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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
May 20, 2024 Council Chambers, 4th Floor
6:00pm County-City Building, South Bend, IN
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Sarah Andrews - President
Joan Downs-Krostenko –
Arch. Historian and Secretary
Don Dietz
Peter DeKever
Michael Skaggs (virtual)
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Andrew Jones - Treasurer
David Wyncott - Vice
President
ALSO PRESENT:
Ross Van Overberghe
Kate Himick
Kate Bolze
Sandra Kennedy
I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 pm
II. ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC HEARING
a. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
i. 2024-0422 322 West Washington Street Local Landmark,
Ordinance #6777-1980 (Audio Position: 0:00:42)
The staff report was presented by:
Ross Van Overberghe, Historic Preservation Administrator
Staff Recommendation:
Although this house is a good example of “Yankee Style” gutters, the
removal and installation of new gutters and the ability to add “Yankee
Style” gutters back in the future will not negatively detract from the
overall appearance or permanently damage the integrity of the house.
Due to the deterioration and lack of contractors able or willing to install
new “Yankee Style” gutters, staff makes a FAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION for removal of the Yankee Gutters and
replacement with new.
Staff makes an UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION for the use of “K”
style gutters and asks the applicant to consider amending the
application to install half-round gutters.
The applicant was represented by:
Eric Horvath 322 W Washington St, South Bend, IN, appeared in person
to speak as the applicant.
After due consideration the following action was taken:
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Upon a motion by Don Dietz, seconded by Peter DeKever, and
UNANIMOUSLY carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission
amends Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2024-0422 from the
installation of “K” style gutters to the installation of half-round gutters.
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 Joan Downs-Krostenko, seconded by Don Dietz, and
UNANIMOUSLY carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission
APPROVES Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2024-0422 as
amended.
Vote: 5-0. Five in favor, none opposed.
COA#2024-0422 is APPROVED.
ii. 2024-0513 1218 East Wayne Street South East Wayne Street LHD,
Ordinance #7796-87 (Audio Position: 0:05:57)
The staff report was presented by:
Ross Van Overberghe, Historic Preservation Administrator
Staff Recommendation:
The proposed addition on the rear of the house will not negatively impact
the integrity of the house. It will be minimally visible from the street
Staff makes a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION.
The applicant was represented by:
Nick Donovan, Peacock & Company, 1147 E Mishawaka Ave, South
Bend, IN, appeared in person to represent 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 Peter DeKever, seconded by Don Dietz, and
UNANIMOUSLY carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission
APPROVES Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2024-0513.
Vote: 5-0. Five in favor, none opposed abstained.
COA#2024-0513 is APPROVED.
b. LOCAL LANDMARK NOMINATION
i. 3016 Portage Avenue, “Portage Manor” (Audio Position: 0:14:09)
The staff update was presented by: Ross Van Overberghe, Historic
Preservation Administrator.
IV. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
V. REGULAR BUSINESS
a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
i. April 15, 2024 minutes (Audio Position: 0:23:12)
Upon a motion by Joan Downs-Krostenko, seconded by Don Dietz, and
UNANIMOUSLY carried by vote, the minutes from the April 15, 2024 Historic
Preservation Commission are approved.
b. STAFF REPORTS
i. Administrative Approvals (Audio Position: 0:23:28)
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After due consideration, no action was taken.
c. COMMITTEE REPORTS
i. No committees have met since the previous meeting.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
a. Architectural Styles Presentation (Audio Position: 0:23:40)
The presentation was made by: Joan Downs-Krostenko, Architectural Historian as
part of Continuing Education for the Commission.
b. New Historic Preservation Specialist (Audio Position: 0:49:02)
Kate Himick was introduced to the Commission.
c. Top Ten Most Endangered (Audio Position: 0:50:11)
Discussion of potential properties on the Top Ten list for 2024
d. General Projects update (Audio Position: 1:13:22)
i. 2023 Top Ten Update Press Release
ii. Process Improvements
iii. National Register Nominations Proposal
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Upon a motion by Don Dietz, the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
Joan Downs-Krostenko Date
Arch. Historian/ Secretary