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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 2001s = AGENDA OF THE JULY 2001_ MEETING s 7th Floor County -City Building County Commissioners Conference Rm Monday. Julv 16. 2001 7:30 nm I. Call To Order Z II. Public Hearing A. Certificates of Appropriateness 0 1.2001-0626, 718 Arch, Fence 2.2001-0625, 709 Arch, Demolition. 3.2001-0630, 1102 E. Wayne, Porch 4.2001-0705, 624 S. St. Joseph, ADA. .. — 5.2001-0323 amendment, 513 River Avenue, Fence. { - k 6.2001-0710-2, 521 River, Demo., Fence, Deck. c 7. 2001-0711, 620 W. Lasalle, Fence G B. Proposed Local Landmarks, 2nd Reading r . O 1. 1313 Liston 1 2.333 Tonti 3.224 W. Colfax z III. Regular Business j A. Approval of Minutes (June) B. Treasurer's Report (see handout) C. Correspondence Q 1. Notices of Inspector sent D. Committee Reports �// 1. Historic Districts First Reading I L.L,_ a. Park Avenue PLHD W 2. Historic Landmarks ` a. First Reading W 1. Two Streetlights on Cedar & 745 Leland 3. Standards & Maintenance LL 3 a. Violation Letter sent 620 W. Lasalle Q. E. Staff Reports - 1. CofA Staff Approvals (see attachment) r , �— 2. Legal 3. Miscellaneous_ Activities & Grants IV. Old Business 0. ' A. Re -rates: 333 Tonti & 621 N. Lafayette . B. Madison School Project—Update report. E C. Amendment I y V. New Business VI. Hearing of Visitors r { VII. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters c # VIII. Adjournment SOUTH BEND & SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AUGUST 20, 2001 MEETING GUESTS: PLEASE SIGN THIS LIST SO YOUR PRESENCE CAN BE NOTED FOR OUR MINUTES L -AAA/ -Vo-uc, v2nJac�L X/vA/ STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: 2001-0625 Property Location: 718 Arch Avenue Property Owner: Sarah & Christopher Davis Landmark or District Designation: LHD-EP Rating: C/9 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT This house was built in 1921 as part of the Edgewater Place Addition to South Bend by developers, Whitcomb and Keller. They sold the property in 1925 to Albert Smith, the owner and president of A.W. Smith & Sons Plumbing. He only owned the house for two years, selling it in 1927 to Emma Farnham. Ms. Farnham died in 1931 leaving the house to her husband Eli Farnham who sold the house to Margaret Gustafson that same year. The house was then sold to Fold and Clara Butts in 1943. The Butts family resided in the house until 1955. It is unclear when the house was sold after this date, all that is known is that it had several more owners prior to being sold to the current owner, Sarah & Christopher Davis RECOMMENDATION The Preservation Guidelines for the Edgewater Place Local Historic District follow the Rehabilitation Model. Before these new owners received notice of being in a historic district, they built a six-foot tall wood stockade style privacy to the rear of the property. Fortunately, however, the fence does comply with the guidelines for this neighborhood, as it only encompasses the rear of the property. As such the staff recommends approval of the application as submitted. 718 ARCH STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: 2001-0626 Property Location: 709 Arch Avenue Property Owner: Sunrise Atlantic Corp. Landmark or District Designation: LHD-EP Rating: C/9 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT This house was built by developers Whitcomb and Keller as a rental venture in 1920. They rented the house to various tenants until 1929 when it was sold to Elsie and Curtis Woods. Mr. Woods was a branch manager for Mutual Plate Glass Insurance Company. They resided at this address until 1946when it was sold to Charles Roth. Mr. Roth was born in Poland in 1894 and came to South Bend in 1917. Charles owned and operated Roth Grocery located on North Frances Street. Mr. & Mrs. Roth lived in this house until 1970 when Mrs. Roth, now a widow, moved into a senior housing facility. Her son, Morris, used the house as a rental until 1977 when it was sold to Eugene Kollar. The house was sold several times after this, but was always used as a rental. RECOMMENDATION The Preservation Guidelines for the Edgewater Place Local Historic District follow the Rehabilitation Model. The guidelines state that demolition can occur only when a building is a threat to public safety, and there is no reasonable alternative. The applicant is South Bend Code Enforcement, who is requesting permission to demolish the house. The present owners have allowed serious deterioration, especially to the roof and foundation, which, in turn has caused water damage and structural instability. At a Code Enforcement Hearing held May 22, 2001, Hearing Officer Larry Clifford ordered the house demolished. While the grounds for Mr. Clifford's decision are clear, the Historic Preservation Commission Staff are concerned about the effects demolition of this house will have upon the rest of the District because the lot at 709 Arch Street is too small to accommodate a new house. Therefore, there is a real possibility that if this house is demolished, the lot will stay vacant and unused in perpetuity, adding to a considerable number of other vacant and unattended lots in this district. The Staff asked our new inspector to make an inspection on the Commission's behalf and expects him to give a report at the meeting. The staff will refrain from making any recommendations until said report has been heard. 2 STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: 2001-0630 Property Location: 1102 East Wayne Property Owner: Mary Jane Hernandez Landmark or District Designation: LHD-EW Rating: C/9 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT This house was built in 1925 for Edward and Mary Johnston. Edward was a physician with offices in the Citizen's Bank Building. The Johnston's sold the property to the Coquillard Land Company in1929. It remained vacant until they sold it in 1931 to developers, Whitcomb and Keller who used the house as a rental. They sold the property to Henry and Jeanette Humrichouser in 1933. Henry was born in Pierceton Indiana and married Jeanette Miller in 1918 and moved to South Bend in 1926. The resided here until 1940 when the house was sold to William Brookins, an advertising Manager. The house was sold eight more times between 1942 and 1985 when it was purchased by the current owners, Estanisloa and Mary Hernandez. RECOMMENDATION The Preservation Guidelines for the East Wayne Street Local Historic District follow the Rehabilitation Model. The applicant is requesting to remove the screen panels on the north side porch and replace them with paneling on the bottom and double hung windows with screens on the top. The existing screen door would be replaced with a white wooden storm door. The Staff has many questions regarding this application and has attempted to contact both the owner and the contractor; however, neither could be reached prior to sending these packets out. Some of the issues the staff has with this application concern the lack of description regarding the paneling, the windows and the screen door. This staff cannot not determine from the information submitted what the end project will look like. As such, the staff cannot make a recommendation at this time. If the needed information is received prior to the meeting the staff will pass out a written recommendation that night, if not then it will be up to the owner and contractor to answer all questions at the meeting. Z$ car A 5A U 4 Apt, MID gill till I 4.-C 00 V(E.5T• SIS �+'':�.e;r .D..•�'. r�.: .i r�.,,- •t. �:_"•�.'I i - •.y I,(.r/�;.��l..rr=hi� , .. "�:_..._i�..-v;ti:;fj; .�a9 '�.'rt' � . Li ti l T-7 r, s 1 ; ! Imo✓ ! {- � t ;{.? � tY II .-:•• I III 1 i i i rLT i ! De . 1: ' � 11t? � . lY) t Jo V-�ir�Y" �'•. Y' eco d y':� ► Lir Y Lk �---. DoaJ.i:J PQ i vj e c,1 •r- { Al STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: 2001-0705 Property Location: 624 S. St. Joseph Property Owner: People Encouraging People Landmark or District Designation: LHD-TF Rating: S/11 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT This house was constructed in 1922 for Louis and Dora_ Kaufman. The Kaufman's resided at this address until 1931 when it was sold to David and Florence Gross. Mr. Gross owned the house for ten years, selling it in 1940 to Kurt Simon, a salesman for Simon Brothers Wholesale Grocery. Mr. Simon resided here until 1964 when he sold the property to Verna Morgan, who was the manager of the Restmore Hotel. In 1973, the house was given to its present owner, the First Presbyterian Church of South Bend, who transferred the title to their affiliate, People Encouraging People Inc., in 1983. RECOMMENDATION The Preservation Guidelines for the Taylor's Field Local Historic District follow the Rehabilitation Model. The applicant is requesting four projects, an ADA accessible ramp, a fire escape, step and sidewalk replacement and door replacement. The current owners have leased the house to the Holy Cross Senior Resource Center who wants to convert the property into a safe house for senior citizens. In order to do this the building must be ADA compliant and must have a fire escape for the second story. 1). The proposed wood ramp would require the removal of a portion of the side of the front porch. This removal of the side brick from the front porch would not affect the appearance of the porch from the front and all the brick removed would be stored incase the ramp was ever removed. The ramp would have a 4'x4' platform with a 4' wide ramp that runs 30' in length. It would also have standard wood railing. 2) The wood fire escape is to be located on the south side of the house. It would require the removal of a second story window located to the back of this fagade. The window opening would be enlarged to accommodate a 6' 8" tall, 3' wide, six -panel steel fire exit door. The escape would have three landings, all 4'x4', and three sets of stairs, all 4' wide. It would also have 2x2 treated spinals and handrails on both sides of the stairway. 3) The applicant is requesting to remove three deteriorated concrete steps at front entrance and sidewalk and replace with new steps and sidewalk of same material, style and placement. 4) Remove the existing wood 30"x72" north door, which is badly deteriorated and missing the window and replace it with a new 30"x72" insulated, six panel steel door. 1) The staff finds the proposed ramp to be a necessity for this facility and removing the south side brick from the porch will not affect the look of the porch. The brick is being saved so it can be reinstalled should the ramp ever be removed. The guidelines state that all code requirements shall be complied with in such a manner that the existing character of the building is preserved. Since there is not enough distance from the steps to the sidewalk to accommodate the required rise the side positioning of the ramp will best meet the ADA requirements with the least amount of impact to the character of the building. Staff recommends approval of the ramp. 2) The proposed fire escape will be located on the south side of the house, which is hidden by a very dense tree line. Because of the layout of the interior of the second story there is no possible way to attach this stairwell to the rear of the property, in fact, the stairs would probably be more visible from the rear then they would be from the south fagade. The staff would recommend approval of the fire escape with the stipulation that the removed brick be saved and that the stone sill be either saved or reused as either a header or sill for the new door, if dimensions allow. 3) The replacement of the deteriorated stairs and sidewalk are in-kind and staff recommends approval. 4) The north/side door is made of wood with two raised panels and one large window. The door is in very poor condition and the glass has long since been taken out and replaced with wood paneling. Although the staff would prefer a wood door be used as a replacement we will recommend approval of the proposed steel door for security purposes since it is not located on the front facade. 0) 624 S. St. Joseph 624 S. St. Joseph HOLY CROSS CARE 4 92348071 NO.084 D02 fu i'P 1jj �I�MMtM iii 1 07/02/2001 07:23 HOLY CROSS CARE 92348071 NO.084 P03 A November 6, 2000 Holy Cross Care and Rehabilitation Center 17475 Dugdale Drive S" Band, Indiana 46635 Attention: Mr. Jack Bell (Fx. 271-3981) BUUMERSt 1KC Reference: Estimate to perform renovations to the Older Adult Safe House Dear Jack, I We propose to fumlsh the necessary labor, equipment and material to perform renovations to the Older Adult Safe House as per our conversations and the following specifications: Exit Stairs at Rear of Building: A. Remove Window B. Reframe operilng to receive new exit door C. Furnish and Install 3'-0"x 6-8" Insulated 6 —panel steel door with standard duty commercial lockset • D. Tooth masonry around new door opening. E. Patch sheetrock at interior of new door frame. F. Paint wall and door. Caulkdcprframe. G. Patch floor and base. H. Construct three (3) treated wood landings and three (3) sets of 4' wide stairs to provide exit way from the second floor to the ground. Stairs to have 2 x 2 treated spinals and handrails on both sides of - - stairway. 1. Install Interior exit light above new door. Exclusions: Palntlng of treated lumber, and landscaping. Total Cost Item #1 ............................................... $9,972.00 628OO U.S. 31 South • South Bond, IN 46614 219/291-2091 • Fax. 219/291-7472 Handicap Ramp at Front of Building: A. Remove portion of south masonry end wail on front porch, B. Tooth masonry to create finished opening. C. Furnish and install treated wood platform and hand! -cap accessible ramp to city sidewalk.' D. Perform necessary excavation to obtain handicap slopes and haul off excess soils. Exclusions: Painting of treated lumber, electrical, and landscaping. .Z, Total Cost item#2............................................... $9,191.00 3. Sidewalk at Entrance: A. Remove three (3) lower concrete steps at front entrance and sidewalk to city sidewalk. Haul off concrete debris. B. Form, place and finish new step and 4' thick sidewalk to match old layout. C. Provide winter protection of concrete. Exclusions: Frost removal prior to concrete installation, painting of steps. Total Cost Item#3............................................... $3,765.00 4. North Door Replacement: A. Remove and dispose of existing 30" x 72" door. B. Fumish and Install new 30" x 72" Insulated 6 — panel steel door with standard duty commercial lockset. . C. Patch trims at door opening. D. Paint and caulking door and frame. Total Cost Item#4............................................... $1,021.00 Thank you for the opportunity to submit this estimate. Please contact us If you have questions or would like to proceed with the work. Sincerely, David Paston Estimator STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: 2001-0323 Property Location: 513 River Avenue Property Owner: Kelly and Michael Pierce 513 River Avenue South Bend, IN 46601 Landmark or District Designation: Local Historic District — Edgewater Place Rating: Contributing STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT In 1920, the Whitcomb & Keller development corporation built this craftsman influenced wood frame house for Susan and Charles D Robinson. Mr. Robinson was a troubleman and foreman for Studebaker from the time he mover here, until his death in 1935, at which time he left this house to his wife RECOMMENDATION The treatment level selected by the Neighborhood Association and the Commission is Rehabilitation and preservation. Page 23 of the Guidebook states that "front yard areas shall not be fenced, with the exception of areas along Lincolnway, which may be fences, but not with enclosed stockade -type fencing. Staff approval was given last March for various work including tuck pointing and foundation repair, power -wash, scraping, and painting the garage, re -roofing the garage, replacing and repairing some cedar boards, enlarging and replacing attic vents, and replacing and repainting boards on the porch. There has been no problem with any of these items. HOWEVER: Among the other things which staff approved, staff also approved replacing the then -existing three-foot fence with a similar four -foot fence in the same location, which was from the side of the house, somewhere mid -way between the front line and the back line of the house, across to the side yard. Since the homeowners wanted to use stockade -type fencing, that was also staff - approved with the condition that plantings be placed in front of it. The actual fence is even with the front line of the front porch, several feet in front of the previous fence. It is four feet high, and is a solid, stockade style fence, presently unpainted. There is a new ornamental bush planted in front of it. The Staff recommends that the fence be moved back to its previous location. .,_,�..._.____...__�._.�...___._......�,,�..__.e �.,.,.--.�,,... �; �. F �' F A J .� J. %�il lJ`Q(1 STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: 2001-0710-2 Property Location: 521 River Property Owner: Neal Nowak Landmark or District Designation: LHD-EP Rating: C/9 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT This house was built around 1920 by developers, Whitcomb and Keller for Frank and Glenna Jeffries. Frank was born in 1894 to Jarvis and Elizabeth Jeffries. He moved to South Bend in 1912 to take a job with the Tribune. He eventually ended his association with the Tribune in 1919 and began his own real estate, loans and insurance company, which lasted nine years. In 1928, he became the associate editor and field manager of the Farmer's Exchange in New Paris, Indiana. He was also nominated for Vice -President of the United States on the Greenback ticket in 1944. By 1945 Mr. Jeffries health was failing so the couple moved to Florida where he died in 1947. Mr. & Mrs. Jeffries only resided at 521 River Avenue, for a couple of years; they sold it to Abraham Simon in 1922. Mr. Simon, a native of Germany, came to South Bend in 1890. He operated Simon & Simon Company, which owned a chain of grocery stores through out the South Bend area. The Simons lived in this house until 1933 at which time they began renting the property. In 1940, they rented the house to Philip Oestreicher who eventually bought the property in 1946. Philip was born in Austria in 1893 and came to the United States in 1910. Mr. Oestreicher was a realtor and operator of Columbia Food Shop. He and his wife resided in this house until 1970 when it was sold to Lloyd & Ardenia Rodgers. Mr. Rodgers is listed as the resident from 1971 to 1990. Ardenia Rodgers gave up her claim to the property to Lloyd in 1978. Mr. Rodgers sold the house in 1994 to Ernest Hursey. The house was eventually sold to the current owner, Neal Nowak in 2001. RECOMMENDATION The Preservation Guidelines for the Edgewater Place Local Historic District follow the Rehabilitation Model. The applicant is requesting to remove a rear mudroom from the house. The addition is not original, was poorly constructed and is currently pulling away from the house. The owner will salvage the asbestos shingles from the addition to use as fillers. The interior door is also in need of replacement. The owner would like to replace it with a metal exterior door with raised panels. In place of the addition, Mr. Nowak is requesting to construct a small 6' x 6' wood deck. The deck would abut the house but not connect to it. It would have standard members and rail. The staff recommends approval of the removal of the addition, the infill of salvaged siding, installation of a raised metal door and the construction of a small rear deck. The applicant is also requesting to enclose the backyard with a fence. The fence would be 6' tall and run from the rear line of the house around the backyard. The fence would consist of four feet stockade style wood fencing with 2 feet of wood lattice on top. Staff recommends approval of the fence with the stipulation that shrubs or a tree be planted in front of the fence on the north side of the house to buffer its visual impact from the street. 2 M144lot t I !V,ik,, SLF STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: 2001-0713 Property Location: 620 West LaSalle Property Owner: Kathleen Erhardt Landmark or District Designation: LL Rating: S/11 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT David and Charles Woolman built this Greek Revival Style house in 1876. The Woolman brothers, David, Charles, and George, came to South Bend from New Jersey in 1845, they were active in the masonry business. Besides constructing this house they also built homes at 615, 628 and 629 W. LaSalle. The family used the house at 620 W. LaSalle as a rental until 1890 when it was sold to Michael Matthews, a clerk at the Oliver Corporation. He resided in this house until 1899 when he sold it to Carrie Reynolds, widow of John F. Reynolds, the first cashier of the Citizens National Bank. Mrs. Reynolds resided here until 1919, when she relocated to the Windmere West Hotel in Chicago. The house was sold that same year to Agnes Krueger, the president of the Frances Shop in South Bend. The house saw numerous owners over the next several decades until it was eventually sold to Oscar Brookins. Mr. Brookins is currently selling the property on land contract to Kathleen Erhardt. RECOMMENDATION The Preservation Guidelines for Local Landmarks follow the Rehabilitation Model. The applicant is requesting several projects for this property. 1) Construct a small deck off back door (owner will supply dimensions at Meeting). The deck will be made of wood and will abut the house and garage, but not attach to them. 2) Replace existing wire and chain link fencing along the sides of the rear yard with 6' tall wood privacy fence, -stockade style, (see map for outline). The fence will drop down to a 4' tall privacy fence at the rear line of the house. Where the fence drops to a 4' fence on the east fagade a section of 6' fencing will close off the rear yard by running up to the rear line of the house. Where the 6' fence falls off on the west fagade the rear yard will be enclosed by a section of 4' tall chain link fencing that will run from the rear line of the first addition to the house to the fencing. The 4' fence will run to the front line of the house and then convert to a 4' tall picket fence, which will enclose the front yard. The picket fence will have a front gate with arbor designed to match the window arches in the house and a rear gate to give entry to the butterfly garden. 3) Remove deteriorating concrete front steps and replace with wood steps and a handrail that will match the railings currently existing on front and side porches. 4) Rebuild deteriorating walls of cellar entrance and replace existing makeshift plywood cellar doors with new, possibly metal cellar doors for security. 5) Repair fascia along roofline that was damaged previously and install gutters along front porch roof, side porch roof, sides of house and rear near chimney and cellar door. Install downspouts, two at front corners of house, west and east elevations, on near side porch and one at rear by cellar doors. The staff will give recommendations to each item individually. 1) The owner is requesting to install a small rear yard deck off rear door. It will be approximately two feet off the ground, made of wood, with simple railings and stairs. The bottom will be covered by lattice and the porch will not protrude past the line of the house. The deck is with in the guidelines and not visible from the street, thus, the staff recommends approval. The owner has expressed an interest in possibly putting a roof or trellis system over this deck. The staff has asked that the owner be prepared to submit the exact dimensions of the deck and a detailed description of such a roof at the meeting on the 16`h 2) Staff recommends replacement of the existing wire fence along the sides of the rear yard with a 6', stockade style privacy fence. The fence will not be intrusive and will only come up to the rear line of the first addition to the house. The owner has dogs and privacy issues, which only a privacy fence can help solve. The portion of 6' fencing on the east fagade that will close off the yard will be barely visible from the street if at all and the small section on the west fagade that is to be closed off by coated chain link fencing will not be visible from the street and will give security without causing any dangerous blind spots. The staff recommends approval of the rear yard privacy fence and coated chain link fence. 2 The owner will then take the privacy fence and lower it to a 4' tall fence to ensure continuity between the front and backyard fencing and to further aid in the issues of privacy and security. The 4' tall fencing would run from the rear of the house to the front line of the house then it would convert into a 4' tall picket fence which would enclose the front yard. The front picket fence is very much in keeping with the style of the neighborhood and would have been a prevalent item along Washington, LaSalle and Colfax Streets around the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Commission approved a 3' tall front yard picket fence at 617 W. LaSalle in the later portion of 1990's. The owner is requesting a 4' fence because of her 4' tall hedgerow and existing 4' tall picket fencing. The guidelines for landmarks state that Front yard areas should not be fenced except in cases where historic documentation would indicate such fencing appropriate. Fencing should be in character with the buildings style, material and scale. The proposed front yard picket fence is historically appropriate for this area and is in style and scale with the property. The 4' privacy section that runs up the side of the house will keep the continuity between the rear fence and the front fence. The arbor requested for the front gate could also be argued as historically appropriate. The owner will design it to mirror the arched windows in the front fagade of the house. The staff recommends approval of all the proposed fencing, gates and arbor. The staff has also consulted with Design Review's Jim Markle, regarding the fencing. He concurs that the proposed fencing would most likely pass the Design Review Committee, which will hear this proposal on July 25, 2001. 3) The removal of concrete steps and installation of wood steps with railing to match the rail on the porch would better replicate what the original stair and rail would have looked like. Staff recommends approval. 4) The rebuilding of the cellar entry walls is in-kind. The existing doors for the cellar is actually a makeshift plywood set-up and is in dire need of replacement. The owner would like to install new metal cellar doors for security reasons. The staff recommends approval of the proposal, which is not visible from the street. 5) The repairing of previously removed or damaged fascia with same material is in-kind, staff recommends approval. In earlier photographs of the house, gutters are visible on various locations of the house. The house originally had gutters along both the west and east facades and along the side porch. The owner is requesting to install gutters and downspouts in the same locations as the originals. The owner is also requesting to install new gutters along the front porch and at rear of first addition, west side where water runs down a valley from the chimney. Staff finds this proposal to be with in the guidelines and necessary to preserve integrity of the foundation and thus recommends approval. 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LaSalle Violation Photos WU .l t mi WIN ol �- 1 t t 111 ^t yl�i o'' 'c'7y 3'�`� �'�7r."'.a�«'�'k�'„�ra y #. ,t '” t"' ;rr�-:+`f+�X„*�vy�+ie�`a � �-A•�lg � t`•.�-�S _ [► -. � ti� x.,s� r`' :t' .ct.;,r 41 � ,,f; '�-J kY^"ISN"tw+3P`+iS.""y!(" 3 J r {.. 3 .." plG' .. ♦. �A '�Y STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: 2001-0712 Property Location: 1624 East Wayne Property Owner: Cathedral of St. James Episcopal Church Landmark or District Designation: LHD-EW Rating: NC STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT This house was built in 1952 by Joseph and Frances Barnette. Mr. Barnette was the president of the I" Bank & Trust Company of South Bend. They eventually sold the house to the current owner, the Cathedral of St. James Episcopal Church. RECOMMENDATION The Preservation Guidelines for the East Wayne Local Historic District follow the Rehabilitation Model. The applicant is requesting to demolish a 20'x20' garage. They will replace the garage with another two -stall approximately 24'x30' in size, which will be similar to the old garage in style. This application came in very late and has only been placed on the July agenda because the owner was worried about the stability of the existing garage. The owner has stated that the garage is leaning and has a large amount of deterioration caused by termites. Since the application came in so late, the staff was unable to obtain the required information regarding the make-up of the new garage. As such, the staff will forego any recommendation regarding the new structure and will leave it to the owner and contractor to answer all questions at the July 16th meeting. Both the HPC Director and Inspector have been out to the site to review the condition of the garage. After a brief consultation, both concur that from the outside the garage appears to be very sound and in need of only minimal repairs. The existing garage has wood clapboard siding, asphalt roof and two -stalls. The service door is located on the side of the garage. As viewed from the outside the garage has some clapboard damage around the base, however, the termite damage does not appear to start until five or six boards up from the ground. There are other areas of minor wood damage that require inexpensive repairs. The aforementioned areas of damage to the siding can easily be repaired or replaced with new clapboards as needed, all at low cost to the owner. The roof does need replacing, as does some of the glass in various windows, however, none of this warrants demolition of this structure. Unless the owner can provide interior images and information that proves otherwise the staff recommends denial of the request to demolish this garage. The owner is requesting to demolish the existing garage in order to build a new two -stall garage which would be 10' deeper and 4' wider. The staff can only assume the reasoning for this is for more storage and a front service entrance, since there is currently ample room for two cars to park with in the structure. Although the staff recommends denial of the demolition, they would recommend approval of adding ten feet to the rear of the existing garage. There is ample room and this would add needed storage to the garage at substantially less cost then demolition and new construction. In addition, by adding on rather then rebuilding, the garage will not have to be moved over for new setback requirements. Once again, this recommendation is based on an exterior inspection of the building. 2 John Oxian, President Date: South Bend and St. Joseph County HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 227 WEST JEFFERSON BLVD. .SOUTH BEND, IN 46601-1830 Application Number: Property Location: Property Owner: - District Designation: Rating: Phone: 219-235-9798 Fax: 219-235-9578 e-mail: historic@michiana.org A Certified Local Government INSPECTION REPORT July 16, 2001 1624 E. Wayne Street South Bend, Indiana 46617 East Wayne Rhonda Saunders, Director The homeowner is requesting the removal of the homes present garage that is 20' by 20' and replacing it with one measuring 24' by 30'. The north side is the front of the garage. It is in good condition with only minor problems. The trim board on the northwest corner is splintered at the lower two feet and appears to have been slightly pushed to the right by one or two inches. The garage door is in good shape. The east side is good shape with the exception of a small section of the molding directly under the roof. The west side has one of the glass panels missing. There is some indication of settling of about '/2 inch on the upper left corner of the door. The siding is good. The south side, rear, has one section of siding at the first course that has been pushed out and is broken. Four other sections of the siding at about five feet high have indications of insect damage. The side is in need of paint. The asphalt shingles need to be replaced. It is my opinion that the outside of the structure is sound. The defects are minor and can be replaced with minimum cost. If the project is approved, there is enough room for the expansion. 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) E. 1,(,14sJ, /e 0 V N H C'ArL1�o�R.C. of /(0241 �'. Grlas'.✓E ST ��t--/Z' �) - 2�{' :-� � � 28' s y� /y�> So . ,8Fn�1� � /,✓. 27,7- Pyz7 • CA r. 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Frank and Adele Domke purchased the land from John M. Studebaker in 1900, but continued to reside elsewhere until Franks death in 1910. Frank Domke, blacksmith for the Studebaker Brothers, was born in Laporte in 1865 and married Adele in 1889. Upon his death at age 47, Adele began construction on a Queen Anne style house located at 1313 Liston. Mrs. Domke resided in this new house until her death in 1948. Just prior to her passing, Adele sold the house to her daughter, Clara Cordtz and her husband James. Mr. Cordtz was a production manager for the Oliver Corporation, he and Clara resided at this address until 1983 when it was sold to Eric and Gloria Craig. Mr. Craig, a computer programmer, owned the house until 1994 when he sold it to William and Sherrie Mullett, who in turn sold it to the current owner, Cheryl King, in 1998. ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION This property is described as lot 20 Studebaker & Hines Subdivision of BOL 80. It is located on the north side of Liston Street between Studebaker and Chestnut Streets. This is a two and a half story house with an irregular plan, brick foundation and one off center brick and corbled chimney. The roof is a combination gable and hip with asphalt shingles, fascia boards and eave returns. The siding is wood clapboard with molded stringcourse between stories, entablature and diamond shaped wood shingles in gables and small eyebrow type protrusions over gable windows. The windows are mostly one over one wood double hung with a few fixed pane windows and one large picture window in first floor front fagade. All windows have wood trim and simple hoods. The house also boasts a full-length front porch with brick piers and Doric columns. RECOMMENDATION Based on the Historic Preservation Commission's Local Landmark Criteria's adopted by the Common Council, the site and structure at 1313 Liston Street should be recommended to the Common Council for designation as a Local Landmark by the Historic Preservation Commission. The building meets three of the 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. 2 The site and structure fulfills criteria #1 as an excellent example of the Queen Anne style of architecture, which was very popular in this area during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The structure_ is rated an S/11 in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory. The site and structure fulfills criteria #2 by the integrity of its original construction with virtually no changes. The house under went extensive restoration after the 1979 survey, which returned it to its original Queen Anne splendor. The site and structure fulfills criteria #3 with its association with the Domkes and the Cordtz's, two hardworking families that exemplify the working class citizen of South Bend in the early 1900's. 3 PROPOSED LOCAL LANDMARK 333 TONTI SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Historic Preservation Commission Of South Bend and St. Joseph County June 2001 W ♦ u W ,Oj OLL• ►Mbar V j W NI 138 Blydsell u • Y •01 771 ,139 U N Se VVVV VV VV V a O nC0 mm mm m V V V V y • 110 �' • ale mV PU .�.0 VT Ir • ".111 ♦♦ ` ` o V VVVV V VVV • • .1121:♦ y. v O P N U J? dIOnO Vtie ^ .«..o •0o v Xm♦mNm.+mO Vm V♦VWVN 7686L Studebaker 1,149 .012 m0vVc m 150 o g V .F m0•. .1 Oje o. 791c-KVp m tY IV 0Ld +Wil• Or o ° o NW « 1Pi1 .P•►►9•.613 Cee !r r N N yy •j y000 m arm• M M mmmm V Y -l-1 P S s t o00 0000 P jNul O m P 7 4 Dledrond NW♦ T ♦W r 0 N; WN () W? O Nr pNW eiRef .�( •j30 .4.10 -. 0 lm' X00 00 VV IVII 0. 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'r { u it s e raFf � : • 1 40 � • �C►: tir t•; {.To--'yhS1: , t .,�P�t{,' "fir x* ;�� � � � ,' _ �� 1 !n �• 1 t�r�(+v �*'S�y,�•�j���k� r'jI cam.". � s m. !�� f�' at � Y 11 r � l 4t �+ •„•.�✓"'.•-' �,�---''"�� � �t. �3 ♦'fit• .�„.,rh ,,�y! ��3+.✓ --,{ ''" ', � \ � 1 , ,l l •" sst Mr.. i 333 TONTI 333 TONTI HISTORICAL CONTEXT This house was built in 1920 by Elias Strickland, an employee of the legal department at Studebaker's. Shortly after completing construction of this Dutch Colonial style house Mr. Strickland sold it to Henry Oest who in turn sold it to Deputy Attorney, Paul Paden in 1923. Mr. Paden sold the property in 1926 to its first residents, Leo and Adelia Cook. Mr. Cook was born in Elkhart in 1895 and married Adelia Fitzgerald in 1925. Leo graduated from Notre Dame in 1918 and began practicing law in South Bend in 1919. He also served as Deputy Prosecutor from 1942 to 1947. Mr. Cook resided at this address until his death in 1965 at age 69; his wife sold the property a year later to Donald and Georgia Tagmeyer Jr. Donald, a meat manager at Kroger, only owned the house for a year, selling it in 1967 to Donald and Gail Miller. Mr. Miller was a teacher at St. Mary's College, he and his wife lived in this house for twenty-four years, eventually selling it in 1991 to the current owner, Sophia Jordan. Ms. Jordan retains ownership_ although she moved to Chicago two years ago. ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION This property is described as lot 207 Park Addition to Navarre Place. It is located on the north side of Tonti Street between Iroquis and N. Lafayette Streets. This is a two-story Dutch Colonial Revival Style house with a square plan, concrete foundation and exterior brick chimney. It has a gambrel roof with shed roof dormers that have soffit overhang and fascia. The roof also has asphalt shingles and a skirt roof over first story. The full front porch has a flat roof, with exposed rafter ends, brick piers, brick base walls and concrete steps. The walls are brick throughout the first story and clapboard in the second story. The windows are six over one double hung with lip mold lintels and one half moon window in the front fagade top peak. The property also contains a single stall garage with clapboard siding and gable roof, located to the rear of the property. RECOMMENDATION Based on the Historic Preservation Commission's Local Landmark Criteria's adopted by the Common Council, the site and structure at 333 Tonti Street should be recommended to the Common Council for designation as a Local Landmark by the Historic Preservation Commission. The building meets three of the 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. 2 The site and structure fulfills criteria #1 as an excellent example of the Dutch Colonial style of architecture, which was very popular in this area during the 1920s. The structure is currently rated a C/9 in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory, but could be easily re -rated to an S/11. The site and structure fulfills criteria #2 by_the integrity -of its original construction with virtually no changes in the past eighty years. The site and structure fulfills criteria #3 with its association with Deputy Attorney,.Paul Paden and Deputy Prosecutor Leo Cook. 3 PROPOSED LOCAL LANDMARK 224 WEST COLFAX SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Historic Preservation Commission Of South Bend and St. Joseph_ County June 2001 1 .015 13 Jefferson O =t 224 WEST COLFAX --- -------- ------------- .027 .021 .02( .025 0 Colfax Avenue 9 Usshi.9ton street .016 2 .023 .024 .022 multiple Re owe* Area 10 .028 224 WEST COLFAX 224 WEST COLFAX HISTORICAL CONTEXT This two-story commercial structure was built in 1921 by two sisters, Edythe and Gertrude Brown. Edythe was a principal in the South Bend Community School Corporation and president of the Elementary Division of the National Education Association. She also wrote a local history text entitled "The Story of South Bend", which was widely used in South Bend Schools. Her sister, Gertrude, was very prominent in many local women's organizations and clubs; she founded the New Comer's Club in 1939 to help new residents of South Bend assimilate. For the first twenty-six years, the building was known as Grace's Corset Shop. In 1928, a Typewriter Company moved in and remained there until it was replaced in 1935 by the Krueger Pharmacy. The pharmacy stayed for eleven years, moving out when Slick's Engraving took over in 1941, by this time the sisters had sold the property to Graham McGovant. Mr. McGovant rented the property to Slick's until 1949 when he sold the property to Edgar Cain who used the building to house is optometrists office. Dr. Cain was born in Ohio in 1899 and --- moved moved to South Bend in 1919 where he married Marie Kerr in 1926. Edgar was a well- known optometrist in South Bend for fifty-six years, he ran is practice from this building until 1977 when he retired and leased the building to Szalay's European Custom Tailoring and Academy. Dr. Cain eventually sold the property to Joseph Szalay in 1985. Mr. Szalay was born in Hungary, moving to America in 1959. He opened his tailoring business in 1967, moving it into 224 W. Colfax in 1977. He operated tailoring business from this location until 1999 when he retired and sold the building to the current owner, Beth Elle Enterprises LLC. ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION This property is described as lot 6 and 21 feet mid -point of lot 4 Knoblocks Subdivision of Original Plat of South Bend lots 245-246. It is located on the south side of West Colfax Street near the corner of W. Colfax and Lafayette Streets. This is a two story commercial building with a rectangular plan, concrete foundation and a flat roof with parapet walls that have clay tile coping. The first story walls are made of limestone while the second story is covered in brick with Sullivanesque Terre cotta detailing. There are one over one wood double hung windows in the second story and a large nine light fixed window in the first story. The entrance is a large wood double door with multi -paned glass panels, side lights, blind transom and copper awnings. RECOMMENDATION 1 Based on the Historic Preservation Commission's Local Landmark Criteria's adopted by the Common Council, the site and structure at 224 W. Colfax Street should be recommended to the Common Council for designation as a Local Landmark by the Historic Preservation Commission. 2 The building meets three of the criteria: 1) Its embodiment of elements or architectural design, detail, material or craftsmanship which represents an architectural characteristic or innovation; 2) Its suitability for preservation; 3) Its identification with the life of a person or persons of historical significance. The site and structure fulfills criteria # 1 as an excellent example of the Sullivanesque style of commercial architecture, which was popularized by the Chicago School of Architecture in the 1900s. The structure is rated an S/11 in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory. The site and structure fulfills criteria #2 by the integrity of its original construction with -- - -- -- virtually no changes. The site and structure fulfills criteria #3 by its association with the Brown Sisters, two of South Bends socially prominent ladies, Dr. Edgar Cain, a well known and respected local optometrist and by its association with Joseph Szalay, local businessman. 3 I THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 2 OF SOUTH BEND & ST. JOSEPH COUNTY 3 MONTHLY MEETING 4 5 6 7 JUNE 18, 2001 8 7:30 p.m. 9 10 MEMBERS PRESENT: 11 12 13 14 MEMBERS ABSENT: 15 16 _ 17 STAFF PRESENT: 18 19 20 21 ALSO PRESENT: 22 23 MINUTES 7�' Floor, Commissioner's Conference Room County -City Bldg., South Bend, IN. Martha Choitz, Mary Jane Chase, - John Oxian, Gerald Ujdak, Richard Morrison, Joann Sporleder Catherine Hostetler, Jerry Weiner, Richard Helmus Rhonda Saunders, Director; -- -- - - -- - - - ---- -- - ----- - Thomas Bodnar, City Attorney Gene Oakley, Patrick Doherty, Jeremy Resin, Gina DesLaurelle, Tina Assimos 24 I. PUBLIC HEARING 25 26 JOHN OXIAN: I would like to make two changes in the agenda. I would like to 27 place both the legal section and personnel sections into an executive session. 28 29 GERALD UJDAK: I move to place both the legal and personnel sections of the agenda 30 into executive session. 31 32 MARY JANE CHASE: I second the motion. 33 34 After due consideration, the following action was taken: 35 36 Upon a motion by Gerald Ujdak, being seconded by Mary Jane Chase and carried 37 unanimously, both the legal and personnel sections of the agenda were placed into 38 executive session. 39 40 A. Certificates of Appropriateness 41 1. 2001-0606 —1329 E. Wayne South, Deck. 42 43 JOHN OXIAN: Is the owner present? 44 45 RHONDA SAUNDERS: Yes. 46 1 47 JOHN OXIAN: Are you going to take out any trees or any vegetation? 48 49 PATRICK DOHERTY: No, we are only going to remove sod. 50 51 GERALD UJDAK: This will be directly on the backside of the house and made of 52 cedar? 53 54 PATRICK DOHERTY: 55 at this time. 56 Yes, however, we are considering other wood possibilities 57 JOHN OXIAN: If you do change wood types you will need to contact our office so 58 that the change may be made part of your file. You will not need to come before the 59 Commission to get the alteration of wood type approved. 60 61 JOANN SPORLEDER: Also, when you do get the final specs you should give those 62 -- to the office. - - - --- -- 63 64 PATRICK DOHERTY: I am not getting actual specs; my son and I are going to 65 build the deck and will not have actual drawings. We are going to leave the existing 66 patio and place the deck directly behind the house, which will require that we move the 67 gas meter to a different wall in the rear of the house. 68 69 RICHARD MORRISON: I move to approve application 2001-0606 as recommended 70 by staff. 71 72 GERALD UJDAK: I second the motion. 73 74 After due consideration, the following action was taken: 75 76 Upon a motion by Richard Morrison, being seconded by Gerald Ujdak and carried 77 unanimously, application 2001-0606 was approved as recommended by staff. 78 79 2. 2001-0427 - 2119 Portage, tree. 80 81 JOHN OXIAN: The designated special committee assigned to further review this 82 matter met with the State Forester on site to inspect the Walnut Tree in question. The 83 Committee put together the following recommendation. Mr. Philippis along with a tree - 84 trimming firm of his choice submit a complete description of the project to the 85 Commission. The project description must be thorough in regards to how much will be 86 taken off, how it will be taken off, where the branches will be cut, which branches will be 87 cut and when it will be done so that members of the Commission and Staff can be 88 present. The Commission will not take action on this application until the above 89 requirements and all questions are satisfied. If the proposed project is done in a sensitive 90 manner and under Commission supervision, with no, ill affects to the tree then the w 91 committee recommends approval. 92 2 93 RHONDA SAUNDERS: I have talked to Mr. Philippis several times, regarding what 94 we are requesting. I also sent him the names of four different tree trimming firms in the 95 area that have on staff arborists and may be able to assist Mr. Philippis in this matter. 96 Mr. Philippis did contact one of the firms, however, their bid for the project came in too 97 high. I have not heard from Mr. Philippis since and do not believe he has had enough 98 time to hire a firm by this meeting. 99 100 DONNA BROWN: I looked up the definition of the word damage in the dictionary; it 101 states that damage is injury that directly impairs appearance, value, usefulness, 102 soundness, etc. I would still contend that any trimming at the property line would 103 damage appearance of the tree and I would really hate to see the Commission set a 104 precedent that says that cutting of mature trees at the property line of historic properties is 105 permitted. I have five neighbors, all of which have at least as many walnuts dropping on 106 them as Mr. Philippis and none of them complain. I hope that you would take damage as 107 damage to appearance into consideration. - -108 - - - - - - --- 109 JOHN OXIAN: Several of the commission members did meet on site. The State 110 Forester did not recommend cutting the branches at the property line that is why you have 111 such a general description from the committee. What we are doing is leaving it up to the 112 commission to either approve or deny a trimming plan. I would like to put the matter 113 back into the Committee for final approval or denial of the application. There were 114 enough Commission members present that the issue does not need to come before the 115 Commission as a whole again. 116 117 JOANN SPORLEDER: The forester did say that the trim job that had been done in 118 the past was detrimental to the tree. He did suggest that the dead branches remaining 119 from the previous trim job need to be removed and other areas corrected. It was not his 120 direct recommendation, however, he did give a general statement that further tree 121 trimming should not be allowed. 122 123 DONNA BROWN: I have been working with a tree trimmer to get the dead branches 124 removed from the walnut tree. 125 126 MARTHA CHOITZ: I think that the issue is frivolous; the tree should not be 127 trimmed anymore. The limbs in question do not hang over the house and walnuts do not 128 damage roofs. The tree is beautiful and is at least 200 years old and should not be 129 trimmed anymore. 130 131 RICHARD MORRISON: I move to approve the recommendation given by the 132 Committee and that the final decision be given to the Committee with the stipulation that 133 an arborist be consulted to review the plan given by the applicant. 134 135 GERALD UJDAK: I second the motion. 136 137 After due consideration, the following action was taken: 138 W 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 ----154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 Upon a motion by Richard Morrison, being seconded by Gerald Ujdak and carried unanimously, the committee recommendation was approved and the final decision regarding the application is given to the assigned committee with the stipulation that an arborist review any plan submitted by the applicant prior to the committee making a final decision. B. National Register Nominations 1. 501 W. Colfax — Remedy Building JOANN SPORLEDER: I thought this building was going to move again? RHONDA SAUNDERS: JOANN SPORLEDER: end up next? - - - -- It is. How does this application affect where the building will JEREMY RISEN: I am Jeremy Risen with the Historic Landmarks Foundation. We received grants from the State Office, which stipulated that the building had to be on the National Register. When we received the grants the State Office told us that the building was on the National Register. They came back later and said; oops sorry the building is not listed. In order to keep the grant we have to nominate the building where it sits now so it will be on the July State Historic Review Board Agenda. Then we will have to come back again to nominate it in its new location. JOHN OXIAN: If a building is moved into a National Register District that one building is not part of the district? JEREMY RISEN: If it was moved into the district after it has been established then you are correct, it is not a part of the national register district. JOHN OXIAN: If a house moved into a local district would we have to designate that house on its own? THOMAS BODNAR: We define districts by demographics, i.e., borders, leaps and bounds descriptions. JOHN,OXIAN: In a National Register District each property is listed? JEREMY RISEN: When a district is written each property is described to a certain extant. So, when the properties were described for the West Washington Street District the Remedy Building was not there so it was not described as part of the district. JOANN SPORLEDER: Will the building be given a designation of its own? n 184 JEREMY RISEN: No, it will be attached to the District and will not be designated as 185 a National Landmark. 186 187 RICHARD MORRISON: I move to approve the National Register Nomination for the 188 Remedy Building and send such recommendation to the State Historic Preservation 189 Office. 190 191 MARY JANE CHASE: I second the motion. 192 193 After due consideration, the following action was taken: 194 195 Upon a motion by Richard Morrison, being seconded by Mary Jane Chase and 196 carried unanimously, the National Register Nomination for 501 W. Colfax was approved 197 with a favorable recommendation to the State Historic Preservation Office. 198 - - 199- --II. -- REGULAR BUSINESS -- - --- - ---- - --- - -- - --- 200 A. Approval of Minutes (May) 201 202 JOHN OXIAN: On page thirteen, line 581, I would like the developers name, 203 Arthur Zigler, inserted. On page fifteen, line 678, the street that was paved over was 204 Rupel. 205 •206 MARTHA CHOITZ: I move to accept the minutes from May as corrected. 207 208 'JOANN SPORLEDER: I second the motion. 209 210 After due consideration, the following action was taken: 211 212 Upon a motion by Martha Choitz, being seconded by Joann Sporleder and carried 213 unanimously, the minutes from May were accepted as corrected. 214 215 216 217 None. 218 219 220 221 None. 222 223 224 225 B. Treasurer's Report C. Correspondence D. Committee Reports 1. Historic Districts 226 RHONDA SAUNDERS: I still have not received any more liaison nominations. 227 228 JOHN OXIAN: Let me know how many positions are open and in what districts. 229 k, 230 RHONDA SAUNDERS: Every position in every district, except East Wayne Street, 231 has expired. 232 233 JOHN OXIAN: Give me the names of the people who held the newly open 234 positions. 235 236 2. Local Landmarks 1St Reading 237 238 JOHN OXIAN: I received a letter from the owner of the potential landmark at 1000 239 W. Sample. I would like to meet with him to discuss the possibility of a National 240 Register Nomination to open the doors for tax credits. I do not want to spoil this 241 opportunity by pushing landmark designation at this time. 242 243 3. Standards and Maintenance 244 .---245--- JOHN-OXIAN: _- - I spoke with Ann McFadden regarding the Edgewater Place. 246 Historic District about the possibility of putting together a tour of the area to inspect the 247 properties. Would the Standards and Maintenance Committee be interested setting up a 248 such a tour? 249 250 MARTHA CHOITZ: Yes, I think the Committee would be interested in such a 251 tour. 252 253 GENA DELAURELLE: We are fighting a losing battle to maintain this district. 254 Tina Assimos is passing around photographs and lists of properties that are either in 255 violation of the guidelines or minimum maintenance standards. Things are getting so out 256 of hand it's almost impossible to sell your house let alone sell it to decent people. 257 258 JOHN OXIAN: That is why we are hiring an inspector and should have a car with 259 in the next month. Hopefully this will stop all of the illegal actions and minimum 260 maintenance. issues. 261 262 GENA DELAURELLE: I think that all property owners should be informed of the 263 fact that an inspector has been hired and will be inspecting the districts regularly. I 264 would also suggest that the liaison members be allowed to meet with the new inspector to 265 make him familiar with who he will be dealing with and the problems in the 266 neighborhoods. 267 268 JOHN OXIAN: A notice will be sent to all property owners and I will ask the 269 inspector as soon as he is hired to set up meetings with the liaison members of each 270 district. 271 272 E. Staff Reports 273 1. CoA Staff Approvals (see attachment) 274 2. Legal 275 None. Gel 276 3. Miscellaneous Activities & Grants 277 RHONDA SAUNDERS: The grant packets will not be out until the beginning of 278 August. 279 280 111. OLD BUSINESS 281 None. 282 283 IV. NEW BUSINESS 284 285 JOHN OXIAN: I would like to propose an amendment to our By -Laws. We have 286 never had any of these positions mentioned in the By -Laws and it is time that they are 287 included. I would like to make a motion that amendment one be approved. 288 289 GERALD UJDAK: I second the motion. 290 291 -JOHN OXIAN: - - If you read the By -Laws you will see that the President and Vice 292 President have a lot of power. By putting, the position of Director and Assistant Director 293 in the By -Laws will specifically out line the requirements for these positions as well as 294 define the powers of each position. 295 296 RICHARD MORRISON: The second issue at hand states that all vouchers, checks 297 and transfers shall require the signature of the President and/or the Director and/or the 298 Treasurer. Does that mean that anyone of those individuals can sign them? 299 300 JOHN OXIAN: They will require two signatures. 301 302 RICHARD MORRISON: It does not say two signatures are needed. 303 304 THOMAS BODNAR: It should read that they are required to have the signature of 305 any two of the following: the Director, the Treasurer and/or the President. 306 307 RICHARD MORRISON: I would like it to say specifically who has authority to sign 308 items. 309 310 MARTHA CHOITZ: Specifying exact individuals will make it too difficult to 311 obtain the required two signatures. 312 313 RHONDA SAUNDERS: When you refer to vouchers are you talking about the 314 normal everyday bills the office pays? 315 316 JOHN OXIAN: Yes. 317 318 RHONDA SAUNDERS: Those bills only have a line for one signature, they do not 319 require two signatures. 320 7 321 JOHN OXIAN: I am suggesting two signatures on items that require two 322 signatures. 323 324 MARTHA CHOITZ: I think everything should require two signatures. 325 326 JOHN OXIAN: Okay, lets leave it as it is and have two signatures on everything. 327 328 THOMAS BODNAR: Perhaps there should be a reporting of the expenditures at 329 each_meeting. 330 331 RHONDA SAUNDERS: What the treasurer issues at meetings lists everything that is 332 paid. 333 334 JOANN SPORLEDER: I would like more time to think these amendments through 335 a little more. - -- - 336 - -- -- 337 MARTHA CHOITZ: We have been with out a director many, many times. There 338 is nothing written to inform an interim director of their boundaries and duties. 339 340 JOANN SPORLEDER: I don't understand why this has to be an amendment? 341 342 JOHN OXIAN: This is simply an amendment to the By-Laws to make the Director 343 and Assistant Director positions permanent and legal. 344 345 RICHARD MORRISON: Under the Directors description item `B", it states that the 346 director is to direct all of the activities and projects. I would suggest the wordage be 347 changed to state that the Director over sees activities and projects and manage the 348 functions of the office and staff. 349 350 JOANN SPORLEDER: That is why I would like to wait, I do not have any 351 objections to the over concepts, however, I do have concerns regarding some of the 352 wording. 353 354 JOHN OXIAN: Then lets table the matter until July. 355 356 V. NEW BUSINESS 357 358 JOHN OXIAN: I would like to discuss the new state law. 359 360 THOMAS BODNAR: Given the possibility of legal action coming about one way 361 or another in this matter, this opinion is given to you under the attorney client privilege 362 and is to remain confidential and not discussed in public. The Commissioners can 363 discuss this issue on a one on one or two on two basis with each other to discuss their 364 thoughts about this with out having a meeting or the Commission members can convene 365 in an executive session. 366 AL1 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378 379 380 381 382- 383 384 385 386 387 388 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 399 400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412 JOHN OXIAN: I think you should definitely read this and set up an executive session to discuss the issue at hand. MARY JANE CHASE: I move to adjourn the meeting for an executive session. GERALD UJDAK: I second the motion. After due consideration, the following action was taken: Upon a motion by Mary Jane Chase, being seconded by Gerald Ujdak and carried unanimously, the meeting was adjourned into an executive session. VI. PERSONNEL RICHARD MORRISON: Based on the recommendations that we have received I move to hire -Karen Hammond -Nash as the Assistant Director for the Historic Preservation Commission. MARTHA CHOITZ: I second the motion. After due consideration, the following action was taken: Upon a motion by Richard Morrison, being seconded by Martha Choitz and carried unanimously, Karen Hammond -Nash was approved as the new Assistant Director. MARTHA CHOITZ: I move that Wayne Doolittle be hired as the inspector on a part time basis for the Historic Preservation Commission. MARY JANE CHASE: I second the motion. After due consideration, the following action was taken: Upon a motion by Martha Choitz, being seconded by Mary Jane Chase and carried unanimously, Wayne Doolittle was approved as the part-time inspector for the Historic Preservation Commission. VII. HEARING OF VISITORS None. VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS & MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS None. IX. ADJOURNMENT MARTHA CHOITZ: I move to adjourn the meeting. 6 413 MARY JANE CHASE: I second the motion. 414 415 After due consideration, the following action was taken: 416 Upon a motion by Martha Choitz, being seconded by Mary Jane Chase and 417 carried unanimously the meeting was adjourned. 418 419 420 Historic Preservation Commission 421 Of South Bend and St. Joseph 422 County, Indiana. 423 424 425 ATTEST: 426, Secretary i [[o] FlN14X ' 'SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY RUN DATE 6/04/200 PAGE 74 LOCATION BUDGET REPORT REPORT DATE 5/31/2001 FUND 001 COUNTY GENERAL LOC 037 HISTORIC PRESERVATION UNENCUMBERED UNEXPENDED ACCOUNT NO APPROPRIATION ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDITURE BALANCE/PCT BALANCE/R3 1lU7� OU0 ASST. DIRECTOR �0N� , ' 000 ' 50�� . ^ l�Q�0 , ^ �9�� , ^ GENERAL &8V^T. 76.92 % 76'92 % - -- ^ 1I309 000 HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADMIN. 36,000'00 O'AO 5.436'72 29.563.28 29.563.28 �N[RALGOV'T' 84 47 ' � Q4 ^ 47 Z 10000 TOTAL 57.000.00 0'00 10.613'62 48.486.38 46,486.38 81.56 % 81,56 % 21030 OUO OFFICE SUPPLIES 3.000.00 0.00 643'28 2~356.72 2,356.72 ' GENERAL GOV'T' �- - - �� - - �- - -' 78'66 % � -�78.56 % 22010 000 GAS [DL & LUBRICANTS . 1.000'00 0'00 0'00 1,000'00 1,000,00 GEN[RA'GOV'T' 100.00 * 100,00 % 22120NNGARAGE & MOTOR SUPPLIES 00.00 0,00 0'00 700.00 700,00 GENERALG0V'T' 00.00 % 100.00 % 20000 TOTAL 4,700'00 0.00 643'28 4.066'72 4.066,72 86'31 % 86.31 % 31070 000 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 23.670.00 0'00 1.01.69 22.668/41 22,658.41 ' GENERAL6OV'T, QG � ' � 96 � ' % ` 32020 000 TRAVEL I.200.00 0.00 0'00 1,200.00 1.200.00 GENERAL GOV'T' 100,00 x 100.00 % 32050 000 INSTRUCTION & TRAINING 1.0010.00 0'00 O'OO 1,000'00 1.000.00 GENERAL GOV'T' 100'00 % 100.00 % 32200 000 TELEPHONE 6,000'00 0,00 0'00 6.000'00 8,000.00 GENERAL GOV'T'' 10$'00 t 100,00 x 32360 000 POSTAGE .I.SUO'DO 0'00 269.65 1,230.35 1.230,35 GENERAL 80Y'T. 82.02 % 82.02 % 33010O00PUBLICATION UFLEGAL NOTICES 250.00 0.00 58'46 191'54 191.54 ' G�N[RALGOV'T. 76 � ' � 76.62 % 33100O00PRINTING 1.000.00 0'00 04.61 895.39 895,39 GENERAL D0V'T. 89.54 X 89.54 * 37100 OOO AUTO LEASE 8.500.00 0'00 0.00 3,500'00 3,500.00 GENERAL GOV'T' 100.00 t 100.00 % DUES & SUBSCRIPTION 1.580.00 0J0 347.00 1.153.00 1,153,00 FIN14X SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY RUN DATE 6/04/2001 PAGE 75 LOCATION BUDGET REPORT REPORT DATE 5/31/2001 A101 COUNTY GENERAL LOC 037 HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACCOUNT NO 39750 000 DATA PROCESSING GENERAL GOVT. 30000 TOTAL UNENCUMBERED UNEXPENDED APPROPRIATION ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDITURE BALANCE/PCT BALANCE/PCT 10,000.00 630.87 72.00 9.297.13 9,928.00 92.97 X 99.28 X 49.620.00 630.87 1.863.31 47.125.82 47,756.69 94.97 % 96.24 % l02 00 44250 000 OFFICE MACHINES 800.00 0.00 698.00 102.00 GENERAL GOVT. 12.75 % 12.75 % 40000 TOTAL 800.00 0.00 698.00 102.00 102.00 12.75 X _ - 12.75 X LOCATION TOTAL ********* 112,120.00 630.87 13.718.21 97.770.92 98,401.79 . 87.20 X 87.76 X INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS 0.00 TRANSFER ACCOUNTS 0.00 13.718.21 FIN40X SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY CURRENT COMBINED LEDGER RUN DATE: 6/04/2001 PAGE 168 FUND: 001 COUNTY GENERAL FOR 1/01/2001 THRU 5/31/2001 LOC: 037 HISTORIC PRESERVATION IIIIIIII�III EFFECTIVE TRAN TRAN BODE DATE DATE TYPE AMOUNT OTHER DATA 001.02711.000.037 REIMBURSEMENTS GENERAL GOV'T. HISTORIC PRESERVATION 5/16/2001 5/16/01 REC 2,049.74 REC#059704 BK#007 001.02711.000.037 REIMBURSEMENTS GENERAL GOVT. HISTORIC PRESERVATION ESTIMATED REV RECEIPTS UNRECV REV BAL APPROPRIATION ENCUMBRANCE CUR 0.00 2.049.74 0.00 TOT 62,900.00 12,382.62 50,517.38 0.00 0.00 EXPENDITURE UNEXPENDED BAL 0.00 0.00 0.00 001.06500.000.037 NON -IDENTIFIED REVENUE GENERAL GOVT. HISTORIC PRESERVATION 5/22/2001 5/22/01 REC 90.00 REC#059784 BK#007 001.06500.000.037 NON -IDENTIFIED REVENUE GENERAL GOVT. HISTORIC PRESERVATION ESTIMATED REV RECEIPTS UNRECV REV BAL APPROPRIATION ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDITURE CUR 0.00 90.00 0.00 0.00 TOT 0.00 160.00 160.00- 0.00 0.00 0.00 001.11075.000.037 ASST. DIRECTOR GENERAL GOVT. HISTORIC PRESERVATION 001.11075.000.037 ASST. DIRECTOR GENERAL GOVT. HISTORIC PRESERVATION ESTIMATED REV RECEIPTS UNRECV REV BAL APPROPRIATION ENCUMBRANCE CUR 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOT 0.00 0.00 0.00 22.000.00 0.00 001.11309.000.037 HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADMIN. GENERAL GOVT. HISTORIC PRESERVATION 5/03/2001 5/03/01 CLM 1.359.18 PO#000000 VEN#00552BCOUNTY PAYROLL 5/17/2001 5/17/01 CLM 1.359.18 P0#000000 VEN#005528COUNTY PAYROLL 009.000.037 HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADMIN. GENERAL GOVT. HISTORIC PRESERVATION ESTIMATED REV RECEIPTS UNRECV REV BAL APPROPRIATION ENCUMBRANCE .CUR 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOT 0.00 0.00 0.00 35,000.00 0.00 UNENCUMB BAL 0.00 UNEXPENDED BAL UNENCUMB BAL 0.00 0.00 EXPENDITURE UNEXPENDED BAL UNENCUMB BAL 0.00 5.076.90 16,923.10 16.923.10 BK#008 CHK#763862 PyOst 5/04/2001 BK#008 CHK#765422 Py0st 5/18/2001 EXPENDITURE UNEXPENDED BAL UNENCUMB BAL 2.718.36 5.436.72 29,563.28 29.563.28 001.21030.000.037 OFFICE SUPPLIES GENERAL GOVT. HISTORIC PRESERVATION 5/01/2001 5/01/01 CLM 29.96 P0#000000 VEN#000507COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BK#008 CHK#763321 INV#50420010 5/15/2001 5/15/01 CLM 89.00 P0#076361 VEN#000870INDIANA CARBON CO INC BK#008 CHK#764738 INV#50200886 001.21030.000.037 OFFICE SUPPLIES GENERAL GOVT. HISTORIC PRESERVATION ESTIMATED REV RECEIPTS UNRECV REV BAL APPROPRIATION ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDITURE UNEXPENDED BAL UNENCUMB BAL CUR 0.00 0.00 0.00 118.96 TOT 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00 0.00 643.28 2,356.72 2,356.72 001.22010.000.037 GAS OIL & LUBRICANTS GENERAL GOV'T. HISTORIC PRESERVATION 001.22010.000.037 GAS OIL & LUBRICANTS GENERAL GOVT. HISTORIC PRESERVATION ESTIMATED REV RECEIPTS UNRECV REV BAL APPROPRIATION ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDITURE UNEXPENDED BAL UNENCUMB BAL CUR 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOT 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 1.000.00 1.000.00 001.22120.000.037 GARAGE & MOTOR SUPPLIES GENERAL GOV'T. HISTORIC PRESERVATION 001.22120.000.037 GARAGE & MOTOR SUPPLIES GENERAL GOVT. HISTORIC PRESERVATION ESTIMATED REV RECEIPTS UNRECV REV BAL APPROPRIATION ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDITURE UNEXPENDED BAL UNENCUMB BAL CUR 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOT 0.00 0.00 0.00 700.00 0.00 0.00 700.00 700.00 0N07-70.000.037 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES GENERAL GOV'T. HISTORIC PRESERVATION 001.31070.000.037 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES GENERAL GOV'T. HISTORIC PRESERVATION ESTIMATED REV RECEIPTS UNRECV REV BAL APPROPRIATION ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDITURE UNEXPENDED BAL UNENCUMB BAL CUR 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOT 0.00 0.00 0.00 23,670.00 0.00 1.011.59 22,658.41 22,658.41 .................................................................................................................................... FIN40X SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY CURRENT COMBINED LEDGER RUN DATE: 6/04/2001 PAGE 170 FUND: 001 COUNTY GENERAL FOR 1/01/2001 THRU 5/31/2001 LOC: 037 HISTORIC PRESERVATION T EFFECTIVE TRAN IRAN III FOOE DATE DATE TYPE AMOUNT OTHER DATA 5/01/2001 5101/01 CLM 55.00 PO#000000 VEN#001246NATI0NAL TRUST FOR BK#008 CHK#763390 INV#5014247 5101/2001 5101101 CLM 115.00 P0#000000 VEN#001246NATI0NAL TRUST FOR BK#008 CHK#763390 INV# 5/15/2001 5115101 CLM 35.00 PO#000000 VEN#307992IN HISTORICAL SOCIETY BK#008 CHK#764737 INV#RENEWAL 001.39010.000.037 DUES & SUBSCRIPTION GENERAL GOVT. HISTORIC PRESERVATION ESTIMATED REV RECEIPTS UNRECV REV BAL APPROPRIATION ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDITURE UNEXPENDED BAL UNENCUMB BAL CUR 0.00 0.00 0.00 205.00 TOT 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.500.00 0.00 347.00 1.153.00 1.153.00 001.39750.000.037 DATA PROCESSING GENERAL GOV'T. HISTORIC PRESERVATION 5/08/2001, 5/08/01 PO 630.87 P0#076495 VEN#001831 STAPLES BUSINESS Auto _Po 5/15/2001 5/15/01 CLM 36.00 PO#000000 VEN#001081MICHIANA FREE -NET BK#008 CWJ764782 INV# 5/31/2001 5/08/01 PO/BAL 630.87 PO#076495 VEN#001831 STAPLES BUSINESS Po Balance 001.39750.000.037 DATA PROCESSING GENERAL GOV'T. HISTORIC PRESERVATION ESTIMATED REV RECEIPTS UNRECV REV BAL APPROPRIATION ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDITURE UNEXPENDED BAL UNENCUMB BAL CUR 0.00 0.00 0.00 36.00 TOT 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.000.00 630.87 72.00 9.928.00 9.297.13 001.44250.000.037 OFFICE MACHINES GENERAL GOV'T. HISTORIC PRESERVATION 001.44250.000.037 OFFICE MACHINES GENERAL GOVT. HISTORIC PRESERVATION ESTIMATED REV RECEIPTS UNRECV REV BAL APPROPRIATION ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDITURE UNEXPENDED BAL UNENCUMB BAL CUR 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOT 0.00 0.00 0.00 800.00 0.00 698.00 102.00 102.00 *.TOTALS FOR LOCATION: 037 HISTORIC PRESERVATION ESTIMATED REV RECEIPTS UNRECV REV BAL APPROPRIATION ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDITURE UNEXPENDED BAL UNENCUMB BAL CUR 0.00 2.139.74 0.00 3.240.38 TOT 62.900.00 12.542.62 50.357.38 112.120.00 630.87 13.718.21 98.401.79 97.770.92 -k, �� DRIVE I It h •f' �s SAD , .►r #It ,Jf ::. 8TRr'. &W RE -RATE REPORT FOR 621 NORTH LAFAYETTE HISTORY This Queen Anne Style house was built in 1888 by Stephen Fred Brown and his wife Christiana. Mr. Brown was a machinist for Strayer's and eventually Studebaker. Fred Brown eventually left the house to Frederick and Vida Brown, a shaper operator for Studebaker. The house stayed in the Brown family for many years eventually being sold to James Quinlan in the 1980s and to the current owner, Erin Hinds. ARCHITECTURE -- This is a two-story_Gabled "T" and Queen Anne style house with an irregular plan, -brick foundation and central brick chimney. The walls are clapboard with corner boards, fishscale shingles and decorative cross trim in second story gables. The main roof of the house is gabled with asphalt shingles. There is also a small mansard roof over the side bay window. The windows are one over one double-hungs in sets of twos with molded entablatures. The front first story boasts a set of floor to ceiling, narrow one over one double-hungs windows. The front door is wood panel with single light and wood screen door. The alteration to this house is the that the entry porch was removed and replaced with a small brick stoop sheltered by a pent roof. CRITERIA AND EVALUATING All properties are evaluated in terms of historical significance, architectural merit and integrity. Each resource was evaluated by a professional using the National Register Criteria for Evaluation. The three main criteria are: 1) Historic Significance: An association with exploration and settlement, Commercial or Industrial development and or the attachment to the lives of important people. 2) Architectural Merit: Representative of a particular architectural style. 3) Intearitv: Determine how much of the original historic fabric remains by looking at any extensive alterations, such as the installation of synthetic siding, removal of architectural features, additions or structural modifications, all of which could lowering the property's rating. RATINGS After consideration of the above factors a rating was assigned, they are: 1) Outstanding: property has enough historic or architectural significance that it is or should be listed on the National Register by itself. 2) Significant: property does not quite merit an outstanding rating, but is still above average in its importance and may be eligible for the National Register. 3) Contributing: property meets the basic inventory criterion of being at least fifty years old, but.that is not important enough to stand on its own as individually outstanding or significant. It is stated in the city survey that ratings are to be viewed as advisory recommendations based on information available at the time of the survey and any changes in location, sensitive restoration, additional research, extensive physical damage or inappropriate remodeling could affect the rating at a later date. FINDINGS The staff has reviewed the information documented by the surveyor in 1987 and has inspected the sight. As a result the staff has found the house to have very little alteration to its original fabric, in fact, it has somehow retained a majority of its original architectural detailing. The staff feels that this house was underrated by the original surveyor, for reasons undeterminably, and should be re -rated from its existing C/10 to and S/12. RE -RATE REPORT FOR 333 TONTI HISTORY See landmark staff report ARCHITECTURE See landmark staff report. CRITERIA AND EVALUATING All properties are evaluated in terms of historical significance, architectural merit and -integrity. Each resource was evaluated by a professional using the National Register Criteria for Evaluation. The three main criteria are: 1) Historic Significance: An association with exploration and settlement, Commercial or Industrial development and or the attachment to the lives of important people. 2) Architectural Merit: Representative of a particular architectural style. 3) Intearitv: Determine how much of the original historic fabric remains by looking at any extensive alterations, such as the installation of synthetic siding, removal of architectural features, additions or structural modifications, all of which could lowering the property's rating. RATINGS After consideration of the above factors a rating was assigned, they are: 1) Outstanding,: property has enough historic or architectural significance that it is or should be listed on the National Register by itself. 2) Significant: property does not quite merit an outstanding rating, but is still above average in its importance and may be eligible for the National Register. 3) Contributing: property meets the basic inventory criterion of being at least fifty years old, but that is not important enough to stand on its own as individually outstanding or significant. It is stated in the city survey that ratings are to be viewed as advisory recommendations based on information available at the time of the survey and any changes in location, sensitive restoration, additional research, extensive physical damage or inappropriate remodeling could affect the rating at a later date. FINDINGS The staff has reviewed the information documented by the surveyor in 1987 and has inspected the sight. As a result the staff has found that the_ only alteration to the buildings original fabric, was the installation of aluminum storm windows and doors. This is a beautiful example of the Dutch Colonial Revival Style of architecture. The staff feels that this house was extremely underrated by the original surveyor, for reasons undeterminably, and should be, re -rated from its existing C/9 to an S/12. MADISON SCHOOL PROJECT UP DATE REPORT As of the end of June 2001 the following changes have occurred at the Madison School Renovation Site. 1) The walls to the addition located on northeast corner of the building are nearing completion. 2) Several of the new Pella windows have been installed on the north and south facades. Currently the new windows do not appear to be complete as of yet, all are missing the required mutins and some are missing the center dividing posts. The staff is under the assumption that these will be installed as the - - --- - ---- --- - -- window portion of the project proceeds. However, the staff will watch this part of the project closely and if it appears the installation is complete and mutins are still not installed the architect and school will be notified immediately of the error. So it can be rectified as quickly as possible. 3) The courtyard addition foundation is finished and steel framing of both stories has begun. STAFF APPROVED COA'S The following applications have received staff approval: 1) 319 N. Williams — removal of rotted existing wood siding and replacement with same. 2) 1332 East Wayne South - in-kind replacement of roof. 3) 1067 Riverside Drive — in-kind replacement of carport roof. i� ,f. _- - e REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2001 Mr. Oxian noted that the Commission recommends this railroad trestle for historic landmark designation because it is one of a kind in St. Joseph County. At the present time it appears that the the railroad is abandoning this line. The railroad bridge was constructed in the 1890's by the Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Railroad also known as the Chicago Indiana Southern. This railroad company was very successful and mainly in the freight business.' In 1917 the railroad was sold to the Michigan Central Railroad and later changed until today it is owned by the Norfolk and Southern Corporation. Mr. Oxian advised that it has been stated by the current owners that the Historic Preservation Commission did not have jurisdiction over this railroad line and he noted that the Penn Central Supreme Court decision in the 1960's declared that local Historic Preservation Commissions do have the authority to declare railroad train stations, bridges or other structures that belong to the public to declare them as local landmarks. Councilmember White stated for the record that a letter has been received from Mr. David Wilson indicating that the Norfolk Southern Railroad Company plans to abandon a segment of the railway line in South Bend, Indiana, so this would not present a problem if indeed this particular section would be land marked. This being the time heretofore set for. the' Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Gary Gilot, Director, Department of Public Works, 1300 County -City Building, South Bend Indiana, informed the Council that he would like to speak in favor of this matter. He reminded the Council that they have a letter on file from City Engineer Carl Littrell indicating that the use of this railroad trestle for the river walk extension along Riverside Drive from the downtown all the way out to the Darden Street bridge would be a valuable asset for the citizens of South Bend to enjoy the St. Joseph River. They believe that the historic land marking and the proposed abandonment by _ Norfolk Southern fits well into the City's plans to use this asset and therefore they are in favor. Ms. Joyce Boaler,1606 Hillsdale Road, South Bend, Indiana, indicated that during the last few years she has listened with amazement and displeasure to many of the bills that have been put forward under the name of the historic preservation society. She stated that just because something is old it does not mean it is valuable and does not mean it is worth saving. There being no one else present wishing to speak to the Council either in favor of or in opposition to this bill, Councilmember Coleman made a motion for favorable recommendation to full Council concerning this bill. Councilmember Kirsits seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote. BILL NO. 45-01 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC LANDMARK FOR STRUCTURE AND REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2716 VINE STREET, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember White reported that the Zoning & Annexation ComiVittee met on this bill and recommends that this bill be continued until August 27, 2001, subject &'a' special committee that will be established by the Zoning and Annexation Committee which would include representatives from the Historic Preservation Commission, the South Bend Community School Corporation, the Common Council, the Building Commissioner, River Park Neighborhood Association and others who would provide a report to the Zoning and Annexation Committee addressing feasibility issues that would include funding sources for said proposals and that the first proposal must be submitted to the Zoning and Annexation Committee by August 13, 2001 with the final report being submitted August 27, 2001. Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand indicated that the Community and Economic Development staff is also to provide a staff review of proposals and funding sources. Mr. John Oxian, President, Historic Preservation Commission, 742 Sancome, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this bill. Mr. Oxian stated that the Historic Preservation Commission proposed the setting up of this committee and therefore they are in agreement with this action. REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2001 Therefore, Mr. Oxian asked that this bill be continued until August 27, 2001. Councilmember Varner made a motion to continue this bill until the August 27, 2001 meeting ofthe Council at the request of the petitioner and subject to the'stipulations with regard to the formation of the committee and the study of proposals. Councilmember White seconded the motion. Councilmember Coleman stated that he is not in favor of the designation that is requested under this bill and has expressed several concerns on this issue in the committee hearing. He further stated that he can support this continuance if it allows the opportunity for those who believe that the Council' is in fact the hearing of last resort to bring forth any information or proposals that they may think are of merit with regard to this historic designation. However, he does not generally support the notion that these considerations that are brought to the Council thus far override the potential expansion to the Nuner campus and the creation of green space that can be used for recreational activities for the school corporation and green space to River Park. He noted that his allowance for this continuance would be to satisfy the needs for those who feel they may have been denied the opportunity to participate in this process in a public way as this has found its way through the school boards decision making process and as it arrives to the Council. Councilmember Coleman restated that he is generally in opposition to this designation but will support the continuance if it satisfies the need of those to express their opinions on this issue in a specific forum that will be created to look at this over a limited period of time specifically August 27`h. He noted that he would not support any further delays in this matter. Councilmember Kelly stated that he agrees with Councilmember Coleman that this issue should be decided soon. It is very controversial and he urged the committee to do its work as quickly as possible studying all of the issues, make the presentation to the committee, which in turn will advise the Council, so that a reasoned decision can be made whether or not the school should be designated as a historic building. Councilmember King advised that he agrees with Councilmembers Coleman and Kelly and this action is worth doing on the grounds articulated by Councilmember Coleman. He stated, however, that they are entering into some fairly dangerous territory. Councilmember King noted that this is a matter that has been the subject of public discussions for three (3) years. The Historic Preservation Commission has placed interim protection on this property and now there is going to be another delay. The Council runs into the potential of this becoming a habit and when it does it is not fair to the owners of the property. In this particular situation the owner of the property disagrees with the proposed historic designation and has valid community and economic purposes for wanting to go forward and do something different with the property. He noted that whether that is right or wrong the owner has the right to know on a timely basis what decision has been reached. What has happened, through the action of the Historic Preservation Commission, is delay a decision and delay knowledge by the property owner of the future of the building and now the Council is having another delay. He further noted that it may be worth it to allow the public to be heard although the public has been heard on this issue. He cautioned Councilmembers and the public that this shouldn't become a habit. The Historic Preservation Commission has a responsibility for protecting historic resources but likewise has a duty to the property owners to not muddle their rights to use their property and put them into a state in which they can move neither forward nor back. He cautioned that the Council should not have this become something that 6'a frequent occurrence in their decision making. Council President Pfeifer stated that she agrees with everything that has been said but would like to add that one of the things that the Council should encourage, the school system in particular but businesses in general, that operate in neighborhoods, to always take the neighborhood into consideration when they close large buildings that are located in neighborhoods. People that live in the neighborhood should be an integral part of the planning for what is going to be done to these buildings. This committee is a good example of what should happen in the future when businesses close large buildings that are located in neighborhoods. They need to have a plan for what they are going to do with these buildings and if they do not do something specific with these buildings in a timely manner, then the neighborhood should be included in the discussion and planning of what should happen to these buildings. REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2001 Councilmember Ujdak noted that he made a statement at the committee meeting this afternoon that unfortunately the Council is the final arbiter of the conflict. He stated that he does not believe the thirty-five (35) to forty (40) day window is unreasonable for all parties to try to find some common ground. As stated, the Council is the hearing of last resort. He noted that he believes very firmly in Councilmember King's statement that the owner has the right to know what they can do with that property. Councilmember Uj dak further noted that generally, he has been very supportive personally of historic land marking. However, public buildings are a different realm because taxpayers have a piece of that building. However, there is a cost associated with maintaining, keeping or restoring that building and no one knows what those dollars are. In conclusion, Councilmember Uj dak stated that forty-five (45) days is not too long of an inconvenience on any of the parties. The motion passed by a voice vote of nine (9) ayes. BILL NO. 44-01 PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS THE FIRST NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF LAWNDALE AVENUE FROM THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LINCOLNWAY WEST TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE FIRST EAST/WEST ALLEY FOR A DISTANCE OF 120 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 12 FEET. BEING A PART OF PLEASANT HOME ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA Councilmember Varner reported that the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee met on this bill and sends it to the Council with an unfavorable recommendation. - Ms. Rebecca Al-shawi, representing Mr. Ali Al-shawi,1406 Lincolnway West, South Bend.- Indiana, Petitioner, made the presentation for this bill. Ms. Al-shawi informed the Council that they want to vacate the alley to add it onto their business. She noted that they own the houses on either side of the alley and they are the only ones that basically use of the alley. She noted that trash haulers and utilities use the back part of the alley. Ms. Al-shawi stated that individuals walking up and down the alley throw trash which they are constantly cleaning up. This being the time heretofore set for the Public •Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Gary Gilot, Director, Department of Public Works, 1300 County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana, advised that the Board of Public Works sent an unfavorable recommendation concerning this bill to the Common Council. The proposed vacation would create a "T" alley and would restrict movement from Lincolnway West into the neighborhood. He noted there was a split decision of the Lincolnway Steering Committee which was the reason this bill was Conti ued until this date to allow the petitioner to go to that committee. They also expressed concern a'6out the vacation but they deferred to the Police, Fire and EMS concerns. Mr. Gilot noted that in the packet of backup materials that the Board of Public Works submitted to the Council there were no specific objections from Police, Fire or EMS, but the Board of Public Works's based its negative recommendation on their standard policy of denying any vacations that would create a "T" and make it difficult to access without encroaching onto private property. There was no one else present wishing to speak either in favor or opposition to this matter. Ms. Ali Al-shawi was given the right to rebuttal which she refused.