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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 2000AMMENDED H AGENDA OF THE MAY 2000 MONTHLY MEETING S T 7th Floor County -City Building 227 W. Jefferson Q County Commissioners Conference Room Monday, May 15, 2000 7:30pm R I. Call to Order II. Public Hearing C A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1. 2000-0229, 112 S. Lafayette, lights. P 2. 2000-0414,218 W. Washington, sign. 3. 2000-0425, 1636 LWW, door. R 4. 2000-0427, 229 E. Navarre, fence. B. Proposed Local Landmarks, 2nd Reading E 1. 2300 Portage Ave. — Riverview Cemetery S 2. 405 N Main/207 Madison — Scottish Rite Tem ; 3. 427 N. Main — Masonic Temple E 4. 50157 Clover — Lowry Farmhouse R 5. 3020 Buckingham — Pretz House III. Regular Business V A. Approval of Minutes (April) Aft B. Treasurer's Report (see attachment) C. Correspondence T D. Committee Reports 1. Historic Districts 2. Historic Landmarks 1st Reading Q a. 51777 Lilac N b. 19701 Cowles c. 51256 US 31 d. 1154 E. Colfax v' e. 415 W. Wayne O f. 110/108 N. Main Street JMS Bldg. 3. Standards and Maintenance E. Staff Reports '� 1. CofA Staff Approvals (see attachment) 2. Legal 3. Miscellaneous Activities & Grants S IV. Old Business A. E. Wayne Street Lights. S V. New Business VI. Hearing of Visitors VII. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters Q VIII. Adjournment HPC MEETING May 15, 2000 Please sign your name, address and telephone number. Take an Agenda. Welcome 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: Property Location: 2000-0414 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 SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC 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 stockholders 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 $300,000.00 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 the Tower Federal Savings purchased it and Loan Association who retained ownership until 1995 when the structure was sold to the current owner, E. III. Holdings LTD Liability Company. REFERENCE TO GOVERNING STANDARDS: The Preservation Guidelines for Local Landmarks follow the Rehabilitation Model. Group B Standards RECOMMENDATION The applicant is proposing once again to install a channel "shadow image" opaque lettered sign on the east elevation, top floor. The sign will be exactly the same as those proposed in an earlier application. It will contain 7" deep, back -lit, fabricated channel letters, spelling Old Kent. The sign 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 Commission originally tabled this issue for a month to allow the applicant time to design a more suitable sign or a better way of attaching the proposed sign. When this application came before the Commission a month later the applicant no longer wished to pursue a sign on the upper East elevation. The Commission denied the application. The staff received a new application from Old Kent again requesting the exact same sign they previously withdrew for the east elevation. Although the application is new the applicant has made no effort to alter the sign in any way nor have they found a better method of mounting the sign to the building. The Staff is recommending denial of application 2000-0414 for the following reasons: 1. It clearly violates the guidelines which specifically states that neon signs and super graphics are not allowed. 2. A landmark is not allowed to have more then one sign, unless original to the structure. 3. The proposed sign would be located on a highly decorated fagade of the structure and would block as well as possibly damage significant detail. 4. Installing a sign of this size would necessitate the boring of 28 holes, each 3/8" wide, in the side of the building. damaging and weakening the Indiana Limestone. 5. A sign at this location would detract from the buildings unique and outstanding gothic architecture. 2 STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: Property Location: 2000-0425 1636 Lincolnway West Property Owner: Ethel Anderson Landmark or District Designation: LL Rating: S/11 Key Number: Survey Number: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT REFERENCE TO GOVERNING STANDARDS: The brick building at 1636 Lincolnway West was built in 1905 as a brewery and office space for the South Bend Brewing Association. Its design, with different tiers and decreasing heights towards the rear, reflects the process of brewing beer. Height was needed for brewing because the system was based on gravity flow assisted by pumping and hoisting. The horizontal extensions in the rear contained power, heating, refrigeration equipment and loading facilities. The South Bend Brewing Association was founded in 1903 by a group of South bend saloonkeepers, who were primarily of Polish, German and Hungarian descent. By the end of 1905 the association was leasing saloons around the city, many of which were located on the west side of town where they and their fellow immigrants resided. The brewery's main products in the early years were Tiger and Hoosier Beer. After the Volstead Act and the restrictions of Prohibition began in 1919, the Association changed its charter and began to manufacture ice cream, candy, cereal beverages, soft drinks and malt extracts. They also distilled denatured alcohol for industrial purposes. In 1922 the firm's name was changed to the South Bend Beverage and Ice Association. After Prohibition the company again began to produce beer and soon filled 50,000 barrels a year. The primary sales area for their products was northern Indiana and southern Michigan. The firm eventually built new offices directly across the street from the brewery and converted the old office space into manufacturing space. By 1950 business was stagnating, production was at half its previous volume. The brewery closed on November 11, 1950, however, the ice department, Polar Ice and Fuel, continues to do business to this day. RECOMMENDATION The Preservation Guidelines for Local Landmarks follow the Rehabilitation Model. Group B Standards Ms. Anderson applied for installation of a fire exit door to allow conversion of the second story into a rental hall for parties, in January of 2000. This application was denied by the Commission do to a lack of information concerning door style and size. The Commission's denial stipulated that Ms. Anderson could reapply at any time when the required information becomes available. A new application was received from Ms. Anderson on April 25, 2000, proposing to remove the last panel of glass on the College Street (west) fagade, first floor of the furniture store. The glass panel will be replaced with a NAAMM'S HMMA, design "F", hollow metal fire exit door. The door will be hung in a 16 gage steel frame. The actual stairwell will be located with in the structure and will exit out the farthest western corner of the first floor, glass fagade. The staff finds the proposal to be with in the guidelines and recommends approval. 2 STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: 2000-0427 Property Location: 229 East Navarre Property Owner: James Anderson Landmark or District Designation: LHD-RB Rating: C/10 Key Number: Survey Number: 141-597-46228.5 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT Real estate moguls, Seth Hammond and Leslie Whitcomb, built this house in 1910. They sold the house to Warner Wise in 1912 who used the house as a rental. He rented the house to W.J. Major until 1919 when the property was sold to Henry and Belle Smith. Mr. Smith was born in St. Joseph County in 1885; he married Belle Major, daughter of W.J. Major, in 1912. Mr. Smith was the secretary -treasurer of the Northern Indiana Transit Company and served as secretary of Past Masters of St. Joseph Valley Lodge No.45. The Smith's resided at this address until 1939 when they moved, renting the house to James and Olive McCarthy. Mr. McCarthy was an instructor at Notre Dame, he and his wife purchased the house in 1951. Mr. & Mrs. McCarthy resided here until 1968 when they sold the property to the current owner, James Anderson. Mr. Anderson uses the house as a rental and has given his current renter, Rachel Miller, permission to apply for a rear yard privacy fence. RECOMMENDATION The Preservation Guidelines for Local Historic Districts follow the Rehabilitation Model. The applicant is proposing to erect a 6' tall, stockade style, wood privacy fence around the back yard. The house in question has a house located to the east and an alley located on the west property line. The proposed fence would be identical to those surrounding their neighbor's backyards. The staff finds the fence to be appropriate and recommends approval. PROPOSED LOCAL LANDMARK 50157 CLOVER ROAD ST. JOSEPH COUTY, INDIANA Historic Preservation Commission Of South Bend and St. Joseph County April 2000 50157 CLOVER ROAD HISTORICAL CONTEXT The eldest James Lowry came to the United States from England in the early 1800s with his son, James Lowry. James Lowry, the younger, relocated to St. Joseph County in 1833 where he purchased a farm in Harris Township. Mr. Lowry continued to cultivate this farmland until his death in 1840 at age 49. Upon his death the land transferred to his son, James Lowry, Jr. James Jr. was bon in Delaware in 1820 and accompanied his father to St. Joseph County. James spent most of his life farming the 350 acre farm in Harris Township as well as other property located in Milton Township, Michigan. During his golden years Mr. Lowry Jr., engaged heavily in loaning money as well as surving as Harris Township Trustee for 12 years. It was James Lowry Jr. and his wife Hester E. Powell Lowry who constructed this Greek Revival Style farmhouse in the 1850s. James Jr., retained ownership of the old homestead until his death in 1904 when the land was transferred to his wife, Hester, and their children, Franklin, James T., Miriam Lowry and Mary A. Longley. Franklin E. Lowry was a teacher during the winter and a farmer during the summer and Grangers postmaster during his off time. Franklin taught in various schools through out Indiana and Michigan, including Harris township. His brother, James T. resided and operated the old homestead. James and Franklin decided to pursue other interests and farmland elsewhere, causing them to sell their interest in the Harris township farm to their sister, Miraim Lowry and their niece Mary Runkle and nephews, Horace and Claude Longley for $4,350.00. Horace Longley was born in 1880 to Mary Lowry Longley and T.N. Longley. Horace purchased a farm in Clay township and sold his interest in the Harris land to his siblings and aunt in 1911 for $2,000.00. Claude N. Longley was born in 1879 to Mary and T.N. Longley and married Ethel Kipka in 1911. Claude helped run the family farm while as well as did odd jobs as a carpenter/contractor. Claude and his relatives owned the family farm until 1927 when it was finally sold out of the family to Jacob E. and Mary Kuntz. Mr. Kuntz was the president of South Bend Dowel Works. Mr. Kuntz sold the house and farm a year later to Charles R. Hawkins a farmer/carpenter. Mr. Hawkins resided at this address until 1937 when he sold the property to his brother, Fred F. Hawkins. Fred was a farmer/carpenter. He married Frances Shimp in 1910 and had a son, Robert. Fred Hawkins only owned the house for four years, he sold it in 1941 to John and Helen Humble. John Rudolph Humble was born in Chicago in 1893 to Lyle and Charlotte Humble. John married Helen Haughton in 1920 and served in the army during World War I. Mr. Humble was an insurance agent for Aetna Life Insurance. He and his wife owned this property until 1956 when it was sold to Richard W. and Janet Scholtes. Mr. Scholtes sold the property to Janet, the current owner, in 1983. 0a ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION The property at 50157 Clover Road is located on the west side of Clover Road just north of Adams Road in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It is described as the North NE SE 20.02 acres and South NE SE 20 acres section 10-38-3E and South % West NW SW 9 acres and South'/2 East NW SW 11.01 acres section 11-38-3E in St. Joseph County, Indiana. This is a two story Greek Revival Style farmhouse with a stone foundation, gable roof and asphalt shingles. The roof has gable returns and wide entablatures. The walls are covered in aluminum siding. The front entry boasts an entablature, pilasters, fluted Doric columns and a wood panel door with side lights. The windows are six over six double hung with simple wood hoods, sills and shutters. The structure also has a single story addition attached to the west fagade. The addition has a gable roof, double -hung windows and a solid wood door. It also has a small porch supported by a cement slab and decorative metal trellises. RECOMMENDATION Based on the Historic Preservation Commission's Local Landmark Criteria's adopted by the County Council, the site, structures and objects at 50157 Clover Roadhas been recommended to the County Council for designation as a Local Landmark by the Historic Preservation Commission. The building, sites and objects meet the following three criteria: 1) Its embodiment of elements or architectural design, detail, material or craftsmanship which represents an architectural characteristic or innovation; 2) Its suitability for preservation; 3) Its identification with the life of a person or persons of historical significance. The site and structures fulfills criteria #1 as a greatexample of a Greek Revival Style house. The building is rated a S/12 in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory. The site and structures fulfills criteria #2 by the integrity of its original construction with little change. It is a splendid example of a prosporous, mid -1800s farmhouse. The site and structures fulfills criteria #3 by its association with two pioneer families, the Lowry's and the Longley's. 3 PROPOSED LOCAL LANDMARK 3020 BUCKINGHAM SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Historic Preservation Commission Of South Bend and St. Joseph County March 2000 3020 BUCKINGHAM HISTORICAL CONTEXT Christian and Grace Pretz built this Austin and Shambleau, Renaissance Revival style, house in 1926. Mr. Pretz was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on July 21, 1874, to Mr. and Mrs. John C. Pretz. After Christian graduated from school he worked for a number of concerns in various cities. Among these were the Penn -Railroad shops in Chicago and Fort Wayne, the Sante Fe shops in Atchison and various automobile companies in Detroit. Mr. Pretz was the superintendent of the Great Western Pneumatic Tube Company in Denver from 1896-1900; he was general foreman of the Olds Motor Works later becoming its superintendent and vice president. Christian Pretz moved to South Bend in 1912 to become the superintendent and works manager for the Studebaker Corporation. He resigned after 32 years of service from Studebaker in 1945. In 1900 Christian married Grace Hersh of Allentown and sired sons, Richard and Philip. Mr. & Mrs. Pretz owned the house until 1942 when they sold the property to their sons. The house remained in the Pretz family until 1954 when it was sold to Lewis and Naomi Cochovety. Mr. Cochovety was general manager of the Avon Theatre on South Michigan Street. By 1960 Naomi was widowed and operating the Moonlite Drive -In Theatre on West Chippewa. She later married James Dunham and continued to reside at this address until 1965 when the house was sold to John and Virginia Nicolaides. John, a professor at Notre Dame, continued to own the property until 1980 when he sold the structure to John and Claire Duggan. Mr. Duggan was president of Saint Mary's College. The Duggan's only resided there for two years, selling the house to Frederick and Mary Ferlic in 1982. Fred was a physician at the South Bend Orthopedic Hospital while his wife, Mary, was a teacher at Saint Mary's College. Mr. & Mrs. Ferlic resided in this house until 1998 when it was sold to the current owner, Mari Kay Vance. ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION The property at 3020 Buckingham is located on the west side of Buckingham between Miami Street and DonMoyer Avenue in South Bend, Indiana. It is described as lot 39 and 10' on the southwest side of lot 40 of Ridgedale 2"d Addition to South Bend, Indiana. This is a two story Renaissance Revival Style house with a rectangular plan, concrete foundation and two wings. The walls are Flemish bond brick veneer with a limestone - block arch and carved entablature framing the entry. The roof is hipped with mission tiling, has a copper clad eyebrow dormer to the north, copper gutters and downspouts, two large brick chimneys and carved purlin-ends under closed soffit. There is a sun porch with a flat balconied roof and Palladian casement windows attached to the south fagade and a garage with hipped tiled roof and casement windows connected to the north facade. All windows are casement or fixed with leaded light divisions and limestone sills. 2 u The house boasts a trio of arched casement windows centered above the main entrance with limestone colonettes between them. There is also a limestone balconet to the left of the front door over a set of long casements with arched transom and bottle glass panes. The front door is made of wood with six square glass panels with a bottleneck transom. RECOMMENDATION Based on the Historic Preservation Commission's Local Landmark Criteria's adopted by the Common Council, the site, structures and objects at 3020 Buckingham has been recommended to the Common Council for designation as a Local Landmark by the Historic Preservation Commission. The building, sites and objects meet the following three criteria: 1) Its embodiment of elements or architectural design, detail, material or craftsmanship which represents an architectural characteristic or innovation; 2) Its suitability for preservation; 3) Its identification with the life of a person or persons of historical significance. The site and structures fulfills criteria #1 as a superb example of a Renaissance Revival Style house. The building is rated an 0/13 in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory. The site and structures fulfills criteria #2 by the integrity of its original construction with virtually no changes. It is a splendid example of a turn of the century, upper class dwelling. The site and structures fulfills criteria #3 by its association with Christian Pretz, the superintendent and vice president of a variety of South Bend Companies, including the Studebaker Corporation. 3 I COMMISSION MEETING 2 MINUTES 3 FOR APRIL 4 5 Committee Meeting County -City Building 6 7:30 p.m. 7th Floor Conference Room 7 Monday, April 17, 2000 8 9 10 I. Call to Order 11 John Oxian, president of the Commission, brought the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 12 13 II. Roll Call 14 Commission members present were: Catherine Hostetler, Gerald Ujdak, John Oxian, 15 Joann Sporleder, Jerry Weiner, Richard Helmus and Martha Choitz. 16 Commission staff present were: Rhonda Saunders, Assistant Director and Aladean 17 DeRose, Council. 18 Also attending the meeting were: Scott Rozanski, Ken Herceg, Ed Bernard, Robert 19 Keupers, Thomas Mellander, Joey Lorbe, Julia DeLauriers, Greg Kil, Steve Ullery, Tom 20 Huff and Don Sporleder. 21 22 23 III. Public Hearing 24 A. Certificate of Appropriateness Applications 25 1.2000 — 0229, 112 S. Lafayette, lighting. 26 Mr. Oxian waved the presentation of the staff report, it was read at last months meeting. 27 He noted that various Commission members had met with Mr. Rozanski at the 28 Courthouse last week at which time the Commissioners with a proposal for the lighting of 29 the Courthouse. Mr. Oxian stated that the proposed 12 foot tall, fluted cast iron poles are 30 to be used and globe lights be installed on top along with 150 watt, sodium vapor light 31 bulbs. Mr. Herceg stated that he would like to apologize to Mr. Talley and the 32 Commission for his remarks at last months meeting. He further stated that he appreciated 33 the Commissions participation in the lighting demonstration and apologized for not being 34 able to attend. Mr. Rozanski reported that Ken Herceg & Associates ran a photo metrics 35 test for 150 watt sodium vapor bulbs in both the globe and acorn fixtures. The test 36 concluded that a 150 watt bulb in the acorn fixture would give, on average, a one foot 37 candle compared to a 150 watt bulb in the globe fixture which gave, on average, a .70 38 candle. He further noted that industry standards recommends a one foot candle with no 39 less then a half foot candle for foot paths and if the globe is used, areas of the courtyard 40 would be just under this standard. Mr. Rozanski stated that using the acorn at 250 watt is 41 too bright and not recommended; however, using 250 watt with the globe would raise the 42 numbers to the recommended averages, but, will cause an increase in the size of the globe 43 to 22 inches, making it too large. 44 45 46 47 He stated that Herceg and Associates was officially recommending the use of 150 watt 48 sodium vapor bulb in the acorn style light fixture to allow the appropriate lighting. Mr. 49 Rozanski went on to note that the globe fixture with a 150 watt bulb can be used, but, will 50 leave some areas under lit. Mr. Herceg noted that he had met with Commissioner, 51 Beverly Crone, who stated that if what the Historic Preservation Commission 52 recommends falls with in the guidelines then it will be done. He also asked if the 53 Commission could vote on the streetlight and sconce lighting to allow the project to 54 continue while tabling the roof lights until next month. Mr. Rozanski noted that the 55 sconces proposed for the front door would be identical to the pole lights except for their 56 size, which would be 12 inches. Mr. Oxian asked how bright Mr. Herceg wanted to make 57 the courtyard. Mr. Herceg stated that they were trying to reach the 1.0 candle average 58 and the globe falls short at a .7 average. Mr. Ujdak asked what type of material would be 59 used for the sconces. Mr. Rozanski stated that the white globe only comes in acrylic. 60 Mr. Ujdak asked what type of material would be used for the globes on the poles. Mr. 61 Rozanski stated that if the white globe is available in polycarbonate then that will be 62 used, however if it is not available they will have to use acrylic. 63 64 Mr. Oxian moved to approve eight, fluted 12 foot tall, cast iron poles, with 16 inch 65 diameter white globes, which are to be identical to the wall sconces in style, made of 66 polycarbonate (or acrylic if polycarbonate is not available) and lit by 150 watt sodium 67 vapor bulbs. He also moved to approve recessed lighting in the portico as presented and 68 four wall sconces to be located on either side of the main entrance each to have a 12 inch 69 white globe, number G1278BB with 50 watt sodium vapor bulbs. Mrs. Hostetler 70 seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 71 72 Mr. Oxian stated that the issue concerning the roof lighting would be tabled until May 73 15th to allow Mr. Herceg time to discuss this matter with the State Historic Preservation 74 Office, which has expressed concern over these lights. Mr. Oxian read the letter from the 75 State Office regarding their interest in the changes to the roof of the Courthouse, the 76 funds they have vested in the project and the need for all proposed work to be submitted 77 to the Department of Historic Preservation and Archaeology prior to the beginning of any 78 work. Mr. Herceg stated that he would contact Mr. Kennedy of the DHPA with in the 79 week. 80 81 2.2000-0307, 1601 Kemble, windows & doors. 82 Mr. Oxian waved the presentation of the staff report since this application was before the 83 Commission last month. Mr. Kil stated that all the fire variances that they requested were 84 approved which will allow the applicant to use the plan initially submitted to the 85 Commission. He further noted that exterior details will be retained and almost all 86 windows will be rehabilitated with the exception of two south elevation windows which 87 are proposed for glass block for safety and privacy. Mr. Kil stated that the front entrance 88 bank sign and all terra cotta would be repaired and restored. Mr. Oxian stated that the 89 Commission should approve the application with a motion that states that the glass block 90 is being approved but is not setting a precedent. Mrs. Sporleder stated that by approving 91 the application as submitted gives enough reasons for why the glass block is being 92 permitted. Mrs. DeRose noted that the minutes could indicate the discussion that the 93 Commission had regarding their desires to not set a precedent by approving the glass 94 block in this application. 95 96 Mr. Kil interjected that the glass blocks would be installed in two small windows on the 97 south facade, first floor. He further noted that glass block would allow them to retain 98 their fire rating as well as allow light in and provide the required privacy for the residents 99 and the neighboring house which is located only three feet away from this elevation. 100 Mrs. Sporleder stated that the Commission would allow the glass block for security, 101 lighting, privacy and fire code reasons. Mrs. Sporleder moved to approve the application 102 as submitted with the acceptation being made that the glass block be allowed in the 103 inoperable south elevation first floor windows for reasons of security, fire code safety and 104 lighting and that this not set a precedent for future application concerning glass block. 105 Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 106 107 3.2000 — 0323, 830 N. Michigan, landscaping. 108 Mr. Oxian waved the reading of the history of the structure. Mrs. Saunders presented the 109 staff report and circulated photographs and maps. Mr. Oxian recommended that as a part 110 of the motion the Commission stipulate that trees be planted to replace those that were 111 lost during the renovation of the building. Mrs. DeRose stated that the Commission 112 should make a conditioned approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness with the 113 condition being the restoration of the lost trees. Mrs. Choitz moved to approve the 114 application as recommended by staff including the rehabilitation of sidewalk, removal of 115 curb cut and approach and sodding in of approach with the condition that appropriate 116 trees be planted through out the park to replace those lost during the restoration of the 117 pumping station. Mr. Ujdak seconded the motion. The motion passed with Mr. Oxian 118 abstaining because of his position on the Water Works Board. 119 120 B. Proposed Local Landmarks, 2nd Reading. 121 1. 802 N. Lafayette — YWCA 122 Mr. Oxian noted that he had spoken with Mrs. King from the YWCA at which time she 123 was told to appear at tonight's meeting to state her opinion on the proposed landmarking 124 of the YWCA. He further noted that she has chosen not to appear, thus, leaving the 125 decision up to the Commission as to whether the building should be sent to the Council or 126 not. Mrs. Choitz moved to send proposed local landmark, 802 N. Lafayette to the 127 Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the 128 motion. The motion passed unanimously. 129 130 2.2300 Portage Avenue — Riverview Cemetery 131 Mr. Oxian stated that proposed local landmark 2300 Portage should be tabled until May 132 to allow time for discussion between the owners and the Historic Preservation 133 Commission. Mrs. Choitz moved to table proposed local landmark, 2300 Portage 134 Avenue, until May 15, 2000. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion passed 135 unanimously. 136 137 138 3 139 3. 405 N. Main/ 207 Madison — Scottish Rite Temple 140 Mr. Oxian stated that proposed local landmark known as the Scottish Rite Temple, be 141 tabled until May to allow the owners to meet with the Commission. Mrs. Choitz moved 142 to table proposed local landmark, 405 N. Main/ 207 Madison, until May 15, 2000. Mrs. 143 Sporleder seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 144 145 4.427 N. Main — Masonic Temple 146 Mr. Oxian noted that proposed local landmark known as the Masonic Temple, should be 147 tabled until May to allow the owners to meet with the Commission. Mrs. Choitz moved 148 to table proposed local landmark, 427 N. Main, until May 15, 2000. Mrs. Sporleder 149 seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 150 151 5.53233 Fir Road — Cheerhart Farmhouse 152 Mr. Huff, owner of 53233 Fir Road, stated that he was against the landmarking of his 153 house because he feels it would be too restrictive. He sighted the development of the 154 area and the possible conversion to commercial property as reasons why the property 155 should not be landmarked. He also noted the fact that the property might be annexed into 156 Mishawaka within the next few years. Mr. Oxian stated that rezoning to commercial is 157 not a problem, however, a concern would be that the house would be annexed into 158 Mishawaka. Mr. Huff stated that several acres around their house have been annexed and 159 that if they needed to replace their sewer system Mishawaka would likely annex their 160 property and tie it into the citys' sewer system. Mr. Oxian noted that if landmarked 161 property is annexed into Mishawaka the historic designation is terminated. He further 162 noted that the Commission has agreements with various cities within St. Joseph County 163 that if a county landmark is annexed into their city limits it would remain a landmark, 164 however, such an agreement does not currently exist with Mishawaka. There was more 165 discussion over the fact that there are numerous commercial structures in the city and 166 county that are landmarked. Mr. Huff again expressed his concern that landmarking 167 might adversely affect their property if it were rezoned to commercial. He sighted the 168 need for parking lots and new landscaping as potential problems if the property wase 169 landmarked. Mr. Oxian stated that the Commission often approves parking lots signs, 170 etc. He further noted that the Commission takes all aspects of commercial needs into 171 account when making decisions regarding proposed changes to landmarks, including 172 large additions. Mr. Huff noted that he does not plan to sell any time soon but the 173 possibility does exist and he does not want landmark designation to hamper a future sale. 174 Mrs. Sporleder stated that she would hate to lose the house, which would be possible if it 175 is not protected. Mr. Huff stated that he would not allow someone to demolish the house, 176 however, a future owner may want to move it to a new location. Mr. Ujdak expressed his 177 concern over the house being bulldozed for future commercial structures. Mr. Huff again 178 stated that he and his wife would not allow a future owner to demolish the house, by 179 insisting that they apply for historic designation at the point of purchase. Mr. Oxian 180 stated that Mr. Huff could always donate the facade to the Commission. This would 181 protect the house even if it were annexed into Mishawaka. Mr. Huff asked if the fagade 182 meant only the front. Mrs. Choitz stated that by donating the fagade would mean all 183 sides. Mr. Huff stated that he would be interested in donating the facade versus 184 landmarking the site. 4 185 Mrs. Choitz noted that nearly all of Lincolnway East is commercial and a large majority 186 is a Local Historic District, with which the Commission works very closely. She further 187 noted that the owners asked to be designated and has since become a popular place to 188 locate a business. Mr. Huff asked if the Commission could send him information on 189 fagade easements. Mrs. Saunders stated that the staff would compile a packet of 190 information and send it to Mr. Huff. Mrs. Sporleder moved to table proposed local 191 landmark, 53233 Fir Road, until August 21, 2000. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. 192 The motion passed unanimously. 193 194 6. 51991 Ash — Smith Farmhouse 195 Mrs. Saunders presented the staff report and circulated photographs. She further noted 196 that the owners have not responded to any of the Commissions correspondence. Mr. 197 Ujdak moved to send proposed local landmark, 51991 Ash, to the County Council with a 198 favorable recommendation. Mr. Helmus seconded the motion. The motion passed 199 unanimously. 200 201 7. 14309 Adams Road — Metzger Farmhouse 202 Mrs. Saunders presented the staff report and circulated photographs. She also noted that 203 the owner has signed a consent form for landmarking of his property at 14309 Adams 204 Road. Mr. Weiner moved to send proposed local landmark, 14309 Adams Road, to the 205 County Council with a favorable recommendation. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. 206 The motion passed unanimously. 207 208 III. Regular Business 209 A. Approval of Minutes 210 Mr. Ujdak moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the 211 motion. The motion passed unanimously. 212 213 B. Treasurer's Report 214 Mrs. Hostetler moved to accept the treasurer's report. Mr. Ujdak seconded the motion. 215 The motion passed unanimously. 216 217 C. Correspondence. 218 None. 219 220 D. Committee Reports 221 1. Historic District 222 None. 223 224 2. Historic Landmarks 1St Reading 225 Mr. Oxian noted that proposed local landmarks: 1136 N. Notre Dame, 3002 Buckingham, 226 52173 Ash Road, have been dropped as proposed local landmarks at the owner's request. 227 He further noted that 3020 Buckingham and 50157 Clover Road would be up for second 228 reading on May 15, 2000. 229 5 230 Mr. Oxian stated that meetings are being arranged for all interested parties to save the 231 Natatorium. 232 3. Standards and Maintenance. 233 None. 234 235 E. Staff Reports 236 l.Staff Approved Certificates 237 See attachments 238 239 240 2. Legal 241 Mrs. DeRose noted that Charlotte Pfeifer had asked her to look into the stipulations on 242 the deed for the Natatorium. She stated that in her research she found it to be clear that if 243 the property is not used as a natatorium then the property reverts back to the original 244 owners heirs. 245 Mr. Ujdak asked if there were any living heirs. Mrs. DeRose stated that she did not know 246 if any heirs still exist, however, it's the City's duty to investigate. She further noted that 247 it is a very classic restrictive deed. 248 249 Mrs. DeRose announced that she has been promoted to the Chief Assistant City Attorney, 250 which gives her more duties causing her to step down as the full time attorney for the 251 Historic Preservation Commission. She stated that Cheryl Greene would be the 252 Commission's new full time attorney with Mrs. DeRose as a back up attorney. 253 254 3. Miscellaneous Activities & Grants 255 None. 256 257 IV. Old Business 258 Mr. Oxian stated that a meeting was held concerning the streetlights on East Wayne 259 Street to discuss various problems with the project. He went on to read a letter from the 260 Director of Public Works thanking the Commission for working with them to solve the 261 various snags in the project, such as the cracked pole. In the letter the Director stated that 262 Public Works would repair the cracked pole on the island near Twyckenham and would 263 offer the owners on Sunnyside, Jacob and Esther the placement of bushes to buffer the 264 impact of the utility boxes. Mr. Oxian noted that the final issue that could not be agreed 265 upon was what to do about the new poles in the district that are missing the collar 266 elements. He noted that the Public Works Director has requested that since they do not 267 currently have enough collars for all the poles, that those poles already in place be left as 268 is and that any poles installed in the future would have the collar. Mr. Oxian stated that 269 he would like Commission members to go out and look at the streetlights in the East 270 Wayne Street District so that the Commissioners can make an informed vote on the topic 271 next month. He went on to note that the new poles are not made with collars and that the 272 City would have to have them specially made. Mr. Oxian stated that the residence of 273 East Wayne like the new lights without the collars, however, the Historic Preservation 274 Commission Director, Mr. Talley, is adamant that the collars be installed on all fixtures. 275 He further stated that the remaining seven original poles in the district would retain their C 276 collars. Mr. Ujdak asked what the collar was made of. Mrs. Choitz stated that they were 277 made of cast iron. Mr. Ujdak asked who has possession of the mold for the collar. 278 Mr. Oxian stated that the City of South Bend owns the mold for the collars; however, to 279 install them would require all the new poles to be removed, collars attached and poles 280 reinstalled. Mrs. Choitz expressed concern that if the Commission lets the poles remain 281 with out the collars that the City will continue to drop the collar in future districts. Mr. 282 Ujdak asked what the cost per unit for the collars would be. Mr. Oxian stated that he did 283 not have a dollar figure. Mrs. Choitz asked if the collar was decorative. Mr. Oxian stated 284 that it was a plain collar that raised the light fixture off of the pole. Mrs. Choitz stated 285 that once the Commission approves the poles without the collars then there will never be 286 a pole with collars again. Mr. Helmus stated that Public Works should put together a 287 complete cost analysis for making the collar and installing it for the Comission before a 288 vote is taken. Mr. Ujdak concurred with Mr. Helmus that the Commission needs to know 289 the cost of adding the collars. Mr. Oxian noted that there was a cost over run for this 290 project. Mrs. DeRose stated that the collars might have to wait for the next budget. Mr. 291 Ujdak stated that the budget for next year would be made with in the next few months. 292 Mrs. Hostetler stated that by approving the poles with out the collars would set a 293 precedent. Mr. Weiner, Mr. Ujdak and Mrs. Choitz agreed with Mrs. Hostetler and stated 294 that the collars have to be added. Mrs. Hostetler stated that the Commission has been 295 having difficulty with the Engineering Department for quite a while and the Commission 296 has to take a stand now. Mr. Oxian asked what the Commission wanted him to say to the 297 Director of Public Works. Mrs. Hostetler stated that the Commission needs to know the 298 cost of the collar and its installation. She further noted that Public Works should be 299 prepared to make the collars a part of next year's budget. Mr. Oxian stated that some of 300 the collars could be taken off of the old light fixtures. Mrs. Sporleder stated that if the 301 collars were removed from the old lights then new collars would have to made for those 302 poles if they are to be used in the future. Mrs. Choitz noted that Mr. Oxian should ask for 303 a completion date if the collars are to be installed. Mrs. Choitz also noted that Mr. Oxian 304 should get everything in writing. 305 306 V. New Business 307 None. 308 309 VI. Hearing of Visitors 310 Ms. DeLauriers, of River Bend Historic District, made a presentation regarding the traffic 311 and noise problem caused by national exposure this particular portion of the St. Joseph 312 River has gotten regarding fishing for salmon. She further noted the following problems; 313 difficulty for residents to park, traffic congestion, noise, littering and damage to Leeper 314 Park grass as well as blocking residents view of the river which is why most residents 315 moved there. Mrs. DeLauriers stated that she was petitioning to make it no parking/tow- 316 away zone along the river side of the road since it is already resident only parking on the 317 other side. She presented the situation to the Commission via video. After the completion 318 of the video which illustrated the fact that the police do not inforce the existing two hour 319 parking restrictions, they are in fact very friendly and accommodating to the violating 320 fishermen. Mrs. DeLauriers noted that the existing parking lot in Leeper Park is too 321 small, under used and is often filled with debris. She suggested that the existing parking 7 322 space be enlarged, in a way that would be sensitive to the park and would accommodate 323 parking for the fisherman, who bring tourist dollars to the community. There was some 324 discussion over a concrete grate type of parking surface that prevents cars from damaging 325 grass and tree roots and may be the perfect solution for extended parking in Leeper Park. 326 She also noted that she has shown this video and presented the problem to the Mayor and 327 the Police Chief. The Commission concurred with Ms. DeLauriers that there is definitely 328 a problem that needs solving and that there may be a way to expand the parking in Leeper 329 Park to handle the cars that are currently parking along Riverside Drive. 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 VII. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters None. IV. Adjournment Mr. Oxian moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:29pm. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Historic Preservation Commission Of South Bend and St. Joseph Country, I "- - ATTEST: