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AGENDA OF THE JANUARY 24, 2005
COMMISSION MEETING `��
Regular Meeting 7th Floor — County -City Building
Monday, January 24, 2005 7:30 PM
U A. 106 Review of Studebaker Corridor and 1/3/2005 DNR Letter
B. Chapin Park Ordinance referred to Area Plan for 2/18/2005
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. SouthHold Awards Strategy Meeting 1/20/05 @ 5pm
B. 115 East South Street/Fire Damage and Demolition Possibility
VI. HEARING OF VISITORS
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS
Symphony House@1243 E. Jefferson: 9-4 Porch Workshop 1/29
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL
II. PUBLIC
HEARING
A.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
1.2004-1229 Eutzler-Hollingshead Cemetery
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2.2004-1230 Leeper Park
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LANDMARK 68286 Miami Mr. and Mrs. Roeder
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REGULAR BUSINESS
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. November, 2004
2. December, 2004
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TREASURER'S REPORT
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. President's Report: Committee Assignments
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STAFF REPORTS:
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1. C of A Approvals; Correspondence
A. No Staff Approvals
B. Oliver Inn Letter re: Facade Easements
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C. Director's Report: 2005 Goals
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D. Assistant Director's Report: Gumwood Area; Wayne's Elm Report
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2. Legal
A. Letter to Mrs. Washington on 619 Sherman mailed 1/11/05 RRR
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IV.
OLD BUSINESS
U A. 106 Review of Studebaker Corridor and 1/3/2005 DNR Letter
B. Chapin Park Ordinance referred to Area Plan for 2/18/2005
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. SouthHold Awards Strategy Meeting 1/20/05 @ 5pm
B. 115 East South Street/Fire Damage and Demolition Possibility
VI. HEARING OF VISITORS
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS
Symphony House@1243 E. Jefferson: 9-4 Porch Workshop 1/29
STAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Date: 01/12/04
Application Number: 2004-1229
Property Location: Dragoon Trail & Downey Street
Property Owner: Penn Township Trustee, Michael Hayes
Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark
Rating: Eutzler-Hollingshead Cemetery, Significant
APPLICATION ITEMS:
Professional cemetery restoration by DNR approved restorer, John Walters. Cemetery and headstones
will be documented before and after the work. Detached headstones will be matched with the proper
bases, cleaned, and properly reattached.
PRESERVATION STANDARDS
G. [Building] Site and Landscaping.
1. Required. Major landscaping items..., which reflect the property's history and development shall
be retained.
2. Recommended. New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of
the property...
3. Prohibited. No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing major landscaping
items... before evaluating their importance to the property's history and development.
RECOMMENDATION
The proposal seeks to restore the proper historic placement of the headstones and monuments for as much
as 70 % of the cemetery. As many of the headstones are lying in "patio" formation, this conscious effort
to properly restore the headstones to the correct position would certainly improve the cemetery and return
it to its proper configuration.
Though specific details regarding the techniques used to reattach the headstones have not been included, it
seems this restoration project will properly document the restoration's procedures and would follow
proper restoration techniques.
Staff happily recommends approval of Application No. 2004-1229, the restoration of the Eutzler-
Hollingshead Cemetery at Dragoon Trail and Downey Street in Penn Township.
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ADDENDUM TO
Application No. 2004-1229
Eutzler- Hollingshead Cemetery
On January 13, I spoke to John Walters, the cemetery restorer, about his
techniques. He often provides his expertise to the DNR/DHPA for lectures and seminars,
has worked in cemeteries across Indiana and Michigan, and follows the Graveyard
Association's recommendations for proper treatments and remedies to restore broken
headstones.
He cleans the stones with ammonia and water, and not with abrasive cleaners or
wire brushes. Once the stone is clean, he will match the mortar mix to the stone and use
the appropriate epoxies depending upon the stone composition. The mortar mix he uses
to fill voids to inhibit further water damage and decay is: white Portland cement,
hydrated lime, and marble or limestone dust.
Mr. Walters has surveyed the Eutzler-Hollingshead cemetery, finding 7-8 rows,
the original cemetery lane, several slotted bases with fragments, and large holes that had
been excavated and refilled with dirt and pieces of headstones many years ago. These
pits will be excavated and the headstone pieces will be matched to the proper grave.
When completed, the cemetery will be 75 % restored to its historic configuration.
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Application
—FOR—
Certificate of Appropriateness
Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend Bc St. Joseph County
125 S. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, Indiana 46601
Mailing Address: County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana 46601
Phone: 574235-9798 - Fax: 574-235-9578 • EmaiL historicOn-dchiana.org
Website: http://co urtitymichiana.org/historic/ -
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OFFICE USE ONLY»»» DO NOT COMPLETE ANY EMAIE.S rr)V-AtNFf) IN THIS R= »»» OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received ,..2.11 7 O�j Application NumberZ O O 4 - l2,ot9
Past Reviews: ED YES (Darr of tssr Review)
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National Landmark National Register District (N.me)
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Proposed Work: ❑ In-kind C] Landscape E] New f--] Replacement (not in-kind) 0 Demolition
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John "Walt" Walters is a professional who views Pioneer Cemeteries as museums. His
passion for his work is seen by the outcome. He has traveled the State restoring
cemeteries and educating people for nine years. He is respected by State Legislators and
the DNR as an expert in his field.
When a stone is moved from where it is today, and then placed where it was originally
meant to be, it is documented. First a picture is taken where the stone is now setting,
followed by a picture of where it should be. There is also documentation as to why it was
moved. In other words a case is trade in writing for the placement of the stone.
Many of the stones in this cemetery were placed in a "patio" type setting. They were just
laying face up in a comer of the yard. I believe this was done to make it easier for
mowing. A large majority of these stones were fragments.
It is Penn Township's intention to restore this cemetery to the best of our ability. It is
projected that the cemetery can be 70% restored at a cost of $30,000.00. This work
should be completed in May so that we may have a proper ceremony for Memorial Day. I
hope to work with the Historic Preservation Commission in planning this ceremony. I'm
confident that you will be impressed with the before and after pictures of this project, and
share with me in giving back the respect deserved by those who started our community.
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STAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Date: 01/12/04
Application Number: 2004-1230
Property Location: 800 N Michigan Street (Intersection of Lafayette Blvd & Riverside Drive)
Property Owner: City of South Bend, Board of Parks
Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark/ National Register Cultural Landscape
Rating: 0/13
APPLICATION ITEMS:
Permanent installation of an odor abatement — passive mediator filter scrubber system in Leeper Park
PRESERVATION STANDARDS
9.2.4: Alteration of existing or addition of new spatial organizational features will be considered if they
do not alter the basic concept of the historic landscape design.
9.2.10. Additions of vegetation materials and features should consider ... screening intrusions...
9.2.14. Intrusive views or new construction may be screened with compatible fencing or plant material.
9.6.14. Any new installation of any type may be considered if the alteration does not alter the basic
concept of the historic landscape design.
RECOMMENDATION
In November, staff approved a temporary 60 -day trial of the scrubber system. Its purpose is to reduce
odor billowing up from the sewers near the river. The Waterworks Department has reapplied for
permanent installation of the scrubber system.
The system is located on the east side of a mechanical systems dock (concrete block pad with piping
surrounded by a green chain fence) near Lafayette and Riverside Drive. It is a sizable black cylindrical
drum, about 6.5 feet tall and 3.5 feet in diameter.
As the system has been temporarily located near the mechanical system dock and is well contained near
the dock, it does not significantly alter the spatial organization of the park, if at all, change circulation
patterns, or dramatically add to the existing visual intrusion of the mechanical systems upon the views and
vistas of the park and the St. Joseph River.
Presently, there are herbaceous shrubs growing in front of the concrete block pad to obscure its functional
form. The standards recommend that intrusions should be screened with compatible plant material.
Perhaps, this recommendation could be implemented for the scrubber system as well.
Staff finds that the scrubber system is acceptable with due consideration of the Leeper Park Landscape
Guidelines. Staff recommends approval of Application No. 2004-1230, the permanent installation of
the scrubber/ odor control system, and encourages the planting of a few screening shrubs around
the odor control cylinder.
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 a F=574-2359578 • Email: I+Lsloric@niiclum,a.org
Website: http://mmmunitymichiana.org/historic/
A Certified Local Government
OFFICE USE ONLY»» » DO NOT COMPLETE ANY ENTRIF..S CONTAINED IN THIS BOX» »» OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received %n1. 30• O'/ Application Number- o o d - /230
Past Reviews: � YES (Datta/last seam) E] NO
Staff Approval authorized by: Title:
Historic Commission Review Date: 0/ ' G2- ' 019
Local Landmark n Local Historic District (Name)
[-]National Landmark National Register District (Name) Laryc_ 2 PgzK .
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Certificate of Appropriateness:
Denied ❑ Tabled ❑ Sent To Committee E] Approved and Issued
DATE
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Address of Property for proposed work: o4 LaPkye)Ee Mvl at Ague✓.3;de Dr,ae
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Name of Property Owner(s): (Please Print)'. i l / v DF :5o.4'f, (3e J
Address of Property Owner(s): 0A,• of Sc,.d Ll �c n.•f I _),]-7 W14 J -e' G'sow Qer•t+ 13/x.
Contractor(s)Name: -SO-4" Rand CAu:rDm. o.4 -a1 q aervica_c
Contract Company Name: .34m e as a NZ1r/e
Contractor Address: .3113 lri%i vers i& Drive
City. _Sn;- fbL 13trtvt ; _11SA) yt�cr,a R Phone: !�_7`/ a2774S/7
Current Use of Building: ND -Se'waje S4rujurr,
(Single family - Midd-Family - Cmmuemial - Guverrwrenl - brduslrial - Vnenrd - etc.)
Type of Building Construction:
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Proposed Work: ❑ In-kindLandscape gNew E]Replacement (wl in -kine) [] Demolition
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Catherine Hostetler - Odor Control Filter in Leeper Park
From: "Ken Zmudzinski" <kzmudzin@ci.south-bend.in.us>
To: <chostetl@co.st-joseph.in.us>
Date: 12/28/04 9:43 AM
Subject: Odor Control Filter in Leeper Park
CC: "Gary Gilot" <ggilot@ci.south-bend.in.us>, 'Jack Dillon" <jdillon@ci.south-bend.in.us>, 'Jason
Durr" <jdurr@ci.south-bend.in.us>, 'John Livingston" <JLIVINGS@ci.south-bend.in.us>, "Patrick
Henthorn" <phenthor@cLsouth-bend.in.us>, "Shannan Miller" <smiller@ci.south-bend.in.us>
Catherine,
Please let me know what I need to do, with regard to the HPC, to make the odor control filter in Leeper Park a
permanent addition to the River Crossing structure at the end of Lafayette Street.
I believe the 60 day trial for the filter ends on January 14, 2005.
The filter seems to be treating odors well down by the Leeper Park area. However, some odors are still
noticeable along the street as one travels up the hill to the California/Leeland/Riverside intersection.
We may be able to install some control valves in the sewer to help keep this odor from escaping to street level
through catch basins. These control valves will be out of sight, so I assume there is no need to petition the HPC
for that installation. Please let me know if my assumption is not correct. Thank you.
Kenneth E. Zmudzinski
Director of Wastewater
City of South Bend, WWTP
3113 Riverside Drive
South Bend, IN 46628
Phone: 574 277-8515
Fax: 574 277-8980
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December 10, 2004
Mr. and Mrs. Roeder
68286 Miami Road
South Bend, IN 46614
South Bend and St. Joseph County
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
227 WEST JEFFERSON BLVD.
SOUTH BEND, IN 46601-1830
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Roeder,
Phone: 574-235-9798 Fax: 574-235-9578
e-mail: historic@michiana.org
A Certified Local Government Catherine D. Hostetler, Director
On Wednesday, December 8, 2004, the Executive Conunittee of the Historic Preservation Commission met to discuss the plans for
your landmarked home at 68286 Miami. We had an in-depth discussion concerning the current state of your home's exterior and
of your plans to contract a 900 square foot addition to the rear and side of your home to create a larger dining area and a more spa-
cious first floor full bath.
This proposed addition to your home was denied at the Historic Preservation Commissions August meeting. Commissioner Jerry
Udjak has since had several conversations with you and your architect, Tom Rupard during which revised plans were to be given to
Jetty for our December 8 meeting. Since he did not receive the new plans the Executive Committee had no alternative but to up-
hold the denial of your COA #2004-0804-1. The reasons for the denial are that the proposed addition would obscure too much of
the original landmark's characteristic gabled ell form and shape. Basically, the addition would overwhelm your farm house.
The commission shares your concerns about the paint failure. However, vinyl siding would only make matter worse by trapping
moisture and rotting your walls The deteriorating siding should be replaced where needed with clear #1 cedar siding that matches
your original siding.
The water problems causing the paint failure and siding deterioration could be traced to improper roofing but are more than likely
being caused by the gutters and downspouts being overloaded with leaves and not draining properly. Also contributing to the water
problems are the cracks and gaps in the mortar of your fieldstone foundation. These should be filled and repaired as soon as possi-
ble. Unfortunately, your lovely porch is showing signs of deterioration as well.
We would encourage you to speak with Tom Rupard about a plan to stabilize the structure of your home before even considering
putting on an expensive addition. We would be willing to work with you and Tom to develop sensible and economic solutions to
these problems and could recommend products and techniques. We look forward to hearing from you and working with you in the
future to preserve your home.
Sincerely,
Catherine D. Hostetler, Director Julie Schutte, Assistant Director
Cc: Tom Rupard
South Bend Building Department _ 6� q IZY
Mary Jane Chase (Secretary)
Martha Choitz
Catherine Hostetler
COMMISSIONERS
Gerald Ujdak (Treasurer)
Lynn A. Patrick (Vice President) Diane Wrobel-Illes
Joann Sporleder (Architectural Historian) John Livingston (Attorney)
STAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Date: 08/06/04
Application Number: 2004-0804
Property Location: 68286 Miami Road
Property Owner: Robert and Wendy Roeder
Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark
Rating: Outstanding/ 13
STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT
The George Seifer family built this neo -Jacobean vernacular farmhouse, probably in the 1880s. George Seifer
emigrated from Alsace, France in 1822. In 1855, Siefer moved to Saint Joseph County. Seifer was a well-
known and respected farmer and stock dealer in Union Township. He and his wife Mary Conrad Seifer raised
eight children. The farm and the house remained with the Seifer family until 1941 when George Cronkite
purchased the property.
In 1980, Ottomay Long gave the Commission her consent to proceed with local landmark designation for the
1880s vernacular farmhouse, several outbuildings, and property. In 1991, Ottomay Long's estate was put up
for auction; HPC notified the auctioneer regarding its legal status as a landmark. In 1997, then -Director David
Duvall spoke to the Roeder's, the present owners, informing them of the preservation standards for local
landmarks.
This farmhouse has many architecturally significant elements including the cruciform plan; wrap-around front
porch with turned posts, frieze spindles, and gables; elegant eaves; cornice boards with crown molding; comer
boards with capitals; and the many extended window openings with classical entablatures. The older sections
of the house have stone foundations; brick was used later to shore up the porch and enclosed porch addition.
The shed roof addition has a ruble foundation and the same siding treatments as the original house. Staff
concludes that this portion of the building was probably a summer kitchen later attached to the house.
APPLICATION ITEMS:
Demolish contributing enclosed porch and metal roofed summer kitchen additions
Remove many original window openings
Construct new addition to east side of the house (38 %2 ` by 39')
RECOMMENDATION
The main purpose of landmark status is to protect the character defining features of an historic building or
site and the investments and time many owners have contributed to the stewardship of the historic
property. The Siefer farmhouse has been well maintained for over one hundred years.
The house and the property have changed during its history, but those changes have acquired their own
significance and have added to the historic character and educational value of the structure. I refer
specifically to the summer kitchen addition and the enclosed porch addition, which mark the evolution of
this farmhouse. Often, summer kitchens were separate from the main house to keep the cooking smells
and the unpleasant heat from the fire out of the house during hot weather. As living patterns changed,
summer kitchens were added to the main house. The frugality of early America lent to the reuse of the
buildings and the joining together of structures to add space with out the use of new materials.
Though staff and the Commission have found additions to be appropriate to certain historic landmarks,
staff finds this proposal inappropriate to the historic character of this farmhouse.
It should be remembered that the Landmark Guidelines state "the Commission [HPC] has the authority to
determine the architectural merits ... of any proposed treatment, renovation, or addition to a historic
landmark (Page 3)." Upon consulting the local landmark preservation standards, staff has found the
addition is inappropriate for the following reasons:
A.) According to the local landmark standards, "a modification which involves the removal of a
part of the landmark should be considered under demolition (page 3 section C.);" and
"Historic landmarks shall not be demolished (page 4 section D)." The proposed addition plan
calls for the demolition of the summer kitchen addition and the enclosed porch addition.
These additions are contributing elements to the house and singular examples of a particular
period in the home's evolution. [Refer to staff comments above.]
B.) Also, the proposed addition design does not employ i.) the proportions of the existing building,
ii.) the ratio of wall space to window opening, and iii.) the dimensions of the window opening
used for the original building or either of the contributing additions. Instead, the proposal
seeks dual double hung windows, square single light windows where elongated double hung
windows currently allow much light to enter the house, and casement windows. The addition
would have much more wall space without windows compared to the existing and original
design of the house (See page 3 section Q.
C.) The addition design does not reference the existing structure's proportions, wall to window
opening ratio, and historic character defining features (page 3 section C; page 4 section 2)
D.) If a future owner were to remove the addition, restoration of the existing configuration, and
exterior walls and window openings would be impossible.
On a more practical note, though the present configuration of the rear portion of the house does present
awkward rooflines and massings, it does provide as much ventilation and sunlight as possible to the
rooms of the house.
For the reasons above, staff recommends denial of this application: the demolition of the summer
kitchen and enclosed porch addition, the removal of contributing window openings, and the
construction of the proposed addition.
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historic preservation commission
of south bend and st. joseph county
Mr. Bob Roeder ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
68286 Miami Rd.
Breman, IN 46506 south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 235-9798
March 20, 1997
Dear Mr. Roeder,
Pursuant to our telephone conversation of this morning I am transmitting the
several enclosed items. Included is a copy of the survey data card from the
Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory survey conducted in 1975 which
originally identified this site. The site was subsequently designated as a
Local Landmark in 1980 with the full consent its owner, Ottomay Long. Also
enclosed is a copy of the correspondence provided .in 1991 to David Rousch of
Time Realty for him to use in informing prospective purchasers of the property
of its Landmark status. If somehow this information was not communicated to
you from your seller, you may have reason for complaint against him for
failure to disclose this. This correspondence includes some additional history
of the property which may be of interest to you.
I am also enclosing technical Preservation Briefs on exterior paint problems
and on the use of synthetic sidings in historic buildings and a reprint from
Old House Journal on insulation which may assist your understanding of the
problems at: your property and the possible remedies. Most often, paint
adhesion problems are related to high moisture levels inside the walls. This
commonly occurs following improper installation of insulation in exterior
walls. If this is the cause of your particular paint problems, installation of
additional thermal and moisture barriers such as siding over the existing
material will only exacerbate the problem by trapping the moisture inside the
wall, leading to subsequent mildew and rot which are very detrimental to the
structure in a long-term sense. The other most common cause of paint failure
is the accumulation of layers of paint of different chemical composition (oil
versus latex, etc.) which are incompatible and therefore fail..
With regard to your comment that you feel the house is yours and that you may
do with it as you please; there are many restrictions to the use and
development of property legally created through zoning and other statutes and
ordinances. In St. Joseph County Local Landmark historic designation is one
such restriction. You should have been made aware of this designation and its
limitations upon your negotiation to purchase. I look forward to meeting with
you next Wednesday to observe the conditions at the property first hand.
Yj�urs..truly,
David B. Diivall R.A., Director
cc: John Oxi.an - President, HPC
enclosures
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historic preservation commission
September 5, 1991
of south bend and st. joseph county
Mr. David Rousch
Time Realty
902 S. Twykenham
South Bend, 46615554
Dear Mr. Rousch,
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, Indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798
Please find enclosed the letter to successful bidders regarding
the local landmark status of 68286 Miami Road, a copy of the
county ordinance declaring the property a landmark (which
includes the legal description of the property covered by the
ordinance), and a brief history of the farmstead's original
owner.
I hope this information is useful to you in your endeavors to
sell the property. Please call if I can be of further
assistance.
Sincerely.
Jim Pastor
Survey Manager
THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
OF SOUTH BEND & ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
MONTHLY MEETING
MINUTES
December 20, 2004 4th Floor, Council Chambers, County -City
Building, South Bend, IN
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
STAFF ABSENT:
Lynn Patrick, Martha Choitz, Gerald Ujdak,
Joann Sporleder, Mary Jane Chase, John Oxian
Diane Wrobel-Illes
Catherine Hostetler, Director
John Livingston, City Attorney
Julie Schutte, Assistant Director
ALSO PRESENT: Don Sporleder, Tom Price, Kolin
Hodson, Chuck Simon, Lynda Simon, Rabbi
Steve Leapman, Geoff Newman, Larry and
Margaret Porter
I. CALLED MEETING TO ORDER
JOHN OXIAN: Called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
II. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: (See staff report attached to C of A). Homeowner, Tom
Price was present.
Joann Sporleder asked the homeowner what size trees they are planning on planting.
Tom Price stated that they had not picked out any particular trees yet; however, they
would like to have trees that gave off a significant amount of shade. Joann Sporleder
suggested that the homeowner pick a tree for the tree lawn that is a fairly good size tree
so that it cannot be knocked over or pushed over by passing persons or cars, etc.
LYNN PATRICK: I move that we approve application 2004-1201.
GERALD UJDAK: Seconds the motion and it passes unanimously.
III. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(Not completed yet)
B. TREASURER'S REPORT
(Nothing to report)
C. COMMITTEE REPORTS
JOHN LIVINGSTON: We met with Temple Beth -El and Chapin Park Neighborhood
Association and interested neighbors within the district to try and come up with some sort
of compromise that would allow Temple Beth -El to expand in the future if such need
ever becomes apparent.
The west side of the block where Temple Beth -El is located will have its own
standards to allow for a possible removal of certain buildings at such times when Temple
Beth -El acquires those buildings and then decides that they need more room on their
campus for educational buildings or other buildings.
If they purchase a building they agree to take care of that building and keep it up to
standards until such time that they would have to use it for their temple purposes. They
shall then follow the normal procedure of filing for a C of A, which is spelled out in the
city code as well as in the state law.
The Indiana Code also provides that to demolish a building or to remove a building
within the confines of a historic district one must seek a C of A. Upon the grant of this C
of A, Temple Beth -El then would have a certain period to advertise the sale and
relocation of these properties. The preferred method is that these historic structures be
moved rather than be demolished. They would offer these buildings for $1.00 dollar with
the relocation expenses to be borne by the buyer. The structures would be offered for a
period of not less than 180 days with the possible extension of an additional 60 days at
the request of the Historic Preservation Commission or the neighborhood organization.
This paragraph would not constitute a waiver of any of the zoning or building code
sections of the South Bend Municipal Code. It would apply only while Temple Beth -El
owns these properties. If these properties should be sold to someone else then the waiver
would not apply. It would also apply if Temple Beth -El were to move; then the waiver
would expire. This particular section is in paragraph I of section 5, the general section of
the Chapin Park Local Historic Preservation Guidelines.
There was also a small change to paragraph F, which would read: "All guidelines
will be reviewed and updated upon the recommendation of the liaison committee at least
every five years with on going consideration and respect given to Temple Beth -El's
exemption with regard to demolition or the removal of Certificates of Appropriateness."
We have worked on this since September and I believe that we have come up with a fair
solution for this. (See legal department interoffice memorandum and staff report
regarding Chapin Park Historic Preservation District & Temple Beth -El Developments in
meeting packet).
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Mr. Newman, from Temple Beth -El, and Kolin Hodson, a member of the Chapin Park
Board and a liaison for the NNN, and the Rabbi Steven Leapman for Temple Beth -El
spoke in favor of the proposed Chapin Park Historic District and thanked everyone who
had worked so hard to make it possible.
JOANN SPORLEDER: I move that we accept the legal department interoffice
memorandum dated December 17, 2004; which is an amendment to the Chapin Park
standards.
MARY JANE CHASE: Seconds the motion and it passes unanimously.
JOHN OXIAN: I would now like a final motion to pass our recommendation to the
Common Council for their adoption of the Chapin Park Historic District.
JOANN SPORLEDER: I so move.
MARTHA CHOITZ: Seconds the motion and it passes unanimously.
D. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
1. Districts Committee: Chapin Park and Temple Beth -El
2. Executive Committee Report: Meeting 12/08/2005
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: This is the executive committee that was held on
December 8`h, concerning 68286 Miami Road, local landmark.
This has been an issue with the commission since last August. Gerald Ujdak has put
in a lot of hours and time working with the family that owns this property to try and get
them to understand that their issues with their property are not going to be resolved by
putting on a very expensive addition onto a house that is already failing. He has had
limited success with them.
Julie and I constructed a letter at the direction of the executive committee and we
sent it out to the family. We have not received a response yet. We sent a copy to the
homeowner, which you have in your meeting packet. We also sent a copy to the person
she has been using as an architect so that he would understand what the issues were and
would have a copy of the same documents she has. We have not received a response
from him either.
We also sent a copy of this letter to Gary in the building department so that if
anyone were to try and pull any permits they would be aware of what was going on and
could check and make sure that there weren't any additions being put on the house with
out the homeowners first getting the proper permits.
What the homeowners basically want to do is put on a very elaborate addition to a
house that has severe water damage and foundations issues.
GERALD UJDAK: The addition that they are talking about is approximately nine
hundred square feet. It would involve a great deal of alterations, movement of the septic
system, etc. The porch also needs rebuilding. It is a charming house from the road; but,
when one gets closer to it one discovers that is has suffered from a lack of TLC for many
years and has serious problems. I don't think that these homeowners have a handle on
how much money it is going to take to do this work.
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: The recommendation of the staff was basically to stabilize
the existing residence. They need to take care of those issues first before they start to
consider putting on additions to the house.
The second issue that the executive committee addressed was the preservation plan.
John Oxian and I are going to work together to get that organized, along with John
Livingston, so that we can present it back to the Historic Preservation Commission in
March.
E. STAFF REPORTS
1. C of A approvals; Correspondence
2. Grant status: Brochure approved
3. Legal Report: Chapin Park language -- (refer to item 1 under
Committee Reports)
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: We have approved at least six C of A's for in-kind
replacements since our last meeting. We have one open issue and that is 115 E. South
Street. This is the house that is in Taylor's field that had a fire. The structure is very
difficult to go into to get an evaluation. I have a picture of it that Wayne took. Joann
Sporleder and Wayne Doolittle were supposed to have gone out to get an assessment of
the house. We have not received their reports back yet.
The grants have all been approved for the brochure and the money has been
encumbered for our part to get the districts grant done. We have the money set aside for
the final printing of the surveys and the excess monies. I am working with Suzanne
Stanis to get a new memorandum of agreement drawn up to reflect the additional
$6,700.00 dollars that we are going to spend to do the resurvey.
Julie Schutte and I took Virginia O'Hair out to lunch on Thursday at Tippecanoe
Place and gave her a certificate of appreciation for all of the work she has done and for
the time she has served on the Historic Preservation Commission. She was also happy tc
be invited to sit on the Southhold Awards Committee and stated that she would be very
happy to continue to serve on that committee.
John Oxian asked that a motion be made that a C of A list of all staff approved properties
be attached to the minutes every month.
MARTHA CHOITZ: I so move.
MARY JANE CHASE: Seconds the motion and it passes unanimously.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
1. Chapin Park Resolution
2. Preservation Plan
3. Southhold Awards 2005 set committee meeting
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: What we need to do is activate the Southhold Awards
2005 Committee. We do have the Palais Royal and we do have a date set for May 21,
2005. We just need to work on recipients of the southhold awards, getting a speaker,
and setting the menu. This year we will be charging a nominal fee of $10.00 for the
breakfast.
V. NEW BUSINESS
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: Joann Sporleder's term as the commission's historian is
going to expire this month. A motion needs to be made to have her reappointed for
another three-year term.
MARY JANE CHASE: I will make a motion that Joann Sporleder be reappointed to serve
another three years as the Historic Preservation Commission's architectural historian.
LYNN PATRICK: Seconds the motion and it passes unanimously. Joann Sporleder abstains.
John Livingston informs commission members that the Morris Civic Auditorium is in the
planning and design stages for a new marquee for their building.
VI. HEARING OF VISITORS
Don Sporleder reported on the Regional Greenways Corridor Planning efforts and would
invite the commission and perhaps the staff to participate in the next planning session for
this regional greenways work shop that will be held January 25`h at 2:00 pm. at the nature
center at Bendix Woods County Park. As you recall this is an effort to work with the
national parks service and the counties across the northern end of the state from Lake
Porter, LaPorte, St. Joe, Elkhart, LaGrange, Marshall, and including our neighbors up
north since that river corridor we have runs into Michigan as well, so Berrien and Cass
counties will be involved also.
The state of Michigan has just developed a Heritage River Trails Program and the
first segment of this identified Heritage River Trails goes from Colon through Three
Rivers. A fifty -mile segment has been set. This is an effort to identify those Heritage
River Trails through that state and I would submit that we have right here some very
effective heritage elements with our St. Joseph River and the connection with the LaSalle
linkage across the section of the county over to Kankakee. I would again encourage and
include the identification of our historic places, those natural resource elements, and the
water trials would be an important part of it.
Larry and Margaret Porter, homeowners located at 917 Leland Avenue, briefly
stated reasons why they were against Leland Avenue being included in the Chapin Park
Historic District.
VII. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
GERALD UJDAK: The election of officers for the year 2005 occurred as follows:
Lynn Patrick — President
Martha Choitz — Vice President
Mary Jane Chase — Secretary
John Oxian — Treasurer
GERALD UJDAK: I move that these positions be approved.
JOANN SPORLEDER: Seconds the motion and it passes. John Oxian abstains.
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS
LYNN PATRICK: I move that we adjourn the meeting.
GERALD UJDAK: Seconds the motion and it passes unanimously.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:45 PM.
THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
OF SOUTH BEND & ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
MONTHLY MEETING
November 15, 2004
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
MINUTES
4`h Floor, Council Chambers, County -City
Building, South Bend, IN
Joann Sporleder, Martha Choitz, Mary Jane
Chase, John Oxian, Gerald Ujdak
Lynn Patrick, Diane Wrobel-Illes
Catherine Hostetler — Director
Julie Schutte — Assistant Director
John Livingston — City Attorney
ALSO PRESENT: Kathy Oxian, Don Sporleder, Douglas Gibson
I. CALLED MEETING TO ORDER
JOHN OXIAN: Called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
H. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
1. 2004-1028; 742 Sancome Avenue; tree removal/trim
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: (See staff report, pictures, letter from city forester attached to C of A).
Homeowner, Kathy Oxian was present.
Joann Sporleder stated that the elm tree should not be cut down and should be allowed to grow.
John Oxian stated that one of the reasons the elm tree should be cut down is because it is too close to
his outside well. Martha Choitz asked if any new trees were going to be planted to replace the ones
that were going to be cut down. Kathy Oxian stated that she was not planning on planting a new tree
where the silver maple tree was because the space is too small, and also because there is already a
nice maple tree growing a short distance away from where the silver maple tree is now.
MARY JANE CHASE: I will make a motion to approve application No. 2004-1028, the removal of
an elm and a silver maple at 742 Sancome.
GERALD UJDAK: Seconds the motion and it passes. Joann Sporleder and Martha Choitz opposed
the motion.
2. 2004-1101; 1025 Hudson Avenue; Landscape
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: (See staff report, site plan, pictures, attached to C of A). Homeowner,
Douglas Gibson was present.
Douglas Gibson briefly described to commission members the major improvements that he has
already had done to his property.
MARTHA CHOITZ: For application number 2004-1101, I move that we follow the staff
recommendations for the approval of all parts of the landscape plan noted on the application.
JOANN SPORLEDER: Seconds the motion and it passes unanimously.
B. HEARING OF VISITORS
DON SPORLEDER: I have one note to share with the commission relative to some of the historic
natural resource areas, the river, and some of the other greenway related items. There is an effort
underway to develop a planning charette early next year and the preliminary sessions are at St.
Patrick's Park.
There is one on the docket tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. There will be people from Elkhart, La Porte,
Porter, and even Lake county, as well as Berrien County, Michigan, coming together just to explore
the notion of developing a regional planning charette to impress the whole issue of greenways, and
that includes historic trails and waterways trials as well as some of the historic woodlands and walk
ways along the state.
For some of the commission who are interested, I am sure you would be welcome at the Round
Barn tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. to participate. The plan is that the Greenway charette is envisioned to
be undertaken early next year, certainly before June of 2005.
III. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Not completed)
B. TREASURER'S REPORT (Nothing to report)
C. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Chapin Park Meetings at Temple Beth El & NNN
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: Members of the commission met with the staff on three separate
occasions. Twice we met at Temple Beth El to go over their issues with the boundaries and
standards. We then had a mock C of A session at NNN at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, the fourth of
November, that lasted until after 10:00 pm.
We were addressing people's building projects to see how the standards would apply to different
kinds of situations. It was very productive and very helpful to the neighbors and I think we laid a lot
of fears to rest with the Temple Beth El people and the Chapin Park residents. We are still in
negotiations with them. We have some compromised issues that are going to be addressed at a
meeting date that is conducive to all parties for November 22"d at 4:30 p.m.
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This meeting will be held at HPC office and will consist of John Livingston, Teresa Sedlack,
and from the Temple Beth El there will be Geoff Newman, David Merkin, and staff, and any
commission members who wish to come. This meeting will be regarding the Temple Beth EI /
Chapin Park boundaries and standards issues.
D. STAFF REPORTS
C of A Approvals; Correspondence: Public Relations WPA/Parks,
Board of Public Works and Landmarking Status Report; Cornelius
O'Brien Main Street Conference in Madison
JULIE SCHUTTE: Staff has approved a few in-kind siding replacements; most of them were vinyl
and vinyl window replacements for vinyl windows. There were several in-kind roof replacements
for flat and shingle roofs.
Staff also approved a temporary roof treatment for 511 South Michigan Street, because it had
gaping holes coming in. The roof that they are putting on is like a shed type roof over this
commercial building and it is not visible from the street, because it slopes down from the parapet
wall back towards the alley way.
Staff also approved the trial use of an order abatement scrubber system in Leeper Park. It is a
system which fits inside a sewer pipe or manhole to reduce the odor that neighbors have smelled in
the park area. This will be a sixty day trial period and they will be coming before the commission to
reapply if it does work.
Staff also approved the cleaning and shrub trimming in a Bronson street alley in Edgewater.
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: In the month of November we put on a presentation to the Parks
Department with Gloria June Griff. She tried to increase the parks department employees'
appreciation of the WPA and the PWA projects. It was very successful. They had a lot of
questions and were very attentive listeners. I think we are going to start working a lot more closely
with some of the people in the Parks Department as a result of this.
Also in conjunction with this, we wanted her to put in a submission for new field resources of
South Bend and St Joseph county proposal for study. We also wanted to know what her estimate
would be so that we could ask for the commission to study this and see if they would like to commit
those funds so that they could be encumbered before year end. (See report enclosed in meeting
packet).
MARTHA CHOITZ: I move that we notify the necessary people that Glory - June Greiff is very
much our choice in handling and having the WPA sites investigated and researched again, and for
her completion of an application for the National Register Listing.
GERALD UJDAK: Seconds the motion and it passes unanimously
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: The other item that you have in your meeting packet is about the
lamppost lighting project. The project has been very successful for them and they have been able to
immediately approve fifteen applications in historic districts for these lampposts by using the form
we had proposed to them. They were very happy we were able to cooperate with them and work
with them on getting this done.
JULIE SCHUTTE: The resolution for Mr. Clark, the owner of 401 E. Indiana Avenue, is ready to be
sent to the Common Council. Staff is also ready to send an inquiry letter to the owners of 1606
Ewing Avenue to see if they would be again interested in landmarking their home as a local
landmark. Staff has also prepared letters of inquiry to the owners of The Round Barn in Union
Township, the Peter Schaffer Farm on Roosevelt Road, and the Schaffer Farm on Miami Road.
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: The staff and Mary Jane Chase went to the Cornelius O'Brien—Main
Street Conference in Madison. This is the first time they have combined the two. I would urge the
commission if they know anyone in the Planning Departments in the various parts of the city or
Economic Development to go to this conference; because they have a lot of resources and a lot of
neat ideas that would dove -tail quite nicely with what Historic Preservation is trying to do to
revitalize downtown.
I have my report and Julie's report and Mary Jane has her report; but, unfortunately, we didn't
make copies of her report, so we will have it for you in our next meeting packet. The green copy is
Julie's report and the white copy is mine.
We all went to different workshops so that we could come back with the most information
possible.
JOANN SPORLEDER: I suggest that a redraft of your reports could be sent to the appropriate city
agencies to increase their awareness of the O'Brien -Main Street Conference; Staff should also
attempt to send in a bid for the conference's return to South Bend.
2. Grant status: Brochure approved; Decennial Survey of City &
County new estimates
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: We had our brochure approved last month and we are waiting for the
contract for the printing from Rink's. We expect to have that before the end of the month so we can
again get Rink's started on that district's brochure.
We also have the ten-year survey of the city and the county. There is going to be a double
printing of those. Final ETA basically of this project is going to be in 2006; possible even 2007.
There will be two printings; thus, they have increased the cost because of the two printings and it is
going to be $6,000.00 to $8,000 dollars more than what we anticipated, and we have taken care of
that as well.
I also have a contract for Wayne Doolittle and a contract for the transcription services for the
Commission Secretary to sign. Kathy Oxian can sign hers, and we can give Wayne his contract
tomorrow, so that we will be able to get purchase orders and encumber those funds in our budget for
next year.
3. Legal Report
JOHN LIVINGSTON: I talked with the deputy prosecutor this afternoon and he informed me that
Mr. Ed Talley has reimbursed $17,000418,000 dollars of the monies that he has taken from the
Historic Preservation Commission. Mr. Talley was given a year's probation with some personal
community service.
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Right now the money is sitting in the county clerk's office, and I need to have it moved over to
John Lentz's office so that it can be put into a fund specifically for HPC use.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
1. US 31 Section 106
JULIE SCHUTTE: Catherine and I attended a meeting on November 5`h at Lakeville School.
Wientrout and Associates, the historical consultants for MOT, Bernadette and Lockmuller and
Associates, the engineer and design team for MOT, Walmark Archeology and Federal Highway,
and a few other consulting parties attended the meeting. They discussed their new preferred route,
which is the hybrid of G and EX.
The maps I passed out to you earlier come in six sections from North to South. (Julie used the
enclosed maps in the meeting packet to explain to commission members the direction in which the
proposed route would travel). They have also discussed how they would put in access roads for
emergency service vehicles.
The only historical property eligible for the National Register that would be potentially
impacted would be the Bunch Farm on Pierce Road. The way in which it would be impacted is that
there is currently a two-lane road in front of the home and in order to turn the road into an access
route for the highway they are planning on widening it. If they widen the travel lanes, it would still
be a two-lane road; but they would also add a shoulder. If this were to be an adverse impact to the
property then they would add a jog into Pierce Road so that they would not have to take any property
from the farmhouse or right-of-way. If it were determined that this would not adversely impact the
property then they would add a jog to the road and the state would probably save a great deal of
money.
INDOT determined that with this preferred route there would be fewer historic impacts, no
section 4-F litigations. The total cost of the project is about $200,000,000.00 dollars for St. Joseph
County alone.
2. Chapin Park Resolution
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: The president of Chapin Park Neighborhood Association wrote both
John Oxian and me, requesting that this issue be tabled until next month; pending the outcome of the
meetings with Temple Beth El.
3. Preservation Plan Review
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: Everyone has received their preservation plan and should be
reviewing it so that we can collect them at the end of the year or early next year.
JOHN OXIAN: I would like commission members to read through the Preservation Plan Booklet
and let me know if they have any suggestions so that I can call a meeting and then I can take it down
to the Common Council before the year is up and ask that the amendments be made so that when we
put ours together for next year it will be ready.
4. Southhold Awards 2005
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: We have secured and made a deposit for the use of the PaWs Royal
for May 2151. We are going to be calling a committee meeting on this. I have estimates for the
invitations; hold the date cards, and response cards, and also the menu. This year I do believe we are
going to be charging for the breakfast, a nominal fee, to help defray the expenses. We still need to
get a speaker, so Southhold Awards Committee needs to kick into action at the end of this year or by
the beginning of next year at the very latest.
5. Policies and Procedures of HPC from July 2004
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: John requested that the policies and procedures of the HPC from July
2004 be included under this portion of the meeting.
JOHN OXIAN: You have already given your tentative approval for this, and now I would like to
have your official approval for the final copy that all of you have reviewed and given your input for
so that I can put this into the Preservation Plan as well. I would also like to change the title to read
Streamline HPC Commission Meetings and Operation.
GERRY UJDAK: I move that we adopt this set up procedures and policies and that it be included in
the Preservation Plan.
MARY JANE CHASE: Seconds the motion and it passes unanimously.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. 2005 Budget Process
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: The budget process is moving forward. In order to get the legal
announcement notices to the department of the South Bend Tribune I am going to need to ask for
meeting dates. We have got two exceptions at the beginning of the year. Martin Luther King Day is
January 17`h and Presidents day is the 21". If you decide on when you would want to have those two
meetings I can do two things to get that list to the tribune staff and also give that to Patty Godsey so
that we can try to reserve this room for next year.
2. Taskforce — Old House Journal Article
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: There was an article in the Old House Journal called Recycle, Train,
and Save. I wanted to get the approval of the commission to pursue the development of this type of
program in the city of South Bend and the South Bend Community School Corporation to be a joint
effort between Historic Preservation, Historic Landmarks, South Bend Heritage, and the Near
Northwest Neighborhood Association. The Commission gave Catherine their approval to proceed
with this project.
3. Christmas Party
Commission members discussed when they would like to have a Christmas Party. No definite date
was set.
vI. ANNOUNCEMENTS & MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS; ADJOURN
GERALD UJDAK: I will make a motion that we adjourn the meeting.
MARY JANE CHASE: Seconds the motion and it passes unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
December 29, 2004
Governor Joe Kernan
Indianpolis, IN
RE: Property at 630 W. Washington St.
South Bend, IN
Parcel 18-3047-1793
Dear Gov. Keman:
We are asking an urgent favor of you in hopes you will be able to intervene in some way
on our behalf. We ran into Luther Taylor yesterday and I asked if he thought it was a
good idea to contact you. He urged us to do so in hopes you could help us out with a
phone call to the appropriate parties on our behalf.
We know that there were thousands of people affected this year with the increase in
property tax. We know we are not alone in our shock and dismay at the drastic increase
we received on our property tax. (Our tax bill in 2001 was $3,040. Our tax bill for 2003
was $10,072.) However, there is no doubt in our minds that this property should reap
some tax relief due to 1) the historic significance of this property; 2) the fact that the
fagade was donated to the Historic Preservation Commission; and 3) the large amounts of
money it takes to preserve the appearance of the property. Other homes in our area, that
are classified the same grade as ours (B) have received a significant Obsolescence
Depreciation percentage. Some of them are the Queen Ann Inn at 420 W. Washington
(10%), the home of Alan Larkin at 627 W. Washington (18%), The Cushing Manor Inn at
508 W. Washington (15%) and the apartments at 803 W. Washington St. (across from the
Northern Indiana Center for History (66%). The last two structures also have fagade
preservation easements with the Historic Preservation Commission as well. It just
doesn't make sense to us that the more you spend on your property to maintain it, the
more you get taxed on it. Why do those that let their properties deteriorate get the higher
percentages of depreciation? Where is the tax benefit to those of us who take pride in out
properties and want it to look it's very best? Why doesn't someone care about small
mom and pop businesses trying to make a living in this old downtown historic district?
We appealed the decision with the Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals on the
advice of John Voorde. Since he was no longer the Portage Township Tax Assessor
(much to our dismay) he did file a form 130 for us with his recommendation for a 70%
THE OLIVER INN
BED & BREAKFAST
630 W. Washington St.
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Phone (219) 232.4545
Fax (219) 288-9788
E -Mail: oliverOmichiana.org
Website: http://michiana.org/users/oliver m
economic obsolescence figure. Were he still in that office we believe we would have
received a fair amount of obsolescence depreciation, if not the full amount that he
recommended At least he understands the situation we are in of maintaining an older
historic property such as the Oliver Inn, and what it means to have donated the fagade of
this structure for the public good. We have attached copies of the original Deed of
Easement; an opinion regarding conservation easements from the Commissioner, Dept. of
Local Goverment Finance State of Indiana; a letter from the Historic Preservation
Commission, a copy of John Voorde's recommendation on Form 130, plus a letter from
us which we presented to the appeals board on September 2, 2004. We had another
meeting with them around the end of September in which we were represented by Jamie
O'Brien, Attorney at Law. Mr. O'Brien presented figures on our past income and
expenses to try to provide the information which the Board had requested. He and John
Voorde both advised that it wasn't in our best interests to provide our tax statements for
the past seven years, which seemed an invasion of our privacy and unnecessary for
obsolescence depreciation determination. Now, on December 23, after waiting almost
three months, we received a final decision from the Appeals Board (through our attorney,
nothing was sent to us) stating that they declined to provide any fiuther reduction to our
property's assessment. Mr. O'Brien stated that "frankly, I am shocked at this
determination". We are enclosing copies of that determination as well.
We feel that we have been treated unfairly. We have gone to great expense and effort to
bring the value and beauty of this historic property up, which enhances the entire
neighborhood. At the very least we would think that there should be some type of tax
relief, especially since other structures iu our neighborhood at the same Grade B are
receiving some consideration. We understand the reasons why the State changed their tax
assessments and the need for additional revenue for our city, but believe that there are
also viable and legal ways of providing some consideration for old historic homes such
as this one. We are not located in Granger with million dollar homes surrounding us.
We know that the authority is given to the county tax assessors to make determinations to
address the differences in some areas of the county versus others and to allow
considerations where warranted. We just don't understand why the current Portage
Township Tax Assessor, Rosemary Mandrici, refuses to consider any deprecation
allowance for our property. She even stated in the last Tax Appeals Board meeting that
she could probably give us at least a 10% allowance. And, according to the Historic
Preservation Commission letter, that should only be the minimum. It states "You will
note that the amount of the reduction in property taxes justified by a preservation
easement is generally determined by the tax assessor, and is not always automatically
10%." (Please see paragraph 5 of her letter dated November 25, 2003 attached.)
We are requesting that you intercede for us in some manner. We know your time is
limited and that you are a very busy man and we are just one local homeowner/business
that needs help. We would surely appreciate any help you can offer. If you are not able
to address this issue, would you kindly pass it on to someone else who can?
Thank you, Governor Kernan, for your anticipated response or any suggestions you may
be able to offer. We wish you and Maggie a healthy and happy New Year and happiness
and prosperity in your new endeavors.
Best regards,
Richard & Venera Monahan
The Oliver Inn
888-697-4466
cc: Mayor Steve Luecke
Fire Chief Luther Taylor
John Voorde, City Clerk
Jamie O'Brien, Atty. At Law
Historic Preservation Commission, South Bend v
Indiana State Historic Preservation
Attachments
HPC Goals for 2005
111 (.YI I�:TE I FI I
1. Chapin Park ST
2. LaSalle Street IT
3. German Township ST
4. Bronson St/Sunnymede LHD LT
5. River Park/Mishawaka LHD LT?
PUBLIC RELATIONS
1. SouthHold Awards 5/21 ST
2. District Guideline Printing ST
3. Landmarks/Districts/GIS Project IT
4. Newsletter ST
5. Webpage ST
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
1. Liaison Training Course/Packets/Meetings IT
2. Grass Roots groups for Historic Schools and Districts Ongoing
3. HFLI/Bob Yapp's Presentations 4-6 per year; also demos/workshops with
Lowes or Home Depot, Menards ST
4. Real Estate Brokers Historic Homes/Districts and Landmarks; partner with
HFLI IT
RELATIONS WITH OTHER AGENCIES/DEPARTMENTS
1. Develop project with DTSB, SB Heritage, HFLI, HPC and Com. Dev.
RE: South Michigan Street National Register District aka Fat Daddy's
IT/LT
2. Meet with new School Board RE Historic Schools and Buildings ST
3. Develop with Bob Yapp for SBCSC the Rehab/Salvage NPO Program
In Progress/LT HPC draft sent
PROJECTS:
1. PWA-WPA Research/Site Assessments for possible NR Nomination
In Progress
2. Districts Brochure Grant In Progress
3. County -City Survey & Resurvey Waiting for Confirmation
INTERNAL
1. Office Reorganization Work in Progress
2. Office Procedure Manual Work in Progress
3. Picture Project IT
4. Wayne/Code/Building Dept./Standards Enforcement Work in Progress
5. Webpage ST
6. Easements IT
South Bend & Saint Joseph County
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Summary Report of Local Landmarks
In Harris and Clay Townships
December 31, 2004
INTRODUCTION
In general, you will be seeing and reading descriptions of historic farmhouses with Landmark
status referred to as Greek Revivals or Italianates. This in itself is important; it reflects some
very significant trends in American history and life from the decades prior to the Civil War and
those of the 1870s and 1880s.
The Harris Prairie/Harris Township area is one of the oldest areas settled by pioneers of
European decent in Saint Joseph County. The fertile prairie and close connection to early trails
and roads - such as the Old Chicago Trail - attracted these people seeking a prosperous
livelihood. The existing historic homes, schools, and cemeteries remind us of the rich and
successful life to be found on this prairie in 19`h century America.
Residences built in the Greek revival style were the first consciously designed structures in this
area (see the Folimer-Kownover Homestead). They bespeak the settlers' desire for a civilized
lifestyle with all the trappings of a stylish homestead similar to those constructed in the east,
from where many settlers had departed. They also remind us that the area had matured enough
to support lumber mills and yards and also the production of brick.
The preference for the Italianate style of architecture in the 1870s and 1880s indicates that the
taming of the wilderness had been completed and now the gentlemen farmer could not only
enjoy and display his wealth and tastes but also enjoy the refinements of life. The shift had been
completed from struggling to make a living to a lifestyle that incorporated the arts and some
advantages of city living, and increasingly more modem conveniences and modes of
transportation for goods and ideas.
We are very fortunate to have such a fine collection of Greek Revival and especially Italianate
farmhouses in St. Joseph County.
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Architectural Features:
• 2 stories, brick construction
• Hipped roof with bracketed cornice
• Several porches w/ posts and
Victorian details
• Rectangular and arched windows
• Bay window with brackets
Architectural Features:
• Mainly brick construction
• Frame wing with verandah
• Gable roof lines
• Cornice with paired brackets and
dentils
• Porch with similar details
• Arched window openings
11518 Adams Road
The Michael Smith, Esq. Farmstead — "The Pines"
Italianate — c. 1851 (pre -18 75)
This is an outstanding and early example of an
Italianate country villa and German farmstead in
Saint Joseph County. Though some field patterns
and fences have changed, the vista to the south from
the farmhouse is very much the same — cleared land
buffered by a thick canopy of trees and evergreens.
Several large evergreens remain in the front of the
home recalling its name, the Pines, and the original
tree row.
Michael Smith, a prosperous farmer and landowner,
built this home as early as 1851 and resided here
until the 1890s. This house became the country
house of two families connected to the Studebaker
Corporation — E. Louis and Ida Studebaker Kuhns
(1906 to 1910), and Col. Charles Arthur and Anne
Studebaker Carlisle (1910-?). Ida and Anne
Studebaker were cousins.
Designated a Local Landmark in 1976.
13271 Adams Road
The Joseph and Julie Ann Snyder House
Italianate -1871
This house is an Italianate country villa constructed
of red brick in 1871. It differs from several of the
other Italianates in the county as it has a gabled
rather than hipped roof and a rambling plan rather
than a more rectangular form. It also lacks bow or
bay windows, but its historic charms are still
apparent in its even proportions and lines.
This is one of the few historic landmarks in the
county with an identified builder — Joseph Singer.
Unfortunately, little is recorded of his life. The
Snyder's owned this residence and the surrounding
property from 1852 until 1911. Joseph Snyder was
a 49er as well as a farmer.
Designated a Local Landmark in 1982.
The Metzger Farmstead
14309 Adams Road
Greek Revival - 1847
This 1847 Greek revival is the third oldest house in
Harris Township. This grand home is a two-story
Greek revival residence with a few wings built in
the same style with the same materials. The two-
story section has a gabled roof with the gable facing
the street, a deep continuous cornice that creates a
pediment common to classical Greek and Roman
temples, and a fanlight vent under the gable. The
one and one half story wing has a columned portico
that originally had fluted Doric columns.
Unfortunately, the large barn and other outbuildings
have not survived.
A long line of Metzger's resided in and owned this
Greek revival farmhouse until 1959. A German
clockmaker, John Texas Metzger's maternal
grandfather, built this home and amassed over 700
acres of land on the Harris Prairie. The Metzger's
were also Roman Catholic, and as there was no
church or chapel nearby Holy Cross priests said
Mass at the home. In the early 1840s and early
1850s, this house was a stop on the Chicago Trail
stagecoach line. Travelers could stop for the night,
rest, and receive rural hospitality.
Designated a Local Landmark in 2000.
Harris Prairie Cemetery
14600 Adams Road
Harris Prairie Cemetery is named for one of the first settlers of European descent to live on the
prairie in the Hams Township area: Jacob Harris, who arrived in 1829. The Hams prairie was
"nearly a mile in diameter, and surrounded by burr -oak and hickory bushes." The cemetery itself
consists of two acres of land and contains many large and ornately carved headstones and
monuments. It has retained its integrity as an early cemetery. Several mature trees and bushes
enhance the landscape.
Many of Harris Township's earliest settlers rest in this cemetery including: Jacob Harris, Elijah
Bonebrake, Peter Kipliner, Jacob Beyer, John Kirkpatrick, and John, Amy, and Margaret
Follmer, owners of the Follmer-Kownover Farmstead (1837-1906).
Designated in a Local Landmark 1999.
The Warren Irvin House
13546 Brick Road
Italianate with Cupola -1875
Description: Two-story red brick farmhouse with a
stone foundation surrounded by two remaining out
buildings, a milk house and a privy. This tall stately
home has a wood cornice with brackets and frieze, a
bracketed cupola and stone windowsills and lintels.
Historic Personage: The home was built by Warren
Irvin in 1875. Irvin served as a trustee of Harris
Township and also as Secretary of the Board of
Trustees. His spouse resided in the home after his
death until 1924.
Designated a Local Landmark in 1976.
14912 Brick Road
District #1 School House -1892
Description: This is an excellent example of late
19`h Century rural schoolhouse architecture: red
brick one-story building on a stone foundation with
patterned brick in the front gable and arched
doorways and windows. This was the third
schoolhouse constructed on this site since the 1850s
when the Ringle's gifted land to the township for a
school. Children attended school in this building
from 1892 until the 1930s. It was converted into a
single family dwelling sometime thereafter, and in
1988, it was completely rebuilt after a disastrous
fire.
Historic Personage: Warren Irvin, as Secretary of
the Harris Township Trustees, and John A Zaehnle,
as Trustee, authorized the construction of the 1892
Harris Prairie School on the site of the 1869
schoolhouse. D. Werst & Sons, a local firm, built
this school.
Designated a Local Landmark in 1976.
The Samuel H & Elizabeth Zaehnle Farmhouse
16479 Brick Road
Italianate -1883
Description: As a free expression of the Italianate
style, this home is distinctively American in its
character and is not a copy of a European prototype.
The house incorporates a picturesque style of
simple lines with complex detailing and
architectural ornamentation borrowed from the
Greek and Gothic styles. It also employs native
yellow brick construction on a stone foundation; a
copper roof with cornice, brackets, and a cornice
under eaves; brick arched windows and doors with
stone sills. The veranda has brackets and dentils in
the eaves.
Historic Personages: Samuel H Zaehnle was born in
St. Joseph County in 1841 of Arbogast and Rosa
Zaehnle. In 1862, he married Elizabeth Zimmer
and they built this home in 1883. After Samuel's
death, the property was owned by his son, Joseph.
The house was also reported to be haunted by South
Bend Tribune in August 14, 1992.
Designated a Local Landmark in 1986.
16021 Cleveland
Daniel Ward House
Italianate -1865
Description: Significant in that the farmhouse is
situated in a farmyard surrounded by a series of
outbuildings: milk house, pump room, dairy barn
and chicken coop. The clapboard Italianate
Farmhouse sits on a brick and stone foundation and
is topped with a glass enclosed monitor or "widows -
walk", bracketed eaves and a veranda with ginger
breading.
Historical Personage: Daniel Ward of the Ward
Family of Pioneers left for California in
1849 with the Argonauts of '49 to seek his fortune
in the gold rush. Returned in 1851 with a small
fortune, purchased the farm with his father, then
married Martha E. Martin 1852, built their home in
1865 and resided there until 1891.
Designated in 1980 as St. Joseph County Local
Landmark, and inl988 listed on the Indiana State
Register of Historic Sites and Structures.
16327 Cleveland Road
Robert & Mary Savidge Farmhouse
Italianate —1872
Description: Two-story brick construction on a
stone foundation with rounded arch windows and
doorways, brackets and superb ginger breading in
eaves. At the time this property was surveyed a
notable bank barn still stood; however, a strip
shopping center replaced the rural aura of this
farmhouse.
Historic Personage: This farmhouse was built by
Robert Savidge (aka Savadge) in 1872. It also
appeared in the 1875 Atlas of St. Joseph County.
Robert hailed originally from Pennsylvania and
came to Harris Township at the age of 14. He
married Mary Rouser in 1851, and then purchased
80 acres in Clay Township in 1858.
Designated a Local Landmark in 1979.
The James and Mary Ann Harris Residence
52407 Grape Road
Greek Revival — c. 1843
James Harris purchased this property in November
1843. The residence was built sometime after the
1843 sale. It is probably the second oldest home in
Harris Township. In 1856, the Harris' sold the
property to Charles K. Pulling and his wife, Mary
A. Nailer Pulling.
Despite additions to the home in the 1960s, the
earliest survey recorded the home as a significant
example of the Greek Revival Style in Saint Joseph
County. The house was constructed with local
yellow brick and has an upright and wing form
similar to the Metzger house at 14309 Adams Road.
Architectural Features:
• One and one half stories
• Brick bearing wall construction
• Side gable roof
• Oversized chimney
• Frieze of attic windows
• Gable returns
• Porch with vernacular posts
• Double hung windows
The exterior has deeply set double hung windows,
and finely crafted cornice and gable returns.
Designated a Local Landmark in 1981.
The Follmer-Kownover Farmstead/
Granger Post Office/Yesterday's Restaurant
12594-12670 State Route 23
Greek Revival — c. 1837-1838
This house and its property has been an important
landmark in Harris Township and Granger for well
over one hundred years, and it is the oldest extant
farmhouse in Harris Township, built in 1837-1838.
Its design can be easily distinguished from the
Greek revival residences on Adams and Grape
Roads — an example of the flexibility of
architectural styles. The site also has smoke house,
drying house, large bam, and other sheds.
Besides its function as a working farm in the 19`h
and 201h century, the house has been a meeting
place since 1853. John Follmer was a founding
member of the Harris Township board, and at his
residence decisions were made regarding the
township's schools, roads, etc. In 1875, it became
the farming community's Post Office.
Mrs. John (Margeret) Follmer was the first
postmistress (1875-1881); she kept the mail in the
front room of the home. In 1924, the Post Master
duties returned to this family and this house when
Nellie Kownover, Maraget's grandniece, became
Postmistress. The Post Office was located here
until 1952/53 when the Kownovers sold the
property to James and Germaine (Gerri) Goff.
When Gerri Goff became Township Trustee and
Assessor in 1966, the house again functioned as a
meeting place for active community leaders and
held the office of the Trustee and Assessor for eight
years. The community now enjoys it as Yesterday's
Restaurant.
Designated a Local Landmark in 1979. The legal
description was amended in 1988.
Architectural Features:
• Brick construction
• Gable roof, Cross plan
• Bow windows with stone sills
• Bracketed window hoods
• Arched cottage windows
• Victorian gingerbread on porches and
under the roof gables
The John B. and Henriette Metzger House
14297 State Route 23
Italianate — c. 1887/1889
John B. Metzger and his wife Henriette purchased
property in Hams Township in the late 1870s and
early 1880s. They bought the main portion of land
from Robert Kennedy, Hams Township's first
schoolteacher. Kennedy had built a log cabin on the
property, which was removed when more stylish
and permanent residences could be built. The
Metzger's built this Italianate country villa in
1887/1889.
Designated a Local Landmark 1976. The legal
description was amended in 2001.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
OF
SOUTH BEND & ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
227 W. JEFFERSON BLVD.
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601
DATE: JANUARY 13, 2005
SUBJECT: AMERICAN LIBERTY ELM TREES FOR THE PORTAGE AVENUE
PROJECT.
TO: MARCIA QUALLS, ENGINEERING
KAREN ANSLEY, NNN
FOLLOWING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF AMERICAN LIBERTY ELM INSTITUTE TO PLACE
THE TREES NO LESS THAN 30FEET BETWEEN PLANTINGS, I CALCUATED THAT IT WOULD
TAKE 88 TREES TO DO THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF PORTAGE AVENUE ON BOTH SIDES.
THE LATEST PLAN FROM THE INSTITUTE WILL ALLOW THE PURCHASE OF ONE 10' TO 12'
TREE FOR $300.00 AND RECEIVE TWO 6' TO 8' FOR FREE. IF YOU WERE TO ROUND UP THE
NUMBER PURCHASED TO 90 THE COST TO THE CITY WOULD BE $9,000.00 OR $100.00 PER
TREE PLUS SHIPPING. THEY SHOULD COME BY TRUCK. IF ORDERED AND SHIPPED BEFORE
APRIL A 15% DISCOUNT WILL BE GIVEN. ESTIMATED SHIPPING IS $1,200.00. THESE
THREES ALSO COME WITH A LIFETIME WARRANTEE IF THEY DIE FROM DUTCH ELM DISEASE.
IF YOU WERE TO STAY WITHIN THE CURRENT BUDGET OF APPROXAMATILY $5,000.00 FOR
19 PROPOSED MAPLE AND REDBUD TREES, YOU COULD GET 36 ELMS, 12 TALL, 24
SMALLER, FOR $3,600.00 AND STILL HAVE ABOUT $1,400.00 LEFT FOR PLANTING.
LOOKING AT IT ANOTHER WAY: BUY 18 ELMS INCLUDING SHIPPING FOR $1,800.00 AND
YOU WOULD HAVE ABOUT $3,000.00 LEFT OVER.
I SPOKE WITH BRENT THOMPSON TODAY AND HE WILL SUPPORT THE PROGRAM. HE HAS
BEEN IMPRESSED WITH THE GROWTH OF ELMS PLANTED ALONG RIVER AVE, EDGEWATER
AND ARCH STREET.
IF YOU NEED ANYTHING FURTHER PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
WAYNE R. DOOLITTLE
INSPECTOR
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Joseph E. Kernan, Governor
John R. Goss, Director
DNR
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Dnuion of Huloric Preservation @ Arclueology402 W. Wuhington Street, M74 Indiampolu, IN 462042739
Phone 317.232-1 We Fax 317232-0693-dhp @dnr.IN.gov
January 3, 2004
Stephen J. Luecke
Mayor, City of South Bend
County -City Building
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Federal Agency: City of South Bend as the delegatee of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development
Re: General information and notification of the City of South Bend's finding of"no adverse effect" for
an acquisition and demolition of the South Bend Lathe Building (#72, 95,141), Underground Pipe
and Valve Building (#85), Eckler-Lahey outlot, Norfolk Southern Railyard, Huckins Tool and Die
Building (#96), and South Bend Stamping Buildings (#86, 142, 78, 78A, 80, 79, 82, and 93), in
relation to the Studebaker / Oliver Plow Works redevelopment project using Section 108 funds, an
Economic Development Initiative Grant, and Brownfield Economic Development Initiative funds
Dear Mayor Luecke:
Pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. § 4700 and 36 C.F.R. Part 800, the staff of
the Indiana State Historic Preservation Officer ("Indiana SHPO") has conducted an analysis of the materials dated October
14, 2004, and received on October 18, 2004, for the above indicated project in South Bend, Portage Township, St. Joseph
County, Indiana.
As provided in 36 C.F.R. § 800.5 (c)(2), the Indiana SHPO respectfully objects to your finding of"no adverse effect" as
stated in your letter dated October 14, 2004.
In regard to buildings and structures, we do not believe the proposed Studebaker Industrial Complex National Register
Historic District (141-598-33901 - 141-598-33924) identified in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County Interim
Report meets the criteria of eligibility for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. However, we do believe
the Administration Building and Buildings #30, 84, and 92 meet the criteria of eligibility for inclusion in the National
Register due to their historical and architectural significance. Without additional information, we are unable to determine
if Buildings 472, 85, and 96 meet the criteria of eligibility for inclusion in the National Register. To enable us to provide
views on their eligibility, please provide clear, recent photographs or good quality computer-generated images (not
photocopies), showing each of the buildings facades and their interiors. Additionally, please provide information
regarding their structural integrity. Furthermore, please provide a site plan indicating where the Eckler-Lahey outlot and
Norfolk Southern Railyard are located.
In terms of potential impact on archaeological resources, it is highly unlikely that intact, significant archaeological
deposits would exist in an area that has been so drastically altered by modem development. As such, the proposed project
should have no effect on significant archaeological resources. However, be advised that if any archaeological artifacts or
human remains are uncovered during construction, demolition, or earthmoving activities, state law (Indiana Code 14-21-
1-27 and 29) requires that the discovery must be reported to the Department of Natural Resources within two (2) business
days. In the event that artifacts or features are discovered during the implementation of the Federally assisted project,
activity, or program and a plan has not been developed, it is the Federal agency's responsibility to make reasonable efforts
to avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse effects in accordance with 36 C.F.R. § 800.13.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Printed on Recycled Paper
Mayor Luccke
January 3, 2004
Page 2
A copy of the revised 36 C.F.R. Part 800 that went into effect on August 5, 2004, may be found on the Internet at
www.achp.gov for your reference. If you have questions about our comments, please call our office at (317) 232-1646.
Questions about archaeological issues should be directed to Jim Mohow. Questions about buildings or structures should
be directed to Shana Kelso.
Very truly yours,
♦1 iM�
Jon C. Smith
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
JCS:SNK:JAM:snk
cc: Judy Rosheck, Department of Community & Economic Development
Rhonda Saunders, Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County
emc: Todd Zeiger, Northern Regional Office, Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana
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Catherine Hostetler - 115 East South Street/TFLD Demolition Request
From: Catherine Hostetler
To: Kathoxl@aol.com; sporleder.l@nd.edu; wwrd407@aol.com
Date: 11/18/04 12:10 PM
Subject: 115 East South Street/TFLD Demolition Request
CC: John Livingston; Julie Schutte
Norman Northcutt called. His home at 115 East South Street had afire in October. He can be reached at 289 0732, a friend's house. He
wants to demolish the home; the attic is 'gone', east side has water and fire damage and the water throughout the house caused the floors
to buckle.
Before he comes in for a COA to demolish and it goes before the Commission, I need to have the structure evaluated and documented with
photographs. I also need to know if there are any other preliminaries that I need to address. The house is a 1910 Queen Anne rated C/9.
Thanks, Catherine
file://C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\G W } 00003.HTM 11/18/04
THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
OF SOUTH BEND & ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
MONTHLY MEETING
January 24, 2005 0 Floor, Council -Chambers,
County -City Building, South Bend, IN
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynn Patrick, John Oxian, Gerald Ujdak, Joann
Sporleder, Mary Jane Chase, Catherine
Hostetler
MEMBERS ABSENT: Martha Choitz
STAFF PRESENT: Catherine Hostetler, Director
Julie Schutte, Assistant Director
John Livingston, City Attorney
ALSO PRESENT: Don Sporleder, Phillip Hesch, Michael Hayes,
Penn Twp. Trustee, Ken Zmudzinski, Bob &
Wendy Roeder
I. CALLED MEETING TO ORDER
LYNN PATRICK: Called the meeting to order at 7:34 pm.
II. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATNESS
1. 2004-1229; Eutzler-Hollingshead Cemetery
JULIE SCHUTTE: (See staff report attached to C of A). Michael Hayes, Penn Twp.
Trustee, spoke on behalf of the cemetery.
JOANN SPORLEDER: Is the cemetery still being used and do you have any record of
who is buried there?
MICHAEL HAYES: The cemetery is strictly historical. We do have maps for the
cemetery; however, the last time the cemetery was mapped was in 1976 by a group of
people. Mr. Waters had found through his investigative work that some of the stones had
just been stuck in the ground and were not in their proper bases. The only way to make
the cemetery more historically correct was to match up the stones with the bases that are
underground. To do this he would have to probe into the ground to find out where the
actual bases are for the stones.
JOHN OXIAN: Joe Ganser also turned in a list of people that he thought were buried in
the cemetery.
MICHAEL HAYES: We plan to have everything documented with pictures as well as
documentation as to why each stone was put into its base. We are going to take a picture
of where each stone was originally sitting, and a picture of the base to prove how it
matched up with that stone.
We are going to put families all together because right now they are not together. One of
the cemeteries is still an active cemetery; however they have not done a burial there for at
least three years. Chapel Hill cemetery has allowed us to bury some people in their
cemetery so that we can reserve the space we have for later dates.
GERALD UJDAK: How many people are buried in the cemetery and where is the
cemetery located?
1
MICHAEL HAYES: There are approximately 75-100 graves. They date from the early
1800's to the early 1900's. All three cemeteries have at least one civil war veteran
buried in them. The cemetery is located on the south side of Dragoon Trail on Downey.
We plan to put up a more appropriate sign designating this as an historical cemetery.
MARY JANE CHASE: How much space is there? Who maintains the cemetery
grounds?
MICHAEL HAYES: The cemetery is about two hundred feet by one hundred and fifty
feet. The township maintains the cemetery.
LYNN PATRICK: Are photos going to be presented to the commission/director
showing before and after shots of the work that is going to be done there.
MICHAEL HAYES: Yes, we will work with the commission and keep them up to date
on our progress and what is being done there?
JOHN OXIAN: I will make a motion that we approve this C of A.
MARY JANE CHASE: Seconds the motion and it passes unanimously.
2. 2004-1230; Leeper Park
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: (See staff report and photos attached to C of A). Ken
Zmudzinski spoke on behalf of Leeper Park.
GERLAD UJDAK: Is this located on an existing storm drain?
KEN ZMUDZINSKI: It is on a concrete pad that has a chamber where the sewers drop
down into a line and go across the river, (technically called a river crossing), but because
of all the flow hitting that one area and then going into one small pipe a lot of the air has
to be released and then it shoots out and we capture it with a fan and run it thorough the
filter. It flows from the north down the hill.
JOHN OXIAN: What type of plants are you going to put around it?
KEN ZMUDZINSKI: Arborvitae, bushes, or trees. Something that is tall and skinny
because the cylinder is tall and skinny.
MARY JANE CHASE: In due time does that pipe need to be cleaned out periodically?
KEN ZMUDZINSKI: It gets cleaned out every four years.
GERALD UJDAK: Is it a sanitary sewer line?
KEN ZMUDZINSKI: It is a combined sewer line.
JOANN SPORLEDER: I move that we approve their recommendation to make
permanent the installation of the order abatement air filter.
GERALD UJDAK: Seconds the motion and it passes unanimously.
B. LANDMARK — 68286 Miami — Mr. and Mrs. Roeder
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: (See letters and staff report in meeting packet). The
homeowners were present. Phillip Hesch, attorney, spoke on behalf of the homeowners.
JOHN OXIAN: I would suggest that with this letter you have received and with what
Joann has said and the rest of the commission; that you come back with a proposal based
closely on what we're recommending and then I think you will not have any problems. If
you have any questions you can ask Joann, who is an architect.
LYNN PATRICK: I would also suggest that before you come back with a proposal that
you make an appointment and stop by the HPC office and work with Julie who has an
architectural background, and our director Catherine Hostetler. There are resources there
that can give you a better idea of what needs to be done, and maybe some of these things
can be evened out, and the whole house brought into a better proportion in a way that we
are not seeing now.
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CATHERINE HOSTETLER: When you come in for an appointment we can arrange
to have Joann there also. We can go through some of the materials that we have, you can
take a look at them, and then you can get with your architect with the suggestions that
Joann would have and we could salvage what we can of the house and then get what you
need put on so it's not going to be overwhelming.
III. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. November, 2004
Mary Jane Chase stated that there was a correction on page 4 of the minutes. Her report
for the Comelius O'Brien Conference was not included in the November's monthly
meeting packet as stated in October's monthly meeting minutes.
JOANN SPORLDER: I will make a motion that we accept the minutes for November
as submitted with the addition which was originally left out of the November minutes.
GERALD UJDAK: Seconds the motion and it passes. John Oxian abstains.
2. December, 2004
GERALD UJDAK: I will make a motion that we accept the minutes for December
2004.
JOANN SPORLEDER: Seconds the motion and it passes. John Oxian abstains.
B. TREASURER'S REPORT
John Oxian stated that he wanted to have a treasurer's report two weeks before each
monthly meeting. I would like to know what is going out and what is coming in and
everything else that pertains to the treasurer.
C. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. President's Report: Committee Assignment
LYNN PATRICK: A copy for all committee assignments will be included in the next
monthly meeting packet.
D. STAFF REPORTS
1. C of A Approvals; Correspondence
A. No Staff Approvals
B. Oliver Inn Letter re: Facade Easements
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: You all have a copy of the Oliver Inn Letter regarding
fagade easement in your meeting packets. In this letter the owners of Oliver Inn have
expressed their frustrations regarding the facade easement. I am at a loss as to why they
did not receive any type of tax relief on their facade easement when others had. I don't
know what we can do.
Catherine deferred to Mr. John Livingston to give his legal opinion of what can be done
for the owners of the Oliver Inn regarding their facade easement. Mr. John Livingston
gave his legal opinion on property tax relief.
C. Director's Report: 2005 Goals
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: Briefly went over with commission members some of
the HPC Goals for 2005. (See HPC Goals for 2005 sheet in meeting packets)
D. Assistant Director's Report Gumwood Area; Wayne's Elm
Report
JULIE SCHUTTE: In December Catherine and I put together a summary of the
Harris and Clay Townships for the county commissioners; because the county
engineering office is going to be looking to do some road projects in that area and wanted
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to make sure that they had the pertinent information about the structures, their locations
and their significance. I know that one of the projects that was in an earlier packet that
we sent to you mentions that the state is going to be widening State Road 23. It was in
the paper recently. The state has proposed widening State Road 23 from two lanes into
four lanes. They have bundled up the hearing stage; but, not necessarily the
environmental review.
Secondly this report is actually a report that Wayne did for the Near Northwest
Neighborhood Association. They are looking to plant trees along Portage Avenue
between California and Diamond and they have been given specifications for Norway,
Maple, and Red Buds. The planters didn't think that would be appropriate for Portage so
Wayne was able to get them some good information about the Liberty Elm Trees, hoping
that might work out for that entrance into the city.
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: Mr. Sellers actually came over to the office and
complimented Wayne on the presentation. It was a very good presentation. People were
up against a wall and Wayne came in with this wonderful suggestion and cost effective
solution, and it went over very well.
2. Legal
JOHN LIVINGSTON: We sent a letter to Mrs. Washington concerning the property at
619 Sherman. It has been reported that it has been received. We are waiting for her
response. In the letter we presented both sides of the equation to her and sent her a copy
of the standards.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. Review of Studebaker Corridor and 1/3/2005 DNR letter
(See copy of DNR letter in meeting packet)
B. Chapin Park Ordinance referred to Area Plan for 2/18/2005
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: The Chapin Park Ordinance was referred to Area Plan
for a 2/18/2005 hearing. I need to know also if you want the meetings to continue here
on the 7`h floor after February or do you want me to try for the Council Chambers on the
4`h floor. (commission will make a final decision by next month).
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Southold Awards Strategy Meeting 1/20/05 @ 5pm
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: Lynn, Virginia, Julie, and I met with Mary Ann and
Sherry, the food ladies, and we settled on a menu and time and we're discussing the use
of vendors possibly. We will be charging at least $10.00 per person. Julie has contacted
a HLFI for their membership lists for the county and we're going to get the save -the -date
cards out in the mail on the Friday following Valentine's Day. We still need to decide on
a speaker, award recipients, etc.
B. 115 East South Street/Fire Damage and Demolition Possibility
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: We got a phone call into Norman Northcutt that hasn't
been returned because he said he was ill. John Livingston called me last Friday and said
that Cathy Brucker is putting the house on the demo list, just to get the owner's attention.
She wants it evaluated by an expert and I have emailed both Bob Yapp and Don
Sporleder to see if they would be willing to go to this place and do an evaluation. They
might not even be able to walk into it at this point; because of the heavy snows. This
home has been in this condition since October.
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JOHN LIVINGSTON: What we understand is the man had enough insurance to pay off
the mortgage and that's it. He underinsured the property. Our people don't feel qualified
to go in there and evaluate it from the standpoint that all their manuals are based on the
cost to fix and the cost to tear it down, based on a normal house. They feel this house has
some historical significance. Cathy Brucker does not want to tear the house down unless
it's not worth saving. She is trying to save the house.
VI. HEARING OF VISITORS
DON SPORLEDER: The planning session for the regional Greenway workshop is
tomorrow between 2:00-4:00pm at the Nature Center at Bendix Woods. That does
include Michigan counties to the north as well as Elkhart, St. Joe, LaPorte, Porter, and
even a couple to the South. So if anyone from the commission would like to attend; they
are welcome to come. Lori Robinson from the National Park Service will be there.
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS
Symphony House@1243 E. Jefferson: 9-4 Porch Workshop 1/29
CATHERINE HOSTETLER: Bob Yapp is going to have his second porch workshop
on the 29`h, between the hours of 9:00-4:00 pm. Call the HLFI office if you are interested
in attending.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
JOHN OXIAN: I move to adjourn the meeting.
JOANN SPORLEDER: Seconds the motion and it passes unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 9:33 pm.
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Minutes January 24, 2005
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