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SARAH ANDREWS
PRESIDENT
A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT
OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
ROSS VAN OVERBERGHE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADMINISTRATOR
EXCELLENCE | ACCOUNTABILITY | INNOVATION | INCLUSION | EMPOWERMENT
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MINUTES
HYBRID MEETING
August 19, 2024 Council Chambers, 4th Floor
6:00pm County-City Building, South Bend, IN
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Sarah Andrews - President
David Wyncott - Vice President
Andrew Jones – Treasurer
Michael Skaggs
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Joan Downs-Krostenko –
Arch. Historian and
Secretary
Peter DeKever
ALSO PRESENT:
Ross Van Overberghe
Kate Himick
John Dorbin
I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 pm
II. ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC HEARING
a. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
i. 2024-0708 61723 Oak Rd Chapin Park LHD,
Ordinance #5-1987 (Audio Position: 0:3:46)
The staff report was presented by:
Ross Van Overberghe, Historic Preservation Administrator
Staff Recommendation:
The corn crib has collapsed in the center and is unsafe. Staff makes a
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION.
The applicant was represented by:
Don Nuner, 61229 Oak Rd .
The public was represented by:
There was no one from the public to speak in regard to this application.
After due consideration the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by David Wyncott, seconded by Michael Skaggs, and
carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission APPROVES
Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2024-0708.
Vote: 3-1. Three in favor, one opposed.
COA#2024-0708 is APPROVED.
ii. 2024-0708A 917 Leland Avenue Chapin Park Local Historic District,
Ordinance #9575-05 (Audio Position: 0:11:00)
The staff report was presented by:
Ross Van Overberghe, Historic Preservation Administator
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Staff Recommendation:
The back section of the roof sustained severe structural damage during
the 2015 fire, and modestly raising the pitch would not impact the
character of the home. The back section is also not visible from the
street. Widening the south gable would also have no impact on the
overall character and visual impact of the home, especially given that
the homeowners intend to replicate the look of the gable currently and
re-use original material where possible. Staff makes a FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION.
The applicant was represented by:
Jennifer and Michael Stone, 917 Leland Avenue, South Bend, IN,
appeared in person to speak as the applicant.
The public was represented by:
There was no one from the public to speak in regard to this application.
After due consideration the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Michael Skaggs, seconded by Andrew Jones, and
carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission APPROVES
Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2024-0708A
Vote: 4-0. Four in favor, none opposed.
COA#2024-0708A is APPROVED with remanding of approval of the
details to staff.
iii. 2024-0725 820 Ashland Avenue Chapin Park Local Historic District,
Ordinance #9575-05 (Audio Position: 0:17:50)
The staff report was presented by:
Ross Van Overberghe, Historic Preservation Administrator
Staff Recommendation:
Due to the previous replacement of all but 2 windows in the house, and the
placement of the remaining two original windows being not visible from
the street, it is favorable for all windows in the house to match. The
original windows shall be retained on site as a reference in the event that
a future property owner wishes to return to the home to original wood
windows. Staff makes a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION.
The applicant was represented by:
Della and Lance Miller, 14042 Forest Lane, Apple Valley, MN, appeared
in person 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 Wyncott, seconded by Andrew Jones, and
carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission APPROVES
Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2024-0725.
Vote: 4-0. Four in favor, none opposed.
COA#2024-0725 is APPROVED.
iv. 2024-0731 313 West Madison St Chapin Park Local Historic District,
Ordinance #9575-05 (Audio Position: 0:22:30)
The staff report was presented by:
Kate Himick, Historic Preservation Specialist
Staff Recommendation:
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The scale of the 2 story deck is inappropriate for the house as well as the
broader neighborhood. The overall massing of the deck is
incompatible with the house, as can be seen in the image of the west
elevation (Image 2). The District Addendum for Chapin Park states
that the proportions of site projects, “shall conform to those required
for new construction,” which consider scale and massing (p. 157).
Due to the large size of this deck in comparison to the house and
other decks in the neighborhood, staff makes an UNFAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION.
Staff would support a scaled down version of the current deck in order to
comply with the current Standards and Guidelines.
The applicant was represented by:
Aaron Bechtel, 1621 College Street, South Bend, IN was present to
represent the applicant.
The public was represented by:
There was no one from the public to speak in regard to this application.
After due consideration the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Michael Skaggs seconded by David Wyncott, and
carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission APPROVES
Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2024-0731
Vote: 4-0. Four in favor, none opposed.
COA#2024-0731 is APPROVED.
v. 2024-0802 914 Leland Avenue Chapin Park Local Historic District,
Ordinance #9575-05 (Audio Position: 0:36:43)
The staff report was presented by:
Kate Himick, Historic Preservation Specialist
Staff Recommendation:
The replacement of an unoriginal, small fixed-pane window with a custom,
wood window replicating the adjacent windows will not damage the
integrity of the house. The proposed window will restore a sense of
continuity among the windows on the south facade of the house, as the
majority of these windows feature the same unique muntin pattern. Staff
makes a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION.
The applicant was represented by:
Quinn Pillari, 914 Leland Avenue, South Bend, IN and William Wallace,
708 Forest Avenue, South Bend, IN.
The public was represented by:
There was no one from the public to speak in regard to this application.
After due consideration the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Andrew Jones, seconded by Michael Skaggs, and
carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission APPROVED
Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2024-0708.
Vote: 4-0. Four in favor, None opposed.
COA#2024-0708 is APPROVED until August 20, 2024.
b. LOCAL LANDMARK NOMINATION
IV. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
V. REGULAR BUSINESS
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a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
i. July 15, 2024 minutes (Audio Position: 0:40:00)
Upon a motion by David Wyncott, seconded by no one, and UNANIMOUSLY
carried by vote, the minutes from the July 15, 2024 Historic Preservation
Commission are approved.
b. STAFF REPORTS
i. Administrative Approvals
c. COMMITTEE REPORTS
i. No committees have met since the previous meeting.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
a. Tree Lawn Update (Audio Position: 0:40:39)
VII. NEW BUSINESS
a. Resolution 01-2024 Top Ten Most Endangered List (Audio Position: 0:42:05)
Upon a motion by Michael Skaggs, seconded by David Wyncott, and
UNANIMOUSLY carried by vote, Resolution 01-2024 of the Historic Preservation
Commission is approved.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by David Wnycott, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Joan Downs-Krostenko Date
Arch. Historian/ Secretary