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of south bend and st. joseph county
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798
AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY
MEETING OF THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Third Floor Conference Room County/City Buillding
7:30 p.m. - Regular Monthly Mtg.
July 18, 1988
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Hearing
A. Certificates of Appropriateness
1) 720 W. Washington - LL
2) 115 N. St. James Ct.-Central High School-LL
B. Historic Landmark
C. Historic Districts
IV. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Approval of Minutes - June 20, 1988
B. Treasurer's Report - ,.Tune, 1988
C. Correspondence
D. Committee Reports
1. Certificates of Appropriateness
2. Budget & Finance
3. Legal
4. Historic Districts
1) E. Wayne St. Historic District - Dedication - July 8, 1988
5. Historic Landmarks
1) 12594 St. Rd. 23
6. Public Relations 8_ Community Education
7. Director's Report
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
VII. Hearing of Visitors
VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
I X . ADJOURNMENT
Appendix A
HPC Correspondence
July 13, 1988
a. Letters (2) from DNR concerning internship program at the Indiana 'State
Historic Preservation Office in Indianapolis.
b. Preservation Law Updates, 1988-24 and 1988-25 from National Center for
Perservation Law.
C. 1967 Annual Report from National Center for Preservation Law.
d. Magazine from Computerland, Vol. 3, No. 5, July/August, 1988.
e. The Indiana Preservationist, HLFI, No. 3, July, 1988.
f. Old -House Journal, May/June and July/August, 1988.
historic reservati co mogso
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of south bend and st. joseph county
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798
M I N U T E S
Regular Meeting Third Floor Conference Room
July 18, 1988 Room 323 County/City Building
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m.
1 II. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mrs. Joann Sporleder; Mr. John Oxian; Mrs. Janeanne
Petrass; Mr. Odell Newburn; Mr. Herb Herendeen; Mr.
F. J. Nimtz; Mr. Charles Hayes; Mr. David Chapleau,
Deputy City Attorney; Ms. Lynette Jentoft-Nilsen,
Director; Mr. Brian Poland, Administrative
Assistant; Mrs. Elaine Fountain, Commission
Secretary.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mrs. Gina DeLaruelle; Mrs. Martha Choitz.
ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Phil Cartwright, Leroy Troyer Assoc.; Mr. Sam
Jones, Leroy Troyer Assoc.; Mr. Ron Farrand, So.
Bend Community Schools; Dr. Monte Sriver, So. Bend
Community Schools; Mr. Roger Hulsey, Leroy Troyer
Assoc.; Ms. Marianne Surges, 126 S. Scott; Mr. Neil
Gilbert, 720 W. Washington.
III. A. Environmental Impact Statement
15 720 W. Washington - LL
Owner proposes to construct a 1 car garage and small storage
area, 14' x 24' x 12' with a 13' apron driveway. Owner also
requests the HPC to write a support letter to the BZA to
assist in obtaining a Variance in placement of the garage to
be 3' from the property line. Mr. Nimtz moved that the staff
report be accepted and a letter of support be written to the
BZA; Mrs. Petrass seconded; motion approved.
Owner also proposes to remove chicken wire fence between the
property line and replace it with redv.00d fencing on the east
side with final design approval by stiff.
July 18, 15,88 PAGE 1
2) 115 St. James Ct. - Central High School - LL - NRHP
The proposal is tvio-fold but related:
Part 1
The architect for the owner• proposes a new site plan which
includes:
a) relocation of parking spaces in St. James Ct. away
from elliptical stone entry; Mr. Nimtz moved to accept
staff recommendation; Mr. I-4ewbur•n seconded; motion
approved.
b) repair of elliptical stone entry and return of
flagpole to its original position; Mr. Nimtz moved to
accept staff recommendation; Mr. Neviburn seconded; motion
approved.
c) installation of a handicapped ramp to replace south
steps to lower level at original main entrance; Mr.
Newburn moved to accept staff recommendation which
includes requested approval of specific design data; Mr.
Nimtz seconded; motion approved.
d) restoration of 1914 landscape plan from known physical
data; Mr•. Gxian moved to approve staff recommendation;
Mr. Newburn seconded; motion approved.
e) removal of chain -link fence; Mr•. Nimtz moved to
approve staff recommendation; Mr. Herendeen seconded; Mr.
Or, i an against; motion approved.
f) construction of new entry on west facade reusing stone
portal from VoTec building; Mr. Newbur•n moved to approve
as written with the understanding that it implies
demolition of the VoTec building and the bo i 1 er•house ; Mr.
Nimtz seconded; 3 for 4 against; motion denied. The
motion was denied for -the following reasons: 1) lack of
sufficient documentation; 2) HPC had not approved the
demolition of VoTec building.
Hr. Hayes moved to allow construction of new entry on
west facade pending design approval by the HPC; Hr.
Ne4,lburn seconded; 5 for, 1 against, chair abstained.
Part 2
The proposal includes the removal of the VoTec Building
and boilerhouse and construction of new parking lot with
additional landscaping on west side of building in
context t•,iith original plan. Mr. Oxian moved to table
Part 2 for 30 days in order to confer with architects and
So. Bend School Corp. and requested more substantial
information be submitted in order to determine an
appropriate decision; Mr. Herendeen seconded; 3 for, 3
against; Mr•s. Sporl eder• voted in favor of tabling; vote 4
for, 3 aga.inst; motion approved.
B. Historic Landmarks
No Report
July 18, 1988 PACE 2
C. Historic Districts
No Report
Ili. Regular Business
A. Approval of Minutes
Mr. Gxian moved to correct minutes under No. b, Historic
Landmarks - a) Central High School, to read that Mr. Poland and
Mr•. Neuiburn (representating Mr•=_•. Spor•leder•) have been attending
the Central High School Advisory Committee meetings; Mr. Nimtz
seconded; motion approved.
B. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Newburn moved to approve treasurer's report; Mr. Herendeen
seconded; motion approved.
C. Correspondence
(See Appendix A)
D. Committee Reports
1. Certificate of Appropriatenes_•
a) 19109 Johnson Rd.
Ms. Jentoft-Nilsen reported staff design approval of request
to construct single family house on Lot 27, Section 2,
Southland.
2. Budget P� Finance
a) City and County Budgets
Ms. Lynette Jentoft-Nilsen reported that the HPC has
submitted budget requests to the city and county.
S. Legal
No Report
4. Historic Districts
a) E. Wayne St. Historic District Dedication
Mrs. Sporleder reported that the East Wayne Street Historic
District dedication took place on July 8, 1988 and that the
turnout was excellent.
July 18, 1988 PACE 3
5. Historic_ Landmarks
a) 12594 State Road 23 - LL
Ms. Jentoft-Nilsen reported she attended the second reading
on July 12, 1988 amending the ordinance to reduce acreage at
12594 State Rd. 23 which was approved by the County Council.
b) 16021 Cleveland Rd. - LL
Ms. Jentoft-Nilsen reported that the property at 16021
Cleveland Rd. is novh, listed on the State Register and that
proper permanent signage is now in place.
6. Public Relations8, Community Education
No Report
7. Director's Report
a) SRM and HPA Grants
Ms. Jentoft-Nilsen reported the Survey Records Management
Grant was completed on June 30, 1988 and the new SRM grant
began on July 1, 1988. Ms. Jentoft-Nilsen also reported that
an extension of the HPA Grant vlas granted until August 31,
1988. - -
b) RP-3 Grant
Ms. Jentoft-Nilsen requested approval for her to attend a
meeting on the RP-3 Grant in Indianapolis on Thursday, July
28, 1988. Mr. Nevibur•n moved to approve; Mr• . Hayes seconded;
motion approved.
c) National Trust Conference - Cincinnati
Ms. Jentoft-N i 1 sen requested approval for she and Hr. . Poland
to attend the National Trust Conference in Cincinnati in
October with expenses not to exceed $600. Mr. New.iburn moved
to approve; Mr. Hayes seconded; motion approved.
V. Old Business
No Report
VI . New. Business
No Report
VII. Hearing of Visitors
CNo Report
July 18, 15,88 PAGE 4
VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
No Report
Mr. Nimtz moved to adjourn; Mr. Nevlburn seconded; meeting adjourned at T':23
p.m.
July 18, 1 S'Gu PAGE 5
historic preservation commission
of south bend and st. joseph county
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798
July 1 1 , 1988
STAFF REPORT
720 W. Washington
South Bend, It's! 46601
Local Landmark
PROPOSAL
The owner proposes to construct a 1 car garage and small
storage area, 14'x24'x12' at the peak, placing it on a
concrete slab of similar dimensions with a 13 foot apron
driveway from the alley to garage. The pitch and overhang
will be similar to that of the house. The garage will have
redwood clapboard siding with 4 1/2 inch spacing that
matches the siding and spacing on the rear wood addition of
the house. The siding will be stained to match the color of
the rear addition. Roofing material will be 3-in-1 gray
asphalt shingles. Openings will include a steel service
door with simple decorative moulding and small window on the
northern edge of the west side, a S'x 7' steel overhang
garage door, and three stationary multi -light windows that
match those on the house, one each located on the east,
west, and north.
The owner also requests that a support letter would be
written to the Board of Zoning Appeals to assist in
obtaining a Variance in the placement of the garage to be S
feet from the property line.
STANDARDS
B. Treatment
A treatment change . . . to the landmark or its environment
may [not] . . . significantly alter the appearance of the
landmark . . . [and] . . . the Commission should review the
proposed treatment for character and style consistency . .
and [the treatment] should be added in a manner that does
not disrupt the visual unity of the site.
RECOMMENDAT I ON
Even though garage structures did not exist at the time that
the original house was constructed, the scale of the garage
and placement to the corner of the site is appropriate for
the setting and does not negatively affect the visual anti
historic character. The new garage relates architecturally
and is constructed of similar materials to the later
addition of the house. Therefore, the staff recommends
approval of the new garage.
The staff further recommends that the HPC write a support
letter for the Variance because the requested placement of
the garage is appropriate to protect the historic character
of the site.
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Approved July 18, 1988 7-0
Approved support letter
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of south bend and st. joseph county
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798
July 18, 1988
STAFF REPORT
Central High School
115 N. St. James Court
South Bend, IN 46601
Local Landmark
National Register of Historic Places
PROPOSAL
The proposal is two -fold but related:
Part 1
The architect for the School Corporation proposes a new site
plan which includes:
a) relocation of parking spaces on St. James Court away
from the elliptical stone entry;
b) repair of elliptical stone entry and return of the
flagpole to its original position;
c) installation of a handicapped ramp to replace south
steps to lower level at original main entrance;
d) restoration of 1914 landscape plan from known physical
data;
e) removal of chain -link fence;
f) construction of new entry on west facade reusing stone
portal from VoTec building.
Part 2
The proposal includes the removal of VoTec Building and
boilerhouse and construction of new parking lot with
additional landscaping on west side of building in context
with original plan;
The School Corporation's reasons for the demolition of the
VoTec Building and Boilerhouse include:
a) The South Bend Community School Corporation does not
require additional space outside the Central High
School building to fulfill its program requirements;
b) The SB Community School Corp. needs additional on -site
parking in order to fulfill program and code
requirements;
c) A new entry is desired from the west or parking side of
the property;
d) The Vocational/Technical and Boi1erhouse Buildings have
little or no aesthetic value and detract from the
quality of the Central High School building;
e) The costs for renovation and restoration of the
Vocational/Technical building and Boilerhouse will
severely affect the quality and feasibility of the
renovation of Central High School;
f) The cost of renovation for the Vocational/Technical
building into leasible space would create leasehold
costs that would not be competitive in the market
place.
STANDARDS
Part 1
B. Treatment
A treatment change . . . to the landmark or its
environment may [not] . . significantly alter the
appearance of the landmark . . . [and] . . . the
Commission should review the proposed treatment for
character and style consistency . . . and [the treatment]
should be added in a manner that does not disrupt the
visual unity of the site.
C. Additions to landmarks should not detract from the
original form and unity of the landmark and should not
cover singular examples of architectural detail.
Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that
does not disrupt the visible unity or overall appearance
of the site.
Part 2
D. Demolition
Historic landmarks shall not be demolished. k1hen a
landmark poses a. threat to the public safely, and
demolition is the only alternative, documentation by way
of photographs, measured drawings, or other descriptive
methods should be made of both the exterior and interior
of the landmark.
RECOMMENDATION
Part 1
Staff recommends approval of items la, 1b, Id, and le
because the original historic_ character is either retained
or recreated. Since the handicapped ramp will be located at
an existing entry and will be below grade, stafff recommends
approval of item is because the ramp will not negatively
affect the historic character of the entrance. Additional
drawings should be submitted showing that the length of the
ramp will be accommodated within the existing space.
Staff recommends item if to be tabled pending receipt of
additional information.
Par t 2
The Vocational Building and the Boilerhouse do not
apparently pose a threat to the public safety. The
architect's preliminary analysis as found in the summary
paragraph of the Preliminary Structural Analysis section of
its study states: "The bui1dinq(s) can be considered to be
structurally sound and would not require major structural
repair or reconstruction.
The VoTec and Boilerhouse Buildings are a historical part of
the Central High School campus. The VoTec building was
constructed in response to a 1913 state act requiring a
vocational education facility at each high school. All of
the buildings as a whole give historical context to the
importance of the industrial training and development of a
skilled labor force. This is especially important for South
Bend as a. central manufacturing community in Northern
Indiana and as home to the Studebaker and Oliver companies.
Removal of this early example of a structure built to house
high school vocational education facilities would adversely
affect the historic character of the site and remove an
integral part of South Bend's industrial heritage.
The VoTec and Boilerhouse buildings are recognized
architecturally through their inclusion in the local
landmark designation and through their listing on the
National Register of Historic Places. The two buildings
reflect an architectural continuity of Central High School's
design. The Neo-Classical motifs of the high school
building are carried through to the VoTec and Boilerhouse
Buildings even though in somewhat simpler manifestations
such as the pilasters and capitals. The VoTec also reflects
many of the design characteristics of industrial buildings
through its large windows and skylights to allow ample light
into the fac i 1 ty.
Staff recommends the denial of the removal of the VoTec and
Boilerhouse buildings and the design of the parking lot as
presented.
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historic reservation commissi
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of south bend and st. joseph county
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798
M n T T r F
There will be a meeting of the Central High School Certificate of Appropriateness
Committee of the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph
County to discuss the following items:
Central High School Renovation
The meetingwill take lace at p. Mondays 1988, in the
p 1:30 m. , on July 11,
MACOG Conference Room on the 11th floor of the County/City Building.
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historic preservation commission
of south bend and st. joseph county
ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798
July 26, 1988
Ron Farrand, Director
Buildings and Grounds
635 S. Main Street
South Bend, IN 46601
Dear Mr. Farrand:
At the July 18, 1988 meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the
preliminary conceptual plans for the Central High School Rehabilitation Project.
Approval was given for the first part of the request which includes:
a) relocation of parking spaces on St. James Court away from the elliptical stone
entry
b) repair of elliptical stone entry and return of the flagpole to its original
position
c) installation of a handicapped ramp to replace south steps to lower level
at original main entrance (pending approval of final plans)
d) restoration of 1914 landscape plan from known physical plans)
e) removal of chain -link fence
Item f) construction of new entry on west facade reusing stone portal from VoTec
building was denied for lack of information, i.e. drawings showing the placement
of the VoTec entry portal on the west facade of the main high school building,
information on the treatment of the existing walls and windows of that area and
because the decision to allow demolition of the VoTec Building had not been made
prior to this motion.
Part 2 of the proposal requesting demolition of the landmark VoTec building was
tabled until the August 15 meeting to allow for submission of additional information.
This additional information should include:
1. Project
a) Estimated total cost of project
b) Sources of funding of project ,
c) Cost per square foot of new storage facility at Bendix (for comparative
purposes)
d) Documentation of economic hardship; financial analysis and 5-year projections.
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July 26, 1988
page 2
Re: Central High School Rehabilitation Project
2. VoTec Building
a) Cost to stabilize west exterior wall, reroofing and mothballing for
future use.
b) Study of feasibility of using VoTec Building as parking space on first
floor and storage or non-use of second floor.
1. how many spaces
2. cost to create parking on first floor
c) Cost of demolition of VoTec Building
d) Cost of parking and landscaping of demolition site
e) Drawings of West facade, entry, window treatments, etc.
The Commission further requested an opportunity to discuss this proposal with
school administration representatives and architects prior to the August 15 meeting.
Please call the office at 284-9798 to arrange a convenient time.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Joann Sporleder John Oxian
President, HPC Chairman, Landmark Committee
JS/JO/LJN/ef
cc: Sam Jones
LeRoy Troyer Assoc.
HPC Members
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File: TR RPT JU1 88
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POSTAGE
$500
$500.00
$0.00
$152.10
$0.00
$347.90
<213)
TRAVEL
$250
$250.00
$0.00
$0.00
. $0.00
$250.00
(214)
MILEAGE
$200
$2OO.00
$0.00
$0.0O
$0.00
$200.00
<215)
BOOKS
$100
$10O.00
$0.00
$63.20
$0.00
$36.8O
(220)
CO4tF D<P
$25O
$250.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$250.00
0241)
PRINTING
$1OO
$100.00
$0.00
$104.88
$O.O0
04.88)
(242)
LNDMK AD
$300
$300.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$300.00
<243)
PHA OG
$300
$300.0O
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$300.0O
(252)
EQUIPMENT
$ 75
$75.00
$0.00
$0.0O
$O.00
$75.00
<261)
LEGAL SER
$375
$375.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$575.0O
(263)
TECH ASS
$350
$350.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$350.00
<265)
LEGAL NOTE
$ 50
$50.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$50.00
(]60)
OFFICE SUP
$750
$750.00
$0.00
$327.78
10.00
$422.22
(570)
DUES
$ 50
$50.0O
$0.00
$25.O0
$0.00
$25.0O
<571)
SUBSCRIP
$ 50
$50.0O
$O.00
$18.00
$0.00
$32.00
TOTAL
$3,7O0.00
$0.00
$69036
$o.00
$3,009.04
HISTORIC PRES FUND
$21,435.O0
$2,593.16
$12,212.51
$0.00
$9,222.49
SUR REC MGMT FUND
$18,154.07
$2,944.16
$14,6O4.O3
$0.00
$3,550.04
TOTAL
$39,589.07
$5,537.32
$26,06.54
$0.00
$12,772.53
GRAND TOTAL
$43,289.O7
$5,537.32
$27,507.50
$0.00
$15,781.57
SMALL
TOWN SURVEY
$994.06
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$994.06