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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
July 15, 2024 Council Chambers, 4th Floor
6:00pm County-City Building, South Bend, IN
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Sarah Andrews - President
David Wyncott - Vice President
Joan Downs-Krostenko –
Arch. Historian and Secretary
Andrew Jones – Treasurer (Joined
at 6:02 pm)
Don Dietz
Peter DeKever
Michael Skaggs - Virtually
MEMBERS ABSENT: 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. 2024-0604 738 Leland Avenue Chapin Park LHD,
Ordinance #9575-05 (Audio Position: 0:1:00)
The staff report was presented by:
Ross Van Overberghe, Historic Preservation Administrator
Staff Recommendation:
The restoration of the L-shaped porch footprint and clapboard siding
would constitute positive improvements to the character of this
middle-class Victorian home and bring it into alignment with similar
homes in the neighborhood. The back of the house is heavily altered,
and the proposed extension would appear more cohesive than the
current medley of extensions. The use of original and salvaged
material in this project is commendable. Staff makes a FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION.
The applicant was represented by:
There was no one 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:
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Upon a motion by Joan Downs-Krostenko, seconded by Don Dietz, and
UNANIMOUSLY carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission
APPROVES Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2024-0604.
Vote: 7-0. Seven in favor, none opposed.
COA#2024-0604 is APPROVED.
ii. 2024-0611 1524 East Wayne Street East Wayne Street Local Historic
District, Ordinance #7796-87 (Audio Position: 0:5:19)
The staff report was presented by:
Ross Van Overberghe, Historic Preservation Administrator
Staff Recommendation:
The front step and brick walkway are important to the overall visual
impression of the home. Other Tudor Revival homes in East Wayne
Street (that were also designed by H. R. Stapp and built by Whitcomb
& Keller) also feature brick steps and/or walkways. These include
1336 E Wayne St South, 1417 E Wayne St, and 1425 E Wayne St.
Replacing the brick with modern concrete would obscure this
continuity and detract from the aesthetic value of the home. Staff
make an UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION.
The applicant was represented by:
Chris Thornton, 1524 East Wayne Street, South Bend, IN, appeared in
person to speak as the applicant.
The applicant requests to amend his application to include the porch
railings.
Upon a motion by Joan Downs-Krostenko, seconded by Andrew Jones,
and UNANIMOUSLY carried by vote, the Historic Preservation
Commission APPROVES to amend Application #2024-0604 to include
the porch railings and remand details to staff.
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 Peter DeKever, seconded by Michael Skaggs, and
carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission APPROVES
Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2024-0611
Vote: 7-0. Seven in favor, none opposed.
COA#2024-0611 is APPROVED with remanding of approval of the
details to staff.
iii. 2024-0613 65014 State Road 931 Local Landmark,
Ordinance #80-77 (Audio Position: 0:23:45)
The staff report was presented by:
Ross Van Overberghe, Historic Preservation Administrator
Staff Recommendation:
Due to years of neglect by previous property owners, the main and
second floors of the structure have fallen into the basement. The roof
has several holes and is slowly collapsing. The structure currently sits
on an easement granted to AEP (I & M electric) for the placement of
power transmission lines. Due to the transmission lines passing over
the structure, no use of the structure is permitted. Quotes for
relocating the structure on the property outside of the easement are
beyond reasonable and would create an economic hardship for the
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property owner. Should the building be left in place, it would create an
economic hardship for the property owner by having to restore and
maintain a structure they could not use. Staff makes a FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION.
The applicant was represented by:
Amber and Amparo Martinez, 2910 Hilltop Drive, 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 Don Dietz, seconded by David Wyncott, and carried by
vote, the Historic Preservation Commission APPROVES Certificate of
Appropriateness Application #2024-0613.
Vote: 6-1. Six in favor, one opposed.
COA#2024-0613 is APPROVED.
iv. 2024-0703 559 River Avenue Edgewater Place LHD,
Ordinance #6846-80 (Audio Position: 0:33:10)
The staff report was presented by:
Ross Van Overberghe, Historic Preservation Administrator
Staff Recommendation:
Staff make a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION to replace the asphalt
shingles, fascia and soffit. The garage was likely and addition in the
30s or 40s. Loss of the block garage will not negatively impact the
integrity of the house. Staff make a FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION for reconstruction of the garage and removal of
second floor door.
The applicant was represented by:
Jonathan Rios, 1118 Logan St, Mishawaka, 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 Daivd Wyncott seconded by Andrew Jones, and carried
by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission APPROVES Certificate of
Appropriateness Application #2024-0703
Vote: 6-1. Six in favor, one opposed.
COA#2024-0703 is APPROVED.
v. 2024-0708 61723 Oak Road Local Landmark,
Ordinance # 5-78 (Audio Position: 0:40:12)
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:
No one was present to speak as/represent the applicant.
The public was represented by:
There was no one from the public to speak in regard to this application.
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After due consideration the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Andrew Jones, seconded by David Wyncott, and
carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission TABLED
Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2024-0708.
Vote: 7-0. Seven in favor, None opposed.
COA#2024-0708 is TABLED until August 20, 2024.
b. LOCAL LANDMARK NOMINATION
IV. REGULAR BUSINESS
a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
i. June 17, 2024 minutes (Audio Position: 0:52:57)
Upon a motion by Joan Downs-Krostenko, seconded by Don Dietz, and
UNANIMOUSLY carried by vote, the minutes from the June 17, 2024 Historic
Preservation Commission are approved.
V. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
VI. REGULAR BUSINESS
a. STAFF REPORTS
i. Administrative Approvals
b. COMMITTEE REPORTS
i. No committees have met since the previous meeting.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
a. Tree Lawn Update (Audio Position: 0:53:35)
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
a. 2024 Top Ten Most Endangered (Audio Position: 1:00:50)
X. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Don Dietz, the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Joan Downs-Krostenko Date
Arch. Historian/ Secretary