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Home My WebLink AboutJanuary 20007th Floor County -City Building County Commissioners Conference Room Monday, January 17, 2000 7:30 PM I. Call to Order II. Public Hearing A. Certificate of Appropriateness 1.1999-1230-2-218 W. Washington, signs. 2. 2000-0104-516 N. St. Joseph, windows. B. Proposed Local Landmarks, 2nd Reading 1.501 W. Colfax—Remedy Building 2.1917 Cedar—Steinmetz House 3.3016 Portage— Portage Manor 4. Angela Bridge 5.528 S. Eddy—Thomas Jefferson School III. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes (December) B. Treasurer's Report C. Correspondence D. Committee Reports 1. Historic District a. Vote on new Liaison member for RSD 2. Executive Committee—Nomination of officers 3. Historic Landmarks 4. Standards and Maintenance Committee a. 1142 Lincolnway East -siding. E. Staff Reports 1. C of A Staff Approvals (see attachment) 2. Legal 3. Miscellaneous Activities & Grants IV. Old Business A. Harris Prairie Cemetery Passed the County Council. V. New Business VI. Hearing of Visitors VII. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters VIII. Adjournment HPC MEETING JANUARY 17, 2000 Please sign your name, address and telephone number. Take and Agenda. Welcome Name address Vos Lv1F .5. 4. �t11:4� ,�' �r�1✓7�-i S�3J�G ��.�� tri s�- l_'o/7Ax Telephone ° ,9/-- T -j <g 7. 6: c,6 S4 Cvo5 e- I 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: Property Location: 1999-1230-2 218 W. Washington Property Owner: E. III Holdings LTD Liability Co. Landmark or District Designation: LL Rating: 0/13 Key Number: 18-3006-0171 Survey Number: 141-598-56344 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCEIHISTORIC CONTEXT On February 27, 1920 the properties earliest known owners, James Oliver II, Gertrude Cunningham, Charles Cunningham, Joseph D. Oliver and S. Catherine Oliver, sold the property to the Building and Loan Association of South Bend, which had been incorporated in June of 1882. The object and purpose of the Association was to accumulate funds through the use of by monthly contributions, fines, premiums on loans, interest on investments, to enable the stock holders to build or purchase for themselves dwelling houses or other such real estate as they may deem advantageous. The Association announced on September 9, 1928 that they were erecting a $3000,000.00 building at 216/218 W. Washington. The architecture was to be Commercial Gothic with twelve stories, making it the first building in South Bend to reach the height limit set by the South Bend building code. The building was designed by local architects, Austin and Shambleu, and was built by H.G. Christman and Company. The twelve story, fire proof, steel framed building was opened to the public on December 27, 1929. The building stayed under the ownership of the Association until 1972 when it was purchased by the Tower Federal Savings and Loan Association who retained ownership until 1995 when the structure was sold to the current owner, E. III Holdings LTD Liability Company. PROPOSED CHANGE(S) The Applicant is proposing to install two sets of reverse channel, "shadow image", opaque lettered signs on the top most level of the front fagade and west fagade. REFERENCE TO GOVERNING STANDARDS: Restoration: - Rehabilitation: The Preservation Guidelines for Local Landmarks: b) ... The Guidelines for the Local Landmarks follow the Rehabilitation Model.... Group B Standards F. Signs No neon signs or flashing signs will be permitted unless they are original to the structure. Billboards and super graphics will also be disallowed. Only one appropriate identifying sign will be permitted per business. 2 RECOMMENDATION The owner is proposing to install two sets of reverse, channel "shadow image" opaque lettered signs on the north or Washington Street facade and the west or Lafayette Street fagade to be located at the top most level. The signs will contain 7" deep, back -lit, fabricated channel letters spelling Old Kent. The signs will be illuminated by 12mm Ruby Red neon tubing powered by a France Transformer to be housed behind the wall. The letters will be mounted to the wall with 2" standoffs. The entire sign would be 324.00" wide and 38.70" tall. The proposed signs would not only detract from the historical fabric of the building they would also hide or possibly destroy significant architectural detail located along the top level of the Washington Street fagade. The guidelines clearly state that neon signs are not permissible and that each landmarked business is only allowed to have one, appropriate, business sign. The Commission Staff has already surpassed this regulation by approving the replacement of three pre-existing first story, square Standard Federal Signs with Old Kent signs, thus, exceeding the businesses sign limit. The Staff finds the proposed signs be in violation of the guidelines and an attack on the buildings historical character and integrity and thus recommends denial of this application. ='d".t-icar rd' sai: 1T'a:t R�:Surs I =arm 3670 is Cr) .I Mack date represent rrnautding hnis s -The hold's arrJopp-cokunatein 5Fwamd locatim and vboom rarV15JAL !'i 105E5QNL'Y. 324.00 in. \019L .§ I 2'standrafft j,_ K0Y Red I Ketmote tranofamsers----* 04arLaxan dd1�iC3 — MC)TE: WafIis a minimum at24" deep. 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JI/ STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: Property Location: 2000-0104 516 North St. Joseph Property Owner: Howard Taylor Landmark or District Designation: LHD-NSJ Rating: C/9 Key Number: Survey Number: 141-597-46359.2 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT George J. Hoffinan purchased lot 66 of Hammond and Whitcomb Addition to South Bend in 1904 for $800.00. Mr. Hoffinan, a carpenter/contractor, constructed this Queen Anne style house in 1905 and resided there until 1922. He rented the house to John and Barbara Suchy in 1923, selling it to them two years later. Mr. Suchy was born in Chicago in 1873 and married Barbara Novotny in 1896. The couple moved to South Bend in 1902 where John became an upholsterer. Mr. Suchy died in 1932 at age 59 leaving the house to his wife. Barbara continued to reside at this address until 1942 when she rented it out to Albert Thorstenson., a chef. Mrs. Suchy moved to Barron Lake in 1955 where she died three years later at age 80. Her daughter, Mrs. Genevieve Baumbach, wife of grocer, Anthony Baumbach, rented the house to various tenants until 1965 when she sold it to William C. Brooks. Mr. Brooks rented the property out to numerous tenants, eventually leasing it to Howard Taylor, a local construction worker. Mr. Brooks sold the house in 1979 to Mr. Taylor, who continues to reside there to this day. PROPOSED CHANGE(S) The Applicant is proposing to remove two front fagade second story windows and replace them with vinyl framed, double pane insulated glass, comfort edge technology windows. The new windows will be constructed to appear as wood and professionally installed by Nu Sash Employees. The applicant is also proposing to wrap outside trim with coil stock aluminum. REFERENCE TO GOVERNING STANDARDS: Restoration: Rehabilitation: The Preservation Guidelines for the North St. Joseph Street Local Historic District: b) ... The Guidelines for the North St. Joseph Street Historic District follow the Rehabilitation Model.... II. Existing Structures C. Windows and Doors 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. Prohibited Original doors, window, and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and re- used in place. New window and door openings which would alter the scale and proportion of the building should not be introduced. 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. RECOMMENDATION The owner is proposing to remove two second story, front fagade, wood double hung windows and replace them with new vinyl windows. They are also proposing to wrap the trim in coil stock aluminum. The existing wood windows are currently in disrepair, they leak horribly and do not operate affectively. The proposed replacement windows would have little effect on the overall appearance and character of the structure, thus, the staff recommends approval of the replacement windows. However, the staff feels that wrapping the trim would make these windows stand out in comparison to the wood trim located through out the rest of the house. The staff finds the proposed wrapping of the trim to be in violation of the guidelines and recommends denial of this portion of the application. 3 PROPOSED LOCAL LANDMARK 1917 CEDAR SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County January 2000 1917 CEDAR o i /e, . z o 4 l V * C..P w o i [hallant 4 Cl...11 Str.vt QQ I •44 Nlrur cedar ♦ r a e a w 709. 70E Q 14 .699 • .706 3 a 707 fol; F n .70C ryadl6an V Y } b ra w A Ir N n 1 LOCATION MAP M�1„r�• 1-a n. 3 F RSdO.Woe6 Q circle a e B V 0 1917 Cedar Historical Context This property is located on the northwest corner of Coquillard and Cedar Streets, in South Bend, Indiana. It is described as being lots 194 and 195 of Coquillard Woods Addition of South Bend. This brick, Tudor Revival style house was built in 1927 by the Coquillard Land Company, a real estate development group founded by Fred Smith and Gallus Bader of Whiting, Indiana. Upon its completion the house was sold to William Steinmetz, the manager of the General Asbestos and Supply Company and founder of the Midland Engineering Company. Mr. Steinmetz resided at this address until 1936 when ownership of the property reverted to the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, who sold the house that same year to Charles D. Hoyt. Mr. Hoyt was born in Mishawaka in 1887, apprenticed at the Dodge Brothers Factory in Mishawaka and later became foreman at the crankshaft division of the Packard Motor Corporation in Detroit. Charles held this position until 1919 when he returned to South Bend to briefly occupy the position of foreman for Studebakers engine division. Mr. Hoyt resigned this position in 1921 to found the Charles D. Hoyt Screw Machine Factory in Indianapolis. He relocated the factory to the former South Bend Watch Factory in 1937. Mr. Hoyt retired in 1940 and was replaced as President by his son, Charles Hoyt Jr. Mr. Hoyt and his wife continued to reside at this address until 1949 when they sold the house to their son Charles Jr., and his wife Jean. They lived in this house until 1962 when it was sold to John and Geraldine Megee. Mr. Megee was an assistant investment officer for First Bank and Trust Company of South Bend. He and his wife resided here until 1967 when he sold the house to Nancy Gillis and her husband, Peter. Mr. Gillis was a realtor, he and his wife owned the house until 1993 when they sold it to the current owners, Kevin and Wendy Page. ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION This is a two and a half story Tudor Revival style house. It has an irregular plan, flagstone chimney with molded cap and iron decoration and brick foundation. The house has tan brick, stretcher bond, walls with stucco and half-timbering in gable peaks and a large clapboard covered dormer located on the south fagade. The roof is a combination hip and gable with red slate shingles and copper gutters and flashing. The structure also boasts a flagstone terrace, decorative copper canopy at entry with copper brackets. The windows consist of decorative round. leaded diamond Danes in the fover. multi --pane metal casements and one small leaded -alass window located in the second floor. ?? RECOMMENDATION Based on the Historic Preservation Commission's Local Landmark Criteria's adopted by the Common Council, the building at 1917 Cedar 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 characteristic or innovation. 2.) Its suitability for preservation. 3.) Its identification with the life of a person of historical significance. The building fulfills criteria #1 as an excellent example of the Tudor Revival style architecture, which was very popular in the 1920s. 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 virtually no changes to the facade. Its a wonderful example of a 1920s Tudor Revival Style house. The building fulfills criteria #3 by its association with Charles D. Hoyt and Charles Hoyt Jr., prominent local industrialists. 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. 2 >w9ar H.P1. 1=4M IathrOo ntr.•t 3016 Portage Avenue 7o l I Read Boland Drive . '$�? fig' • � A F rte' 0} Pinhoak Park .006 r��•E1�. 4� .007 i \1 4 �A i11�10e1` LRkp .011 .012 013 .014 RiY.r•:•.r CNa4C arY .019 .017 '.psb _020 •019 .021 .022 .023 •024 .02S Highland C ---t• Y .026 .027 .028 .029 030 f I I LOCATION MAP .031 .032 .033 .034 .035 s i � PROPOSED LOCAL LANDMARK 3016 PORTAGE AVENUE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County MARCH 1999 3016 Portage Avenue Historical Context This property is located on the east side of Portage Avenue just south of the Indiana Toll Road, in South Bend, Indiana. It is described as being 113.8 acres northeast 1/4 of Portage Avenue, section 27-38-2E of St. Joseph County. The St. Joseph County Infirmary, now called Portage Manor, at 3016 Portage Avenue stands on property that was originally owned by Rezeau and Nancy Brown. In 1905, the Board of County Commissioners purchased the Brown Farm, beyond the Riverview Cemetery, for $20,962.50, as the site of the new County Farm and Infirmary. A large Classical revival structure was erected for the infirmary by the Keogan Construction Company, who submitted the winning bid of $72,549.69. The plans for the building were drawn by local architects George W. Freyermuth and R. Vernon Maurer. When the building was not completed by the Keogan Construction Company within the contract period, the Federal Union Surety Company assigned the building responsibility to the Miller and Donahue Lumber Company of South Bend. The actual cost of the infirmary, including the cost of the farm, and the sewer was $126,370.80. The building was designed to be 50 by 450 feet, made of red brick with stone trimmings, consisting of two stories and a basement. The plans for the building included the administration department of the asylum located in the center. The residence of the superintendent occupied the front portion of the building. Immediately behind this residence was the women's quarters and to the left were located the men's quarters. Each ward included hospital rooms, nurse rooms and toilets and baths. An operating room was also located on the main floor of the building. The new facility was built to accommodate about 90 women and 195 men. On April 4, 1907 the patients were transferred to the brand new building described as, "one of the most beautiful and salubrious." This new building brought the County into what was then considered the modern era of health care. Although the institution was historically defined as being an infirmary, it was, and is, a public facility existing for the purpose of providing shelter and care for those dependent upon the public for subsistence. The original occupant of this land, Rezeau Brown, was born in New Jersey in 1824 and came to St. Joseph County, Indiana in 1834, and is thus regarded as one of the areas earliest pioneers. Rezeau Brown was a mason by trade and was responsible for erecting many of the city's first buildings, including the first Odd Fellows Hall and the first college building in Notre Dame University. In 1852 Mr. Brown took up farming in German Township, he later traded his contracting business for land speculation and bartering which is how he acquired the land at 3016 Portage Avenue. HISTORICAL CONTEXT The remnants of the Brown farm such as the smoke house and a couple of barns were demolished in February of 1999. Thomas E. Clancy was appointed superintendent of the county infirmary in 1932, for a term of four years at an annual salary of $1,800.00. Mrs. Clancy was named matron of the institution for a salary of $1,200.00. Under Mr. Clancy the infirmary farm was worked to capacity to aid in reducing the cost of feeding the residents. Clancy set out a hundred fruit trees and went into poultry raising on an extensive scale to help bring down the per capita cost of the operation. The existence of the county farm helped make the infirmary as self-supporting as possible and gave some residents opportunity to gainfully occupy themselves. Although most of the work of tilling 600 acres was too heavy for the elderly men of the institution, there were other tasks that they performed, such as, caring for the poultry and gathering eggs. Other inmates were involved in sorting potatoes, wrapping paper around the Keifer pears and helping in the canning process. In 1943, the St. Joseph County Council appropriated $7,000.00 for the construction of a livestock barn at the infirmary. Operation of the farm netted the county $6,034.50 in profits in 1942. Thus, farming continued to be an integral part of the history of the St. Joseph County Infirmary. In 1989, after 18 months of renovations the manor was a place that its residents could once more appreciate. Although patients range in age from 29 to 90, it is essentially a home for the aged who have no families or whose families cannot or will not provide them care. The renovation preserved the building's turn -of -the -century character. The institution has been known by a variety of names, such as poor house, the infirmary, the poor farm and the old age asylum, but by 1962 a legislative decree designated it as the County Home. ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION This is a two story structure with attic and basement designed in the Classical Revival Style by Feyermuth and Maurer. The building is "Y" in shape with projections and has a concrete foundation with cut stone at ground level and brick above ground level. The walls are made of red brick with quoins and string courses of Chicago common brick. It also has a molded wooden frieze below the roofline. The roof is a pitched gable with pedimented gable ends and dormers and is covered in asphalt roofing. It also has circular windows in the gable ends with molded cornice. The structure boasts a full height projecting front gabled entrance portico with cut -stone Ionic columns supporting an entablature and an enclosed gable end with an ornate oval window. The porch also has a second level balcony, tile flooring, wide first story stairs and wrought iron balustrades. ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE The main entry doors are framed in dark wood, with sidelights, engaged Doric columns, leaded glass transoms and newer aluminum screen doors. Most of the windows were replaced in 1989 and are 12 over 1 insulated double hung sashes with flat brick arches and pronounced Chicago brick keystones. The building is located on 113.8 acres, allowing for an expansive wooded lawn, a circular drive, parking lot, and a newly constructed pole barn. RECOMMENDATION Based on the Historic Preservation Commission's Local Landmark Criteria's adopted by the Common Council, the building at 3016 Portage Avenue 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 four areas: 1.) Its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship which represents an architectural characteristic or innovation. 2.) Its educational value. 3.) Its suitability for preservation. 4.) Its identification with the life of a person or persons of historical significance. The building fulfills criteria #1 as an excellent example of a turn -of -the -century Classical Revival style government infirmary. The building is rated a significant 12 in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory. The building fulfills criteria #2 as an example of a 1900s County Infirmary. The building represents the changes in public views and treatments of the mentally handicapped and elderly. The building fulfills criteria #3 by the integrity of its original construction with little alteration to the facade. The building is an impressive classical revival style structure and a prominent feature of St. Joseph County's history. The building fulfills criteria #4 by its association with the St. Joseph County pioneer, Rezeau Brown. Mr. Brown was a well known contractor, responsible for many of South Bend's first structures as well as a successful farmer, who's farm is still being utilized to this day. 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 PROPOSED LOCAL LANDMARK ANGELA BOULEVARD BRIDGE (COUNTY BRIDGE NO. 00211) SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County January 2000 nuasasl Grova Park 4 O O_ '6 Vassar .769 Angela Street Bridge .60µBo� 624.823 'C27N.;84� 841052 ui �4 042 .810 809 • 622 .029 828- -41 :.3 .664.663 .611.612 .030 .640 .655-656'663 �.� .621 .631.032 .639 .391 s .13Y Passnacnt .133 7 ? .146 .156 w 161 .147 „ i•, .157 •156 -� .145 .146 .13k� .144 a m .143 0 .159 C1ty Cem.tary .137 ��iV3 -160 ww N LOCATION MAP Angela Boulevard Bridge Historical Context The current Angela Boulevard Bridge is the second bridge to span the St. Joseph River at this location. The present structure was opened to traffic on June 24, 1940. The Angela Bridge is a three -span Arch Melan bridge designed by former City Engineer Willian S. Moore who also designed the present Twyckenham bridge as well as the Ash Road Bridge and the Lexington and McNaughton bridges in Elkhart. Mr. Moore was also the advisory engineer for the Citizens Emergency Relief Committee which reported to the Board of County Commissioners for St. Joseph County. The Angela Bridge was part of what was known as the "inner Belt" for truck traffic who's purpose was to route truck traffic around the business district of South Bend. Forty-five percent of the funding for the second bridge project was through the Public Works Administration. Total contract cost for the bridge was 152 - thousand -dollars; 15 -thousand -dollars of that amount was to cover the cost of removing the former span which was constructed about 1907. The former structure was found to be too narrow for automobile and truck traffic. During reconstruction efforts the contract was closed when the structure was found to be too unsafe for reuse. The former bridge was dynamited away then the current structure was constructed. The present structure joined what was partially rebuilt and uses the original abutments of the old span. Three -thousand dynamite charges were used to blow away the spans of the original bridge. The blasting resulted in homes being shaken, which knocked lamps and other articles from tables in the immediate area. During construction of this second bridge, ice buildup in the river also resulted in dynamiting. This time the explosives were used to dislodge ice buildup which not only threatened the new spans, but had already crushed the temporary wooden walkway bridge erected a few feet up steam from the construction site. Further excitement was added when workers believed the natural gas main under the river had been ruptured. ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION The Angela Boulevard Bridge is a three arch Melan Style bridge constructed of reinforced concrete having two central pillars with corbelled string course cones at pillar bases and plain spandrels. Rough faced cut stone comprises the facing of the structure. The rating is a significant 12. RECOMMENDATION Based on the Historic Preservation Commission's Local Landmark Criteria's adopted by the Common Council, the bridge at Angela Boulevard and the St. Joseph River has been recommended to the Common Council for designation as a Local Landmark by Historic Preservation Commission. RECOMMENDATION The bridge meets the criteria in at least three areas: 1.) Its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detial, materials, or craftsmanship which represents an architectural characteristics or innovation. 2.) Its suitability for preservation. 3.) Its identification with the life of a person of historical significance. The bridge fulfills criteria #1 as an excellent example of an Arch Melan Bridge of the finest quality and craftsmanship. The bridge is rated a significant twelve.i The building fulfills criteria #2 by the integrity of its original construction with virtually no changes to the facade in over 55 years. The building fulfills criteria #3 by its association with William S. Moore, a prominent engineer who served as city engineer for both South Bend and Mishawaka and as the state's first highway engineer. Mr. Moore also pursued a longtime private practice that included the original design for the Logan Bridge in 1922. This bridge was redeicated in honor of him by a resolution of the St. Joseph County Council on the 9th of July, 1976. This resolution officially renamed the bridge from the Logan Street Bridge to the Wm. S. Moore, P.E. Memorial Bridge. Other bridges that Mr. Moore was associated with or designed are the current Angela Bridge and the Ash Road Bridge; as well as the Lexington and McNaughton bridges in Elkhart. 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. jet 3/10/99 PROPOSED LOCAL LANDMARK 528 SOUTH EDDY STREET SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County January 2000 0 528 SOUTH EDDY 9 - . -. time p n 11 e2 * J D j , irun4 u..u�• -.�. �a N �r nh H v OJ Or LOCATION MAP w.r 8 8 8 g ■el,.i.v s S S s N M M. n� a [JSJ:IO 1WOMwr •033 O o On PO 4 0 O eo0 q O 645 s ' pON�w , O O O �O OyO yO y6 _pZ7 m .050 ^ xtna��.pp 9 ? x Wip.. CIO 3 RVOfwr! .051. O 00.000 bbb b b ygy p V oo �+ TJ s '�o� ♦ Y b F 6 o •oaf, 069 .040 o e r- uesAfnetew 110Gen _. 064 .184,--7 .104''N -i7 D— ^ .Off f701h JwSler snot:. :�7 i_ ti�•� � �'f9.r5: � � « �D... W .09n g2,.dw•r..�;�.f.::�.-'ti.'.SM17n� j;.:G'ie�.'.Fln " ,� '� 101 •099 9 - . -. time p n 11 e2 * J D j , irun4 u..u�• -.�. �a N �r nh H v OJ Or LOCATION MAP 528 S. Eddy Historical Context This property is located on the northeast corner of Eddy Street and South Street, in South Bend, Indiana. It is described as being a tract of land 898' on Eddy Street x 1129.03' deep in the southwest 1/4 section 7-37-2E, containing approximately 19.96 acres in South Bend. This is a brick, Neo Classical Style, Elementary School Building which was constructed in 1930 and was designed by local architect Ernest W. Young. The entire project from concept to construction took a total of ten years and over $300,000.00 to complete. The Jefferson School was built as an attempt to absorb the population explosion occurring in the Sunnymede area. The school was dedicated on January 30, 1931 by Samuel Pettengill, Congressman elect of the 13th District and Frank Mayr Jr., Secretary of State. W.W. Borden, Superintendent of Schools, named Elmer Cook as the first principle of the new school. Mr. Cook arrived in South Bend in 1923 and was appointed principle of Perley Elementary school in 1925 and served as assistant superintendent from 1928 to 1930. The structure contained seventeen classrooms to house 750 students. It was also the first school to incorporate a third floor "Fresh Air" room for undernourished children as part of its original construction. By the second semester of 1931 the school had grown to encompass a seventh grade bringing the total student population to around 900. The school continued to grow until it housed kindergarten through ninth grade reaching an enrollment of 1100. The school experienced a total of three major additions to accommodate the new grades. The first addition occurred in 1937 when seven rooms were added, including a library and home economic rooms. The second addition was added in 1953, just after the removal of the ninth grade. This addition included a lunchroom and kitchen. The third addition was constructed in 1962, it added five classrooms, a gymnasium, shop and administrative offices including nurses quarters. The structure continues to this day to educate the young children of South Bend, particularly those from the Sunnymede area. 1 ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION This is a three story Neo Classical Style school building. It has an irregular plan, concrete foundation and rear brick addition. The walls are made of red brick with corner brick quoins and stone garlands above the front portico, around the oval window and in all recessed porticos. The central portion of the structure has a gable pitch with stone frieze and partial returns, while the wings have flat roofs with brick balustrade that are topped by stone trim. The end pavilions have gable roofs with stone frieze. The building also boasts a New England style cupola atop the central roof which has a brick base, stone garlands, a clock, wooden urns, wooden towers with vented sides, wooden balustrade topped by a copper dome and weather vane finial. The main entry contains double leafed wood paneling, fanlights above six over six double hung sashes on top each door. The remaining portion of the structure has six over six double hung windows with stone sills, flat arches and keystones. The wing additions to the building contain eight Palladian windows, four in either wing, with false iron balconies above stone sills, arched brick voussoirs and keystones. The structure also boasts a five bay colossal order portico located in the central portion of the building, with tapered, stone columns, papyrus capitals and stone entablature. RECOMMENDATION Based on the Historic Preservation Commission's Local Landmark Criteria's adopted by the Common Council, the building at 528 S. Eddy 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 characteristic or innovation. 2.) Its suitability for preservation. 3.) Its character, interest, or value as art 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. The building fulfills criteria #1 as an excellent example of a Neo Classical style, 1930s School Building. 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 virtually no changes to the facade. Its a wonderful example of a 1930s Neo Classical Style School. 2 The building fulfills criteria #3 as an example of the population explosion and vast development of the Sunnymede area. during the 1920s and 1930s. The school not only depicts the growth of South Bend, it is also an excellent example an architectural style that was very popular in South Bend. 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COMMISSIONERS TOT ESTIMATED REV RECEIPTS UNRECY REY DAL APPROPRIATION ENCUMBRANCE EKPENDITURE UMEI(P BALANCE:" 6,762.21 POST 0.00 0.00 0.00 34,620.83 61.84 .27,858.62 UMENC BALANCE: 6,700,37 PEND 0.00 O'DO 0.00 34,620,83 61.84 21,858.62 CASH BALANCE: 21,858.62 - *U' .- UNPOSTED TRANSACTION .......... i . , „.. . .. . ...................... NOTE: BALANCES PER PENDING TOTALS AS Of 12/31/1999 Y ti • Pt w�..ww.. w.tu. •wwwn.. ww.luTu wnunturn I.nrnri, ,rnwrn fill nrTin 1 •TIN NATr. 4ili.01IJI'nn . nirr _ s. MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MONTHLY MEETING Committee Meeting 7:30 p.m. Monday, December 20, 1999 Mar -Main Arms Apartment Bldg. West Wing Sitting Room 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, Martha Choitz, Jerry Weiner, Catherine Hostetler, Joan Sporleder, Richard Helmus and Gerald Ujdak. Commission staff present were: Ed Talley, Director, Rhonda Saunders, Assistant Director and Aladean DeRose, Council. Also attending the meeting were: Timothy Lykowski, Dan Bernth, Allan Bernth, Gordon Etzler and Don Sporleder. III. Public Hearing A. Certificate of Appropriateness Applications B. 1. 1999-1108-1012 Riverside Drive, French doors and garage door. Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that the owner was not present. Mrs. Hostetler moved to approve the application as recommended by staff. Mr. Oxian asked if the existing garage door is original to the house. Mr. Talley stated that the Staff is under the impression that the current door is not original. Mr. Weiner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2. 1999-1117-1142 Lincolnway East, windows and siding. Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that the owner, Dan Bernth, was present. Mr. Bernth stated that the deterioration of the clap board siding was caused by a hole in the roof where the front gable meets the small second story addition. He further noted that he has since removed the roofing, replaced the rotted decking and re -roofed the entire house. Mr. Oxian stated that since the application contained too many unanswered questions and problems the application would be placed into the Standards and Maintenance Committee. Mr. Talley noted that the Committee would work with Mr. Bernth in solving various issues, allowing the Commission and owner to come to a satisfactory compromise. Mr. Oxian moved to place the application into the Standards and Maintenance Committee. Mr. Weiner seconded the motion Mrs. Sporleder stated that there would be no easy solution to the water problem caused by a poorly placed addition over the front entry. Mr. Ujdak asked if the house had any gutters. Mr. Bernth stated that house does not currently have gutters, however, he was planning on adding them latter. He also noted that the badly damaged portions of the clapboard would be repaired prior to siding being installed. Mr. Oxian stated that if the owner was planning on repairing the wood siding then vinyl siding would not need to be installed. Mr. Bernth interjected that nearly every board on the house is deteriorating in some form or another. There was some discussion over the pros and cons of installing gutters and downspouts as a solution to the water problem. Mrs. Sporleder noted that the problems are too serious to be solved by gutters and that gutters may add to the deterioration instead of relieving it. Mr. Talley stated that Mr. Bernth would need to contact the Staff with in the next week to set up a Committee meeting. The motion passed with Mrs. Sporleder abstaining. B. Proposed Local Landmarks, 2nd Reading 1. 501 West Colfax—Remedy Building Mr. Oxian stated that the Staff Report need not be read. Mr. Etzler introduced himself as a member of the group trying to purchase the Remedy Building. He further noted that he was in attendance for two reasons, one, to represent the potential buyers and two, to become familiar with how the Historic Preservation Commission operates. Mr. Oxian stated that since the potential owner was present and not opposing the landmarking of the building that the issue be tabled for one month to allow finalization of the sale. He further noted that an owner consent form should be sent to Mr. Etzler on which he is to sign and state any known projects his group is considering for the structure. Mr. Etzler stated that he appreciates the courtesy the Commission is extending, however, he does not feel that he will be in a position to sign a consent form with in the next thirty days. Mr. Lykowski, the current owner of the 501 W. Colfax, stated that another purchase agreement has been signed between himself and Mr. Etzler's group, to allow them more time to solidify their financing. Then there was some discussion over the National Register status of the property and Mr. Duvall's involvement with this building. Mr. Oxian stated that the proposed landmark at 501 W. Colfax, will be tabled until January. Mrs. DeRose stated that the building is currently under interim protection and that the Commission has made these extensions to accommodate all parties with the belief that if there is a problem with the six month interim protection period expiring then the owner and potential owners would sign a consent to extend this period. She asked if this would be a problem for either parry. Mr. Lykowski stated that he would not have a problem signing such an extension as did Mr. Etzler. 2. 1818 Lincolnway West—Alward House Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that although the owner was note present, she was very excited to have her house nominated. Mrs. Hostetler moved to send the nomination to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Weiner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2 3. 1019 S. Michigan—Burke Building Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. Mrs. Sporleder asked what type of stone was on the building. Mr. Ujdak stated that it was Terra Cotta. Mrs. Sporleder noted that the architectural description should stated that the details are Terra Cotta, not stone. There was some discussion over the fact that a Chinese restaurant was once located in this building. Mrs. Choitz moved to send the nomination to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Mr. Ujdak seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 4. 802 N. Lafayette—YWCA Mr. Oxian stated that several meetings were held to discuss the landmarking of this structure at which time the Common Council asked that the proposal be tabled until the future of the building can be sorted out. He further recommended that the proposed landmarking of the YWCA be tabled for no more than four months. Mrs. Choitz asked why they wanted to table it. Mr. Oxian stated that the YWCA needed more space then the building could offer and thus, has approached Memorial Hospital as a potential buyer and contributor to their move. He further noted that the Council is not against landmarking, however, they want to help the YWCA by waiting until things become more solidified. There was some discussion over Memorial Hospitals interest in the property. Mrs. Choitz stated that the issue should be tabled for only two months, so that the topic does not drag on indefinitely. She further noted that the Commission needs to be included in all discussions and meetings concerning the future of this building. Mrs. Choitz moved to table the proposed landmarking of the YWCA for two months. Mr. Ujdak seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 5. 115 S. Lafayette—Lafayette/Dean Building Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that the owners were in favor of having their building landmarked. There was some discussion over the unsatisfactory conditions and lack of owner responsibility concerning the interior conditions of the building. Mrs. Choitz noted that the deterioration of the interior and lack of basic services has caused a majority of the tenants to leave. There was further discussion over the problems the Adult Probation Office has caused to the overall security of the building. Mr. Ujdak moved to send the proposed landmark to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 6.911 S. Michigan—State Bank Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He further noted that the owners were in favor of the designation. Mrs. Hostetler moved to send the proposed landmark to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. III. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes 1. October Mrs. Choitz moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Mr. Ujdak seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2. November Mr. Oxian stated that the November meeting was a Committee meeting and thus it should be called a report, not minutes. He further moved to approved the report with the correction that it be renamed a report. Mr. Ujdak seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Treasurer's Report Mr. Talley reported that the current balance in the general fund is $6,500.00, the checking accounting balance is $15,200.00, with the final draw down from the State being $13,000.00. Mr. Oxian asked if the Commission could approve an oral report. Mrs. DeRose stated that the Commission could approve an oral report. Mr. Weiner moved to approve the report as stated. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. C. Correspondence None. D. Committee Reports 1. Historic Districts None. 2. Historic Landmarks 1 st Reading Mr. Oxian stated that notices have been sent out for first reading of 1917 Cedar, Angela Street Bridge and 528 S. Eddy. 3. Standards and Maintenance a. 1158 Lincolnway East—parking lot Mrs. Saunders stated that the owner has signed the thirty day waiver form and has requested that his application be tabled until March of 2000, do to his hectic schedule. Mrs. Choitz moved to table the application until March. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. E. Staff Reports 1. Certificate of Appropriateness Staff Approvals See attachment. 4 2. Legal Mrs. DeRose stated that the project of manufacturing light poles and selling them to benefit the Commission can not be done with in the present structure. The Commission would have to create a separate, not for profit, business with 501 C3 charitable status in order to transfer the funds collected from the sale of the poles to the Commission. She further noted that this may cause a problem do to the extended time it would take to acquire such status. Mr. Weiner asked if an existing 501 C3 could take charge of the project. Mrs. DeRose stated that it may be possible, however, it may require the amending of the existing 501 C3 as well as getting permission from the IRS to alter the purpose of the existing 501 C3. Mr. Talley interjected that the Staff has received calls from the Center City Associates regarding the street lights and the vast amount of interest being expressed by down town business owners. Mrs. DeRose also noted that the Commission should use an out side attorney to incorporate the new not for profit business. She further noted that the Commission could hire an attorney by asking the County to pay the attorney fees, as they will benefit from any money the Commission will earn. There was some discussion over how the new income could benefit the Commission. IV. Old Business Mr. Oxian noted that both 312 DonMoyer and 101 S. Lafayette passed the Common Council and are now Local Landmarks. V. New Business A. Meeting Schedule for 2000 Mrs. Saunders stated that the proposed schedule for 2000, is every third Monday of the month except for February which will be held on the fourth Monday. Mrs. Hostetler moved to approve the schedule. Mr. Ujdak seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VI. Hearing of Visitors None. VII. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters None. Historic Preservation Commission Of South Bend and County, Indiana. ATTEST: