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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 20014= 400 INM INA N AGENDA OF THE JANUARY 2001 MONTHLY MEETING 7TH Floor County -City Building County Commissioners Conference Room Monday, January 15, 20017:30 pm. I. Call to Order 11. Public Hearing A. Certificate of Appropriateness 1. 2000-1116 = 635 Lincolnway East, fencing 2. 2000-1130 = 406 W. Madison, demolition 3. 2000-1201= 832 N. Lafayette, windows 4. 2001— 0102 = 12768 Dragoon Trail, windows B. Proposed Local Landmarks, 2nd Reading 5. Norfolk & Southern R.R. Bridge next to Angela 6. 1304 Kessler— Jackson House III. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes (November) B. Treasurer's Report C. Correspondence D. Committee Reports 1. Historic District 2. Historic Landmarks a. First Readings a. 2716 Vine — Nuner School b. 501 W. Washington 3. Standards and Maintenance E. Staff Reports 1. Cof A Staff Approval 2. Legal 3. Miscellaneous Activities & Grants IV. Old Business V. New Business A. 2001 Meeting Schedule VI. Hearing of Visitors VII. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters VIII. Adjournment HPC MEETING January 15, 2001 Please print your name, address and telephone number. Take an Agenda. Welcome Name Address« - Telephone ,�'°�5•�Q�/IlS ���Q���r 1102 S3Q%�t S1L S�3 7S6� 7. ,Y�/✓N/S /`'!p,%rgC,� F7/s i�d� �t� • S� 47g a 6�rlvt-4 T 0�4kt-h y Z4 Iq yon tzv 5,o z33 _ c¢3( •Sys c}2 2-,l 1 1 q " -? rrr'`rl. Cin+- OUCrmger- 1101 S, 3yL-' S.f3. A 99 -Ca,-3 4�C-h�� 1/1//.Cih-k76• - 14.fn-/i�i� �� i�� y � /r �-3S --c 9'6 % 15. 16. �i &� f � r lejzr � STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: Property Location: Property Owner: 2000-1116 635 Lincolnway East Verl Sheets Landmark or District Designation: Rating: C/9 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT William LaBadie, an engineer, built this house in 1902. Mr. LaBadie sold the house to his son, Charles and daughter, Marie, in 1911. They sold the house in 1915 to Thomas Slick for $4,000.00. Mr. Slick used the house as a rental for one year selling it to William Bolster in 1916, who in turn sold the property to Nettie Young in 1917. Miss Young was born in Illinois in 1864. She married Timon S. Young, founder of Manchester College and had two daughters. Ms. Young remarried in 1930, after Mr. Young's death, to Mr. Hughes. She also sold a half interest in the house to her daughter, Lulu Young. Nettie Young retained partial ownership of the house until her death in 1945 at which time Lulu became the sole owner. Lulu Young was an elementary teacher at Oliver School. She resided in this house until her death in 1971 at which time the house reverted to the First Bank and Trust Company. They sold the house to Ann Dietrich a few months later. Ms. Dietrich owned the property for the next 29 years, eventually selling it to Verl Sheets in 2000. RECOMMENDATION The Preservation Guidelines for Edgewater Place Local Historic District follow the Rehabilitation Model. During a drive through inspection of the Edgewater Place Local Historic District the Commission Staff became aware of the fact that Mr. Sheets had erected a post and rope style fence across the front yard of 635 Lincolnway East. The staff immediately sent Mr. Sheets a violation letter notifying him of the need to obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness for all work done to the exterior of this property, including fencing. Mr. Sheets submitted an application for this fence which was received by our office on November 16, 2000. Mr. Sheets has applied for permits from our department in the past for various properties located within the Edgewater Place District; however, it is unknown whether Mr. Sheets was aware that this particular property was within the district boundaries. The guidelines for Edgewater Place state the following: "Front yard areas shall not be fenced, with the exception of properties along Lincolnway East, which may be fenced, but not enclosed with stockade -type fencing". It also states "New site work should be appropriate to existing surrounding site elements in scale, type and appearance." The few properties along Lincolnway East to fence in their front yards have used chain link. The staff finds the fencing of this front yard to be with in the guidelines, however, the staff would urge the owner and the Commission to find an alternative form of fencing. The existing rope and post fence may be nautical in theme, but is out of place in front of a turn -of -the -century Queen Ann style house. The staff is recommending that the application be placed into the Standards and Maintenance Committee to allow the exploration of other fence options with the owner. 2 IN: FIT qac . a O 1; Illy ce IN: FIT STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: 2000-1130 Property Location: 406 W. Madison Property Owner: Indiana Land Trust Landmark or District Designation: LL Rating: C/10 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCEAMSTORIC CONTEXT Lorenz Fuerbringer, a tinner, was born in 1820 in Bavaria. He married Katherine Shricker and immigrated to the United States in 1850. The couple resided in Harris Township until 1853 when they purchased three lots in the Hendricks and Grants Addition to South Bend, with Jacob Drone. Mr. Fuerbringer built a two story Federal Style house on part of lot 19 and 20 in 1855. Fuerbringer and Drone continued to co-own the land until 1870 when they divided the lots leaving lot 20 and half of 19 to Lorenz. In 1880, Lorenz and his son, William who was also a tinner, constructed a Colonial Revival style tin shop/hardware store behind the family house. Lorenz and Katherine moved to Stover Street in 1875 and later relocated to Cottage Grove. When they moved William moved into the family house. Lorenz and William operated the tin shop and hardware store together until Lorenz's death in 1905 at age 85. William continued to operate the store for the next nine years. However, by 1924 William sold the house, which had long since been used as a rental, and the tin shop to William Ransberger. Mr. Ransberger was born in 1868 in Walkerton County. He married Addie Forsythe and had two children, Mrs. Humphrey and Donald. William refurbished the house on William Street and moved the tin shop around the corner from 319 N. William to 406 W. Madison. He then converted it into a paint shop for his business, William Ransberger & Son, Paint Contractors. He continued to have a hand in the family business until his death in 1941 at age 72. His son, Donald inherited the business, which he extended to include interior decorating. Donald was born in South Bend in 1899; he - wed Blanche David in 1922 and had two children; Jean Warren and Donn. Donald Ransberger owned and operated the family business, still located at 406 W. Madison until 1966, at which time the business transferred to his son, Donn. Donald lived to by 81 years old, passing away in 1980. Donn David Ransberger was born in South Bend in 1926; he married Mildred Vadas and had two children. He continued to operate the family paint business until his death in 1986 at age 60. A few months after Donn's demise the family sold the shop building to John Freidline. He briefly rented the building to the Gillis Company, a silver storing materials company. The structure appears to have been vacant for the better part of the last ten years. In March of 2000 Mr. Freidline transferred title of the building to the Land Trust, of which he is chairman. RECOMMENDATION The Preservation Guidelines for Local Landmarks follow the Rehabilitation Model. Standards `B". The applicant is South Bend Code Enforcement. They are requesting demolition of this structure as a public health hazard. The Commission just recently hired its own inspector and as such the staff recommends tabling of this application to allow our new inspector to review the property and put together a report, which would include repair and demolition, estimates. The staff is requesting these estimates in order to have a comparison with those given by Code Enforcement at their last meeting. The inspector involved gave the following figures: $24,600.00 + for repairs and $3,300.00 for demolition. 2 ?PIC, + 3" N 9 0)7 STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: 2000-1201/Alteration to 2000-0825 Property Location: 804/832 N. Lafayette Property Owner: South Bend Community School Corp Landmark or District Designation: LL Rating: S/11 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT This school was built in 1930 by the South Bend Community School Corporation. Prominent local architects, Austin & Shambleau, designed the building and the construction contract was awarded to H.G. Christman & Company. The school was dedicated in February of 1930 during a ceremony to honor the memory of Miss Winona Dodd, principal of the Old School. The building accommodated 600 students and was completed at a cost of $275,000.00. This is the third James Madison School, the first being built in 1862 at the northwest corner of Lafayette and Madison which was replaced in 1893 by a red brick Romanesque style schoolhouse. The second school building was used as offices until 1948 when it was demolished to make way for the Temple Beth -El. RECOMMENDATION The Preservation Guidelines for Local Landmarks follow the Rehabilitation Model. Group Standards The applicant is requesting to change the previously approved replacement windows do to budget constraints. The staff has three concerns regarding the new Pella windows, they are: the very skinny center divider, the fact that either the window does not fit the opening or there are still some pieces of trim missing around the outer edge of the units and lastly the metallic gold coating on the blinds. All of the original windows as well as the previously approved replacement window had a wider more prominent center post. The new windows lost this detail - - because of wider glass panels. Upon further inspection of the window, wood shims are -- clearly visible along the top and left side of the unit. The staff is not clear on how these gaps are to be addressed. The windows also have built in shades, per code requirements; however, when these shades are closed they are coated on the back with a metallic gold color, which is really distracting and blinding in the sun. The staff requests that the issue of the center post, top and side gaps and metallic blinds be addressed before a recommendation can be given. STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: Property Location: Property Owner: 2001-0102 12768 Dragoon Trail Mary Leslie Landmark or District Designation: Rating: C/10 LL STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT Gary Buttles, who purchased the land from William Mason in 1878, built this structure in 1880. Mr. Mason was a prominent farmer in St. Joseph County and later moved to Mishawaka where he became a grocer. Mr. Buttles owned the property until 1882 when he sold it to J.H. Pulling, who in turn sold it three years later to Archa Mason. Archa was the son of the original landowner, William Mason. Archa Mason was born in 1853; he married Ella Laidlow in 1874 and had a son. Mr. Mason was a well-known and highly respected young businessman in Mishawaka. He was becoming very successful in the Real Estate business when he died of a heart attack in 1891 at age 38. However, Archa had sold this property back in 1887 to James Cook. James Cook was one of the best-known farmers in St. Joseph County in the late 1800's and early 1900's. He was born in New York in 1829 to Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Cook, a veteran of the War of 1812. James married Abigail Smith and moved to Mishawaka with his four sons and one daughter in 1834 where he purchased 240 acres of land at the government price of 10 shillings an acre. It is unclear when exactly the building became a school; the only record is the 1909 atlas showing the building to be a school. Upon Mr. Cooks death the property was inherited by his son, Fred J. Cook. Fred Cook was born in 1866 and married Zellah Mumby in 1913; together they had two sons and one daughter. Mr. Cook was elected Penn township trustee in 1904 and St. Joseph County Commissioner in 1924 and 1928. Fred was a farmer for many years, eventually retiring and moving to 913 Lincolnway East. In 1916 Penn Township Schools consolidated and all small schoolhouses ceased to be used. - Over the next several years the structure was used as a residence, dance hall and hair salon. Mr. Cook eventually sold the property to Harmi Hulbert around 1924. Harmi Hulbert was born in 1879, moving to Penn Township in 1924. He married Mary Beatty in 1908 and had a son, Harmi Jr., and a daughter, Mary Catherine. Mr. Hulbert was eventually killed in a car accident on his way to work at a WPA project at the South Bend Regional Airport. He had previously sold the property to Warren Leslie. Mr. Leslie was born in Mishawaka in 1921 and married Mary Elizabeth Hulbert in 1945; together they had a son, Michael and a daughter, Mary Sutherfield. Mr. Leslie was a World War II Veteran and retired in 1984 after 37 years of service as a pattern maker at the Dodge Division of Reliance Electric Company. Mr. Leslie passed away in 1995 at age 73, his wife, Mary Hulbert, retains ownership of the property with son, Michael as caretaker. RECOMMENDATION The Preservation Guidelines for Local Landmarks follow the Rehabilitation Model, Group `B" Standards. The owner is requesting to replace all original wood, double hung windows with NuSash, vinyl, double -hung, one over one windows with fixed frosted transems above The; vindoy.rs would b- T)" -'s " x 19" frosted vinvl transoms above. All wood trim would be covered in vinyl and all wood storms would be removed. The existing brick openings would be left as is. The existing windows are wood, double -hung, 32" x 73" in size with six over six mutin divisions and wood surrounds. The existing top half of the windows have been blocked in on the inside to hide the fact that the interior ceiling had been lowered to a point that would be visible through the windows. The staff has had several conversations with the contractor, John Clark, to come up with a more historically accurate replacement window without adding to the cost of the project. As a result of these conversations the staff is recommending that the replacement windows be full size, i.e., 32" x 73" , solid vinyl double -hung, with a six over six mutin division. To solve the ceiling exposure problem the top '/a of the windows will be treated/frosted so that the new ceiling is not visible from the outside. The staff also recommends that the existing wood surrounds be retained or replaced in- kind where needed and left exposed. They should not be covered in vinyl. Also, the existing wood storm windows should be stored for future owners. The contractor has assured me that full size, 32" x 73", windows will not cost anymore then the windows the owner is actually applying for. Mr. Clark has also informed me that his company will install the six over six mutin pattern at no extra charge. The staff feels that installing smaller windows with out mutin divisions and with transoms on top would be too much of a departure from the original window design and that the aforementioned compromise would retain the integrity of the structure at no extra cost to the owner. 2 VN- r6 � /,T /� F jc� �.-g fSK -79U- Fs Z31 Pb [Invest in ,7 g yy1 the value of your home. ,p,� ■ 0 Nu SASH'" ■ ■ Windows Since 1934 Lvest in quality FUSION -WELDED K2AME & SASH IF•orners ol'ihe haute and , rc• lirsion-welded together, creating a continuous piece ol'vinyl that is both air -and watertight. You can be certain ofsmooth operation and enduring strength. COMPLETE WEATHERSTRIPPING Our'li•iple-Fin Seal weatherstrip provides an excellent protective barrier 1toin air and noise infil- tration. 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Exterior Finish Options Light Oak 117tite Sandahuood Colors sham hers may not saurately match window Color dui to varotions;n prWing inks. 6, n d Nu-Sashnndianapolis tiAnNppW CONTRACT Nu ME 3939 Millersville Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46205 �{ S LES CiGl� :...rte ViU��urrc r' AlGiREEM/ NT 1-800-622-4904 4 f i SASH" 'Windows Srnc. 1934 JJ./ cf."i I., NOTICE TO THE BUYER:rDo not sign this contract before you read it or it it contains blank spaces. You are erftitled to a copy of the contract you sign. Be sure to read all accompanying documents. Buyer j� �' ✓ / /" .:,/ -r.Phone 11 � e•77— e/4"S 7wark It work 11 j� No. & Street I Z. 7G•,, Yr e J �••, f ✓. City l<a IL State y All Zip Code Property to be improved Date I Z . L7 - ? C,U, r Social Security Il Social Security If Seller hereby sells to buyer the goods and services described below. Buyer hereby authorizes Seller to install said goods and buyer agrees to pay for said goods and services. The seller is not responsible for condensation on the windows due to humidity and/or weather conditions. IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE BELOW CHECKED BOX INDICA?f S THE NU -SASH WINDOW SERIES AND DOOR SEM TO BE INSTALLED Id Replacement Windows `; /'� C1 Other 0 Storm Door O Patio Door t] Entry Door I acknowledge that t have given �� r f a brochure of the series of roast windows and/or doors to be installed and have explaided in detail that series. I acknowledge that f have received a brochure of the series of windows and!or doors to be installed and that Initial I completely understand the features of that series. i STYLE MODEL SOF SCREEN GLAZING 0 GRILL / OF COLOR Special Comments or Extras CODE UNITS TYPE OPTION UTES Oes /" - t ,• j DOUBLE HUNG `i}14f% Ij !� �' - ,. (s.'i't:... `.a•, c ,. ,.v:- . 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A Gen may be placed upon property owned by the buyer in the event payment of the contract price is not made as agreed. Buyer agrees to be liable for all charges and collection fees, Including attorney's fees, incurred by seller in attempting to collect on this account should it become overdue or on any note given in payment on this account. Each of the undersigned BUYERS(S) acknowledge(s) receipt of a completed copy of this contract (including attached specification sheet), disclosure statement, and any other evidence of indebtedness, and two completed copies of a notice of a right to rescind (as required by applicable local, state, and federal laws). BUYER(S) also acknowl- edge(s) that he/she has been orally informed of the right to cancel this agreement within (3) business days of the date of this contract. - NOTICE TO BUYERS A 501/6 LIQUIDATION DAMAGE CLAUSE WILL BE ENFORCED, IF FOR ANY REASON THE BUYER DECIDES TO CANCEL AFTER THE THREE DAY RESCISSION PERIOD. ALL ORDERS SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL BY SELLER'S INSTALLATION DEPT. AND OR MANAGEMENT. Nu-SastVindianapolis' S«iat eayat ad sy Oau / Prntsd Nam Data �,aapad Or wu CPeuy.r 4. Ptnied Nam DIN BUYERS RIGHT TO CANCEL You, the Buyer, may cancel this transaction at any time prior to midnight of the third business day after the date of this transaction. SEE ATTACHED NOTICE OF CANCELLATION FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THIS RIGHT. i PJUCm'(800)622-4904 SPECIFICATION SHEET SASH' phone 2� T -;. -? - vc. it Bastrime MJ S4" , I �f 1stimeBuyer oro7e Date z !F Stiff SNo. 8 Street tate i �1� yip Code r ✓;. S/ Property to be Improved WW FLOOR ROCU MOM CODE APPRORSrff III GLAZIG OBS SCREEN WVMODLOR DRILL mp" LOCKS C"M CODEKEY OPTION TYPE PATTERN SLOE COVER COLOR WD Kr NSDE OUTSIDE SDE COLOR WWHITE 32 S i 1 f! - �� II / �/ - - !.. S•SANDALWOOD I� &BROWN I WG -WOOD GRAIN 7— '2 k' T SCREEN TYPE 114LALF A -ALUM F -FULL S•FBRGLS HINGE SIDE WRIGHT L -LEFT NOTE: ALL WNGE SPECS ARE 'OUTSIDE LOOKING IN' 6LA211 OPT. IG -INSULATED LE-LO HWHT MIRROR MIRROR HM+ -HT MR PLUS CErCOMFORTEDGE PLUS FLOOR CODES LIST FLOOR 2 -2ND FLOOR 3 -3RD FLOOR A -ATTIC &BASEMENT lis$ CODES MODEL SIZE GLAZING INSIDE OUTSIDE MOLDING DOOR. •.HWGE- -_LOCK it -TOP ONLY DOOR P FLOOR' '• ROOM CODE WID HT OPTION COLOR COLOR COLOR GRUB- - LOCAT SIDE TYPE X • BOTTOM ONLY BOTH Special Comments: it > 1 - C- _ Y i)��1Ti•->>•(':,r,:// �rc... :I,.Gr-. � l..i.- _, r.�..f. r. - r WINDOW #I EXISTING WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER UNITS? ( J NONE [ ] REMOVE [ ] REPLACE WINDOW 1St NOTICE TO BUYER(S): Order subject to final approva by seller's Installation Dept. and or Management. /Z-...z.z / Buyer Date Co -Buyer ROOM CODES 2 �—TJ 3 I 4 r� S� •u 4? S ?� T :kZ 8 tf. 1. V 9 V 10 / r PO -PORCH WD Kr NSDE OUTSIDE SDE COLOR WWHITE 32 S i 1 f! - �� II / �/ - - !.. S•SANDALWOOD I� &BROWN I WG -WOOD GRAIN 7— '2 k' T SCREEN TYPE 114LALF A -ALUM F -FULL S•FBRGLS HINGE SIDE WRIGHT L -LEFT NOTE: ALL WNGE SPECS ARE 'OUTSIDE LOOKING IN' 6LA211 OPT. IG -INSULATED LE-LO HWHT MIRROR MIRROR HM+ -HT MR PLUS CErCOMFORTEDGE PLUS FLOOR CODES LIST FLOOR 2 -2ND FLOOR 3 -3RD FLOOR A -ATTIC &BASEMENT lis$ CODES MODEL SIZE GLAZING INSIDE OUTSIDE MOLDING DOOR. •.HWGE- -_LOCK it -TOP ONLY DOOR P FLOOR' '• ROOM CODE WID HT OPTION COLOR COLOR COLOR GRUB- - LOCAT SIDE TYPE X • BOTTOM ONLY BOTH Special Comments: it > 1 - C- _ Y i)��1Ti•->>•(':,r,:// �rc... :I,.Gr-. � l..i.- _, r.�..f. r. - r WINDOW #I EXISTING WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER UNITS? ( J NONE [ ] REMOVE [ ] REPLACE WINDOW 1St NOTICE TO BUYER(S): Order subject to final approva by seller's Installation Dept. and or Management. /Z-...z.z / Buyer Date Co -Buyer ROOM CODES LV -LIVING OPENING ALTERATIONS DG -DINING KI -KITCHEN' S� •u 4? i I BE -BED 74 1S A•t�c' d ct tf. 1. V y VJ 29 L ✓ WD Kr NSDE OUTSIDE SDE COLOR WWHITE 32 S i 1 f! - �� II / �/ - - !.. S•SANDALWOOD I� &BROWN I WG -WOOD GRAIN 7— '2 k' T SCREEN TYPE 114LALF A -ALUM F -FULL S•FBRGLS HINGE SIDE WRIGHT L -LEFT NOTE: ALL WNGE SPECS ARE 'OUTSIDE LOOKING IN' 6LA211 OPT. IG -INSULATED LE-LO HWHT MIRROR MIRROR HM+ -HT MR PLUS CErCOMFORTEDGE PLUS FLOOR CODES LIST FLOOR 2 -2ND FLOOR 3 -3RD FLOOR A -ATTIC &BASEMENT lis$ CODES MODEL SIZE GLAZING INSIDE OUTSIDE MOLDING DOOR. •.HWGE- -_LOCK it -TOP ONLY DOOR P FLOOR' '• ROOM CODE WID HT OPTION COLOR COLOR COLOR GRUB- - LOCAT SIDE TYPE X • BOTTOM ONLY BOTH Special Comments: it > 1 - C- _ Y i)��1Ti•->>•(':,r,:// �rc... :I,.Gr-. � l..i.- _, r.�..f. r. - r WINDOW #I EXISTING WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER UNITS? ( J NONE [ ] REMOVE [ ] REPLACE WINDOW 1St NOTICE TO BUYER(S): Order subject to final approva by seller's Installation Dept. and or Management. /Z-...z.z / Buyer Date Co -Buyer LOCK OPTION 't DOUBLE S -STANDARD NOTE: ANY SASH SIZE UNDER 30' COMES WITH ONE LOCK UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 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Mr. Jackson eventually became the secretary of the Abstract and Title Company while still retaining his own law office. He resided in this house until his death in 1937 at which time the house was left to his wife. Doris Jackson continued to reside in the family home until 1973 when she sold it to Robert Stankiewicz. Robert was the building engineer for Corpus Christie for many years; he resided at this address until his death in 2000. The executor of Mr. Stankiewiczs' will, Virginia Bowering, is currently controlling the house. Ms. Bowering has auctioned off most of the houses contents and is currently trying to sell the property. ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION This is a one story, Craftsman/Arts & Crafts style house with a rectangular plan and fieldstone foundation. The walls are covered in irregularly coursed river rock with tapering stone corner pilasters. The roof is a steep pitched, heavy ridged, hip with wide closed eaves, molded cornice and river rock chimney. The windows are eight over one double hung with brick sills and lintels and wood surrounds, all in units of twos or threes. The house also boasts brick front steps with stone sidewalls leading to a wood panel front door located in the center of the front fagade. The front door is protected by a flared eave-line which forms an arc held up by two wood brackets. There is also a small sun porch addition on the east fagade of the house and a deck off of the rear fagade. The general landscaping consists of a lawn, trees and a wooded ravine to the rear. RECOMMENDATION Based on the Historic Preservation Commission's Local Landmark Criteria's adopted by the Common Council, the building at 1304 Kessler Place has been recommended to the Common Council for designation as a Local Landmark by the Historic Preservation Commission. The building and site meet the following criteria: 1) Its embodiment of elements or architectural design, detail, material or craftsmanship which represents an architectural characteristic or innovation; 2) Its suitability for preservation; 3) Its identification with the life of a person or persons of historical significance. 4 The structure fulfills criteria #1 as excellent example of a very popular early 1900s style of interior and architectural design. This design concept was based on a popular movement away from machine -made ornaments to age-old honest craftsmanship and integrity. It is exemplified in architecture by the use of natural elements such as stone and half -timbers for walls and multi -paned glass windows. The house at 1304 Kessler Place is a wonderful meshing of two similar 1900s styles, the Arts and Crafts style and the Craftsman style. Together they create this unique, earthy abode, which is unlike any other structure in the city of South Bend. The structure fulfills criteria #2 by its integrity of construction and style with virtually no alteration to its original fabric in over eighty years. The structure fulfills criteria #3 by its association with Earl Jackson, a local attorney and secretary of the Abstract and Title Corporation. Mr. Jackson was a prominent and well- respected local businessman and veteran. 5 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 THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND & ST. JOSEPH COUNTY MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES November 20, 2000 7h Floor, Commissioner's Conference Room 7:30 p.m. County -City Bldg., South Bend, IN. MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: I. PUBLIC HEARING Catherine Hostetler, Martha Choitz, Richard Morrison, Mary Jane Chase Jerry Weiner & Joann Sporleder Gerald Ujdak, Richard Helmus Rhonda Saunders, Assistant Director; Cheryl Greene, City Attorney John & Anne Abernethy, Scott Rozanski, Ken Herceg, Don Sporleder A. Certificates of Appropriateness 1. 2000-0810 —112 S. Lafayette, roof top lighting RHONDA SAUNDERS: This application was tabled at last months committee meeting to allow the staff time to look into Mrs. Sporleders questions regarding any affect the lights may have on the state funding. I have contacted the state office and was given verbal confirmation that the lights would not affect the state funding. However, I was unable to get anyone in the state office to put such a statement in writing. The state office further noted that this issue is up to the Local Preservation Commission, they will make no official comment either way. CHERYL GREENE: Mrs. Saunders statements confirm the conversations I have had previously with state officials, that this is a local issue. They could also not confirm nor deny whether or not they had reviewed this information as part of their initial administrative review. This is part oft the reason why they will not give the Commission a written finding. JOANN SPORLEDER: The state office could at least put the fact that this is a local issue in writing. 1 47 CHERYL GREENE: We do have such a comment in a previous letter 48 from the state office. I do not happen to have the letter with me, but I can retrieve it 49 from my office. I will be right back. 50 51 CATHERINE HOSTETLER: To expedite the meeting lets suspend the 52 agenda in Mrs. Greene's absence and go to the Certificate of Appropriateness 53 application for 830 N. Michigan. 54 2. 2000-1030 — 830 N. Michigan, wells 55 56 RHONDA SAUNDERS: I did not write the history portion of this staff report 57 because it has been read into the minutes numerous times over the past couple of 58 months. 59 60 JERRY WEINER: I move to approve application 2000-1030 as presented by staff 61 and submitted in the application. 62 63 RICHARD MORRISON: I second the motion. 64 65 JOANN SPORLEDER: The map included with this application is confusing, 66 what exactly is well 3a? 67 68 RHONDA SAUNDERS: Well number 3a is the existing test well that was 69 approved in October and will be the new well once number seven is removed. 70 71 CATHERINE HOSTETLER: They are asking to shut down number 72 seven and open 3a. 73 74 RHONDA SAUNDERS: Mr. Oxian suggested that shrubbery be planted around 75 the base to buffer the visual impact of the wells. 76 77 JOANN SPORLEDER: Will any trees be affected. 78 79 RHONDA SAUNDERS: No trees will be damaged and the location for the 80 replacement well for number six offers the least amount of disturbance to the park. 81 82 After due consideration, the following action was taken: 83 84 Upon a motion by Jerry Weiner, being seconded by Richard Morrison and 85 carried unanimously, application 2000-1030 was approved as recommended by 86 staff. 87 88 Return to "1",112 S. Lafayette 89 90 CATHERINE HOSTETLER: Lets return to Certificate of 91 Appropriateness application 2000-0810, 112 S. Lafayette, roof top lighting. 92 0) 93 94 CHERYL GREENE: I gave the Commission an opinion on July 17, 95 2000 during which I referenced a July 10, 2000 telephone conversation I had with 96 David Duvall of the Department of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. During 97 this conversation Mr. Duvall stated that as far as DHPA was concerned the lighting 98 issue was local and a matter for this Commission. He also noted that it was unlikely 99 that the DHPA would take a strong position against the lighting. Mr. Duvall could 100 not confirm whether or not the applicant had received approval from the DHPA for 101 the lighting do to the large number of applications received by them. He further 102 expressed that removal of the lighting may cause damage to the roof. I asked Mr. 103 Duvall to send such a statement in writing and I have yet to receive such a letter. 104 The applicant has now officially submitted an application for the roof top lighting. 105 The Commission does have the discretion under municipal code section 21-117.15b, 106 to approve the application if the Commission determines denying the application 107 would cause a hardship to the petitioners. 108 109 JOANN SPORLEDER: Could you please read the current application. 110 111 RHONDA SAUNDERS: The application states the following; installation of 112 monumental lighting on top of the existing courthouse with four locations see 113 attached roof plan and product cut sheet. 114 115 CHERYL GREENE: I received numerous phone calls regarding this 116 issue which led me to get approximate cost estimates for removal and replacement 117 of the existing lights. It will cost thousands of dollars to remove and replace the 118 lights. 119 120 JOANN SPORLEDER: Can we deny the application with out forcing the 121 applicant to remove the lights? Can the matter simply drop after denial? 122 123 CHERYL GREENE: I do not know if what you ask is possible. The 124 Building Commissioner cannot issue a building permit with out a Certificate of 125 Appropriateness from this Commission. 126 127 JOANN SPORLEDER: I do not want to put the Commission in the position 128 where we would be liable. I do not think the Commission should approve something 129 that clearly violates the Local Landmark Standards as well as the Secretary of 130 Interior Standards. 131 132 CHERYL GREENE: Once again it is the Commissions discretion to 133-- either deny the application out right and ask for their removal, you could deny it 134 and not ask for removal or you could deny it and note that should anything happen 135 to this lighting it cannot be replaced with out obtaining approval from this 136 Commission. 137 3 138 RICHARD MORRISON: What happens if the Commission tables the application 139 and it does not come up on next month's agenda? 140 141 CHERYL GREENE: Under the ordinance if the commission does. not 142 take action within sixty days of receiving the application, without obtaining a 143 waiver, it is automatically approved. It would be an approval by default. As of now 144 the applicant has waived the statutory time limit until today. 145 146 RICHARD MORRISON: Canthe Commission move to table the application and 147 not have it on next months agenda so it is approved with out the Commission's 148 endorsement? 149 150 CHERYL GREENE: The application would automatically be placed 151 on the next agenda. 152 153 RICHARD MORRISON: What if the applicant does not sign the waiver? 154 155 CHERYL GREENE: If the applicant does not waive the statutory time 156 limit and the Commission chooses to table the issue then it will not make its way 157 back onto the agenda. 158 159 RICHARD MORRISON: If that occurs it will protect the Commission from 160 future liability. 161 162 MARTHA CHOITZ: I don't think such an action would protect the 163 Commission. I think a denial with a stipulation would be very clear and would 164 better block any future actions from the state. It would also put the Commission on 165 record showing the application was not approved. 166 167 CHERYL GREENE: The only question I cannot answer at this time is 168 whether or not the Building Department would have to force the removal of the 169 lights because they cannot issue a permit with obtaining a Certificate of 170 Appropriateness from this Commission. 171 172 RICHARD MORRISON: I think the intent is clear, we want to protect the 173 Commission with out creating extra cost to the project. I move that the application 174 be tabled to allow Mrs. Greene time to research the correct path for the 175 Commission to take to reach its desired end result. 176 177 JOANN SPORLEDER: I second the motion. -178 - - 179 MARY JANE CHASE: Do we have a cost comparison for removal of the lights 180 and the amount of money the project may loss. 181 182 JOANN SPORLEDER: No, the Commission does not know if any money would 183 be lost in the first place. 11 184 185 CHERYL GREENE: In the Municipal Code it states that if the 186 commission denies an application the applicant can appeal to the Common Council 187 which then makes final determination. The other avenue for your consideration is if 188 the Commission approves the application based on hardship, it is not necessarily an 189 approval of the action in and of itself. 190 191 After due consideration, the following action was taken: 192 193 Upon a motion by Richard Morrison, being seconded by Joann Sporleder 194 and carried unanimously, application 2000-0810 was tabled until December 18, 195 2000. 196 197 B. Local Landmarks 2nd Reading 198 1. Norfolk Southern R.R. Bridge 199 200 CATHERINE HOSTETLER: I would like a motion to table the second 201 reading of proposed local landmark, Norfolk Southern R.R. Bridge. 202 203 JERRY WEINER: I move to table proposed local landmark, Norfolk Southern 204 R.R. Bridge. 205 206 RICHARD MORRISON: I second the motion. 207 208 After due consideration, the following action was taken: 209 210 Upon a motion by Jerry Weiner, being seconded by Richard Morrison and 211 carried unanimously, the proposed landmarking of the Norfolk Southern R.R. 212 Bridge was tabled until December 18, 2000. 213 214 C. National Register Nomination 215 1. Evergreen Hill — 59449 Keria Trail 216 217 RHONDA SAUNDERS: All Commission members should have received the 218 corrections requested by the state office, which simply give more detail to the 219 description of the new addition. 220 221 MARTHA CHOITZ: I move to approve the nomination as corrected. 222 223 RICHARD MORRISON: I second the motion. .224 - -- - 225 After due consideration, the following action was taken: 226 227 Upon a motion by Martha Choitz, being seconded by Richard Morrison and 228 carried with Joann Sporleder abstaining, the nomination was approved as 229 corrected. 5 230 II. REGULAR BUSINESS 231 D. STAFF REPORTS 232 1. Minutes (September & October) 233 234 MARTHA CHOITZ: I move to accept the minutes from September 235 and October. 236 237 MARY JANE CHASE: I second the motion. 238 239 After due consideration, the following action was taken: 240 241 Upon a motion by Martha Choitz, being seconded by Mary Jane Chase and 242 carried unanimously, the minutes from September and October were accepted. 243 244 E. Treasurer's Report 245 246 JERRY WEINER: The treasurer's report will be given in December. 247 248 F. Correspondence 249 250 RHONDA SAUNDERS: None to report. 251 252 G. Committee Reports 253 1. Standards and Maintenance 254 255 MARTHA CHOITZ: A meeting was held with the individuals from the 256 Dismas House at which time ideas were put forth to aid them in working on the 257 house. 258 259 2. Local Landmarks 1St Reading 260 261 RHONDA SAUNDERS: The house at 1304 Kessler is up for first reading. The 262 owner of the house recently passed away and all contents of the house were 263 auctioned off and the house is currently up for sale. The staff has sent a couple of 264 notices to the heir and has received no reply. 265 266 I also wanted to alert the Commission members to the fact that Code Enforcement is 267 supposed to submit a demolition application for the local landmark at 406 W. 268 Madison, for next months meeting. I would like every member who can to go out 269 and inspect the property so everyone will have first hand knowledge of the condition 270 of the building.-- This property was landmarked with -319 N. William, back in the 271 1970s. 272 273 MARTHA CHOITZ: Who is the owner of the property? 274 275 RHONDA SAUNDERS: It's owned by one of Mr. Friedlines companies. R 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 CHERYL GREENE: I was contacted by Code Enforcement regarding this property and their desire to move forward with its demolition. H. Staff Reports 1. Legal CHERYL GREENE: I do not at this time have a signed time waiver from Herceg & Associates regarding the courthouse light application. III. OLD BUSINESS Nothing new to report. IV. NEW BUSINESS RHONDA SAUNDERS: The office has obtained a new copy machine and fax. V. VISITORS DON SPORLEDER: It seems to be a pity that the Commission has no affective way to enforce minimum maintenance of landmarked properties. What has happened with 511 W. Colfax? MARTHA CHOITZ: Sextons were planning on staying. IV. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:40pm Historic Preservation Commission Of South Bend and St. Joseph County, Indiana. ATTEST: Secretary The auction of the house had no takers and the VA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA APPROVING INSPECTOR SERVICES CONTRACT WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County, Indiana (hereafter HPC) is in need of a person to perform inspections and related services of properties in historic districts or which are historic landmarks; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Heritage Foundation (hereafter "Heritage") is a not-for-profit agency located in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana whose corporate purpose shares many similarities with HPC; and WHEREAS, Heritage is willing to provide HPC with the services of one of Heritage's employees to perform property inspection services for and on behalf of the HPC; and WHEREAS, HPC is willing and able to pay for the services of Heritage's employer on an hourly basis; and WHEREAS, the HPC has drafted an "Inspector Services Contract: which contains the terms and conditions of the proposed arrangement for inspector services between Heritage and the HPC, and which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County, Indiana as follows: The "Inspector Services Contract" between the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County, Indiana and the South Bend Heritage Foundation (Exhibit "A") is approved. 2. The HPC's acting President is authorized to sign the Inspector Services Contract (Exhibit "A") on behalf of the HPC. 3. A true copy of the Inspector Services Contract between the HPC and Heritage shall be provided to the responsible fiscal body of St. Joseph County, Indiana. A TRUE RESOLUTION this , day of , 2001 passed by a majority of the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County, Indiana, _- - - at its regularly scheduled meeting. Secretary, Historic Preservation Commission INSPECTOR SERVICES CONTRACT The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County (hereafter "HPC") and the South Bend Heritage Foundation (hereafter "Heritage") hereby enter into this Contract for the temporary use of an employee of Heritage to perform inspection services on behalf of the HPC, which Contract is as follows: WHEREAS, Heritage and HPC have a common objective to preserve and protect historic structures in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana; and WHEREAS, Heritage is willing to allow HPC to use the services of a Heritage employee to perform certain tasks related to inspection of historic landmarks and historic districts; and WHEREAS, HPC is willing to pay Heritage for the services of Heritage's employee; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefit derived by both parties from this Contract and in further consideration of the mutual promises herein contained, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. Heritage will provide HPC with an employee to perform the following services for HPC on an as needed basis: Inspect all Local Landmarks and Historic Districts on a regular basis looking for any unauthorized alterations, repairs, removals and additions, which involve all buildings, structures as well as natural and man made landscape items. Inspect properties that have received a Certificate of Appropriateness to ensure that the work being done complies with what was approved. Assist, when needed, the Commission Staff in reviewing new applications for permits. Contact the Building Department to have stop work orders placed on any violating projects. Document all violations, both in written description and with photographs and submit to the Assistant Director for processing. Keep complete records of all findings. Inspect all designated properties for compliance with HPC's minimum maintenance standards. discuss violators with HPC Staff after which, if necessary, turn violators over to Code Enforcement. Attend Code Enforcement meetings, which pertain to designated properties. -Attend HPC meetings when needed. 2. HPC will pay Heritage the sum of twenty dollars ($20.00) per hour for each hour or fractional part of an hour that Heritage's employee provides the designated services for HPC, and HPC will require Heritage's employee to maintain a time log of all services rendered for and on behalf of HPC. Payments by HPC to Heritage for Heritage's employee services shall be made on a bi-weekly basis. 3. HPC will provide a desk and work area in the HPC office for Heritage's employee while Heritage's employee is engaged in the duties and tasks set forth in paragraph 1. 4. Notwithstanding his/her services on behalf of HPC, at no time shall Heritage's employee be designated or treated as an employee of HPC; all payroll taxes, unemployment insurance, workers compensation insurance, and all other legally mandated costs, expenses and withholdings associated with employment shall be assumed and paid in full by Heritage. 5. Any information disclosed to the Heritage employer by the HPC during the course of such employee's services engagement which is deemed to be confidential by the HPC shall not be disclosed by said employee to any person or entity unless the HPC consents in writing to such disclosure. 6. . All work product of Heritage's employee while performing services for HPC shall be the sole property of HPC. 7. The HPC may terminate the services of Heritage's employee at any time for any reason but shall notify Heritage in writing within forty-eight (48) hours of its decision to terminate services. Any payment due to Heritage at the time of such termination of services shall be made to Heritage no later than the next date on which the regular services payment is due. 8. Upon termination of the services of Heritage's employee, whether involuntarily or by mutual Contract, such employee shall return promptly to HPC any of HPC's materials, documents, or tangible property of any kind which said employee acquired from HPC, or as a consequence of services rendered for HPC, or which he/she produced for HPC. 9. This Contract shall remain in effect for a period of one year from its date of execution, and will continue in effect for one year terms thereafter until it is cancelled or terminated by either of the parties upon thirty (30) days written notice. The termination of the services of a particular Heritage employee under paragraph 6 of this Contract does not necessarily terminate this Contract, and Heritage should attempt to provide HPC with a successor employee as soon as possible if it is able to do so. 10. This Contract may be modified by the parties at any time but such modifications shall be in writing. 11. This Contract shall be interpreted according to Indiana law and shall bind the parties, their agents, assigns, and successors in interest. The parties now sign this Contract by their lawful designated representatives, and each signer represents that he/she has the approval and authority of his/her agency to do so. Effective Date: 0 Historic Preservation Commission Catherine Hostetler Acting President South Bend Heritage Foundation HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY ANNUAL REPORT 2000 Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County Rhonda Saunders, Assistant Director HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION John Oxian, President (temporarily stepped down) Catherine Hostetler, Vice President (Acting President) Gerald Ujdak, Secretary Jerry Weiner, Treasurer Martha Choitz Richard Helmus Mary Jane Chase Richard Morrison Joann Sporleder, Architectural Historian HPC STAFF John Oxian, Acting Director (8/00—present) Rhonda Saunders, Assistant Director (7/97—present) MEETINGS ATTENDED BY HPC AND/OR STAFF I.U. Cornelius O'Brien Conference on Historic Preservation October 2000 John Oxian, J. E. Talley LOCAL LANDMARKS AND DISTRICTS During this period, the Commission has reviewed 75 applications for Certificates of Appropriateness for repair or alteration in Local Historic Districts and at Local Landmarks. The following sites and structures have been designated as Local Historic Landmarks between January and December of 2000. ANGELA BOULEVARD BRIDGE The Angela Boulevard Bridge was opened to traffic on June 24, 1940. It is a three -span Arch Melan Bridge designed by former City Engineer William S. Moore. This bridge was part of what was known as the "inner belt" for truck traffic who's purpose was to route truck traffic around the business district of South Bend. STEINMETZ HOUSE 1917 CEDAR This brick, Tudor Revival style, house was built in 1927 for William Steinmetz, the manager of the General Asbestos and Supply Company and founder of the Midland Engineering Company. Mr. Steinmetz resided at this address until 1937 when it was sold to Charles D. Hoyt, founder of the Charles D. Hoyt Screw Machine Factory of Indianapolis. The house remained in the Hoyt family until 1962. This house is a superb example of the Tudor Revival Style that was so popular in the 1920s, with its brick facade, stucco and half timber gable, multi -paned casement windows and multiple roof lines. JEFFERSON SCHOOL 528 SOUTH EDDY This is a Neo Classical style, elementary school building which was designed by popular local architect, Ernest Young, and constructed in 1930. The Jefferson School was built to absorb the population explosion occurring in the Sunnymede area. It was dedicated in January of 1931 by Samuel Pettengill, Congressman elect of the 13th District and Frank Meyer Jr., Secretary of State. The school has experienced three major additions over the years to accommodate the growing number of pupils. The first took place in 1937 enlarging the it by seven rooms, the second in 1953 which included a kitchen and lunchroom and the third in 1962 when a gymnasium, shop, offices and five new classrooms were added. The structure continues to this day to educate young children of South Bend's Sunnymede District. BENDER HOUSE 553 EDGEWATER This is a one-story Bungalow built in 1920 by developers Leslie Whitcomb and Fred Keller. It was sold upon completion to Charles and Edna Bender in 1921. Mr. Bender was an assistant foreman at Plant 2, Studebaker Corporation, he and his wife resided here until 1943. LESLIE WHITCOMB HOUSE 557 EDGEWATER Leslie Whitcomb, a man responsible for developing many of South Bends neighborhoods, built this house in 1919. He and his wife, Aletha, owned the house until 1943 when it was finally sold to Rose Zarembka. This is a two-story Prairie style abode with the typical stucco walls, low pitched roof and wide overhangs which help give the feeling of connectedness to nature. SOUTH BEND STATE BANK 911 SOUTH MICHIGAN This is a Neo Classical style bank building constructed in 1919 by the South Bend State Bank, a newly organized financial institution. The building officially opened for business in 1920 with the purpose of serving the south side's growing business section and ever increasing number of Studebaker Employees. South Bend State Bank continued to operate successfully until 1931 when it folded, selling all assets, including the bank building to the Union Trust Company. BURKE BUILDING 1019 SOUTH MICHIGAN This is a two-story, Colonial Revival style, commercial building erected by W.W. Schnieder Construction Company in 1928 for Morris Burke. Mr .Burke owned a grocery store on Western Avenue and dabbled in real estate on the side. This structure housed Belmont Crockery until the mid -1940's. RIVERVIEW & HIGHLAND CEMETERY 2300/2257 PORTAGE The Riverview Cemetery was established in 1900 when a few interested citizens of South Bend formed a stock company and purchased the homestead site of the James R. Miller Estate for purposes of developing a suburban cemetery. Highland Cemetery was established a few years later by the same citizens. These cemeteries list some of South Bend's most prominent citizens among their residents, such as, Studebaker, Oliver, Bendix, Morris, Muessel, Brick and Wyman. The Commission with the support of the Cemeteries has recently landmarked the following portions of these cemeteries; Riverview Gatehouse, Riverview Crematory & Columbarium/Receiving Tomb, LaSalle's Landing and Highland's Memorial Mausoleum. CALDWELL HOUSE 227 SOUTH WILLIAM John Caldwell, local carpenter and real estate speculator, built this unique one-story Gable- Front/Italianate style house in 1882 as rental property. It remained in the Caldwell family until 1931 when it was placed into a trust. This house is truly unique, there is no other structure like it in the City of South Bend. It is a clever combination of two popular, yet very different styles, the Gable Front and the Italianate. The Gable Front style refers to the gable roof and is usually a simple style of house, however, Mr. Caldwell chose to improve the appearance by adding various Italian features, such as, the front bay window and the long narrow double -hung wood windows. JOHN CALDWELL HOUSE 229 SOUTH WILLIAM Local carpenter and civil servant, John Caldwell constructed this house in 1870 as a rental. The Caldwell family eventually sold it to Clarence E. Lee, owner of C.E. Lee Paint Company. This is a two-story Italianate style house which features a low roof, wide eaves, double wood brackets and detailed front porch. FISHER FARM 51177 LILAC ROAD Constructed in 1879, by George V. Fisher, this two-story Vernacular style farm house: Mr. Fisher and his family farmed this property for over twenty years, finally selling it in 1897 to Robert Myler who sold the property a year later to William Smith. Mr .Smith farmed this land for the next forty-seven years, selling it upon his retirement to Harold C. Fry, a tool designer, in 1945. COWLES HOUSE 19701 COWLES This is a Cross -Gabled house with Gothic features which was constructed in 1875 by Frederick Rufus Cowles, a pioneer resident of St. Joseph County and craftsman. The house passed from one generation of the Cowles family to another until it was inherited by Frederick Cowles' great grandson, Wayne Plank. SMITH FARM 51991 ASH ROAD This house is an interesting example of the combination of the Cross Gable and Italianate styles of architecture. It has the roof line and style of a Cross Gable with the window features of an Italianate. It was built in 1875 by John G. Smith, a prominent area farmer who owned and operated the family farm until his death in 1917. The property remained in the Smith family until 1927 when it was sold to Lester Kline. METZGER FARM 14309 ADAMS ROAD This Greek Revival style house was built in 1847 by Mr. Metzger, it is the third oldest home in Harris Township. Mr. Metzger was a native German clock maker and one of the first settlers of Harris Township. He farmed the land most of his life eventually passing the land to his son-in- law, Alexander Metzger. He operated the farm and ventured into the cattle business with his dad. The property remained in the Metzger family until 1960. NATIONAL REGISTER In 2000 the HPC commissioned the preparation of nominations to the National Register of Historic Places for two single site properties. MUESSEL/DREWERY'S BREWERY COMPLEX. 1408 ELWOOD This nomination was accepted by the Historic Preservation Commission and recommended to the Mayor and State Review Board for placement on the National Register. The State Review Board is in the process of reviewing the nomination with the hopes of completing a recommendation with in the early part of 2001. SOUTH BEND BREWERING ASSOCATION This nomination was accepted by the Historic Preservation Commission and recommended to the Mayor and State Review Board for placement on the National Register. The State Review Board is in the process of reviewing the nomination with the hopes of completing a recommendation with in the early part of 2001. OTHER NATIONAL REGISTER ACTIVITIES The HPC has received and reviewed two new National Register applications during this period which originated outside the commission's own activities. They are, the Wertz-Bestle Farm, - - - 51387 Portage Road and Evergreen Hill, located at 59449 Keria Trail. SECTION 106 COMPLIANCE The staff reviewed ninety-nine (99) environmental review inquiries from the Department of Economic Development during this period. The HPC has maintained its Programmatic Memorandum of Agreement with the SHPO and National Advisory Council to ensure protection of cultural properties which are listed on or qualify for the National Register of Historic Places. SPECIAL PROJECTS During this period the Historic Preservation Commission was awarded DHPA grant money to complete the design and printing of the new County Re -Survey. The commission has hired graphic designer, Paula Headley to create the new book and Commercial Graphics to print the estimated 1,000 copies. The design process of the survey is complete and under review with the estimated date for printing to commence the end of January 2001. HPC researched the Kessler Place Proposed Local Historic District, creating a preservation plan, complete with maps, histories, photos and district boundary options. The Commission reviewed proposed alterations to the draft form of the guidelines for Taylor's Field Local Historic District. The guideline books were designed, printed and mailed during the early portion of 2000. During this period HPC welcomed intern, Tisha Greenslade, a Notre Dame American Studies student, this summer. Ms. Greenslade researched, designed and wrote a new, comprehensive, introductory style pamphlet on the Studebaker Corporation and family in South Bend. The pamphlet will be printed in time for the Studebaker National Conference which is to be held in South Bend in the year 2001. SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS During this period the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County has remained involved and engaged with a broad range of historic preservation issues and concerns throughout St. Joseph County and in the city of South bend. The day -today administration of Local Historic Districts and Local Historic Landmarks continues to be a primary part of the HPC and staff's participation in the preservation of significant local cultural resources. In addition, the HPC has worked toward the designation of additional structures and neighborhoods and has responded to grass-roots requests from the community to be a part of the ongoing dialogue of preservation in the area. The HPC maintains its responsibilities as a Certified Local Government and continues its interaction with local government agencies and officials in the long-term task of preservation education and advocacy. The preservation cause had also been promoted in the larger____ - community. Staff continues to monitor the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory for the City of South Bend and St. Joseph County, maintaining files and accumulating data pertinent to keeping this inventory current. The Commission has also made great strides in bringing this department into the Twenty -First Century, with the addition of new computers, software, internet access, copy machines, printers, scanner and a new state of the art fax machine. PROJECTS AND GOALS FOR THE FUTURE As noted, the commission will complete the printing of the new County Survey, distributing copies to many agencies all over Indiana. The commission will continue its efforts to identify, research and protect potential local landmarks and districts using the city and county surveys. The commission will also establish a method of inspecting Certificate of Appropriateness projects, responding to notices of work commencing with out permits and reviewing deteriorating historic properties. This procedure manual will be created as a guide for the Commission's newest position, a part-time building inspector. ,