HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 2001�y
Y.
<<,, r
-AGENDA OF THE''.
�
y
MAY 2001 M E ETING -
G =
7th Floor County-City Building County Commissioners Conference Rin
Monday. Mav 21.2001 7:30 nm
I. Call To Order
z '
# II. Public Hearing
0
A. Certificates of Appropriateness
1.2001-0330, 514 E. Indiana, windows/landscaping
2.2001-0420, 119 LaPorte, fencing,
.
3.2001-0427, 2119 Portage, tree.
'
4.2001-0427-2, 1019 Riverside, garage.
cc
G
5.2001-0502, 1618 E. Wayne, rear addition.
"
6.2001-0511, 709 Riverside, deck & garage.
7.2001-0510, 548 River, deck & fence.
_
8.2001-0510-2, 803 N. Notre Dame, plaque.
9.2001-0515, 909 Riverside, emergency roof replacement.
'
B. Proposed Local Landmarks, 2nd Reading
1. 1534 W. Sample, Washington School,
2.3302 W. Western, Harrison School
III. Regular Business
A. Approval of Minutes (March & April)
Q
B. Treasurer's Report
.
C. Correspondence
D. Committee Reports
1. Historic Districts
a. Liaison Committee Elections
2. Historic Landmarks
3. Standards & Maintenance
a.730 Bronson
F
E. Staff Reports
1. CofA Staff Approvals
U
2. Legal
—'
yy
t
3. Miscellaneous Activities & Grants
1..[.
IV. Old Business
".
A. Petition to rescind landmark status 14297 S.R. 23
B. Re-rates: 1534 W. Sample; 3302 W. Western
/A/' -
C. Madison School Project—Update report.
V. New Business
_,.'
A. Re-Rate 745 Leland
..
VI. Hearing of Visitors
VII. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters
VIII. Adjournment
HPC MEETING
May 21, 2001
Please sign your name, address and telephone number.
Take an Agenda.
Welcome
`Name Address Telephone
5. Dv.,,. 7� 4V' 85 - X32 2
Z 77- 7CC �.
-
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
�r.
16.
STAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Application Number: 2001-0330
Property Location: 514 East Indiana
Property Owner: Brian Zbrzezny
Landmark or District Designation: LL
Rating: S/11
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
This house was designed by architect, Walter Schneider and was constructed in
1902 for Samuel W. Studebaker. Samuel was born in 1854, his father, Henry, was the
elder brother of the famous Studebaker Manufacturing Company. Samuel managed the
farm of Peter Studebaker for twelve years before becoming the proprietor of the livery
stable'and boarding business on South Michigan Street. In 1899 he and Nelson Jones
purchased the undertaking business of D.E. Huntsinger, located at 307 W. Jefferson. The
partners ran funeral businesses at this address until 1904 at which time Samuel became
briefly involved in the hardware business; he retired a few years later. After his death in
1915 his wife, Mary, continued to reside in the house until it was sold to Clifford Lontz
in 1919. Mr. Lontz was the president of Lontz Brothers, dealers in coal, coke, gasoline
and oils, located at 602 S. Michigan Street. Clifford eventually moved the business to
629 College Street where he set up a modern yard with silos, unloading devices, trucks
and other up-to-date equipment. Mr. Lontz died in 1927, leaving the house to his wife,
Charlotte, who remained there until 1930 when the property was sold to Hazel and E.
Glenmore Wells.
Mr. Wells was the secretary of the Wells Manufacturing Company; he later
became the firms president. Glenmore was born in 1888 to Elmer Wells, who began the
family business in 1876. The original business was a cabinet factory located at the foot
of Washington Street. The company was relocated in 1912 when a new and larger plant
was constructed on S. Main Street, which manufactured wood bases for engravers and
electrotypers. Mr. Wells resided at this address until 1959 when he relocated to a house
on S. Broad Drive. The Wells family rented the house at 514 E. Indiana Street to Gervae
and Donald James, who eventually purchased the property in 1977. Mr. James was the
owner of Jame's Cleaning and Laundry Center, he and his wife resided here until 1999
when they sold the house to the current owner, Brian Zbrzezny.
RECOMMENDATION
The Preservation Guidelines for Local Landmarks follow the Rehabilitation Model.
The owner wishes to replace all of the existing double -hung, wood windows with
new double -hung vinyl windows. All of the new windows would have the same light
divisions as the existing. The owner is also requesting new landscaping for the front and
side yard (see attached plan). The new landscaping will not require the removal of
anything; it only requires the planting of two trees, several bushes and various plants.
The staff finds that the proposed window replacement is with in the guidelines. The only
things on this house that are not cladded in vinyl siding are the window sashes and
various eave decorations. The windowsills and cases are all cladded in vinyl, thus, the
staff feels that going with vinyl windows is acceptable and recommends approval. The
staff also recommends approval of the landscape project; it will greatly increase the curb
appeal of the house with out causing any ill affects.
2
a
Jill,
R
!` ``
ti
9
a
Jill,
R
!` ``
z
PACHYSANDRA
WEEPING GRAB
- .. .. ........ ..................�•.........:.r..............a.L;.� �ood:uG:i:.:r.Jri�:.iiaiWL+syr.:8i%�:�y
11
i
FAN B. BUS
VIBURNUM JUDII
HONEYBf l
H05TA
BURNING BUSH—
H05TA CW1-
- VIBURNUM JUD11 '
NONFloccstirinc� �trcLby
or-
ru-- y 1
ANNUALS AND
BUL55
DOGWOOD
PACHYSANDRA
STAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Application Number: 2001-0427
Property Location: 2119 Portage
Property Owner: Donna Brown
Landmark or District Designation: LL
Rating: S/11
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
The Greek Revival Style residence located at 2119 Portage was built circa 1865
by Isaac Marble, a prosperous farmer in German Township. Mr. Marble owned the
property from 1865 to 1884 and over the course of this period he made numerous deed
transactions eventually amassed a property holding of 80 acres. Isaac sold the house and
surrounding acreage in 1884 to William Jackson, who was one of the most prominent
farmers in St. Joseph County. He was the president of the local Fair Association and an
active member of the Grange movement in Northern Indiana. Mr. Jackson's success in
farming included stock -raising, dairying and buying and selling of those commodities.
He owned this property until his death in 1910 at which time the house reverted to his
heirs, who sold the property in 1913 to Dora and Isaac Staples. Mr. & Mrs. Staples lived
at this address until 1920 when the property was sold to Charles and Daisey Brinley.
Charles Brinley was employed as an electrician with the Indiana and Michigan
Electric Company. He married Daisy in 1898 and had eight children. Upon his death in
1947, the house was sold to his son, Wilson. Wilson Brinley, a landscape architect and
owner of Bill Brinley Landscaping Service, resided at this address until 1977 when he
sold it to Thomas and Linda Cira. Mr. Cira was a firefighter; he and his wife lived in this
house until 1996 when they sold it to the current owner, Donna Brown.
RECOMMENDATION
The Preservation Guidelines for Local Landmarks follow the Rehabilitation Model.
This is an unusual CoA application, in that the owner is not requesting the work.
This application concerns a large black walnut tree located at 2119 Portage that has some
branches that overhang 2111 Portage. The applicant is in fact the neighbor, Mr.
Philippis, the owner of 2111 Portage, who is requesting to trim the remaining portions of
the tree that overhang his yard. Mr. Philippis has complained about the mess and walnuts
the tree leaves in his yard and driveway and the damage the walnuts have caused to the
roof of his garage. The owner, Mrs. Brown, does not want the tree trimmed anymore for
fear that it will harm the tree, not to mention the fact that it will leave the tree lopsided.
To better help you understand what has been going on I have enclosed all of the
correspondence regarding this matter. Apparently Mr. Philippis has had the tree trimmed
in the past, one can clearly see where it was cut, and now wishes to complete the job be
taking off the remaining top branches that hang over his yard. The law gives Mr.
Philippis the right to trim any branches that overhang his property as long as it does not
cause disease or death to the tree. I have also attached a copy of a memo from Thomas
Bodnar regarding this issue.
The staff has requested that the Brent Thompson, City Forester, inspect the tree
and give us a report regarding this matter. Mr. Thompson has inspected the tree but has
failed to inform the staff of his findings. We have left numerous messages for him
regarding this matter and had hoped to have a response before the packets were mailed.
However, this is not the case, we still do not have a response from Mr. Thompson, but,
with the help of Mr. Bodnar the staff is optimistic that such a report will be submitted by
the May 21" meeting. Based on the enclosed literature and the staffs on site inspection
the staff would tentatively recommend that this application be denied based on the belief
that any more trimming of this tree will have a detrimental affect to its health, however,
with out, Mr. Thompson's report it is unclear as to how much of an effect the trimming
would have.
THE STAFF HIGHLY RECOMMENDS THAT ALL COMMISSION
MEMBERS GO OUT TO THE SITE AND INSPECT THE SITUATION FOR
THEMSELVES. IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO HAVE FIRST HAND
KNOWLEDGE OF THE TREE IN ORDER TO MAKE AN INFORMED
DECISION REGARDING THIS MATTER.
2
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: JOHN OXIAN
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FROM: THOMAS L. BODNAR::%W7
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
RE: TREES
DATE: April 19, 2001
Common law in Indiana is that the individual has a right to trim tree branches which lean
over onto his or her property, even though the tree is planted in a different yard. The exceptions to this
are if the action is taken maliciously or is done in such a manner that it causes permanent damage to the
tree. Permanent damage usually means causing the tree to die or become infected. Shortening the
branches to the extent they are over the property of the person doing the clipping is not considered a
tort. Given this property right to trim branches above the ground on your side of the property, what I
see as a problem here is the lack of notice to Mr. Phillips when his neighbor's house was designated an
historic property.
One other point for future reference, I feel comfortable dealing with trees, as they are
specifically mentioned in the original ordinance, while flower beds and bushes are not specifically
mentioned. Have we ever adopted standards for dealing with trees?
HAWPDATA\TLB\HPC\oxian Mem.frm
2119 Portage Avenue
South Bend, IN 46616
April 20, 2001
Ms. Rhonda Saunders, Director
Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend
and St. Joseph County
Dear Ms. Saunders:
If you have any suggestions as to how I might proceed in making a case against
further trimming of the walnut at 2119 Portage Avenue, I would be happy to hear them.
Off the record, thoughts that have occurred to me or that have been suggested to
me by a neighbor include the following:
L Any text or book on pruning makes the same general recommendations for the
health and appearance of the tree (see attached). The trimmers hired in the past by
Mr. Philippis, including those who have done work for him this year do not follow these
practices. I will take photos of pruning that has been done for Mr. Philippis in the past
in addition to those you have already taken to make this point. Even a brief reading of
the introductory paragraph of my Sunset National Garden Book makes clear that the
pruning and trimming done by Mr. Philippis in the past has not followed these
recommended procedures.
On April 17, the day before I last came to your office, I had spoken to Mr.
Philippis about the walnut tree in question and said to him at that time that I would hire
someone to do the trimming. This was a knee-jerk response to the fact that I had seen
him discussing the tree in an animated fashion with one of his trimmers, he said he was
going to have it trimmed, and, of course, I knew what he had done in the past. I admit
that I panicked. My reasoning at the time was that I would at least hire someone I
regarded as a competent professional. I had changed my mind completely by the
following morning and had decided to see if anything could be done to prevent further
mutilation of the tree by Mr. Philippis. This is when I came to see you.
Watson Tree Service has agreed to trim our trees for us and will do only that
trimming which will improve the health of any trees on the property. I did not suggest
to Tom Watson who gave us the estimate that the old walnut tree be cut back further
as I could not bring myself to do it. I would hope that a competent professional, such as
Mr. Watson, would not do that type of trimming even if I requested it.
2. One of my garden club members is the Past President of the Board of directors
of Fernwood, and I am also acquainted with the (an) Berrien County Agricultural
Extension person affiliated with Michigan State. If you would think it would be helpful,
I could ask these persons for suggestions or with help obtaining written opinions from
appropriate professionals as to the effect of pruning on the health of the tree.
3. I would be willing to spend some time looking at old records to see if I can find
documentation of the age of the "old" walnut tree. I would welcome any suggestions as
to possible source material, but will otherwise start with the library and the Center for
History. I have counted tree rings on a section from a smaller walnut tree which was
previously cut on this property and is still in our garage. The tree appears to be about
25-30 years old, both by ring count and this would also have been my estimate judging
simply from the size of the tree. I can make an estimate of the average annual growth
rate and estimate the time it would take to reach the size of the "old" walnut tree if we
assume a constant average growth rate based that number. My rough estimate is still
that the large walnut tree in question is probably older than the house.
4. As I recall, you said one reason for the request made by Mr. Philippis is that
the walnuts damage his roof. I believe that statement is not correct for several reasons.
1. The section of garage roof which is immediately below the tree has nobroken
shingles or other obvious damage. I will bring pictures to document this.
2. When I recently discussed with Mr. Philippis the damage to the roof on his
house which occurred this past winter when he was out of town, he made the
following points:
a. A roofer who had given him a repair estimate has said that the damage to
his house roof was due to poor air circulation in his attic and to improper
ventilation. Also, the walnut tree is not positioned in such a way as to easily
allow nuts to fall on the house roof, and particularly not on those sections
that have caused damage to the interior of his house during the past winter.
b. Mr. Philippis stated also that the roof on our house (2119 Portage/
Marble-Brinley House) and that on his were done at the same time by the
same roofer. We have even more walnuts falling on our roof than does Mr.
Philippis, and yet we did not have water damage. Our attics are very high
and we do have ventilation which maybe adequate. Many other homes in
the area had roof damage this winter, and this also was not the fault of our
walnuts.
c. I would ask Mr. Philippis for evidence to support his claim. I am a
scientist by training and see no evidence to support this particular assertion.
5. I would be willing to help Mr. Philippis clean up the walnuts on his property
this fall. However, I am not as fastidious as he is, and will not promise to do the job to
his satisfaction. We have been neighbors of Mr. Philippis for 4 1/2 years and I
frequently avoid speaking to him since I know that if Isay hello, there is a good chance
that he will rant at me about something or other that he feels I should do or should not
have done.
6. Mr. Philippis' Bergan Street neighbor is as opposed allowing further
mutilation of this old walnut tree as my mother and I are (my mother and I jointly own
the house at 2119 Portage), and has suggested that we make a statement asking to have
the tree preserved and have all the neighbors sign it. He is of the opinion that they
would be happy to do so.
7. I have not spoken to Mr. Tom -Watson about giving you a statement regarding
the old walnut tree as you said that you planned to call him. If you would like me to
request a statement from him, I will make that request.
If you think any of the above suggestions would be useful, I would be happy to do
them. If you think any of the above would not be helpful, I would also appreciate
knowing that.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Sincerely yours,
to, d7l�� , r1W..
Donna F. Brown
Historic Preservation
From:
To:
Sent:
Subject:
4/22/2001
1=4 0-M
<DonnaFl3rown@aol.corn>
<historic@mlchiana.org>
Monday, April 23, 2001 8:48 AM
Re: tree
Here I am again about the black walnut tree. You said you would be
talking to a lawyer. While I don't know the exact wording of the law, I
believe you mentioned "on his side of the property line". Could one possibly
quibble about the definition of "on" or whatever the exact wording is. It
seems to me that the property line is on the ground and the branches in _
question are no where near the ground or even close toMr. Philippis' garage,
they are so high up. At some point airspace is no longer private because we
have airplanes over us all the time in the process of landing at the nearby
airport. I wonder what the intent of the law was.
This is probably grasping at straws, but so be it.
I will be on vacation soon so you will have a brief reprieve from my
mailings.
Donna F. Brown
2119 Portage Avenue
Marble- Brinley House
Page I of I
4/25/01
Historic Preservation
From: <DonnaFBrown@aol.com>
To: <historic@ michiana.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 10:58 AM
Subject: Re: black walnut tree at 2119 Portage
V =
Cruz and Sons are doing some tree trimming for Mr. Philippis even as I write.
I went out and spoke them to determine if they were here to trim trim
black
walnut and they said yes, that that was the plan. They were to trim a maple
on the strip between the sidewalk and the street and the black walnut. I
showed them the e-mail that you sent me and said that a hearing was to be
held on May 21, and that we were a local historic landmark and opposed having
the walnut trimmed. They have agreed not to trim the balck walnut today.
They asked for a copy of your e-mail and I have made one for them.
SOAS Of GC
Page I of I
4/25/01
Historic Preservation
From:
<DonnaFBrown@aol.com>
To:
<historic@michiana.org>
Sent:
Tuesday, April 24, 20016:50 PM
Subject:
Re: black walnut tree
Re: Black Walnut Tree at 2119 Portage Avenue, Marble-Brinley House
Date: 4/24/01
Dear Ms. Saunders:
Just to update you on the tree trimming that was done for Mr. Philippis today
by Cruz and Sons. The trimming that was done today was done in a
professional manner so as to promote callus formation as far as I can tell.
The black walnut was not trimmed Interestingly, the example of recent poor
trimming on a tree adjacent to Mr. Philippis' driveway that I had pointed out
to you in one of my earlier communications, has been retrimmed so as to
remove the evidence of improper trimming. I do have a picture of the
original trimming before the repair work was done.
Sincerely,
Donna F. Brown
Page I of 1
4/25/01
John Oxian, President
April 25, 2041
South Bend and St. Joseph County
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
227 WEST JEFFERSON BLVD.
SOUTH BEND, IN 46641-1830
Cruz & Sons Tree Service
Attn: Tony Cruz
24265 Fillmore
South Bend, IN. 46619
Dear Mr. Cruz,
Phone: 219-235-9798 Fax: 219-235-9578
e-mail: historic@michiana.org
A Certified Local Government Rhonda Saunders, Director
It has come to our attention that Mr. Philippis, of 2111 Portage, hired you to trim a few trees at his
property including a large walnut tree located in the neighbors yard at 2119 Portage. We are aware that your
service did come out and trim trees. and that the neighbor, Ms. Brown informed you of the landmark status of
the walnut tree.
I am writing to you today to ensure that you are kept aware of the situation and do not get caught in the
middle. Mr. Philippis has been asked to submit an application requesting trimming of this tree. If he submits
in time the matter will be before the Commission on May 21, 2001. Mr. Philippis does not have the authority
to trim the aforementioned tree unless said trimming is approved by the Commission. If Mr. Philippis does not
cooperate with the Commission and chooses to trim the tree with out approval the matter will be turned over to
the City Legal Department for further actions. I will keep you informed of any progress in regards to this mat-
ter so that you do not become an unwitting participant in this situation. If you have any questions please con-
tact me at 235-9798.
Sincerely,
Rhonda Saunders, Director HPC
CC: John Oxian, Pres. HPC
Thomas Bodnar, City Attny
Saving The History Of South Bend & St. Joseph County By Protecting The Irreplaceable
COMMISSIONERS
Martha Choitz Richard Helmus Jerry Weiner (Treasurer)
Mary Jane Chase Catherine Hostetler (Vice -President) Gerald Ujdak (Secretary)
Richard Morrison Joann Sporleder (Historic Architect) Thomas Bodnar(Attomey)
John Oxian, President
April 25, 2001
South Bend and St. Joseph County
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
227 WEST JEFFERSON BLVD.
SOUTH BEND, IN 46601-1830
Serafin Philippis
2111 Portage
South Bend, IN. 46616
Dear Mr. Philippis,
Phone: 219-235-9798 Fax: 219-235-9578
e-mail: historic@michiana.org .
A Certified Local Government Rhonda Saunders, Director
I apologize for taking so long to get back with .you, I have been out sick the past few days with my
daughter. Nevertheless, this is what has been occurring, I was unable to obtain a response from Ms. Browns'
tree trimmers and have decided to ask the city forester to go out and take a look at the tree. While I wait for his
report I would like to keep matters moving to ensure that this issue will be heard before the Commission on
May 21, 2001. In order to be heard by the Commission I need this matter to be placed on the agenda, to ac-
complish this I need you to fill out the enclosed application and return it along with the $10.00 processing fee
to HPC, 227 W. Jefferson, South Bend, IN. 46601. As far as the application is concerned you need only fill
out the portion regarding the address of the historical home, your name, your address, your telephone number
and a detailed description of the project (what tree you wish to trim, and how much of it). If you have any
questions on how to fill it out or on any other matters please call me at 235-9798.
Sincerely,
Rhonda Saunders, Director HPC
CC: John Oxian, Pres. HPC
Thomas Bodnar, City Attny
Saving The History Of South Bend & St. Joseph County By Protecting The Irreplaceable
COMMISSIONERS
Martha Choitz Richard Helmus Jerry Weiner (Treasurer)
Mary Jane Chase Catherine Hostetler (Vice -President) Gerald Ujdak (Secretary)
Richard Morrison Joann Sporleder (Historic Architect) Thomas Bodnar(Attomey)
Historic Preservation
From:
<DonnaFBrown@aol.com>
To:
<historlc@michiana.org>
Sent:
Friday, April 27, 20013:20 PM
Subject:
Re: black walnut tree
Re: Black walnut at 2119 Portage
Date: 4/27/01
INTIONTI
I hope you and your daughter are feeling better. When the voters who
will vote on May 21 come to look at the walnut tree on our property that Mr.
Philippis wants to trim, you might suggest that they look also at the two
trees on the South side of Mr. Phillipis' house at 2111 Portage which he had
trimmed this week. The trimming is quite unique (although competent) and,
believe, gives good reason for me to panic. What would the world look like
if all of my neighbors shared Mr. Philippis trimming mania?
We will be leaving Tuesday for a short vacation and will be back May 6.
Sincerely,
Page I of I
4/30/01
tT10N-
i
AL 1
Ooe—
f.:,z
.tl
Propagation—Pruning
............................................................................................................6.......664.......
FOUR WAYS TO PRUNE
Downy mildew differs from powdery mildew
r in several ways. It is common in cool, moist
conditions and spreads fastest on wet foliage. It
can pop up almost anywhere in North America
but becomes less serious where summers even-
tually warm up. It is particularly troublesome in
cool -summer areas such as the Northeast and
Northwest but, in general, is less common than
powdery mildew. Downy mildew also differs
from powdery mildew in that the white fuzzy
fungus appears on the undersides of the leaves.
The leaves develop yellow spots on top, then
often dry, become brittle, and drop. Clusters of
grapes (a common host) may also be infected
and fail to ripen properly. Besides grapes,
downy mildew also infects many vegetables,
Including peas and cucurbits, and flowers such
as roses and pansies.
vention through good cultural practices is the
best method of control.
Propagation
In gardening usage, propagation refers to the
many ways of starting new plants. These
methods range from planting seeds to the more
complicated arts of budding and grafting.
With the exception of seed sowing, all meth-
ods of starting new plants are known as vegeta-
tive propagation: the new plants that result will
be identical to the parent plant. Vegetative prop-
agation therefore maintains uniformity—ensur-
ing, for example, that each plant of the rose
'Queen Elizabeth' is like every other.
Methods of propagating plants are described
under their alphabetical listings: Budding
(p. 548), Cuttings (p. 555), Dividing (p. 558),
and Grafting (p. 565). Propagation by seed is
described under Planting Techniques: Seeds
(p. 584).
Pruning
Pruning is both a skill and an art. The skill is
in making cuts that callus (form a thickened
tissue that seals off wounds) properly and mini-
mize the chance for decay. The art is In making
cuts in the right places so that the plant takes on
a handsome form and Is prolific if grown for
flowers or fruit.
No matter how much or how little pruning
you do on an established plant, the objective is
to modify the plant's growth. The modification
can be done for any of the following reasons,
singly or in combination:
■ To maintain plant health by removing dead,
diseased, or Injured wood
■ To control or direct growth
■ To increase quality or yield of flowers or fruit
■ To train young plants to position their main
branches or to ensure strong structure
It shouldn't be necessary to cut back a plant
continually to keep it in bounds. A plant that
seems to require such treatment was the wrong
choice for its garden location; the repeated cut-
ting back only destroys the plant's natural beauty.
Exceptions are pruning formal hedges, espalier-
ing fruit trees, shaping topiary, and pollarding.
A word of eaution. Pruning large trees over
10 to 15 feet high should be left to professional
arborists or tree trimmers. They are properly
trained and have the right equipment to do the
job safely. To make sure you'll get the job done
right, review pruning guidelines published by
the International Society of Arb culture. Your
pruner should have a copy.
Pruning and growth. To understand how to
approach the pruning of any plant, you need to
know how growth occurs. Because all growth
originates in buds, they are the first plant parts
to consider.
The terminal growth bud develops at the end
of a stem or branch. This bud causes the stem
to grow in length.
Lateral buds grow along the sides of stems.
These buds produce the sideways, or lateral,
growth that makes a plant bushy.
Some plants may have latent buds—buds
that he dormant beneath the bark. Some of
these buds may grow after pruning or injury
removes the actively growing part of the stem.
. Actively growing terminal buds produce hor-
mones, called auxins, that stimulate their growth
and, In many species, prevent lateral buds below
them from growing during the current season. If
the terminal bud is removed, either while the
plant is growing or dormant, subsequent growth
occurs from the uppermost lateral buds. These
Controls. Several fungicides are effective at
;'.
controlling powdery mildew. Triadimefon has
been noted by rose growers as the most effective
}:
?
at both preventing and eradicating powdery
''!
mildew, although it has a tendency to shorten
growth and can be difficult to find. Other helpful
chemicals are triforine and thiophanate-methyl.
Some rose growers have had good luck control-
f
ling powdery mildew by spraying plants with
antitranspirant products or the baking soda/oil
spray described for Black Spot, under Leaf Spot
(p. 575). Overhead watering can also reduce
problems with powdery mildew.
To control downy mildew, avoid overhead
watering and irrigate early in the morning so
�I
foliage dries out quickly. Prune plants to keep
them open for good air circulation. Clean up
plant debris to prevent reinfection. Some plant
`.i a
species are available in varieties that resist
-`
downy mildew.
Controlling downy mildew with fungicides is
a "r
difficult. Although several are labeled for con-
,,, .
trol of downy mildew, not all are effective. Pre-
vention through good cultural practices is the
best method of control.
Propagation
In gardening usage, propagation refers to the
many ways of starting new plants. These
methods range from planting seeds to the more
complicated arts of budding and grafting.
With the exception of seed sowing, all meth-
ods of starting new plants are known as vegeta-
tive propagation: the new plants that result will
be identical to the parent plant. Vegetative prop-
agation therefore maintains uniformity—ensur-
ing, for example, that each plant of the rose
'Queen Elizabeth' is like every other.
Methods of propagating plants are described
under their alphabetical listings: Budding
(p. 548), Cuttings (p. 555), Dividing (p. 558),
and Grafting (p. 565). Propagation by seed is
described under Planting Techniques: Seeds
(p. 584).
Pruning
Pruning is both a skill and an art. The skill is
in making cuts that callus (form a thickened
tissue that seals off wounds) properly and mini-
mize the chance for decay. The art is In making
cuts in the right places so that the plant takes on
a handsome form and Is prolific if grown for
flowers or fruit.
No matter how much or how little pruning
you do on an established plant, the objective is
to modify the plant's growth. The modification
can be done for any of the following reasons,
singly or in combination:
■ To maintain plant health by removing dead,
diseased, or Injured wood
■ To control or direct growth
■ To increase quality or yield of flowers or fruit
■ To train young plants to position their main
branches or to ensure strong structure
It shouldn't be necessary to cut back a plant
continually to keep it in bounds. A plant that
seems to require such treatment was the wrong
choice for its garden location; the repeated cut-
ting back only destroys the plant's natural beauty.
Exceptions are pruning formal hedges, espalier-
ing fruit trees, shaping topiary, and pollarding.
A word of eaution. Pruning large trees over
10 to 15 feet high should be left to professional
arborists or tree trimmers. They are properly
trained and have the right equipment to do the
job safely. To make sure you'll get the job done
right, review pruning guidelines published by
the International Society of Arb culture. Your
pruner should have a copy.
Pruning and growth. To understand how to
approach the pruning of any plant, you need to
know how growth occurs. Because all growth
originates in buds, they are the first plant parts
to consider.
The terminal growth bud develops at the end
of a stem or branch. This bud causes the stem
to grow in length.
Lateral buds grow along the sides of stems.
These buds produce the sideways, or lateral,
growth that makes a plant bushy.
Some plants may have latent buds—buds
that he dormant beneath the bark. Some of
these buds may grow after pruning or injury
removes the actively growing part of the stem.
. Actively growing terminal buds produce hor-
mones, called auxins, that stimulate their growth
and, In many species, prevent lateral buds below
them from growing during the current season. If
the terminal bud is removed, either while the
plant is growing or dormant, subsequent growth
occurs from the uppermost lateral buds. These
Pruning ,
....................................................... # ............. 0 ........................................................
Correct I Incorrect I
45 -degree angle Too angular Too low Too high
Correct
Blade
U.
Hook
Incorrect
Hook
Cutting edge
Blade
67,
594
Final cut
growth patterns and responses influence plant
MOW TO'
and structural strength.
MAKE X
All pruning cuts, Including pinching, should
PRUNING* CUT-':,!
be made just above some growth—a growth
bud, stem, or branch. For explanations of how
f_ :cut has:its lower"'
to make proper cuts, see Pruning Cuts on the.
% point even*with the'.,
next page.
t Aop`ofa growth bud; ':and slants upward < .i
Types of pruning. All pruning methods have
specific goals. Common approaches are
explained in the illustration.
a Thinning. Thinning is the removal of a lateral
branch at its point of origin or the shortening
of a branch to a smaller lateral branch (at
least 30 percent of the size of the branch
being removed). Thinning serves to open a
plant to sunlight—and reduce Its size (if
desired) while accentuating its natural form.
In most cases thinning cuts are preferred over
heading cuts.
How TO.
a Heading back. This sort of pruning—also
POSITION
called cutting back—involves cutting a cur -
rently growing or 1 -year-old shoot to a bud,
SHEARS
or cutting an older branch back to a stab or a
Jorriake'apitiper',-`
tiny twig. Pinching and shearing are forms of
close pruning cut
heading. With a few exceptions, including
hold pruning shears
pruning fruit trees to establish main frame -
with the blade clos-.
work branches, shearing hedges to keep
est to the growth
them compact, and pruning roses for flower
that will remain on
production, heading is a less desirable type of
the plant. A stub
results when you'
pruning. The reason is simple: heading results
reverse the position
in in growth below the cut, usually
and place the hookfrom
several to many buds, depending on the
closest to the plant.
severity of the heading. While a plant that has
been headed does become more compact, its
natural shape is ruined and will be difficult to
repair. In addition, new growth is often
?
weakly attached and prone to breaking. Every
year, scores of beautiful trees are ruined when
they are headed back Instead of thinned.
m Pinching. The first opportunity you have to
control or direct plant growth Is to remove—
to pinch out—new growth before it elongates
Into stems. This is especially useful with young
HOW TO .,
plants that you want to make bushier. For
REMOVE'A
example, you can pinch all the terminal buds
`LARGE LIMB
on every branch of a young fuchsia plant. This
will force growth from buds that are at the leaf
First cut beneath
bases along the stems, creating perhaps two,
branch, one-third to
three, or four new side branches instead of
one-half through,-
just one lengthening branch. When this hap -
then cutoff limb
beyond first cut
pens, you get all-over growth. Conversely, if
Finally, remove limb
you want a plant to gain height, keep side
stub, cutting just
growth pinched back so that the terminal bud
outside bark ridges
on the main stem continues to elongate.
at limb's base as
shown in circled.,:,:•
a Shearing. This Is the only form of pruning
Inset illustration .,
that could be called indiscriminate. Ignoring
(or on a line bisect-
all advice about cutting just above growing
"ingtap and bottom,-
points, you instead clip the surface of densely
angles branch,
foliaged plants. Shearing is the process that
m , akes to trunk). - ,
maintains the even surfaces of formal hedges
and topiary work Because the plants that nor-
mally are used for these purposes have buds
and branches that are close together on their
stems, every cut Is dose to a growing point.
...... Pseudobulb Ragweed
............................................................................................... .....................
Pruning cuts. After you understand how to
approach a pruning job, you need to know how
to make good pruning cuts. The first lesson:
never leave a stub. Or to put it another way,
always make a cut just above some sort of
growth (a bud or a stem). To understand why
this advice is given, think of a stem or branch as
a conveying tube for water and plant nutrients.
If you cut a branch some distance beyond its
uppermost growing part, you leave nothing in
the stub itself to maintain growth. The stub, no
longer a part of the plant's active metabolism,
withers and dies, although still attached to the
plant. In time it will decay and drop off, leaving
an open patch of dead tissue where it was
attached. In contrast, when a cut is made just
above a growing point, callus tissue begins to
grow inward from the cut edges; in time, this
tissue will cover the cut surface.
There is a right way to make pruning cuts—
and there are several wrong ways, as the illus-
tration on the previous page shows. You want to
avoid leaving stubs, and you also want to avoid
undercutting the bud or branch. The best cuts
place the lowest part of the cut directly opposite
and slightly above the upper side of the bud or
branch to which you are cutting back.
Using pruning shears. When you cut with
shears, be sure that the cuts are sharp: clean cuts
callus over faster than cuts with ragged edges.
Use shears that are strong enough for the job. If
you can't get them to cut easily through a branch,
the shears are too small, too dull, or both. Switch
to a stronger pair of shears or use a pruning saw
instead. With hook -and -blade pruning shears,
remember to place the blade, not the hook,
closer to the branch or stem that will remain on
the plant. As illustrated on the next page, if the
position of the shears is reversed, you will leave a
small stub.
Using pruning saws. Pruning saws come in
handy when you need to cut limbs that are too
thick for shears or loppers, or when a plant's
growth won't allow your hand and the shears to
get into position to make a good cut.
Larger limbs—from wrist size upward—
are heavy and need special care In removal. If
you try to cut through one with a single cut, the
branch is likely to fracture before you've
finished the cut. The limb may fall, tearing wood
and bark with it and leaving a large, ugly
wound. To cut a larger limb safely, make it a
three-step operation, as illustrated on the next
page. The final cut should be made very care-
fully. For years, the recommended approach
was to cut the branch flush to the trunk. That
has changed slightly. To avoid decay, make the
final cut slightly outside the branch bark ridge
(the compressed bark in the branch crotch)
and branch collar (the natural circles or ridges
where the branch meets the trunk), as shown in
the illustration on the next page. If no collar is
visible, the angle of the cut should match the
angle formed by the branch bark ridge and the
axis of the trunk.
Pruning to shape. In shaping, your artistic
side plays a role in determining what form a
particular plant should take. Every plant has a
natural shape; its growth tends to conform to
a natural pattern, whether round, gumdrop -
shaped, wide -spreading, vase -shaped, or arch-
ing. Observe what a plant's natural shape is, and
then prune the plant in a manner that will allow
the natural form to continue to develop. Remove
any excess growth that obscures the basic pat-
tern or any errant growth that departs from the
natural form. Use thinning cuts:
When pruning to shape, make your cuts.
above a bud or side branch that points in the'
direction you'd like the new growth to take. If
you have no preference, remember that gener-
ally it is better for a new branch to grow toward
an open space than toward another branch.
Also, it is generally better for growth to be
directed toward the outside of the plant than
toward its interior. Try to eliminate branches
that cross and touch one another. Crossing
branches may rub together, suffering injury, and
are usually unattractive, especially in deciduous
plants out of leaf.
Pruning for flower production. Flowering
shrubs bloom either from new growth or from
old wood, depending on the plant species.
Before you prune, determine which sort of
growth bears flowers. In this way, you can avoid
inadvertently cutting out stems that would give
you a flower display.
Most spring -flowering shrubs bloom from
wood formed during the previous year. Wait
until these plants have finished flowering before
pruning them (or do some pruning by cutting
flowers while they are In bud or bloom).
Growth that the shrubs make after flowering will
provide blooms for the next year.
Most summer -flowering shrubs bloom on
growth from the spring of the same year. These
are the shrubs you can prune during the winter
dormant season without sacrificing the next
crop of blooms.
A few shrubs bloom twice or throughout
the growing season (many roses, for example).
Spring flowers grow from old wood; later
blooms come both from recent growth and from
wood of previous years. During the dormant sea-
son, remove weak and unproductive stems and,
if necessary, lightly head back remaining growth.
During the growing season, prune as necessary
to shape while you remove spent blossoms.
Pruning conifers. These evergreens fall into
two broad classes: those with branches radiat-
ing out from the trunk in whorls and those that
sprout branches in a random fashion. Spruce,
fir, and most pines are examples of the whorl
type; arborvitae, hemlock, juniper, and yew are
examples of random -branching conifers. Prun-
ing guidelines differ for the two groups.
On whorl -branching types, buds appear at
the tips of new growth, along the lengthening
new growth, and at the bases of new growth.
You can cut back the new growth "candles"
about halfway to induce more branching, or you
can cut them out entirely to force branching
from buds at their bases. The point to remem-
ber is that you must make cuts above potential
growth buds or back to existing branches. Cut-
ting back into an old stem—even one that still
bears follage—won't force branching unless
you're cutting back to latent buds.
The random -branching conifers can be
pruned selectively, headed back, even sheared;
new growth will emerge from stems or branches
below the cuts. But when you shorten a branch,
don't cut into bare wood below green growth:
most kinds (yew Is an exception) won't develop
new growth from bare wood.
Controlling beigbt. Some conifers—chiefly the
random -branching kinds, plus deodar cedar
and hemlock—can be kept at a controlled size,
either as dense specimens or as hedges. When
growth reaches within a foot or so of the size
you desire, cut back all but about 1 inch of the
new growth. This will produce enough small
side branchlets to make full, dense foliage.
Once this bushy growth forms at the ends of the
branches, you can hold the plant to a small size
year after year by shortening new growth that
develops and cutting out any wild shoots.
Repairing damaged trees When a conifer has
been damaged by cold or breakage, you may
have to remove entire limbs. It's almost impos-
sible to restore the natural shape, but you can
often make the most of the situation by trim-
ming or training the damaged plant into an
unusual sculptural form. If the central. leader
has been damaged, you can stake one of the
next lower branches vertically and train it as a
new leader.
Pseudobulb
Adiickened, aboveground modified stem Is
called a pseudobulb. Found In some orchids
such as Cymbidium, it serves as a storage organ
for nutrients.
Purslane
Purslane is a mat -forming annual weed. It
thrives in damp or dry conditions and warm
weather. Look for succulent, fleshy green -tared
stems and dark green leaves, often tinged with
red; pale yellow flowers open on sunny mornings
(see photograph, p. 614). Spreading by seeds
and stem fragments that root in damp soil, this
weed is easy to dig out. Chemical controls
Include glyphosate and appropriately labeled
pre -emergence herbicides.
Ragweed
Ragweed, also called wild tansy or hogweed,
is a particularly irritating weed because of
the copious amounts of pollen It produces and
the resulting hay fever it causes for millions of
people in late summer and fall.. - . ;: ►
.7. —
STAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Application Number: 2001-0420
Property Location: 119 LaPorte
Property Owner: Jeff Berndt
Landmark or District Designation: LL
Rating: S/11
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
This house was built as a speculative venture by James D. Oliver, of the Oliver
Chilled Plow Works, in 1905 and eventually sold to William and Harriet Duttera in 1912.
William was born in Pennsylvania in 1865 and came to South Bend in 1891 where he met
and married Harriet Steele. Mr. Duttera was a foreman and later a superintendent of the
power plant at the Oliver Chilled Plow Works. The Duttera's owned the house until 1926
when it was sold to Lee Kiester, a laborer at the Studebaker Corporation. Mr. Kiester
resided at this address for 15 years, finally selling it in 1941 to Leon DeRuyver. Leon
only owned the house for two years; he sold it in 1943 to Alice Teeter. Ms. Teeter
resided here until 1954 when the property was sold to Lloyd & Esther Devenney. Lloyd
was the president of the Nu -Way Feed & Seed Company and Esther was the Secretary -
Treasurer. Together they resided here until 1970 when the property was sold to Leonel
Trevino, who sold the house in 1980 to John & Lisa Kovach. John was the director of the
Hannah Lidahl Children's Museum and Lisa was an orchestra teacher. They owned the
property until 2001 when it was sold to the current owner, Jeff Berndt.
RECOMMENDATION
The Preservation Guidelines for Local Landmarks follow the Rehabilitation Model.
The applicant is requesting to replace the picket fence between the rear privacy
fence and the house, which crosses the driveway, with a 6' tall wood privacy fence. The
owner is also requesting to install a wood 6' tall privacy fence from the existing 6' tall
wood privacy fence, which runs parallel with the alley across the side yard to the rear
corner of the house. The property in question actually consists of two lots. The existing
rear yard is surrounded by a 6'tall wood privacy fence that runs to the alley then follows
the alley to the rear line of the house at which point it turns into a 3' tall cement block
fence that runs the remaining length of the alley to the sidewalk where it converts into a
wood, 3' tall picket fence that encloses the front portion of the side lot to the house. The
applicant would retain the existing 3' tall fencing and would place the 6' tall fencing
several feet inside of it. The new fence would effectively enclose the back yards of both
lots into one large enclosed back yard. If a house sat on this side lot, the effect the fences
would have is as follows. The new fencing would enclose only the back yards and the
front yards would be enclosed by the existing picket fence. Since there is no house, there
the owner is proposing to landscape the front yard to help buffer the impact of the 6'
fence. The owners are requesting to enclose the rear yard because they have two large
dogs and because of the amount of trespassing that occurs over the 3' tall cement block
fence that adjoins the alley. The request to fence in a rear yard and side yard with a 6'
tall privacy fence is with in the guidelines and is something the Commission has
approved in the past. When fencing is visible because of large side yards the
Commission often requests that it be buffered by trees or shrubs. The owner is requesting
the same thing; the only difference is that the side yard is an entire second lot. The new
fence would not protrude past the rear line of the house and would be buffered by
vegetation. The staff finds the application to be with in the guidelines and recommends
approval.
This property is also located with in the W. Washington Design Review area and
as such will require consideration by Design Review. The guidelines for this area state
that major landscaping items, fencing. must be compatible with the character of the
neighborhood in size, scale, material and color and that no type of fencing is allowed in
the front or side yard and only fencing that is absolutely needed based on security/privacy
will be approved in the rear yard. This house already has fencing in the rear, side and
front, none of which will be affected except the small portion located by the driveway.
The owner definitely has privacy & security issues by being located on such a busy
intersection with full view of their property from both sides as well as the added security
issues of being adjacent to an alley.
The Commission does not abide by these guidelines, however, the Commission
should be aware of how Design Review may perceive this project. The staff
STRONGLY SUGGESTS THAT ALL COMMISSION MEMBERS GO OUT AND
VIEW THIS PROPERTY PRIOR TO OUR MEETING IN ORDER TO MAKE AN
INFORMED DECISION ON THIS MATTER.
2
11P
E
c
'N j
STAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Application Number: 2001-0427-2
Property Location: 1019 Riverside Drive
Property Owner: Joseph & Bonnie Sima
Landmark or District Designation: LHD-RSD
Rating: C/9
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
This house was built by Robert Chalfant in 1907, who immediately rented the
house to Harry Morningstar, a clerk at Spiro's Clothing Store. He eventually sold the
house to Eli Seebirt in 1911, who in turn sold it that same year to then current renters,
Blaine and Mae Crawford. Blaine resided at this address until 1914 after which he rented
the house to various tenants until 1926 when it was sold to Edmund Prentice. Mr.
Prentice, an auditor for National Discount Corporation, resided in a portion of the house
and rented out the rest. He sold the house in 1934 to W. Hale Jackson who sold the
house three years later to Guy & Margaret Lamb. Guy Lamb was a plant manager at
Stone Container Corporation; he lived in this house until 1959 then rented it to various
tenants until 1965 when he moved back in. He continued to reside here until 1976 when
the property was sold to Bruce Wiseman who sold the house to the current owners,
Joseph & Bonnie Sima in 1979.
RECOMMENDATION
The Preservation Guidelines for Riverside Drive Local Historic District follow the
Rehabilitation Model.
During the first week of April the garage at 1019 Riverside Drive collapsed in on
itself. Mr. & Mrs. Sima were given 24 hours to demolish the remains of the building, so
an emergency demolition permit was issued by the Commission Staff. The owners are
now applying for the construction of a new garage. The new garage would be 22' wide,
21' deep with new concrete pad and approach. The building would have a gable roof
with asphalt shingles, vinyl clapboard siding, to match house in width and a single, two -
stall, metal over head garage door. The new garage would be the same size as the old
garage and would sit in the same location. The staff finds the new garage to be in
proportion and style with others in the neighborhood as well as with the house, thus, the
staff recommends approval.
The original garage.
re)
a_
.4
P9
ry
r- -
rhi
ry
—LT
LL
LL
r4
a
FE
N
N
i.
tl
Q
-a -0 A v
i
r
416 _
' �.. .. ..�_...�... ___._._.rte......._._..._._rw,_......nrw•w�u.w.«_n�...wrr i� ..._
M4
bitr hmt% as 14 a *-
N&IC: Ct#-%ltvxk
3o" V" Slob
STAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Application Number: 2001-0502
Property Location: 1618 East Wayne South
Property Owner: Mel & Leda Hall
Landmark or District Designation: LHD-EW
Rating: C/10
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
Prominent developers, Whitcomb and Keller, built this H.R. Stapp designed house
in 1926 and sold it to Vera Clauer in 1927. Vera was a manager for Calvin Clauer
Company, a jewelry and diamond merchant business on North Michigan Street. Vera
Clauer owned the property until 1934 when it was sold back to Whitcomb & Keller who
rented the house to James Drumming, an employee of the Mishawaka Rubber and
Woolen Manufacturing Plant, until 1938. They rented the house to Clarence and Mildred
Perkins in 1939, selling it to them in 1941. Mr. Perkins operated an insurance agency in
the Associates Building. The couple resided here until 1970 when the property was sold
to John Schuster, an executive vice president of the St. Joseph Bank and Trust. John and
Silvania Schuster resided here until 1975 when they sold the house to Charles and Mary
Keiser, who in turn sold it to the current owners, Mel and Leda Hall.
RECOMMENDATION
The Preservation Guidelines for the East Wayne Street Local Historic District follow the
Rehabilitation Model.
The applicant is requesting to remodel the existing garage and add an addition to
the rear of the house that almost entirely fits within the existing footprint of the house.
The owners of this property ran into a time crunch and were not able to submit the
plans for this project to the staff prior to this meeting. However, because they need to
start this project during the first week of June the staff agreed to include their application
on the May 21 St meeting schedule with the understanding that the owner and contractor
would supply the Commission with complete plans at this meeting and would be able to
answer any questions that may arise. As such, the Staff has no recommendation at this
time, but, if the Commission requires one I will be happy to make such a
recommendation during the May 21St meeting after all information has been presented.
S� r
3
STAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Application Number: 2001-0510
Property Location: 548 River
Property Owner: Stephen & Kristen Sherk
Landmark or District Designation: LHD-EP
Rating: C/10
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
This house was built in 1924 by Charles Barnes, a scout executive for the Boy
Scouts of America. He resided here until 1928 when the property was sold to James
Moffatt an inspector of Studebaker. James owned the house until 1937 when he sold it to
Harry Keleman, a salesman at Robertson's Department Store. Mr. Keleman lived at this
address until 1949 when it was purchased by Herman Boarda. The house had numerous
owners over the next thirty years, until it was sold in 1980 to Ian and Barbara
Carmichael. Ian was an employee of Notre Dame University and Barbara was a
substitute teacher for Head Start, they owned the house until 1992 when it was sold to
Troy Zars, who sold the property to the current owners, Stephen and Kristen Sherk, in
1996.
RECOMMENDATION
The Preservation Guidelines for the Edgewater Place Local Historic District follow the
Rehabilitation Model.
The applicant is requesting to build a wood deck off the back of the house, but,
not attached to the house, and to erect a wood, board on board 6' tall privacy fence from
the northeast corner of the house along the eastern property line to the existing fence
located along the north property line. The deck will be 31' wide and 32' long with the
center cut out for landscaping and a bench circling the trunk of the tree located near the
driveway. The proposed fence only runs from the back northeast corner of the house to
the rear property line, it will serve to give privacy to the back yard and buffer the impact
of the neighbors driveway. Staff finds the proposals to be with in the guidelines with no
direct affect to the house and little visual impact from the street. Staff recommends
approval.
. STAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Application Number: 2001-0510-2
Property Location: 803 N. Notre Dame (Park)
Property Owner: City of South Bend
Landmark or District Designation: LL
Rating: S/12
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
The park located to the south and west of Fire House #7 was landscaped in 1915
with a simple fountain, evergreens and various flowers. The park was maintained for
many years by local residents before falling into disrepair twenty or so years ago. Some
of the original residences involved with the park were Bill Williams an electrician and his
brother Jack, a bricklayer and Jim Scott a local carpenter. The Fires Station and park are
currently being used by the Northeast Neighborhood Council. As of 1999, they have
begun an extensive restoration project for the building as well as the park.
RECOMMENDATION
The Preservation Guidelines for Local Landmarks follow the Rehabilitation Model.
Group B Standards
The applicant is requesting to install a boulder on the southeast corner of the park.
The boulder will be approximately 3 feet in diameter and will have the inscription
"Quigley Park", engraved on it. The Neighborhood Council is currently awaiting final
approval by the City of South Bend to pass a resolution, which would officially name the
park Quigley. Mr. Quigley was a prominent resident of the neighborhood for many
years; the park would be named in his memory.
The staff finds the application to be appropriate and recommends approval.
DESIGN PROPOSALS:
4tEAOVE E7USTWO BENCHES
4tEdOVE SELECTED BUSHES
SEW FENCE ON WETAND
NORTH PROPERTY EDGES
#W LARGE TREE N
ROUNDABOUT
#W SMALLTRE: N LAWN
-REPAR FCUNTAN
•NEW PLANTING AROUND
FOU ICTAN AND ELSEWHERE
#W PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
NEW Ir HIGH
WOOD FENCE
/
.
C,
.. .................
.. ........................ ....... .............
•' ADhtIN1513iATI,ON _BUILDING �' �'•'•••'•'•'••.
_ _
z
z
L -L
KEY TO NEW
PLAYGROUND ECUIPMENr.
A- SPRNG POST
S- DOME CUMBER
C -VERTICAL PIPE CLSBEt
D-4SEATBUCIN43OUT
E -CURVED BALANCE BEAM
LEY TO GROUND COVER:
® 41HR JBBERYA D LAW PLANTING
+� -SHRUBBERY AND LAW PLANTING
CURE
�wr w nw w■n wrR w■r w ww■s•
wwwwrwwl
anxwrwwp
HIOwCT
M
ROME=N
CEWM
owmN www
vffll n
wwrmeea ffimw
ww�isw■Lt
■on. ew•■.�
a�■��a■aLaTA■u
w�wrw
PStI1 PLAN
waxes
1• • 7rr
+ r x s
sw...n
G KANCHU4 iTN
lWam
STAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Application Number: 2001-0511
Property Location: 709 Riverside
Property Owner: Deanna Dickerson
Landmark or District Designation: LHD-RB
Rating: S/11
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
This Prairie Style house was built in 1913 by prominent local developers Seth
Hammond & Leslie Whitcomb as a rental. They leased the property to various tenants
until 1920 when it was sold to LaRue and Louise Smith. Mr. Smith was the president of
the Smith -Monroe Company and the first owner to reside in this house. The Smith's
lived here until 1931 when they moved to Cedar Street and converted the house back into
a rental. Joan Smith -Martin, LaRue's daughter, sold the property in 1961 to James Ieraci,
an agent with State Farm Insurance. He owned the property until 1977 when he sold it to
Robert and Charles Nelson who continued to use the house as a rental, selling it in 2001
to Deanna Dickerson.
RECOMMENDATION
The Preservation Guidelines for the River Bend Local Historic District follow the
Rehabilitation Model.
The applicant is requesting to demolish a 6'x9' rear porch and construct in its
place a 12'x14' wood deck. The owner is also applying to demolish an existing
deteriorated garage with attached shed and replace it with a new 24'x24'; two stall
garage.
The existing rear porch is an obvious addition that was poorly constructed, it is in
disrepair and should be removed and the underlying stucco walls repaired where
damaged by demolition. The new deck will be 12'x14' and located at the rear of the
house using treated wood. The railings will be made of treated 2x2's 4" on center with a
treated 2x6 rail vertically and a 2x6 on the flat to cover the tops of the 2x2 balusters and
support posts. The steps will be made of treated 2x 8's and 2x 12's and an aluminum
screen camouflaged by wood lattice will surround the bottom of the deck. The staff finds
these proposals to be with in the guidelines and recommends approval with the
stipulation that any damage caused to the stucco siding by the removal of the rear porch
be repaired in-kind.
The applicants second request is the demolition of a rear one stall garage and
attached shed and the construction of a new garage. The existing garage and shed are a
health and safety hazard, the roof could collapse at any moment. As you will notice from
the various photographs the lean-to shed has virtually no roof left, the window is barely
attached and the siding is besieged by wood rot. As for the garage itself it too has several
holes in the roof as well as sagging eaves, it looks as though if we have another bad
winter or the wind blows just right, it will fall in. The rest of the garage has severe wood
rot in the sills; the wood doors are warped and rotted. Over all it would cost more to
repair this garage, which cannot accommodate most modern cars, then it, would be to
demolish it and start over. The owner is requesting to replace the old garage with a new
24'x24'; two -stall garage that will be located 7' further into the back yard. The garage
will have a poured concrete foundation, a 7' long poured concrete driveway from alley to
garage, a 6/12 pitched gable roof, asphalt shingles in a color to match house, six panel
steel service door, white raised panel steel overhead door, 2 3/4"' vinyl siding, vinyl soffit
with aluminum fascia, continuous aluminum gutters and downspouts and three coach
lights. The new garage will give the owners ample parking, storage and security in a
manor that is not out of place along this alley. The new garage will not be visible from
any street and will have no impact on the house as it has no real visual connection to the
house other then from the alley. The staff would prefer the new garage to have a hipped
roof, however, if this is not practical because of monetary issues a gable roof is perfectly
acceptable as many of the homes along this alley have garages with gable roofs. The
staff recommends approval of the entire project with the stipulation that no trees, other
then the volunteer trees located against the garage, be removed.
2
E1
I
)-Pl<
,j,,q,y 6p/
1,7K)
BOOCHER CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN CO., INC.
2502 Locust Road
,- South Bond, Indiana 46614
Officer: (219) 286.3352
Fax: (219) 288-3352
Ms. Rhonda Saunders May 11, 2001
Historical Preservation Commission
South Bend, In.
Office # 219-235-9798
Fax # 219-235-9578
We are going to do the following work for Ms. Deana Dickerson at 709 Riverside Drive
in South Bend, In. 46601:
1. Garage Work:
a. We will tear down and haul away the existing garage, storage shed, and all
the concrete around the garage area.
b. We will form and pour a 24' X 24' concrete foundation and garage floor.
We will also pour a concrete driveway from the garage to the alley.
c. The garage walls will be 2 X 4's 16" on center with 7/16" O.S.B. for the
exterior. sheathing with 2 X 12's for the service door and overhead garage
door headers.
d. We will use 6/12 pitch roof trusses with a 24" overhang for the roof of the
garage 24" on center with 7/16" O.S.B. for the roof sheathing.
e. We will use 15 lbs, black paper, white aluminum metal edging, 25 year 3
in 1 fiberglass shingles in a color to match the shingles on the house.
f. We will install a 3/0 X 6/8 six panel steel door for the service door and a
16/0 X 7/0 white raised panel steel insulated overhead door with an
operator.
g. We will side the garage with a triple 2'/." vinyl siding in a color selected
by the homeowner. We will install vinyl soffit with aluminum fascia to
cover the overhangs. The homeowner will select the color.
h. We will install continuous aluminum gutter with downspouts on the eave
ends of the garage.
i. We will wire the garage to code, and there will be 3 coach lights on the
exterior of the garage. The wire from the house to the garage will be
buried underground.
2. beck Work:
a. Contractor will remove and haul away the 6' X 9' room on the rear of the
house.
b. Contractor will build a 12' X 14' treated wood deck off the rear of the
house.
c. The deck will be built so it comes in right under the rear door of the house.
CUSTOM BUILT HOMES M GARAGES - REMODELING - KITCHENS - BATH ROOMS - BASEMENTS - COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
BOOCHER CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN CO., INC.
2502 Locust Road
South Bend, Indiana 46614
Office, (219) 288-3352
Fax: (219) 288-3352
d. Contractor will use treated 4 X 4's for the support posts and they will be
buried into the ground 36" with concrete around each post. These support
posts will extend up thru the deck at least 36".
e. Contractor will use treated 2 x 8's for the floor joist 16" on center with
joist hangers. We will fasten the box to the support posts with galvanized
lag screws.
f. The decking for the deck will be treated 5i4" X 6" deck boards that will be
fastened down with 10d galvanized ardox nails.
g. The railing around the deck will be treated 2 X 2's 4" on center with a
treated 2 X 6 rail vertically and a 2 X 6 on the flat to cover the tops of the
2 X 2 balusters and support posts. We will use deck screws to fasten the
balusters to the rail and to the box.
h. We will build the steps out of treated 2 X 8's and 2 X 12's and the steps
will be closed up on the sides and front.
i. We will put a treated 2 X 4 on the ground around the bottom of the deck.
We will install aluminum screen around the bottom of the deck and then
cover the screen with treated wood lattice.
1 will get you a plot plan showing where these two projects will be on the property along
with a drawing of each. If you have any questions, please call me at 219-288-3352.
Thank You,
Gerard W. Boocher
President
Boocher Construction and Design Co., Inc.
CUSTOM BUILT HOMES - GARAGES - REMODELING • KITCHENS , BATHROOMS - BASEMENTS , COMMERCIAL BUIU NGS
STAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Application Number:
Property Location:
Property Owner:
2001-0510
548 River
Stephen & Kristen Sherk
Landmark or District Designation: LHD-EP
Rating: C/10
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
This house was built in 1924 by Charles Barnes, a scout executive for the Boy
Scouts of America. He resided here until 1928 when the property was sold to James
Moffatt an inspector of Studebaker. James owned the house until 1937 when he sold it to
Harry Keleman, a salesman at Robertson's Department Store. Mr. Keleman lived at this
address until 1949 when it was purchased by Herman Boarda. The house had numerous
owners over the next thirty years, until it was sold in 1980 to Ian and Barbara
Carmichael. Ian was an employee of Notre Dame University and Barbara was a
substitute teacher for Head Start, they owned the house until 1992 when it was sold to
Troy Zars, who sold the property to the current owners, Stephen and Kristen Sherk, in
1996.
RECOMMENDATION
The Preservation Guidelines for the Edgewater Place Local Historic District follow the
Rehabilitation Model.
The applicant is requesting to build a wood deck off the back of the house, but,
not attached to the house, and to erect a wood, board on board 6' tall privacy fence from
the northeast corner of the house along the eastern property line to the existing fence
located along the north property line. The deck will be 31' wide and 32' long with the
center cut out for landscaping and a bench circling the trunk of the tree located near the
driveway. The proposed fence only runs from the back northeast corner of the house to
the rear property line, it will serve to give privacy to the back yard and buffer the impact
of the neighbors driveway. Staff finds the proposals to be with in the guidelines with no
direct affect to the house and little visual impact from the street. Staff recommends
approval.
i
f
1, Min
tip r ��a,��.'.�.7`i.� Iib t.: s.. ?*`•n'� ~".C1�w *!/ •F. - amt. _ -ln•• .. ; � .� � ! �/��00O i".
t .,��i��� •� W.�r i.+'' r„s �•,•.i7 i •yam �� J "�♦i`a � , � +l � } t
_ i e j�:TJr
� �' `R�w' � � • �•P � ,r.. ��rr`•-5.�� + it � "�`1 r;•.,
� � "•. ! t ' 7 � ..'try tib. .�� Lyr�S.
i �u m l I III I�, �•�. —• � 1 ��}����11 � � ► ..µ.'t4 Y 1,.� � ." � j W -� t ( � ;"
':' NRR 1I i I �t-!t•. ' t i ,.i
jr
r
.f N
• of ��LY� „ � e�•j .. �t � ir• �
p�
:,�+&. {t e ' ,. : 'moi+*. V�: , .,. 1ux� .��.� %'1 ���`.:+ru� : ' wan„ ,.� '^+4'- ' .... s'f : ✓.
STAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Application Number: 2001-0510-2
Property Location: 803 N. Notre Dame (Park)
Property Owner: City of South Bend
Landmark or District Designation: LL
Rating: S/12
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
The park located to the south and west of Fire House #7 was landscaped in 1915
with a simple fountain, evergreens and various flowers. The park was maintained for
many years by local residents before falling into disrepair twenty or so years ago. Some
of the original residences involved with the park were Bill Williams an electrician and his
brother Jack, a bricklayer and Jim Scott a local carpenter. The Fires Station and park are
currently being used by the Northeast Neighborhood Council. As of 1999, they have
begun an extensive restoration project for the building as well as the park.
RECOMMENDATION
The Preservation Guidelines for Local Landmarks follow the Rehabilitation Model.
Group B Standards
The applicant is requesting to install a boulder on the southeast corner of the park.
The boulder will be approximately 3 feet in diameter and will have the inscription
"Quigley Park", engraved on it. The Neighborhood Council is currently awaiting final
approval by the City of South Bend to pass a resolution, which would officially name the
park Quigley. Mr. Quigley was a prominent resident of the neighborhood for many
years; the park would be named in his memory.
The staff finds the application to be appropriate and recommends approval.
DEBDN PROPOSAL;
442 MOVE EXISTING BENCES
.REIMOW 8ELECTEO BUSHES
.EW FENCECN WESTAND
NORTH PROPERTY EDGES
4EW LARGE TREE TN
ROUNDABOUT
-NEW VIAL TREE IN LAWN
-REPAIR FOUNTAIN
- EW PLANTING AROUNO
FOUNTAIN AND ELSEWHERE
JEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
NEW W HIGH
/ WOOD FENCE
is I
::ADI�AINIS11iAT10N BUI[ DING':'. ::.
KEYTO NEW
PLAYGROUND EOUIPME.Nr.
A- SPRING POST
B - DOGE CUMBER
C-VERTiCALPIPE CUMBER
0-48EATBUCK-ABOUT
E -CURVED BALANCE BEAM
TEYTO GROUND COVET:
®-SNHUBBERYA D LOW PLANTING
+� SffXJBBERYAND LOW PLANTING
l� 1r*YN15Y VL�W6Ymll � IG�YVG
ww wnwwnrrS wiwrw wwwa-
w�owwrwaw
wmw�w�n
AA>•IA
1110wCT
WORTHEAW
cEmm
rwwmww AK
moum mO
amn"m
0ONrAM wwwww�w
wwr@§4w4LY
w�mn
aM."..
v.wew &@W1AM%WA
Hwcpwm WIN PLAN
wsYa
r.ar
V V IV !
wwwm
C.RANCN r4WtN
.
4N 69 0�
�^ �
.' i;:
STAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Application Number: 2001-0515
Property Location: 909 Riverside
Property Owner: Cecilia Cunningham
Landmark or District Designation: LHD-RSD
Rating: S/12
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
Ennis Austin and his wife, Elsie, purchased this property from George Cutter in
1909 and shortly after constructed this house. Mr. Austin was born in 1863, he received
a Bachelors Degree in Architecture from Cornell in 1886. Immediately afterwards he
became connected with an architectural firm in New York City and later worked as an
artist for Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company. Ennis came to South Bend in 1892 and
formed an architectural partnership with Wilson Parker, later dissolving this partnership
to team up with Mr. Shambleau. The Austin's resided at 909 Riverside until 1914 when
it was sold to Carl Ross, the President of Bumoil Engine Company. He and his wife
resided here for nine years, selling in 1923 to William and Hannah Davies. William was
a prominent local citizen and businessman; he founded the W.O. Davies Laundry and
Shirt Company and was the leader of the Y.M.C.A. Mr. Davies died in this house in
1928 at age 71, his wife, Hannah, who was also very active in charitable circles, she
continued to resided here until her death in 1941. Upon her death their daughter, Helen
Robertson and her husband, Neil, moved into the house. Mr. Robertson was the
secretary -treasurer of the Davies laundry and eventual president. They lived in this house
until 1964 when it was sold to Donald Fisher, an agent for the Union Central Life
Insurance Company. He and his wife, Vivian, lived here until 1987 when the property
was sold to Anthony Horen and Marcis Morrison. They only owned the house for a year,
selling it to the current owners, Lawrence and Cecilia Cunningham in 1988.
RECOMMENDATION
The Preservation Guidelines for the Riverside Drive Local Historic District follow the
Rehabilitation Model.
The applicant is requesting to replace the lower section of slate roofing on the
northwest fagade, facing Dushane Court with a synthetic material called Majestic Slate.
The owner has had numerous problems with the slate roof, which is well passed its life
expectancy and has had to spend a lot of money to repair the slate over the years. The
owner is not requesting to re -roof the entire house, only to replace the slate on the worst
portion of the roof. The roof is gabled with two very long shed dormers, it is roofing
under the shed dormer that the owner wishes to replace. This particular portion of roof
has had severe damage to the slate every other year and is causing interior damage do to
water leakage. The owner came to the staff with this application late, but needs the
Commission to review it on the 21" in order to get the material ordered before they leave
for the summer. Because of the late date that this application was received, the staff was
unable to review the product and as such cannot make a recommendation at this time.
The owner has assured the staff that she will be at the meeting as will her contractor to
answer any questions and to further explains the project and the desired product.
2
'". I. CIO
.s. fly«., ,. ` '.4 + M , • t�' 1f•+} ..
V S � ` ~ t. . tt !� ." '� �� � i o• r tom` "-� i n� 4 '/+� .. .
a
1l';fr�21 ` Yi.'v
41
SIF 1 !7 -4 n
Arm
eft
s � � / � TRK^k' t �' ' i •L' /f;' +i� ��,.�r \ ' �t
rm"r> �k � -"4 h f . Y• � k�x�..t � ~, s � ���'"r"
t
� rye
*" "'ry[ * wr�r �t '�,^ r`�� •`+ �x`"�r'��f 73t'�/ �ti'�4�r i �?
+"..sti+'r,c at� i• :£�F'��f 5�.� r�:� ���t`yr•• w`,I+'�" I � i�,1" ! r '.
-i. .T t i_ � � 3- �'+. A•f�+1�4 �Lt;. �t t '�� � J �, � 't'•'� ,�., .� S{'. 7''.'�. U
- . •j`'G i S} �4 • .. `� x ` Y•i� t.. ��:I�• ,1y,i.+F�`i r tii�'.� jS" .� r+w. �ric,l}
I
if '. C .+� � ,{ 4. a=i,t,4� �.y�,,,,,,,��, i" f ',r; L7�- .s °• :bra .{;-. !'.
'`i
v
is dZt . r...
d,
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
MARCH 19, 2001 7"i Floor, Commissioner's Conference Room
7:30 p.m. County -City Bldg., South Bend, IN.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
Catherine Hostetler, Martha Choitz,
Mary Jane Chase, Richard Helmus,
Richard Morrison, Joann Sporleder
Gerald Ujdak, Jerry Weiner
John Oxian, Acting Director
Rhonda Saunders, Assistant Director;
Cheryl Greene, City Attorney
ALSO PRESENT: David Eckrich, Doris Risler, Ann & Paul Bogler,
Matt Risler, John Fisher, Derek Spier,
Don Sporleder, Al Kersits, Carl Littrell, Chris Jeeter
I. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Certificates of Appropriateness
1. 2001-0222 — St. Joseph River Project
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: Is there anyone here from the City of South Bend to
address this issue?
CARL LITTRELL: I am Carl Littrell, the City Engineer, with me today is John Fisher
and Chris Jeeter, who have prepared the application for Certificate of Appropriateness. I
would like to state that the project has the full support of the City of South Bend.
JOANN SPORLEDER: What is a permanent turf reinforcement pad?
JOHN FISHER: It is a technique used to permanently anchor in grass and other
plant material as an erosion control method over top of the riprap.
JOANN SPORLEDER: What do you mean by the term riprap?
JOHN FISHER: The riprap that is proposed for this project is a stone in a range of
sizes set along the rivers edge.
1
47
48 RICHARD HELMUS: It looks like we are going to lose 35 trees, will they be
49 replaced?
50
51 JOHN FISHER: There are no plans to replace the trees. We have been able to
52 quantify the amount of erosion along the West North Shore Drive portion of the St.
53 Joseph River, which shows the bank is eroding away at about a foot per year and is
54 starting to undermine the road itself.
55
56 MARTHA CHOITZ: Will an attempt be made to replace or repair the wall
57 around Leeper Island?
58
59 JOHN FISHER: The wall will be repaired in the designated project areas.
60
61 JOHN OXIAN: Are you going to do only the first portion of the West North Shore
62 project where only ten trees are to be removed or will you go all the way to Lafayette
63 Street?
64
65 JOHN FISHER: We propose to start at Lafayette and go all the way to the end of
66 the proposed project area.
67
68 JOHN OXIAN: So the Commissions motion should state that the project would
69 start at Lafayette Boulevard.
70
71 JOANN SPORLEDER: Do the neighbors know about this project?
72
73 JOHN FISHER: The neighbors received notification by the IDNR stating that work
74 is being considered for a permit. Those that live on W. North Shore own the land on the
75 rivers bank so we need to contact them to obtain a temporary easement to allow us onto
76 their property.
77
78 JOHN OXIAN: If the land belongs to the property owner, shouldn't the property
79 owner be the one applying for this project?
80
81 CHERYL GREENE: If I am understanding the discussion properly, you are talking
82 about taking an easement over the property owners and then the City or State would own
83 the land at the rivers edge, am I correct?
84
85 JOHN FISHER: The City would have temporary ownership of the rivers bank until
86 the work is completed then it would revert to the owner. There is ownership by the state
87 in the bed of the river and by the City in the right-of-way.
88
89 CHERYL GREENE: So the City is a property owner in this matter and that is
90 why they are bringing it before the Commission. They are going to have to obtain a
91 construction easement from the property owners to go over their land to get to the
92 riverbank. This situation also refers to a health safety issue.
2
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
RICHARD MORRISON: I move that the Commission approve application 2001-
0222 as recommended by staff.
JOANN SPORLEDER: I second the motion.
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Richard Morrison, being seconded by Joann Sporleder, the
motion to approve application 2001-0222 as recommended by staff passed unanimously.
B. Local Landmarks 2nd Reading
1. 3302 W. Western, Harrison School
JOHN OXIAN: I would like to table Harrison and Washington School until May
and I would like to know who would like to go on a tour of these schools.
MARTHA CHOITZ: I move to table Harrison School, 3302 W. Western until
May.
RICHARD MORRISON: I second the motion.
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Martha Choitz, being seconded by Richard Morrison and
carried unanimously, the proposed landmark located at 3302 W. Western was tabled until
May.
2. 1534 West Sample — Washington School
MARTHA CHOITZ: I move to table proposed landmark, 1534 W. Sample,
Washington School until May.
RICHARD MORRISON: I second the motion.
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Martha Choitz, being seconded by Richard Morrison and
carried unanimously, proposed local landmark 1534 W. Sample, was tabled until May.
3
133
134
135
136
137
138
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
3.1003 East Washington — Fassett House
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: Is there anyone here to represent the property?
PAUL BOLGER: I am the owner of 1003 E. Washington. I do most of my own work
on the house; if this goes through will it in anyway affect this?
JOHN OXIAN: No.
PAUL BOLGER: So I can continue to do my own maintenance work?
JOHN OXIAN: You can do anything you want on the inside of the house, on the
outside if you are going to change something.
PAUL BOLGER: I am not going to do any structural changes.
JOHN OXIAN: For example, if you are going to re -roof your house you will need a
Certificate of Appropriateness. Anything that would affect you would be on the exterior
not the interior. In addition, if you wanted to paint your house you do not have to come
to the Commission as well as for minor repair work.
CHERYL GREENE: If you are going for a building permit the Building Commissioner
can not issue a permit until you have been through the Commission.
PAUL BOLGER: The Building Department would contact you?
JOHN OXIAN: The owner should contact the Commission.
JOANN SPORLEDER: Replacing shingles that blow off in a windstorm would not
require a permit.
JOHN OXIAN: A landmark starts the day it passes the council and anything done
previously becomes part of that landmark.
ANNA BOLGER: If we wanted to enclose the porch, we could not do it.
JOHN OXIAN: I won't say that it wouldn't be approved, however, it would need
review and approval by the Commission
PAUL BOLGER: I guess that covers it, thank you.
RICHARD MORRISON: I move that we send proposed local landmark 1003 East
Washington to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation.
RICHARD HELMUS: I second the motion.
.I
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Richard Morrison, being seconded by Richard Helmus, and
carried unanimously the Commission will send proposed local landmark, 1003 East
Washington to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation.
4. 52400 Portage — Molnar House
JOHN OXIAN: The staff would like to table this landmark until May.
RICHARD HELMUS: I move to table proposed local landmark 52400 Portage,
until May.
MARY JANE CHASE: I second the motion.
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Richard Helmus, being seconded by Mary Jane Chase, and
passed unanimously, proposed local landmark, 52400 Portage, was tabled until May.
5. 1031 JEFFERSON/123 Eddy — Witwer House
RICHARD HELMUS: I move to send proposed local landmark 1031 Jefferson/123
Eddy to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation.
MARY JANE CHASE: I second the motion.
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Richard Helmus, being seconded by Mary Jane Chase, and
carried unanimously, proposed local landmark 1031 Jefferson/123 Eddy be sent to the
Common Council with a favorable recommendation.
H. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Approval of Minutes (February)
RICHARD MORRISON: I move to approve the minutes from February.
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, the minutes from February were approved.
�1
225 B. Treasurer's Report
226 None
227
228 C. Correspondence
229
230 JOHN OXIAN: The president of the Common Council has requested the minutes
231 from our Commission meetings for their files. We will cooperate by sending down the
232 complete and approved minutes.
233
234 D. Committee Reports
235 1. Historic Districts
236 None.
237
238 2. Local Landmarks 1St Reading
239
240 JOHN OXIAN: I will be asking the Common Council to table 501 W. Washington,
241 while I work with Code Enforcement in regards to this property.
242
243 3. Standards and Maintenance
244 None.
245
246 E. Staff Reports
247 1.CofA Staff Approvals (none)
248 2. Legal (none)
249 3. Miscellaneous Activities & Grants (none)
250
251 111. OLD BUSINESS
252 Nothing new to report.
253
254 IV. NEW BUSINESS
255
256 A. Re -rates
257
258 JOANN SPORLEDER: I move to table the re -rating of 1534 W. Sample and 3302
259 W. Western until May.
260
261 RICHARD HELMUS: I second the motion.
262
263 After due consideration, the following action was taken:
264
265 Upon a motion by Joann Sporleder, being seconded by Richard Helmus and
266 carried unanimously, the re -rating of 3302 W. Western and 1534 W. Sample were tabled
267 until May.
268
rel
268 B. Petition to rescind landmark status of 14297 S.R. 23
269
270 CHERYL GREENE: This is a petition to rescind landmark status at 14297 S.R.
271 23. At the last Commission meeting this was improperly before the Commission as a
272 Certificate of Appropriateness at that point and time I recommended that nothing happen
273 until we came back and reviewed this as a petition. I have looked at the Municipal Code
274 and past cases. The Commission has only had this happen once before where an
275 applicant ask to have the landmark status rescinded and the procedure for rescinding a
276 landmark designation is the same as recommending a landmark designation, only instead
277 of sending a recommendation to the County Council designating a landmark the
278 recommendation from the Commission would either be a modification or revocation of
279 the landmark designation. What you have before you is a petition and it is my
280 recommendation that you allow the petitioner to present their petition to the Commission
281 this evening and to state their reasons. After discussion, the Commission will have to
282 make a decision to either recommend the revoking of the landmark status or to leave it as
283 is, it is entirely at the Commissions discretion.
284
285 EDWARD HARDIG: I am Ed Hardig, attorney for the petitioner and landowner,
286 Doris Risler. You have heard why we are here; I would like to pass out to the
287 Commissioners part of my presentation. In the early 1950's, Walt and Doris Risler
288 bought a 41.66 -acre tract of land. In 1976, they were invited to list their home under
289 landmark status. The correspondence addressed to Walt Risler in 1976 stated that the
290 property is being considered for landmark status based on the historical and architectural
291 significance of the house. Mrs. Risler wrote a response to Mr. Oxian accepting the offer
292 that their home be declared a landmark. Mr. & Mrs. Risler was under the impression that
293 their home was given landmark status and not the entire 41.66 acres. I think it was
294 probably an over sight and that it was incorrect. When Mrs. Risler tried to maintain the
295 house after Walt Rislers death it became too much. She now has an opportunity to sell
296 the house and land to the Adams Road Development Corporation. When the developers
297 found out that the entire tract of land was under landmark status which would require that
298 every time a new house was built, it would have to approved by the Commission. The
299 new homes proposed for this area should not have historic status. The plan is to install a
300 new housing subdivision on the 41 acres with sub roads leading into already existing
301 subdivisions. I appreciate Cheryl Greene's idea of modifying the petition to retain
302 landmark status around the house and driveway. Mrs. Risler's best opportunity is to sell
303 it to Adams Development, the land is surrounded by development, and it is development
304 land. By selling the house it will afford Mrs. Risler the opportunity to move to a place
305 that is better suited to her and her son, Matthews, needs. We ask that the Commission
306 petition the County Council, hopefully unanimously, to remove the landmark status from
307 this 41.66 acres because the Risler's did not understand that the entire farm would be
308 landmarked. In the petition we have asked for the entire site to be decertified, however,
309 we are willing to retain the landmark designation for the house and driveway.
310
311 DORIS RISLER: I think that Mr. Hardig has covered everything well. I am getting
312 up in years and the thirteen room house with eighteen steps to go upstairs is getting
313 difficult for me and I would like to sell the house. I had no idea that the land had been
7
314 landmarked, there is nothing in writing referring to the landmarking of the land, only the
315 house.
316
317 JOHN OXIAN: The staff report needs to be read.
318
319 DAVID ECKRICH: The farmland in question is also not easily identifiable as
320 belonging to Mrs. Risler's house. It is separated to the rear and surrounded by roads and
321 developments.
322
323 CHERYL GREENE: The staff report that was prepared for this petition relates to
324 a Certificate of Appropriateness so the staff will have to write another report relating to
325 the landmark criteria. I think that tonight you have presented some issues that have not
326 been covered before. As legal consul, I would recommend that you not take any action
327 tonight because you need to get an opinion from me. You have a situation here where the
328 Commission has the power and authority to designate landmarks, but what we are talking
329 about now is property and however, the property was designated is usually by address. If
330 you have included all this real estate then it brings up new issues.
331
332 JOHN OXIAN: When I wrote these letters, all letters were written by using a
333 template. After the letter was sent, I would call every farm asking how much of the land
334- they wanted to include in the designation. Possibly, in this, instants there might have
335 been a misunderstanding, but, every property has a variation in acreage and all were sent
336 the same letter. The misunderstanding could have occurred regarding the fact the
337 Commission originally wanted to take in the wooded area and the fields behind may have
338 been added by mistake. When Mr. Hardig stated that he came in to compromise, he did
339 not come in here to compromise he came in with the opinion to remove all the property.
340
341 CHERYL GREENE: I am recommending to the Commission that they hold any
342 action on this. I would like the opportunity to go back and review the documents. There
343 have been some issues presented tonight that have to be looked at. We have some
344 information regarding how the property was designated, I have to look at the minutes
345 from the meeting when it was landmarked, I have to look at landmark ordinance that the
346 Council passed and I think that other issues related to hardship which the commission
347 does consider. I think that there are many issues to be reviewed and that no action should
348 be taken tonight.
349
350 DORIS RISLER: I only have so many years left to me and we could diddle along
351 here forever. The State is going to widen S.R. 23 bringing the road with in fifteen feet of
352 my bay window, cutting down all of the trees.
353 .
354 JOHN OXIAN: The State has to get permission before they can do any work
355 affecting historic properties.
356
357 RICHARD MORRISON: If the landmark status is retained on the house will it
358 enhance the resale of the house?
359
M.
360 JOHN OXIAN: Landmark status always raises the value of the designated
361 property.
362
363 JOANN SPORLEDER: On more then one occasion in the past we have separated
364 historic houses from their land with a certain amount of land kept as a buffer. There is
365 president in such actions. I further suggest that some appropriate compromise be made to
366 release a majority of the land, while preserving enough land around the house to ensure
367 its integrity.
368
369 DAVID ECKRICH: Our first goal is to get a stump road to Elm Road; we do not want a
370 road connecting to S.R. 23.
371
372 MARTHA CHOITZ: If a road does need to come through by the front property
373 then the house might potentially be able to be moved either elsewhere on the property or
374 to a different location.
375
376 EDWARD HARDIG: Thank you for your attention.
377
378 CHERYL GREENE: Staff will look at the current petition which asks for the
379 entire landmarked property to be rescinded, but, today the way you presented it was more
380 of a modification. If you intend to present it as a modification you need to amend your
381 petition describing what you want to let go and what you want to save. This will have to
382 go to staff for review and I will look at the legal issues.
383
384 JOANN SPORLEDER: I move to table the petition to rescind the landmark status at
385 14297 S.R. 23 until April 9, 2001.
386
387 MARY JANE CHASE: I second the motion.
388
389 After due consideration, the following action was taken:
390
391 Upon a motion by Joann Sporleder, being seconded by Mary Jane Chase and
392 carried unanimously, the petition to rescind landmark status at 14297 S.R. 23 was tabled
393 until April 9, 2001.
394
395 C. 1430 E. Wayne, late CoA emergency entry
396
397 JOHN OXIAN: This individual wants to replace a deteriorated slate roof on 1430
398 E. Wayne Street. Can we act on this Cheryl, the roof is leaking into the house, and I
399 would call this a hardship situation. If we do not do it now they will have to wait until
400 April 9, 2001, the reason I am asking this to be heard tonight is that the roof is leaking
401 into the house.
402
403 CHERYL GREENE: Tom Bodnar and I both looked at the time parameters
404 involved in acting on a Certificate of Appropriateness and there is nothing that would
405 prohibit the Commission from acting on this application tonight. . .
L•:
406 JOHN OXIAN: I would like to turn the floor over to the property owners to
407 elaborate on the application and situation.
408
409
410
411
412
413
414
415
416
417
418
419
420
421
422
423
424
425
426
427
428
429
430
431
432
433
434
435
436
437
438
439
440
441
442
443
444
445
446
447
448
449
450
451
NANCY ICKLER: We have a problem in that we were too attached to our slate roof
and nursed it along for a few months too long and it is now leaking into several rooms.
We have looked around at several materials for replacement and came to the conclusion
that slate would be too expensive. We looked at the alternatives and did not like most of
them, the best that we were able to come up with is Grand Manor, which has a shadow
line and a variegated look. Oliver Inn used the same stuff when it replaced its roof. It
also has a lifetime warranty and will be installed be a professional who has installed the
same material on another home in the East Wayne District.
JOHN OXIAN: How much would it cost to repair the slate roof?
NANCY ICKLER: We did not get a bid on repairing it this time because those who
looked at our roof said we should not be doing that anymore. The slate actually protects
a layer of material under it and once the slate starts to deteriorated from the edges it
doesn't do any good to replace the slate anymore.
MR. ICKLER: The contractor told us that this type of slate has a life span of fifty
to seventy years. The house was built in 1929, making the slate seventy-one years old.
NANCY ICKLER: We also want to put new rubber roofing on the flat portions of the
roof.
RICHARD HELMUS: I would like to make a motion to approve Certificate of
Appropriateness 2001-0313, with the installation of the Certainteed, Grand Manor
shingles with similar color of the slate and installation of new rubber roofing over flat
portions of the roof.
MARTHA CHOITZ: I second the motion.
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Richard Helmus, being seconded by Martha Choitz and carried
unanimously, application 2001-0313 the replacement of slate roofing with Certainteed
Grand Manor shingles in similar color as the slate and installation of rubber roofing over
flat roofs.
D. Personnel
JOHN OXIAN: The Executive Committee has recommended that Rhonda
Saunders be hired as Interim Director, the reason I say Interim is according to our
requirements for a director you have to have a masters degree. In an agreement with Mrs.
Saunders we have decided to give her four years to obtain a masters in a history related
field and in the mean time promote her to Interim Director. After she obtains her
10
452 masters, she will become a full-fledged director. The Executive Committee would like to
453 have Mrs. Saunders promoted to Interim Director with the stipulation that she has to
454 receive her Masters Degree in four years.
455
456 RICHARD HELMUS: I move to promote Mrs. Saunders as our Interim Director
457 with the stipulation that she obtain a masters degree with in four years at which time she
458 would become the full fledged Director.
459
460 MARY JANE CHASE: I second the motion.
461
462 After due consideration, the following action was taken:
463
464 Upon a motion by Richard Helmus, being seconded by Mary Jane Chase and
465 carried unanimously, that Rhonda Saunders be promoted to Interim Director with the
466 stipulation that she obtain a masters degree with in four years and then will become the
467 full fledged director.
468
469 V. VISITORS
470
471 DON SPORLEDER: What is happening with the industrial corridor, namely the
472 Oliver Manufacturing Company?
473
474 JOHN OXIAN: We did sign a letter for the City to obtain money for the Oliver
475 demolition with the understanding that the building farthest east by Arnold Street and the
476 Power Plant would be preserved in their entirety. There is a non-profit agency interested
477 in the Arnold Street building at this time.
478
479 DON SPORLEDER: I would once again like to urge the Commission to identify
480 and preserve some of the areas important landscape elements.
481
482 MARTHA CHOITZ: Give me an example please.
483
484 DON SPORLEDER: Farmland would be a great example as well as some major
485 woodlands with in this farmland.
486
487 IV. ADJOURNMENT
488
489 JOANN SPORLEDER: I move to adjourn.
490
491 MARTHA CHOITZ: I second the motion.
492
493 After due consideration, the following action was taken:
494
495 Upon a motion by Joann Sporleder, being seconded by Martha Choitz and carried
496 unanimously, the meeting was adjourned.
497
11
498 Historic Preservation Commission
499 Of South Bend and St. Joseph
500 County, Indiana.
501
502
503 ATTEST:
504 Secretary
12
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
APRIL 9, 2001
7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
I. PUBLIC HEARING
MINUTES
7th Floor, Commissioner's Conference Room
County -City Bldg., South Bend, IN.
Catherine Hostetler, Martha Choitz,
Mary Jane Chase, Richard Helmus,
Richard Morrison, Jerry Weiner
Gerald Ujdak, Joann Sporleder
Rhonda Saunders, Assistant Director;
Thomas Bodnar, City Attorney
Todd Zeiger, Ed Smith, Derek Spier, David
Eckrich, Doris Risler.
A. Certificates of Appropriateness
1. 2001-0328 — 630 W. Washington, Sign.
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: Is there anyone here from the Oliver Inn?
RHONDA SAUNDERS: No, the owner's were not able to attend tonight.
MARTHA CHOITZ: Are they going to light the sign?
RHONDA SAUNDERS: Not to my knowledge, the owner does not refer to any
lighting in the application nor is there lighting on the existing sign.
RICHARD HELMUS: I move to approve application 2001-0328 as recommended
by staff.
JERRY WEINER: I second the motion.
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Richard Helmus, being seconded by Jerry Weiner, the motion
to approve application 2001-0328 as recommended by staff passed unanimously.
1
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
2. 2001-0329 —1333 E. Wayne, siding & garage.
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: Is the property owner present?
ED SMITH: I am Ed Smith, I am the property owner for 1333 E. Wayne. This is an
example of the 8" cedar siding I want to put on the house and new garage. Currently the
house has 12" cedar shakes.
MARTHA CHOITZ: Would you be putting the new siding all away around the
house, including the rear addition?
ED SMITH: I want to do the whole house in it.
RICHARD HELMUS: The whole house, including the lower brick?
ED SMITH: No, just over the areas that currently have siding.
MARTHA CHOITZ: A four -inch difference in siding width is very noticeable.
ED SMITH: The current cedar shake siding is 12" wide, but, only has a 10" reveal, so
the difference in siding widths would only be 2".
MARTHA CHOITZ: Does the whole 8 inches show on the cedar siding?
ED SMITH: Yes, it would be 10 inches wide with and 8" reveal.
RHONDA SAUNDERS: There are several homes of this style and age with in the
East Wayne Historic District that are having the same problems with the cedar shake
siding.
ED SMITH: Here is a drawing of the new garage, which would match the house.
RICHARD HELMUS: Have we made exceptions in the past to replace wood
siding with vinyl?
RHONDA SAUNDERS: Mr. Smith is requesting to replace the cedar siding with
cedar clapboard siding, not vinyl siding.
RICHARD MORRISON: I move that we approve application 2001-0329 as submitted
with the stipulation that the new cedar siding have an 8" reveal.
MARY JANE CHASE: I second the motion.
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
k►?
92 Upon a motion by Richard Morrison, being seconded by Mary Jane Chase and
93 carried unanimously, application 2001-0329 was approved as submitted with an 8" reveal
94 on the cedar siding.
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
B. National Register Nominations
1. 501 W. Colfax — Remedy Bldg., amendment
TODD ZEIGER: I am Todd Zeiger, Director of Historic Landmarks Foundation of
Indiana. This is a hearing for the South Bend Remedy Building, which is currently on the
corner of Colfax and William. Our proposal is to move it onto West Washington Street
with in the boundaries of the National Register District. We are here in front of you
today to seek your approval to continue its status as a contributing building with in the
national register district. We have been awarded grant funds from the State Historic
Preservation Office for exterior work and as such the building needs to be a contributing
structure with in a national register district or be listed on the national register
individually in order to use the funds. The site plan before you shows the proposed new
location for the building on the corner of West Washington and Franklin. The new
location will allow the building to be situated so that the turret will be to the corner.
There is actually two buildable lots between the Franklin Street and the alley, we are
going to utilize one lot for parking as a temporary measure until a future time when a
house can be relocated to fill in the gap. The question before you tonight is does this
concept for the relocation of the building maintain its contributing status to the national
register district.
MARY JANE CHASE: I move to send a favorable recommendation to the County
Commissioners and the State Historic Preservation office.
RICHARD MORRISON: I second the motion.
After due consideration, the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Mary Jane Chase, being seconded by Richard Morrison, and
carried unanimously, a favorable recommendation for the relocation of the Remedy
Building, 501 W. Colfax, be sent to the County Commissioners and State Historic
Preservation Office.
II. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Approval of Minutes (NONE)
B. Treasurer's Report
None
C. Correspondence
None
D. Committee Reports
K
138 1. Historic Districts
139 None.
140
141 2. Local Landmarks 1St Reading
142 None.
143
144 3. Standards and Maintenance
145 None.
146
147 E. Staff Reports
148 1.CofA Staff Approvals (none)
149 2. Legal (none)
150 3. Miscellaneous Activities & Grants (none)
151
152 111. OLD BUSINESS
153 A. 14297 S.R. 23 — petition to rescind LL status
154
155 RHONDA SAUNDERS: The staff did receive a modified version of the petition
156 which requests removal of landmark status from all of the land except approximately one
157 acre around and including the house which would retain its landmark status. The staff
158 concurs that a compromise is in order regarding this property, however, the staff does not
159 agree with the proposed acreage. The staff feels that approximately two acres should
160 retain the landmark status, this would encompass the house and all of the wooded land
161 around it. By retaining the wooded area surrounding the house, it would ensure a buffer
162 between the farmhouse and the new subdivision. The staff also feels that under no
163 circumstances should the landmark designation be removed from the house. If the owner
164 agrees with the staffs recommendation they will then need to have both parcels of land
165 surveyed and issue the complete legal descriptions of said parcels to the Commission
166 before the Commission can start proceedings to decertify the remaining acreage.
167
168 DAVID ECKRICH: I am David Eckrich with Adams Road Development. We
169 would like to keep the land down to the one -acre parcel. We too wish to protect the area
170 around it, the only reason we asked that the designation be removed from all of the
171 acreage is because we wanted to free up all of the land and then we would have reinstated
172 landmark status for just the house. Our first casual contact with the Commission did not
173 give us the kind of feed back we were hoping for so we decided to take the first step and
174 remove everything and then put the house back.
175
176 RHONDA SAUNDERS: I just informed Mr. Eckrich before the meeting started that
177 the staff would be recommending two acres, not just one. Therefore, he has not had
178 much time to consult with Mrs. Risler or to even take in the new development.
179
180 CATHERINE HOSTETLER: The reason for the staffs recommendation to retain
181 two acres was to serve as a buffer between the new development and the historic
182 property.
183
4
184 DAVID ECKRICH: One of the reasons we did not go straight across from the
185 neighboring property was because we wanted to make sure that the woodland was owned
186 by the neighborhood and would be part of their back yard. When people take ownership
187 of the various lots, they would also take ownership of parts of the woodland. If the line
188 went straight across to include the woods, it would go through the back yards of various
189 lots. By retaining landmark designation on the wooded area, it would protect the woods
190 for both the neighborhood and the future owner of the historic property. I can kind of see
191 how that would work for both sides, is that something that could happen, could portions
192 of the woods be owned by several different people, would it be like an easement?
193
194 CATHERINE HOSTETLER: As long as the new homeowners understood that
195 when they purchased the lots.
196
197 DAVID ECKRICH: They would, it would be on the title and on the legal description of
198 the lot.
199
200 MARY JANE CHASE: So what your saying is the actual lots have not been plotted
201 yet.
202
203 DAVID ECKRICH: No, they have not. We wanted to know what land we had to work
204 with first. We do not want an entrance onto S.R. 23 because it would have a negative
205 affect on the house and on the subdivision.
206
207 RICHARD MORRISON: The petition that we have received, does it describe what is
208 being said?
209
210 THOMAS BODNAR: No, we are asking for two acres, the petition is requesting
211 one, in the discussion we just had I guess the petitioner is orally amending the petition to
212 two acres with the understanding it will be split among several buyers.
213
214 RICHARD MORRISON: We have a hypothetical line with no written legal
215 description. Whose responsibility is it to draw that line?
216
217 RHONDA SAUNDERS: It will be the petitioners responsibility to have the area
218 surveyed and submit a correct legal description to the Commission.
219
220 RICHARD MORRISON: The petitioner is in agreement with the staff as to where
221 that hypothetical line goes?
222
223 RHONDA SAUNDERS: I believe the petitioner would like some time to discuss the
224 matter with all involved parties. I will request something in writing stating their
225 agreement or disagreement with the staffs recommendation.
226
227 DAVID ECKRICH: Our attorney is not present today so we would like to find out what
228 the Commissions recommendation is tonight so I can have a discussion with the attorney
229 and then we will go from there.
5
230
231 TODD ZEIGER: This is similar to what we did with the Abernathy property, which
232 had 35 acres under our easement. We devised a plan so that they could sell some of the
233 land for residential but severely restricted down where the houses could sit and how they
234 could impact the historic building. I am glad to hear you are not rescinding the entire
235 ordinance because preservation of rural resources is very important. It seems to be a
236 reasonable compromise, my concern would be how close the buildings are to the historic
237 property and that restrictions be retained so that the wooded area is not encroached upon.
238 My thought is that those restrictions are going to need to be fairly tightly written so that it
239 does not just protect the trees but that the woods does not become a lawn with a bunch of
240 trees in it. When you're trying to protect a woods you have to consider under growth. I
241 would be glad to lend our assistants in developing such restrictions.
242
243 DAVID ECKRICH: Some of those things could be written in the covenant for
244 our neighborhood and could even be on the actual plat. The reason I wanted the woods to
245 be owned by the subdivision was to maintain a buffer from S.R. 23. I could easily put
246 those kind of restrictions in the covenants.
247
248 THOMAS BODNAR: The woods would not go to an individual, it would be
249 owned by a tenants association?
250
251 DAVID ECKRICH: No, the county will not let us do that. At the very best, we could
252 have an easement as landscaped area with restrictions on how that area can be used.
253
254 MARTHA CHOITZ: We must accept Todd's gracious offer to look at this
255 situation. I have seen to often, for example, the Hay house on Jackson Road where the
256 developer did not live up to his promises. They did not protect the barn and the entire
257 neighborhood was redrawn after we approved everything. We have to protect the place
258 with enough breathing space to make the property viable.
259
260 DAVID ECKRICH: Those back lots in the development will be some of the
261 deepest lots in the neighborhood so they do not hear the noise from S.R. 23.
262
263 CATHERINE HOSTETLER: Would it make sense to send are approval the two
264 acres to the County Council?
265
266 RHONDA SAUNDERS: We do not have to send anything anywhere at this point.
267 Basically the Commission should make known its recommendation then it will be up to
268 the petitioner to decide if they agree with your recommendation or not. If the petitioner
269 agrees they will have to survey the land and submit a legal description, it is at that time
270 an ordinance will be drawn up, voted on and sent to the County Council. If the petitioner
271 does not agree with the recommendation then it will be up to the petitioner to petition the
272 County Council.
273
274 RICHARD MORRISON: We are recommending the retention of landmark status on
275 up to two acres, to include the house and surrounding woodland and desertification of the
0
276 remaining farm land for development. Now it is up to the owner to draw a sight plan
277 complete with legal description and covenants and submit them to the Commission for a
278 vote. We also suggest that our attorney be in contact with Mr. Hardig and the developers
279 on these matters.
280
281 MARTHA CHOITZ: We do not make a motion on this matter.
282
283 RICHARD MORRISON: The petitioner is going to need some assurance that this is
284 how the Commission will act.
285
286 THOMAS BODNAR: The Commissions discussion is in the minutes and they will
287 be sent to the petitioner.
288
289 DAVID ECKRICH: When Mr. Hardig gets back and if we agree to the two acres then
290 the Commission will send its recommendation to the County Council, is that correct?
291
292 RHONDA SAUNDERS: Once the commission receives the legal description, site
293 plan and easement requirements. The Commission will review the new material and then
294 vote on the matter and an ordinance will be sent to the County Council.
295
296 IV. NEW BUSINESS
297 None.
298
299 V. VISITORS
300 None.
301
302 IV. ADJOURNMENT
303
304 JERRY WEINER: I move to adjourn.
305
306 RICHARD MORRISON: I second the motion.
307
308 After due consideration, the following action was taken:
309
310 Upon a motion by Jerry Weiner, being seconded by Richard Morrison and carried
311 unanimously, the meeting was adjourned.
312
313 Historic Preservation Commission
314 Of South Bend and St. Joseph
315 County, Indiana.
316
317 ATTEST:
318 Secretary
W
FIN14X
SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY
RUN DATE 4/03/2001 PAGE 71
LOCATION
BUDGET REPORT
REPORT DATE 3/31/2001
FUND.001'COUNTY
GENERAL
037 HISTORIC "PRESERVATION
UNENCUMBERED
UNEXPENDED
ACCOUNT NO
APPROPRIATION
ENCUMBRANCE
EXPENDITURE
BALANCE/PCT
BALANCE/PCT
11075
000 ASST. DIRECTOR
22,000.00
0.00
5.076.90
16,923.10
16.923.10
GENERAL GOVT.
76.92
X-
76.92
X
11309
000 HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADMIN.
35,000.00
0.00
0.00
35,000.00
35,000.00
GENERAL GOVT.
100.00
X
100.00
X
10000 TOTAL: *1t.tl.tl.r.t::lir.
57,000.00
0.00
5,076.90
51,923.10
51.923.10
91.09
X
91.09
X
21030
000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
3,000.00
0.00
524.32
2,475.68
2.475.68
GENERAL GOVT.
82.52
X
82.52
X
22010
000,GAS OIL.& LUBRICANTS
1,000.00
0.00
0.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
GENERAL GOVT.
100.00
X
100.00
%
22120
000 GARAGE & MOTOR SUPPLIES"
700.00
0.00
0.00
700.00
700.00
GENERAL GOVT.
100.00
X
100.00
X
20000 TOTAL
4,700.00
0.00
524.32
4,175.68
4.175.68
88.84
%
88.84
%
000 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
23,670.00
0.00
1.011.59
22,658.41
22.658.41
IIIII�II
GENERAL GOVT.
95.73
X
95.73
X
32020
000 TRAVEL
1,200.00
0.00
0.00 _.
1.200.00
.1.200.00
.
GENERAL GOVT,
100.00
X
100.00
X
32050
000 INSTRUCTION & TRAINING
1,000.00
0.00
0.00
1,000.00
1.000.00
GENERAL GOVT.
100.00
X
100.00
X
32200
000 TELEPHONE
6,000.00
0.00
0.00
6.000.00
6.000.00
GENERAL GOVT.
100.00
X
100.00
X
32350
000 POSTAGE
1,500.00
0.00
40.95
1,459.05
1.459.05
GENERAL GOVT.
97.27
X
97.27
X
33010
000 PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES
250.00
0.00
34.54
215.46
215.46
GENERAL GOVT.
86.18
X
86.18
X
33100
000 PRINTING
1.249.00
249.00
0.00_
1,000.00
1,249.00
.
GENERAL GOVT.
80.06
X
100.00
x'
37100
000 AUTO LEASE
3,500.00
0.00
0.00
3.500.00
3,500.00
GENERAL GOVT.
100.00
X
100.00
X
39010
000 DUES & SUBSCRIPTION"
1.500;00
0.00
27.00
1.473.00
1.473.00
....................................................................................................................................
GENERAL GOVT.
98.20
X
98.20
X
FIN14X SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY RUN DATE 4/03/2001 PAGE 72
LOCATION BUDGET REPORT REPORT DATE 3/31/2001
FUND 001 COUNTY GENERAL
LOC 037 HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ACCOUNT NO
39750 000 DATA PROCESSING
GENERAL GOVT.
30000 TOTAL
44250 000 OFFICE MACHINES
GENERAL GOVT.
40000 TOTAL ************
LOCATION TOTAL *******"*
INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS
TRANSFER ACCOUNTS
N
UNEXPENDED
BALANCE/PCT
9,964.00'
99.64 X
48.718.92
97.69 %
102.00
12.75 %
102.00
12.75 %
104.919.70
93.37 %
Alm
w
UNENCUMBERED
APPROPRIATION
ENCUMBRANCE
EXPENDITURE
BALANCE/PCT
10,000.00
0.00
36.00
9,964.00
99.64 %
49.869.00
249.00
1.150.08
48.469.92
97.19 %
800.00
0.00
698.00
102.00
12.75 %
800.00
0.00
698.00
102.00
12.75 X
112,369.00
249.00
7.449.30
104,670.70
93.15 %
0.00
0.00
7,449.30
N
UNEXPENDED
BALANCE/PCT
9,964.00'
99.64 X
48.718.92
97.69 %
102.00
12.75 %
102.00
12.75 %
104.919.70
93.37 %
Alm
w
John Oxian, President
South Bend and St. Joseph County
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
227 WEST JEFFERSON BLVD.
SOUTH BEND, IN 46601-1830
Phone: 219-235-9798 Fax: 219-235-9578
e-mail: historic@michiana.org
A Certified Local Government
STAFF APPROVED COA `S
Rhonda Saunders, Director
1) 2119 Portage - tree trimming.
2) 119 Laporte— removal of dead tree.
3) 1019 Riverside - emergency demolition of collapsed garage.
4) 1304 Kessler— As part of deal to landmark house Commission previously gave a verbal okay to owners
plans to construct new garage and driveway.
5) 1246 E. Jefferson - replacement of missing siding and various other maintenance items.
Saving The History Of South Bend & St. Joseph County By Protecting The Irreplaceable
COMMISSIONERS
Martha Choitz Richard Helmus . Jerry Weiner (Treasurer)
Mary Jane Chase Catherine Hostetler (Vice -President) Gerald Ujdak (Secretary)
Richard Morrison Joann Sporleder (Historic Architect) Thomas Bodnar(Attomey)
AMENDED LOCAL LANDMARK STAFF REPORT
14297 STATE ROAD 23
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA
Historic Preservation Commission
Of
South Bend and St. Joseph County
May 2001'
14297 STATE ROAD 23
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Robert Kennedy, the first schoolteacher in Harris Township came to St. Joseph
County 1833 at which time he purchased the west half of the south east'/4 of section 14 in
1834. He purchased the remaining half in 1837. Mr. Kennedy resided in a log cabin on
this property until 1881 when he sold the main portion of this land, now known as the
Risler Farm, to John and Henriette Metzgar. Mr. Metzgar spent his entire life in
agricultural labors. He was a public-spirited citizen who was noted for his sound
judgment. Mr. Metzgar was eventually elected to the office of trustee for Harris
Township and under his supervision, the first Harris Consolidated School was built in
Granger. John and Henriette built this two-story Italianate style house in 1887 and
resided there until heir deaths in the 1920s. By 1929, their son Harry and his wife,
Blanche, owned the property. They too resided here until their deaths, Henry in 1953 and
Blanche in 1959. The house was then sold to Walt and Doris Risler.
ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION
The property at 14297 SR 23 is located on the north side of State Road 23 just out side
Granger, Indiana. It is described as an irregular tract, 473.65 foot north side of
Edwardsburg Highway beginning, 1,287 feet west of north east corner, section 14-38-3E
totaling 41.66 acres in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
This is a two-story Italianate style farm house with an irregular plan, stone foundation,
brick walls, gable roof, cornice boards, asphalt shingles and elaborate wooden gable
carvings. The windows are one over one double hung with shutters and stone sills.
There are two bow windows and one box window all with decorated, bracketed roofs.
The second story front fagade and east facade windows boast bracketed hoods. The front
side porch has wood turned posts and rail decoration. The rear porch was enclosed many
years ago to expand the interior living space.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the Historic Preservation Commission's Local Landmark Criteria's adopted by
the Common Council, the site and structure at 14297 SR 23 has not been altered since its
original landmark designation in 1976 and should retain its status.
2
The building still 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 #las a wonderful example of a late 1800s Italianate
style residence. Its main features are its brick walls, gable decoration and the wonderful
bowed windows and window hoods, all are classic Italianate features.
The site and structures fulfills criteria #2 as an example of an 1880's workmanship in the
popular Italianate style with little change to its original fabric.
The site and structures fulfills criteria #3 by its association with the very prominent
Metzgar family.
The petitioner has accepted the Commission's previous recommendation, to retain
landmark designation over the house and surrounding wooded area. Attached is the
amended petition requesting the removal of the landmark designation from all of the
property except the designated 1.87 acres, more or less, surrounding the house. The staff
agrees with the supplied legal description and site map and would recommend approval,
of retaining the 1.87 acres, more or less, (which includes the house and wooded area)
under landmark designation and rescinding the designation over the remaining land with
the appropriate and approved covenants. This is a fair compromise, which allows the
Commission to protect the historic structure and surrounding woods while still enabling
the petitioner to the sell the remaining land for development.
The applicant has also attached the requested covenants and restrictions, which would
exist, to further protect the wooded area once the land is divided and sold. The staff does
have some wording concerns in regards to these covenants, below is a staff amended
version of the covenants.
#. Special Provisions for Lots with Historic Preservation Status.
Portions of Lots , and are designated as local historic landmarks by the
Historic Preservation Commission. The exact portions of those lots are shown on the Plat
and shall be considered "Historical Landmark Portions". The Historical Landmark
Portion shall be maintained in its natural condition as of the original date of the Plat. No
improvements, including but not restricted to, fencing, decks, patios, play equipment, tree
houses, grass, barbecues, gazebos, pools, sheds, garages, barns, benches, etc., shall be
constructed on the Historical Landmark Portion. No trees, shrubs or other growth shall
be removed or added unless first approved by the Historic Preservation Commission of
South Bend and St. Joseph County. An owner of a Lot that contains a Historic Landmark.
Portion may not modify, improve or otherwise alter that Portion with out first obtaining
approval from the Historic Preservation Commission and the appropriate approval from
the Architectural Control Committee. An owner of a Lot that contains a Historic
Landmark Portion must have approval from both the Historic Preservation Commission
and the Architectural Control Committee to proceed with any project that would affect
the Historic Portion. If either group denies the project then the work cannot commence.
Nothing in this paragraph shall restrict the ownership of that section of a Lot not
considered a Historical Landmark Portion.
4
Honorable Members of the Historic May , 2001
Preservation Commission of
South Bend & St. Joseph County
227 West Jefferson Blvd. Rm 1123
South Bend, IN 46601-1830
Re: Amendment to Petition/Application by Owner for
Release of Historic Landmark Designation
On January 26, 2001, the undersigned, Doris Risler, of 14297 State
Road 23, Granger, IN 46530-9505, respectfully requested and applied
to the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph
County to release the following described real estate located in
St. Joseph County, Indiana, to -wit:
Irregular tract 473.65 feet north side
Edwardsburg Highway beginning 1287 feet west
of the northeast corner, Section 14-38-3 E,
containing 41.66 acres, more or less, and more
particularly described as follows, to -wit:
A part of the West Half of the Southeast
Quarter of Section 14, Township 38 North,
Range 3 East, St. Joseph County, Indiana, to
wit: Beginning at a point on the North line of
said Southeast Quarter of said Section 14
which is 1287 feet West of the Northeast
corner of the Southeast Quarter of said
Section 14; thence West along the North line
of said Southeast Quarter of said Section 14,
a distance of 926 feet; thence South 1880.4
feet more or less to a point which is 707.6
feet North of the center line of Edwardsburg
Highway; thence East 541.6 feet; thence South
341.2 feet to the center of Edwardsburg
Highway; thence Northeasterly along the
centerline of Edwardsburg Highway, a distance
of 473.65 feet; thence North 1945 feet to the
place of beginning.
Applicant further requested that Ordinance No. 94-76 designating
and establishing a historical landmark under Ordinance No. 154A-
1973, as amended, be terminated.
Applicant desires to further amend her Application and any prior
Amendments thereto by requesting that all of the above -referenced
tract, excepting therefrom the following parcel, to -wit:
1
-.r
A part of the West Half of the Southeast
Quarter of Section 14, Township 38 North,
Range 3 East, St. Joseph County, Indiana,
being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of said
Southeast Quarter; thence West 1,287 feet
(Record), more or less, to the Northeast
corner of said West Half of the Southeast
Quarter; thence South along the East line of
said West Half, a distance of 1,868.3 feet,
more or less, to a point of intersection of a
line segment projected East, said line segment
being the South line of an East-West line,
length of 541.6 feet, as recorded in Deed
Record Book 596, page 337 in the Office of the
Recorder of said County, with the East line of
said West Half and the point of beginning;
thence continuing South along said East line,
a distance of 76.7 feet, more or less, to the
centerline of Edwardsburg Highway (State
Highway 23); thence Southwesterly along said
center line, a distance of 473.65 feet
(Record); thence North along a West line,
which line being a record length of 341.2 feet
as recorded in said Deed Record Book 596, page
337, a distance of 341.2 feet; thence East, a
distance of 390.6 feet, more or less, to the
point of beginning; containing 1.87 acres,
more or less; and
Subject to covenants, restrictions, easements
and rights of way of record,
be released from historical landmark designation and that Ordinance
No. 94-76 designating and establishing a historical landmark under
Ordinance No. 154A-1973, be recommended favorably by the Historical
Preservation Commission to be amended so that only the foregoing
described tract containing 1.87 acres, more or less, retain the
historical preservation designation.
WHEREFORE, your Petitioner/Applicant prays and respectfully
requests that this Amended Application be voted upon favorably by
the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph
County whereby said Commission will initiate and recommend
favorably to the St. Joseph County Council an appropriate document
or ordinance vacating all but the following described real estate
from any and all designation of historic preservation, to -wit:
2
A part of the West Half of the Southeast
Quarter of Section 14, Township 38 North,
Range 3 East, St. Joseph County, Indiana,
being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner 'of said
Southeast Quarter; thence West 1,287 feet
(Record), more or less, to the Northeast
corner of said West Half of the Southeast
Quarter; thence South along the East line of
said West Half, a distance of 1,868.3 feet,
more or less, to a point of intersection of a
line segment projected East, said line segment
being the South line of an East-West line,
length of 541.6 feet, as recorded in Deed
Record Book 596, page 337 in the Office of the
Recorder of said County, with the East line of
said West Half and the point of beginning;
thence continuing South along said East line,
a distance of 76.7 feet, more or less, to the
centerline of Edwardsburg Highway (State
Highway 23); thence Southwesterly along said
center line, a distance of 473.65 feet
(Record); thence North along a West line,
which line being a record length of 341.2 feet
as recorded in said Deed Record Book 596, page
337, a distance of 341.2 feet; thence East, a
distance of 390.6 feet, more or less, to the
point of beginning; containing 1.87 acres,
more or less; and
Subject to.covenants, restrictions, easements
and rights of way of record.
Respectfully submitted,
,C J
Doris S. Risler
Owner/Petitioner/Applicant
14297 State Road 23
Granger, IN 46530-9505
CONTACT PERSON:
Edward W. Hardig
205 West Jefferson Blvd. Suite 502
South Bend, IN 46601-1812
Telephone: (219) 232-5923
Facsimile: (219) 232-5942
E -Mail: EWHardig@aol.com
3
. MAY. 3.2001 1:39PM AHONMARCHE GROUP
NO. 854 P. 3/3
SHI=T 1 OF 1
pA9.
71dpp' Nor
AFRID 71ATE
MCAL LocApaN
/I
b
1/W UNI�� �f
R1W WE
C-
0 O
m
Z
a
RISLER HISTORIC DESIGNATION
ABONMARCHE
CONSULTANTS, L.L.C.
PROPOSED SITE
750 uneol Wq emit
South Mend, In Iona 48301
341 Airport N. office Park
Wayne,
1.87 ACRES
(219) 232-6700
Fart Indlana 46625
(219) 497-8623
N
FAX. (219) 251--4440
RAX: (219) 497-6355
M
DATE: 3-29-01I SCALE: 1`-200'
ARCHITECTURE / ENGINEERING
/ LANP SURVEYING / PLANNING
NATURAL RESOURCES
/ CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
MAY. 3.2001 1:39PM ABONMARCHE GROUP NO.854 P.2i3
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: RISLER SITE I PROPOSED AREA FOR MAINTAINING
HISTORIC DESIGNATION
A PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OP SECTION 14,
TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, ST, JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA, BEING MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NORTIMAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER;
THENCE WEST 1,287 FEET (RECORD), MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF SAID WEST HALF OF TI13 SOUT'HEAST QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE
EAST LINE OF SAID WEST HALF, A DISTANCE OF 1,868.3 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A
POINT OF INTERSECTION OF A LINE SEGMENT PROJECTED EAST, SAID LINK
SEGMENT BEING n -M SOUTH LINE OF AN EAST -WEST LINE, LENGTH OF 541.6
FEET, AS RECORDED IN DEED RECORD BOOK 596, PAGE 337 IN THE OFFICE OF
RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, WPTH THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST HALF AND THE
POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE, A
DISTANCE OF 76.7 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE CENTERMNE OF EDWARDSBURG
HIGHWAY (STATE IUGHWAY 23); THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID
CENTERLINE, A DISTANCE OF 473,65 FEET (RECORD); THENCE NORTH ALONG A
WEST LINE, WHICH LINE BEING A RECORD LENGTH OF 341.2 FEET AS RECORDED
IN SAID DEED RECON BOOK 5961 PAGE 337, A DISTANCE OF 341.2 FEET; THENCE
EAST, A DISTANCE OF 390.6 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
CONTAINING 1.87 ACRES, MORE OR LESS; AND
SUBJECT TO COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS AND RIGHT OF WAY OF
RECORD.
THIS LEGAL DESCRIPTION PREPARED FROM DATA AS RECORDED IN SAID DEED
RECORD BY THOMAS A. OESTERLING, REGISTERED LAND SUR'V'EYOR, INDIANA
NUMBER 11462, EMPLOYEE OF ABONMARCHE CONSULTANTS, L.L,C,, FOR ADAMS
ROAD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ON APRX 2.5, 2001.
F,IPROJECTSWNI4251LECIAL DESCRIPTION ADSVC.doe
Covenants and Restrictions to protect Woods in Historic Landmark Area.
Should any portion of a subdivided lot fall within the 1.87 acre area encumbered with the
Historic Landmark Designation the following Covenants and Restrictions will apply.
#. Special Provisions for Lots with Historic Preservation Status. Portions
of Lots , and _ are designated as local historic landmarks by the Historic
Preservation Commission. The exact portions of those lots are shown on the Plat and
shall be considered "Historical Landmark Portions". The Historical Landmark Portion
shall be maintained in its natural condition as of the original date of the Plat, except as
provided in this paragraph. No improvement shall be constructed on the Historical
Landmark Portion. No trees, shrubs or other growth in excess of three feet tall shall be
removed unless such vegetation is irreparably damaged by natural causes or has
deteriorated such that it presents a significant. danger to individuals or other vegetation.
An owner of a Lot that contains a Historic Landmark Portion may modify, improve or
otherwise alter that Portion only upon written approval from the Architectural Control
Committee and appropriate approval from the Historic Preservation Commission of
South Bend and St. Joseph County. Nothing in this paragraph shall restrict the ownership
of that section of a Lot not considered a Historical Landmark Portion.
South Bend and St. Joseph County
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
227 WEST JEFFERSON BLVD.
SOUTH BEND, IN 46601-1830
Phone: 219-235-9798 Fax: 219-235-9578
e-mail: historic@michiana.org
John Oxian, President A Certified Local Government
April 30, 2001
MADISON SCHOOL PROJECT
PROGRESS REPORT #2
Rhonda Saunders, Director
School is still in session so very little has been done or will be done to the original building until summer.
Portions of the plan that have been either started or completed:
1) Started the framing of the new north side rear addition and entrance.
2) All trees that are to be removed from the north side and west side have been removed.
3) The courtyard has been cleared and both the smoke stack and boiler house have been
demolished and all rubble removed.
4) The basement for the new addition has been dug and poured and foundation walls are
near completion.
Saving The History Of South Bend & St. Joseph County By Protecting The Irreplaceable
COMMISSIONERS
Martha Choitz Richard Helmus Jerry Weiner (Treasurer)
Mary Jane Chase Catherine Hostetler (Vice -President) Gerald Ujdak (Secretary)
Richard Morrison Joann Sporleder (Historic Architect) Thomas Bodnar(Attomey)
RE -RATE REPORT FOR
745 LELAND
The house at 745 Leland was originally rated a Contributing 9 in the City Survey. At the
time of the survey, the building had asbestos siding, decaying fish scale shingles in the
gables and dormer and was in a general state of disrepair. The current owner has spent a
considerable amount of time and money to restore this hybrid Queen Anne style house
and now is requesting that the Commission re-evaluate its rating.
CRITERIA AND EVALUATION
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) Integrity: 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 lower 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 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.
:,i
RECOMMENDATION
According to the City Survey a structures rating may be altered later for the reasons
mentioned above. This house meets two of those reasons, Le, additional research and
sensitive restoration. The staff has discovered that the original owner of this house was
Dr. Ryell Miller and his wife, Annie Shetterly Miller. Mrs. Miller was the daughter of
well-known South Bend resident, Christian Shetterly, for whom the plat is named. Dr.
Miller had his hands in various aspects of South Bend, he was an early dentist, later a
prominent lawyer and proprietor of the Miller Sash and Screen Factory. Dr. Miller was.
also active in the community as a prominent member of the I.O.O. F. lodge and as the
director of the Northern Indiana Historical Society. These well-known and respected
members of the community resided at this address until 1924.
The house has seen extensive restoration over the past few years, which has restored the
house to a more original state. The asbestos siding has been removed and the underlying'
clapboard siding has been restored as have the gable fish scale shingles and porches. The
owner has also removed the concrete stoop and replaced it with concrete steps and
appropriate railings. With the addition of a wonderful paint job, which punches out all of
the fine details of the house, the metamorphosis is complete.
With the new research knowledge and fine restoration work, this structure should be re -
rated to a significant 12.
BEFORE
AFTER
rh