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lIZZ ,. ;�. AGENDA OF THE •AUGUST 2001 MEETING E { 7th Floor County -City Building County Commissioners Conference Rm t Monday, August 20, 2001 7:30 pm I. Call To Order z II. Public Hearing �_ A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1.2001 -0323, 513 River Ave. - fence 2.2001— 0713, 13271 Adams Rd. - doors & siding Vj 0i0_1 2.745 Leland III. Regular Business 3.2001— 0731, 635 LWE - fence 4.2001 -0801, 1150 LWE - garage 5.2001 -0803, 549 Edgewater - windows & shrubs 6.2001 -0806, 729 LWE - doors & rail 7.2001 -0808, 516 River Ave. - deck & landscaping 8.2001 -0810, 1021 Riverside Dr. - rear addition 9.2001 -0815, Angela Bridge, renovation B. Proposed Local Landmarks, 2nd Reading 1. Chester Street Lights (2) A. Approval of Minutes (July) B. Treasurer's Report C. Correspondence D. Committee Reports 1. Historic Districts a. Liaison Appointments 2. Historic Landmarks First Reading b. 1114 LWW 3. Standards & Maintenance a. Violation and/or Minimum Maintenance letters (see attachment) E. Staff Reports 1. CofA Staff Approvals 2. Legal 3. Miscellaneous Activities & Grants a. Approval of Brochures b. Studebaker Booklet IV. Old Business A. Madison School Project Report B. Amendment I V. New Business A. 721 LWE VI. Hearing of Visitors VII. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters VIII. Adjournment July 10, 2001 13271 ADAMS RD GRANGER, INDIANA 46530 219- 277 -1375 FAX 243 -7650 MATERIALS REQUIRED: 6' French door sample ad attached Siding may need to be replaced. Advise type if required. Remove crossbuck screen door and interior door with new French Door (6') Remove current Install new header, replace inside wall as needed Will require several 2 x 4 8' and 2 2 x 6 8' for header. Cost estimate less than 500.00 Sincerely, ichael C. Wheeler I --- � °[ � A z w as �- 0 Q >" Q z 0 V z �; M 0 0 N f�l N _A "� South Bend and St. Joseph County HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 227 WEST JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 -1830 John Oxian, President Phone: 219-235-9798 Fax: 219-235-9578 e -mail: historic @michiana.org IlNSPECTION "ORT Date: Application Number: Property Location: Property Owner: District Designation: Rating: August 6, 2001 1150 LWE South Bend, Indiana Marvin & Mary Ann Kwiecinski LWE Historic District Contributing Rhonda Saunders, Director Mr. And Mrs. Kwiecinski has requested the demolition of their garage located behind their property. Because of its age, there are no real foundation footings. Buildup of the surrounding earth lets the water enter the garage. The floor does suffer from cracking. There is also some loose clapboards, but should be easily repaired. The original garage doors have been removed. The overall condition of the structure is very sound but in need of painting. The roof decking is constructed of five -inch lumber and the shingles, which fit the period, are in what appear to be excellent shape. The structure measurers 12'4" wide by 18'3" deep. The peak of the roofline is 107". The door opening is 8' and the depth for the parking space is 17'. It is my recommendation that the existing building is retained and a new garage door, appropriate for the era, and be used as a replacement. There should be room for another structure of two stalls to be constructed adjacent to the existing garage. Respectfully submitted, Wayne R. Doolittle Inspector, Historic Preservation Commission Saving The History Of South Bend & St. Joseph County By Protecting The Irreplaceable COMMISSIONERS Martha Choitz Richard Helmus Jerry Weiner (Treasurer) Mary Jane Chase Catherine Hostetler (Vice- President) Gerald Ujdak (Secretary) Richard Morrison Joann Sporleder (Historic Architect) Thomas Bodnar(Attorney) T - f VR ks = 77' N 6 Iq 0 er 6 Iq 0 O� .t i > mllrj� t,s.4� z Cr ' - + <- r+� � a r '.. r -t+ �� -8 •.�. e� <•r »�f.��._ ,. €. a , ; :u: ;:.+e. ��'�; Vii. _ l� � rte",.`:;" <�. �r 17 � „ t �• ' 3.,. .i � >.s'.. =� .ri�ascrrs. + +ci 3v.wa^ -^. �� r ,�..° � ,��' - -x : � - - , a ) s c • -t`"�, �; : } :� F.: s.w;"`' c., j .�.: _,csrY' _r- 1 +" udae' � �h " " , S$ " �� � .7 r , :�:Id '' :r rri , °�`1 h r�. �, y ?."g :ti� - : � " "• zt w s .r .+ i y �` ME • �'` �' v J •�' r � :, mow . 's.`� i jl .� .�•'� 1 � ` Ar � L" '.c �'" � �� . � �.. X ( ,'�..�!'� -Y ♦ • . - -+v!1 � /nom .� :, • r" �,e• ' 1 1•w r + r y • . .w....v., t. 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J ' _ z of 0 <UZ CO 0 U1 M M O m�N M L N c 0 ¢ Co� N O mZ �nv— a)- d: N � m 7N O 69 CO 818101 A2 MSB00246 0 E IJi�J 1- C 0 U 00 J " kD Nr (D Z L M U.J' Ln M M co rn Ln re ON M N rIj new asphalt shingles to match existing new wood trim, fascia and soffits to match existing new wood double hung window, similar to existing 0 (D :2 4)z W O a) CC new wood clapboard siding to match existing Ca 0 U) 8/8101 Northwest Elevation -A3 #SB00246 1 it 4 �� ^'�'��'��� ;-;-- ��,.� � � � +` .. 'V I , oll 1 -1 0 P//� !!! WEST NORTH SHORE LHD The site of the West North Shore Local Historic Dis- trict, along the St. Joseph River, figured prominently in the city's history. In this area, Pierre Navarre estab- lished a trading post in 1820, to be followed by Samuel Leeper Jr.'s development of what became one of South Bend's first suburbs. �G mil.. �''' • '� RIVERSIDE DRIVE LHD The Riverside Drive District exhibits a century of archi- tectural styles found throughout South Bend. Developed between 1902 and 1918, many of the city's professionals and business peo- I milled Riverside Drive home, including the well- n architect, Enos Austin. RIVER BEND LHD The River Bend Local His- toric District was platted by prominent local real estate moguls, Hammond and Whitcomb, in 1903. By 1920 the predominantly middle - class neighborhood had de- veloped into a collection of buildings reflective of a spe- cific era of South Bend's ar- chitectural history, namely from the turn of the century to World War I. 1 pl''CgJi 1 ` R PARK ►� ►�!� I WE NORTH ST. JOSEPH LHD The North St. Joseph Street Local His- toric District was platted in 1903 by developers, Hammond & Whitcomb. The neighborhood developed quickly, with a large number if the residents engaged in the construction field. The most prominent of which, was Chris- tian Soens, owner of a local brickyard. J f TAYLOR'S FIELD LHD The Taylor's Field District ' was originally a 90 acre "oak barren" owned by South Bend co- founder, Colonel Lathrop Taylor. [ His children platted the area in 1893 and owned some of the first homes 13MIsou ST built in the area. By 1905 the neighborhood was largely inhabited by the South Bend's Industrial Giants, such as, Lydia Studebaker - Chillas and Charles H. Murdock. nE]n [] ❑ [1000❑ J I �d EAST WAYNE STREET LHD The East Wayne Street Local Historic District encom- passes the central portion of Whitcomb and Keller's original Sunnymede Development of 1925. Seventy percent of the homes in the district were built between 1925 and 1930. Whitcomb and Keller modeled their development after the neighborhood design principals of the English Garden Cities movement, featuring the use of curvilinear and tree -lined streets and emphasis on open spaces and park areas. EDGEWATER PLACE LHD The Edgewater Place District began its development around 1871. In 1919, Prominent local developers, Whitcomb & Keller, subdivided the area as one of their first commercial enter- prises. Both men also lived in the neighborhood, as did many other local merchants and busi- nessmen. LINCOLNWAY EAST LHD The Lincolnway East District developed along the road that became part of one of the na- tion's earliest coast -to -coast highway systems. The turn-of- 'the- century neighborhood be- gan in 1888 when Jacob Leer subdivided his family's farm. Jacob's son, Delmar, contin- ued the development of the area and built his own house at 1222 Lincolnway East. s� OI SO 6 1ANA AVE / f - 1 n HISTORY OF SOUTH BEND In 1820, Pierre Navarre settled along the St. Joseph River, followed by other fur traders including Lathrop Taylor and Alexis Coquillard, two men who figured prominently into South Bend's development. By 1830, St. Joseph County was organized and South Bend's popula- tion had grown to 128. The platting of South Bend occurred the following year in the traditional grid pattern. Incorporation of South Bend took place in 1835 and, in that same year, work began on a dam and power races along the St. Joseph River which was completed in 1844. With the power of the river harnessed, the advent of the railroad, and other factors, South Bend became an industrial center. Professionals, business people and work- ers began building homes, many of which are part of today's historic districts. By 1922, South Bend's population equaled more than 85, 000 and the city covered an area of approximately sixteen square miles. Ill�l Chamber of Commerce published a book year entitled, South Bend World Fame which touted South Bend as a "world known in- dustrial and commercial city... in the fertile and picturesque St. Joseph Valley." The book de- scribed the cities commercial and industrial en- terprises as well as a few of prominent citizens. In the last twenty years, local citizens and public officials have become aware of the importance of historic structures and sites as part of the areas cultural heritage. HISTORY CONTINUED.... Since 1973 over 6, 000 buildings Me been identified by the Commission as being his- torically and architecturally important. Of these several have been recommended for protection by historic landmark and district status. Please keep in mind when touring Lo- cal Historic Districts and/or Local Landmarks the majority of the build- ings are private residences which are not open to the public Please respect the owners' privacy and do not tres- pass. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Office Location: 125 S. Lafayette, 1 st Floor Mailing Address: 227 West Jefferson Blvd. South Bend IN 46601 Phone: 219- 235 -9798 Fax: 219- 235 -9578 Email: historic @michiana.org u rt 'iu SOUT BIRD'S 1 0CAi HISTORIC 01STRICTS • HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND & ST. JOSEPH COUNTY 2001 HISTORIC PRESER VATION COMMISSION In 1973, the Historic Preservation Com- mission was established by the South Bend Com- mon Council and the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners as a public agency to survey, iden- tify, plan for and recommend historic districts and landmarks. Designation of historic landmarks and districts serves to safeguard the cultural, social, and architectural heritage of the city and county by providing a means to preserve the built environ- ment The primary function of the Commission is to identify and protect buildings, structures, sites, and objects which are architecturally or his- torically significant. The Historic Preservation Commission makes recommendations to the Common Council or the County Council for landmarks and districts which are then created by the passage of an ordi- nance. Once a landmark or district is designated, the Commission serves as the agency which ad- ministers the architectural standards required l the designation. To date, approximately 175 Local Land- marks, eight local districts, and six National Regis- ter districts have bee designated in neighborhoods throughout the city and county. A district is a geo- graphically definable area with a significant con- centration of buildings united by past events, de- sign, material or related historical associations. The eight local districts that can be found in South Bend are: West North Shore, Riverside Drive, River Bend, North St. Joseph, Taylor's Field, Edgewater Place, Lincolnway East and East Wayne Street. HISTORIC STRUCTURES 113 W. NORTH SHORE DRIVE This house was the first to be built in this district. It was constructed in 1888, in the Carpenter style, as a wedding present from Samuel Leeper to his son, Samuel Jr. Mr. Leeper Sr., was a prominent land owner and pioneer of South Bend, his son was the owner of a brick yard that supplied bricks for various structures at Notre Dame as well as for the fast paved roads in South Bend. 209 W. NORTH SHORE DRIVE Joseph & F1ore— Neff built this Dutch Colonial s t in 1905. Mr. Neff helped nrQanize several dif- nt trust companies in Northern Indiana, among were the American Trust Company, The Home Improvement Company and the Twin City Realty Company. The Neff s resided here until 1912 when the property was sold to Arthur Russell, owner and operator of a chain of funeral homes in South Bend. DISTRICT MAP i2r NORTH SHORE DRIVE is 0 This Mission Revival style house was built in 19� by Henry and Clara Hoover. Mr. Hoover was a whole sale lumberman. The couple lived in the house until their deaths, at which time it was inherited by their son, Henry Jr. Mr. Hoover Jr., continued to re- side in the family home until 1995. Z Q ., U 2 229 W. NORTH SHORE DRIVE W e les A. Dolph constructed this Tudor Revival house in 1910. Mr. Dolph dealt in household goods and stoves as well as real estate and develop- ment. He later became Vice President of the Mer- chant's National Bank, later renamed the National Bank and Trust. �(n _ 305 W. NORTH SHORE DRIVE Harvey Elwood Dalton bought this property in 1919 for $5,000.00 and built a Colonial Revival style house on the site three years later. Mr. Dalton began his career in Detroit, Michigan, with the Interna- tional Harvester and later as a statistician for Packard Motor Company. In 1912 he joined the Studebaker Corporation in South Bend, Indiana, as an account- ant. He was eventually promoted to comptroller in 1928 and retired in the 1940s. 325 W. NORTH SHORE DRIVE This is one of the few known Sears & Robuck cata- log houses in South Bend, Indiana. It is called th "Magnolia" and was built by Max Stryker in 192 In the mid- 1920's Mr. Stryker and his cousin, Ha Shroff, organized the Federated Teacher's Service Corporation which published music and operated a service organization for music teachers. Mr. Stryker resided in this house until his death in 1951. HISTORIC STRUCTURES CONTINUED 425 W. NORTH SHORE DRIVE This Tudor Revival style house was built in 1927 by Albert A. Fulk. Mr. Fulk was employed at the George Wyman Company until 1894 when he opened a dry goods store on S. Michigan Street. In 1921 he started a wholesale underwear and hosiery business as well as a dairy farm. He and his wife, Bernice Shivley -Fulk, resided at this address until 1959. 433 W. NORTH SHORE DRIVE J I and Susan Cholis constructed this Ranch style se in 1975. The couple resided here until 1985 n the property was sold to Keith Egan, a profes- sor at South Michigan College. Mr. Egan owned the house for three years, selling it in 1988 to Wil- liam Starck, an insurance agent for Starck Insurance Company. HPC Historic Preservation Commission Office Location: 125 S. Lafayette, 1 st Floor Office Mailing Address: 227 West Jefferson Blvd. South Bend IN 46601 Phone: 219- 235 -9798 Fax: 219-235-9578 Email: historic @michiana.org is • WEST NO RTH SHORE LoCAL HISTOR1C DISTRICT • HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND & ST. JOSEPH COUNTY 2001 NEIGHBORHOOD HISTORY West North Shore Local Historic District was desig- nated by ordinance in 1978. Although this collection of residences is primarily a product of the early twentieth century, the land on which the district stands is thought to have been first used by Native Americans as a place to fish and camp and then in 1820 by Pierre Navarre, the area's first non - native resident, for the location of his trading post (the cabin now in Leeper Park). The land was eventually sold to South Bend pioneer, Samuel Leeper, in 1866. Mr. Leeper constructed the first house on this land in 1888 as a wedding present for his son, Samuel Jr. The house is located at 113 W. North Shore Drive. Samuel Leeper Jr. sold the land in 1893 to the Home Improvement Company who plated the property in 1903, calling it the Navarre Place Addition to South Bend. The subdivision quickly became a stylish place for tial homes owned by prominent citizens such as, Judge Thomas Slick; Solon Rider, Vice President Home Im- provement Company and Dr. Edwin Lent, organizer of the South Bend Clinic. The district consists of Queen Anne, Carpenter, Mission, Italian Renaissance, Prairie, Classical, Tudor, Colonial Revival, Dutch Colonial and Ranch styles of architecture. HISTORIC STRUCTURES 909 RIVERSIDE DRIVE This house was constructed in 1909, by famous local architect, Ennis Austin, of the firm Austin & Sham - bleau. This prominent partnership was responsible for designing many of the residential as well as com- mercial properties in South Bend. Mr. Austin utilized many innovative as well as quirky design techniques when creating this house. He resided here with his studio located over the garage until 1913 when it was sold to Carl Ross, president of Burnoil Engine Com- pany. DISTRICT MAP RIVERSIDE HISTORIC DISTRICT JULY. 1998 975 RIVERSIDE DRIVE This house was built in 1918 by Charles E. Baile— salesman for the Cadillac Motor Sales Company — and his wife, Louise Perkins, resided here for two years, selling the property in 1920 to Eleanor Ste- phenson. Ms. Stephenson married Edward Peacock, a purchasing agent for the Stephenson Underwear Mills, in 1921. 1007 RIVERSIDE DRIVE This Tudor Revival style house was constructed in 1903 for George Cutter. Mr. Cutter was an electrical specialist who owned and operated the George Cutter t Company. This Company supplied all of the ==s for South Bend as well as for various towns throughout the country. It was one of the nations premier lighting corporations. Mr. Cutter lived at this address until 1912 when it was sold to Dr. Charles Vickery.. 944 RIVERSIDE DRIVE This Dutch Colonial Revival style residents was de- signed by local architect, W.W. Schneider and b in 1903 by Charles P. Drummond. Mr. Drummo� local attorney, owned the property until 1923 when he sold it to William "Riley" Hinkle, owner of Hinkle Motor Company. 962 RIVERSIDE DRIVE Calvin Clauer commissioned architect, W.W. Schnei- 40 n 1913 to design and build a home for his family. Clauer, a local jeweler, resided her a until his death in 1914. Mrs. Clauer, who remarried in 1921 to David Berglund, continued to live at this address until 1927. This Queen Anne style house is the oldest house in this district. It was built in 1898 and moved to its present location in 1912 by owners, Edward and Deborah Twomey. Mr. Twomey came to South Bend in 1902 as the agency manager for the Equi= ble Life Insurance Company. He lived in this house until his death in 1917 at which time the house passed to his wife. 916 RIVERSIDE DRIVE HISTORIC STRUCTURES CONTINUED 1012 RIVERSIDE DRIVE I Ills house was built in 1920 by Frank Gilmer, an attorney with the firm Shively, Gilmer, Arnold & Doror. Mr. Gilmer sold the house in 1927 to Leslie Morehouse, the editor of the South Bend Tribune. He owned the property until 1937 when it was sold to Duncan O'Coner, superintendent of South Bend Lathe. 1059 RIVERSIDE DRIVE This Bungalow style abode was built in 1914 by Edgar and Violet Rohrer, owners of a grocery store located at 412 N. Lafayette Street. Mr. Rohrer died qtly after the house was completed. Violet con- ed to reside there with their daughter until 1942. Miss Violet Rohrer, daughter of Edgar and Violet, was a teacher, she resided at this address until 1988. HPC Historic Preservation Commission Office Location: 125 S. Lafayette, 1 st Floor Office Mailing Address: 227 West Jefferson Blvd. South Bend IN 46601 Phone: 219- 235 -9798 Fax: 219- 235 -9578 Email: historic @michiana.org • • RIVERSIDE DRIVE OCAL HISTOR1C DIST • HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND & ST. JOSEPH COUNTY 2001 NEIGHBORHOOD HISTORY Riverside Drive Local Historic District was design — by ordinance in 1985. Riverside Drive is a relative— intact example of an early Twentieth - Century middle - class residential development. The area was located northwest of the original town of South Bend and re- mained undeveloped until the latter half of the Nine- teenth-- Century. Development began when Horatio Chapin's successors platted the Chapin Place Addition in 1890 on land that had been the family estate. The neighborhood grew quickly between 1902 and 1918 when eighty-one percent of the residences were built. The oldest building (circa 1898) constructed in this dis- trict is the Queen Ann style house located at 1007 Riv- erside Drive. The rapid growth of the area can be attrib- uted to three factors, one, the easy access to the streetcar line, two, the scenic views of the St. Joseph River and three, the creation of Leeper Park in 1895. The early residents of this district represented a cross section of the community including professionals, busi- ness owners and skilled workers. Among them we r� three mayors, W. Riley Hinkle, Jessie Pavey and II George Schosk. The district consists of Queen Anne, Prairie, American Four - Square, Colonial Revival, Dutch Colonial, Bungalow and Period Revival styles of architecture. • Q &A CONTINUED Although tax benefits are available for National Regis- ter listed properties and the buildings are protected from adverse effects of federally funded projects, in- clusion in the National Register provides no controls against private demolition or inappropriate alterations. A local historic district is established by a local ordi- nance by either the Common Council or County Coun- cil. The Historic Preservation Commission and their staff work with the neighborhood residents to estab- lish standards which specify types of appropriate exte- rior changes or other alterations to the district's visual character. The Historic Preservation Commission then reviews applications for exterior alterations, public improvements, new buildings, signage, demolitions, and other related changes in the district. MW IS A LOCAL DISTRICT FORMED? There are two ways to form a local historic district, one, the interested neighborhood must submit an ap- plication to the Historic Preservation Commission of- fice, two, the Historic District Committee, a subcom- mittee of the Historic Preservation Commission nomi- NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATED METHOD After the application has been accepted by the Com- mission, the Commission and the staff will work with the neighborhood group to explain historic district des- ignation to area residents and prepare district stan- dards. Once the standards are approved by the resi- dents they must then choose be- tween which of two designation �\ ,procedures they wish to follow. The first requires a vote and the HPC works with property owners. second, a public hearing. If method one is chosen, a vote of all property owners is taken. If 51% of the property owners vote favorably for the historic district designa- tion, the Historic Preservation Commission will submit an ordinance for historic district status to the proper Council. If method number two is chosen then the Commission will submit an application to the appropri- ate Council requesting historic district designation.• Council will then hold a first reading after which the proposed district is handed back to the Commission which then has 90 days to hold a public hearing. If the Commission approves the nomination the proposal will be returned to the Council for further hearings. nates an area for designation. COMMISSION INITIATED METHOD The Historic District Committee, a sub - committee of the Commission, reviews a particular areas eligibility for designation as an historic district then submits its findings to the Commission for review. If the Commis- sion approves the Committees nomination, the staff will set up neighborhood meetings to discuss the desig- nation with property owners. The Commission then holds a public hearing where all interested parties may voice their approval or opposition to the designation. The Commission takes into advisement all comments and recommendations then votes to either recommend the proposed district to the proper Council or with- draws the nomination. The Commission will then schedule neighborhood meetings to create guidelines for the proposed district. When the guidelines are complete the Historic Preservation Commission will submit an ordinance to the appropriate Council for his- toric district designation. The Council will vote on the designation after the ordinance has had first and sec- ond readings. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF LOCAL HISTORIC O TRICT DESIGNATION? A while stabilizing the neighborhood and direct- ing growth by encouraging maintenance, and discouraging inappropriate changes. WILL I BE ABLE TO MAKE CHANGES TO MY HOUSE ONCE THE AREA BECOMES A LO- CAL HISTORIC DISTRICT? Yes, local designation does allow the property owner to make changes to his /her property. However the changes are regulated through preservation standards adopted by the neighbor- i� hood. The Historic Preser- vation Commission and the Commission's Staff will work with the property owners and /or their architect or contractor to come up with the best solu- tions for the proposed changes, alterations, and additions WHAT ARE PRESERVATION STANDARDS? Preservation standards are the guidelines that protect the integrity and cohesiveness of the neighborhood. The standards are written by the property owners in the local district with the aid of the Historic Preservation Commission. Local historic district designation c protects the architectural and visual character of an area. It controls • changes and channels progress by ! protecting the integrity of the build- ings and the cohesiveness of the Historic designa- area according to the standards tion promotes adopted by the neighborhood. Lo- stability and growth. cal designation creates a sense of neighborhood and community pride, A while stabilizing the neighborhood and direct- ing growth by encouraging maintenance, and discouraging inappropriate changes. WILL I BE ABLE TO MAKE CHANGES TO MY HOUSE ONCE THE AREA BECOMES A LO- CAL HISTORIC DISTRICT? Yes, local designation does allow the property owner to make changes to his /her property. However the changes are regulated through preservation standards adopted by the neighbor- i� hood. The Historic Preser- vation Commission and the Commission's Staff will work with the property owners and /or their architect or contractor to come up with the best solu- tions for the proposed changes, alterations, and additions WHAT ARE PRESERVATION STANDARDS? Preservation standards are the guidelines that protect the integrity and cohesiveness of the neighborhood. The standards are written by the property owners in the local district with the aid of the Historic Preservation Commission. QUESTIONS &ANSWERS CONTINUED CAN A STRUCTURE BE TORN DOWN IN A LOCAL DIS- TRICT? -- tructure may be torn down in a local historic district only if it poses a threat to the health and safety of the residents of the area. Every effort will be made to prevent the demolition of sound structures in the area. DO PRESERVATION STANDARDS APPLY TO INTE- RIOR CHANGES? No, preservation standards apply only to the exterior of structures and the environment. Although there are no regulations for interiors, preserving original interior fea- tures is encouraged. IF I WANT TO BUILD A NEW STRUCTURE WILL I HAVE TO COPY EXISTING HISTORIC STRUCTURES IN THE LOCAL DISTRICT? No, new structures do not have to copy existing historic structures. However, they must comply with the standards regarding new construction in the district. Proportion, scale, and materials must be compatible with — rounding structures. WILL LOCAL DESIGNATION AFFECT MY PROPERTY TAXES? No, property will not be reassessed on the basis of historic district designation. DOES LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION CHANGE ZONING OR LAND USE? ! W __ .] Protecting The Irreplaceable F ' 1 Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County Office Location: 125 S. Lafayette, ist Floor Office Mailing Address: 227 West Jefferson Blvd. South Bend IN 46601 \� s / /// 1I/ Sol QUESTIONS &ANSWERS ABOUT LOCAL. HISTORIC DISTRICTS The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County was established in 1973 by the City of South Bend and St. Joseph County. The Com- mission's responsibilities include recommending local historic districts to the appropriate Councils. A local historic district offers WHAT IS AN HISTORIC DISTRICT An historic district is a geographically definable area with a significant concentration of buildings, structures sites, spaces or objects unified by past events, phys =! development, design, setting,materials, workmanship, a sense of cohesiveness, or related historic associa- tion. An historic district may be recognized by local designation or by listing on the National Register of Historic Places. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A NATIONAL REGISTER DISTRICT & A LOCAL DISTRICT? Phone: 219- 235 -9798 - _ -- - - - - -- —_ No, historic district designation does not change the Fax: 219- 235 -9578 A National Register Historic District is one that is listed Email: histodc@michiana.org by the U.S. Department of the Interior in the National zoning Of an area. RLS:zi ;Sgt -HPC - 5/2001 Pd Register of Historic Places. neighborhoods a method of protecting the special archi- tecture and aesthetic quali- ties of their areas. Listed be- low are several frequently Historic Districts can be asked questions and their commercial as well as residential & Industrial. answers about historic dis- trict designation. WHAT IS AN HISTORIC DISTRICT An historic district is a geographically definable area with a significant concentration of buildings, structures sites, spaces or objects unified by past events, phys =! development, design, setting,materials, workmanship, a sense of cohesiveness, or related historic associa- tion. An historic district may be recognized by local designation or by listing on the National Register of Historic Places. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A NATIONAL REGISTER DISTRICT & A LOCAL DISTRICT? Phone: 219- 235 -9798 - _ -- - - - - -- —_ No, historic district designation does not change the Fax: 219- 235 -9578 A National Register Historic District is one that is listed Email: histodc@michiana.org by the U.S. Department of the Interior in the National zoning Of an area. RLS:zi ;Sgt -HPC - 5/2001 Pd Register of Historic Places. DESIGNATION A Local Landmark can be a building, structure, object, site, or area in the City of South Bend or St Joseph County that is significant in the devel- opment, heritage, culture, or history of the area. The landmark must hold special value to the community. The value may be its architectural significance, uniqueness, materials or workman- ship, setting, or its relationship to an historical event, person or group. Buildings and structures must be rated eleven or higher on the city or county ft survey to become a Local Landmark. Landmarks can Include whole farms. WHAT DOES LANDMARK DESIGNATION MEAN? Landmark designation is an honor. The designa- tion signifies that the building, structure, object, site or area is important to the City of South Bend or St. Joseph County's development, heritage, culture or history. Landmark designation is one way in which to preserve an important part of our city and county's heritage for future generations. O e Preservation of Landmarks is accomplished through the use of Landmark Standards which are set by the Commission. Landmark Standards are designed to protect the integrity of the designated structure, ob- ject, building, site or area. A Certificate of Appropriate- ness is needed for any projects affecting the exterior of all buildings, structures, objects and landscaping. STEPS INVOLVED IN LANDMARK DESIGNATION There are several steps involved in designating a build- ing, structure, site, object or area as a Local Landmark. 1) Designating of a landmark begins when the His- toric Preservation Commission receives an applica- tion or nomination for landmark status from either the Landmarks Committee or property owner. After a building, structure, site, object, or area is nomi- nated it is evaluated by the Commission's Staff based on the following criteria: a) 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; b) its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship which represents an architectural characteristic or innovations: c) its educational value; d) its suitability for preservation; e) its location as the site of a significant historical event; and /or, f) its identification with the life of a person or persons of historical significance. 2) The owner of the property is notified of the nomination and is given a copy of the LandmarkStandards. Atthis time written consent is sought from the owner of the prop - Landmarks can erty, however, it is not re- Include forested quired. areas. 3) The Commission holds first reading on the designation at one of its regular monthly meet- ings. 4) The Commission holds second reading on the designation one month later. At this meeting the Commission Staff presents a written report to the Commission and recommends to either proceed or not to proceed with the designation. STEPS TO A LANDMARK CONTINUED... 5) The Commission submits its recom- mendation to the proper legislative body, either the Common Council or the County Council, in the form of an ordinance designating the building, structure, site, object or area as a landmark. 6) The Council holds first reading of the proposed ordinance. 7) The Council forwards the proposed ordinance to the Area Plan Commis- sion for comment. They return the proposed ordinance to the Council with recommendation. 8) The Council holds a public hearing/ second reading on the proposed ordi- nance and votes on the designation. 9) If the vote is favorable the structure, building, site, object or area is thus officially designated. The Commis- sion Staff notifies the owner and other Government Departments. For Further Information contact HPC Office at 235 -9798 R LS: z i pd is k 1 -H PC-5 /2001 LANDMARK DESIGNATION FOR SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Protecting The Irreplaceable 7St. 1 ic Preservation ission of South Bend oseph County Office Location: 125 S. Lafayette 1st Floor Office Mailing Address: 227 West Jefferson Blvd. South Bend IN 46601 Phone: 219 - 235 -9798 Fax: 219 - 235 -9578 Email: histodc@michiana.org STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: 2001 -0815 Property Location: Angela Bridge Property Owner: St. Joseph County Landmark or District Designation: LL Rating: S /11 RECOMMENDATION The Preservation Guidelines for Local Landmarks follow the Rehabilitation Model. Group B Standards This application was submitted at the last minute which is why the staff report does not include the historical significance. The County is proposing to rehabilitate the Angela Street Bridge by; repointing masonry in arch and piers, replace pavement, sidewalk, railing, cross beams and spandrel wall. They would also remove non - historic aluminum rail at curb line, install a decorative rail similar to existing, install crossbeams like those existing and coat all exposed concrete with new masonry. Please read the attached letters and review the renderings prior to the meeting, they will better explain the project. The staff has conferred with Mr. Oxian, Jeremy Risen of HLFI and Tom Cervone of Bernardin Lochmueller & Associates regarding various areas of concern in respect to this project. The staff finds that the applicant is willing to address our concerns (which are listed in the memo from Mr. Cervone) in a manner that would be sensitive to the bridges historical significance and architecture. If all previously discussed alterations are made the staff recommends approval. ANGELA BOULEVARD BRIDGE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY BRIDGE 211 OVER ST. JOSEPH RIVER SECTION 106 COORDINATION Section 106 Coordination began with Early Coordination Letters (documentation) sent to twenty - five review agencies on June 1, 2001 with a request for responses by August 1, 2001. Historic resource agencies sent such documentation and asked to comment were: Historic Preservation Commission John Oxian Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana Todd Zeiger Northern Indiana Historical Society Cheryl Taylor St. Joseph County Historian Mary Renshaw Society for the Preservation of Old Mills, Mishawaka Fred Beals Historic New Carlisle Susan Spier Osceola Historic Society Wendy Kelver- Sheets Michiana Jewish Historical Society Roger Birdsell As part of Early Coordination, we have received responses from the first three historic resource agencies (letters attached) and have had phone conversations with representatives of Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana and the staff of the Historic Preservation Commission. The following outline lists recommendations from these two agencies (in italics) and our response. 1. Renderings of the proposed bridge indicated that the proposed floor beams were one less in number per span as the original bridge. The aspect is important to the historic interests and we would like to see the same number and placement. We have reviewed this matter and have concluded that we can modify our placement of the beams to reflect the same number and the basic symmetry of the existing bridge. There is not adequate room at the crown of the arch in each span to place the floorbeam; however, we can provide an architectural treatment at this location that will look like the other floorbeams from the outside. The adjacent floorbeams will be 9 feet apart and this will be adequate to support the total slab span of 18 feet. We will place floorbeams at the piers in a position close to the original. Each span will be symmetrical and contain the same number of beams as presently exists. Design plans will be modified to reflect this request. 2. The Commission staff asked if the existing railing on the bridge could_ be salvaged and re -used in the rehabilitation of Angela Boulevard Bridge? The existing railing is a concrete railing, which was tied to the slab with reinforcing steel. The contractor must remove the entire slab as well as the floorbeams because of their deteriorated condition. Being made of reinforced concrete, they could not be easily removed, protected from damage during the removal process and reinstalled into the new slab. Consequently once the slab is poured, new railing will be placed. The decorative rail that we are proposing is the Railing Type TX, which has passed the crash tests at the Texas Transportation Institute and as such is allowed by FHWA (Federal Highway Administration). This rail was developed to provide an aesthetic pleasing railing on applications where bridge aesthetics is important. In fact, St. Joseph County has instituted a policy of using this rail on the bridges that cross the St. Joseph River in the City of South Bend. This railing, while not identical to the existing railing, has many of the same features and will present an appearance quite similar to the existing. 3. Renderings of the proposed bridge rail were given to staff members of the Commission and Historic Landmarks Foundation. There was a concern that the proposed rail was different in that the top of the vertical elements were not higher than the top of the rail. It was requested that the railing be modified to provide the nubs above the rail at these vertical elements. • We believe that we can modify the railing detail to provide this extra nub at these locations without altering the crash worthiness of the rail. The vertical post will align above each floorbeam as they do now. Rendering will be revised showing both the view from the stream and the view from above. Design plans will be modified to reflect this request. 4. The Historic Preservation Commission recommended reinstallation of the plaque in the same location as existing. End posts for the concrete bridge rail must be removed like the railing due to the removal of the floorslab. The End posts of the bridge will be rebuilt to the same dimension as before with a possible exception in depth to be compatible with the proposed railing. The existing plaques will be removed, stored and re- installed in a manner similar to the existing. A special provision will be developed for this request. S. The Historic Preservation Commission recommended that if the existing bridge rail could not be re -used, then they would like to see the existing railing on the curved wings at the end of the bridge remain. • Since these walls are attached to the wings, we can leave these in place since we essentially keep the wings intact. The existing rail on the wings will meet the end of the End Posts as described above in Item # 4. Field inspections indicate damage to the railing on the northwest wing and that portion will need to be replaced. A special provision will be written directing the contractor to protect the existing wing railing and to replace the damaged wing with a railing of the same dimensions and shape as the existing wing railing. A question was raised whether it would be feasible to use a portion of the bridge rail to replace the damaged portion of the wing railing. Unfortunately, the bridge railing is straight - and the wing railing is built on a curve. It would not be possible to take a portion of the existing straight concrete railing and bend it to the radius of the existing curved wing railing. 6. A special provision will be written directing the contractor in the work to be done to repoint the concrete at the pier ends. This provision will point out the importance of preserving the shape of the original. The Contractor will be directed to perform measurements of pier dimensions at pier locations, which have less deterioration. He will then prepare plans for providing the same shape. Once this is done and approved, he will be allowed to begin his work. Unsound concrete will be removed before he begins the process of repointing to duplicate the shape. C EM E e D � �`!lllllffou 22 June 2001 Bernardin- Lockmueller and Associates, Inc. Evelyn Orick . 6200 Vogel Road ' Evansville, IN 47715 Dear Ms. Orick, On behalf of Cheryl Taylor, Director of the Northern Indiana Historical Society, I would like to offer our approval of the compliance work pertaining to the early coordination for the rehabilitation of the Blvd. Bridge. From the report submitted, all possible historical and archaeological resources have been sought out and none found. Therefore, we see " no reason, but to endorse thisproject. Sincerely, At4a �4 . r. c ��.l IC `D Renee Kurtzweil Director of Collections JUN 2 2001 Northern Indiana Historical Society SUS WC5t Washington • South Bend. Indiana • :6601. 219 .235.9664 • F.' %' 219 .235. 9059 n- rn n-tir a -srn.l mm-- •••nTnn-1 nnnlrT me, 11 11 u u ii ii July 16, 2001 HISTORIC LANDMARKS FOUNDATION OF INDIANA Evelyn Orick Bemardin, Lochmueller and Associates, Inc. 6200 Vogel Road Evansville, IN 47715 -4006 Northern Regional Office Probst House 520 East Colfax Avenue - South Bend, Indiana 46617 219 232 4534 Fax: 219 232 5549 Re: Des. No. 9882100, Project No. 196 -0239 -OED; Angela Blvd. bridge rehabilitation Dear Ms. Orickc Thank you for providing me with the information packet regarding the proposed bridge rehabilitation in South Bend. I appreciate your consideration in involving our organization in the review of this project. This appears to be a good project, but I have some concerns about the bridge's final appearance. In particular, the replacement of the sidewalks, railings, and spandrel walls. The bridge is decorative, and I feel that it should be restored to its historic appearance. As long as the bridge retains its historic integrity I find no historic properties to be affected. It is important for you to know that my concern in the project areas is only with the built - environment, and does not include possible archaeological sites. For archaeological records for the sites, I suggest you contact the state historic preservation office. Also, the South Bend Historic Preservation Commission has designated the bridge a local landmark, so all changes to the bridge must be approved by that agency. If you have any questions regarding my findings or if changes are made to the current project, please let me know. Sincerely, *Zeiger Director, Nort fern Regional Office cc: John Carr, DI-TA Rhonda Saunders, South Bend historic Preservation Commission Mary Renshaw, St. Joseph Co. Historian Cheryl Bennett, Northern Indiana Center for History -,3 - OtD South Bend and St. Joseph County HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 227 WEST JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 -1830 Phone: 219-235-9798 Fax: 219 -235 -9578 e -mail: historic @michiana.org John Oxian, President July 9, , 2001 Bernardin Lochmueller & Assoc. Evelyn Orick 6200 Vogel Road Evansville, IN. 47715 -4006 A Certified Local Government Rhonda Saunders, Director Re: Early Coordination for the Rehabilitation of the Angela Blvd. Bridge, South Bend, IN. BLA Project #196- 0239 -OED INDOT DES #9882100;DEM- IW39(2) Dear Ms. Orick, I have received and reviewed your early coordination documentation for the Angela Street Bridge in South Bend, Indiana. The Angela Street Bridge is a Local Historic Landmark and as such anything done to this bridge must first be reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County. It is my understanding from reading your proposal that the entire top portion of the bridge will be re- moved and replaced while the lower portion or arches will be repaired in a manner that will not alter the ap- pearance of the bridge. If the removal of the top of the bridge is absolutely necessary would it be possible to save the existing railing and reuse it after the repairs are complete? If this is not possible will the railing be re- placed with a railing that is identical to the original? ^ ^t 't JUL 12 c�0011- Saving The History Of South Bend & St. Joseph County By Protecting The Irreplaceable COMMISSIONERS Martha Choitz Richard Helmus Jerry Weiner (Treasurer) Mary Jane Chase Catherine Hostetler (Vice- President) Gerald Ujdak (Secretary) Richard Morrison Joann Sporleder (Historic Architect) Thomas Bodnar(Attorney) The Commission wants to make certain that none of the architectural detail of this bridge is covered over, lost, altered, removed or harmed during this project and that any needed repairs or replacements are done in such a fashion as to be indistinguishable from the original. The Commission Staff as well as the President have many questions regarding this project that can only be answered by meeting with a representative and viewing com- pleted drawings and renderings of what the bridge currently looks like and what it will look like upon comple- tion. At this time the *staff feels that until more information is available a recommendation for this project can not be issued. Since this bridge is a landmark and requires review by the HPC I have enclosed an application for the needed Certificate of Appropriateness.. You will need to return it along with project documentation and renderings to the HPC office by the last Friday of the month to be on the agenda for the following months meeting. For a list of deadlines and meeting dates contact HPC Staff at 219 - 235 -9798 or email at historic @michiana.org. S' rely, su� on a aun rs, Director HPC CC: John Oxian, President HPC Jeremy Risen, HLFI File August 9, 2001 Indiana Department of Natural Resources Evelyn Orick Environmental Biologist Bernardin - Lochmueller & Associates, Inc.. 6200 Vogel Road Evansville, Indiana 47715 -4006 Federal Agency: Federal Highway Administration -0,e3 Frank O'Bannon, Governor Larry D. Macklin, Director Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology 402 W. Washington Street, W274 Indianapolis. IN 46204 -2739 PH: 3171232 -1646 FAX 317/232 -0693 dhp&@dnr.stste.io.us Re: Rehabilitation of the Angela Boulevard Bridge #211 crossing the St. Joseph River (Project #DEM- IW36[2]; Designation #9882100; DNR #8983) Dear Ms. Orick: Pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. § 4700 and 36 C.F.R. Part 800, the Indiana State Historic Preservation Officer ( "Indiana SHPO ") has conducted an analysis of the materials dated June 1, 2001, and received by the Indiana SHPO on June 14, 2001, for the above indicated project in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana. In our opinion, St. Joseph County Bridge 9211 is considered to be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places due to its engineering significance. The bridge was given a "NRC" rating by James L. Cooper, Ph.D., and published in his book entitled f Artistry and Ineenuity in Artificial $tone: Indiana's Concrete Bridees. 1900 -1924. Because the bridge is eligible for the National Register, a project that results in the physical destruction, damage or alteration of all or part of the bridge will necessitate a determination of adverse effect (see 36 C.F.R. 800.9[b][1]). To enable our office to provide views on effects in accordance with 36 C.F.R. § 800.4(d)(2), please provide the following information when it becomes available: 1) Assuming that the tie beams, rails, and spandrel walls are original, we believe that the removal of these features will diminish the integrity of the bridge. Please confirm whether these features were replaced in whole or in part in 1975. 2) According to the scope of work, the arches need to be repaired. Is it necessary to remove the existing spandrel walls in their entirety or if portions may be retained? 3) It appears that it may be possible to retain the existing concrete rails. As observed in photograph 5, there is already an existing metal safety rail. We recommend that the existing concrete rail be maintained and new safety rails be installed in the approximate location of the existing metal rails. If this is not feasible, please explain. 4) Some indication of the condition of Bridge # 211 has been provided, However, a more detailed account of the bridge's condition supported by clear photographs must be submitted. 5) We observed in the elevation drawing dated April 14, 2001, six vertical memb6eJV& re shown on the exterior of the bridge (see enclosure). However, based upon the p di pli o - t the AUG 13 Pr" IBLA An Equal Opportunity Employer n.l... -.. n „-, -1-4 Penn bridge on the front cover of the report, the spandrel walls above the arches do not have vertical members. Are you proposing to install the new members as part of the new deck and spandrel wall construction? Please explain. 6) If the existing spandrel walls must be replaced, we recommend that the new ones match the color, material and texture of the existing structure. Please provide specifications. In regard to the archaeological aspects of this review, it is our understanding that an archaeological records check is being completed for the project. We will be happy to comment on archaeological concerns when we have received the report of that assessment. Once the above requested information has been received, the review process will continue. Questions about archaeological issues should be directed to Laurie Windley. Questions about buildings or structures should be directed to Karie Brudis or Michelle Daleiden- Fischer. Very truly yours, . 1�v L D. Macklin State istoric Preservation Officer LDM:BMN:KAB:MDF:LAW:Iaw Enclosure cc: Jane Cassady, Director, Southern Regional Office, Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana Tom Hohman, Division of Engineering, Indiana Department of Natural Resources John Baxter, Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration E wamsu ps s Spa. O 14' —d 70' — 18• —d S Soo. 0 14' —d - 7O' —d 1a•—d s Soo. 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R Y "3 • 1 ww+ t ' � Y•�+' } �. `�fr��r <� t 4 �yJ f d� ��,,.. � t'��, � f s :r. ` i i i y k fM�k WM r-61 pp1 . \yG{KV�� C.j"t'1 „6Zy'�LaA. _t x�yra•. /, ► � } l 'Z N ..SG x w 5ti.'►f F t 'tTr J; �. Bar i • 9 " .• �.�, �u'"` �tt +� . Jd, .r." ?�.+ i lam: . '^"' p= � , . � . �S I 1 7 ' RT 01 � �. , M iC L '•t �, y 4l Cyrt 5 _ _ t' American Electric Power IMvanaRejon 100 E. Wayne Street P.O. Box 1731 South Bend, IN 46634 -1731 ism AMERICAN' ELECTRIC POWER Mr. John Oxian President Historic Preservation Commission 227 West Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 -1830 August 7, 2001 Dear John: This letter is in response to your inquiry on July 5, 2001, about considering the streetlights at 1302 and 1310 Chester Street in South Bend for Historical landmark designation. As a result of your inquiry, we have taken the opportunity to review the facilities in the field and we have conferred with the city engineer in this regard. Unfortunately, we at American Electric Power will not be requesting historical landmark designation for these lights. Maintenance of these facilities and replacement parts are not available and results in the need for customer construction for all repairs at significant costs. Lastly, we considered the transfer of these facilities to the City of South Bend. As a result, Carl Littrell and I have spoken in this regard. Carl indicated that he and the city staff would give consideration to this transfer. I am confident that he will follow - up with you once they arrive at their decision. Please contact me at (219) 236 -1642 if I can answer additional questions that you may have, or if I can be of assistance to you in the future. 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OSS - r3 - 2 Fassnal:ht .5 2 208 .16" J?4 • 193 0, .05 "D on .039 -T%' .1, .05 0 4 0 0 0 c t - -133 56 - l-S -1 9S 194 .2 7 3 03 .149 ��207 0 .147 " 63.1,- .1 9's 210 �21� �04 -131 .197 .135 w .209' 1 , 11 .9 1 .180 m .198 .215 0 00�? .157- 0 201 Fuorb Inger 214 .145 .146 :213 0 .13 203 10 c a CPA ID .144 82 0 .143 .0 A59 C it y Cemetery 0 (D 0 0 z .160 u 92 .137 a • 212 0 1 �s- Le(��� 0 poi s (d, --) K be ( aAd OWNER CONSENT FORM IJ�Wje �fJ jX1,41 �4YI,1f 66f, �'V e��i) ,the Undersigned, hereby grant the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County the permission to have the building (or buildings) located at• Declared an architectural and /or historic landmark under ordinance. I 0 do also approved of the classification of this building/buildings under Group e Standards. Signat�fre of Property Owners 174 Other Authorized Signature Dateo 4 Date Comments: & n,C� w 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND & ST. JOSEPH COUNTY July 17, 2001 7:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: MINUTES 7 1 Floor, Commissioner's Conference Room County -City Bldg., South Bend, IN. John Oxian, Catherine Hostetler, Gerald Ujdak, Martha Choitz, Joann Sporleder, Jerry Weiner, Mary Jane Chase Richard Helmus STAFF PRESENT: Rhonda Saunders, Director; Karen R. Hammond -Nash, Assistant Director; Thomas Bodner, Legal Counsel Wayne Doolittle, Inspector ALSO PRESENT: Mary Jane & Estanislao Hernandez; Kirk Philippsen, Kathleen Erhardt, Judith Rice, Kathleen Davis, Director, City Code Enforcement, Gina DeLaruelle, Edgewater District Liaison Committee Member, Don Sporleder PUBLIC HEARING — 7:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER: JOHN OXIAN CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER, AND ASKED THAT VICE PRESIDENT CATHERINE HOSTETLER CHAIR THE METING AFTER THE FIRST TWO ITEMS OF BUSINESS, AND UNTIL THE LAST ITEM OF BUSINESS. A. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATIONS 1.2001— 0625, Sara & Chris Davis, 718 Arch Avenue, back yard fence. Rhonda Saunders received permission from the chair to dispense with reading the history of the houses for which Certificates of Appropriateness are sought, because of the number of items on the agenda. Rhonda Saunders read the staff recommendation. The owners were not present. CATHERINE HOSTETLER moved to approve application 2000 -0625, as recommended by staff. MARTHA CHOITZ seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 1 49 2.2000 -0626, 709 Arch Avenue, demolition by Code Enforcement. 50 51 JOHN OXIAN made a request that this matter be tabled, because the Edgewater Liaison 52 Committee members had not received proper notice of tonight's meeting, as they ought to 53 have been. Furthermore, the liaison committee members had expressed concern regarding 54 trees and bushes on the property, which might be destroyed in the demolition of the building. 55 56 KATHLEEN DAVIS, director of Code Enforcement for the City of South Bend, inquired the 57 names of the liaison members, and then said that she had been in touch with those individuals, 58 especially Ann McFadden, on at least a monthly basis, regarding the condition of this house, 59 for at least the last year. Additionally, she spoke to the length of time already passed in 60 efforts to remediate the property, and in finally deciding that demolition was required. 61 62 WAYNE DOOLITTLE reported to the Commission that the property was absolutely 63 hopeless, without the expenditure of vast amounts of money, and is increasingly infested and 64 hazardous. 65 66 JOHN OXIAN told the Board that he himself had taken various people experienced in house 67 repair and remediation through the house, and they had told him then that it was too late to 68 preserve it, even before it had reached its present deplorable state. 69 70 At this point, Gina DeLaruelle entered, and the Chair withdrew his request to table the 71 decision, as an Edgewater District liaison member was now present. 72 73 MARTHA CHOITZ asked Kathy Davis whether a way might be found to notify HPC earlier 74 regarding such properties, as the Commission is sometimes contacted by individuals 75 interested in purchase and remediation of distressed properties. 76 77 KATHY DAVIS said that that had been done. 78 79 JOHN OXIAN agreed that it had, but said that for some period of time the flow of 80 information had been impeded among HPC staff and members, and, in brief, that he believed 81 that problem is corrected. 82 83 There was discussion of the fact that the lot is too small, according to City Code, for any new 84 house. Kathy Davis said that the lot is so small that the likelihood of anyone wishing to seek 85 a variance to place a house there is unlikely. 86 87 GINA DELARUELLE acknowledged the necessity of demolishing the house, but expressed' 88 concern about the trees and bushes around it, and the subsequent condition of the lot. 89 90 Ms. Davis said that the company doing the demolition is not paid unless the property is 91 cleaned to the City's approval. 92 - 93 The Commission asked Ms. Davis whether HPC's inspector could be notified of the time and 94 day of the demolition, so as to be present, and Ms. Davis agreed. 95 2 96 In response to a question from the Commission, Ms. Davis said that to her knowledge, the 97 owner was not three months behind on property taxes, so no tax sale of the property was 98 imminent. This also means that the present owner will still be billed regularly for the City's 99 mowing of the vacant lot, as well as for the demolition, clean fill, and grading. 100 101 RICHARD MORRISON moved that the application be approved. 102 103 MARY JANE CHASE seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 104 105 JOHN OXIAN YIELDED THE CHAIR TO CHATERINE HOSTETLER 106 107 108 3.2001 -0630, 1102 East Wayne Street, enclose screened porch by adding 109 windows and knee wall. 110 111 Rhonda Saunders read the project description and staff recommendation, adding certain 112 information not available at the time the agenda was prepared, to wit: the windows proposed 113 for the top portion of the existing openings in the porch are to be double hung, one over one, 114 with screens. 3 /4 " vertical plywood siding is proposed for the bottom portion of the openings. 115 116 MARY ANN HERNANDEZ, one of the homeowners, then showed the Commission a 117 sample of the proposed' /4" siding, painted to match the brick, of which she also brought a 118 sample. She said that the house windows are actually six over one, and that they will match 119 those if they can, and if not, will use one over one. Inside the porch are two French doors on 120 the North side of the house; they want to replicate or match those with a new storm and screen 121 door for the outside of the porch. In response to a question from John Oxian, Mrs. Hernandez 122 said that the screen panels are falling out frequently, and there is other interior damage. Mr. 123 Hernandez explained that they are trying to repair or replace one thing at a time in this old 124 house, until they eventually have it in good repair. 125 126 MARY ANN HERNANDEZ described the ceiling of the porch as bead board, some of which 127 is deteriorated and needs replacement. The floor is concrete edged with brick. Their 128 contractor recommends that the knee wall come up about 32 inches. 129 130 MARTHA CHOITZ noted that the proposed knee wall will be entirely hidden behind the yew 131 bushes now planted around the porch. 132 133 MARTHA CHOITZ moved approval of their Application, stipulating (1) six over one double 134 hung windows in the upper portions of the openings, if those are available; otherwise, one - . - 135 over one; (2) wood siding "knee wall" in lower portions of openings; (3) new wood framed 136 storm door with twelve glass panes to replicate interior French doors. All to be according to 137 documentation submitted with the Application. 138 139 JOANN SPORLEDER seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 140 141 142 143 3 144 4. 2001 -0705, 624 South Saint Joseph Street, ADA accessible ramp, fire 145 escape, steps, sidewalk and door replacement. 146 147 Rhonda Saunders read the project description and staff recommendation for part (1) of the 148 Application. 149 150 JOHN OXIAN asked for clarification as to why the ramp is proposed for the left side of the 151 house, when the front door is on the right. 152 153 JUDITH RICE, a representative of PEOPLE ENCOURAGING PEOPLE, an affiliate of 154 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SOUTH BEND, replied that it is because the door - 155 side of the house is very close to the property line, and there is not enough room for a ramp 156 there. 157 158 MARTHA CHOITZ asked whether the ramp will require a new curb cut, and was told that it 159 will. She also asked for more information about the type and style of railings to be used. 160 161 JOANN SPORLEDER expressed concern that the drawing submitted by the Contractor, 162 MAJORITY BUILDERS, which was a free -hand sketch, did not show a ramp grade meeting 163 ADA requirements, nor whether the end of the ramp would be accessible by car from the 164 street. 165 166 Rhonda Saunders read the project description and staff recommendation for part (2) of the 167 Application. 168 169 JOANNE SPORLEDER, MARTHA CHOITZ, AND JOHN OXIAN all emphasized the 170 absolute requirement of saving any brick, and any stone or brick sills or headers removed in 171 the process of installing either wheel chair ramps or fire escapes. 172 173 Rhonda Saunders read the third part of the project description and staff recommendation. 174 175 JOHN OXIAN said that the side door, whether wood or metal, should have the same kind of 176 panels as the front door. 177 178 JOANN SPORLEDER moved that the first portion of the Application dealing with the ADA 179 accessible ramp be referred to the HPC Standards and Maintenance Committee. 180 181 JOHN OXIAN seconded the motion, and it passed with one abstention. 182 183 RICHARD MOORRISON stated for the minutes that he was abstaining from all discussion 184 and all votes regarding this matter, or any other matters involving the petitioner, PEOPLE 185 ENCOURAGING PEOPLE, because he is presently serving on the Board for that 186 organization. 187 188 JOANN SPORLEDER moved that the second item on the Application, the fire escape, be 189 referred to the Standards and Maintenance Committee. 190 4 191 MARY JANE CHASE seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, except for the 192 abstention of Richard Morrison. 193 194 JOANNE SPORLEDER moved for approval of part three of the application, in -kind 195 replacement of deteriorating stairs and sidewalk. 196 197 MARY JANE CHASE seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, except the abstention 198 of Richard Morrison. 199 200 JOHN OXIAN moved for approval of part four of the application, to replace the North side 201 door, with the stipulation that the panels on it match the front door. 202 203 JOANNE SPORLEDER seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously, except for the 204 abstention of Richard Morrison. 205 206 RICHARD MORRISON asked and received clarification as to what additional information 207 P.E.P. would be asked to provide the Standards and Maintenance Committee, and whom they 208 should call with questions. 209 210 5. 2001 -0323, 513 River Avenue, side yard fence. 211 212 Karen Hammond -Nash told the Commission that the owner, Kelly Pierce, had telephoned 213 Commission offices that morning, and said she was detained out of town due to family illness, 214 and had asked that the hearing of her matter be moved to the August Calendar. 215 216 RICHARD MORRISON moved that the Commission remove this matter to the August 217 meeting agenda. 218 219 MARTHA CHOITZ seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 220 221 222 6. 2001 - 0710 -2, 521 River Avenue, mudroom/deck, fence, TV tower. 223 224 Rhonda Saunders read the project description and staff recommendation into the record. 225 226 NEAL NOWAK, the property owner, corrected one item in his original project description to 227 say that the deck he proposes in place of the old mudroom is to be six feet by eight feet. 228 229 JOANN SPORLEDER asked the owner why he wanted to salvage and reuse asbestos 230 shingles, and said that asbestos can be implicated in very serious health problems, and that the 231 HPC should in no way require its reuse, and asked the advice of Mr. Bodner, HPC's lawyer. 232 233 NEAL NOWAK responded that removal of the mudroom will expose original wood 234 clapboards, and that the entire rest of the house is covered with shingles like the ones that he 235 wishes to salvage from the mudroom, and patch the gaps exposed by its removal. He further 236 said that the shingles on his house were old when he bought the house, and covered with 237 much paint, and that he does not actually know what they are, but has not the money to re- 238 side or restore the siding with anything else at this time. 239 240 Discussion ensued regarding whether there was to be replacement of the upstairs exterior door 241 to nowhere. The owner said that he had no plans for that at this time, though perhaps"he 242 might want to remove it and put a window there in another year. 243 244 JOHN OXIAN asked the owner to describe the paneling on the other doors in his house, and 245 instructed him to match any replacement door — upstairs or downstairs -- to what was 246 previously there. 247 248 MARTHA CHOITZ, after making some inquiries, recommended use of a door with a 249 window, as the downstairs exterior door, and replacement of the window glass with lexan or 250 plexiglass. 251 252 GINA DELAURELLE asked what was happening to the mudroom door that was being 253 removed, and whether the owner could reuse it where he needed a new door. It is broken, and 254 he cannot reuse it satisfactorily 255 256 Karen Hammond -Nash asked whether the owner wished to amend his Application to include 257 a request for permission do remove a television antenna tower from his property. 258 259 GINA DELAURELLE spoke in support of having the tower removed, saying it is very large, 260 and rusty, and that its removal will improve the appearance of the neighborhood. 261 262 NEAL NOWAK did wish to amend his application to include removal of the tower. 263 264 MARTHA CHOITZ moved for approval of the Application, as amended, to include removal 265 of the mudroom, replacement of the mudroom with a 6' by 8' deck and railing, enclosure of 266 the backyard with a fence six feet high overall, with the top two feet being wood lattice, and 267 the bottom four feet stockade style wood, replacement of the upstairs exterior door with a 268 similar door, in either metal or wood, but with horizontal panels to match the other exterior 269 door, and removal of the TV antenna tower. 270 271 MARY JANE CHASE seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 272 273 NEAL NOWAK told the Commission that he has a neighbor planning also to remove a TV 274 tower, and that they were planning to have the contractor do both at the same time. 275 276 The Commission instructed him that a Certificate of Appropriateness is necessary for removal 277 of a TV tower, and further instructed HPC staff to - issue staff approval - for such an application; - -- 278 when it comes in, unless other reason appear against approval. 279 280 281 7. 2001— 0713, 620 West LaSalle, deck, fence and trellis, steps and 282 - handrail, cellar entrance, fascia and downspouts. 283 284 Rhonda Saunders read the project description and staff recommendations into the record. 285 This is a twelve -part project, and Staff Approval has been issued for those parts of it for 286 which Staff Approval was possible. She further informed the Commission that Jim Markle of 6 287 City Design Review, has indicated that Design Review will soon be hearing and issuing a 288 decision regarding this project, and expects to approve it. 289 290 Rhonda Saunders then asked the petitioner whether she wished to amend her application to 291 include a trellis above the proposed new deck. 292 293 KATHY ERHARDT said that that is not in her immediate plans. 294 295 MARTHA CHOITZ moved for approval of the first part of the Application, construction of 296 an 8' by 20' deck. 297 298 MARY JAND CHASE seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 299 300 JOHN OXIAN moved for approval of the second part of the application, approval of fencing 301 and front gate trellis, as presented by the owner. 302 303 MARTHA CHOITZ seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 304 305 GERALD WEINER moved for approval of the third part of the Application, removal of 306 concrete front steps and replacement with wooden steps and handrail. 307 308 GERALD UJDAK seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 309 310 MARTHA CHOITZ moved for approval of the fourth part of the Application, rebuilding the 311 brick -sided cellar entrance, and replacing metal doors onto it. 312 313 GERALD UJDAK seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. 314 315 MARY JANE CHASE moved for approval of the fifth part of the Application, repair of fascia 316 and installation of downspouts. 317 318 JOHN OXIAN suggested amending the motion to specify aluminum downspouts, and Mary 319 Jane Chase agreed. 320 321 GERALD UJDAK seconded the Motion as amended, and it carried unanimously. 322 323 324 8. 2001 -0712 1624 East Wayne Street, garage replacement. 325 [Last- minute addition to Agenda, due to urgency by owner.] - -- - -- 326 327 Rhonda Saunders read the project description and staff recommendation into the record. 328 329 KIRK PHILLIPSEN, representing the CATHEDRAL OF SAINT JAMES EPISCOPAL -330 CHURCH, spoke of the termite damage, and the hard knocks from teenage drivers that his 331 garage has sustained, and presented photographs supplementing those taken by HPC's 332 inspector. 333 7 334 Brief discussion followed. The Commission studied a site plan provided by the contractor, 335 showing scale and location on the site of house, drive, and proposed garage. In response to 336 concern expressed, Kirk Philippsen said that only scrub, and no major trees would be 337 removed, and the new garage would be at least six feet from the large back yard tree. 338 339 GERALD UJDAK said that he had personally inspected the old garage earlier that day, and 340 found it riddled with termite damage, such that not only did demolition appear necessary, but 341 also, treatment of the site by an exterminator, lest termites migrate to the house and or the 342 neighbors houses. 343 344 JOHN OXIAN expressed concern that the proposed new siding was a different dimension 345 from that on the existing garage, or the house. 346 347 KIRK PHILLIPSEN said that the church committee had matched proposed garage siding to 348 the blue color of the house siding, rather than matching the width or dimensions of the house 349 siding. 350 351 MARTHA CHOITZ said that vinyl siding — which is what they are asking to use - takes paint 352 very well. If they match the dimension, then they can paint to match the color blue. 353 354 RICHARD MORRISON moved for approval of the application to demolish the existing 355 garage, and replace it with a 24' by 30' garage, with the stipulations that (1) no major trees be 356 cut or injured, (2) the siding on the new garage match the width and dimensions of the house 357 siding, and (3) that the present garage service door be reused on the new garage. 358 359 GERALD WEINER seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 360 361 CATHERINE HOSTETLER RETURNED THE CHAIR TO JOHN OXIAN. 362 363 B. PROPOSED LOCAL LANDMARKS, SECOND READING 364 365 1. 1313 LISTON 366 367 At the request of the Director, oral reading of the history and recommendation were waived, 368 all parties having already received them. 369 370 The Chair recommended approval of Landmark Status for this property. 371 372 -- RHONDA SAUNDERS said that the owner had called the Commission Offices and had 373 asked her several questions, but had not given an indication of her feelings regarding 374 landmark status. She had been notified of this meeting, but was not present. 375 376 JOHN OXIAN said that he had also spoken to the owner. 377 378 MARTHA CHOIITZ moved that 1313 Liston be forwarded to the City Council as a proposed 379 local landmark. 380 381 GERRY WEINER seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. 382 2. 333 TONTI 383 384 JOHN OXIAN said that there is no other Dutch Colonial style house designated as local 385 landmarks. He and Rhonda Saunders have spoken to the landlord, who lives in Chicago, but 386 have received no indication as to her feelings regarding landmark status. 387 388 RHONDA SAUNDERS indicated that the house is presently occupied as a rental, and that the 389 owner will probably be selling it soon, we do not know to whom. 390 391 MARTHA CHOITZ remarked that the house is unusually nice. 392 393 RICHARD MORRISON moved that this house be referred to the City Council as a proposed 394 local landmark. 395 396 MARTHA CHOITZ seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. 397 398 3. 224 West Colfax 399 400 JOHN OXIAN said the owner, Beth Hamilton, has spoken to him of her pride in the building, 401 her intended renovations and restoration (mostly to the interior). She is 100% in support of 402 landmark designation for her building. 403 404 RICHARD MORRISON moved that this building be referred to the City Council as a 405 proposed local landmark. 406 407 CATHERINE HOSTETLER seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 408 409 410 III. REGULAR BUSINESS 411 A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 412 413 GERALD WEINER moved that the minutes be approved as written. 414 415 CATHERINE HOSTETLER seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 416 417 B. TREASURER'S REPORT 418 419 GERALD WEINER indicated that the materials distributed were complete, and asked if there 420 were questions: 421 422 JOHN OXIAN represented to the Commission that he and Treasurer Gerry Weiner, in asking 423 the City to approve budget increases and transfers for this last year, for raises and for 424 additional staff, had agreed, in exchange, not to ask for increases beyond what the Council 425 might appropriate, for the following year. 426 427 JOANN SPORLEDER moved that the Commission accept the Treasurer's Report as 428 submitted. 429 9 430 GERALD UJDAK seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 431 432 C. CORRESPONDANCE 433 434 JOHN OXIAN said that, pursuant to action taken at last month's meeting, Wayne Doolittle 435 has been hired as Inspector, and has begun his work. It was clarified that for this year, the 436 cost of his services will be paid out of the budget for contractor services, partly with money 437 left over from last year's budget. 438 439 Rhonda Saunders has sent letters to all homeowners in historic districts, notifying them of 440, HPC having engaged Wayne Doolittle's services. 441 442 D. COMMITTEE REPORTS 443 444 1. PROPOSED HISTORIC DISTRICT — Application from Park 445 Avenue PLHD 446 447 WAYNE DOOLITTLE spoke as a member of the Neighborhood Committee that is applying, 448 saying that the boundaries of the proposed district may be re -drawn a bit, to protect certain 449 lovely homes from becoming Memorial Hospital parking lots. 450 451 JOANNE SPORLEDER moved that the Commission accept the Application. 452 453 CATHRINE HOSTETLER seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 454 455 JOHN OXAIN referred the matter to Committee. 456 457 2. HISTORIC LANDMARKS -- I' Reading 458 459 a. 745 Leland 460 461 RHONDA SAUNDERS: This house was re -rated at the owner's request last month. 462 There is very strong owner support for Landmark designation of this property. 463 464 b. Two streetlights on Chester Street in South Bend (Miss-, 465 identified in the Agenda as Cedar Street) 466 467 The owner of the streetlights has been notified, and not yet responded to HPC's proposed 468 landmark designation. 469 470 The Chair continued both historic landmark proposals to next month's agenda for second 471 reading at that time. 472 473 3. STANDARDS AND MAINTENANCE 474 475 This agenda item was removed from the agenda at the request of Director Rhonda Saunders, 476 the matter having already been addressed under Certificates of Appropriateness. 477 10 478 479 480 481 482 483 484 485 486 487 488 489 490 491 492 493 494 495 496 497 498 499 500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514 515 516 517 518 519 520 521 522 523 524 525 E. STAFF REPORTS A. Staff Approvals A list of staff approved certificates was included in the monthly packet. No one had questions or comments. B. Legal THOMAS BODNER reported that he had earlier sent a letter to the School Corporation, and an answer, addressed to John Oxian as President of the Commission, was delivered just prior to this meeting, and will be attached to the Minutes, assaying that the School Superintendent will not be attempting to attend HPC's meetings until the legal issues are resolved. He further reported that this Board's suit very soon, naming the School Corporation and the State of Indiana as necessary parties, since we are attacking the legality of Bauer's statute. RHONDA SAUNDERS suggested that the Historic Preservation Commissions of Mishawaka and New Carlisle, and/or their legal council, be advised of our action, and invited to join the lawsuit as party plaintiffs. THOMAS BODNER said that he will be sending a copy of the complaint he intends to file on behalf of HPC before filing it with the court.. Discussion of various legal issues followed. 3. JOHN OXIAN: Miscellaneous Activities & Grants Nothing new to report, until August. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Re -rate of properties at 333 Tonti and 621 North Lafayette CATHRINE HOSTETLER moved that both of the properties be re -rated as proposed. Tonti from C -9 to S -12, and North Lafayette C10 to S -12. RICHARD MORRISON seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. B. Madison School Project — Update report. RHONDA SAUNDERS amended her report by saying that the required muttons had not yet been added to the windows, and that she would continue to follow that matter. C. Amendment I This matter was tabled at the request of the Chair. 11 526 527 V. NEW BUSINESS 528 529 No one coming forward with any new business, the Chair proceeded to the next item.. 530 531 532 VI. HEARING OF VISITORS 533 534 DON SPORLEDER commended the Commission for its preservation efforts regarding 535 historic buildings and man -made structures over the years, and noted the need to preserve 536 natural areas as well, specifically historic areas such as the greenway corridor on the old 537 Railroad right of way between South Bend and Dillon, Indiana. 538 539 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS 540 541 None. 542 543 10. ADJOURNMENT 544 545 CATHRYN HOSTETLER moved that we adjourn. 546 547 MARY JANC CHASE seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned. 548 549 Historic Preservation Commission 550 Of South Bend and St. Joseph 551 County, Indiana. 552 553 554 ATTEST: 555 Secretary 12 v pi /t c 5 li m 4 e cAZ!I ctd1 C �,DIMtSs I l6 2 A,/z �P l cz l cvf t ta tr. LCL sG� 11� 2 3z /-O 2 6, 2 � 4 16Y7 1— Cl I Y > �3y -379 ,Sr /3 // �� r 2 (: 172 �1$0 AGENDA OF THE JULY 2001 MEETING 7th Floor County -City Building County Commissioners Conference Rm Monday. July 16. 2001 7:30 nm I. Call To Order z II. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness O 1.2001 -0625, 718 Arch, Fence 2.2001 -0626, 709 Arch, Demolition. 3. 2001 -0630, 1102 E. Wayne, Porch _ 4.2001 -0705, 624 S. St. Joseph, ADA. G 5. 2001 -0323 amendment, 513 River Avenue, Fence. c G 6. 2001 - 0710 -2, 521 River, Demo.,fence,deck G 7.2001 -0711, 620 W. Lasalle, fence. O B. Proposed Local Landmarks, 2nd Reading U 1.1313 Liston 2. 333 Tonti z 3.224 W. Colfax O III. Regular Business _ A. Approval of Minutes (June) �.... B. Treasurer's Report (see handout) Q C. Correspondence 1. Notices of Inspector sent > > ry D. Committee Reports W 1. Historic Districts a. First Reading Park Avenue PLHD U) 2. Historic Landmarks w a. First Reading L.L. 1. Two Streetlights on Cedar & 745 Leland n 3. Standards & Maintenance E. Staff Reports U 1. CofA Staff Approvals (see attachment) — 2. Legal ry 3. Miscellaneous Activities & Grants O IV. Old Business F_ A. Re- rates: 333 Tonti & 621 N. Lafayette U) B. Madison School Project— Update report. C. Amendment I V. New Business VI. Hearing of Visitors VII. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters VIII. Adjournment South Bend and St. Joseph County HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 227 WEST JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 -1830 Phone: 219-235-9798 Fax: 219-235-9578 e -mail: historic @michiana.org John Oxian, President A Certified Local Government Rhonda Saunders, Director August 14, 2001 MEMO To: HPC Members From: HPC Staff Re: Liaison Elections The staff has sent nomination ballots with little or no response from the historic districts. The staff has also contacted various individuals that may have been interested in being appointed to the liaison committees. The following individuals have agreed to serve on a committee and since no district has more then three people in- terested no elections are necessary, the Commission can simply appoint them. River Bend = Julia DesLauriers & Michele Gelfman (neither has a term preference) North St. Joseph = Laura Smith (no term preference) West North Shore = Roger Bird!P" -' Taylor's Field, Riverside Drivr Lincolnway Eas, Edgewater Place' ant fluoxet�nehy Atidepre e Broad Spectrum Savin _, vi youth Bend & St. Joseph County By Protecting The Irreplaceable COMMISSIONERS Martha Choitz Richard Helmus Jerry Weiner (Treasurer) Mary Jane Chase Catherine Hostetler (Vice- President) Gerald Ujdak (Secretary) Richard Morrison Joann Sporleder (Historic Architect) Thomas Bodnar(Attorney) South Bend and St. Joseph County HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 227 WEST JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 -1830 Phone: 219-235-9798 Fax: 219-235-9578 e -mail: historic @michiana.org John Oxian, President A Certified Local Government Rhonda Saunders, Director August 14, 2001 MEMO To: HPC Members From: HPC Staff Re: Brochures Included in your monthly packet you will find several brochures. These are draft copies of brochures the staff would like to produce for office use as well as to pass out during the O'Brien Conference. The staff is seeking your comments and approval of the brochures at the August 20, 2001 meeting. Saving The History Of South Bend & St. Joseph County By Protecting The Irreplaceable COMMISSIONERS Martha Choitz Richard Helmus Jerry Weiner (Treasurer) Mary Jane Chase Catherine Hostetler (Vice- President) Gerald Ujdak (Secretary) Richard Morrison Joann Sporleder (Historic Architect) Thomas Bodnar(Attomey) South Bend and St. Joseph County HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 227 WEST JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 -1830 Phone: 219-235-9798 Fax: 219-235-9578 e -mail: historic @michiana.org John Oxian, President A Certified Local Government Rhonda Saunders, Director August 14, 2001 MEMO To: HPC Members From: HPC Staff Re: Studebaker Pamphlet As most of you know the Commission has put together a booklet regarding Studebaker to be sold in- house, as well as at the Museum and various other potential locations. The staff has worked out a plan of action with the Studebaker Museum to market these booklets. The Commission would agree to pay for the printing of the books and then would sell "X" amount of them to the museum for "Y" price. We would also sell the books through our office and are currently investigating the possibility of marketing them through the Studebaker Catalog and other outlets like the Center for History and the Art Museum. The staff has completed inquiries pertaining to the cost of printing the booklet, which breaks down to roughly $0.51 per book for an order of 5,000. With this in mind the staff would like the Commissions approval to con- tinue with the project, i.e., send out requests for printing bids for orders of 5,000 to 10,000. The Staff will se- lect the lowest bid, have the ordered filled and will then sell the required amount to the Museum, all in time for the Studebaker National Conference. The staff is also requesting the Commissions approval of a set price to charge the Museum for each book and a set price to charge the public (the museum will set the same public price as long as it covers all of their costs). The staff would recommend that we sell the booklets to the mu- seum for between $2.00 to $2.50 a book, this way we will more then double our money. Then we can set the price of the booklet for the public at around $5.00 to $10.00 dollars. The staff would ask that the Commission set a price for the Museum and then approve a price range that the HPC Staff and the Museum Director can agree upon at a later date. If all goes well and no we don't hit any major snags in regards to copy right issues the staff hopes to wrap this up by the end of September or January at the latest. Saving The History Of South Bend & St. Joseph County By Protecting The Irreplaceable COMMISSIONERS Martha Choitz Richard Helmus Jerry Weiner (Treasurer) Mary Jane Chase Catherine Hostetler (Vice- President) Gerald Ujdak (Secretary) Richard Morrison Joann Sporleder (Historic Architect) Thomas Bodnar(Attomey) MADISON SCHOOL PROJECT REPORT 7/2001 1) Courtyard Addition on the South Fagade is framed. The second story portion is being bricked with window openings framed in stone. 2) The leaded, arched window units are being replaced. New windows are completely installed on south fagade. Mutins and arch design look great. 3) Several more units of the Pella replacement windows have been installed, all have complete trim work now, except for the mutins. I have emailed John Arndt of Hebard and Hebard re- garding the mutins and when they are expected to be installed. 4) The north fagade addition is fully framed and cladded in brick with the diamond brick de- sign. The door way is currently being framed. The staff will continue to give monthly progress reports for this project and will keep in eye on the window situation. River Park Neighborhood Association Located At: River Park Partnership Center 2214 Mishawaka Ave. South Bend, IN 46615 e (219) 245 -6028 Fax: (219) 245 -6030 August 30, 2001 St. Joe County Historic Preservation Commission 1100 County City Building South Bend, IN 46601 Attention: Mr. John Oxian Dear Mr. Oxian: Just a short note to let you know I am planning to attend the public meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission on Sept a at 7:00 AM. We appreciate you having the meeting at 7:00 AM; this makes it much easier for those of us who must be at work at 8:00 AM. Thanks for considering us! I see no reason why we can't have more public meetings starting at 7:00 AM. We really appreciate the excellent work you, Karen and Rhonda have been doing. It is a real pleasure to work with intelligent, decent, honest people who have the best interests of this community at heart. Thanks again. We consider you all our good friends. esp ctfully submitted: Dennis R. Whittaker President, River Park Neighborhood Association RPNA53.doc THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND & ST. JOSEPH COUNTY July 17, 2001 7:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: MINUTES 7` Floor, Commissioner's Conference Room County -City Bldg., South Bend, IN. John Oxian, Catherine Hostetler, Gerald Ujdak, Martha Choitz, Joann Sporleder, Jerry Weiner, Mary Jane Chase Richard Helmus STAFF PRESENT: Rhonda Saunders, Director; Karen R. Hammond -Nash, Assistant Director; Thomas Bodner, Legal Counsel Wayne Doolittle, Inspector ALSO PRESENT: Mary Jane & Estanislao Hernandez; Kirk Philippsen, Kathleen Erhardt, Judith Rice, Kathleen Davis, Director, City Code Enforcement, Gina DeLaruelle, Edgewater District Liaison Committee Member, Don Sporleder PUBLIC HEARING — 7:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER: JOHN OXIAN CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER, AND ASKED THAT VICE PRESIDENT CATHERINE HOSTETLER CHAIR THE METING AFTER THE FIRST TWO ITEMS OF BUSINESS, AND UNTIL THE LAST ITEM OF BUSINESS. A. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATIONS 1.2001— 0625, Sara & Chris Davis, 718 Arch Avenue, back yard fence. Rhonda Saunders received permission from the chair to dispense with reading the history of the houses for which Certificates of Appropriateness are sought, because of the number of items on the agenda. Rhonda Saunders read the staff recommendation. The owners were not present. CATHERINE HOSTETLER moved to approve application 2000 -0625, as recommended by staff. MARTHA CHOITZ seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 . 1 49 2.2000 -0626, 709 Arch Avenue, demolition by Code Enforcement. 50 51 JOHN OXIAN made a request that this matter be tabled, because the Edgewater Liaison 52 Committee members had not received proper notice of tonight's meeting, as they ought to 53 have been. Furthermore, the liaison committee members had expressed concern regarding 54 trees and bushes on the property, which might be destroyed in the demolition of the building. 55 56 KATHLEEN DAVIS, director of Code Enforcement for the City of South Bend, inquired the 57 names of the liaison members, and then said that she had been in touch with those individuals, 58 especially Ann McFadden, on at least a monthly basis, regarding the condition of this house, 59 for at least the last year. Additionally, she spoke to the length of time already passed in 60 efforts to remediate the property, and in finally deciding that demolition was required. 61 62 WAYNE DOOLITTLE reported to the Commission that the property was absolutely 63 hopeless, without the expenditure of vast amounts of money, and is increasingly infested and 64 hazardous. 65 66 JOHN OXIAN told the Board that he himself had taken various people experienced in house 67 repair and remediation through the house, and they had told him then that it was too late to 68 preserve it, even before it had reached its present deplorable state. 69 70 At this point, Gina DeLaruelle entered, and the Chair withdrew his request to table the 71 decision, as an Edgewater District liaison member was now present. 72 73 MARTHA CHOITZ asked Kathy Davis whether a way might be found to notify HPC earlier 74 regarding such properties, as the Commission is sometimes contacted by individuals 75 interested in purchase and remediation of distressed properties. 76 77 KATHY DAVIS said that that had been done. 78 79 JOHN OXIAN agreed that it had, but said that for some period of time the flow of 80 information had been impeded among HPC staff and members, and, in brief, that he believed 81 that problem is corrected. 82 83 There was discussion of the fact that the lot is too small, according to City Code, for any new 84 house. Kathy Davis said that the lot is so small that the likelihood of anyone wishing to seek 85 a variance to place a house there is unlikely. 86 87 GINA DELARUELLE acknowledged the necessity of demolishing the house, but expressed' 88 concern about the trees and bushes around it, and the subsequent condition of the lot. 89 90 Ms. Davis said that the company doing the demolition is not paid unless the property is 91 cleaned to the City's approval. 92 93 The Commission asked Ms. Davis whether HPC's inspector could be notified of the time and 94 day of the demolition, so as to be present, and Ms. Davis agreed. 95 2 96 In response to a question from the Commission, Ms. Davis said that to her knowledge, the 97 owner was not three months behind on property taxes, so no tax sale of the property was 98 , imminent. This also means that the present owner will still be billed regularly for the City's 99 mowing of the vacant lot, as well as for the demolition, clean fill, and grading. 100 101 RICHARD MORRISON moved that the application be approved. 102 103 MARY JANE CHASE seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 104 105 JOHN OXIAN YIELDED THE CHAIR TO CHATERINE HOSTETLER 106 107 108 3.2001 -0630, 1102 East Wayne Street, enclose screened porch by adding 109 windows and knee wall. 110 111 Rhonda Saunders read the project description and staff recommendation, adding certain 112 information not available at the time the agenda was prepared, to wit: the windows proposed 113 for the top portion of the existing openings in the porch are to be double hung, one over one, 114 with screens. 3 /4 " vertical plywood siding is proposed for the bottom portion of the openings. 115 116 MARY ANN HERNANDEZ, one of the homeowners, then showed the Commission a 117 sample of the proposed 3 /4" siding, painted to match the brick, of which she also brought a 118 sample. She said that the house windows are actually six over one, and that they will match 119 those if they can, and if not, will use one over one. Inside the porch are two French doors on 120 the North side of the house; they want to replicate or match those with a new storm and screen 121 door for the outside of the porch. In response to a question from John Oxian, Mrs. Hernandez 122 said that the screen panels are falling out frequently, and there is other interior damage. Mr. 123 Hernandez explained that they are trying to repair or replace one thing at a time in this old 124 house, until they eventually have it in good repair. 125 126 MARY ANN HERNANDEZ described the ceiling of the porch as bead board, some of which 127 is deteriorated and needs replacement. The floor is concrete edged with brick. Their 128 contractor recommends that the knee wall come up about 32 inches. 129 130 MARTHA CHOITZ noted that the proposed knee wall will be entirely hidden behind the yew 131 bushes now planted around the porch. 132 133 MARTHA CHOITZ moved approval of their Application, stipulating (1) six over one double 134 hung windows in the upper portions of the openings, if those are available; otherwise, one 135 over one; (2) wood siding "knee wall" in lower portions of openings; (3) new wood framed 136 storm door with twelve glass panes to replicate interior French doors. All to be according to 137 documentation submitted with the Application. 138 139 JOANN SPORLEDER seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 140 141 142 143 3 144 4. 2001 -0705, 624 South Saint Joseph Street, ADA accessible ramp, fire 145 escape, steps, sidewalk and door replacement. 146 147 Rhonda Saunders read the project description and staff recommendation for part (1) of the 148 Application. 149 150 JOHN OXIAN asked for clarification as to why the ramp is proposed for the left side of the 151 house, when the front door is on the right. 152 153 JUDITH RICE, a representative of PEOPLE ENCOURAGING PEOPLE, an affiliate of 154 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SOUTH BEND, replied that it is because the door - 155 side of the house is very close to the property line, and there is not enough room for a ramp 156 there. 157 158 MARTHA CHOITZ asked whether the ramp will require a new curb cut, and was told that it 159 will. She also asked for more information about the type and style of railings to be used. 160 161 JOANN SPORLEDER expressed concern that the drawing submitted by the Contractor, 162 MAJORITY BUILDERS, which was a free -hand sketch, did not show a ramp grade meeting 163 ADA requirements, nor whether the end of the ramp would be accessible by car from the 164 street. 165 166 Rhonda Saunders read the project description and staff recommendation for part (2) of the 167 Application. 168 169 JOANNE SPORLEDER, MARTHA CHOITZ, AND JOHN OXIAN all emphasized the 170 absolute requirement of saving any brick, and any stone or brick sills or headers removed in 171 the process of installing either wheel chair ramps or fire escapes. 172 173 Rhonda Saunders read the third part of the project description and staff recommendation. 174 175 JOHN OXIAN said that the side door, whether wood or metal, should have the same kind of 176 panels as the front door. 177 178 JOANN SPORLEDER moved that the first portion of the Application dealing with the ADA 179 accessible ramp be referred to the HPC Standards and Maintenance Committee. 180 181 JOHN OXIAN seconded the motion, and it passed with one abstention. 182 183 RICHARD MOORRISON stated for the minutes that he was abstaining from all discussion 184 and all votes regarding this matter, or any other matters involving the petitioner, PEOPLE 185 ENCOURAGING PEOPLE, because he is presently serving on the Board for that 186 organization. 1.87 188 JOANN SPORLEDER moved that the second item on the Application, the fire escape, be 189 referred to the Standards and Maintenance Committee. 190 4 191 MARY JANE CHASE seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, except for the 192 abstention of Richard Morrison. 193 194 JOANNE SPORLEDER moved for approval of part three of the application, in -kind 195 replacement of deteriorating stairs and sidewalk. 196 197 MARY JANE CHASE seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously, except the abstention 198 of Richard Morrison. 199 200 JOHN OXIAN moved for approval of part four of the application, to replace the North side 201 door, with the stipulation that the panels on it match the front door. 202 203 JOANNE SPORLEDER seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously, except for the 204 abstention of Richard Morrison. 205 206 RICHARD MORRISON asked and received clarification as to what additional information 207 P.E.P. would be asked to provide the Standards and Maintenance Committee, and whom they 208 should call with questions. 209 210 5. 2001 -0323, 513 River Avenue, side yard fence. 211 212 Karen Hammond -Nash told the Commission that the owner, Kelly Pierce, had telephoned 213 Commission offices that morning, and said she was detained out of town due to family illness, 214 and had asked that the hearing of her matter be moved to the August Calendar. 215 216 RICHARD MORRISON moved that the Commission remove this matter to the August 217 meeting agenda. 218 219 MARTHA CHOITZ seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 220 221 222 6. 2001 - 0710 -2, 521 River Avenue, mudroom/deck, fence, TV tower. 223 224 Rhonda Saunders read the project description and staff recommendation into the record. 225 226 NEAL NOWAK, the property owner, corrected one item in his original project description to 227 say that the deck he proposes in place of the old mudroom is to be six feet by eight feet. 228 229 JOANN SPORLEDER asked the owner why he wanted to salvage and reuse asbestos 230 shingles, and said that asbestos can be implicated in very serious health problems, and that the 231 HPC should in no way require its reuse, and asked the advice of Mr. Bodner, HPC's lawyer. 232 233 NEAL NOWAK responded that removal of the mudroom will expose original wood 234 clapboards, and that the entire rest of the house is covered with shingles like the ones that he 235 wishes to salvage from the mudroom, and patch the gaps exposed by its removal. He further 236 said that the shingles on his house were old when he bought the house, and covered with 237 much paint, and that he does not actually know what they are, but has not the money to re- 238 side or restore the siding with anything else at this time. 5 239 240 Discussion ensued regarding whether there was to be replacement of the upstairs exterior door 241 to nowhere. The owner said that he had no plans for that at this time, though perhaps he 242 might want to remove it and put a window there in another year. 243 244 JOHN OXIAN asked the owner to describe the paneling on the other doors in his house, and 245 instructed him to match any replacement door — upstairs or downstairs -- to what was 246 previously there. 247 248 MARTHA CHOITZ, after making some inquiries, recommended use of a door with a 249 window, as the downstairs exterior door, and replacement of the window glass with Texan or 250 plexiglass. 251 252 GINA DELAURELLE asked what was happening to the mudroom door that was being 253 removed, and whether the owner could reuse it where he needed a new door. It is broken, and 254 he cannot reuse it satisfactorily 255 256 Karen Hammond -Nash asked whether the owner wished to amend his Application to include 257 a request for permission do remove a television antenna tower from his property. 258 259 GINA DELAURELLE spoke in support of having the tower removed, saying it is very large, 260 and rusty, and that its removal will improve the appearance of the neighborhood. 261 262 NEAL NOWAK did wish to amend his application to include removal of the tower. 263 264 MARTHA CHOITZ moved for approval of the Application, as amended, to include removal 265 of the mudroom, replacement of the mudroom with a 6' by 8' deck and railing, enclosure of 266 the backyard with a fence six feet high overall, with the top two feet being wood lattice, and 267 the bottom four feet stockade style wood, replacement of the upstairs exterior door with a 268 similar door, in either metal or wood, but with horizontal panels to match the other exterior 269 door, and removal of the TV antenna tower. 270 271 MARY JANE CHASE seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 272 273 NEAL NOWAK told the Commission that he has a neighbor planning also to remove a TV 274 tower, and that they were planning to have the contractor do both at the same time. 275 276 The Commission instructed him that a Certificate of Appropriateness is necessary for removal 277 of a TV tower, and further instructed HPC staff to issue staff approval for such an application, 278 when it comes in, unless other reason appear against approval. 279 280 281 7. 2001— 0713, 620 West LaSalle, deck, fence and trellis, steps and 282 handrail, cellar entrance, fascia and downspouts. 283 284 Rhonda Saunders read the project description and staff recommendations into the record. 285 This is a twelve -part project, and Staff Approval has been issued for those parts of it for 286 which Staff Approval was possible. She further informed the Commission that Jim Markle of 6 287 City Design Review, has indicated that Design Review will soon be hearing and issuing a 288 decision regarding this project, and expects to approve it. 289 290 Rhonda Saunders then asked the petitioner whether she wished to amend her application to 291 include a trellis above the proposed new deck. 292 293 KATHY ERHARDT said that that is not in her immediate plans. 294 295 MARTHA CHOITZ moved for approval of the first part of the Application, construction of 296 an 8' by 20' deck. 297 298 MARY JAND CHASE seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 299 300 JOHN OXIAN moved for approval of the second part of the application, approval of fencing 301 and front gate trellis, as presented by the owner. 302 303 MARTHA CHOITZ seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 304 305 GERALD WEINER moved for approval of the third part of the Application, removal of 306 concrete front steps and replacement with wooden steps and handrail. 307 308 GERALD UJDAK seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 309 310 MARTHA CHOITZ moved for approval of the fourth part of the Application, rebuilding the 311 brick -sided cellar entrance, and replacing metal doors onto it. 312 313 GERALD UJDAK seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. 314 315 MARY JANE CHASE moved for approval of the fifth part of the Application, repair of fascia 316 and installation of downspouts. 317 318 JOHN OXIAN suggested amending the motion to specify aluminum downspouts, and Mary 319 Jane Chase agreed. 320 321 GERALD UJDAK seconded the Motion as amended, and it carried unanimously. 322 323 324 8. 2001 -0712 1624 East Wayne Street, garage replacement. 325 [Last- minute addition to Agenda, due to urgency by owner.] 326 327 Rhonda Saunders read the project description and staff recommendation into the record. 328 329 KIRK PHILLIPSEN, representing the CATHEDRAL OF SAINT JAMES EPISCOPAL 330 CHURCH, spoke of the termite damage, and the hard knocks from teenage drivers that his 331 garage has sustained, and presented photographs supplementing those taken by HPC's 332 inspector. 333 7 334 Brief discussion followed. The Commission studied a site plan provided by the contractor, 335 showing scale and location on the site of house, drive, and proposed garage. In response to 336 concern expressed, Kirk Philippsen said that only scrub, and no major trees would be 337 removed, and the new garage would be at least six feet from the large back yard tree. 338 339 GERALD UJDAK said that he had personally inspected the old garage earlier that day, and _ 340 found it riddled with termite damage, such that not only did demolition appear necessary, but 341 also, treatment of the site by an exterminator, lest termites migrate to the house and or the 342 neighbors houses. 343 344 JOHN OXIAN expressed concern that the proposed new siding was a different dimension 345 from that on the existing garage, or the house. 346 347 KIRK PHILLIPSEN said that the church committee had matched proposed garage siding to 348 the blue color of the house siding, rather than matching the width or dimensions of the house 349 siding. 350 351 MARTHA CHOITZ said that vinyl siding — which is what they are asking to use — takes paint 352 very well. If they match the dimension, then they can paint to match the color blue. 353 354 RICHARD MORRISON moved for approval of the application to demolish the existing 355 garage, and replace it with a 24' by 30' garage, with the stipulations that (1) no major trees be 356 cut or injured, (2) the siding on the new garage match the width and dimensions of the house 357 siding, and (3) that the present garage service door be reused on the new garage. 358 359 GERALD WEINER seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 360 361 CATHERINE HOSTETLER RETURNED THE CHAIR TO JOHN OXIAN. 362 363 B. PROPOSED LOCAL LANDMARKS, SECOND READING 364 365 1. 1313 LISTON 366 367 At the request of the Director, oral reading of the history and recommendation were waived, 368 all parties having already received them. 369 370 The Chair recommended approval of Landmark Status for this property. 371 372 RHONDA SAUNDERS said that the owner had called the Commission Offices and had 373 asked her several questions, but had not given an indication of her feelings regarding 374 landmark status. She had been notified of this meeting, but was not present. 375 376 JOHN OXIAN said that he had also spoken to the owner. 377 378 MARTHA CHOIITZ moved that 1313 Liston be forwarded to the City Council as a proposed 379 local landmark. 380 381 GERRY WEINER seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. 8 382 2. 333 TONTI 383 384 JOHN OXIAN said that there is no other Dutch Colonial style house designated as local 385 landmarks. He and Rhonda Saunders have spoken to the landlord, who lives in Chicago, but 386 have received no indication as to her feelings regarding landmark status. 387 388 RHONDA SAUNDERS indicated that the house is presently occupied as a rental, and that the 389 owner will probably be selling it soon, we do not know to whom. 390 391 MARTHA CHOITZ remarked that the house is unusually nice. 392 393 RICHARD MORRISON moved that this house be referred to the City Council as a proposed 394 local landmark. 395 396 MARTHA CHOITZ seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. 397 398 3. 224 West Colfax 399 400 JOHN OXIAN said the owner, Beth Hamilton, has spoken to him of her pride in the building, 401 her intended renovations and restoration (mostly to the interior). She is 100% in support of 402 landmark designation for her building. 403 404 RICHARD MORRISON moved that this building be referred to the City Council as a 405 proposed local landmark. 406 407 CATHERINE HOSTETLER seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 408 409 410 III. REGULAR BUSINESS 411 A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 412 413 GERALD WEINER moved that the minutes be approved as written. 414 415 CATHERINE HOSTETLER seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 416 417 B. TREASURER'S REPORT 418 419 GERALD WEINER indicated that the materials distributed were complete, and asked if there 420 were questions. 421 422 JOHN OXIAN represented to the Commission that he and Treasurer Gerry Weiner, in asking 423 the City to approve budget increases and transfers for this last year, for raises and for 424 additional staff, had agreed, in exchange, not to ask for increases beyond what the Council 425 might appropriate, for the following year. 426 427 JOANN SPORLEDER moved that the Commission accept-the-Treasurer's- Report_ as 428 submitted. 429 Oil 430 GERALD UJDAK seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 431 432 C. CORRESPONDANCE 433 434 JOHN OXIAN said that, pursuant to action taken at last month's meeting, Wayne Doolittle 435 has been hired as Inspector, and has begun his work. It was clarified that for this year, the 436 cost of his services will be paid out of the budget for contractor services, partly with money 437 left over from last year's budget. 438 439 Rhonda Saunders has sent letters to all homeowners in historic districts, notifying them of 440 HPC having engaged Wayne Doolittle's services. 441 442 D. COMMITTEE REPORTS 443 444 1. PROPOSED HISTORIC DISTRICT — Application from Park 445 Avenue PLHD 446 447 WAYNE DOOLITTLE spoke as a member of the Neighborhood Committee that is applying, 448 saying that the boundaries of the proposed district may be re -drawn a bit, to protect certain 449 lovely homes from becoming Memorial Hospital parking lots. 450 451 JOANNE SPORLEDER moved that the Commission accept the Application. 452 453 CATHRINE HOSTETLER seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 454 455 JOHN OXAIN referred the matter to Committee. 456 457 2. HISTORIC LANDMARKS - -1 Reading 458 459 a. 745 Leland 460 461 RHONDA SAUNDERS: This house was re -rated at the owner's request last month. 462 There is very strong owner support for Landmark designation of this property. 463 464 b. Two streetlights on Chester Street in South Bend (Miss - 465 identified in the Agenda as Cedar Street) 466 467 The owner of the streetlights has been notified, and not yet responded to HPC's proposed 468 landmark designation. 469 470 The Chair continued both historic landmark proposals to next month's agenda for second 471 reading at that time. 472 473 3. STANDARDS AND MAINTENANCE 474 475 This agenda item was removed from the agenda at the request of Director Rhonda Saunders, 476 the matter having already been addressed under Certificates of Appropriateness. 477 10 478 479 480 481 482 483 484 485 486 487 488 489 490 491 492 493 494 495 496 497 498 499 500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514 515 516 517 518 519 520 521 522 523 524 525 E. STAFF REPORTS A. Staff Approvals A list of staff approved certificates was included in the monthly packet. No one had questions or comments. B. Legal THOMAS BODNER reported that he had earlier sent a letter to the School Corporation, and an answer, addressed to John Oxian as President of the Commission, was delivered just prior to this meeting, and will be attached to the Minutes, assaying that the School Superintendent will not be attempting to attend HPC's meetings until the legal issues are resolved. He further reported that this Board's suit very soon, naming the School Corporation and the State of Indiana as necessary parties, since we are attacking the legality of Bauer's statute. RHONDA SAUNDERS suggested that the Historic Preservation Commissions of Mishawaka and New Carlisle, and/or their legal council, be advised of our action, and invited to join the lawsuit as party plaintiffs. THOMAS BODNER said that he will be sending a copy of the complaint he intends to file on behalf of HPC before filing it with the court.. Discussion of various legal issues followed. 3. JOHN OXIAN: Miscellaneous Activities & Grants Nothing new to report, until August. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Re -rate of properties at 333 Tonti and 621 North Lafayette CATHRINE HOSTETLER moved that both of the properties be re -rated as proposed. Tonti from C -9 to S -12, and North Lafayette C10 to S -12. RICHARD MORRISON seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. B. Madison School Project — Update report. RHONDA SAUNDERS amended her report by saying that the required muttons had not yet been added to the windows, and that she would continue to follow that matter. C. Amendment I This matter was tabled at the request of the Chair. 11 526 527 V. NEW BUSINESS 528 529 No one coming forward with any new business, the Chair proceeded to the next item.. 530 531 532 VI. HEARING OF VISITORS 533 534 DON SPORLEDER commended the Commission for its preservation efforts regarding 535 historic buildings and man -made structures over the years, and noted the need to preserve 536 natural areas as well, specifically historic areas such as the greenway corridor on the old 537 Railroad right of way between South Bend and Dillon, Indiana. 538 539 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS 540 541 None. 542 543 10. ADJOURNMENT 544 545 CATHRYN HOSTETLER moved that we adjourn. 546 547 MARY JANC CHASE seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned. 548 549 Historic Preservation Commission 550 Of South Bend and St. Joseph 551 County, Indiana. 552 553 554 ATTEST: 555 Secretary 12 SOUTH BEND & SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 235 -9798 MEMORANDUM Wednesday, August 08, 2001 TO: Commission Members Exec. Director Rhonda Saunders FROM: Karen R. Hammond -Nash Assistant Director RE: 1) SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY REGARDING NUNER 2) INVITATION FROM EDGEWATER NEIGHBORS 1) As most of you have read in the local paper and seen on the news, the School Corporation has decided to ignore both the Common Council's temporary landmark designation of the Old Nuner School, which was in effect for the 45 days from July 18 to September 1, and also the Interim Protection which our Commission placed on the building September 4. They are proceeding with their vandalism, and our Commission should be informed about legal options available to us in response. Actually, enough laws have been broken by the School Corporation, that the lawyers advising the Neighborhood Association and our staff are hard put to choose which of several legal theories to proceed upon. Clearly, the whole Commission should be involved in such decisions. The meeting will be: 7:00 PM Tuesday, September 11, 2001 County -City Building, 4` Floor Yes, that means Tuesday night fl! 2) On a more cheerful note, there is a new Neighborhood Association being formed in the Edgewater Historic District, and its new officers have invited each and all Historic Preservation Commission members to an introductory meeting. It will be held: 7:00 PM Wednesday, September 19, 2001 South Bend Public Library For further information, call Lisa Gilman, 524 -7029. In case Lisa Gilman's name sounds familiar to you, and you are wondering why, she represents Cardinal Development, which has worked with Kil Architecture to restore other old or historic buildings, and which was one of the bidders for the Old Nuner School Building the last time it was up for bids. John Oxian, President South Bend and St. Joseph County HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 227 WEST JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 -1830 Phone: 219-235-9798 Fax: 219-235-9578 e -mail: historic @michiana.org A Certified Local Government NOTICE ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 Rhonda Saunders, Director THERE WILL BE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING AT 8:30 PM, IMME- DIATELY FOLLOWING THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION. THIS NOTICE IS BEING GIVEN PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 5- 14 -1.5- 6.1( Martha Choitz Mary Jane Chase Richard Morrison COMMISSIONERS Richard Helmus Catherine Hostetler (Vice- President) Joann Sporleder (Historic Architect) Jerry Weiner (Treasurer) Gerald Ujdak (Secretary) Thomas Bodnar(Attomey)1,