HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 1999AGENDA OF THE JUNE1,999-MONTHLY MEETING
of the
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
7th Floor County -City Building County Commissioners Conference Room
Monday, JUNE 21, 1999 7:30 PM
I. Call to Order
II.Public Hearing
A. Certificates of Appropriateness
1. 1999-0526 61601 Breman Hwy. Barn sill/siding replacement
2. 1999-0601-1 1307 East Wayne Street - North -Re-roof
3. 1999-0603-1 1095 Riverside Drive - Replace basement windows
4. 1999-0609-a 1158 LWE-LHD Sign (front Yard)
5. 1999-0609-b 1158 LWE-LHD - Central A/C - Exterior Condensation - rear
III. Regular Business
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Minutes from May are not ready for review
B. Treasurer's Report
C. Correspondence
D. Committee Reports
1. Historic Districts
2. Historic Landmarks
3. Standards and Maintenance
E. Staff Reports
1. CofA Staff Approvals
a. 1999-0524a Inkind fence replacement around Pleasant Valley
Cemetery (Key #: 14-1044-0782)
b. 1999-0529-1 Inkind sidewalk replacement (231 So. Eddy)
c. 1999-0607-1 Inkind shingle replacement on garage(1308 East Wayne)
d. 1999-0702 Inkind shingle replacement to house (206 East Bartlett)
e. 1999-0608 Inkind replacement of brick stoop (1417 E. Wayne St.)
2. Legal
3. Miscellaneous activities U Grants
VI. Old Business
V. New Business
VI. Hearing if Visitors
VII. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters
VIII. Adjournment
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
APPLICATION — 1999-0603
PROPERTY — 1095 Riverside
South Bend, IN.
OWNER —Alex Regnery
DESIGNATION — LHD-RSD
RATING— Contributing S/12 _
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
PROPOSED CHANGE
Applicant is proposing to replace six basement windows located along the sides and the rear of
the house with aluminum clad exterior/vinyl clad interior wood windows.
STANDARDS
Preservation Guidelines for Riverside Drive __Historic District:.
b) .... the guidelines for the Riverside Drive District follow *the Rehabilitation model...
II. Existing Structure
II.C. Windows and Doors
H.C.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.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
STANDARDS CONTINUED
II.C.Prohibited
Original doors, windows and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and re-
used in place. Inappropriate new window and door features such as aluminum insulating glass
combinations that require removal of the original windows and doors shall not be installed.
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Based upon the interpretation of the committee of the whole, staff feels that these
windows would be acceptable as replacements.
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
APPLICATION —1999-0609 (A) & (B)
PROPERTY — 1158 LWE
OWNER — Joseph F. Rubin
DESIGNATION — LWE-HD
RATING — Contributing Cl10
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCEJHISTORIC CONTEXT
On November 18, 1830 a claim was filed at the US Land Office in Ft. Wayne, by Chris-
tian Hollar. He filed to purchase 47.85 acres of which this address was a small part. Five years
later on November 3, 1835, Samuel and Mary Leer purchased the nearly 48 acres for one -
hundred and twenty-five dollars, thereby increasing the size of their farm to 212.38 acres.
Samuel later died on November 8, 1850. He left behind his wife Mary, five sons and two
daughters. The farm was divided equally among the children, with one-third of the land going to
Mary.
There was a great deal of quandary over the next twenty -years relating to the division of
the land. It finally ended in court. Over the next three years another Action of Partition was
granted and Leer's heirs began selling off their shares to brother Jacob. The Jacob Leer First
sub -division was recorded on November 11, 1886. This was filed as the Plat of Jacob Leer's
Survey and it lies west of and adjoining Jacob Leer's First Sub -division.
Leer kept sub -dividing this portion of his father's farm but kept the land south of the rail-
way agricultural. This property was purchased on August 7, 1889 by Catherine C. Wenger for
one -thousand -dollars from Jacob Leer, one of the pioneering settlers of St. Joseph County.
Wenger also owner large parcels of land. Catherine Wenger sold the property to Martha G.
Loughman and this house was built either by her or her daughter, Edith B. Miller in 1923.
This residence remained in the Miller family until George L. Miller, Edith's son, sold it in
1962 to Fred and Ida Auer. When Fred died, Ida remained living in the house and then sold it to
Joe and Cynthia Bellina in 1991.
In 1997, Grover Lauderman III purchased the property.
The applicant, Attorney Joseph F. Rubin claims he is purchasing the property from a Ron
Johnson. Neither the Recorder's Office or the Portage Assor's Office have an record of either of
these gentlemen.
PROPOSED CHANGE
Applicant is proposing to install a double -sided business sign in the front yard. The sign
stands a total of 5 -feet -five -inches above the ground, is six -feet wide and is mounted on 4x4 -inch
wooden posts. The sign is lit from the ground with four 12 -volt landscape spot lights. (See
drawing).
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT
STANDARDS-(Concemine both Darts A & B)
Preservation Guidelines for the Lincolnway East Local Historic District:
b) .... the guidelines for this District follow the Rehabilitation model...
STANDARDS CONTINUED - (A)
I. Environment
I.A.Required
New plant material ... signs, and benches shall be compatible with the character of the neighbor-
hood in size, scale, material and color.
I.A.Prohibited
Signs, streetlights ... which are out of scale or inappropriate to the neighborhood may not be
used.
RECOMMENDATION -(A)
Staff suggests a favorable recommendation. There already exists a number of commer-
cial signs compatible with the one that is proposed in this instance.
E. Mechanical System:
Systems shall be placed in areas that will result in the least possible alteration to the
structural integrity and physical appearance of the building. The rear of the building is the pre-
ferred location for these mechanical systems..
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KEY NUMBER 18-7071-2598
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JOE J. BELLINA III and CYNTHIA A. BELLINA. Husband and Wife.
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For and in consideration of One Dollar (51.00) and other rood and valuable consideration. the receipt of which
is hereby acknowledged, the following described real es ate in St. Joseph County, in the State of Indiana, to
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A kx or parcel of land Thim-fav (34) feet ct width. taken off of and f -ma the entire length of the wcsterty sides
of Let Numbered Fifteen . is and Lot Lettered M. and a la of parol of land Tweury-Com (24) feat in width. taken
off of and from the entire I=Vh of the Easterly sides of Lot Numbered Sixteen (16) and Got Leaered 4 also a part
of Lot Letuscd Y and a pan of Lar Numberea Thirty-three (33) and Thirty -fess (341 an as shown on the recorded
Plat of Jacob Lecr's Surrey as recorded December S. 1838 in the Off=* of the imorder of St. Joseph County.
Indiana, is Plat Book 5, page t l said ram; of Lots Y Thirty-thtce (33) mud Thirty-four (34) Ling described as
follows:
Beginning on the Southerly Tion of said Lot Sixteen (16) ac a point 24 feet westerty from the Southeasterly comer
thereof, therm running Southerly on a line parallel with the tt'csterly line of said Lon Y. Thirty-three (33) and
Thirty-four (34) to the Southerly line of raid Lot Thirty-foor (341: thence Faneriy on the Southerly limn of Lot
Thirty-four (34) a distance of Fifty-eight (58) felt: thence Nonherly to a point in the Sautherly line of said Lot
Fifteen ((.51, Thirry-four (34) feet Easterly from the Southwestedy comer thereof: theate 1Vestedy an the Southerly
His: of said fats FiCeen (15) and Sixteen (16), a distance of Fifty-eight (58) fee[ to the place of beginning. is St.
Joseph County. loWana.
Commonly known as 1154 Lincoinway Fast, South Bend, Indiana 46601
Subject to covenants, restrictions and easements of record.
Subject to legal highways.
Subject to all unpaid taxes and assessments for the year 1996 due and payable in 1997 and for all subsequent
years, which the gramee herein agrees to assume and pay.
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Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Job J. Bellina
Cynthia A. Beilina and acknowled_ed.th'e- execution of the foreeoing- Warranty Deed co the y of
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COMMITMENT FOR TITLE INSURANCE
NATIONAL ATTORNEYS' TITLE ASSURANCE FUND, INC,
ISSUED BY
In Witn4 Whereof, the Fund has caused its name and seal to be hereunto
affixed by its President,
NATIONAL ATTORNEYS' TITLE ASSURANCE FUND, INC.
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420 S. Second St.
Elkhart, Indiana 46516
Fax: 219-295-8302
Phone: 219-295-1620
INVOICE
National City Bqrsk
310 W. McKinley
MishaWaka, IN 46545
Tony Obringer
RE: INVOICE NO.: 99-2143SJ
NA: Jolmson, Ron
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Prt. Lot 14,X, 15, M,Y,Z Jacob
DATE
06/17/99
LESS:
DESCRIPTION
AMOUNT
$84,000.00 OWNER'S POLICY $
$84,000.00 MORTGAGRE'S POLICY $
CUSTOMER D19COIINT ON MORTGAGP208 $
f' PQIJICY $
TOTAL ...... $
TO INSURE PROPER CREDIT, PLEASE RETURN A COPY OF THIS STATEMENT
474.00
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Policy or policies to be Issued:
ALTA owner's Policy- ALTA loan Policy
CC!°M TTIrIM No. SpFReMM DATE: (10-17-92) (10-17-92)
99-2143SJ 'April 26, 1999 $64,000.00 584,000.00
Serial No.965812 McMber 20.01
Proposed Yneut:ad - LOAN: Natioral City Bank
Proposed Insured - OWORPS: Joseph Rubin and Nancy Rubin, husband and wits
The estate or interest in the land described or referred to in this Commitment and covered
heroin is a fee simple and title thereto is at tha effective date hereof vested in:
Fred J, Auer and Ida E. Auer, husband and wife
The land referred to in this Ccmmitm=t is described as follows:
A parcel of land Forty-two (42) feet is width taken oft of the West aides of Lot Numbered
Fourteen (14) and Lot Lettered N, and a parcel of land Szxtean (16) feet inwidth taken off
of the East sides -t Lot Numbered Fifteen (15) and Lot Lettered M, and a parcel of land
Sixteen (16) feein width taken off of the East and of riot Lettered Y, and. Lot Lettered
Z, said lands being Fifty-eight (39) feet in width, by whole length, all as shown on the
recorded Plat of Jacob Leer'a Survey as recorded in Plat Book Numbered Five (5), page
Eleven (11) in the Off,.ce of 'the Recorder of St, Joseph County, Indiana,
ALSO, A part of Lot. Numbered Tourteen (14) as shown on the recorded Flat of Jacob Leer,a
Survey as recorded in Plat Book Numbered Sive (S), Page Eleven (11) in the Office of the
Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the
Northcxly line of said lot at a point Fifty-eight (SS) feet Northwesterly from the
Northeasterly corner of said lotj thence Southerly to a point on the Southerly line of
said Lot Numbered Fourteen (:4), Nine and Seven Tenths (9.7) feet Northwesterly from an
iron set at s point Fifty-eight and Ninety-five Hundredths (58.93) feet Northweaterly from
the Southeasterly corner thereof; thetics 8outheaeter3.y Niue and Seven Tenth$ (9.7) feet
along said southerly line to said iron; thence Northerly to the place of begizuling-
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SCMMULE R Legal Deaaription (continued)
OffiCO file No. 99-214386T
Commonly )MCVn a9 1158 Linco=W&Y East, South send, Yndiana 46616.
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COMNXTHENT
BCHXDViri' 8 - PART I
Coteattitmenz No. 99-21435)
The following axe the requirements to be complied with:
I. znatruments :necessary to create the estate or interest to be insured must be properly
executed, delivered and duly filed for record.
a. A properly executed deed at ooaveyance from Richard J. Auer and Pauline D. Auer,
husband and vile to Ron Johnson should be procured and placed of record.
(2 ft; AU deeds presented for tax transfer and recording must be Rccomtpsnied by a
State Board of Taus Commistioaars form entitled ,Disclosure of &ales Information".
This form Faust be twolsted by Buyer and seller and presented at time of transfer.
An additional fee Will be ebarged.)
b. A properly executed deed of conveyance from Richard J. Auer and Dauline D. Auer,
husband and wife to Joseph Rubin and Naaay Rubin, husband and wife should be
procured and placed of record.
(W0TSz All e0eads presented For taut transfer and recording must be accompanied by a
State soA of Tau Commiasionexs Dorm entitled 1'ni0alo2ure of 59102 ZnS MoLtian .
This form Amust be completed by Buyer and seller and presented at time of transfer.
An additional fee will be charged.)
c. A properly executed Mortgage in the amount os $84,000.00 from Joseph Rubins and
Nancy min, husband and wife, in favor of National City Saab, should be procured
and placed of record.
d. A proper release of the Judgment for 83,016.39, plus penalty and interest, and
coats, Midwest Collection Service vs. Ronald L. Johnson, Cause NO -
1=01 -9403 -SC -0232,9, rendered in St. Joseph Superior Court on npril 27, 1994 and
entered March 7, 1994,
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COMMitment No. 09-214W
Schedule 3 of the policy or polities to be issued will contain exceptiions to the following
matters unless the same are disposed of to the satisfaction of the Company:
A. rastruments necessary to create the estate or interest to be insured must be properly
eaeeuted, delivered and duly filed for record.
a. Payment of/jhs full consideration to, or for the account of, the grantors or
=wtgagor� should be made.
C. payrant of all taxes, charges, assessments. levied and assessed against subject
premises, which are due and payable should be reads.
D. Detects, lions, sneum<brenees, advexse clause, or other matters, if any, created, first
appearing in the public records or attaching subsequent to the effective date hereof
but prior to the date the proposed insured acquires for value of record the estate or
interest or mortgage thereon covered by this Camnitment.
B. Any ownev a policy issued pursuant hereto will contain under Schedule 8 the GsnernI
Exceptions act forth b$16w. Any Loan policy will contain under schedule a General
Exceptions L, 1, and 3 ualese a satisfactory survey is furnished; General 3xcegeiOn 4
will appear unless satisfactory evidence is furnished that improvemsnta and/or repairs
or alterations thereto are completed; that contractor, aubcontraotors, labor and
mats"almen are all paid.
General Mweptions s
1. Rights or Claims Of parties in possession not shofm by the public records.
1. aassmants or claims of easements, not shown by the public records.
3. ancroae�,e3its, overlaps, boundary line disputes, or other matters which would be
disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection, of the premises.
4. My lien, or right to a lied, for services, labor, or material heretofore or
hereafter furnished, imposed by law and not shown by the public records.
S. Taxes or special assessments which are not shown as existing liens by the public
records.
P. Special Bxeeptional
(continued)
SCHEDULZ 8 - part 1%
Commitment
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Oftiao file me. 99-21433s
I. Taxes for 1998, payabla in 1999, are ss follows:
int Inst, due on or before May 10, 3999 $403,05 PAID
Ind inst. due on or before Nov 10, 3.999 $403.05 UNPAID
Taxes for 1999, payable in 2000, a lien but not compiled: and taxes for subsequent
years. Code No.16-7091■2594,
1992 Assessed Value of Land 2,200.00
Improvements i 6,470.00
S 8,970.00
axemption S 2,000.00
Nat Vaivation $ 61670-00
(NOTzt This tax informtion is from the County tax conputer and may not reflect
current assessment figures, exaxlption status or penalties due, if any. The
treasurer's office should be contaated to determine exact amount of payments due.)
2. Terms, e eaants and psovialms of the M=ecorded Real Rstats Cont=act under which
Ron fthuson purcrAsinq insured preadoes from Richard J. Auer and Pauline D. Auer,
husband and wife.
3. We find no judgments is the last ton years against the proposed insured owners
(searched jointly and not an individuals if married) unless noted above.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
of the
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Monthly Meeting County Commissioner's
7:30 p.m. Conference Room
Monday, May 17, 1999 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.
Il. Roll Call
Commission members present were: John Oxian, Catherine Hostetler, Ron Zmylso, Kari
Gallagher, Richard Helmus and Joann Sporleder.
Commission staff present was: Ed Talley, director and Aladean DeRose, consul.
Also attending the meeting were: Greg & Lisa Cronkright, Jerry Oberly, Jim Nace, Bill Lamie,
Tim Liddell, Jennifer Linder, Roger Skurski, Linda Riley and Don Sporleder.
III. Public Hearing
A. Certificate of Appropriateness Applications
1. 1999-0507-3 - 1342 East Wayne Street No., driveway, garage, rear yard.
Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that the owner,
Tim Liddell, was present. Mr. Talley reported that this application had previously been sent to
Committee for a recommendation. He further noted that Mr. Fine was not present and that he
had not given Mr. Talley a recommendation for this property. There was some discussion over
if the driveway issue had been previously addressed by the Commission or not. There was
more discussion over where the old garage sits, where the new garage will go and how similar
they would be in style. Mr. Liddell circulated drawings of the proposed alterations has made to
the original plan. The owners architect gave a presentation outlining the reasoning behind the
proposed alterations. Mr. Oxian asked if in the new plans the driveway would remain in the
original location. The architect stated that the existing driveway would be removed because of
its condition and replaced with a new driveway in the same location. Mr. Oxian asked if the
owners were asking for new setbacks. The architect stated that there were three requested
setbacks, all in regards to the addition and new garage. Mr. Oxian asked if everything that has
been presented today is located within the Certificate of Appropriateness application. Mr.
Talley replied that the only variation would be the decision to not move the driveway. Jennifer
Linder, Mr. Liddells neighbor to the west, stated that she had letters of opposition to the
proposed garage. She went on to ask how many stories and stalls the proposed garage would
have. The architect stated that the garage is currently four stalls and would be down sized to
two stalls while retaining the existing elevation. Mrs. Riley, also of the East Wayne District,
asked about the windows in the upper portion of the proposed garage. Mr. Liddell stated that
the windows were in the proposed second story of the garage which has been removed from the
plan.
There was some clarification over the new plan currently being proposed to the Commission.
Mrs. Linder stated that the new plans were fine with her. Mrs. Sporleder asked if the letters of
opposition concerned the height of the garage. Mrs. Linder stated that the letters were
concerned with the driveway and garage. Mr. Oxian stated that the opposition letters do not
need to be read because the conflicting portions of the plan have been removed. Mrs. Sporleder
asked if the Certificate of Appropriateness included the fence or not. Mr. Talley stated that it
did not. Mrs. Sporleder asked if the fence would be reviewed at a later date. Mr. Talley stated
that it would. There was discussion over what should be approved tonight and what should
remain in committee until further information is presented. Mr. Talley read through the
Certificate of Appropriateness, retaining all requests except the proposal concerning the side
yard fence. Mrs. DeRose stated that if Mr. Talley accurately reads the Certificate of
Appropriateness as amended the Commission could vote on it now. There was some discussion
over if the patio should be added to the certificate or placed into committee. The architect
stated that he would have more information concerning the patio and fence at a later date. Mr.
Talley asked Mr. Liddell if it was all right with him if the fence and patio were not discussed at
this time. Mr. Liddell stated that it would be all right to place those topics into committee.
Mrs. Hostetler moved to accept the application as amended in blue prints dated May 17, 1999.
Mr. Helmus seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
2. 1999-0428 - 1330 Lincolnway East, business sign.
Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that the house
was owned by the Youth Service Bureau. Mrs. Hostetler moved to approve the application as
recommended by staff. Ms. Gallagher seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
3. 1999-0503 - 1115 Riverside Drive, basement window replacement
Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that the owner,
Roger Skurski, was present. Mr. Skurski stated that the windows currently located in the
basement are no longer manufactured and that he was unaware of any other alternate
replacement product then glass block. He further noted that he was in search of a product that
looks good, lets light in and is a deterrent to burglars. Mr. Talley reported that Mr. Skurski has
experienced a couple of break-ins over the past couple of years. Mr. Zmyslo asked if the
existing windows had steel frames. Mr. Skurski stated that the windows appear to have rusted
steal frames. Mr. Talley reported that during an earlier conversation with Mr. Skurski it was
agreed upon that the application should be sent to committee to allow a more thorough
investigation into other window alternatives. Mr. Oxian stated that he would prefer to see the
windows replaced with wood or vinyl windows, rather then glass block. There was some
discussion over the difficulty and expense of replacing broken glass block. Mr. Oxian
recommended that the application be placed into the Standard and Maintenance Committee. He
asked Mr. Skurski if this was acceptable to him. Mr. Skurski stated that it would be fine with
him. Mrs. Hostetler moved to place the application into the Standards and Maintenance
Committee. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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4. 1999-0507-1 - 552 River Avenue, removal of rear second story window.
Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that the owners,
Greg and Lisa Cronkright, were present. Ms. Gallagher asked what type of remodeling was
requiring the removal of this window. Mr. Cronkright stated that they wanted to place a shower
where the window is currently located. Mrs. Hostetler reported that in her house they left the
window in place, covering it over on the inside while leaving the outside as is. She further
noted that by doing this the exterior of the house remains the same and the window does not
inhibit any alterations desired on the inside of the house. Mrs. Cronkright asked if you could
still see where the window is located on the inside. Mr. Talley stated that by covering over the
window it is impossible to tell where it is located on the inside. Mr. Oxian stated that the
Commission has approved such a cover up before so that the facade of the house is not altered
by the lose of a window. Mr. Cronkright asked if there would be any maintenance issues since
it was a second story window and not easily accessed by the outside. Mrs. Cronkright stated
that removing the window would not significantly change the exterior of the house. There was
some discussion over whether or not the window trim would have to be saved. Mr. Cronkright
asked how the window would be fixed if the glass broke. Mr. Talley stated that window glass is
repaired and replaced from the exterior, not the interior. Mrs. DeRose stated that the
Commission would have to move to deny the application as is and then make a new motion
recommending a different course of action. Mr. Zmyslo moved to deny the application a
submitted. Mr. Helmus seconded the motion. The motion passed with Ms. Gallagher voting
against the motion. Mr. Zmyslo moved to retain the window, black out the glass, cover the
window on the inside and remove the interior trim. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
5. 1999-0507-2 - 1218 East Wayne Street So., paint brick.
Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that the owner,
Edward Murphy, was present. There was some discussion over the two types of brick the
house has and the fact that the paint and stucco will not come off of the course brick. Mr.
Oxian asked if the remaining brick was painted would it hold or flake off. Mr. Murphy's
contractor stated that paint would adhere to the rough brick, he also noted that he has been
unable to find anyone who can remove the stucco from the brick. There was some discussion
over any possible contractors who could remove the stucco. Mr. Oxian recommended that the
application be placed into the Standards and Maintenance Committee with the addition that
what ever the Committee decides be the final decision. Mrs. DeRose stated that the
Commission should still give the final approval. Mr. Oxian made a motion placing the
application in the Standards and Maintenance Committee to find a cleaning solution. If such a
solution is not found then the painting of the brick in a two tone fashion, the darker color on the
bottom, would be permitted. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
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6. 1999-0312 - 1215 Riverside Drive, Logan House
Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that Jerry
Oberly and Jim Nace, representing the Logan House, were present. Mr. Talley reported that
when he talked with the Indiana Department of Health he was told that if the Logan Center
raised the rating of its fire drills the extra exit would not be needed. He then went on to read a
letter the office received from Mr. Oberly, the director of the Logan Center, concerning the fact
that installing another door would be far cheaper then having to hire another employee. Mr.
Oberly stated that they have held numerous fire drills and still have not been able to reach the
desired time. He also noted that even if they did get everyone out in time he is not convinced
that it will fulfill the requirements put forth by the Life Safety Code. Mr. Oxian asked if the
safety requirement were only for people with seizures or if it applied to anyone located with in
the first floor room. Mr. Oberly stated that it would be for anyone residing in that room. There
was some discussion over the Life Safety Code regarding common areas and fire drills. Mr.
Oberly stated that they would be removing a window, installing a door, construction a four by
four stoop with rails and stairs. Mr. Talley asked what type of flora would be used to screen the
stoop. Mr. Oberly stated that he would like to use taller, thick, period foliage. There was some
discussion concerning the foliage and how it would affect safety. Mr. Oxian asked if they
would install a metal door. Mr. Oberly stated that they were open to using the same type of
doors seen elsewhere on the house. Mr. Oxian moved to approve the installation of a door that
resembles the rest of doors on the house, the construction of the proposed stoop with the stairs
going away from the street, the installation of foliage to camouflage the stoop and the removal
and storage of the window. He further stated that if a light is desired in the future that it be
brought before the Commission for approval. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
III. Regular Business
A. Approval of Minutes
1. April 19, 1999
Ms. Gallagher noted that her name was spelled wrong on the first page, it should be spelled,
Kari not Kari. Mrs. Hostetler moved to accept the minutes as corrected. Ms. Gallagher
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Oxian noted that there was an office report in everyone's packet. Mr. Talley stated that the
report was self explanatory. Ms. Gallagher asked if the Budget and Finance Committee would
be meeting soon. Mr. Oxian stated that since Ms. Gallagher was the chairman of that
committee it was up to her to call any meetings. Mr. Talley stated that he would like to have
such a meeting called because a budget for next year needs to be'created. He also noted that
Tuesday, May 18, 1999 at 10:00am the State Board of Accounts will be reviewing the
Commissions grants for 1998.
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C. Correspondence
None.
D. Committee Reports
1. Standards and Maintenance
Mr. Oxian stated that he would like a letter sent or legal action taken against Mr. Shakour.
a. 739 Bronson Street
There was some discussion over the committees approval of Mr. Farrs fence on the condition
that he plant shrubs. Mr. Oxian stated that Mr. Farr should not have action taken against him,
however, the Commission should vote on the Committees recommendation. Mrs. Hostetler
moved to approve the installation of fourteen galvanized posts with cables to enclose a 120 foot
by 40 foot vacant lot. Eleven posts are to be installed along the side lot line and three posts
along the alley with a maximum height of three feet. To help hide the fence a hedge is to be
planted along the side lot line and alley along with the planting of two shrubs on each corner of
the lot. Mr. Zmyslo seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
b. 617 West LaSalle
Mrs. Hostetler reported that the Standards and Maintenance Committee met on April 20, 1999
with the owner to discuss the stairway window, a new two story opening with windows that is
171"x79", all per documentation submitted by owner and discussed with the committee. They
also discussed replacement of a rear window, restoring the balusters on the porch, a privacy
fence for rear of property with Gothic tops, landscaping in front along with a picket fence to
enclose the front yard. Mrs. Hostetler stated that the committee recommends to the
Commission that full approval be granted for these items with the submission of more
documentation and the assistants of staff. Mr. Oxian stated that he would have to oppose the
installation of a rear yard privacy fence. Ms. Gallagher seconded the motion. The motion .
passed with Mr. Oxian voting against the installation of a rear yard privacy fence.
c. 510 South St. Joseph
Mrs. Hostetler stated that the Standards and Maintenance met on April 20, 1999 with the owner
to discuss removal of the second story of the rear concrete block addition, siding of the
remaining portion of the addition with wood clapboard to match the rest of the house,
installation of three double hung wood sash windows and demolition of the west side addition.
She went to report that the committee has fully explored these projects and recommends
approval with the addition of more documentation and the help of staff. Mr. Zmyslo seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
2. Historic Districts
Mr. Oxian stated that Cushing Street Proposed Local Historic District is being tabled until
another meeting can be held for the property owners.
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3. Historic Landmarks
a. 1240 West Thomas
Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. Mrs. Hostetler moved to
accept the nomination and send it to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation.
Ms. Gallagher seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
b. 1253 Diamond
Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. Mrs. Hostetler moved to
accept the nomination and send it to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation.
Mr. Helmus seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
c. 614 Sherman
Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. Mrs. Hostetler moved to
accept the nomination and send it to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation.
Ms. Gallagher seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
E. Staff Reports
1. Miscellaneous Activities & Grants
Mr. Talley stated he has received approval from the County to attend a Tree Seminar in LaPorte
on May 20, 1999, and would like permission from the Commission to attend this meeting as
well as the SHPO Conference to be held in June. Ms. Gallagher moved to approve Mr. Talleys
attendance at the Tree Seminar on May 20th and at the Regional SHPO Conference on June 9 to
11th. Mr. Helmus seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
IV. Old Business
None.
V. New Business
None.
VI. Hearing of Visitors
Mr. Sporleder noted that the Notre Dame students have finished their HABS project on the
WPA House.
VII. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters
None.
VIII. Adjournment
Mr. Oxian Adjourned the meeting.
Passed by the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County, Indiana,
this day of '1999.
RIn
President
Historic Preservation Commission
of South Bend and St. Joseph
County, Indiana
ATTEST:
Secretary
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