HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.15.2024 HPC Meeting MinutesCITY OF SOUTH BEND
AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
April 15, 2024
6:00pm
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Sarah Andrews - President
David Wyncott - Vice President
Andrew Jones - Treasurer
Joan Downs-Krostenko —
Arch. Historian and Secretary
Don Dietz
Peter DeKever
Michael Skaggs
MINUTES
HYBRID MEETING
Council Chambers, 4tn Floor
County -City Building, South Bend, IN
MEMBERS ABSENT
I. CALL TO ORDER — 5:56 pm
II. ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC HEARING
a. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
i. 2024-0328A 616 Rex Street
Ordinance #9575-05
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ALSO PRESENT:
Ross Van Overberghe
Kate Bolze
Sandra Kennedy
Chapin Park LHD,
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Joan Downs-Krostenko recused herself from hearing this item
She is the petitioner for the item
The staff report was presented by:
Ross Van Overberghe, Historic Preservation Administrator
Staff Recommendation:
Staff makes a favorable recommendation.
The applicant was represented by:
Joan Down s-Krostenko, 849 Forest Ave, South Bend, IN, appeared in
person to speak as the applicant.
Upon a motion by Andrew Jones, seconded by David Wyncott, and
UNANIMOUSLY carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission
amends the Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2024-0328A to
include the demolition of the existing concrete porch.
Vote: 6-0. Six in favor, none opposed.
COA#2024-0328A is amended.
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There was no one from the public to speak in regards to this application.
After due consideration the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by David Wyncott, seconded by Don Dietz, and
UNANIMOUSLY carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission
APPROVES Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2024-0328A as
amended.
Vote: 6-0. Six in favor, none opposed.
COA#2024-0328A is APPROVED.
2024-0329 517 River Avenue Edgewater Place LHD,
Ordinance #6846-80 (Audio Position: 0:07:04)
The staff report was presented by:
Ross Van Overberghe, Historic Preservation Administrator
Staff Recommendation:
The placement of the fence complies with the zoning ordinance. The
fence will be minimally visible from the street, therefore the horizontal
style will not affect the integrity of the house. Staff makes a favorable
recommendation.
The applicant was represented by:
Lea Zimmer, 517 River Ave, South Bend, IN, appeared virtually to speak
as the applicant.
The public was represented by:
There was no one from the public to speak in regards to this application.
After due consideration the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by David Wynoctt, seconded by Michael Skaggs, and
carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission APPROVES
Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2024-0329.
Vote: 6-1. Six in favor, one opposed.
COA#2024-0329 is APPROVED.
b. LOCAL LANDMARK NOMINATION
3016 Portage Avenue, "Portage Manor" (Audio Position: 0:14:32)
The staff update was presented by: Ross Van Overberghe
Questions were asked by the public:
Jenny Piontek, 2201 Riverside Dr, South Bend, IN appeared in person to
ask questions regarding Portage Manor. Staff and the Commission
responded to those questions.
IV. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
V. REGULAR BUSINESS
a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 18, 2024 minutes (Audio Position: 0:21:09)
Upon a motion by Joan Downs-Krostenko, seconded by David Wyncott, and
UNANIMOUSLY carried by vote, the minutes from the March 18, 2024
Historic Preservation Commission are approved.
b. STAFF REPORTS
Administrative Approvals (Audio Position: 0:21:37)
After due consideration, no action was taken.
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C. COMMITTEE REPORTS
i. No committees have met since the previous meeting.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
a. Staff Positions (Audio Position: 0:21:46)
An offer has been made and accepted, so a new specialist has been hired. Her start
date will by May 20, 2024.
b. 2023-2024 Road Map Review (Audio Position: 0:22:19)
Road Map Topics that were discussed:
- Top 10 endangered properties
- Landmark List
- National Register
- Bylaws
- Quarterly educational sessions led by Joan Downs-Krostenko
- Commission member resumes
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Don Dietz, seconded by David Wyncott, the meeting was adjourned at
6:33 p.m.
Joan Downs-Krostenko Dz
Arch. Historian/ Secretary �-OA
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