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AGENDA OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY
MEETING OF THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Third Floor Conference Room
7:30 p.m. - Regular Monthly Mtg.
September 19, 1 S'88
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Hearinq
County/City Bui I ldinq
A. Certificates of Appropriateness - (Rev i evis)
1. 1225 LIE - LW
2. 62290 M i a.m i Rd.
3. 929 E. Hilton
IV. REGULAR BUSINESS
a. approval of Minutes - August 15, 1968
B. Treasurer's Report - august, 1=88
C. Correspondence
D. Committee Reports
1. Certificates of Appropriateness - (Reports)
1) 319 N. thl i 1 1 i am -LL
2) 719 LUJE - LUG
3) 721 LWE - LI&I
4) 170? E . Ulay ne - EW
5) 14912 Brick Rd. - LL
6) 701 W. LaSalle - LL
2. Budget L Finance
3. Legal
4. Historic Districts
5. Historic Landmarks
6. Public Relations L Community Education
7. Director's Report
V. Old Business
ova I. New Business
VII. Hearing of Visitor
VI I I . announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
I . ADJOURNMENT
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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
September 19, 1988 Room 323 County/City Building
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:36 p.m.
II. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mrs. Joann Sporleder; Mr. John Oxian; Mrs. Janeanne
Petrass; Mrs. Gina DeLaruelle; Mr. Odell Newburn;
Mr. F. J. Nimtz; Mrs Martha Choitz; Mr. Charlie
Hayes; Mr. David Chapleau, Deputy City Attorney;
Ms. Lynette Jentoft-Nilsen, Director; Mr. Brian
Poland, Administrative Assistant; Mrs. Elaine
Fountain, Commission Secretary.
MEMBERS ASSENT: Mr. Herb Herendeen
ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Jim Millea, 1228 Lincolnway East; Mr. Robert
Foegley, and Mr. Patrick Slater, contractors for
Florence Whiteford, 62290 Miami Rd.; Mrs. Jean
Dennen; E. Wayne St. Liaison Committee.
III. A. Certificates of Appropriateness
1) 1228 Lincolnway East -LW
Owner proposes to construct a 2 car garage, 20'x 24'x 12'
with a gable roof canopy section at rear of new garage.
Owner also proposes to install lattice type fence on east and
west lines of rear yard as well as asphalting an existing
concrete slab. Mr. Newburn moved to approve; Mr. Hayes
seconded; motion passed.
2) 62290 Miami Road - LL
Owner proposes to replace a rear extension of the house with
a room addition with a wrap -around deck. Owner also proposes
to landscape around house and buildings on site, including
driveway (see staff report - Appendix 6). Mr. Nimtz moved to
approve staff recommendation; Mr. Newburn seconded; motion
passed.
September 19, 1988 PAGE 1
3) 929 E. Milton - Emmaus Lutheran Church - LL
Proposal is to change an existing window on west facade of
entry to glass block (see staff report Appendix C). Mr.
Hayes moved to approve C of A according to staff
recommendation which is to seek alternative appropriate
material, but to allow glass block if no appropriate material
can be found; Mr. Nimtz seconded; motion passed.
Mr. Poland reported staff approval was granted for request to
replace chainlink fence with 3'high/6'high wrought iron
fencing in front of church property.
IV. Regular Business
A. Approval of Minutes
Mrs. Petrass moved to approve minutes as sent; Mr. Nimtz
seconded; motion passed.
B. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Newbur•n moved to approve treasurer's report; Mr•s. DeLar•uelle
seconded; motion approved.
C. Correspondence
(Appendix A)
D. Committee Report.
1. Certificate of Appropriateness
a) 319 N. Williams - LL
Ms. Jentoft-Nilsen reported staff approved owner's
request to repair/replace clapboard in kind, repair front
porch in kind, remove bushes, and to add a flower• box
under a front window.
Owner requests addendum to original C of A for
installation of privacy fence around South and West yards
pending design approval of staff. Mrs. Choitz moved to
approve addendum to C of A; Mrs. Petrass seconded; motion
passed.
Mr•s. Choitz moved to amend motion to include color• of
fence to match the house; Mr. Oxian seconded; motion
passed.
b) 717 Lincolnway East - ED
Mr. Poland reported staff approval of reroofing.
September 19, 1988 PAGE 2
c) 721 Lincolnway East - ED
Mr. Poland reported staff approval of reroofing.
d) 1709 E. Wayne - EW
Mr. Poland reported staff approval of the removal of two
trees at this property which will be replaced with
similar varities within a year.
e) 14912 Brick Rd. - District No. 1 Schoolhouse - LL
(see report - Appendix D)
Ms. Jentoft-Nilsen reported a petition was sent to Don
Fozo, County Building Commissioner to use the means
available to cause the maintenance and repair, to the
point of rebuilding if necessary, of the landmark school
at this address. Ms. Jentoft-Nilsen proposes to request
a structural anaylsis of the schoolhouse by a qualified
engineer. Mr. Oxian moved to approve staff request with
the stipulation that staff go through the County Building
Dept. and the County Engineering Dept. to determine if
the building is structurally sound and to obtain a
demolition stay.
f) 14297 State Road 23 - LL
Ms. Jentoft-Ni 1 s•en reported staff approval of in -kind
replacement materials: 1) brick and mortar on porch
corner footings; 2) replacement of crawl space door; S)
reflooring and reroofing porch and replacement of
railing.
g) Edgewater Place Hist. Dist. - Lightpole replacement
Indiana and Michigan Power Co. requests a C of A for
replacement of light pole #J259-1842 with a fiberglass
replacement pole. Mr. Oxian moved to approve; Mr. Nimtz
seconded; motion passed.
h) East Wayne St. Hist. Dist. - Lightpole replacement
Indiana and Michigan Power Co. requests a C of A for
replacement of light pole #J260-751 with a black
fiberglass pole and lantern. Mr. Oxian moved to request
that Indiana & Michigan Power Co. replace pole #J260-751
with an available concrete pole and a compatible light
fixture; Mr. Hayes seconded; motion passed.
September 19, 1988 PAGE 3
2. Budget & Finance
a) City and County Budgets
Ms. Jentoft-Nilsen reported that the County approved the
HPC's budget request for an increase. Ms. Jentoft-Nilsen
stated that the HPC had also applied to the City but the
request was rejected.
3. Legal
No Report
4. Historic Districts
a) Edgewater Place Historic District - R
Mrs. DeLaruelle reported some maintenance problems in the
Edgewater Place Historic District.
5. Historic Landmarks
a) Muessel-Drewerys/Brewery Complex
Mr. Oxian reported that he has prepared a letter of items
regarding landmark status in response to the meeting with
the owner of the Muessel-Drewerys/Brewery Complex.
b. Public Relations. & Community Education
No Report
7. Director's Report
a) Survey Records Management Grant
Ms. Jentoft-Nilsen reported that since the Historic
Preservation Activities Grant .was not reinstated, a shift
of duties onto the SRM Grant was necessary for Mr. Poland
and Mrs. Fountain. New contracts effective September 1,
1988 are in effect for Mr. Poland as Survey Manager and
Mrs. Fountain as Records Manager.
b) Department of Natural Resources Workshop
. Old Business
No Report
Ms. Jentoft-Nilsen requested permission for she and Mr.
Poland to attend the DNR Workshop on HABS Photography in
Ind anapol is on October 3 thru 5 : Ms. Jentoft-Ni 1 sen
requested approval of travel expenses not to exceed $125.
Mr. Newburn moved to approve request; Mr. Nimtz seconded;
Mr. Oxian abstained; motion passed.
September 19, 1988 PAGE 4
III . New Business
a) Petition for Cushing -Lindsey District
Mr. Oxia.n submitted a petition to the HPC for potential
designation of the Cushing -Lindsey District located within the
near northwest area..
b? HPC Meeting - October 17, 1988
Mrs. Sporleder recommended the October 17 meeting be changed to
October 10 since M_•. Jentoft-Nilsen and Mr. Poland will be
out-of-town attending the National Trust Conference in Cincinnati
on October 17, 1988.
VII. Hearing of Visitors
No Report
VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters
No Report
Mr. Nimtz moved to adjourn; Mr. Newburn seconded; meeting adjourned at 9:27
p.m.
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September 19, 1988 PAGE 5
Appendix A
HPC Correspondence
September 8, 1988
a. Letter• from Mr•. Lefere of Allied Signal regarding property at Ar•dmor•e
Trail and Sheridan Street.
b. Old House Journal, Septemberf'Octoter•, 1988.
C. Southhold Net.<<sletter, August/September, 1988, Vol. 18, No. E.
d. Historic Preservation, September/October, 1988.
e . Brochure and reo i =_.teat i on form for viork=_.hop on "Dovin tovin Public Places"
at the Elkhart Centre on September 14, 1988, 9:00 a.m.
f . The Indiana. Preservationist, HLFI, No. 4 August and No. 5 Sept./Oct.,
1988.
g. PANA Newsletter, Vol 16, No. 5, August, 1988.
h. Invitation to Indiana State House Centennial Gala on September 2, 1988
from Hoosier Celebration '38, Inc. board.
i. Brochure and registration form for "Milk&iaukee Plus" Tour, Sept. 23-25,
1986 sponsored by Southhold Restorations.
Li . Preservation News, August, 1988.
k . Booklet from HLFI on Hoosier• Landmarks listed in the National Register
of Historic Places through April, 1988.
1. Letter and brochure from James Conley on grant and loan programs
through HLFI.
m. Announcement from HLFI Landmark Tours of "Quilt Kaleidoscope" on Sept.
14 and 17, 1968 at 9:00 a.m.
n. "Light Impressions" catalogue - Fall, 1988.
o. Letter and membership form for quarterly nettiisletter, Successful
Communities: The Net,isl otter of Grov.tth Management.
p . Poster from School of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of
Wisconsin, Milwaukee, announcing International Cities Design
Competition, May 31, 1989 .
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ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798
September 19, 1988
STAFF REPORT
62290 Miami Road
South Bend, IN 46616
Local Landmark
Proposal
The owner proposes to replace a rear extension of the house with room
addition and wrap -around deck. Landscaping is proposed for the five
plus acres surrounding the house and barns.
Standards
II. Treatment - Landscaping
Treatment shall be defined as any change of surface materials that
will not alter the style or original form. Such improvements which
include . . . landscaping lawns involve a change that can potentially
enhance or detract from the character of the landmark. . . . review
the proposed treatment for character and style consistency with the
original . . . .
III. Renovation and Additions
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 of the site. The
proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures should
be carried through in the additions.
The proposal is for a small storage extension (12 x 10) and rear stoop at
the rear of the house to be replaced by a 14' x 24' room addition to the
house with a wrap -around deck. The design of the addition includes the use
of similar materials as well as three sliding glass doors with transom windows
above. A hip roof covers a small bay window.
The deck begins at the southern end of the original side porch and wraps around
the new addition. The deck has a railing of capped posts and turned banisters,
and has a patterned brick skirt under it which matches those found on the porches
around the house.
Landscaping plans call for replacement plantings around the house and screening
plants on the front exposed sections of deck. A wrought iron fence currently
in front of the house will be replaced with a higher fence with electric gates
for security. The historic fence will be re -installed around a side entrance
garden. An asphalt ovate drive will provide access to the front entrance.
The paddock fence to the side of the small barn will be removed. The perimeter
fence is to be replaced with a PVC board fence of similar design.
Recommendation
Staff recommends acceptance of this proposal with the stipulation that staff
give final approval on new design of front wrought iron fence.
The addition design allows for visual separation from the original house, but
does not disrupt the visual unity of the site. Existing proportions and materials
of the original house are respected.
The landscaping plan allows for privacy screening and uses historic plantings.
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September 13, 1988
STAFF REPORT
Emmaus Lutheran Church
92? E. Milton
South Bend, IN 46601
Local Landmark
PROPOSAL
The proposal is to change an existing vii ndoLo on the west
facade of an entry appendage in the 1959 addition from a.
recessed steel casement to glass block so that the t%iindow
surface is flush with the trial l . A flush treatment is
requested in order to prevent children from climbing onto
the roof by using the ledge for a foothold.
STANDARDS
B. Treatment
A treatment change . . . to the landmark . . . may [not]
. . . significantly alter the appearance of the landmark
. . . land] . . . the Commission should rev i e44i the proposed
treatment for character and style consistency . . . . [The
treatment] should be added in a manner that does not disrupt
the visual unity of the site.
RECOMMENDATION
The t,.6 ndot&1 in question is located on a. non -major facade of
the 195? addition to the church. Changes to this feature
viould not si9ni.ficant1 affect the historic character of the
building. Hoviever, glass black is not an appropriate
miter i a.l .
Staff recommends that approval is granted to al 1 ovi the
change but strongly suggests that an alternative be
investigated such as the use of a metal storm vi i ndow
installed flush to the wall 4-,ii th the use a durable
reinforced glass. such as safety/wire mesh glass, p1exiglass,
or 1 exan glass.
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ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798
September 14, 1988
STAFF REPORT
1228 L i ncol nwa.y East
South Bend, IN 46618
Lincolnway East Historic District
PROPOSAL
The oviner proposes to construct a 2 car garage, 20'x24'x12'
at the rear of the property situated in front of an existing
slab. The garage tii 1 1 have clapboard siding with S inch
exposure similar to that of the house. Openings vii11
include a 36"'service door and a 24"xx36" double hung windov:i
on the west elevation. Car access vii11 be on the north
elevation by two o' steel overhead doors v)i th a rove of
to i n dot,,, s .
Site teor•k v.i i 1 l include the erection of a lattice type fence
on the east and t.4iest 1 i nes of the rear yard not to extend
beyond the rear building 1 i ne of the house. The lattice
fence �.ii 1 1 be similar to that as erected at 1216 UJE. The
fence at the rear property will be of the dog-earr•ed picket
type. Minimal removal of shrubbery will be occur in order
to accommodate the placement of the fence. A portion of the
rear yard adjacent to the new garage and existing concrete
sl ab wi 1 1 be covered by a_.phal t .
STANDARDS
III. New Construction
A. Height and Proportion
2) Recommended
Contemporary designs should be compatible in
height, proportion, character, and mood of the
building or neighborhood.
I. Environment
B. Building Site and Landscaping
2) Recommended
Neva site work should also be appropriate to
existing surrounding site elements in scale,
type, and appearance.
3) Prohibited
Front yard areas shall not be transformed into
parking lots, paved, blacktopped, or fenced.
RECOMMENDATION
The proposed garage replaces a. previous structure lost in a
recent fire. The net,i garage t,i i 1 l be located to the rear of
the property near the original location of the previous
structure. The nevi structure of a contemporary design t,t i l 1
be minimally visible to the street due to the close
proximity of the houses on LWE.
The fencing matches an design in an adjacent property
previously approved by the HRC and is therefore appropriate
to the existing surrounding site elements.
The proposed paving is appropriately located in the rear
yard and is not visible to the street.
The staff recommends approval of the new garage, fencing,
and site work.
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south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798
September 19, 1988
STAFF REPORT
319 N. William
South Bend, IN 46601
Local Landmark
Proposal
The owner proposes to replace and repair clapboard siding, repair front
porch, replace bushes at front facade with flower beds, replace planter
about front door, and erect a privacy fence around the south and west yards.
Standards
II. Treatment - Landscaping
Treatment shall be defined as any change of surface materials that
will not alter the style or original form. Such improvements which
include . . . landscaping lawns involve a change that can potentially
enhance or detract from the character of the landmark . . . review
the proposed treatment for character and style consistency with the
original . . . .
Recommendation
The clapboard siding and front porch repair were approved by staff. The
remaining item is the privacy fence around the south and west yards.
The owner is submitting estimates for stockade type fencing and for dog-ear
picket fencing. Stockade fencing is not an appropriate design type for this
early federal house. Staff recommends approval for the dog-ear picket fence,
which should be painted.
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ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798
September 13, 1988
Donald Fozo
Building Commissioner
7th Floor, County/City Bldg.
South Bend, IN 46601
Dear Mr. Fozo:
The Historic Preservation Commission petitions you to use the legal
means available to you to cause the maintenance and repair of the
historic landmark school at 14912 Brick Road. Supporting members of
this structure have been removed by the owner and it has recently been
damaged by fire.
It is necessary that immediate steps be taken in order to preserve
this landmark and to carry out the intent of the Historic Preservation
Commission ordinance.
Sincerely, ,
Lynette Jentoft—Nilsen
Director
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ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING
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September 14, 1988
14912 Brick Road - District No. 1 School
The District No. 1 School was designated a Historic Landmark by St. Joseph County
Ordinance on September 28, 1976. This designation recognized the historic
importance and architectural significance of this 2 story brick structure; and
provided for its' preservation under the powers of the Historic Preservation
Commission to approve any proposed changes to its exterior and structural integrity.
The District No. 1 School was built in 1892, replacing former wood frame
schoolhouses on this site since the 1850's. The schoolhouse was converted into
residential use by the early 1930's and was occupied until recently.
This property was purchased in 1988 by Marvin Ward who applied for a Certificate
of Appropriateness on April 12 to begin development of this site. His request for
the removal of a deteriorated concrete block garage adjacent to the schoolhouse
and to construct a new garage approximately 100' SE of the schoolhouse, at the
SE corner of the lot was approved. The owner further requested permission to
remove brush overgrowth from the property and a landscape plan was approved on
May 16, 1988.
The owner did not demolish the old garage building before beginning the construction
of the new structure. He violated the Historic Preservation Commission Certificate
of Appropriateness and did not follow the plans he submitted. when he began the
construction of the new garage.
The Building Commissioner issued two stop -work orders on the site in June.
The owner removed interior material from the schoolhouse from April through
June. The owner did not respond to repeated attempts to contact him.
An inspection in early August determined that the stop -work orders had been
ignored, a Mishawaka building permit had been illegally posted, and that the
structural support members and materials had been completely removed. The
Building Commissioner responded and requested an immediate response from the
owner to rectify this violation.
During the September 11-12 weekend, the owner began emptying the old garage of
warehoused materials and burning debris in three fires around the schoolhouse
perimeter. Nearby residents have said that the fires were unattended and still
burning through the night of September 11. On Sunday, September 12, another fire
was begun behind the schoolhouse and was burning close to the building. The
schoolhouse caught fire in this back area of the building and the roof was
quickly engulfed by flames.
Although the Harris Township Fire Department responded immediately and quickly
brought the blaze under control, the structure sustained serious damage and
was near collapse due to the lack of any supporting members. The roof collapsed
on Tuesday, September 13, 1988.
Throughout this period, area residents, the business community, the St. Joseph
County Building Commissioner and the Historic Preservation Commission have all
repeatedly attempted to gain the owner's compliance with the preservation,
zoning and building ordinances related to this property. The owner's response
has been to ignore official requirements and procedures, to continue to use the
property as a business depot, and to deliberately abuse the landmark building.
This series of actions by the owner appears to be a deliberate distruction of
a landmark property and a clear violation of the St. Joseph County Preservation
Ordinance. The Historic Preservation Commission is investigating legal action to
require the owner to repair, to the point of rebuilding if necessary, and
maintain this historic landmark according to the provisions of the ordinance.
File:
TR RPT SEPT 88
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ITEM
REV BUDGET 1988
CURRENT BILLS
YEAR TO DATE
QUIETUS
BALANCE
(212)
POSTAGE
$500
$500.00
$28.10
$273.85
$0.00
$226.15
(213)
TRAVEL
$250
$250.00
$0.00
$130.00
$0.00
$120.00
(214)
MILEAGE
$200
$200.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$200.00
(215)
BOOKS
$100
$100.00
$0.00
$63.20
$0.00
$36.80
(220)
CONF EXP
$250
$250.00
$0.00
$250.00
$0.00
$0.00
(241)
PRINTING
$100
$175.00
$11.41
$161.32
$0.00
$13.68
(242)
LNDMK AD
$300
$225.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$225.00
(243)
PHOTOG
$300
$300.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$300.00
(252)
EQUIPMENT
$ 75
$75.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$75.00
(261)
LEGAL SERV
$375
$375.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$375.00
(263)
(265)
TECH ASST
LEGAL NOTE
$350
$ 50
$350.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$350.00
(360)
OFFICE SUP
$750
$50.00
$750.00
$0.00
$128.72
$0.00
$599.30
$0.00
$0.00
$50.00
(570)
DUES
$ 50
$50.00
$0.00
$25.00
$0.00
$150.70
$25.00
(571)
SUBSCRIP
$ 50
$50.00
$0.00
$18.00,
$0.00
$32.00
TOTAL
$3,700.00
$168.23
$1,520.67
$0.00
$2,179.33
HISTORIC PRES FUND
$21,435.00
$0.00
$16,025.41
$0.00
$5,409.59
SUR REC MGMT FUND
$18,154.07
$29726.73
$19,567.39
$0.00
($1,413.32)
TOTAL
$39,589.07
$2,726.73
$359592.80
$0.00
$3,996.27
GRAND TOTAL
$43,289.07
$2,894.96
$37,113.47
$0.00
$6,175.60
SMALL
TOWN SURVEY
$994.06
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$994.06