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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT EN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST.
JOSEPH COUNTY (THE "COMMISSION") WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER
14, 2005 IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE OFFICE OF HISTORIC
PRESERVATION AT 125 S. LAFAYETTE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601,
COMMENCING AT 5:00 PM. THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING WILL BE
TO DISCUSS MATTERS PURSUANT TO INDIANA CODE 5-14-1.5-6.1
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF
SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
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Catherine Hostetler - Executive Session
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From: Catherine Hostetler
To: lynska@aol.com; mjchasec@netscape.net; mjchoitz@aol.com; sporleder.1@nd.edu;
Timothy S. Klusczinski; tzeiger@historiclandmarks.org
Date: 12/7/05 4:28 PM
Subject: Executive Session
CC: Julie Schutte
There will be an Executive Session of the Historic Preservation Commission on Wednesday, December 14 at 5:00 pm at the Office of
Histroic Preservation at 125 S. Lafayette.
It is anticipated that the meeting will last about 45 minutes and will be with our attorney Shawn Peterson concerning 840 Park COA.
Please RSVP I will contact Jerry and Diane by phone.
Thank you Catherine
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
OF SOUTH BEND & SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY
HELD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
December 14, 2005
125 South Lafayette Blvd, South Bend
HPC Offices, 0 Floor
Members Present: Lynn Patrick [President], Martha Choitz [Vice -President], Diane Wrobel-Illes, Joann
Sporleder [Architectural Historian], Todd Zeiger, Tim Klusczinski, Catherine Hostetler
Members Absent: Mary Jane Chase [Secretary], Jerry Ujdak
Staff Present: Catherine Hostetler [Director], Julie Schutte [Assistant Director], Wayne Doolittle
[Inspector], Shawn Peterson [Legal Counsel]
I. CALL TO ORDER: Lynn Patrick called the meeting to order at 5:25 pm. This was a special
meeting of the Commission held in executive session pursuant to Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-
6.1(b)(2)(B). Only matters pertaining to the threat of litigation regarding 840 Park Avenue,
Certificate of Appropriateness 2005-1104A and strategies thereof could be and were
discussed at this closed -door meeting.
H. REPORT FROM LEGAL COUNSEL: Shawn gave the Commission a summary of the
purpose of this meeting - the homeowners of 840 Park had retained an attorney, Robert
Rodes, in order to appeal the Commission's denial of C of A 2005-1104A - and an update on
his recent correspondence with Rodes. He had negotiated a waiver of the 15 -day requirement
of written notice of the denial upon a Commissioner's promise to move to reconsider the CoA
at the December meeting.
Shawn briefed the Commission on the proceedings of an appeal and the various arguments
that could be used by Rodes during the hearing of the appeal.
III. DISCUSSION OF LITIGATION STRATEGY: After much discussion, it was proposed
that a motion may be made "to allow the inappropriate alteration to remain" and that Shawn
should speak with Rodes to determine if this would be acceptable to his clients. Several
other suggestions were also made. The Board will take final action on denying C of A 2005-
1104A at their regular December 19 meeting."
No other items were discussed.
IV. ADJOURNMENT: Lynn Patrick adjourned the meeting at 7:20 pm.
AGENDA OF THE DECEMBER 199 2005
COMMISSION MEETING
lar Meeting 4th Floor COUNCIL CHAMBERS
County -City Building
Monday, December 19, 2005 7:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL
II. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
1. Any Reconsidered Certificates of Appropriateness
2. 2300 Portage Avenue COA 2005-1028
3. 1112 E. Wayne Street COA 2005-1202
4. 508 Lindsey COA #2005-1207
B. LANDMARK
1. Studebaker Building 30-30A Rescind Interim Protection
C. NATIONAL REG181 EK NOMINATIONS
1. Owner Comments on Walker's Field Shelter House, Northside Boulevard
Riverwall and North Liberty Park
III. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 21, 2005
B. TREASURER'S REPORT
C. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. President's Report:
D. STAFF REPORTS:
1. C of A Approvals; Correspondence;
A. Director's Report
B. Assistant Director's Report
2. Legal
A. Committee Work
IV. OLD BUSINESS
1. Update on District Guidelines and Booklets
2. Vote on Amendment to By -Laws
3. Michigan Street Bridge: additional COA extension
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Reconsideration of COA #2005-1104A, 840 Park Avenue
VI. HEARING OF VISITORS AND ADJOURNMENT
SOUTH BEND & SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
DECEMBER 19, 2005 MEETING
GUESTS: PLEASE SIGN THIS LIST SO THAT
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Application: 2005 —1028
2300 Portage Avenue — Riverview Gatehouse
The additional evaluation from the applicant for 2300
Portage may not be available until the night of the
meeting. Summary materials for this CoA have been
provided; see the November packet for full
documentation.
STAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Date: 11/10/05
Application Number: 2005-1028
Property Location: 2300 Portage Avenue
Property Owner: Alderwoods Group, Toronto, Canada
Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark— designated in 2000
Rating: Significant —12/ Notable
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
Romanesque Style gatehouse designed by Claude K. Howell, notable Midwest architect in 1900
Granite masonry units are cut and constructed in much the same way as other stone buildings in the area
including Tippecanoe, Copshaholm, and the Birdsell House, which were constructed by expert German
stonemasons. They shaped granite boulders with hand tools and fitted each into the fagade.
APPLICATION ITEMS:
Demolition of the entire structure
RECOMMENDATION
This is a case of demolition by neglect. The building does not serve the needs of the cemetery
administration, so the owners have not put the necessary money into the building to maintain it nor have
they sought another use for the gatehouse. They have let it sit hoping that it will deteriorate to a point
where it would not be economically feasible to repair; thereby, tying the hands of the Commission.
In 2002, HPC's Inspector reviewed the building and found repairs were needed, especially the roof. A
letter was sent to the owners requesting repair of the building. Photos of the building were also sent to
Code Enforcement, but this building has not been placed on their agendas.
The building does need repair but it is not beyond repair. As an administrative office for a cemetery, the
building might not make enough revenue to cover maintenance costs, but other uses would certainly be
able to support the building economically. Any number of uses could be found for the building besides
cemetery administration purposes - an interfaith chapel for memorial services, an upscale restaurant,
offices, or banquet/event space.
The city may be purchasing right-of-way from the cemetery to construct a roundabout at the intersection
of Portage and Lathrop. These monies could be used for the repair building.
Staff does not recommend approval. There will be a report from the Landmarks Committee on this
matter presented at the November meeting.
Application
- FOR -
Certificate of Appropriateness
Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County
125 S. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, Indiana 46601
Mailing Address: County -City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601
Phone: 574-235-9798 • Fax: 574-235-9578 • Email: SBSJCHPC@co.st-joseph.in.us
Website: http://www.sgosephcountyindiana.com/s chp/index.htn l
OFFICE USE ONLY »»» DO NOT COMPLETE ANY ENTRIES CONZSINED IN THIS BOX »»» OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received/0 Application Number of 0 O S - 100A
Past Reviews: ❑ YES (nate of last Review) ANO
Staff Approval authorized by: Title:
Historic Commission Review Date: 11'"14'910015.
Local Landmark ❑ Local Historic District (Name)
National Landmark E] National Register District (Name)
Certificate of Appropriateness:
7 Denied [j Tabled F] Sent To Committee [-] Approved and Issued
DATE
Address of Property for proposed work: 2300 Portage Avenue. South Bend
Street Number and Street Name
Name of Property Owner(s): (Please print) Alderwoods Group, Inc.
Address of Property Owner(s):
Contractor(s) Name:
Contract Company Name:
Contractor Address:
City:
Current Use of Buildinp• varant-
Type of Building Construction:
259 Yorkland Rd., Toronto, Canada, M2J 5B2
Phone:
(Single Family - Multi -Family - Commercial - Couernment - Industrial - Vacant - etc.)
combination wood frame and stone
( Wood Frame - Brick - Stone - Steel - Concrete - Other)
Proposed Work: ❑ In-kind F] Landscape F] New ❑ Replacement (not in-kind) ® Demolition
(more than one box may be checked)
Description of Proposed Work: Please see attached description.
Owner/Contractor: Fax:_(57G1 947-97RQ e-mail ppri mmor@majrl nrhur
(This office mill correspond eoith only one designee)
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MAY • OBEMLL • LARBER
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A Legacy of Service Since 1856
John H. Peddycnrd
E. Spence Walton, Jr.
Jcfl'cry A. Johnson
Robert J. Palmer
Weodcll. W. Walsh
Patricia E. Primmer
W. Todd Woelfrr
Bradley L. Varner
D. Andrew Spalding
Jane F. Bennett
Richard F. Nugent, Jr.
Christuphcr R Putt
Gcorgiannc Nt Walker
Michael W. Arnold
Marccllus M. Lebbin
Smpbattie L. Nomcth
P.01i01
Of Counsel:
John J. Larber
JefFrry S. Flardin8
December 6, 2005
Pia Facsimile
(574)235-9578
ED
Ms. 'Catherine Hostetler
Historic Preservation Commission
125 S. Lafayette Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
Re: Alderwoods, Application to Demolish the Riverview Cemetery Gatehouse
Dear Ms. Hostetler:
Pursuant to your email request regarding additional data, we are getting an evaluation done. However,
this will not be ready by December 8, 2005.
Very truly yours,
Jl
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Patricia E. Primmer
pprimmer@maylorber.com
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4100 Edison Lakes Parkaay,Suhe 100 • Mishawaka. Indiana 46545 • Telephone (574)243-4100 • Facsimile (574) 232-9789 . w .Mayl.otbercom
Mishawaka • South Bend . Fort Wayne
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November 16, 2005
Catherine Hostetler, Director
Historic Preservation Commission
South Bend/St Joseph County
Catherine,
Per your request I walked through the Cemetery Gatehouse at 2300 Portage Avenue on
November 15, 2005, I was very impressedsvith hoth_the architecture and -the excellent
condition the property was in. I basically disagree with just about every element of the
rehabilitation write-up the applicant provided. There has, however, been long deferred
maintenance throughout the structure. My findings are as follows:
1) Roof
The roof is a red slate on the main structure and an organic three -tab shingle on the
early, rear addition. The red slate roof is in surprisingly good condition. I inspected the
property during a hard rain and saw no roof leaks inside the building. The addition
should have a complete tear -off and new shingles installed to match the color of the red
slate.
Slate & Flashing Repairs $12,000
Addition Roof, approximately 6 squares at $500 p/sq $3,000
Gutters & Downspouts $3,000
2) Masonry & Concrete Flat Work
The exterior stone and the foundation are in excellent condition. Minor re -pointing of
the exterior stone and foundation stone is needed. New parging on the exterior of the
addition's brick foundation is also needed. The stone chimney does not need to be
replaced just re -pointed with a new cap installed. There are some cracks in the stucco
panels on the main building as well as the addition. The sidewalks around the building
should be replaced for positive drainage. The foundation walls do not need to be
excavated as new sidewalks and re -grading around the perimeter of the foundation will
take care of the drainage problem.
Re -Pointing $8,000
Parging $2,000
Stucco Repair $8,000
Sidewalk Replacement $8,000
3) Exterior Wood & Painting
While there is some rot on the front porch headboard ceiling and ancillary trim, the
overall condition of the exterior wood trim elements is very good. Limited replacement
of the wood and architectural epoxies are needed. The entire building needs to be re-
painted. Painting will include removal of all paint from wood surfaces and thorough
scraping of the stucco elements. ADA ramp included.
Wood Repair
$10,000
Exterior Painting
$15,000
ADA Ramp
$10,000
4) Windows and Storms
All of the original windows are in fully restorable condition. These windows can be made
more energy efficient than a replacement for comparable or less money. Complete
restoration includes paint and putty removal, weather-stripping, and new combination
wood storms
Window Restoration @ $650 per opening x approx. 20 openings $13,000
5) HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing
Complete re -wiring; new plumbing and fixtures; all new heating and air conditioning
system. This includes an ADA bathroom.
HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing
$40,000
6) Interior Finishes
The original plaster for the most part is in very good condition. Plaster, woodwork and
floor refinishing is needed.
Flooring
$8,000
Woodwork
$6,000
Plaster Renairs
$8.000
All repairs
$154,000
20% contineencv
530.800
Total Rehab Costs
$184,800
Sincerely,
Bob Yapp Community Preservation Specialist
Northern Regional Office
Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana
402 West Washington Street
South Bend, Indiana 46601
574-232-4534 fax: 574-232-5549
byapp@historiclandmarks.org
www.historidandmarks.org
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STAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Date: December 9, 2005
Application Number: 2005-1202
Property Location: 1112 East Wayne Street
Property Owner: John Sitter and Kate Ravin
Landmark or District Designation: East Wayne Street LHD
Rating: Contributing
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT: This 1926 Renaissance Revival style home
was designed by H.R. Stapp and constructed by Whitcomb & Keller for Edmund Slick and his first wife,
Minnie. Mr. Slick was the owner of Slick's Engraving Company and was the president of Slick's Dry
Cleaning Company. John Sitter and Kate Ravin have lived there since July 2004.
APPLICATION ITEMS: The owners propose to remove deteriorating, existing enclosed back porch
constructed in the late 1940s or early 1950s out of eight storm doors, siding and topped with a shed roof. The
new construction will be in the exact footprint of the existing enclosure but constructed using a frame
construction to allow for year around use. The existing floor, upper framing and roof would be retained but the
series of screen doors will be replaced with lapboard siding from the ground to about three feet and new vinyl
windows would replace the upper portion.
Standards for East Wayne Street: II Existing Construction, D. Entrances, Porches and Steps:
Required: Porches and additions reflecting later architectural styles and which are important to the building's
historical integrity shall be retained. III New Construction B. Building Materials: Required: Exterior
materials used on a new structure shall be compatible in scale, texture and color with adjacent structures.
Materials used on an addition to an existing structure shall relate to the existing or original materials of that
structure. As much of the original structure as possible shall be retained so that the addition could be removed
with damage to the basic structure and appearance of the building.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the new enclosed back porch to replace this make-
shift construction, which is not original to the house. It will enhance the appearance of the house from the rear
and it will be in keeping with the scale of the house as well as with the materials used through out this
neighborhood.
Application
-FOR -
Certificate of Appropriateness
Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County
125 S. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, Indiana 46601
Mailing Address: County City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601
Phone: 574-235.9798 • Fax: 574-2359578 • Email: SBSJCHPC®co.st-joseph.in.us
Website: http://www.stjosephcountyindiana.com/sjchp/index.htn-d
OFFICE USE ONLY »»» DO NOT COMPLETE ANY ENTRIES CONTAINED IN THIS BOX '»»> OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received / Z/2-/zo e-5' Application Number of a 0, /e?o-Z
Past Reviews: ❑ YES (Dateaf LO R,: i,,,) ❑ NO
Staff Approval authorized by: Title:
Historic Commission Review Date:
❑ Local Landmark] Local Historic District (Name) ' " `' "
❑ National Landmark ❑ National Register District (Name)
Certificate of Appropriateness:
❑ Denied ❑ Tabled ❑ Sent To Committee ❑ Approved and Issued
DAT[
Address of Property for proposed work: I 1 I Z W "` l V'_C C. - .
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Name of Property Owner(s): (Plen;c Print) OIA ti S 111 , Kc, k. TWJI!"
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Address of Property Owner(s): 11 12 E . W L -c` v -L S� .
Contractor(s)Name: AvNie 30tiscit,
Contract Company Name: SelliSo" Cot.OVIAr_h-Oti
Contractor Address: (00ci <7_ Cct vvt nil . 'n v-?.
City: s6l. ti' ko,�j i4O (a 4 Phone: C314- 2q 1 1 13rh
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Type of Building Construction: _ U,_ vk e _
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November 10, 2005
Lynn A. Patrick, President v
Historic Preservation Commission of
South Bend & St. Joseph County
227 West Jefferson Blvd. TI
South Bend, IN 46601-1830
Dear Ms. Patrick,
Re: Studebaker Plant Security Building No. 30, 637 Lafayette St, South Bend, IN
As Secretary, I have been directed by The Michiana Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers
Club to update you with our decision regarding the stabilization and restoration of the
Studebaker Plant Security Building as a club project.
While considering this project, numerous members had the opportunity to tour and
assess the structure. We were also provided with detailed information from your advisor,
Bob Yapp, as to the extent of repairs required and their estimated costs.
Though many were intrigued with the possibilities, following lengthy discussion, as of
our November 6, 2005 Membership meeting, we as a club have decided not to pursue
the project, due to both the financial and labor commitments such an endeavor would
incur.
It is still our sincere hope that the city, some other person and/or group will be able to
save this historic structure. There are precious few remaining tangible links to this part of
Studebaker history.
Should you need any further information, please feel free to contact me at your
convenience.
Respec ull�,
Michael Lepa
Chapter Secretary
Cc: John Oxian, Chapter President
Chapter File
MICHAEL "MICKEY" LEPAY, CHAPTER SECRETARY i
1 934 BEVERLY PLACE, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 466 1 6-20 1 O
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November 1, 2005
Catherine Hostetler
NorthernRegional Office
402 West Washington Street
South Bend, IN 46601
574 232 4534 Fax: 574 232 5549
north@historiciandmarks.org
www.h istoriclandmarks.org
Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, Indiana 46601
On September 28, 2005 I inspected the Studebaker Carpentry Shop Building at 637 S.
Lafayette Street in South Bend with HPC staff and Commissioners. My findings are as
follows:
1) Over all the exterior structure is in average to poor condition.
2) The masonry is in deteriorating condition. The North end, exterior brick wall has severe
brick failure and the rest of the building need complete re -pointing.
3) The roof structure is beginning to fail. There are at least 4 structurally collapsed roof
areas and all roofing material is failing.
It is my opinion that to stabilize the building would take between $175,000 and $200,000.
That would make it ready for someone to come in and complete the rehab for another
$100,00 to $200,000 depending on the end use.
While I feel the structure has great architectural appeal, the rehab dollars as compared with
the usable square footage make this project not financially viable unless huge grants could be
acquired.
Sincerely,
Bob Yapp
Community Preservation Specialist
STAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Date: 12/07/05
Application Number: 2005-1207 A & B
Property Location: 508 & 508 %: Lindsey
Property Owner: Near Northwest Neighborhood
Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park
Rating: Non-contributing
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
Bunker -Young House, built between 1902 and 1903. Bunker was the Chief of Police for several years.
APPLICATION ITEMS:
Part A: Demolition of rear two-story addition and fire escape
Part B: Replacement of replacement windows with Kolbe & Kolbe one -over -one double hung wood
windows; porch rehabilitation: removal of concrete porch floor and metal supports and railing and
replacement with wood tongue and groove flooring, bead board ceiling, columns and spindles; removal of
aluminum siding and painting per HLFI's painting specifications; Removal of second front door (original
front door is still present); In-kind roof, gutter, and sidewalk replacement.
GUIDELINES
Buildin¢ Materials: Whenever possible, the original building materials should be restored.
Windows. Reouired: When deteriorated beyond repair, [windows] shall be replaced with units and trim
resembling the original.
Windows. Recommended: If new sashes or doors are installed, the existing or original materials, design,
and hardware should be used.
Entrances. Porches. and Stens. Reouired: When deteriorated beyond repair, existing or original porches,
stoops, patios and steps, including handrails, balusters, columns, brackets, tiles and roof decorations, shall
be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design or by a design more in keeping with the historic
period of the structure. Porches and additions reflecting later architectural styles and which are important
to the building's historical integrity shall be retained.
RECOMMENDATION
Part A
In its current configuration, the addition dates to 1943. The removal of this addition would restore the original
massing of the American Foursquare. Two original windows would be retained and reused after
reconstruction. Staff recommends approval.
Part B
All sections of part B are appropriate rehabilitation measures for this non-contributing house. Proposed
changes fall with the Chapin Park Guidelines and Standards. Applicant will have examples of porches from
American Foursquares at the meeting. Staff recommends overall approval of the project with the porch and
rear elevation details to be worked out between the applicant and Standards and Maintenance Committee
and/or Staff.
Application
- FOR -
Certificate of Appropriateness
Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County
125 S. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, Indiana 46601
Mailing Address: County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana 46601
Phone: 574-235-9798 • Fax: 574-235-9578 • Email: SBSJCHPC@co.st josephin.us
Website: http://wwwstosephcounq-indiana.com/schp/index.hbrd
OFFICE USE ONLY »»» DO NOT COMPLETE ANY ENTRIES CONTWNED IN THIS BOX »»» OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received t'-/ 0 7 1 0ti Application Number -a O c'! . z` I A
Past Reviews: ❑ YES (Date of Last Review)
Staff Approval authorized by:
Historic Commission Review Date:
❑ Local Landmark 0 Local Historic District (Name)
❑ National Landmark ❑ National Register District (Name)
0 NO
Title:
Certificate of Appropriateness:
❑ Denied ❑ Tabled ❑ Sent To Committee [] Approved and Issued
DATE
Address of Property for proposed work: .J508 U M-sey
Street Number and Street Name
Name of Property Owner(s): (Please Print) Near Nor+(,wes+ bjQ;�Wprinorxi . Inc.
Address of Property Owner(s): 100-+ Porn t�e_ Avenue_
Contractor(s) Name: To Be. De.+ermik rd
Contract Company Name:
Contractor Address:
City:
Phone:
Current Use ofBuildina• M_u_l_+i-fnw„ity Re51d,•n}ici1
(Single Family - Multi -Family -Commercial -Government-Indnstrial -Vacant -etc.)
Type of Building Construction* W00d4aw11a
(Wood Frame - Brick - Stone - Steel - Concrete - Other)
Proposed Work: ❑ In-kind E] Landscape [] New ❑ Replacement (not in-kind) [Demolition
(more than one box may be checked)
Description of Proposed Work: Please Sea SutlPmrvrFal lri+e o; tv}evtt.
Owner/Contractor: Fax: (54)232-1145- e-mail nnnc(tre.efor L�I<eonl ne.com
(Thos office unll correspond with only one aesiymee)
and/or
— APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED ON REVERSE SIDE —
Near Northwest
Neighborhood
IN C O R P O R A T E D
December 7, 2005
Historic Preservation Commission
County -City Building
South Bend, IN 46601
RE: 508 Lindsey Street, Certificate of Appropriateness
Commissioners:
The Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. respectfully requests approval from the Historic
Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County to raze the post —
construction two-story addition at the residence commonly known as 508-508 '/z Lindsey
Street. The revitalization effort will return this "American Four Square" multi -family
residential structure to a single-family dwelling.
The proposed area of demolition consists of a post -construction footprint measuring 28'-
6" (width) x 12'-0" (depth) off set in an easterly fashion from the original foundation.
The two-story rear addition measures approximately 24'-0" peak height at the rear
(South) roofline. The removal of the rear addition will provide numerous benefits to the
surrounding area including a reduction in mass on a city lot and additional rear and side
yard green -space for the occupied residence.
The extensive rehabilitation will include complete renovation of both the interior and
exterior structure with marketable conveniences for future sale. The renovation addresses
all aspects of residential code compliance with special attention to period restoration
when practical. The Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. will award the contract through
standard bid process to a licensed and registered contractor.
*IasMerritt) PRfarF ApS,.i m BiSI
46616 Property Development Specialist
Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc.
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Application
- FOR -
Certificate of Appropriateness
Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County
125 S. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, Indiana 46601
Mailing Address: County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana 46601
Phone: 574-235-9798 • Fax: 574-235-9578 • Email: SBSJCHPC@co.st josephinus
Website: http://www.sqosephcountyindiana.com/ochp/index.htnl
OFFICE USE ONLY>>>>>> DO NOT COAVLETE ANY ENTRIES CONTAINED IN THIS BOX »»» OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received Application Number= `_ 1 Z 01 a
Past Reviews: F� YES (Date of Last Seoiew) ❑ NO
Staff Approval authorized by: Title:
Historic Commission Review Date:
❑ Local Landmark Local Historic District (Name)
❑ National Landmark National Register District (Name)
Certificate of Appropriateness:
❑ Denied [] Tabled ❑ Sent To Committee ❑ Approved and Issued
DATE
Address of Property for proposed work: 508 U rYiSey . •
Street Number and Street Name
Name of Property Owner(s): (Please Print) Near Nori•t,weS} Nei k6orl7Dcd.=ne.
Address of Property Owner(s): 1004 Phy-4-n IP_ Avenue-
Contractor(s) Name: TD Be De}errninPll
Contract Company Name:
Contractor Address:
City:
Phone:
Current Use of Building: Mul-H- Pami ly IZCStdeniial
(Single Family - Multi -Family- Commercial - Government - Industrial -Vacant -etc.)
Type of Building Construction: WOO&Pr4vne
(Wood Frame - Brick - Stone - Steel - Concrete - Other)
Proposed Work: Rin -kind 0 Landscape E] New [ Replacement (rot in-kind) E] Demolition
(more than one box mini be checked)
Description of Proposed Work: _P1eaSe See Su( �lernev}al lA}}Pr oG (v }en;.
Owner/Contractor: Fax: X544%232 -II I e-mail nnneitrnefvr t?keonlime.cow,
(77ds office will correspond with only one designee)
and/or
— APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED ON REVERSE SIDE —
Near Northwes
Neighborhood
INCORPORATED i
December 7, 2005
Historic Preservation Commission
County -City Building
South Bend, IN 46601
RE: 508 Lindsey Street, Certificate of Appropriateness
Commissioners:
The Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. respectfully requests approval from the Historic
Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County to rehabilitate the
residential structure commonly known as 508-508 % Lindsey Street as outlined in the
attached project plan. The revitalization effort will return this "American Four Square"
multi -family residential structure to a single-family dwelling.
In a separate application, the Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. seeks permission to
raze the two-story rear addition. The removal of the rear addition will provide numerous
benefits to the surrounding area including a reduction in mass on a city lot and additional
rear and side yard green -space for the occupied residence.
The extensive rehabilitation will include complete renovation of both the interior and
exterior structure with marketable conveniences for future sale. The renovation addresses
all aspects of residential code compliance with special attention to period restoration
when practical. The Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. will award the contract through
standard bid process to a licensed and registered contractor.
'4ikeliy,It07 Merritt
P"Rlml- A� 1. Property Development Specialist
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The Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. (NNN) as part of a comprehensive
strategy to revitalize Lindsey Street has purchased a property at 508 Lindsey that
has most recently been utilized as a duplex. The NNN plans to rehabilitate
property back to a single family home, at which time it will be sold to an income
eligible applicant. The goal of this project is stabilize this structure, while
promoting homeownership in the neighborhood. To accomplish this goal the
NNN is requesting permission to do the following:
The existing windows have been previously replaced. The NNN would like
to remove these windows and replace them with a Kolbe and Kolbe wood
replacement window.
All existing roofing material will be removed and a new 30yr architectural
grade shingle will be applied.
The rear addition to this home (see attached site plan) will be removed
from the structure to return property back to its original floor plan. This will
also provide green space for the new homeowners.
The existing cement front porch with metal railing will be removed. The
porch will be replaced in wood, with new tongue and grove flooring, bead
board ceiling, columns and spindles similar to existing neighborhood
housing stock.
The existing replacement aluminum siding will be removed and any
necessary wood clapboard will be restored. The house will then be
painted according to Northern Indiana Historic Landmarks Foundations
recommendation for an extended life paint job.
The existing cracked sidewalk will be removed and replaced with a new
concrete sidewalk.
The existing gutters would be removed and new gutter system would be
installed to match the renovations.
Upon receipt of the C of A the contractor selection process will begin. The
rehabilitation would be anticipated to be completed by July 2006 and the property
placed on the market for sale as an owner occupied single family home.
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THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 21, 2005
WERE NOT COMPLETED IN TIME FOR
THIS MAILING.
WE ARE HOPING THAT
THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION ON WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 149 2005 AT 5:00 AT THE
OFFICE OF THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE.
_ SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
OF SOUTH BEND & SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY
HELD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
December 14, 2005
125 South Lafayette Blvd, South Bend
HPC Offices, V Floor
Members Present: Lynn Patrick [President], Martha Choitz [Vice -President], Diane Wrobel-Illes, Joann
Sporleder [Architectural Historian], Todd Zeiger, Tim Klusczinski, Catherine Hostetler
Members Absent: Mary Jane Chase [Secretary], Jerry Ujdak
Staff Present: Catherine Hostetler [Director], Julie Schutte [Assistant Director], Wayne Doolittle
[Inspector], Shawn Peterson [Legal Counsel]
I. CALL TO ORDER: Lynn Patrick called the meeting to order at 5:25 pm. This was a special
meeting of the Commission held in executive session pursuant to Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-
6.1(b)(2)(B). Only matters pertaining to the threat of litigation regarding 840 Park Avenue,
Certificate of Appropriateness 2005-1104A and strategies thereof could be and were
discussed at this closed -door meeting.
H. REPORT FROM LEGAL COUNSEL: Shawn gave the Commission a summary of the
purpose of this meeting - the homeowners of 840 Park had retained an attorney, Robert
Rodes, in order to appeal the Commission's denial of C of A 2005-1104A - and an update on
his recent correspondence with Rodes. He had negotiated a waiver of the 15 -day requirement
of written notice of the denial upon a Commissioner's promise to move to reconsider the CoA
at the December meeting.
Shawn briefed the Commission on the proceedings of an appeal and the various arguments
that could be used by Rodes during the hearing of the appeal.
III. DISCUSSION OF LITIGATION STRATEGY: After much discussion, it was proposed
that a motion may be made "to allow the inappropriate alteration to remain" and that Shawn
should speak with Rodes to determine if this would be acceptable to his clients. Several
other suggestions were also made. The Board will take final action on denying C of A 2005-
1104A at their regular December 19 meeting.
No other items were discussed.
IV. ADJOURNMENT: Lynn Patrick adjourned the meeting at 7:20 pm.
Location Budget as of 11-30-2005
Note: Includes transactions after the last posted date of 06-30-2005.
Fund 001 County General for 01-01-2005 thru 11-30-2005
Loc 037 Historic Preservation
Account
Object Description
11075 Deputy Director,
000 General GovT.
11309 Historic Preservation Admin.
000 General GovT.
10000 Totals ...« ..............«................,..,««,.«««
21030 Office Supplies
000 General GovT.
22010 Gas Oil & Lubricants
000 General GovT.
22120 Garage & Motor Supplies
000 General GovT.
20000 Totals """"" "' "•""
31070
Other Contractual Services
000
General GovT.
32020
Travel
000
General GovT.
32050
Instruction & Training
000
General GovT.
32053
Public Relations
000
General GovT.
32200
Telephone
000
General GovT.
32350
Postage
000
General GovT.
33010
Publication Of Legal Notices
000
General GovT.
Saint Joseph County
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Unencumbered
Unexpended
Appropriation
Encumbrance
Expenditure
Balance/Percent
Balance/Percent
30,000.00
0.00
25,846.14
4,153.86
4,153.86
13.85
13.85
36,050.00
0.00
31,197.17
4,852.83
4,852.83
13.46
13.46
66,050.00
0.00
57,043.31
9,006.69
9,006.69
13.64
13.64
5,512.09
0.00
2,270.06
3,242.03
3,242.03
58.82
58.82
1,000.00
0.00
261.66
738.34
738.34
73.83
73.83
700.00
0.00
339.61
360.39
360.39
51.48
51.48
7,212.09
0.00
2,871.33
4,340.76
4,340.76
60.19
60.19
52,360.00
0.00
41,753.23
10,606.77
10,606.77
20.26
20.26
1,000.00
0.00
450.18
549.82
549.82
54.98
54.98
2,000.00
0.00
400.00
1,600.00
1,600.00
80.00
80.00
4,971.00
0.00
2,651.18
2,319.82
2,319.82
46.67
46.67
1,160.00
0.00
249.00
911.00
911.00
78.53
78.53
2,160.00
0.00
1,573.25
586.75
586.75
27.16
27.16
500.00
0.00
148.15
351.85
351.85
70.37
70.37
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Location Budget as of 11-30-2005
Saint Joseph County
Note: Includes transactions after the last posted date of 06-30-2005.
Fund 001 County General for 01-01-2005 thru 11-30-2005
Loc 037 Historic Preservation
Account
Unencumbered
Unexpended
Object Description
Appropriation
Encumbrance
Expenditure
Balance/Percent
Balance/Percent
33100 Printing
15,216.00
0.00
13,100.10
2,115.90
2,115.90
000 General GovT.
13.91
13.91
37100 Auto Lease
500.00
0.00
117.09
382.91
382.91
000 General GovT.
76.58
76.58
39010 Dues & Subscription
1,250.00
0.00
555.02
694.98
694.98
000 General GovT.
55.60
55.60
39600 Refunds, Awards & Indemnities
0.00
0.00
27,339.00
(27,339.00)
(27,339.00)
000 General GovT.
0.00
0.00
39750 Data Processing
3,570.00
0.00
41.55
3,528.45
3,528.45
000 General Gov T.
98.84
98.84
39980 Funds W/O Approp.
0.00
0.00
625.00
(625.00)
(625.00)
000 General GovT.
0.00
0.00
30000 Totals """"""""""""""""""""'"""
84,687.00
0.00
89,002.75
(4,315.75)
(4,315.75)
(5.10)
(5.10)
44250 Office Machines
800.00
0.00
473.50
326.50
326.50
000 General GovT.
40.81
40.81
45510 Furniture & Fixtures
0.00
0.00
3,042.00
(3,042.00)
(3,042.00)
000 General GovT.
0.00
0.00
40000 Totals'"'"""""""""""'"""'"''wwrwwwwwwwwrwrww
800.00
0.00
3,515.50
(2,715.50)
(2,715.50)
(339.44)
(339.44)
Location Totals """""""""""""'"""'""'"""'""""'
158,749.09
0.00
152,432.89
6,316.20
6,316.20
3.98
3.98
Investment Accounts
0.00
Transfer Accounts 0.00
152,432.89
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Director's Report
October 17 -December 15, 2005
October 18 Arranged for Lou Sabo to document the Studebaker Buildings to be
demolished. Attended the Area Plan Commission meeting concerning the
Catholic Worker Houses on W. Washington Street and delivered
Commission's position statement.
October 20-22 Attended the Cornelius O'Brien -Main Street Conference in Lafayette,
Indiana.
October 24 Staff met with Linda Riley and the Sign Department concerning the
new design for East Wayne Street LHD District signs. HPC will pay for 2
of the 4 new signs.
October 26 Meeting with Todd- Zeiger and Joann Sporleder concerning the Navarre
Cabin.
October 27 Meeting on Navarre Cabin with Cheryl Taylor, Director for Northern
Indiana Center for History
November 1 Attended Granger Paths meeting at the Harris Library. HPC will write a
letter of support for their MACOG grant.
November 2 Morris Center for the Performing Arts Marquee Dedication after the
meeting with Memorial Hospital at the NNN. Issues addressed by
Memorial Hospital were the expansion of the Surgical wing toward the
Bartlett Garage, the location of a free standing Children's Hospital on top of
the new surgical wing (Memorial is the Indiana's 3 largest Children's
Hosp.); the sewer work on Lafayette in the Spring 2006, most trees on
Lafayette will be lost; Summer 2006 work on the substrate of the new
Bartlett Street will be done at the same time as the Leeper/Michigan Bridge;
the noise issue from the cooling towers is being remedied with new fans
and motors.
November 3 Meeting with Auditor Michael Eby concerning the funding of the 4 Grants
HPC is administering. Attended GloryJune's lecture and book signing at
the Old Republic in New Carlisle with Lynn Patrick and MaryJane Chase.
November 9 Introductory meeting with Chuck Leone and Shawn Peterson; Landmark's
Committee meeting concerning Bergen Building and Gate House at
Riverview Cemetery.
November 14 Meeting with Todd Zeiger and David Bainbridge concerning the Navarre
Cabin. Delivered the Commission's position at the Common Council
Meeting concerning Catholic Workers Housing on West Washington.
Represented the HPC at David Bainbridge's recognition reception for 25
years at the Northern Indiana Center for History.
November 15 Area Plan Commission Meeting concerning the rezoning across from the
landmark at 14297 State Road 23 owned by Theron and Carla Roberts.
Presented the Commission's position supporting the Roberts' opposition.
November 17 County Council Committee meeting concerning appropriation of the City
Grant to fund our line item for the office furniture.
November 21 Meeting with Todd Zeiger, David Bainbridge and Jonathan Cook
concerning the bid language and grant structure for the Navarre Cabin.
December 2 Represented the HPC at the Dedication and Opening of the Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Drive
December 6 Attended the County Commissioner's meeting for the renewal of the
Inspector's Contract, spoke at the County Council meeting for the HPC's
budget and appropriation items and at public hearing on rezoning across
from landmark at 14297 State Road 23. The Council ruled in favor of the
Roberts' 9-0 not to rezone.
December 7 Meeting with Amy Williams concerning the Olde House Faire that we are
co -sponsoring in the spring with HFLI.
December 13 County Commission Meeting concerning HPC Budget in line transfers.
December 14 Executive Session of Historic Preservation Commission.
Assistant Director's Report
October — December 2005
October 20 — 22 Attended the Cornelius O'Brien Preservation — Main Street Indiana
- Conference in Lafayette, Indiana.
October 24 Meeting with South Bend Sign Shop & East Wayne Street
Neighborhood representatives about new design for their historic
district signage.
October 26 Meeting regarding the Navarre Cabin grant with Todd, David
Bainbridge, Cheryl Taylor, Catherine, and Joann
October 27 Walk-through of Navarre Cabin with Judy Collins, National Parks
Service, and Todd; follow-up from the meeting on the 26th
November 2 The Morris Marquee unveiling
November 9 Landmarks Committee Meeting on the Bergen Building and the
Riverview Cemetery Gatehouse
November 15 Walk-through of Gatehouse with Cemetery Reps., Bob, Todd,
Wayne, John, and Lynn
November 18 Walk-through of Bergen Building with Paul Schmidt, Bob, Lynn,
and Wayne
December 14 Special Meeting of the Commission in Executive Session
The Lincolnway and Taylor's Field guidebooks have been reviewed by the Historic
Districts committee and staff. They have been sent to the printer to make the appropriate
copy edits. -
Bev Peterson completed her research work for Chapin Park on November 181' and
submitted her notebooks the following week. I have drafting the Chapin Park Building
Inventory from Bev's research notes for and was able to send these files to the printer on
December 8"'. The books now depend on the printer's schedule. We do expect to see a
proof before they are actually printed. The guidelines and standards will be placed on the
website in the meantime.
SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION NO. 05-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF
SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
AMENDING THE COMMISSION'S BY-LAWS
WHEREAS, the By -Laws of the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and
St. Joseph County were last amended in 1995; and
WHEREAS, Article 10 of the By -Laws provides the appropriate procedure for amending
by-laws which requires that approval must be made by a majority of Commissioners at a meeting
where all members are present unless Notice of the substance of the proposed amendment is sent
to each Commission member at least 10 days before the meeting, and that the proposed by-law
amendment be introduced at one meeting and acted upon at the next regular meeting; and
.WHEREAS, it is desirable and necessary to amend the By -Laws to create an Advisory
Board and to permit non -Commission members to serve on Standing Committees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Historic Preservation Commission of
South Bend and St. Joseph County that its By -Laws be amended as follows:
Section I. Article 7 of the By -Laws shall be amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE 7
COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARD
Section 1. Standing Committees. The standing Committees of the Commission shall be Budget
and Finance, Standards and Maintenance, Historic Landmarks, Historic Districts, Public
Relations and Community Education Committee, and Legal Committee_ Each Committee shall
be chaired by a member of the Commission who shall be appointed by the President -A+dah :hall
be named by the Genunissie . at the first meeting in the calendar year and said Committees
Chairs and Committee -members shall serve for the calendar year or until their successors are
appointed or the Commission by resolution shall determine otherwise . Membership on the
South Bend and St. Joseph Countv Historic Preservation Commission is not a prerequisite for
membership on standing committees. Standing Committee members may be selected from
interested and knowledgeable citizens of South Bend and St. Joseph Countv, and Committee
members shall renort to the Commission President. The maiority of every standing Committee
shall be constituted of Commission members. All members of the Committee shall be appointed,
by the President.
Section 2. Special Committees. Special Committees may be appointed by resolution of the
Commission, , to serve at the pleasure of the Commission. The
President may appoint special Committees between Commission meetings to act upon urgent
matters and report at the next meeting of the Commission. Such Special Committees appointed
by the President may continue if authorized by resolution of the Commission us
eensent. Membership on the South Bend and St. Joseph Countv Historic Preservation
Commission is not a prereauisite for membership on Special Committees. Special Committee
members may be selected from interested and knowledgeable citizens of South Bend and St.
Joseph County, and Committee members shall report to the Commission President. The maioritv
of every Special Committee shall be constituted of Commission members. No opinion or
recommendation of a Special Committee shall be binding on the Commission in anv way.
Section 3. Advisory Board. To assist the Commission and its staff in fulfilling the
Commission's mission and effectiveness in the community, an Advisory Board may be
established. This Advisory Board shall be comprised of persons who are interested in or
knowledgeable of the history of the Citv of South Bend and St. Joseph County and/or interested
in or knowledgeable of design, architecture, real estate, cultural value and historic preservation
activities. Commission staff may serve as members of the Advisory Board.
The Advisory Board members shall be appointed by the Commission, and Board
members shall serve a term of three years, but may be eligible for reappointment at the end of
each term. No opinion or recommendation made by the Advisory Board shall constitute official
action of the Commission nor shall it bind the Commission in anv way. The Advisory Board
members shall meet as thev deem appropriate or as directed by the Commission, but shall notify
the Commission President at least ten days in advance of anv such meeting.
Approved at a meeting of the South Bend Historic Preservation Commission on
, 2005 with all members present and voting.
Lynn Patrick., President Joann Sporleder
Mary Jane Chase Gerald Ujdak
Martha Choitz Diane Wroble-Illes
Catherine D. Hostetler Todd Zeiger
Timothy S. Klusczinski
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Subject: MichiganStraaVN Bridge UmSouth Bend
Per our telephone conversation today, | am requesting an
additional time extensionfrom the Historic Preservation Commission ofSouth
Bend and Saint Joseph County onthe Certificate ofAppropriateness that
INDOT obtained h i U in July 2003 and was granted a two yearawbsnsion
until May 17, 2006 for the proposed work to the Michigan Street (SR 933)
bridge over the Saint Joseph River. The extensive delays from then until
now were the result of having to identify, contact, and verify involvement
and ownership of numerous utility lines and conduits in or very near the
bridge. (Bridges that are this old in urban locations tend to have many
11surprises"; utility lines that no one knows what they are, if they are
active, and who /sthe owner./ Last month, xvDO/ was finally able "^get
the conflicts resolved and now has the project ontheJanuary18.2O06
letting. Since the work will not becompleted bythe time the two year
extension expires, | request anadditional extension ofthe Certificate of
Appropriateness. The project ioschadu|odtobeoonnp|ateinNovennbmr2OO6'
There have been nmchanges b»the plans and specifications that were
presented at the public hearing July 8,2003and addendum submitted July 21.
2003. '
Thank you inadvance for your assistance,,Please contact meifyou have any
Jinn Rai|nman. P.E.
|NDOTBddQe Rehabilitation Engineer
(317) 232-5157
John Oxian, President
HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
OF
SOUTH BEND
ST. JOSEPH
COUNTY
Phone (219) 235-9798
FAX: (219) 235-9578
e-mail: historic@michiana.org
Karen R. Hammond -Nash,
Director
CERTIFICATE
OF y
APPROPRIATENESS
The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend &
St. Joseph County has reviewed the proposed work:
1. REPAIR SPANDREL WALLS, FOOTINGS, PIERS, & RAILINGS,
2. BUILD COFFER DAMS AROUND PIERS,
3. REPLACE ROAD AND SIDEWALK SURFACE,
4. INSTALL WIRING FOR LIGHTS ON 8 PIERS, & PARTIAL OR COMPLETE
REPRODUCTION LIGHTS ON 4 PIERS,
5. INSTALL RIP RAP AT NORTH BANK,
6. INSTALL NATIVE GRASSES & PROTECTIVE PLANTS AT SOUTH BANK,
7. ALL TO BE PERFORMED PURSUANT TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
PRESENTED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING JULY 8, & ADDENDUM SUBMIT-
TED JULY 21, 2003. [2 -YEAR EXTENSION GRANTED UNTIL 05-17-06.]
for the following location:
Leeper Park Bridge; Michigan St. over St. Joseph River
Application No. 2004-0415 (extension of 2003-0708)
in the County of St. Joseph; State of Indiana; which is:
F-1 Located in a Local Historic District
RIA Local Historic Landmark
and found this application to be appropriate according to the Standards
pertaining to Local Historic Landmarks and/or Local Historic Districts.
Regulations pertaining to the Historic Preservation Commission are
found in Chapter 21 (Zoning), South Bend Municipal Code & Chapter
26 of the St. Joseph County Code.
The issuance of this permit does NOT in any manner, release the
recipient from the responsibility of complying with the requirements of
the zoning ordinances, building codes, safety codes, ADA or other
requirements of the City of South Bend, the County of St. Joseph, the
State of Indiana, or the United States Federal Government.
This permit is good for one year from the date of issuance and
is effective from the date entered herein. Plans are on file and open for
public inspection at the office of the Historic Preservation Commission
of South Bend & St. Joseph County, 125 S. Lafayette Blvd. (mailing
address: 227 West Jefferson Blvd.), South Bend, Indiana,during normal
business hours.
THIS PERMIT IS NOT TRANSFERABLE
` NAME OF APPLICANT:
DATE PERMIT TAKES FORCE:
PERMIT ISSUED BY:
Julie L. Schutte,
Assistant Director
Indiana Department of
Transportation
May 17, 2004
POST IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE ON THE STREET SIDE
OF THE PROJECT UNTIL COMPLETION OF ALL WORK.
South Bend and St. Joseph County
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
227 WEST JEFFERSON BLVD.
SOUTH BEND, IN 46601-1830
Phone: 574-235-9798 Fax: 574-235-9578
e-mail: SBSJCBPC@co-st-joseph.in.us
Lynn A. Patrick, President A Certified Local Government Catherine D. Hostetler, Director
2006 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETINGS
JANUARY 23
FEBRUARY 27
MARCH 20
APRIL 17
MAY 15
JUNE 19
JULY 17
AUGUST 21
SEPTEMBER 18
OCTOBER 16
NOVEMBER 20
DECEMBER 18
ALL MEETINGS ARE AT 7:30 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE
FOURTH FLOOR OF THE COUNTY CITY BUILDING
COMMISSIONERS
Mary Jane Chase (Secretary) Gerald Ujdak
Martha Choitz (Vice President) Timothy S. Klusczinski Diane Wrobel-Illes
Catherine Hostetler Joann Sporleder (Architectural Historian) Todd Zeiger
SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION NO. 05-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF
SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
AMENDING THE COMMISSION'S BY-LAWS
WHEREAS, the By -Laws of the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and
St. Joseph County were last amended in 1995; and
WHEREAS, Article 10 of the By -Laws provides the appropriate procedure for amending
by-laws which requires that approval must be made by a majority of Commissioners at a meeting
where all members are present unless Notice of the substance of the proposed amendment is sent
to each Commission member at least 10 days before the meeting, and that the proposed by-law
amendment be introduced at one meeting and acted upon at the next regular meeting; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable and necessary to amend the By -Laws to create an Advisory
Board and to permit non -Commission members to serve on Standing Committees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Historic Preservation Commission of
South Bend and St. Joseph County that its By -Laws be amended as follows:
Section I. Article 7 of the By -Laws shall be amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE 7
COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARD
Section 1. Standing Committees. The standing Committees of the Commission shall be Budget
and Finance, Standards and Maintenance, Historic Landmarks, Historic Districts, Public
Relations and Community Education Committee, and Legal Committee. Each Committee shall
be chaired by a member of the Commission who shall be appointed by the President whish -shall
be named by the Genunissie at the first meeting in the calendar year and said Committees
Chairs and Committee members shall serve for the calendar year or until their successors are
appointed or the Commission by resolution shall determine otherwise . Membership' on the
South Bend and St. Joseph Countv Historic Preservation Commission is nota prerequisite for
membership on standing committees. Standing Committee members may be selected from,
interested and knowledgeable citizens of South Bend and St. Joseph Countv, and Committee
members shall report to the Commission President. The maiority of every standing Committee
shall be constituted of Commission members. All members of the Committee shall be appointed,
by the President.
Section 2. Special Committees. Special Committees may be appointed by resolution of the
Commission, , to serve at the pleasure of the Commission. The
President may appoint special Committees between Commission meetings to act upon urgent
matters and report at the next meeting of the Commission. Such Special Committees appointed
�. �� by the President may continue if authorized by resolution of the Commission er-433• unan macs
eensent. Membershin on the South Bend and St. Joseph Countv Historic Preservation
Commission is not a prerequisite for membership on Special Committees. Special Committee
members may be selected from interested and knowledgeable citizens of South Bend and St.
Joseph Countv, and Committee members shall report to the Commission President. The maiority
of every Special Committee shall be constituted of Commission members. No opinion or
recommendation of a Special Committee shall be bindiniz on the Commission in anv way.
Section 3. Advisory Board. To assist the Commission and its staff in fulfilline the
Commission's mission and effectiveness in the community, an Advisory Board may be
established. This Advisory Board shall be comprised of persons who are interested in or
knowledgeable of the history of the Citv of South Bend and St. Joseoh Countv and/or interested
in or knowledgeable of design, architecture, real estate, cultural value and historic preservation
activities. Commission staff may serve as members of the Advisory Board.
The Advisory Board members shall be appointed by the Commission, and Board
members shall serve a term of three vears, but may be eligible for reappointment at the end of
each term. No opinion or recommendation made by the Advisory Board shall constitute official
action of the Commission nor shall it bind the Commission in anv way. The Advisory Board
members shall meet as thev deem appropriate or as directed by the Commission, but shall notify
the Commission President at least ten days in advance of anv such meeting.
Approved at a meeting of the South Bend Historic Preservation Commission on
, 2005 with all members present and voting.
;:Sinn Patrick., President Joann Sporleder
Mary J!a: Gerald Ujdak
Martha hoitz
Catherin./.ID.1 Hostetler
Timothy S. I Usczin i V
RESOLUTION NO. 05"0,2
A RESOLUTION OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF
SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY APPROVING CHANGES TO
THE STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR THE CHAPIN PARK DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County
(the "Commission") exists and operates under the provisions of ordinances enacted by the
Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana (the "Common Council") and the County
Council of St. Joseph County (collectively, the "Ordinance"); and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance authorizes and directs the Commission to establish standards
and guidelines for each historic preservation district within its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Commission approved proposed standards and guidelines for the Chapin
Park District (the "District") and distributed the same to homeowners in the District via regular
mail prior to the District's establishment; and
WHEREAS, the Commission recommended to the Common Council that the District be
established as an historic preservation district, which recommendation was accepted and
approved by the Common Council by Ordinance No. 9574-05 on March 14, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Commission, after extensive public hearings and opportunities for public
comment, adopted certain changes to the standards and guidelines on June 15, 2005 (the
"Standards and Guidelines"); and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the aforementioned adoption; the Commission has received
requests to amend the Standards and Guidelines further and the Commission has duly considered
such requests;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Commission hereby adopts and approves the Standards and Guidelines, as
amended and as presented to Commission at this meeting, and the Secretary of the Commission
shall include a copy of said Standards and Guidelines with the minutes of this meeting.
2. The Commission hereby authorizes and directs the staff of the Commission to
distribute. a copy of the Standards and Guidelines, as amended, to the various neighborhood
associations of the District, which they believe, in their sole discretion, should be aware of the
enactment of such amendments. The Commission hereby further authorizes and directs the staff
of the Commission to post on the Commission's website a complete copy of the Standards and
Guidelines, as amended, and to make two (2) copies of such Standards and Guidelines available
for inspection by the public at the office of the Commission. The Commission further directs the
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staff to distribute the Chapin Park Local Historic District Standards and Guideline booklets (with
ti the Standards and Guidelines, as amended) to the homeowners of the District. The failure of the
staff to provide the Standards and Guidelines, as authorized and directed in this paragraph shall
in no way affect the validity and effectiveness of the Standards and Guidelines or of the
amendments approved herein.
3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the
Commission.
ADOPTED at a meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St.
Joseph County held on December 19, 2005 at the Council Chambers on 4th Floor of the County -
City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46601.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF
SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
atrick, President
Mary Jane e
Martha Choitz
Cathernn . ostetler
Joann Sporleder
Gerald Uj dak
NMI
Timothy S. Klusczinski
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Proposed Amendments to the
Chapin Park Guidelines and Standards
1.) Page 16, I. A. The District Environment, Required.
Strike "Curving" from "Curving brick streets contribute greatly to the character of
the neighborhood". Sentence would read: "Brick streets contribute greatly to the
character..." Only one street in the district actually curves; most are straight.
2.) Page 17, I. B. Building Site, Landscaping & Accessories
Amend the introductory paragraph to include the following sentence: "Chapin
Place presents a unique situation within the district. Applications from properties
that have property lines on Chapin Place will be considered on a case-by-case
basis."
3.) Page 18, II. A. Building Materials, Recommended.
Amend "Whenever possible, the original building material should be restored.
When maintaining or replacing original siding is not feasible, aluminum or vinyl
siding may be used" to "Whenever possible, the original building material should
be restored. When maintaining or replacing original siding is not feasible,
aluminum, vinyl, or composite siding may be used." , .
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
OF SOUTH BEND & SAINT JOSEPH COUNTY
December 19, 2005
County -City Building, South Bend
Council Chambers, 4h Floor
Members Present: Lynn Patrick [President], Martha Choitz [Vice -President], Mary Jane Chase
[Secretary], Joann Sporleder [Architectural Historian], Todd Zeiger, Timothy Klusczinski, Catherine
Hostetler
Members Absent: Jerry Ujdak, Diane Wrobel-Illes
Staff Present: Catherine Hostetler [Director], Julie Schutte [Assistant Director], Shawn Peterson [Legal
Counsel]
Also Present: Kate Ravin, John Sitter, Don Sporleder, Karen Ainsley, Douglas Merrit, Robert Rodes,
Diana Mattias, Ken Fedder, Abraham Marcus
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL: Lynn Patrick called the meeting to order at 7:33 pm.
Todd Zeiger moved to suspend the agenda to New Business. Mary Jane Chase seconded the motion.
All were in favor, and the motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Reconsideration of COA 2005-1104A, 840 Park Avenue
Shawn Peterson noted that a formal denial of the certificate of appropriateness with the agreement
not to prosecute had been drafted for the Commission's consideration.
Todd Zeiger: I motion that we affirm our denial in form presented and agreed, to allow the
inappropriate structure pursuant to the form of denial presented. Mary Jane Chase seconded the
motion. It passed with six in favor and one abstention; Joann Sporleder.
Todd Zeiger moved to return to the agenda. Catherine Hostetler seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Shawn Peterson asked the Commission members to sign the denial before moving to the next item.
Robert Rodes, attorney for the owners, and Diana Mattias were present. The Commission members
signed the form at this time.
II. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
1. Any Reconsidered Certificates of Appropriateness (There were none.)
2. 2300 Portage Avenue: 2005-1028
Catherine Hostetler: We received a fax from May, Oberfell & Lorber requesting us to continue the
hearing on the gatehouse until Monday, January 23, 2006. If I could have a motion, then, to table
this.
Martha Choitz: I so move. Todd Zeiger seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
3. 1112 East Wayne Street: 2005-1202
Catherine Hostetler: The next certificate of appropriateness that we have before us is from 1112
East Wayne Street, Certificate of Appropriateness 2005-1202. Application items: The owners
propose to remove deteriorating, existing enclosed back porch constructed in the late 1940s or early
1950s out of eight storm doors, siding and topped with a shed roof. The new construction will be in
the exact footprint of the existing enclosure but constructed using a frame construction to allow for
year around use. The existing floor, upper framing and roof would be retained but the series of screen
doors will be replaced with lapboard siding from the ground to about three feet and new vinyl
windows would replace the upper portion.
Standards for East Wayne Street: II Existing Construction, D. Entrances, Porches and Steps:
Required: Porches and additions reflecting later architectural styles and which are important to the
building's historical integrity shall be retained. III New Construction B. Building Materials:
Required: Exterior materials used on a new structure shall be compatible in scale, texture and color
with adjacent structures. Materials used on an addition to an existing structure shall relate to the
existing or original materials of that structure. As much of the original structure as possible shall be
retained so that the addition could be removed with, I mean without, damage to the basic structure
and appearance of the building.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the new enclosed back porch to replace this
make- shift construction, which is not original to the house. It will enhance the appearance of the
house from the rear and it will be in keeping with the scale of the house as well as with the materials
used through out this neighborhood.
The homeowners, John Sitter and Kate Ravin, were present and expressed that the report well
explained their project.
Todd Zeiger: I'd like to make a motion that we approve the Certificate of Appropriateness as
presented. I'd like to incorporate the staff comments in this motion. I move for approval as this
proposed work meets the standards of the district. Tim Klusczinski seconded the motion.
Joann Sporleder asked to correct the reading of the standards to say: "as much of the original structure
as possible shall be retained so that the addition could be removed without damage to the basic structure
and appearance of the building" as the motion included mention of the guidelines. Mary Jane Chase
moved to include the correction for the record. Todd seconded. All were in favor. Shawn Peterson
asked for a revote on the motion with the amendment for the record. All were again in favor, and the
motion passed.
4. 508 Lindsey: 2005-1207 A & B
Catherine Hostetler: The next Certificate of Appropriateness is 508 Lindsey, CoA 2005-1207. This
is a certificate of appropriateness for Part A: Demolition of rear two-story addition and fire escape
Part B: Replacement of replacement windows with Kolbe & Kolbe one -over -one double hung wood
windows; porch rehabilitation: removal of concrete porch floor and metal supports and railing and
replacement with wood tongue and groove flooring, bead board ceiling, columns and spindles;
removal of aluminum siding and painting per HLFI's painting specifications; Removal of second
front door (original front door is still present); In-kind roof, gutter, and sidewalk replacement.
GUIDELINES: Buildine Materials: Whenever possible, the original building materials should be
restored.. Windows, Required: When deteriorated beyond repair, [windows] shall be replaced with
units and trim resembling the original. Windows, Recommended: If new sashes or doors are
installed, the existing or original materials, design, and hardware should be used. Entrances. Porches,
and Stens. Required: When deteriorated beyond repair, existing or original porches, stoops, patios
and steps, including handrails, balusters, columns, brackets, tiles and roof decorations, shall be
retained or.replaced by replicas of the same design or by a design more in keeping with the historic
period of the structure. Porches and additions reflecting later architectural styles and which are
important to the building's historical integrity shall be retained.
RECOMMENDATION. Part A: In its current configuration, the addition dates to 1943. The removal
of this addition would restore the original massing of the American Foursquare. Two original .
windows would be retained and reused after reconstruction. Staff recommends approval. Part B: All
sections of part B are appropriate rehabilitation measures for this non-contributing house. Proposed
changes fall with the Chapin Park Guidelines and Standards. Applicant will have examples of
porches from American Foursquares at the meeting. Staff recommends overall approval of the
project with the porch and rear elevation details to be worked out between the applicant and
Standards and Maintenance Committee and/or Staff.
Doug Merritt and Karen Ainsley, from the Near Northwest Neighborhood Association [NNN], were
present at the hearing.
Douglas Merritt: I am Douglas Merritt, the NNN's new construction supervisor. I have photos to
present. May I approach? It is our intent to restore this American Foursquare to a single-family
residence.
Todd Zelger: I have a quick question. The materials you have passed out ... are you representing that
this would be similar to the porch you are thinking about then? This is a reference. We'll submit this
for the record that that this will be the type of porch. That is why this is being passed down. This is
the type of porch that will be considered for the restoration.
Mary Jane Chase: When you take off an addition like this, what do you do to ground? I'm thinking
of a patio, deck, or ground cover.
Douglas Merritt: Well right now, we are interested in opening up that area for additional green ,
space. It will provide approximately a 25' by 41' area. It will decrease the massing of the house on
the city lot and it will benefit not only that property, but the adjacent properties as well.
Todd Zeiger:. Have you done any investigation of the siding underneath at all, or it is still. I did not
have a chance to drive by. Just wondering if you are going to find the belt -course, the flare.
Douglas Merritt: Right, we have not been able to start any type of investigative work.
Shawn Peterson: As your counsel, I would recommend that if you are going to approve part B, that
you would do it and authorize staff to work out the details rather than the committee, and also when
you do so that it would fall under the current guidelines to have the staff make approvals within the
boundaries of the photos that they presented. In other words, they would not have to come back here
unless staff could not work out a solution with them or they would deviate substantially from the
picture they presented of what they are going to do.
Discussion continued between staff and the Commission members regarding the application of the
standards.
Tim Klusczinski: Can we make an official motion before they have done any investigative to see
what is underneath or beyond, to see what the finished product will be?
Todd Zeiger: I think...I would suggest that that could be incorporated into the conversations about
the porch with the staff, i.e. the belt course we're talking about... because we don't really ... why we
ask ... because we're not really sure what happened when they sided it, if it had a belt course. We
probably know what happened to it. It's obviously not there. So there probably will be some
question of how that should be handled. If we could incorporate that with our comments of the porch
and let staff kind of work through that based on the pictures, because one picture has a foursquare that
is very similar to this one, that has a flared belt course on it. I'm just throwing that out for it seems
appropriate to handle it that way.
I think ... a motion to approve Certificate of Appropriateness 2005-1207, both parts A and B, as
recommended by staff as the proposed work does follow the guidelines for the district and remand the
questions with regard to the exact design of the porch as well as any details that might be uncovered
after the aluminum comes off to the staff to work with the applicant based on the photographs that
were submitted tonight for our review.
Tim Klusczinski seconded the motion. It passed six in favor and one opposed; Joann Sporleder
B. LANDMARK
1. Studebaker Building 30-30A Rescind Interim Protection
Catherine Hostetler: The next item on the agenda is the Studebaker building 30-30A to rescind
interim protection and I am going to turn over to you some reports and letters from the Studebaker
Club and Bob Yapp on the assessment of this building. [Catherine passed out the letter and Bob
Yapp's report.]
Ken Fedder: How are you? My name is attorney Ken Fedder. I have offices at 53600 North
Ironwood Drive. I am here as the attorney for the owner of the building who is with me, Mr.
Abraham Marcus. I would only tell you that it is a very old building; that the HPC has been looking
at it since 1996 and on July 13 of this year at the request of my client I obtained a demolition permit.
The building has been vacant. There is no electricity, no lavatory facilities. The windows are all
gone. There is a total state of disrepair. The HPC got an interim protection order on July 22"d, which
held up our demolition. During that time, I had approved and received approval from the state to
clear the asbestos question, and we are prepared to demolish this building as it is in a terrible state of
disrepair. But, we are on hold pending the rescinding of your interim protection order of July 22"d
Thank you every much and the owner of the building is here with me. It's been inspected by I believe
Mr. Oxian and his Commission; it's been inspected by the Studebaker Commission, and the
consensus is that it would cost in excess of $100,000 to even think about restoring the building.
Thank you.
Lynn Patrick: I have a question about salvage. I went through the building and I did not specifically
ask Bob Yapp if any molding around the doors if that was worth salvaging. Do you have any plans?
Ken Fedder: I don't think there is anything salvageable in the building. If there was a nameplate I
would certainly be willing to donate that to somebody, but it is in such a bad state that we're
concerned about the liability of somebody that breaks in there and we don't think there's anything
that's salvageable insofaras the historic value of the building.
Joann Sporleder: Can you review what the Commission has in fact done with the restraining...
what the building... What I want to ask is: Is the building a landmark or is it in an historic district or a
multiple resource district?
Catherine Hostetler: It is under interim protection. It is not a landmark. It is in the Studebaker
corridor, which is nothing. We have absolutely no claim on this building at all.
Joann Sporleder: I move that we rescind the interim protection for Studebaker Building 30-30A.
Martha Choitz seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.
Ken Fedder stated his appreciation and thanks.
C. NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATIONS
1. Owner comments on Walker's Field Shelter House, Northside Boulevard Riverwall, and
North Liberty Park
Catherine Hostetler: If any representative from South Bend, the County. Council, the County
Commissioners, or the President of North Liberty would like to make a statement regarding these
nominations they are able to do so. We did not receive anything in the mail supporting or rejecting.
Todd Zeiger: So, the record will reflect that there are no comments.
IIL REGULAR BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Catherine Hosteler: There are no minutes from the November 21" meeting.
Martha Choitz asked about the status of application 2005-1012, 1111 Riverside, window replacements.
.Staff is still setting up an appointment to work with the homeowners and the application was withdrawn.
The Commission did have the minutes from the December 14 special meeting to consider.
Tim Klusczinski: I will make the motion that we approve these minutes as is. Todd Zeiger seconded the
motion, and it passed 5-0 with two abstentions; Mary Jane Chase and Joann Sporleder.
Joann Sporleder asked if it was necessary to accept minutes for a special meeting. Shawn Peterson
responded that this is a requirement although they can be limited in scope due to the special
circumstances of the meeting.
B. TREASURER'S REPORT
Catherine Hostetler: There is no treasurer's report other than the financial data you have in your
packets. A brief discussion ensued between Joann Sporleder and the Director regarding these reports.
C. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. President's report:
Lynn Patrick asked for volunteers for the Nominating Committee in addition to herself. Joann Sporleder
and Todd Zeiger volunteered to serve on the committee. I .
D. STAFF REPORTS
1. C of A Approvals; Correspondence
Catherine Hostetler read letters received from Paul Schmidt, Linda Riley, and Derek Dieter thanking the
Commission and staff for their assistance in recent matters. These are attached. Todd also mentioned
how great Paul Schmidt was. He went above and beyond to help Todd, Tim, and Wayne salvage the
interior. They were able to take trim, paneling, and transoms from the Bergen Building.
2. Director's Report (included in the HPC meeting binder)
Catherine also passed out a sheet with the Commissioner's appointing bodies and expiration dates, and
their contact information and 2006 meeting dates.
3. Assistant Director's Report (included in the HPC meeting binder with correction)
4. Legal: Committee Work
Shawn Peterson presented a detailed report to the Commission regarding the requirements for meeting in
committee under the Open Door Law and agreed to provide Commission members with a list/cheat sheet
of Committee work that would require notice before the January meeting.
What cannot be done without public notice is official action, which entails: receiving information,
deliberating, which is discussing in the hopes of making a recommendation or making a vote, establishing
policy, making recommendations, and taking final action, which may be resolutions, contracts, C of As,
or things of that sort.
Lynn Patrick: So my understanding is that this does not necessarily need to be published, just the paper
needs to be informed?
Shawn Peterson: Right, to meet the Open Door Law for a public meeting, you have to give 48 hours
notice to the media outlet that gave you a request for meetings, which for this body means the South Bend
Tribune.
Other matters discussed were: the application of the Open Door Law to the nominating committee,
holding regularly scheduled committee meetings, when a committee can deliberate without notice under a
fact-finding/research function, and what would be considered a meeting, discussion, or a chat over email.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. Update on District Guidelines and Booklets, Resolution 05-02.
Mary Jane Chase: Do we need a resolution number?
Catherine Hostetler: This is resolution number 05-02.
Mary Jane Chase: I move that we accept Resolution 05-02 on the Historic Preservation Commission of
South Bend and St. Joseph County approving changes to standards and guidelines for the Chapin Park
district, accepted as presented. Lynn Patrick seconded the motion. Lynn asked for a roll call vote. Mary
Jane Chase — Yea; Tim Klusczinski — Abstains; Lynn Patrick — Yea; Martha Choitz — Yea; Todd Zeiger —
Yea; Joann Sporleder —Nay; Catherine Hostetler —Yea. The motion passed 5-1-1. Shawn asked that the
standards as adopted be attached to the meeting minutes. The resolution was then signed by the
Commission members.
B. Vote on Amendment to By -Laws: Resolution 05-01
Joann Sporleder: Under Section III, vis-a-vis what our counsel has just been telling us about Open Door
things, it would seem to me that the last paragraph would need to instruct the Advisory Board with it must
adhere to the Open Door Law as part of what they are required to do. [Quoted section of the amendment.]
I think there should be some notice in this that the advisory board should it be created needs to be aware
of the Open Door Law and their meetings must also be made public.
Lynn Patrick: I'd like to ask our counsel that since the Advisory Board does not make a rule and no
opinion or recommendation is binding in any way, do they need to adhere to the Open Door Law?
Shawn Peterson: If you delegate official action. The question is: are you doing that? Shawn provided
the Commission with a few options for the Advisory Board. It could publicly notice the meetings or they
could be research/fact-finding missions with the information then presented to the Commission in a
public hearing as testimony that would not have the weight of a recommendation. Other members of the
public would also be allowed to testify.
Todd Zeiger: We have the option of deciding whether or not it will have the full weight of a
recommendation or not. I'm not sure we need to delay this for another month.
Martha Choitz: I move that we use substitute resolution 05-01 as our guide in establishing an Advisory
Board. Catherine Hostetler seconded the motion and it passed 6-1; Joann Sporleder was opposed. The
Commission members then signed the resolution.
C. Michigan Street Bridge: additional CoA extension
Todd Zeiger moved to provide an extension to the CoA for the Michigan Street Bridge until November
2007. Joann seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
No additional items were heard.
V. HEARING OF VISITORS
Don Sporleder wished the Commission a very Merry Christmas.
VI. ADJOURNMENT: Lynn Patrick adjourned the meeting at 4:05 pm.
Attest:
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Secretary
Historic Preservation Commission
South Bend & Saint Joseph County
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Date
GUIDELINES & STANDARDS FOR
HISTORIC PRESER VA TION
& DEVELOPMENT
PREFACE
The Chapin Park Neighborhood has a long history as a place where communal action and a
spirit of care -taking prevail. In the 1970s neighborly action saved our remaining brick streets
and historic street lamps. Large numbers of homeowners invested time and energy in the
careful restoration of their homes and the preservation of our mature tree canopy. Our history
of community spirit and interest in preservation provided the impetus for the designation of
Local Historic District Status.
The Chapin Park Local Historic District was established by Ordinance No. 9574-05, as enacted
by the Common Council of the City of South Bend on March 14, 2005. The Chapin Park
Neighborhood Association and the Historic Districts Committee of the Historic Preservation
Commission cooperatively developed guidelines and standards adhering to rehabilitation
standards (see b2 — Rehabilitation on page 15). These were modeled after the rehabilitation
standards of other local historic districts in South Bend.
The intent of the Local Historic District Guidelines and Standards is to impress upon property
owners their communal responsibility. In order to ensure that our properties remain the
examples of their kind and historic moment, and that the neighborhood remains aesthetically
intact both on the level of the streetscape and on the level of individual architectural details, we
seek to instill in each other the importance of education and consultation regarding any changes
to property. We do this knowing that this personal interaction both with civic agencies, and
with each other, is one of the things that make our community such a humane, interesting and
dynamic place to live.
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Under the requirements of City of South Bend Zoning Ordinance No. 5565-73, as amended, a
Certificate of Appropriateness (C of A) would be required for any activity in the district which
requires a building permit or which alters the appearance of a building or site, including
houses, garages, and other outbuildings, as seen from the streets around the property. The
guidelines and standards are intended to preserve the way the neighborhood looks as of March
14, 2005, to provide guidance about proper rehabilitation techniques, and to encourage, where
possible, a return to original historic appearance.
Changes made before Local Historic District Status was adopted, as well as paint color, flowers
and landscape vegetation, do not require a C of A. Planting or removal of trees in the yard or
tree lawn does require a C of A, and input from the city forester is often helpful. There is some
flexibility in interpretation, and while decisions of the Historic Preservation Commission are
ultimately binding, they are rendered with consideration, sensitivity, and public input. Any
exceptions beyond the limits of this text are considered on a case-by-case basis.
The Chapin Park Local Historic District Standards Committee carefully examined the
standards, layout, words, and meaning of this document. This Preface is unique among all the
other books in the series, and recognizes and honors the efforts of all who worked on this
committee, and attended these sessions. Please contact the Historic Preservation Commission
to further discuss and explore the philosophy, rationale and methods of preservation.
The Residents of Chapin Park,
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General Definitions
(A) PRESERVATION
Defined in these guidelines as the act or process of applying measures to maintain or
restore the form, integrity and materials of a building, structure or site in its existing or
original condition. It can include stabilization work, restoration or rehabilitation work,
ongoing maintenance and/or prevention of demolition.
(B) PRESERVATION GUIDELINES
An outline of requirements and recommendations which are used as guides in the
determination of appropriateness of proposed work within an Historic District.
The Historic Preservation Commission has established three sets of guidelines — Restoration,
Rehabilitation and Conservation. Each Local Historic District selects one of these at the time
of implementation. This selection is based on the quality and integrity of the architecture and
environment of the district, and upon the goals of the neighborhood organization. The Chapin
Park Local Historic District Steering Committee selected Rehabilitation: Guidelines in 2001.
The preservation guidelines are defined as follows:
(bl) Restoration (ENCOURAGED)
Maintaining the original or unimpaired character of the district as it was at the time of
construction. Any restoration done must return the structure to its original state. Authenticity of
a restoration would require the removal of incompatible exterior elements and the replacement
of all damaged or deteriorated elements with replicas of the same design and materials. New
construction shall conform to the guidelines for defined elements of preservation regarding
height, proportion and building materials. A Certificate of Appropriateness (CoA) applicant
shall be responsible for documenting the authenticity of the proposed work to the satisfaction
of the commission.
(b2) Rehabilitation (ADOPTED)
Maintaining the existing character of the district, and whenever possible returning it to its
original condition. Any rehabilitation would not require the removal of all non -original
materials but would encourage the removal of all such materials, which are incompatible with
the defined elements of preservation for the district. The design of new construction or
alteration would not require the duplication of the original design and construction, but should
be compatible with the existing structures and the district's defined elements of preservation.
The use of original materials or construction techniques would be encouraged, but
contemporary methods and materials would be acceptable when compatible.
(b3) Conservation (NOT ADOPTED)
Maintaining a district in its existing condition by placing guidelines on new construction, and
limiting demolition and moving. The use of contemporary methods or materials would be
acceptable if they are compatible with the defined elements of preservation for the district.
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(C) ELEMENTS OF PRESERVATION
Defined as specific areas of preservation covered within the guidelines. The elements to be
defined for each historic district, with the exception of those with Conservation guidelines, are
as follows:
I. Environment
A. The District Environment
B. The Building Site and Landscaping
II. Existing Structures
A. Building Materials
B. Roofs and Roofing
C. Windows and Doors
D. Entrances, Porches and Steps
III. New Construction
A. Height and Proportion
B. Building Materials
C. Sheds & Accessory Buildings
IV. Safety and Building Codes
A. Building Code Requirements
B. Access for Handicapped or Disabled Persons
V. General
(D) GUIDELINE COMPONENTS
Statements within the guidelines, which specify the requirements and recommendations for the
preservation of the characteristic relationships of the various features which are of significance
to the appearance of the Local Historic District.
"Shall" is defined as an expression of something that is mandatory or must be done.
"Should" is defined as an expression of obligation, something that ought to be done but that is
open to compromise.
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(E) GUIDELINE CATEGORIES
Guidelines for the district will address each of the Elements of Preservation individually within
four divisions of classification. At the time of implementation of an historic district, the
commission will work with the respective neighborhood association to select the desired
category of placement for each of the Guideline Components. These categories are as follows:
(el) Required
Defined as work which shall be done in a restoration or rehabilitation project in order to restore
or maintain the original or existing character of the structure or site.
(e2) Recommended
Defined as work which should be done to help restore or maintain the original or existing
character of the structure or site.
(e3) Prohibited
Defined as work which shall not be permitted in a restoration. or rehabilitation project because
it may have a negative impact on the original or existing character of the structure or site.
(e4) Not Recommended
Defined as work which should not be undertaken in a restoration or rehabilitation project
because it may have a negative impact on the original or existing character of the structure or
site.
The chart below explains the placement of shall and should within the each of the four
categories in the guidelines - required, recommended, not recommended, prohibited.
REHABILITATION GUIDELINES
Required Shall
Recommended Should
Prohibited Shall not
Not Recommended Should not
Existing/ Whenever possible, original
Miscellaneous Retained/Maintained/
Whenever possible, restored
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Chapin Park,
Local Historic District
Guidelines and Standards
I. THE ENVIRONMENT
A. THE DISTRICT ENVIRONMENT
The Chapin Park Local Historic District is a particularly fine residential area located close to downtown
South Bend, the St. Joseph River, Memorial Hospital and Leeper Park. This section is meant to protect
and guide appropriate maintenance of the common areas of the district (i.e. visual landscape and
streetscapes)
Required
Brick streets contribute greatly to the character of the neighborhood. These streets have always been
essentially passenger car thoroughfares. The appointments of the streets (i.e. lighting, curbs, horse
hitches and monuments) should contribute as much as possible to their architectural, historic, and
residential character.
Retention and maintenance of existing brick streets in the district is required. Repair work to fill voids
and gaps must utilize brick paver materials and acceptable installation methods whenever applicable.
When utility work dictates the removal of street sections (pavers), the original materials will be
reinstalled. Brick streets shall be patched with brick pavers. Concrete, asphalt, fillers, and similar
materials shall not be used.
All original streetlights shall be maintained, especially the George Cutter "Park View" streetlights
designed by the Cutter Company for this neighborhood. Present efforts by the Neighborhood
Association and the Historic Preservation Commission to restore "Park View" streetlights to the district
shall continue. Any change in lighting must receive approval of the Historic Preservation Commission.
New or different fencing requires a C of A and shall reflect the style and character of the individual
property and the surrounding environment and properties.
Recommended
The current or historic character of lawns should be preserved. Front yard areas, common lawns, and
tree lawns should remain open. New or replacement trees should be compatible in variety with those
presently growing. Vacant lots should be kept landscaped appropriately while vacant, and may be used
for recreational or residential development.
When replacement of utility poles or power supply lines is necessary, consideration should be given to
underground conduits or utility poles erected along rear property lines.
Prohibited
Existing relationships of buildings and their environments shall not be destroyed by widening existing
streets, applying asphalt or other bituminous coverings, or by introducing new streets or parking lots.
Signs, streetlights, benches, new plant materials, fencing, walkways, and paving materials which are out
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of scale or inappropriate to the neighborhood may not be used. The erection of high walls or barriers,
which would alter the relationship of the houses, shall be prohibited. Utility poles with high intensity
overhead lights shall not be used on main thoroughfares.
B. BUILDING SITES LANDSCAPING, & ACCESSORIES
This section focuses on individual properties and amenities.' Building sites tend to be irregularly
shaped, of varying topography, and with different setbacks with regard to plots. Alleys are generally
behind houses. Landscape accessories like fences are unique to each structure. Chapin Place presents
a unique situation within the district. Applications from properties that have property lines on
Chapin Place will be considered on a case-bv-case basis.
Required
Fencing, walkways, outbuildings, private yard lights, signs (i.e. house numbers) and benches (visible
from the street) as well as trees located in a yard or tree lawn which reflect the property's history and
development shall be retained.
A tree located in such areas shall only be removed if the removal is required due to storm damage,
disease, threatened damage to a structure, or for such other reason acceptable to the Historic
Preservation Commission. Storm damaged or diseased trees should then be replaced with an approved
species at the same or approximate location wherever possible.
Fencing visible from the street in front of the structure shall be open (meaning spaces between the
pickets), and consistent with the historic character of a structure enclosed.
Recommended
New site work should be based upon -actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in
photographs, drawings and newspapers. New site work should also be appropriate to existing
surrounding site elements in scale, type and appearance. Trees in close proximity to a building may
cause structural damage. Owners are encouraged to remove these trees and replace (or replant) them at
a more appropriate location as soon as planting season permits and upon approval of a C of A.
Prohibited
No changes may be made, to the appearance of the site by removing trees, fencing, walkways,
outbuildings or other elements before evaluating their importance to the property's history and
development. Front yard areas shall not be transformed into parking lots nor paved nor blacktopped,
nor enclosed by solid fences, chain link, nor industrial/commercial style fences.
The installation of unsightly large devices, such as television satellite dishes, skylights, or solar panels,
shall not be permitted in areas where they detract from the architecture of a building, are intrusive to the
public view of the building or are highly visibly from a public street, or ruled inappropriate after
Commission review.
Utility poles with high-intensity overhead lights should be installed so that they cannot be seen from a
street. The Commission will evaluate all installations as well as any potential exceptions resulting
from special circumstances, before granting a C of A.
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II. EXISTING STRUCTURES
A. BUILDING MATERIALS
Original exterior building materials in the district include brick, stucco, clapboard, wood shingles, and
brick or stone masonry. In some instances, vinyl, composite and aluminum siding have been applied
over the original material.
Required
Original exterior building materials shall be retained when possible. Deterioration of wood materials
shall be prevented through repair, cleaning, and painting. The existing architectural detail around
windows, porches, doors, and eaves shall be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design when
deteriorated beyond repair.
Masonry, including brick and stucco structures, shall be maintained, and properly cleaned only when
necessary to halt deterioration or to remove stains and shall be done in a method acceptable for the
preservation of the surface: i.e. low pressure water and soft natural bristle brushes. Brick or masonry
mortar joints should be repointed only when there is evidence of moisture problems, or when sufficient
mortar is missing to allow water to stand in the mortar joint. Existing mortar shall be duplicated in
composition, color, texture, joint size, method of application, and joint profile.
When repairing stucco, stucco mixture shall be used. A professional shall make a study of the old
stucco, to determine the exact mixture and underlayment used in the original work. Some repair
methods are not compatible with the original techniques and may cause early disintegration of the repair
work and the original work.
Ample ventilation must be afforded the structure when siding is installed, in order to prevent increased
deterioration of the structure from moisture and insects.
Recommended
Whenever possible, the original building materials should be restored. When maintaining or replacing
original siding is not feasible, aluminum, vinyl, or composite siding may be used. When used over
wood surfaces, this siding should be the same size and style as the original wood. Every effort should
be made to retain the original trim around windows, doors, cornices, gables, eaves, and other
architectural features.
Property owners should contact the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph
County prior to initiating any restoration of rehabilitation effort. [Address and contact information is
listed in the front of the Guidebook.] The Commission is an invaluable source of information about all
facets of rehabilitation and restoration - materials, methods, contractors and the like.
Prohibited
Wood siding shall not be resurfaced with new material that is inappropriate or was unavailable when
the building was constructed, such as artificial stone, brick veneer, asbestos or asphalt shingles.
Sandblasting or the use of harsh detergents shall not be used on masonry including brick, stucco,
limestone, flagstone and sandstone. This method of cleaning erodes the surface material and accelerates
deterioration.
Repointing shall not be done with a mortar of high Portland cement content which can often create a
bond that is stronger than the building material. Usage of Portland cement can cause deterioration as a
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result of the differing coefficient of expansion and porosity of the historic masonry unit and the mortar.
This most often results in serious damage to adjacent brick.
Unpainted masonry surfaces shall not be painted unless they had been painted originally. Paint shall
not be removed from masonry surfaces by any means that damage the surface.
Not Recommended
Waterproof or water repellent coatings or surface consolidation treatments should not be used on
masonry surfaces unless required to solve a specific problem that has been studied and identified.
Coatings are frequently unnecessary and expensive, and can accelerate deterioration of the masonry. .
Mortar joints, which do not need repointing, should not be repointed. Wood siding should not be power -
washed.
B. ROOFS AND ROOFING
Roof shapes in the district encompass all the various designs found in residential structures: hipped,
gabled, gambrel, flat, and combinations of these. Roofs are covered with a variety of materials such as
asphalt, asbestos, wood and slate shingles as well as clay tiles. Residences in most cases have wood
fascias with gutters and downspouts. The fascias of some vinyl or aluminum sided houses are covered
with the same material.
Required
The existing shape and type of materials of the roof shall be retained. All architectural features, which
give the roof its essential character, shall be retained, including dormer windows, cupolas, cornices,
brackets, chimneys, cresting and weather vanes.
Recommended
The original shape and materials of the roof should be restored. Particular effort should be made to
retain materials such as slate, tile, and other unique materials not commonly found in new construction.
Roof covering which is deteriorated beyond repair should be replaced with new material that matches as
closely as possible the original in composition, size, shape, color and texture. Gutters and downspouts
are often a necessary adjunct in order to prevent deterioration of the ' structure; they should be
maintained whenever possible or replaced with a style comparable and suitable to the architectural
period.
Prohibited
Nothing shall be done to change the essential character of the roof as viewed from a street by adding
architectural features or large unsightly fixtures, or by using materials inappropriate to the style of the
house. The roof shall not be stripped of architectural features important to its character.
Not Recommended
Overhanging eaves, soffit, brackets and gables should not be covered or enclosed when adding siding to
a building.
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C. WINDOWS AND DOORS
Window and doorframes are in most cases wood and vary depending upon the style of the home. Many
are double hung windows with wood trim and sills. Brick structures have stone sills and brick lintels.
In some cases where aluminum siding has been applied, the window and door trim has been covered.
About half of the structures in the district have aluminum storm windows, the other half have wood
storm windows.
Required
Original windows and doors shall be retained including sashes, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass,
pediments, hoods, and hardware. When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and
trim resembling the original.
Recommended
Wood storm windows and doors painted or finished to match the original should be used but should not
damage existing frames. If new sashes or doors are installed, the existing or original materials, design,
and hardware should be used. When metal storm doors are used, they should be painted, anodized or
coated to match the existing. When awnings are used they should be of canvas material.
D. Entrances, Porches and Steps
Most houses in the district have either an open or enclosed porch across the front. Most porches have
either hip or gabled roofs or are covered by the main roof of the house.
Required
When deteriorated beyond repair, existing or original porches, stoops, patios and steps, including
handrails, balusters, columns, brackets, tiles and roof decorations, shall be retained or replaced by
replicas of the same design or by a design more in keeping with the historic period of the structure.
Porches and additions reflecting later architectural styles and which are important to the building's
historical integrity shall be retained.
RECOMMENDED
When enclosing porches for heat conservation or for other reasons, it should be done in a manner that
does not alter the architectural or historical character of the building.
Prohibited
Front porches, stoops, patios and steps that are important to the building's style and development shall
not be altered or removed; if in need of replacement, see above Required section. See also Section IV
B. Access for Handicapped or Disabled Persons.
Not Recommended
Original porch details should not be replaced with materials representing a different period or style from
the original.
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E. MECHANICAL SERVICES
The majority of the structures within the district have oil or gas heat, and have brick chimneys through
the roof. Some houses have one or two window air conditioners.
Required
Required mechanical systems shall be placed in areas that will result in the least possible alteration of
the structural integrity and physical appearance of the building.
Recommended
Solar collectors and TV dishes should be placed in the rear of the property and shielded by shrubbery
and landscaping. Window air conditioners and exhaust fans should be installed at the rear or an
inconspicuous side window. Original lighting fixtures should be utilized whenever possible.
Prohibited
Holes shall not be cut through walls or roofs in areas that can be seen from the street to accommodate
air conditioners or other mechanical equipment.
Not Recommended
Exterior electrical and telephone cables should not be attached to the street elevations of the building.
III. NEW CONSTRUCTION
New construction includes any new building or structure built within the boundaries of the historic
district, or any new addition to an existing building. New construction should be designed considering
the appearance, scale, styles, and setbacks of the other buildings in the neighborhood. New work may
be contemporary or may suggest motifs from historic buildings in the district.
A. HEIGHT AND PROPORTION
The majority of the structures in the district are two stories in height, and have square or rectangular
plans. There are several houses that have "L" or "T" shaped or rambling ground plans. There are a
few single story cottages and one and one and a half story bungalows. The most prevalent facade
proportions are: 1:1 and 1:2, height to width ratios.
Required
The height of a new structure and its height to width proportions shall be consistent with adjacent
buildings in the district. The building height shall be no greater than that of the tallest existing structure
and no less than that of the lowest existing structure in the same block. Facade proportion shall be
established by permitting no structure with a facade wider or narrower than those existing in the same
block. Additions to existing buildings shall be related in height and proportion to the existing structure.
Recommended
Design of new construction should be compatible in character and mood to the building or
neighborhood.
Prohibited
Additions that would add new height or change the existing facade of a building and change its scale
and architectural character shall not be constructed.
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Not Recommended
New stories should not be added nor existing stories be removed which would destroy important
architectural details, features, and spaces of the building. Any style or period of architecture that is
incompatible with the existing should not be permitted in the new additions.
B. BUILDING MATERIALS
Wall materials in the district range from brick, stucco, wood clapboard and shingles, and aluminum,
vinyl and fiberboard/composite siding.
Required
Exterior materials used on a new structure shall be compatible in scale, texture, and color (as pertains to
masonry) with adjacent structures. Materials used on an addition to an existing structure shall relate to
the existing or original materials of that structure. Also, as much of the original structure as possible
shall be retained so that the addition could be removed .without damage to the basic structure and
appearance of the building.
Recommended
Alternative or composite siding may be used when it is the only feasible alternative. This siding should
be compatible with the original size and style and with the materials of other buildings in the district.
Prohibited
Inappropriate materials such as asbestos, asphalt, cast stone, or artificial brick shall not be used.
Not Recommended
Glass blocks should not be used. Concrete block should not be used for anything other than the
foundations.
C. SHEDS AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
Required
Sheds and accessory structures (gazebos, decks, doghouses, playhouses, fountains and small reflecting
pools, outdoor sculpture, children's play equipment, etc.) shall be located at the rear of the property and
as unobtrusively as possible while preserving historical relationships between the buildings, landscape
features, and open spaces. Proportions and materials shall conform to those required for new
construction.
Recommended
Accessory building designs should be compatible in character and mood to the residence and the
neighborhood.
Prohibited
Prefabricated metal sheds shall not be used.
Not Recommended
Prefabricated wood composition sheds should not be used unless they conform to all other guidelines
and standards.
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IV. SAFETY AND BUILDING CODES
A. BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS
Required
Building code requirements shall be complied with in such a manner that the existing character of the
building is preserved.
Recommended
Local building code officials should be consulted to investigate alternative life safety measures that will
preserve the architectural integrity of the structure. Variances for historic properties should be
investigated.
Prohibited
Construction of new stairways and elevators that would alter important architectural features and spaces
is prohibited.
Not Recommended
Fire prevention equipment should not damage the appearance or fabric of the building.
B. ACCESS FOR HANDICAPPED OR DISABLED PERSONS
Typical Accessibility Solutions:
Install handrails.
Vertical or inclined lift.
Regrade area around entrance.
Portable or,fixed ramp.
V. GENERAL
A. Buildings in the district should not be demolished except where a building poses a threat to the
public safety, and demolition is the only alternative. Documentation of interior and exterior features of
the original buildings, especially -homes rated as historically significant, is encouraged. Measured
drawings and photographs may be submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission for safekeeping
and future reference.
B. A Certificate of Appropriateness is required before moving any building or structure. The moving of
a building within, out of, or into the district is discouraged; however, moving is preferred to demolition.
Buildings incompatible with existing structures in the historic district shall be prohibited.
C. Any rehabilitation work shall not be such as to change a building to a style dated previous to its
original style.
D. In planning rehabilitation projects, an architect or contractor experienced in preservation should be
consulted.
E. There shall be a liaison committee consisting of five (5) property owners in the district. The
committee's responsibility will be to work with the residents of the district and the Historic Preservation
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Commission (See Appendix D).
F. All guidelines will be reviewed and updated, on the recommendation of the liaison committee, every
five years after the two-year first review, with ongoing consideration and respect given to Temple Beth -
El's exemption with regard to demolition or removal Certificates of Appropriateness.
G. In the case of structures located within the district, which are designated individually as Landmarks,
the most restrictive guidelines shall apply.
H. Existing easements and codicils in property owners' abstracts shall remain in effect.
I. There is excepted from the general provisions of paragraph A and B of Section V. General, a partial
exception for the future property acquisitions and uses by Temple Beth -El, 305 W. Madison Street,
South Bend, Indiana. Temple Beth -El is currently located on the east half of the block bordered by
Madison, Lafayette, Marion and William streets. The west half of this block is within the confines of
the Chapin Park Local Historic District. Temple Beth -El currently owns, through a trust, a lot in the
west half of this block and may acquire in the future other lots in the west half of this block for the
purposes of additional buildings, grounds or parking for expansion of its campus. Temple Beth -El and
its trusts shall maintain any structures or property in the west half of aforesaid blocks consistent with
these guidelines unless and until Temple Beth -El decides to demolish any structures or buildings. In the
event that Temple Beth -El wishes to use such land in the west half of the block for Temple purposes, it
shall notify the Historic Preservation Commission and seek a Certificate of Appropriateness for the
removal of any buildings or structures in the designated area. Such Certificates of Appropriateness will
not be denied nor unreasonably delayed if Temple Beth -El follows the demolition or removal
procedures set forth in this paragraph. Upon grant of said Certificate of Appropriateness by Historic
Preservation Commission, Temple Beth -El may demolish or provide for removal of said buildings.
Temple Beth -El may demolish the structure(s) and clear the land, provided that first the structures, be
offered for sale and relocation, and publicly advertised at a price of One Dollar ($1.00) with the
relocation expenses to be borne by the buyer. The structure shall be offered for sale and relocation for a
period of not less than one hundred eighty (180) days. This time period may be extended by up to an
additional sixty days (60) at the request of the Historic Preservation Commission or the Chapin Park
Neighborhood Association Board. This paragraph shall not constitute a waiver of any of the zoning or
building code sections of the South Bend Municipal Code applicable to these properties. This waiver
will only apply to Temple Beth -El while it owns the property. This waiver does not apply to any other
properties in the district.
VI. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
Enforcement of the preservation guidelines and standards for the historic district is made possible in the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, ordinance No. 5565-73, as amended and the Historic
'Preservation Commission's Preservation Plan.
The Historic Preservation Commission may petition the Building Commissioner to use the legal means
available to him/her to force the maintenance and/or repair of any building or structure within the
historic district in accordance with the intent of this ordinance.
This ordinance, however, does not prevent the ordinary maintenance and repair of any building or
structure which does not involve a change in any exterior feature, nor does it prevent the reconstruction,
alteration, demolition, or moving of any building or structure which the Building Commissioner or
other official has determined to be a hazard to public safety.
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Property owners wishing to do, or have done, any work affecting the exterior of their building or land
must apply directly to the Historic Preservation Commission on the form prescribed by the Commission
(see Appendix A). The Historic Preservation Commission shall issue a Certificate of Appropriateness
before commencement of any construction, reconstruction, alteration, demolition or moving of any
house or structure within the historic district boundaries (see Appendix A). The Historic Preservation
Commission will accept applications for Certificate of Appropriateness only from the property owner.
In making its determination, the Historic Preservation Commission shall consider three factors: first,
appropriateness of the proposed work to the preservation of the building and district; second, the
detriment to the public welfare if the proposed work is permitted even though it is not deemed
appropriate; third, the potential hardship that the denial of the Certificate of Appropriateness would
cause the applicant.
Where the Historic Preservation Commission deems it necessary, the commission may petition the
Common Council for a temporary delay in the issuance of the required permit(s) for proposed
construction, reconstruction, alteration, demolition, or moving for the purpose of preparing an historic
preservation plan for a building or district. Such a request shall be for a specified period of time. In no
case may the delay granted by the Common Council exceed one (1) year, but the Commission may
petition the Common Council for a continuance of any such delay in accordance with the same
procedure as for the initial petition.
The Commission will review the application and either issue a Certificate of Appropriateness or else
deny the application, stating in writing the reasons for such denial. Upon such denial the applicant may
appeal to the Common Council.
VII. MINIMUM MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
All Landmarks and all contributing structures located in an historic district shall be preserved from
decay and deterioration, and shall be maintained in good repair and kept structurally sound. The owner
or other person having charge or control of Landmarks and property in an historic district shall not
allow or permit deterioration from defects or conditions which, in the judgment of the commission,
produce a detrimental effect on the character of the district as a whole or the life and character of the
Landmark, structure or property in question, including but not limited to:
A. Deterioration of exterior walls or other vertical supports causing conditions such as splitting,
leaning, buckling, crumbling, visible cracking or similar conditions;
B. Deterioration of roofs and other horizontal members causing conditions such as sagging, splitting,
buckling, crumbling, holes, missing shingles or similar conditions;
C. Deterioration of external chimneys causing such conditions as listing, settling, bulging, crumbling,
holes, loose or missing materials or similar conditions;
D. The deterioration or crumbling of exterior plasters or mortar;
E. The ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roofs and foundations, including broken windows
and doors;
F. The peeling of paint, rotting, holes and other forms of decay;
G. The lack of maintenance of surrounding environments such as fences, gates, sidewalks, steps, signs,
accessory. structures and landscaping;
H. The deterioration of any feature so as to create, or permit the creation of, any hazardous or unsafe
condition or conditions.
The commission shall give notice to the owner or person in charge of the structure, by certified or
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registered mail, of each specific instance of failure to maintain or repair. A copy of such notice shall be
sent to the Code Enforcement Department. The owner or person in charge of such structure shall have
twenty (20) days to respond in writing by identifying specifically the corrective or remedial steps to be
taken. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall not be required for such repair unless such repair results in
a change in. the design, form, proportion, mass, configuration, building material, texture, location or
external appearance of any structure .or part thereof. In the latter circumstance, a Certificate of
Appropriateness shall be required (HPC Policy; adopted 12-16-91).
VIII. EMERGENCY REPAIR PROVISION
In the event of any catastrophe causing serious structural damage, the following corrective actions are
suggested.
Contact the Historic Preservation Commission offices for advice and to see if a C of A is
necessary. Repair work with the existing materials would not require a C of A. In-kind
replacements of severely damaged material would be able to be approved by the Commission staff
within a day.
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t - I
DENIAL OF CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
AND AGREEMENT REGARDING PROSECUTION
The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County (the
"Commission"), by a vote of 7 to 1, at its meeting held on November 21, 2005 at 7:30
p.m., has denied the Certificate of Appropriateness No. 2005-1104A (the "COA No.
2005-1104A!') submitted by John and Diana Matthias ("Petitioners") for the removal of
Scamozzi capitals at 840 Park Avenue, South Bend, Indiana (the "Historic Premises")
and their replacement with Doric capital (the "Alterations")'.
After a duly held public hearing, the Commission denied COA No. 2005-1104A
for the reasons stated by the Commissioners at the hearing. Such reasons are set forth in
the attached transcript and staff reports referred to by the Commissioners and include, but
are not limited to, the following:
1 The South Bend Common Council passed Ordinance No.9574.05
designating the Chapin Park area as an historic district (the "Chapin, Park
Historic District") on March 14, 2005. , � I i
2. On March 14, 2005, Historic Premises had three (3) full Scamozzi capitals
and two (2) half Scamozzi capitals.
3. Section 21-13.02(e)(1), the Historic Preservation Commission Ordinance
of South Bend,and the Chapin Park Historic District guidelines, each
require that owners of structures in a historic district obtain a certificate of
appropriateness from the Commission before action is taken to construct,
reconstruct, alter, demolish or move any exterior feature. of any building,
structure or use.
4. Neither the Petitioners nor their contactors attempted to file an application
for a certificate of appropriateness with the Commission ortoobtain a
building permit for the Alterations prior to commencing work on the
Historic Premises, and the Petitioners' contractor performed the work
without a certificate of appropriateness or a building permit.
5. That Scamozzi capitals are unique and significant to the Historic Premises,
as they had been a part of the Historic Premises for at least 70 to 75 years
if not since its origin.
6. That Scamozzi capitals provide a feminine style that matches the pointed
and feminine lines of the Historical Premises.
7. That Scamozzi capitals, which are unique and significant as opposed to the
I Alterations, were common to Free Classic Queen Anne houses in the
Chapin Park Historic District constructed from 1890 to 1909, as many,
including the Queen Anne Inn, had such terra cotta capitals.
8. That Scamozzi capitals were popular in the Chapin Park Historic District
and the near westside of South Bend and their loss would prevent the
preservation of a historically significant brand of architecture of that era.
9. The substantial architectural significance of the Scamozzi capitals at the
Historic Premises and in the Chapin Park Historic District is a factor that
weighs against the proposed Alterations.
10. Based on the evidence presented, the replacement Doris capitals are not an
appropriate replacement for the Scamozzi capitals for this Free Classic
Queen Anne style house in the Chapin Park Historic District.
11. Replacement Scamozzi capitals are available and may. be used in a manner
that does not cause undue hardship to the Petitioners, as evidenced by the
staff's testimony and the Petitioner's previous replacement of a damaged
Scamozzi capital in 2001.
12. , There is no substantial public benefit weighing in favor of allowing the
Alterations, despite their inappropriateness.
The Certificate of Appropriateness No. 2005-1104A is,l�iereby DENIED.
klistoric Preservation Commission of
South Bend & St. Joseph County.
Attest
Because the Alterations may be removed and replaced with Scamozzi capitals in
the future without harming the Historic Premises and ' because of the special
circumstances of the Petitioner, in particular the economic hardship that may result from
removing the Alterations and installing the proper Scamozzis, the Commission hereby
covenants and agrees not to prosecute this violation of the District's standards, contingent
upon the following circumstances: (i) the Petitioners from this point forward seek
certificates of appropriateness prior to the commencement of any work for which a
certificate of appropriateness is required; (ii) the Petitioners faithfully abide by the rules
and regulations of the District; and (iii) the Petitioners forever waive their right to appeal
the above denial. This agreement regarding the above denial shall in no way be relied
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upon by the Petitioners or any other person when considering future certificates of
appropriateness, including, but not limited to, a certificate of appropriates involving the
repair or replacement of the Petitioner's Alterations. This agreement shall bind any
future owner or operator of the Historic Premises. , A _
South Bend & St. Joseph County
Attest
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.The Petitioners, as the owners of the Historic Premises, hereby agree and consent
to the above -denial, agreement regarding said denial, and the findings and conclusions
contained therein.
Diana Matthias, Petitioner
Jahn Matthias, Petitioner
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