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Home My WebLink AboutOctober 1999AGENDA OF THE OCTOBER 1999 MONTHLY MEETING of the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 7th Floor County -City Building County Commissioners Conference Room Monday,October 18, 1999 7:30 PM I. Call to Order II.Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1. 1999-0910-2 - 226 E. Bartlett, rear yard fence. 2. 1999-0915 - 1721 E. Wayne, sliding glass door. 3. 1999-09241- Pleasant Valley Cemetery, sign. 4. 1999-0924-2 - 709 - 711 Lincolnway East, parking spaces. 5. 1999-0924-3 -1346 Lincolnway East, replace windows. 6. 1999-1012 - 1608 Devon Circle, Gazebo and brick patio B. Proposed Local Landmarks, 2nd Reading 1. 302 W. Washington or 101 S. Lafayette, Peoples Church 2. 312 DonMoyer - Monroe School III. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes B. Treasurer's Report C. Correspondence D. Committee Reports 1. Historic Districts 2. Historic Landmarks a. Three Local Landmarks Passed (Thomas, Diamond &Sherman) d. 501 W. Colfax - Remedy Bldg., 1st reading 3. Standards and Maintenance a. 549 River Ave - greenhouse b. 713 LaSalle - porch & fire exit c. 1608 Devon Circle E. Staff Reports 1. C of A Staff Approvals (see attachment) 2. Legal 3. Miscellaneous activities & Grants JI -Old Business 1. 1999-0518 - 803 N. Notre Dame 2. 1040 W. Washington - Natatorium V. New Business 1. Office received the new computers and software VI. Hearing if Visitors VII. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters VIII. Adjournment 1 a } P dA7jrp An �e LL ..ls - yIO .. 3 t� Date Certificate Issued: ❑ Local Landmark ❑ 'National Register Listed ❑ Name of Historic District: Address of Proposed Environmental Change: (Street Number and Street Name) City, Township: Name of Property Owner(s): (Print) Address of Property Owner Contractor(s) Name: Conttact,.Company Name: Contractor's Telephone Number: Current Use of Building: (Vacant - Single Family - Multi -Family - Commercial Government - etc) Type of Building Construction: (Wood Frame - Brick - Stone - Steel - Concrete - Other) Vroposed.Work: ❑ New ❑ Building' Addition Landscape ❑ Demolition (Completion ofSeperate Form Also RequiredforThis) Description of Proposed Work: STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: Property Location: 1999-0910-2 226 EAST BARTLETT Property Owner: JASON LITTLE Landmark or District Designation: RB-LHD Rating: C/9 Key Number: Survey Number: 141-597-46023.1 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT Charles A. Davey purchased lot 29 of the Hammond and Whitcomb Addition on June 7, 1905 from Seth Hammond. Mr. Davey, an attorney, built this house the same year. He resided here until 1913 when the house was sold to Frederick and Alice Draper. Mr. Draper was the vice president of Conservative Life Insurance Company. Mr. & Mrs. Draper lived in this house until 1921 when they sold it to Fred & Allie Chilcote. Mr. Chilcote was employed as an agent for the New York Life Insurance Company. He and his wife resided there until there deaths at which time the house was inherited by their daughter, Elizabeth Chilcote. Ms. Chilcote continued to reside at this address until the property was sold to Stephen Borgman in 1991. Mr. Borgman owned the house until 1998 when he sold it to the current owner, Jason Little. PROPOSED CHANGE(S) The Applicant wishes to install a six foot, Homestead, style wood privacy fence around the back yard. REFERENCE TO GOVERNING STANDARDS: Restoration: Rehabilitation: The Preservation Guidelines for River Bend Local Historic District: b)... The Guidelines for the River Bend Historic District follow the Rehabilitation Model... I. Environment A. The District Environment Required New plant materials, fencing ... shall be compatible with the character of the neighborhood in size, scale, material and color. Prohibited Signs, streetlights ... fencing ... which are out of scale or inappropriate to the neighborhood may not be used. I.B. Building Site, Landscaping & Accessories Recommended New site work should be appropriate to existing surrounding site elements in scale, type and appearance. RECOMMENDATION The owner is proposing to install a six foot tall, wood privacy fence around the backyard to give added safety and security for their small children. The staff finds the proposed tence to be unobtrusive and in a style that is compatible with similar fences located throughout the River Bend Local Historic District, thus, the staff recommends approval of the application as submitted. rt! / y�o I " '? " « ..... ..Ww Cw - _ � K.w}f/+�''.i ,•�+ � ,ems ��w OU t�(o 1. "' rAtO 2"1 g -'' r ENCF-' f rr�E �t1 � IJ! = Vi STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: Property Location: 1999-0915 1721 EAST WAYNE Property Owner: WILLIAM & CAROL ALBRIGHT Landmark or District Designation: EW-LHD Rating: C/9 Key Number: 18-6106-3780 Survey Number: 141-57231-597 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT Prominent developers, Whitcomb and Keller, built this H.R. Stapp designed, Period Revival style house, in 1927 for Frank and Genevieve "Jane" Stevens. Mr. Stevens was the director of George Wyman and Company and Mrs. Stevens was employed as a clerk. They resided at this address until Mr. Stevens death in 1941. Mrs. Stevens remarried that same year to Jerry Shea and sold the house to Conrad and Lillian Adams. Mr. Adams owned and operated Adams Engineering Die & Tool, located at 1702 W. Washington. Mr. & Mrs. Adams lived here until 1952 when the house was sold to James Barker, the vice president and manager of Drewry's LTD. Mr. Barker and his wife, Kathleen, resided in this house until 1973 when they sold it to Laurence Sullivan, who turned around and sold the house two months later to the current owners, William and Carol Albright. PROPOSED CHANGE(S) The Applicant wishes to replace three large floor to ceiling, single pane storm windows and screens located on the west side of the rear summer porch with a sliding glass door. REFERENCE TO GOVERNING STANDARDS: Restoration: Rehabilitation: The Preservation Guidelines for East Wavne street Local Historic District: b)... The Guidelines for the East Wayne Street Historic District follow the Rehabilitation Model... II. Existing Structure H.C. Windows and Doors Prohibited Original doors, windows and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and re- used in place. New window or door openings which would alter the scale and proportion of the building should not be introduced. H.D. Entrances Porches and Steps Recommended When enclosing porches for heat conservation or for other reasons, it should be done in a manner that does not alter the architectural or historical character of the building. Prohibited Front porches, stoops, patios and steps that are important to the building's style and development shall not be altered or removed. IRDWI]11►AiDQMAW$ The owner is proposing to remove three existing floor to ceiling windows located in the west side summer porch with sliding glass doors. The existing windows are separated by two one inch wide slates and each window has a light division of six. The new sliding glass door will have two fixed panels one on the right and one on the left each containing a light division of six. The middle door will slide and also have a light division of six. The new door will not increase or decrease the size of the existing window opening and the door will replicate the existing windows in light division and style. The staff recommends approval of the proposed sliding glass door. A' •} i •�yy 1� w. Mow r l 'may 1a ' r-- •• � M• �• .w.� ,�f i •''.� .. ��". �, �. �f - Y Mme• M� �`�}r �^+ ,y M '•�"��".�` _. � �Y gill :,inn Y: �` Kti�• '� ` �a . I of R �a. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: 1999-0924 Property Location: JEFFERSON ROAD (PLEASANT VALLEY CEM.) Property Owner: PENN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE Landmark or District Designation: LL Rating: S Key Number: 14-1044-0782 Survey Number: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT The Pleasant Valley Cemetery is one of fifteen remaining nineteenth-century pioneer burial sites in St. Joseph County. This cemetery is located on land that was once a farm owned by John Ireland in the 1820's. In August of 1839, then owner, John A. Ervin donated three quarters of an acre of land to the St. Joseph County Commissioners for a public burial place. Previously that same donated parcel had been a private burial ground. In 1863 the cemetery was enlarged by deeding an acre of adjoining ground from Malina and Chauncey Curtis to David Pettit to be held in trust for a public burying ground. Pleasant Valley Cemetery is the final resting place for original owner, William Ireland who was also responsible for building the first saw mill in Osceola. Also buried there are six Civil War soldiers, William Bell, George Dissinger, Jacob Dielman, Phillip Dielman, Isaac Pettit and Orrin Crain. PROPOSED CHANGE(S) The Applicant wishes to erect a sign to distinguish the cemetery from Chapel Hill Cemetery and to display the Cemeteries historic designation. REFERENCE TO GOVERNING STANDARDS: Restoration: Rehabilitation: The Preservation Guidelines for East Wavne street Local Historic District: b)... The Guidelines for Local Landmarks follow the Rehabilitation Model... Building Site and Landscaping Recommended New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in photographs, drawings and newspapers. RECOMMENDATION The owner is proposing to install a marker sign for Pleasant Valley Cemetery to differentiate, it from Chapel Hill Cemetery. The sign will be 24" by 18" and made of fabricated, sandblasted foam, stand four feet in height and will be painted in any colors the Commission chooses. The message on the sign will read; Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Est. August 20, 1831, Local Historic Landmark. The Staff finds the sign to be compatible with landmark guidelines as well as essential in differentiating the two cemeteries, thus, recommends approval. 2 24" 18„ I�� lodo pro C6r�onSS � CAW Com,-✓i� -E-� r y STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: 1999-0924-2 Property Location: 709-711 LINCOLNWAY EAST Property Owner: DON KWIATKOWSKI Landmark or District Designation: EP-LHD Rating: S/11 Key Number: 18-3039-1525 Survey Number: 141-597-56748 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT This apartment building was designed by popular local architects, Freyermuth and Mauer for owner, Adam F. Seider, who built the structure in 1922. The apartment building has since been home to a variety of "white-collar" workers, such as, agents, salesmen, clerks and secretaries. Mr. Seider owned numerous rental houses and apartment buildings, including the apartment house next door at 705 Lincolnway East which he built in 1920. PROPOSED CHANGE(S) The Applicant wishes to install four additional parking spaces in the side lot next to the apartment complex off of Lincolnway East. The owner is proposing to pave the spaces with brick and erect decorative brick and wrought iron piers on either side of drive. REFERENCE TO GOVERNING STANDARDS: Restoration: Rehabilitation: The Preservation Guidelines for East Wavne street Local Historic District: b)... The Guidelines for the Edgewater Place Local Historic District follow the Rehabilitation Model... I. Environment A. The District Environment Required New plant materials, fencing, walkways .. shall be compatible with the character of the neighborhood in size, scale, material and color. Prohibited Existing relationships of buildings and their environments shall not be destroyed through widening existing streets, changing paving material, or by introducing inappropriately located new streets or parking lots incompatible with the character of the neighborhood. Signs ... and paving material which are out of scale or inappropriate to the neighborhood may not be used. B. Building Site and Landscaping Recommended New site work should be appropriate to existing surrounding site elements in scale, type and appearance. Prohibited Front vard areas shall not be transformed into parking lots nor paved nor blacktopped. Front yard areas shall not be fenced with the exception of properties along Lincolnway, which may be fenced, but not with enclosed stockade -type fencing. RECOMMENDATION The owner is proposing to install four parking spaces toward the front of the lot adjacent to 709- 711 Lincolnway East. The proposed parking spaces would be paved with brick and surrounded by decorative brick and wrought iron fencing. However, the owner has failed to submit any details regarding the proposed fencing making it impossible for the staff to make a recommendation. The owner has stated that he intends to attend the meeting at which time he will submit examples and give a more detailed description of his proposed project, after which the staff will make its recommendation. i STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: 1999-0924-3 Property Location: 1646 LINCOLNWAY EAST Property Owner: MARY LOU SANDERS Landmark or District Designation: LWE-LHD Rating: C/10 Key Number: Survey Number: 141-597-43029 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT Arthur J. and Louise Austin built this house in 1900. Arthur Austin was the son of William Austin, pioneer of St. Joseph County. Arthur and his father purchased this property in 1899, when it was referred to as 1241 Vistula. Arthur Austin, a milk dealer, resided at this address until 1905 when he sold the house to Elizabeth and E.F. Good. Mr. & Mrs. Good resided at 1321 Vistula, renting 1241 Vistula to their son, Walter Good. The Good's owned the house until 1946 when it was sold to Floyd and Edith Cook, who in turn sold it to Elmer Hedges two years later. Mr. Hedges lost the property the following year in a foreclosure at which time the property was purchased by Keith Morrison. Mr. Morrison immediately sold the house to Dewey Emrick. Mr. Emrick owned the house until 1955 when he sold it to Jacob Resnick. Mr. Resnick sold the house in 1956 to Lawrence and Kathryn Copenhaver. Mr. and Mrs. Copenhaver resided at this address until 1988 when they sold it to the current owner, Mary Lou Sanders. PROPOSED CHANGE(S) The Applicant wishes to replace all existing windows with new Sunrise double -hung windows. REFERENCE TO GOVERNING STANDARDS: Restoration: Rehabilitation: a The Preservation Guidelines for East Wavne street Local Historic District: b)... The Guidelines for the Lincolnway East Local Historic District follow the Rehabilitation Model... surrounding site elements in scale, type and appearance. II. Existing Structure C. Windows and Doors Required Original windows and doors including sash, lintels, sills, decorative glass, pediments, hoods, and hardware shall be retained or when deteriorated beyond repair, replaced with duplicates of the existing or original. Prohibited Existing or original doors, windows, and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and re -used in place. RECOMMENDATION The owner is proposing to replace all existing double hung windows with new, Sunrise Brand double hung, vinyl windows. The new window sashes will have slightly less glass then the existing, however, the staff feels this slight variation will not be noticeable. The owner is only proposing to change the existing sashes and will retain the original wood casing, sills and hoods. The owner is also proposing to replace two second story, rear, fixed windows with new Sunrise double -hung, vinyl windows to allow ventilation into the two bathrooms. The staff finds that the proposed replacement windows will not alter the appearance of the house nor jeopardize any important architectural details, thus, the staff recommends approval of the application. gg�14 ,I 1N P, t( I IA 747, . NO t. ___._.��aL`"_""'"_�'."„�_,,,,.,r„s.;a..i`�_"="1yr..riid7�tt_•.. ��.. __.« •• �; .,, .. TISOVIll 7"A-- � " � �- 61 milli Al w falla TISOVIll 7"A-- � " � �- �r � ,`: i `f �� i �' :may` ,` � � . J�ti�.7f` +Ai . . y�� . .� , � � �'r r >11 ��tl� . ,,, � , �� - .� '. �' `� /t � i' ,� � , S � \\ '�,� �� '`-w C `\ � � x ��y, i * 4 _ � �.� � � Yi J ,. r F•, rY_ � .�,�4 y Q � ,� .. > '� aZ� i, -wt's *5;�.;�T�" ;,, '1'f , `�,�� . .,: �, �� y Y: .� • 't: . ,�� r i . x .t �`� ez>-7 I u STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: Property Location: 1999-00902 1608 Devon Circle Property Owner: Wellington & Andrea Jones Landmark or District Designation: LL Rating: S/11 Survey Number: 141-59-37261 Key Number: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT Andrew C. Weisburg, owner and manager of the Oliver Hotel Corporation, purchased lots 19, 20 and 21 of the Jefferson Heights Addition in December of 1924. The Jefferson Hieghts Addition was eventually replatted, becoming the Tuxedo Park Addition, which instituted a $20,000.00 building minimum. Mr. Weisburg hired popular architect, Ernest W. Young, to design this house for them which the resided in until 1935, at which time it was sold to Ivar Henning. Mr. Henning was the president of the South Bend Bait Company. Ivar resided in this house until his death in 1950 at which time the property was inherited by his wife, Helen. Mrs. Henning continued to live there until 1954 when she sold the house to the South Bend Osteopathic Hospital, Inc. The hospital converted the house into offices for its staff, and continued to utilize the house until 1975. The hospital began a large expansion program in 1975 which placed the house in jeopardy, however, the hospital was able to find a buyer for the building who was willing to move the house from its existing location. The house was sold to Thomas G. Podell, a local bricklayer and subcontractor for $1,800.00. Mr. Podell purchased lots eight and nine of of Devon Place and subsequently moved the house to those lots in 1976. Mr. Podell sold the house to the current owners, Wellington and Andrea Jones, in 1978. PROPOSED CHANGE(S) The Applicant is proposing to install a screened -in gazebo and brick patio in the backyard. REFERENCE TO GOVERNING STANDARDS: Restoration: Rehabilitation: The Preservation Guidelines for Local Landmarks: Group `B" Standards Building Sit and Landscaping 1. Required Major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways, private yard lights, signs and benches which reflect the property's history and development shall be retained. Structures such as: gazebos, patio decks, fixed barbecue ... and other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic character of the site and the neighborhood and inconspicuous when viewed from the public way. 0a RECOMMENDATION The owners are proposing to install a brick patio and wood gazebo in the backyard. The staff finds the proposed project to be with in the landmark guidelines, in that the patio and gazebo are compatible with the historic character of the site and are not readily visible from the public way. Staff recommends approval of the proposed gazebo and brick patio. p�voN CIRC tC,;' BUILDING SKETCHr i 1..... 41 Ti 4-4 41 it .t _ - ,i } 1- -t-_ t t� j� -+..... ,..._. i... 1 tht } Iy r !tom .,..,.>_. +i... ;., y,..� .....� ,-. ..,: _... :�+] :i:` --�;::�.;:._._.}....}---• t.. i .. .. , a--._ -.• l_. .. .. _. .:. • a . a.• ' .. a. _ ..._._� i.: a.lR....a — :: t ' •' +' }.c... — - 0rtr 3v7•. Lot Location Sketch including the plotting of the location of any adverse 1 influences: p evwN C,ffZCLC- !V LU Lots 8 & 9 Devon Place Addn. - Portag•-e t *ellington D. JONES, III 1609 De Von Circle South Bend, Indiana wu Ilk- •. 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The first minister was Rev. Alfred Briant, a graduate of Princeton. Rev. Briant would hold services in private homes or in a log school house that was located between St. Joseph Street and Wayne Streets. In 1836 a private citizen donated a lot at the corner of LaSalle Street and Lafayette Boulevard. The congregation quickly erected a small wood frame structure on the lot. This simple building served as a church until 1866 when a new church was erected on the southwest corner of Lafayette Boulevard and Washington Avenue. In 1888 the First Presbyterian Church hired Christopher Fassnacht, to erect the present, Romanesque style, Church. Mr. Fassnacht was also responsible for the construction of Tippecanoe Place. The church's stone construction, arched windows and doors, prominent corner tower and stained glass windows are typical of the Romanesque style. In 1952 the Church was sold to the current owners, The People's Church of South Bend. ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION This is a one and a half story Richardsonian Romanesque style church. This structure has an irregular plan, stone foundation, multi colored field stone walls, whiter stone detailing, rough face white stone string courses and peak decoration. The roof is a 12/12 pitched cross gable with cut stone capped verges, large carved stone finials at the peaks with slate roofing material. The church has double leaf paneled doors, stained glass arch transom, radiating arch stone voussoirs, stone squat, pillars and capital, simple side door and return impost. The windows are stained glass with blue and purple schemes, two fixed sash, stone, pillar below, multi light transoms, large fan over side lights with half fan. All stairs are made of stone. The church boasts one large tower on the northeast corner, with two doors on either side, corner stone, stone corbeled base, stone wall arcade, stone frame half circle window, gables with dentilled frieze line peak roof and metal finial. It also has a cone roof over the round bay on the northwest corner with three arched stained glass windows. RECOMMENDATION Based on the Historic Preservation Commission's Local Landmark Criteria's -adopted by the Common Council, the building at 302 W. Washington has been recommended to the Common Council for designation as a Local 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 characteristics or innovations. 2.) Its suitability for preservation. 3.) Its identification with the life of a person or persons of historical significance. The building fulfills criteria #1 as an excellent example of a late 19th Century Romanesque Style Church. The building is rated an Outstanding 13 in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory. The building fulfills criteria #2 by the integrity of its original construction with virtually no alterations to the facade. The building is a wonderful example of the rich and extravagant Romanesque style of architecture. The building fulfills criteria #3 by its association with the First Presbyterian Church and its congregation, which included many of South Bend's most prominent citizens, such as, Horatio Chapin, Joseph D. Oliver and Charles F. Cunningham. 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Wu VV u N is N f W N • +I O ro *'S •' ? •rrhj• 1� ■ , --, % ".er i` r 312 Donmoyer Historical Context This property is located on the block between Carroll Street and Fellows Street, facing Donmoyer Street, in South Bend, Indiana. It is described as being part of the east half and southwest quarter of lots 25-32 W & K Beverly Heights 2nd Addition to South Bend. The Collegiate Gothic style, James Monroe School at 312 Donmoyer Avenue, was constructed in 1931. The board of education proposed the construction of a new elementary school building at the southwest corner of Fellows Street and Donmoyer Avenue in 1931. The appointed architects were Freyermuth and Maurer, and the cost of the structure was estimated to be around $300,000.00. The date targeted for the opening of the school was September 1931. The school was to have an instructional capacity of approximately 850 pupils from kindergarten to the sixth grade. The James Monroe school was meant to accommodate all elementary students in the south central part of the City, thereby relieving James Whitcomb Riley school of all elementary classes. The formal acceptance of the James Monroe School was made by the Board of Education by the middle of September, 1931. The architects, Freyermuth and Maurer, made an extensive study of the site and surroundings, concluding that the terrain was rolling in nature and therefore lent itself to the English Gothic Style, which they used in the design of the school building. The architects planned a system of terraces from the level of Donmoyer Avenue to the higher elevation of the site from which the building rose. The structure was built by the Smogor Lumber Company and eventually cost $330,000.00. The school was dedicated in a ceremony in November of 1931, which was attended by two direct descendants of James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States. The honored guests were, Mrs. Rose Governeur Hoes, great grand daughter of the president and her son, Laurence Governeur Hoes, an attorney. Miss Minnie Suchanek, former principal of Perley School, was named the first principal of the James Monroe School. In 1935 parents, patrons and superintendent, Frank Allen, discussed adding seventh, eighth and ninth grades to Monroe School. The issue was voted down only to be passed in the 1960s. The building under went extensive restoration in the 1980s, receiving the Southhold award of restoration excellence. ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION This is a two and a half story Collegiate Gothic Style school building. It is irregular in plan with a stone foundation. The walls are made of bonded red brick and have limestone details and bases, buttresses and stringcourse of Bedford stone. Its roof is cladded in slate with parapeted gables, limestone raking cornice and copper gutters and downspouts. The building also boasts a battlemented square front tower which projects and rises an additional story above the main roof. The main entry has 3 -leaf wood panel doors with glass transoms and is set in an ogee limestone archivolt. There is a three part leaded casement window unit with transoms and carved ogee crown above the main portal. The building also has a limestone cased bay window with leaded casements and surmounts. Other entries are scattered around the building and set in gabled vestibules with ogee archivolts and transoms. The remaining windows are coursed double casements with transoms set in limestone surrounds. The school also has tiered steps, parking lot in the rear and a wide front yard. RECOMNIENDATION Based on the Historic Preservation Commission's Local Landmark Criteria's adopted by the Common Council, the building at 312 Donmoyer has been recommended to the Common Council for designation as a Local Landmark by Historic Preservation Commission. The building meets the criteria in at least three areas: 1.) Its character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage, or culture of the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, the State of Indiana, or the United States of America. 2.) Its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship which represents an architectural characteristics or innovations. 3.) Its suitability for preservation. The building fulfills criteria #1 by its association with the growth of South Bend and the increasing population of its south central side during the late 1920s and early 1930s. The school was constructed to help eliminate the over crowded conditions of existing schools which was caused by a large influx of new residents and high birth rate. The building fulfills criteria #2 as an excellent example of a 1930s Collegiate Gothic Style school building. The building is rated a significant 12 in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory. RECOMMENDATION The building fulfills criteria #3 by the integrity of its original construction with little alteration to the facade. The building is an impressive example of a Gothic style school building designed in a asymmetrical type plan which allowed for convenient grouping of educational units and exterior access to the auditorium and gymnasium. 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 2/24/99 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Monthly Meeting 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 20, 1999 County Commissioner's Conference Room 7th Floor County -City Building I. Call to Order John Oxian, president of the Commission, brought the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. II. Roll Call Commission members present were: John Oxian, Catherine Hostetler, Ron Zmyslo, Adrian Fine, Richard Helmus, Martha Choitz, Jerry Weiner, Kari Gallagher and Joann Sporleder. Commission staff present were: Ed Talley, Director, Rhonda Saunders, Assistant Director. Also attending the meeting were: Tim VanOverberghe, Pam Bickel, Don Sporleder, Obediah Swaforth. III. Public Hearing A. Certificate of Appropriateness Applications 1. 1999-00902 - 1608 Devon Circle, window replacement, etc. Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that the owner's contractor, Timothy VanOverberghe, was present. Mr. Oxian stated that the Commission would vote on each issue separately. He further noted that Landmarks are under a more stringent set of standards then houses in Historic Districts, thus, the rear of the house is just as important as the front of the house. Mrs. Hostetler asked if a Pella casement window was available with a six over six mutin division. Mr. Van Overberghe stated that such a window could probably be custom made. He further noted that the reason for replacing the double hung window with a casement is for ease of operation from the inside of the house since it will sit over a kitchen sink. Mrs. Hostetler asked if the existing kitchen window was original to the house. Mr. Van Overberghe stated that the six over six, double hung, kitchen window was original and that the remaining windows on the west facade were replaced a few years ago. Mrs. Gallagher asked if the replacement window would match the rest of the windows. Mr. Van Overberghe stated that it would match the existing windows. Mr. Zmyslo stated that the Commission will have to decide if the window should match the existing windows or if it should be replaced with a double hung window to retain the original look. Mr. Van Overberghe stated that the new mutin pattern includes a wide center mutin to replicate the look of the original window with the original storm window. Mr. Oxian stated that if the application is approved then the original windows will need to be stored for future owners. There was some clarification of how much of the window would have to be saved. Mrs. Choitz stated that the Commission should hear the remaining portions of the applicaiton concerning window replacement before they vote on the kitchen window. There was some discussion over which windows contianed the leaded glass. Mrs.-Choitz asked if the only_ leaded glass windows were the ones located in front. Mr. Van Overberghe stated that there is one set of leaded glass windows located on the second floor of the front elevation and another set located on the second floor of the rear elevation. He also noted that there used to be a diamond pattern leaded glass window on the east elevation, however, it was replaced years ago with a modern, large wood diamond mutin pattern window. Mr. Van Overberghe clearified that the owner was proposing to remove all the remaining leaded glass windows and replace them with new wood mutin windows with a diamond pattern to closely match the existing. There was some discussion over where the mutins would be located and if it would be possible to reuse the leaded glass in combination with a new window. Mr. Van Overberghe stated that the mutins would be snap ins located on the inside of the sash. Mr. Van Overberghe also noted that by adjoining the original leaded glass window with a new window would more than likely jeopardize the new windows affectivness. Mrs. Sporleder asked if the existing leaded glass window could be retro -fitted into a new frame. Mr. Overberghe stated that it may be possible, however, he will not know for sure until the existing window is removed. He further stated that the most cost effective method of solving the window problems is to replace the leaded glass windows with wood mutin casement windows. Mr. Zmyslo interjected that the Commission views the leaded glass windows as an important architectural feature of the house. Mr. Oxian stated that the Commmission was leaning toward saving the leaded glass window so Mr. Van Overberghe will have to come up with another alternative to the snap in wood mutins. Mr. Van Overberghe asked if the owner would have to save the existing leaded glass window or could they install a new leaded glass window. Mrs. Choitz stated that a new leaded glass window would be fine. Mr. Oxian reiterated the importance of landmarked houses. Mrs. Sporleder read the portion of the guidelines that stated that work has to be done in a compatible way and should be of the same size and texture, although substitute material may be allowed. She further noted that she does not feel that the proposed alteration in any way violates the landmark guidelines. Mrs. Hostetler noted that the guidelines also stated that removal of any significant architectural detail, such as the leaded glass windows, is not allowed. Mr. Van Overberghe stated that the new windows would duplicate the existing windows in size, shape and pattern. Mrs. Choitz stated that the leaded glass window issue should be placed into the Standards and Maintenance Committee for further discussion. She went on to remind the Commission of the difficulty the Commission had with the School Board when they wanted to remove all the windows in the Central High Building. Mrs. Choitz moved to place the leaded glass window portion of the Certificate of Appropriateness into the Standards and Maintenance Committee for further study. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2 Mrs. Gallagher moved to approve the replacement of the kitchen window as proposed with the stipulation that the sill and casing of the original window be reused and that the sash be retained - for future owners. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. Mr. Oxian asked if there were an questions. Mr. Zmyslo asked if the Commission should try to retain the double hung style window. Mr. Van Overberghe stated that the reason for the casement window is because the window is located over a sink and a casement is much easier to operate in such situations. He further stated that the casing and sill of the original window would be reused in the installation of the new casement window. He went on to ask if Commission wants him to save the sash or the whole window. Mr. Oxian stated that if the original casing and sill is reused then just the sash would have to be saved. Mr. Zmyslo asked if the six over six mutin pattern could be replicated in a casement window. Mr. Van Overberghe stated that any mutin pattern is most likely possible for a price. There was some discussion over proportions of a casement window that would replicate the six over six pattern. Mr. Zmyslo stated that the motion should be altered to require that the window be replaced with a six over six double hung window. Mrs. Sporleder interjected that the option of a six over six casement window should be explored further as an alternate option to the double hung. Mr. Van Overberghe stated that a six over six mutin pattern in a casement window is a possibility. Mrs. Gallagher withdrew her motion. Mr. Zmyslo moved to approve the replacement of the west elevation, kitchen window with a six over six mutin pattern, double hung window, with the stipulation that the original casing and sill be reused and the original sash be saved for future owners. Mrs. Gallagher seconded the motion. The motion passed with Mrs. Sporleder voting against the motion. There was some discussion over the other two windows being requested for replacement. Mr. Fine moved to approve the installation of a 3 1/2" x 12" range vent next to the kitchen window with the stipulation that it be painted to match the siding. Mr. Weiner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Talley presented the staff report that corresponded to the remaining window replacements. He went on to ask Mr. Van Overberghe what type of window the two units would be replaced with. Mr. Van Overberghe stated that the owner was requesting to replace the windows with casements, but, is not against replacing the east elevation double hung window with a double hung window. Mr. Zmyslo moved to approve the replacement of the second floor double hung window located in the east gable with a matching mutin patterned, double hunge window and replacement of the south second story elevation casement window with a casement window that contains a special mutin pattern to simulate the existing window and storm window. With the stipulation that the original casings and sills be re -used if possible. There was some discussion to clearify which windows were being discussed. Mrs. Gallagher seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Talley presented the staff report which corresponded to two air conditioning condensor units. Mr. Oxian moved to approve the installation of the two air conditioning condensor units. Mr. Weiner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Talley presented the staff recommendation for the proposed wiring and lines to be located along the rear of the house. Mr. Oxian moved to approve item number six as recommended by staff. Mrs. Choitz asked if the owner was installing air conditioning. Mr. Van Overberghe stated that the owner was indeed installing air conditioning. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. k3 Mr. Talley presented the staff recommendations for the gable vents. There was some discussion over where the vents will go and how they would affect the stucco and half timbers. Mr. Van Overberghe discussed the need for air flow to cool off the attic space. Mrs. Sporleder asked if the vents could be treated with a stucco like substance to make them blend with the existing walls. Mr. Van Overberghe stated that by adding stucco would constrict the vents and make them unproductable. He further noted that the vents will be flush mounted and painted to match the existing siding and stucco. Mr. Fine stated that a vent would not be out of style with the house and does not need to be hidden. Mr. Zmyslo interjected that perhaps if the vents were made of wood it may blend better with the stucco siding and half timbers. Mr. Talley asked if the vent could be split in half with either piece being installed on either side of the half timber on the lower east elevation gable. Mr. Van Overberghe expressed concern about the split vent not being efficient. Mr. Talley stated that staff recommends approval of the vents in the west, upper east and north gables with the stipulation that they be painted to match the siding and/or stucco. He further stated that the Staff recommends approval of the installation of two right angle vents into the lower east elevation gable. The two vents are to be installed in the stucco, under the half timbers and on either side of the middle half timber and is also to be painted to match the stucco. Mr. Zmyslo moved to approve the installation of the vents based on staffs recommendation. Mr. Fine seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2. 1999-0910 - 1307 East Wayne Street, window replacement. Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that the owner, Pam Bickel, was present. Mrs. Hostetler moved to approve the application as recommended by staff. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. Mr. Zmyslo asked if all the windows were double hung. Mrs. Bickel stated that all double hung windows would be replaced with double hung windows and all casements would be replaced with casement windows. She further noted that the mutin patterns would all match the original windows with the mutin located on the inside rather then the outside. The motion passed unanimously. III. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes (May, June, July 19 & 26, August) Mr. Oxian noted that he has submitted his corrections to the Commission Staff and that any other Commission members with corrections should submit them to the Staff. Mrs. Hostetler moved to approve the minutes from May, June, July 19 & 26, and August as corrected. Mrs. Gallagher seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Treasurer's Report Mr. Talley noted that the County Commissioners have the Treasurer's Report which prohibited the Commission Staff from obtaining it for this meeting. C. Correspondence None. 4 CORRECTED 11/5/99 D. Committee Reports 1. Historic Districts None. - 2. Historic Landmarks a. 302 W. Washington, Peoples Church, 1st reading. Mr. Oxian noted that the church is currently for sale. He further noted that three landmarks will be before the Council next week. 3. Standards and Maintenance a. 549 River Avenue - greenhouse Mr. Fine stated that the owner has canceled two meetings because the drawings are not finished. b. 1130 E. Wayne Street - addition Mr. Fine noted that the Committee met with the architect. He further stated that the Committee has approved the use of wood casement windows to replicate the existing windows, reuse of the brick off the original house as a brick chair rail and sills on the new addition, installation of stucco on the remaining walls, installation of half -round steel gutters, the use of decorative wood exposed rafter tails and fascia board, installation of a decorative tile design to replicate the one located in front gable, the use of a three panel wood door, installation of a brick court with brick pavers that will link the new addition to the garage and the installation of a trunkated roof covered with asphalt shingles. There was some discussion over the items presented by Mr. Fine and the architect. Mr. Zmyslo moved to approve the application as recommended by the Standards and Maintenance Committee. Mrs. Gallagher seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. c. 713 LaSalle - porch and fire exit Mr. Fine reported that he has set up a meeting with the contractor on Thursday, September 23rd. E. Staff Reports 1. C of A Staff Approvals (none) 2. Legal None. 3. Miscellaneous Activities & Grants Mr. Talley circulated photographs of the side walk project in Leeper Park. IV. Old Business 1. 1999-0518 - 803 Notre Dame Avenue Mrs. Saunders stated that the Northeast Neighborhood Council has obtained a signed lease from the City, but, approval has not yet been obtained from the City for the proposed project. She further noted that the needed approval should be recieved from the Board of Public Works by the October meeting. 5 2. Commission Member Needed for IUSB Fest 2. Commission Member Needed for IUSB Fest Mrs. Saunders requested that a member of the Commission assist her in running the Commission's booth at the IUSB Volunteer Expo on September 25th. V. New Business 1. Permission required for Director to attend two conferences. Mrs. Choitz moved to allow the Director to travel to Indianapolis from September 21 st to the 22nd and to travel to Warsaw for the Cornelius O'Brien Conference from September 23 to the 26th. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VI. Hearing of Visitors Mr. Sporleder stated his concern for the need to continue the sidewalks at Leeper Park under the Michigan Street Bridge as well as his concern for INDOT's plans to replace the Michigan Street Bridge. Mr. Talley stated that a meeting is being set up with all concerned parties regarding INDOT's plans for the bridge. Mr. Sporleder introduced a report he wrote to the Commission, on Building Cities of Green. VII. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters None. III. Adjournment Mrs. Hostetler moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Oxian seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Passed by the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County, Indiana, this day of '1999. President Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County, Indiana. ATTEST: z( Secretary