change the existing facade of a building and change its scale and architectural character shall not be constructed. III.A.4. Not Recommended Any style or period of architecture that is incompatible with the existing should not be permitted in new additions. III.B 1. Required Material used on an addition to an existing structure shall relate to the existing or original materials of the structure. Also, as much of the original structure as possible shall be retained so that the addition could be removed without damage to the basic structure and appearance of the building. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT RECOMMENDATION The applicant is proposing to make several changes to the house, first, by adding an addition to the left side of the building. The proposed addition will only be visible from the street by an obscure angle across the driveway. The addition will utilize existing elements present elsewhere on the house, such as, stucco, wood half timbers and brick. In addition it will have a copper roof and a new window with 8 muntins, similar to other windows on the house. The addition does not affect any existing roof lines or windows and will reuse the existing trellis work around door. Second, the applicant is proposing to rebuild a badly rotten rear porch and move it to the left four feet. The porch will be an exact replica of the existing porch and will reutilize existing slate roofing. However, by moving the porch four feet over the existing door will have to be closed in and a new opening cut in to the brick wall. The proposed location would require that an existing six paned window be removed so the existing door can by moved over. The applicant is proposing to install a 8 paneled window where the existing door opening is, to replicate other windows in the house. The staff finds the proposed addition to be within the guidelines in scale, materials and style and recommends approval. However, there are reservation concerning the proposed rebuild and move of the rear porch, do to the fact it will require making new openings in the rear wall and will remove an existing window that appears sound in structure. The staff finds the rebuild of the porch to be within the perimeters of the guidelines, however, by moving it four feet, closing off of an existing opening, introducing a new window and the removing an existing window are in conflict with the guidelines, thus, the staff recommends denial of this portion of the application. The staff is working under assumption that the existing window is in fair working order, as is the door, and does not know the reasoning behind the desired move nor the choice not to reuse the existing window instead of introducing a new, longer window. 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INEZ] 'VA IPA atl q U,, t. 1w m ithal W oil Cls is k4 I t mono House Addition 1121 E. Wayne North East Wayne Historic District NEED FOR THE ADDITION For many years we have contemplated a kitchen renovation that would create enough space to let our entire family sit comfortably together at the kitchen table. In addition, we have desired a vestibule -like space at the back door with space to take on and off boots, store coats, and act as a thermal buffer between inside and out. The proposed addition accomplishes both of these goals with minimal changes to both the interior and exterior of the house. DESIGN AND MATERIALS , The design calls for a small two -wall addition to be added to the west side of the house, and the reconstruction of a back porch which has severe insect damage. The goal is to design the west addition so that it is sympathetic to the style and character of the house. Adding to this Tudor Revival house presents many design challenges and could easily be botched. However, this design has the following advantages: 1. The proposed addition is very small, and will be in scale with the existing house; the addition will not project beyond the existing building lines of the house. 2. The existing house is asymmetrical and has other projections and idiosycrocies, so this work will not disrupt or diminish the original design and feel of the home. 3. The addition does not introduce new materials, but employs materials (e.g. brick and half-timbered stucco) which exist elsewhere on the house. The brick used in the wainscot will be original brick from existing stock or salvaged from the existing house. 4. The addition is not on the front of the house, and can be seen only at an oblique angle from the street and sidewalk. f6 RJ -3 I11 SITE PI.Af�I 1121 $• N,4YNE N ST R E E T Prp i I CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT APPLICATION —1998-0904-2 PROPERTY — 202 South Jacob Street South Bend, IN. OWNER — William R. Lamie DE,,5jQ NATION — LHD-EW RATING — Non -Contributing NC STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT . This house was built in 1945 by Irvin W. Jackson, a Realtor and president of the South Bend - Mishawaka Board of Realtors. He sold the house to Charles D. & Dolly Weissert in 1947. Mr. Weissert was the manager at Schlosser Brothers, an ice cream manufacturer on Lincolnway West. Mr. and Mrs. Weissert resided at this address until 1953 when they sold it to William & Inetta Martindill. Mr. Martindill was the executive vice president of South Bend Bait Company. They lived there until 1959 when it was sold to Julius & Faye Banchero. Mr. Banchero resided here until his death in May of 1997. His daughters sold the house to the current owner, William Lamie, in July of 1997. PROPOSED CHANGE Applicant is proposing to re -roof existing sloped roof, hip frame existing flat roofs, install shingles, install two canvas awnings over front bay windows, plant three evergreen trees, two ornamental trees, and an evergreen hedge in the front lawn with a mulch bed and stone walk. STANDARDS The Preservation Guidelines for East Wayne Street Historic District state: b) ....The Guidelines for the East Wayne Street District follow the Rehabilitation Model.... I.A.1. Required Distinctive existing features such as the brick entry pillars, parks, gardens, streetlights, fences, signs, walkways, streets, and building setbacks shall be retained. Major landscaping items, fencing, walkways ... shall be compatible with the character of the neighborhood in size, scale, materials and color. I.A.2. Recommended Whenever possible, original features should be restored. As much natural vegetation as possible should be preserved. I.A.3. Prohibited Signs.. major landscaping items, fences, walkways, and paving materials which are out of scale or inappropriate to the neighborhood may not be used. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT STANDARDS I.B.1. Recommended New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in photographs, drawings, and newspapers. New site work should also be appropriate to existing surrounding site elements in scale, type and appearance. II.B.1. Required The existing shape and material of the roof shall be retained. All architectural features which give the roof its essential character, such as dormer windows, cupolas ... shall be retained. II.B.3. Prohibited Nothing shall be done to change the essential character of he roof as viewed from the thoroughfare by adding architectural features, large, unsightly fixtures, or by using roofing material inappropriate to the style of the house. II.C.2. Recommended When awnings are used, they should be of canvas material. II.C.4. Not Recommended Metal, vinyl, or fiberglass awnings, hoods, or shutters that would detract from the existing character or appearance of the building should not be used. RECOMMENDATION The owner of 202 S. Jacob, Mr. Lamie, has submitted drawings and an outline of work he is proposing to complete over several months. He has submitted these plans to the Commission to get an understanding as to how the Commission will react to them and to obtain suggestions. However, the owner has only applied for approval of part of this future vision. He is requesting to change existing flat roofs over the garage and sun room to hip roofs, to install two awnings and to add five trees and landscaping to the front yard. First, the applicant wishes to alter the roof pitch over existing additions to the house, namely the garage and sunroom. Neither of these additions are original to the house, nor are they of any historical significance. By giving the additions hip roofs, it will avoid any future or existing water problems caused by the flat roofs and will make the additions flow, stylistically, with the house. Second, the owner is requesting to install two green canvas awnings over the first floor front bay windows. The canvas awnings would be consistent in color with the houses shudders and would give the occupants more privacy and shade while still allowing visibility. Third, the applicant proposes to plant three evergreen trees, two ornamental trees, an evergreen hedge, a mulch bed and stone walk. This house in the past has had extensive growth in front of the house, most of which was very over grown and attacking the house. This growth has been removed by the owners, which has left the house in an unnaturally exposed state. The proposed landscape changes would succeed in concealing the garage, while introducing controlled landscaping back to the house. The staff finds the reshaping of the flat roofs, the addition of awnings and the proposed landscaping to be in compliance with the districts guidelines and recommends approval. � �ii�+'�,t .; k fi i �� y � �'i' � t�' r F ��r �/'� x� �u.�•t.��,��v„4*t .t *''�ak��'�` � `�, '+� ' • . ' � x�Y i"�'i ; ��,�"� >Yt .:� y�� �t���i� r t �� �'�'����,}a����,i( **�',�,trt +�'f�a-�."lR Fr •� 1 1.40 4 MI +mow � .,:�T:►twee � 4 Of t APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND and ST. JOSEPH COUNTY September 3, 1998 PROJECT NARRATIVE OF PROPOSED SHORT-TERM and LONG-TERM IMPROVEMENTS TO 202 SOUTH JACOB STREET NEED FOR IMPROVEMENTS Since taking ownership of the property last August 1997, we have been diligently working on completing a prioritized schedule of necessary improvements. The house and the site had been poorly maintained over the last decade and were in desperate need of attention. Inspections revealed that the electrical, plumbing and roof systems would . not pass requirements and that the house was infested with insects. The property was so badly overgrown with volunteer trees and vines that visual inspection of the .exterior was nearly impossible (see attached photograph).,' AEP had disfigured all of the trees along the east/west electrical easement while clearing growth from their unsightly overhead lines and then leaving the "pruned" limbs along the property's edge. LANDSCAPEIMPROVEMENTS We first began our exterior site improvements by removing all the tree overgrowth in the front yard, with the exception of a large (36 in. dia.) Sweet Gum, and select trees in the rear yard, with the exception of three Dogwoods. All trees removed were less than the indicated sizes outlined in the Preservation Guidelines. The new landscape plantings will include three (3) Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) and two (2) Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) ,to be located on the north side of the front lawn to both balance the vertical landscape (note existing Sweet gum on the south side) and create a screen for vehicles parked in front of the Garage. Twelve (12) Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata) will be symmetrically placed on either side of the front sidewalk at the front entry. English ivy and seasonal plantings will be planted in the mulched beds. The rear yard was once a part of -the original "green belt" of the . Whitcomb & -Keller Sunnymede Addition, and we are in the process of clearing and preserving the evergreen trees, ivy and Nelsonville brick paver walkway. HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS The main upper roof shingles will be completely removed, re -decked' and replaced with heavy -weight premium asphalt shingles. The lower flat roof of the south facing Sunroom is sagging and retains water.. We will hip frame the roof at a 2-1/2 to 12 slope and install the same new asphalt shingles. This hipped roof design is very important to our long-term 202 South Jacob Street Page 2 design plans and the ultimate replacement of the flat Garage roof which is in worse condition than the Sunroom (see elevations), and the extension of the roof to the rear elevation of the house. The front of the house once had. two forest green, canvas awnings over the two bay windows. We still have the hardware and steel frames, which will be re -used. We plan to replace the awnings with the same dark, forest green color. With the addition of the awnings, we plan to add a Portico to accentuate the front Entry. Our goal is to design all the exterior improvements so that they are sympathetic to the Colonial Revival style and character of the house, maintaining the . symmetrically balanced facade and enhancing the house's present and future heritage. I NOI-LYA'a lla -Aapb UV -7,n1 ul Z-5maput/Y� P` III► �IIl� -tilt � � - •.1 �. -v, -0 LOARMP" /I 745-wea az W—JAriS A.)Aj a� .tecta V,44v�a Ss:,;,A.7v -road AuN 4s OL uvs A f,;tu4 u.;�.:_�Mw -ice � � M4N aJIA i T-4 i�io; uil►- CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT APPLICATION —1998-0909 PROPERTY — Leeper Park Tennis Center South Bend, IN. OWNER — City of South Bend (Parks Dept.) DESIGNATION — LL RATING— STATEMENT ATING— STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT In 1895 the City of South Bend purchased a large parcel of land on the east side of Michigan Street for the establishment of the Water Works who located and capped artesian wells there, thus, rendering the land usable for recreation. By 1900 the area around the Water Works had become referred to as Leeper Park. The following year, extensive plans and site development were undertaken. The zoo and lily pond were constructed in 1902. In 1904 the log cabin was moved into the park from 123 West North Shore Drive. This building was rehabilitated and established as the "Peirre Navarre Cabin". In 1905 additional lands were acquired between Michigan and Lafayette Street where they developed tennis courts. The following year acreage was added completing the west end of the park and a year after that the connecting wooden bridge was washed away and replaced with a new structure of iron and concrete. By this time the zoo located at the east end of the park boasted 132 animals of 50 varieties and the pond in the middle section of the park was stocked with ducks and geese. In 1911, the Park Board engaged George Kessler of St. Louis for the development of a master plan for the City's park -boulevard system. The present North Pumping Station and its reservoir were constructed in 1912. The present Michigan Street Bridge was constructed in 1915 as part of the Park -Boulevard plan proposed by George Kessler. During the Great Depression extensive work was done in the park funded by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) including the reconstruction of the retaining walls around the island which utilized salvage material from the earlier bridge. PROPOSED CHANGE Applicant is proposing to install a small parking area for three ADA handicap parking spaces adjacent to the Tennis Center. The new parking area would also include a cement walk, asphalt drive and cement curbs. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT STANDARDS Group B -Building Site and Landscaping 1. Required Major landscaping items, trees, fencing, sidewalks, private yard lights -which reflect the property's history and development shall be retained. Dominant land contours shall be retained. 3. Prohibited No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways.. and other elements before evaluating their importance to the property's history and development. RECOMMENDATION The applicant is proposing to install a new parking area for handicap access to the tennis center. Currently all the parking for the center is located in the street, which does not allow for easy ADA access to the public facility. By adding this parking area it would make the facility handicap accessible and causes no detrimental affect to the park. The proposed location of the lot will not remove any trees or any other landscape features of the park. As the Commission is aware, work on this project has already begun, the area has been partially excavated and the sidewalk has been poured. The staff finds the installation of three ADA handicap parking spaces, a concrete sidewalk and asphalt drive to be in compliance with the guidelines and recommends approval. A. • ��� �,'. ��` • ;" , �, ../. ;i, �,�`'-/ ( STEPS :.f: UP LFp�er ' �lSlYl �e��r CERTIFIC,'ATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT APPLICATION —1998-0911 PROPERTY — Leeper Park South Bend, IN. OWNS$ — City of South Bend (Parks Dept.) DESIGNATION — LL RATING — STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT In 1895 the City of South Bend purchased a large parcel of land on the east side of Michigan Street for the establishment of the Water Works, who located and capped artesian wells there, thus, rendering the land usable for recreation. By 1900 the area around the Water Works had become referred to as Leeper Park. The following year, extensive plans and site development were undertaken. The zoo and lily pond were constructed in 1902. In 1904 the log cabin was moved into the park from 123 West North Shore Drive. This building was rehabilitated and established as the "Peine Navarre Cabin". In 1905 additional lands were acquired between Michigan and Lafayette Street where they developed tennis courts. The following year acreage was added completing the west end of the park and a year after that the connecting wooden _ bridge was washed away and replaced with a new structure of iron and concrete. By this time the zoo located at the east end of the park boasted 132 animals of 50 varieties and the pond in the middle section of the park was stocked with ducks and geese. In 1911, the Park Board engaged George Kessler of St. Louis for the development of a master plan -for the City's park -boulevard system. The present North Pumping Station and its reservoir were constructed in 1912. The present Michigan Street Bridge was constructed in 1915 as part of the Park -Boulevard plan proposed by George Kessler. During the Great Depression extensive work was done in the park funded by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) including the reconstruction of the retaining walls around the island which utilized salvage material from the earlier bridge. PROPOSED CHANGE Applicant is proposing to install a bronze plaque at the west end of Leeper Park Rose garden in memory of those who died as victims of violence. The plaque is a half inch thick, a foot wide and two feet in length and will sit flush to the ground, like a cemetery marker. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT STANDARDS Group B -Building Site and Landscaping 1. Required Structures such as: gazebos, patio decks... fountains... and other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic character of the site and the neighborhood and inconspicuous when viewed from a public way. RECOMMENDATION The applicant is proposing to install a bronze plaque in the west end of the rose garden to commemorate those who have died as victims of violence. The proposed plaque is 1/2" thick, 1' wide, 2' long and sits flush with the ground, thus, making it very inconspicuous. The. proposed plaque is compatible with the character of the garden with out detracting from visitors enjoyment of the garden. The Staff finds the proposed plaque's size, scale and positioning to be within the guidelines and thus recommends approval of the application as submitted. � �L' ����� ��� • _� _ t .Iv�� , a�11t� CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT APPLICATION —1998-0715pt.2 PROPERTY — 830 North Michigan South Bend, IN. OWNER — South Bend Water Works DESIGNATION — LL RATING — Outstanding 0/13 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT The plans for the present North Pumping Station were drawn up on August 30, 1912 by the well known local architects, Freyermuth & Maurer. This firm preserved an earlier foundation on the northwest side of the present structure which dates to 1892. Work on the new building began in 1910 when a local engineer, William S. Moore, had build a 6,000,000 gallon reinforced concrete reservoir. Freyermuth and Maurer's 1912 building was constructed for the cost of $250,000.00 and was equipped with a 7"x175' reinforced concrete stack, a brick suction well, 20 additional supply wells and steam pumping engines. The suction well was subsequently replaced by a modern reservoir and the steam pumps were replaced by electricity, thus, leaving most of the pumping station empty. The exterior of the new pumping station is in the classical revival style, which was very popular in the mid -west as the Prairie School Style began to fade, to make it better suit its park surroundings. Currently the interior is divided into three parts, the old pumping room the new pumping roof and the boiler room. PROPOSFD CHANGE The applicant is proposing to install a new door in the rear facade of the North pumping station. STANDARDS The Preservation Guidelines for Local Landmarks state: b) ....The Guidelines for Local Landmarks follow the Rehabilitation Model.... C. Renovation and Additions 1. Structures Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way as to cause minimal visual change to the style and construction. 2. Construction and style All work should be done in the architectural style and a technique compatible with that of the original structure. Change that alters, removes, or covers existing significant stylistic detail shall not be permitted. A change which adds detail of another style will not be permitted. r ` CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS S'T'AFF REPORT RECOMMENDATION The applicant is proposing to install a new passage door as a second form of egress on the rear wall of the North Pumping station in the fourth window from the right. This door is required as a second form of egress for a room that is too small by State standards to only have one door. The guidelines state that improvements demanded for safety issues may be accomplished in such away as to cause minimal visual change to the structure. This door is a single passage door located in the rear wall which is obscured from view by fencing, vehicles and trees.The Commission has already approved a similar door in the second window from the left on the rear elevation of the building. The staff finds the proposed door to be within the guidelines and recommends approval. RLS 9/15/98 CONTRACTOR NOTE: NO ROOF PENETRATIONS ALLWOWED ON SLOPE PORTION OF ROOFS. TYPICAL. �- SEE ELEVATION NOTE 1. INSTALL NEW LOUVER II❑I I❑I IN EXISTING WALL. ! 1 I I i E IDI 1 7C_._, i EEI -, DOOR AND FRAME �-- SEE ELEVATION PROVIDE c.=E NOTE 2. } SLEEVE T:-=:- 2" SLEEVES SEE ELEVATION WALL AND :�ULI AND CAULKING NOTE 2. EAST ELEVATItwa1\i A.4 .1 ij 4 s z SCALE !N FE INSTALL NEW LOUVEz:c IN NEW WALL. SEE ELELVATION NOTE 2 N I©1 ICIf NEW OVERHEAC� DOOR AND JAMBS. SEE ELEVATION NOTE 2. FiE_D VE=IF 1-r- W LOUVERS `LL. SEE NOTE 2 BLOWER INTAKE CAULK SLEEVE PENETRATION SEE ELEVATION NOTE 1. FAN SEE 7 MECHANICAL Ell \-NEW DOOR AND FRAME FIELD VERIFY NOTE: FIBERGLASS WINDOW TRIM TO BE PAINTED WITH COLOR NO. VERI--.Si4PE'S OF ALL -iC- OPE,",IINGS LOUVER - SEE MECHANICAL SEE ELEVATION NOTE. 1. PANEL 15 - COLOR 1 4 • r' ' .fes a.-. Y .;•, .,r'rr,.r�� ♦ . rY.4 ,•moi. r�` f' j�;�. e� f,yryrc±A.1 1 v. M1AM e PROPOSED LOCAL LANDMARK 617 W. LASALLE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County September 1998 617 W. LaSalle LOCATION MAP • r" t . � +ts+•i+»M.+" � �':k3i4::ial�Y:+1n-Ga:i=aY:.At4�en.�tennc.wasaw- -" � � � � � - " • i �, ��f• $t ���' a 'ice: -ft +".�� �". "% _ _ �<'"� ��-.f^�°i,i�`?�•,y!��. +;k�r1.'ihyF:A�f '.�'�y�htr�...L �e',j�.Y'. r.,�aj.... " N •�;�: X`?,tlf�,i^.se �'::a:S�„�b+� �i•i"�r” - rv.y„�3,"`e"ky'r:fir�t%+tti �S` i b , .� z"s f.,,.»w .�4i `i. yz...,9C �f5�}, ,r Y '. ' . ♦� � � _ . � •' r• - _ t �� :i > z't"+� ;. i • ` = ��`{ � .� �.� __ " � fir. '� �. ,. •G .� .4 ,�. ,• � t ..t .. _� . r1i 617 West LaSalle Historical Context This property is located on the north side of West LaSalle between North Scott Street and North Taylor Street, in South. Bend, Indiana. It is described as being lot 3 Studebaker Subdivision to South Bend. The present building was moved to lot 617 W. LaSalle from 404 N. Lafayette some time during the early 1980s. The house proposed for landmark status was built in 1895 on lot 205 O.P. of South Bend, it replaced an earlier structure at this site. Mrs. Evaline Patterson purchased lot 205 of the Original Plat of South Bend from Mr. & Mrs. James Heck in 1972 and built a modest 1 1/2 story frame house. She resided there until 1892 when she sold the property to Charles L. & Emma Goetz for $4,600.00. Mr. Goetz replaced the previous house with the present Queen Anne dwelling. Mr. Goetz was born in Rome, New York, in 1859 and began a trade in the cigar business at age fourteen. He came to South Bend in 1881, and resumed work in the cigar business. By 1885 Mr. Goetz had started his own cigar business which soon employed up to 35 people. The business was. named, Goetz Cigar Company, it -was located at 307 W. Jefferson Boulevard. Mr. Goetz married Emma Klingel, daughter of a German pioneer, and settler at 404 N. Lafayette in 1895. Mr. Goetz was elected Mayor of South Bend in 1910 and served in this .office until his death in 1915. Mrs. Goetz continued to reside at this address until here death in 1932. Upon her death the house was inherited by their son, Philip K. Goetz. Philip owned the house until 1943 when he sold it to Dr. Richard W. & Lillian Holdeman who continued to own the house until the late 1970s. ` This house remained at 404 N. Lafayette until the early 1980s when it was moved to 617 W. LaSalle. The structure previously located at the new site was removed along the a garage, around 1972. Prior to its removal the house was owned and occupied by William & Eva Swaney, an assistant Street Commissioner in South Bend. They both resided in this house until their deaths, Mr. Swaney in 1960 and Mrs. Swaney in 1969. The house was then sold by executor, J. Clifford Potts, to Chris A. Brooks in 1972. At some point over the next ten years Mr. Brooks sold the house to Oscar T. & Kathryn Brookins, a professor at Notre Dame. It is believed that at some point Mr. Brookins came to own both lot 3 of Studebakers Subdivision and the house at 404 N. Lafayette, and that sometime shortly after 1980 he had the house in question moved to the new site on LaSalle Street. Mr. Brookins owned this house on the new site until 1994 when he sold it to C.O. Phillips, who in turn sold it to the Society National Bank of Indiana in 1996. They owned the house for a year, selling it to the current owner, Jeffrey M. Berndt in 1997. M.. ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION This is a two and a half story Queen Anne style house with three inch clap board siding, flared out between the first and second stories. The central chimney is made of brick with corbeling and toped by a large metal flue cap. The house has a 12/12 pitch pyramid roof with intersecting gables, bracketed overhangs and a molded frieze board. The house also boasts a double leaf glazed wood paneled door with simple jamb and molded entablature. The majority of the windows are wood 1/1 double hung with simple wood jambs, sills and molded entablature. However, there is an elaborately divided pair of fixed windows above the entry and an arch shaped picture window located in the first story with a key stone type element at the very top. The house has a front wooden entry porch with wood steps, sets of three wood supports,a lattice decorated pediment and bracketed eaves. RECOMMENDATION Based on the Historic Preservation Commission's Local Landmarks Criteria's adopted by the Common Council, the building at'617 W. LaSalle 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 embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship which represents an architectural characteristic of innovation. 2.) Its suitability for preservation. 3.) Its identification with the life of a person of persons of historical significance. The building fulfills criteria #1 as an excellent example of a middle class Queen Anne style house. The building is rated a significant twelve in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory. The building fulfills criteria #2 by the integrity of its original construction with very minor changes to the facade and that it is an excellent example of a Queen Anne style house from the 1800s. The building fulfills criteria #3 by its association with Charles L. Goetz. Mr. Goetz was a prominent South Bend Businessman with his own cigar company on W. Jefferson and was Mayor of South Bend from 1910 to 1915. 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. RLS. 9/14/98 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Monthly Meeting 7:30 p.m. Monday August 17, 1998 County Commissioner's Conference Room 7th Floor County -City Building 1. 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, John Oxian, Joann Sporleder, Edward Talley, Catherine Hostetler and Janeanne Petrass. Commission staff present was: David Duvall, director, Rhonda Saunders, administrative -assistant, and Aladean DeRose, consul. Also attending the meeting were: Ron Farr,'Chris Michal 0*s, Tom Colip,'Gina DeLaruelle, Tina Stanton, Chip Lewis, Linda Riley, Mary Ann Mathews, Linda Fritschner, Julia DesLauriers, Carl Littrell and Don Sporleder. III. Public Hearing A. Certificate of Appropriateness Applications 1. 1998-0707 - 735 Bronson, installation of window. Mr. Duvall presented the staff report and circulated photographs.He noted that the owner, Ron Farr, was present. There was some discussion over which wall the window was to go in and what type of window was being proposed. Mr. Oxian asked how Mr. Farr knew that a window had previously existed in the proposed location. Mr. Farr stated that he saw a window there before the owner closed it over and sided the house. Mrs. Sporleder asked if the window would have the same sill location as the existing front window. Mr. Farr stated that it would be exactly same as the front window in size, style, and location. Mr. Talley moved to approve the application as recommended by staff with the amendment that the window have the same sill placement as the existing front window. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2. 1998-0715 - 830 N. Michigan, alterations to the North Pumping Station. Mr. Duvall presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He noted that Chris Michalos, was present in behave of Water Works. Mr. Michalos went over each individual drawing in great detail. There was a lot of discussion over where pipes were going, what parts of the park were affected, and if it would interfere with any future archaeological surveys. There was also a discussion over the emergency over flow pipe and its visibility from the park and the thoroughfare. Mr. Talley moved to approve the application with the amendments that Mr. Duvall make the final decision as 'to whether the emergency release pipe be painted or hidden be hind shrubbery, and that the contractors chosen to do the proposed work meet with Mr. Duvall to discuss the Leeper Park Preservation Plan. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion as amended. The motion passed with Mr. Oxian abstaining do to his membership on the Water Works Board. 3. 1998-0720 - 553 Edgewater, rear yard deck. Mr. Duvall presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that the owner, Gina DeLaurelle, was present and that this project was completed with out a Certificate of Appropriateness. Mr. Oxian asked why Mrs. DeLaurelle constructed the deck with approval. Mrs. DeLaurelle stated that she was not aware that a free standing deck needed approval by the Commission. Mrs. Hostetler moved to approve the application. Mr. Talley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 4. 1998-0722 - 830 N. Michigan, pump gate. Mr. Duvall presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that he had a discussion with Mr. Wiltrout concerning covering the Styrofoam to help preserve it. Mr. Duvall stated that when he spoke with Mr. Michalos,earlier this evening it became apparent that Mr. Wiltrout considered the gates complete, thus, requiring that the covering of the Styrofoam be included as a requirement in the staff s recommendation. Mrs. Hostetler interjected that it was agreed upon during a previous meeting with Mr. Wiltrout that the Styrofoam would be sealed from sun light to retard its deterioration. Mrs. Sporleder asked if just covering the pump fence with plywood gates would deter the sound problem. Mrs. Hostetler stated that the new gate has been very effective in substantially reducing the sounds the pump creates in near by neighborhoods. She also noted that the plywood gate with Styrofoam was the only solution which they could find that would still allow access to the pumps for maintenance. Mrs. Hostetler further discussed how this solution was much more cost effective then any of the bids that were received to address the noise problems. Mr. Oxian, as a representative of the Water Works Board, stated that when the noise issue was brought to his attention, he suggested that Mr. Wiltrout meet with Mr. Duvall and Mrs. Hostetler to discuss possible solutions. Mr. Talley asked if the cross bars on the outside of the doors were serving any purpose. Mr. Duvall stated that the cross bars were being used as bracing to keep the gates from sagging. Mr. Talley asked if the gate was throwing the noise into the park. Mr. Duvall stated that the other side was covered by Junipers. Mr. Talley further noted that the gates do not fit, stylistically, in the park. Mr. Duvall stated that the stockade nature of the top of the gate needs to be trimmed off. Mrs. Sporleder asked if the Commission was being asked to approve what is currently there. Mr. Talley stated there was no need for the extra cross bars, which can be replaced with wire and eyelets. Ms. DesLauriers stated that when she went to the park for a picnic she had to pick everything up and move to the other side of the gate because behind it the noise was unbearable. There was some discussion over the noise the pumps make all over the park and the discomfort for neighborhood residence and park gbers. Mrs. Choitz asked if the Commission could approve the application on a trial basis, to be revued in six months to see if a more equitable solution has been found. Mr. Oxian stated that the Commission should make a tentative approval then send it to Committee to approve the final details. Mr. Talley moved to approve the application with recommendations, in addition to those already recommended by staff, that the two by four framing on the gate be removed and replaced with double eye nut and cabling on the inside of the gates, and that the application be placed into committee for review. Mrs. DeRose stated that this motion would grant the structure as amended and that placing it into Committee does nothing because it has already been approved. She further stated that the Commission should either approve the application in some form now or defer it into Committee. Mr. Talley withdrew his previous motion and moved that the application be placed into the Standards and Maintenance Committee for a further study of the problem. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion passed with Mr. Oxian abstaining do to his position on the Water Works Board. 5..1998-0728 - 1319 E. Wayne, open enclosed porch. Mr. Duvall presented that staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that the owner, Mr. Shakour, was present. Mr. Shakour stated that he wants to use windows that duplicate the style of windows located in the front bay for the porch. Mr. Oxian stated that the proposed windows should be noted in the motion. There was some discussion over how the motion should be worded. Mrs. Sporleder asked what the proportion of the proposed windows would be. Mr. Shakour stated that the windows would be wood casements with three divisions instead of four do to lack of space. Mr. Duvall noted that the sketch submitted with the application indicated that there were to be four pairs of casement windows in each wall. Mr. Shakour stated that if four pairs will fit in the opening then he will use four otherwise there will be only three pairs. There was a discussion to further clarify the size and number of the proposed windows. Mr. Talley moved to approve the application with a correction to the staff recommendations' fourth line down to be changed to read, that the applicant proposes to remove the infill wall panels from a previous remodeling and replace them with four pairs of casement windows over - a sill wall. Mr. Oxian stated that Mrs. Sporleders comment about the windows being three divisions high should be included in the motion. Mr. Talley moved to amend his motion to read as follows, the applicant proposes to remove the infill wall panels from a previous remodeling and replace them with up to four pairs of casement windows, three panes high, over a sill wall which is compatible with the rest of the house. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 6. 1998-0805 - East Wayne Street Lights Mr. Duvall presented the staff report and circulated photographs and maps. He also indicated that Carl Littrell was present on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Mr. Oxian moved to give tentative approval to the application, with immediate approval going to the technical wiring portion of the application, and tentative approval of the light fixtures and poles with the final approval being left to a special Lighting Committee set up for this particular application. Mr. Talley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Oxian stated that he met with Mr. Littrell, Mr. Powell, director of Public Works, and Linda Riley, a representative of the East Wayne Historic District, prior to this meeting to notify them of the course of action the Commission was planning on taking. Mrs. Riley stated that she and a few of her neighbors were present to represent the interests of the East Wayne Historic District. Mr. Oxian opened the floor to Mr. Littrell. Mr. Littrell stated that the current lighting system located in the East Wayne Street Historic District is owned by American Electric Power Company, who is in the process of selling it to the City of South Bend. He went on to note that the City wants to replace the system do to the poor condition of the existing lights, their close proximity to the street and and their inability to give off sufficient light. Mr. Littrell stated that the new lights would be 13 feet tall to help prevent vandalism, they would by two feet further from the curb and would have 100 watt, 9500 lumen high pressure sodium lighting. He also noted that in order to better facilitate the new fixtures trees would have to be trimmed. Mr. Littrell passed around a samples of the proposed colors and pieces of frosted glass and frosted plastic to be used as lens material. There was some discussion over the lens materials and proposed color options. Mrs. Sporleder asked where in the City could one go to see an example of the proposed light intensity. Mr. Littrell said there was an example on Twykenham south of East Wayne Street. There was some discussion over the intensity of the proposed lights. Mrs. Riley asked if a lower intensity light could be used so that the poles could maintain their current height of 10 feet. Mr. Littrell stated that it would be possible, however, security of the neighborhood would suffer. Mr. Oxian asked if the overhanging street lights seen throughout the City are of the same illumination as the proposed 9500. Mr. Littrell noted that they were. Mr. Talley asked if the Riverside Drive District had 13 foot poles. Mr. Littrell stated that it has 13 foot poles as well as 10 feet and 15 feet poles. There was some discussion over other locations in the City with 9500 lumen, Mrs. Riley stated that the neighborhood would like to see all of the lights replaced do to their poor condition. Mr. Shakour reiterated that the existing lights are in bad disrepair. Ms. Mary Anne Mathews, a resident of E. Wayne Street District, stated that safety in the neighborhood was also a large concern do to the poor lighting the existing fixtures give off. Mr. Oxian noted that Mr. Littrell has submitted a two year old report of the condition of each of the fixtures in the district. Mr. Oxian asked if Mr. Littrell would submit an updated report to the Commission. Mr. Littrell stated that a new report could be done. Mrs. Fritschner stated that the. East Wayne Street Historic District Liaison Committee had just completed their own survey of the lamps and asked if Mr. Oxian wanted a copy of it. Mr. Oxian stated that he wanted a new copy done by the City to get their opinion of the poles and lamps. Mr. Littrell reiterated that a new report could be made. Mr. Littrell stated that all of the wiring needed to be replaced because the old system would not be able to handle the electrical out put of the new system. He noted that the Commission had copies of the type of meter enclosures or boxes that would have to be installed in parts of the neighborhood. He finther noted the color of the boxes, their locations and that minimal damage to lawns would occur. Mr. Talley asked if the lights would be placed in the same place they are now. Mr. Littrell stated that they would be placed as close as possible to the currant locations. He also noted that it would be improbable to save a large number of the existing poles or lamps. There was some discussion over the condition of the existing system and the previous owners failure to adequately maintain it. Mr. Littrell reported that the existing lamps would be used for spare parts and replacements in other areas of the City. He also expressed his desire to not have to reinstall any of the original lights back in to the East Wayne Street District. Mr. Talley asked what the poles would be made of and how they would look. Mr. Littrell stated that they would be replicas of the originals and that they would be made of concrete with a clear acrylic coating for protections. Mr. Oxian asked how long the coating would preserve the concrete. Mr. . - Littrell stated it would protect for as long as it took to scratch it off. There was some discussion over the type of pole and its durability. Mrs. Fritshcner asked if the new lamp on Twyckenham was the new pole. Mr. Littrell stated that it was not a new pole, only a new lamp. Mr. Oxian asked if there were any further comments or questions. No one responded. 7. 1998-0807 - 12670 State Road 23, business sign Mr. Duvall presented the staff report and circulated photo graphs, he noted that the business owner, Chip Lewis, was present. There was some discussion over if the sign would pass the Building Departments requirements. Mr. Oxian noted that if the Building Department required any changes then the new, altered, sign would have to come before the Commission for approval. Mrs. Hostetler moved to approve the application as recommended by staff. Mrs., Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. National Register Nominations 1. St. Joseph County Home (Portage Manor) Mr. Oxian stated that this nomination would be tabled until next September. Mr. Duvall stated _ that the Commission would still need to have the Public Hearing to meet time requirements. Mr. Duvall presented the staff report. He then stated that the nomination is being tabled at the request of the Portage Manor Board, to allow them time to meet again and consider the nomination. Mr. Oxian asked if only the main building was in the nomination. Mr. Duvall stated that the whole farm complex including out buildings is included in the nomination. Mr. Talley moved to table the National Register Nomination for Portage Manor until the September meeting. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. C. Local Landmarks Proposed 1.319-321 Lincolnway West, Visiting Nurse's Association. Mr. Duvall stated that this building, 319-321 Lincolnway West, was demolished today, August 17, 1998. Mr. Oxian asked if a demolition permit had been issued for the demolition. Mrs. Saunders stated that the owners did have a demolition permit. Mr. Oxian asked when the permit was taken out. Mrs. Saunders stated that she did not know when the permit was issued. Mr. Talley asked if a demolition like that would not have come to our attention prior to the actual demolition. Mr. Duvall stated that it was not a code Enforcement demolition, it was a private demolition by the owner and thus would not have been brought to the staffs attention. 2. 127-129 Franklin Place & 407 W. Jefferson Mr. Duvall stated that this was an unusual landmarking do to the fact that it contains three houses in very close proximity to each other. He then went on to present the staff report and circulate photographs. Mrs. Hostetler moved to accept the proposed local landmarks, 127-129 Franklin and 407 W. Jefferson, with a favorable recommendation to the Common Council. Mr. Talley seconded the motion. The motion passe unanimously. IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes 1. July 13, 1998 Mr. Talley moved to approve the minutes. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. Mr. Oxian stated that there was a correction on page 3, that it should read as follows, a revolving loan Rind. Mr. Talley amended his motion to approve the minutes as corrected. The motion passed unanimously. B. Treasurers Report Mr. Oxian stated that since Mr. Weiner was note present then the report will be postponed until September. C. Correspondence Mr. Duvall stated that items were sent out regarding the Commission retreat at Mr. Fines house on September 9, 1998 from 5:00 to 7:OOpm. He also noted that a request from the St. Joseph County Commissioners regarding the 40th Annual Conference of Indiana Counties September 15th through the 17th, requesting volunteers to work the booths, was received. D. Committee Reports 1. Budget and Finance None. 2. Historic Districts None. 3. Historic Landmarks None. 4. Standard & Maintenance Mrs. Choitz stated the the Committee met with Mr. Selsor regarding his proposed amendment to a previous Certificate of Appropriateness concerning enlarging the proposed addition. She noted that Mr. Selsor answered all of their questions satisfactorily and that there was nothing unusual about the addition and that the Committee gave it a favorable recommendation. Mrs. Choitz moved to accept the Standards and Maintenance Committee's recommendation concerning 12670 S.R. 23 amendment to a previous Certificate of Appropriateness. Mr. Talley seconded the motion. The motion passed with Mrs. Hostetler abstaining do to her being absent from the room at the time of the vote. 6: Legal None. E. Staff Reports 1. Certificate of Appropriateness Staff Approvals (See Attachment) 2. Legal None. 3. DHPA Grant Status a. 1997-98 1. Leper Park Plan Mr. Duvall stated that the completed final draft of the Leeper Park Preservation Plan had been received. He also noted that the plan needs to be approved by the Commission so a copy could be supplied to the DHPA for their approval. 2.. District Guidelines Mr. Duvall stated that the guidelines are progressing. Mr: Oxian asked if a copy was going to supplied to the Commission for comments and approval. Mr. Duvall stated that a draft copy would be supplied to the Commission. b. 1998-99 1. County Survey - IHSSI Mr. Duvall stated that there was no new news regarding the survey. V. Old Business 1. Adoption of the Leeper Park Historic Preservation Plan Mr. Duvall stated the the play ground has been moved to a new location and that only one typo was discovered. Mr. Oxian asked where the playground was moved to. Mr. Duvall stated that it was relocated across Jefferson Street, south of the tennis courts. Mr. Talley moved to approved the Leeper, Park Historic Preservation Plan pending spell check. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mrs. Choitz asked if the Commission was going to insist that Water Works, Parks Department and other involved agencies meet to discuss and become aware of the plan. Mr. Oxian stated the head of Public Works, Mr. Powell, will receive a copy of the plan. Mrs. Hostetler stated that a mailing list containing those who should receive a copy of the plan should be made. Mr. Oxian agreed with Mrs. Hostetler that a list should be made with a note to each person on the list that a copy of the plan is being sent to them and to please inform others in their department about the plan. IV. New Business A. Telephone Answering Machine Mr. Talley moved to approve the purchase of a new answering machine. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VII. Hearing of Visitors Mr. Sporleder stated that he too felt it was important that all involved government agencies need to be aware of the Leeper Park Preservation Plan as well as involved with it. Mrs. Hostetler stated that since the plan has been approved then a meeting could be set up with department heads to go over it. Mr. Sporleder stated that on Friday, August 21, 1998 at 1:30 there will be a status conference in Michigan City concerning Blake Gardens. -VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters None. IX. Adjournment Mr. Oxian adjourned the meeting at 10:30pm. Staff Approved CofAs 1) 1998-0811 - 1246 E. Jefferson, in-kind re -roof. 2) 1998-0817 - 221 Hauftond, in-kind reroof. 3). 1998-0827 - 702 N. St: Joseph, in-kind reroof. 4) 1998-0827-2 - 924 W. Indiana, in-kind reroof and step repair. COMMISSION RETREAT Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County The Commission Retreat was held on September 9, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. with the following Commission members and staff attending: Martha Choitz, Adrian Scott Fine, Catherine Hostetler, John Oxian, Ed Talley, Jerry Weiner, and David Duvall. The following items were discussed: Pending Historic Districts: 1) St. Joseph Street Historic District 2) Taylor's Field Historic District 3) Cushing Street Historic District Future Historic Districts and Landmarks: 1) Wood lawn -Kessler Area (Portage Avenue) 2) "Old Greek Ghetto" - Marion and Madison Streets 3) YWCA 4) Natatorium 5) 1st Bank Building b) Fanny Mae Building 7) Brick Street Network 8) Streetlights Current DHPA Grants: 1) Resurvey of St. Joseph County. $42,000 has been allocated for this project with matching funds through the County and the DHPA. Members discussed various approaches to hiring a consultant or project director with surveyors to complete the project. John will form a committee to oversee this project. Future DHPA Grants: 1) Applying for a grant for the publication of the resurvey of St. Joseph County was discussed; Adrian agreed to assist in preparing the application in order to meet the October 10th deadline 2) Other future projects identified include grants to hire consultants to prepare applications to list additional, identified historic districts with priority placed on Woodlawn-Kessler area, Walnut Grove (check on the status of this application with Fred Lindstrum/NABS), and a multiple -property nomination for WPA-related resources. COA Monitoring/Compliance: 1) A monthly listing of staff and Commission COAs approvals will be forwarded to each liaison committee requesting feedback, ensuring that they are "in the loop," and providing assistance in monitoring the progress on projects. 2) Efforts on continuing to elevate the assistant's position to a planner or inspector level continue. Commission Retreat, Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County kr Commission Revolving Loan Fund: 1) The establishment of a revolving loan fund was discussed as an effort to provide an incentive for locally designated districts and landmarks. Members discussed application procedures, methods for awarding funds, and potential funding sources for start-up funds (such as Norwest through their CRA rating). A special committee will be formed to work towards the creating of this fund. Updating Commission Ordinance/Bylaws: 1) A proposal by a city consultant to bring the Commission ordinance in line with the State Enabling Legislation was discussed. Members suggested the existing ordinance should not be amended with the exception of one provision: interim protection. This provision could be critical in preventing demolition of pending landmarks (i.e. Roma Building, Blake Gardens, VNA Rowhouse). 2) Instituting term limits was proposed as a way to encourage new ideas, continue to rotate responsibility, and ultimately prevent a complacent Commission. Members suggested this item be placed in the Legal Committee. Increasing COA Fees: 1) Members had a lengthy discussion on the pros and cons of raising the COA fees. Everyone agreed they should be raised but not significantly with increased revenue being the primary motive. A three-tier structure was suggested for in-kind work, routine, and new construction. Members also agreed that fees for government- owned proposals should be waived. Members suggested this item be placed in the Budget and Finance Committee. Public Relation Efforts: 1) Members agreed there should be a greater emphasis on renewed public relation efforts included programs throughout National Preservation Week, workshops within the historic districts, preservation awards, and increased media coverage. Members suggested either a committee be formed to work towards these goals and/or work with liaison committees. os4/9/22/98 Page 2