HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 2011AGENDA OF THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION_
March 21, 2011
Regular Meeting THIRTEENTH FLOOR- ROOM 1308
County -City Building
MONDAY, March 21, 2011 7:OOPM
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL
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II. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
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B. NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION
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1. City Cemetery -review
III. HEARING OF VISITORS
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Lance Roush of Quality Window & Door
IV. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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OLocation
B. TREASURER'S REPORT
Report
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C. STAFF REPORTS
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1. Correspondence
2. Routine Maintenance Exclusion Approvals
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3. Director's Report
4. Assistant Director's Report
5. Preservation Specialist Report
6. Legal Counsel
D. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. President's Report
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V. OLD BUSINESS
1. Marquette School
2. Restore Michiana Workshops
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VI. NEW BUSINESS
1. Intern
2. East Washington National Register District
VII. ADJOURNMENT
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Historical Preservation Commission Cover letter
Dated: 2-18-11
Quality Window & Door Co. (Lance Roush, CGP) have a combined level of experience serving
multiple markets of over 40 years. As window replacement is not always necessary, on the
occasions that it is, we feel that we are uniquely suited to work on projects of interest to the
commission. Itis our philosophy that architecture can be preserved or often times brought
back with new technology. We approach most of the sensitive projects with products from
Marvin Windows & Doors of Warroad, MN.
Marvin Windows & Doors as a manufacturer has positioned themselves in the world
marketplace as a leader in providing the latest technology available for energy efficiency, while
maintaining historical correct features. We typically suggest our aluminum clad exterior
products in the Ultimate Product Series simply because they are so architecturally correct, and
maintenance.free. There is no other product commercially available that incorporates the
modern benefits with historic features. And in the situations where the Aluminum Clad
exterior won't be appropriate (due to color or some detail that we can't match in aluminum),
Marvin is one of the last companies that still takes the wood exterior market seriously
(However, we typically suggest an alternate species like mahogany, or fir over pine for
durability).
It is our opinion that we are of benefit to the commission rather than "one of those evil window
replacement companies" because of not only our unique skill/product set, but also because we
--- value -and -respect the commissions authority. -There are multiple projects listed on the
resume' page that were well on their way to performing work without the commission's
blessing. It was only after we discussed the ramifications with them that they consulted the
commission. It is not Quality Window & Door Co's position that all windows need replaced, in
fact, there have been many visits to homes that ended with them calling Schoberg in Plymouth.
In a market where there are many contractors, franchises, and independent dealers selling
windows without regard to your governance, we always consider first whether a structure is
under your jurisdiction in the typical geographical areas. It is due to the above points that I/WE
would appreciate the opportunity to be listed in your "preferred Contractor listings" as anew
window supplier when the other options have been exhausted, or the existing product is just
too far gone.
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Quality Window & Door Co. est. 1987
Independent Dealer carrying multiple product lines for the fenestration industry, but
specifically Marvin Windows & Doors for historically sensitive projects.
Many projects of architectural significance in South Bend, Goshen, Elkhart, New Buffalo,
Michigan City, Warsaw, Benton Harbor, and Culver.
Currently A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau
Lance Roush Has experience in local market and multiple historic markets in Idaho, Wyoming,
and Utah for over 19 years. He has completed courses in sustainable housing with the National
Association of Homebuilders University for his Certified Green Professional Designation, as well
as attended many seminars on building science, cold climate construction, and structure
sustainability. He is committed to the local designated structures to only perform what is
deemed appropriate by the commission.
Recent projects of significance:
1329 E. Washington St
1410 E. Wayne St.
Projects of Interest:
1612 E. Washington st.
1415 E. Washington St.
Sacred Heart School (formally LeMans Academy in Rolling Prairie)
St. John's School in Benton Harbor, MI
Both Sides of riverwalk structures in downtown Mishawaka (Riverwalk Townes, and Kamm
Island project)
Quality Window & Door Co., Inc.
27888 C.R. 32 W.
Elkhart, IN 46517
Lance D. Roush, CGP
17850 New Rd
Bremen, IN 46506 '
Ph: 574-298-4527
Fax: 574-231-9474
e-mail: lance. roushPawd-onlin e.com
website: qwd-online.com
WINDOW & DOOR, INC.
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Lance Roush
27888 C.R. 32 W Cell: (574) 298-4527
Skhart, IN 46517 Office: (574) 862-1613
www.gwd-onitne.com Toll Free:1-888-674-0867
lance.muush®gwd-online.com FAX (574) 862-4090
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Director's Report
March 2011
28 ]February Worked on the East Wayne Street Tree map and wrote memo for
presentation at HPC meeting. Began reorganizing the Conference Room files with Elicia.
Contacted Commissioners to determine a quorum for HPC meeting. Attended 7:00 HPC
Meeting; there was not a quorum. Rearranged the meeting scheduled for today with DaI1
Coy in East Wayne and LWE LHD for Thursday.
1 March Met with John Embrickson, St. Joseph County Engineer and
Director ol'building maintenance concerning the proposed work on the 1897 County
Court House. On-site visit and photographed representative area for gutter replacement
also photographed t section of damaged gutter in the maintenance departincnt. Issued an
RME COA for the in-kind work. Requested large recycling bin for Office for discarding
duplicated and outdated materials. Researched the public sculpture for Roo Bosco of
Media Ventures, Inc. for corrections or additions for their publication. Declined to be an
interested party in the 106 Review for the Tyler Road Bridge #65. Arranged to meet with
Aaron Getz in Edgewater LHD to review tree work proposed by AEP and Asplundh.
Sorted through materials in Conference room.
2 March Met with Aaron Getz of AEP and Bill with Wayne. Toured the
sites in Edgewater and noted the places where COAs would be required for removals.
COAs not needed for trimming. Wayne and I photographed for Code violations the
Following: 533 River a Truck parked in a public alleyway for over 2 weeks noted by Aaron
Getz. 549 River has a broken attic window, peeling paint and a deterioratiIlg porclr cool.
709-711 LWE has been vandalized. No Trespassing sign is posted in the front but the rear
has been broken into repeatedly and remains open. 705 LWE has a notice posted as well,
but open access was noted on the second floor through a window and there was furniture
discarded in the rear. Wayne had the roofers at 519 Edgewater conic to the Office for a
RME COA for the roof they were tearing of and re -applying. Arranged a Special Meeting
for Monday March 7 at .5:00; posted notices and made sure the legal would be in
"Thursday's Tribune. Emailed all Commissioners, petitioners and presenters of the iic%v
date aIld title.
3 March Spent the morning with Wayne and Dan Coy of Asplulldh Trees touring L.
Wayne Street on foot to identify the trees proposed for removal and the afternoon in the
Lincoln Way East district. Stiff attended Lunch and Learn at the Library on the History of'
South Bend with Travis Childs. Spoke with Doreen Mesccar about repair and in-kind
replacement wort: she proposed for 517 Edgewater; sent her COA loans.
4 March Prepared paperwork for the Tree Removals for Commissioner review oil
Monday. Completed and c -mailed public sculpture report for Media Ventures for their
publications. Met with Lance Roush of Quality Window and Door and placed him on the
March 21, 2011 Agenda to show die Commissioners the new custom wood Marvin window
replacement product. Sent the County Commissioners the letter requesting their
permission for Staff to leave St. Joseph County for the Preservation Conference Apr116-8.
7 March Received Brent Thompson's report on 1241 LWE tree removal. Prepared
COA for the removals for Dan Coy. Meeting with Llicia and Dana Groves of' Historic Ncw
Carlisle about the May Winslow workshop with the Schobergs. Composed mento for
Dennis Andres, Executive Director for the Morris, concerning the restoration of the north
brick wall. Sent information to Zach Heine of Miracle Engineering about the windows at
Central High School Apartments with a request for dates and times of an on-site meeting.
Participated in the Special HPC meeting at 5:00.
8 March 7:30 Rotary Foundation Meeting. Prepared COA for honicowncr at 537
Edgewater and c -mailed the Kokot's concerning the door at 715 Park; also left voice
message. Prepared blanket COAs for tree removals in the utility easements in Edgewater,
East Wayne and Lincoln Way East. Received all Inquiry about re -roofing the landmark at
60649 Hickory Road from David Coleman of Safeguard on behalf of City Financial.
Faxed COA application to 502-5389897. Completed the paperwork on eleven 106 Reviews.
Met with Charles Olmstead former owner off515 E. Jellerson, a honk lie placed on the
National Register In the early 1980s. He was concerned about certain covenants not being
Inaintained or adhered to. The Office has no Information beyoIId the survey cards on this
property and referred him to David Duval in Indianapolis. He did say that he would bring
in the National Register nomination so that we could copy it and have a more complete
history of the house. 5:30 Presentation at Green Drinks at the PotawatoInl
Conservatoires.
9 March E -nailed Nicole Brunette a Local Contractor Listing. Met xvith David Fazio
of Auricl about the irregularities on die Edgewater LHD addresses on the Permit System.
Completed 19 106 reviews. Emailed Ezra, State 'Theatre Group and Opera LaSalle the
Contractor Listing. E-mailed Carla Myer from Remax HPC website link and provided info
on 1130 E. Wayne Street via fax. Began processing Doreen Mesecar COA=RMF, for 517
Edgewater, Wayne to take photographs. E-mailed response to Jerciney Rosheck on I,ift
Station location changes In Leeper Park. Attended the BSS13 meeting at 5:30.
10 Marchi Personal Day
11 March Met with Dave Relos and Matt Secora of Community and Economic
Development on Rizer House, 803 W. Washington, owned by Joliii Friesllinc and
provided research materials. City Is contemplating purchasing It. Prepared payroll
paperwork. Completed COA_RME 517 Edgewater paperwork and two 106 Reviews.
Attended Historic ""'luncheon in Walkerton at the Walkerton Museum at 413 Michigan
Street, Spoke with Mr. Robert Silver (574 210 5626) answered his inquiry concerning
being appointed a Commissioner. Spoke with Jeff Dierbeck about replacing the garage
doors iii -kind at 850 Forest.
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14 March Participated in the Northern Indiana Center for History Finance
Committee. Met with new archivist, Kristen, prior to the meeting to review the Slacks.
Completed registration for the Historic Places Conference in Indy. Researched
Information on 1723 South Bend Avenue for Chris Gasko. Sent Contractor listings to
Simon and Joel Barrett. Researched inquiry about the Cafe Navarre in the American trust
Building. Contacted homeowners at 1515 E. Wayne via c -mail and 1130 E. Jefferson by
letter concerning Asplundh tree removal. Firmed up meeting with West North Shore
residents for 15 March.
15 March 7:30 Rotary Board Meeting. Attended 10:00 am CouIIty Commissioners
meeting for approval of travel and transportation expenses for the April 6-8 Conference.
Attended Patrick Furlong's lecture on the Rise and Decline of South Bend. Prepared
information on the Erosion abatement plan for West North Shore, recommended trees
listing; collected information about restoration of street. light posts from Russ Luchies
versus replication. Attended the 6:30 p.m. West North Shore neighborhood meeting with
Elicia Feasel that included Carl Littrell and Gary Gilot. It was a very productive meeting
key issues addressed were trallic, erosion, trees and street lighting. Of the nineteen
occupied homes in West North Shore, 17 homeowners were present. Also discussed the
CSO 25 cabinet on W. North Shore that. concerned the Dvoraks, Baurer-Mc Connells
among other neighbors and spoke with Gary Gilot afterward.
16 March Sent an e-mail to Patrick Henthorli about the CSO25 box being so visibly
ugly when the COA required screening. Spoke with Dave Switzer, I&M/ALP on a contact
person at I&M for the light post issue; he referred me to Bruce Griffcy 574.596 4871 (cell)
and Jonathan Burkc of the City. Dave explained that I&M has been working with Public
Works to try to have Historic lighting in districts -but there are at least 12 different styles of'
light fixtures and nothing ever was resolved. However, since East Nllayiic and West North
Shore have similar light posts there may be some economics to creating a replica with
concrete and modern coatings. HPC can look into grant possibilities as well. 'Poured the
new Transpo Headquarters -Platinum LL'ED certified facility. Worked on 1114 L. Wayne
window issue and o -mailed Commissioners; homeowner, Dr. Jennifer Lackinan, and
mailed hard copies of Information to her. Contacted Lance Rouse oII the status of the
order. Research 1723 South Bend Avenue with Chris Gasko, 011ice did not have
information as It was IIot part of the City.
17 March Prepared the presentation for Lunch and Learn. Presented Industrialist
Neighborhoods at Lunch and Learn and answered questions. Spoke with Patricia Gable
afterwards; visited her address and two oII Colfax that had a similar feature oI a \window In
the chimney, researched her house at 3102 Miami to determine if Austin and Sliambleau
designed it. Emailed her that we could not verify it. Received an e-mail From Jennifer
Inickman requesting the Contractor Listing, sent an e -copy. Spoke with Lance Roush of
Quality Glass about her windows and learned that the order had not been placed and will
not be placed until the Commission approves it.
18 March Received the CLG Annual Report from Steve Kennedy for calendar year
2010. Began to compile information for both the City and the County CLG reports.
Completed one 106 Review. Followed up with Tim Klusczinski about possible
replacement candidate for Todd Zeiger. Followed up with Patrick Henthorn on CS025 in
the West North Shore LHD. Followed up Nvith Pat Gable on 3102 Miami.
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Assistant Director's Resort HPC Meetina 03.21.2011
1. City Cemetery National Register Nomination -Researching early City Engineers.
Continue editing. Prepare resource map. Editing photos and adding to body of
research. Microfilm work at SJCPL. Working with City Clerks office to pull
ordinances/resolutions from archives. Pulling Sanborn maps from digital source.
Correspondence with Carolyn Strutner of DAR regarding her review of nomination
and making some changes based on her review. Re -forward partial nomination to
Commissioners for brief discussion during March meeting.
2. Attend 02.28.2011 HPC meeting, prepare draft of minutes and forward to
Commissioners (this meeting was canceled due to lack of a quorum). Revise as
requested. Print minutes from February meeting for March meeting. Print
commissioner and liaison mailing labels.
3. Organizing conference room in office and resource center. Working on a plan to
hire an intern for making the resource more useful to the public. Engage IUSB
archivist/librarian Alison Stankrauff regarding an intern position. On March agenda
for discussion.
4. RMS 2010-2011 Window Restoration Production -Develop letter to hardware stores
and preservation groups in the Michiana area asking for participation ,to get the
window message out there. Expand Michiana Area contacts. Develop marketing
timeline and plan of attack. Correspondence with WNIT, Grassroots, and Todd Zeiger
regarding uniformity of graphics, sounds, and fonts between the two videos. Calling
on Public Relations and Community Education committee for relief. Meeting with
Tim K. and Dave S.
5. RMS 2011 -Historic Wood Window Restoration Workshop with HNC: meeting with
Dana Groves. Correspondence with Schoberg Restorations. Meeting at 122 W.
Michigan Street, New Carlisle to assess windows for workshop. Follow up with Dana.
Talk with Paul Hayden, email to Todd on what to charge (from Indiana Landmarks
point of view).
6. Staff Reports -none
7. RME-60649 Hickory Road in-kind roof replacement.
8. 413 W. Navarre -prepare new owner packet, including survey card and Chapin
Park LHD/NRHD Guidebook for Derek Dieter.
9. West North Shore Local Historic District -Attend neighborhood meeting at 129 West
North Shore Drive on concerns of traffic calming, erosion control, tree replacement,
and historic lighting. In attendance were representatives from 17 of the 20 houses in
district, Gary Gilot and Carl Littrell of the City.
10. Research Minkler Hardware Store for a Notre Dame class and make copies of
findings for student pickup at Office.
11. Street Naming project of Derek Dieters -Duplicate V.18 No.2 The Old Courthouse
News: A Journal of Northern Indiana History for Derek. This journal has a publication
titled: History Can Be Found On Every Street Corner by Joyce Armstrong -La Buda and
is similar to a project Derek wants to see to fruition. Respond to email regarding
Street Naming.
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12. Church Tour -discuss with Paul Hayden HPC potential involvement. Print list of
potential site, begin pulling files for preview.
13. Grants -
Historic Preservation Education Grants 2011 -Correspondence with Tamara of
DTSB on follow up of grant prospectus submitted March 1.
14. Central High Apartments -Correspondence with Zack Heine of Amereco
Engineering, Valparaiso. Schedule window inspection. Research history of window
proposals. Site visit with Wayne Doolittle, John Hendershoot Central Manager, Zack
and crew of Amereco to make preliminary observations of window proposal. Follow
up emails.
15. Michiana History Group -attend Walkerton meeting at Walkerton Historical
Society with approximately 20 other attendees. Connected with a possible IUSB
partnership.
16. East Washington Street National Register Historic District -Keeping it in mind.
17. 60649 Hickory Road Local Landmark -Site visit with Wayne Doolittle and Alan and
Dave of C&C Services regarding re -roofing.
18. Preserving Historic Places: Indiana's Statewide Preservation Conference -
Updating registration, reserving room, completing permission letter to County
Commissioners. Correspondence with IU Conferences registrar.
19. Michiana Home Show -Contact show planner to make them aware of HPC
existence and to offer Restore Michiana postcards. Deliver postcards to box office
at Century Center.
20. Correspondence with Kurt Garner, Qualified Professional for writing National
Register Nominations, per DHPA suggestion last year to apply for a Historic
Preservation Funds grant. Arrange for a meeting. Meeting at HPC Office regarding
writing for a grant and QP services Mr. Garner offers.
21. Follow up with 1302 High Street walk through by mailing letter to correct address.
22. 1236 Lincoln Way East (in LHD)-Property research for resident. Sent via USPS.
23. Energy Audit Workshop -follow up with Ron Zmyslo on doing a Blower Door test on
an occupied house. Researching potential property of project at 1012 Riverside
Drive. Correspondence with Mike Keen about performing energy audit on his
Riverside Drive LHD property and the possibility of having an IUSB Center for a
Sustainable Future student write a paper on the Benefits of "Energy Audits on Historic
Houses". Setting a date for Zmyslo to perform BD.
24. Attend City of South Bend Lunch and Learn Series at SJCPL: March 3 South
Bend's Fascinating Early History -Travis Childs of Center for History, March 10 Historic
N'hoods-Todd Zeiger, March 17 -Early Money, Great Whoods-Catherine Hostetler.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
INSPECTION INVOICE
, March 8, 2011
DATE ACTIVITY HOURS
Feb. 23, 2011 HPC office. Lynn- Joyce Dolson visit about paint. 106
612 Portage prep. 5.5
Feb. 24, 2011 window taping at 612 Portage. 12
March. 1, 2011 HPC office. Work on files. Transfer photos. Pulled a permit for
612 Portage for general work. Copy and send old papers. 5.5
March 2, 2011 HPC office. Tour Edgewater for trees for I& M Photos of Code
problems. Print and visit Code. 6
march 3, 2011 HPC office. Tree inspections in E. Wayne district. 6.5
TOTAL 35.5
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Cathe Hostetler, Director
Historic Preservation Commission
President's Report — March 21St, 2011
• 01/24/2011 7:00-9:OOP: HPC Monthly Meeting (Rm 1308).
• 02/28/2011 7:00-9:OOP: HPC Monthly Meeting (Rm 1308). No quorum,
continued. Meeting time and location to be determined.
• 03/07/2011 7:00-9:OOP: HPC Monthly Meeting (HPC Conference Room).
Continued from February 28th.
• 03/18/2011 10:30A -12:30P: The Windows Rehabilitation DVD Project (HPC
Conference Room). Met with Elicia Feasel, David Steinhauer (and his daughter).
Overview of video content created for the "Why" and "How" of Window
Rehabilitation. Discussed marketing strategies and was invited to offer additional
opinions and thoughts on development. Commissioner Steinhauer and I both
received "homework" from our Deputy Director.
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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
OF SOUTH BEND & ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
March 21, 2011
13'h Floor Conference Room
County City Building
South Bend, IN 46601
I. CALL TO ORDER:
President Klusczinski called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Members Present: Timothy S. Klusczinski, Linda Riley, Jerry Niezgodski, David
Steinhauer, Lynn Patrick
Members Absent: Sandra Rossow, Todd Zeiger
Staff Present: Larry Meteiver, Legal Counsel; Catherine Hostetler, Director, Elicia
Feasel, Assistant Director
Members of the Public Present: Lance Roush, Jennifer Born, Alice McLane, Michael
Voll, Steve Bizzaro
II. PUBLIC HEARING:
A. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
None
B. NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION
1. City Cemetery—Elicia requested feedback on partial nomination, submitted to
Commissioners via email. Dave provided his input as to suggested
improvements.
III. HEARING OF VISITORS
A. Lance Roush of Quality Window and Door -Gave a presentation on Marvin
window products.
B. Steve Bizzaro-Inquiry as to the procedure to replace an original slate roof with
another slate -like product at 1615 E. Wayne Street.
IV. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —March 7, 2011 Approved
B. TREASURER'S REPORT None.
C. STAFF REPORTS
1. Correspondence -Circulated.
2. Routine Maintenance Exclusion Approvals - Catherine will provide next
month.
3. Director's Report -Distributed.
4. Assistant Director Report -Distributed.
5. Preservation Specialist Report -Distributed.
6. Legal Counsel —none.
D. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Presidents Report -Circulated.
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. Marquette School
B. Restore Michiana Workshops- Elicia updated on Windows project.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Intern-Elicia announced the Office opportunity to have an Intern.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Linda Riley with a second by Lynn Patrick to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Attest:
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