HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.17.2025 HPC Meeting MinutesCITY OF SOUTH BEND
AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
March 17, 2025
6:OOpm
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Sarah Andrews — President
Kathryn Hough — Vice President
David Wyncott — Treasurer
Joan Downs-Krostenko —
Arch. Historian and Secretary
Peter DeKever
Andrew Jones
Michael Skaggs
MINUTES
HYBRID MEETING
Council Chambers, 4t" Floor
County -City Building, South Bend, IN
MEMBERS ABSENT
I. CALL TO ORDER — 6.00 pm
II. ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC HEARING
a. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
SARAH ANDREWS
PRESIDENT
ALSO PRESENT:
Ross Van Overberghe
Kate Himick
Kelly Meehan
John Dorbin
2025-0213 1709 East Wayne Street East Wayne Street LDH,
Ordinance #7796-87 (Audio Position: 00:02:09)
The staff report was presented by:
Kate Himick, Historic Preservation Specialist
Staff Recommendation:
The Standards and Guidelines state that "original or early windows should be
preserved and not replaced unless beyond repair -- defined as over 50%
of the original materials needing to be replaced" (p. 29). After thorough
inspection of the windows, Staff do not see that a significant percentage
of the original material needs to be replaced, has degraded, or is beyond
repair. Staffs recommendation is to locate a craftsman to "tune up" the
windows to address unevenly meeting rails and locks and/or replace the
existing vinyl storm windows. Based on the information provided prior to
this public hearing, Staff makes an UNFAVORABLE
RECOMMENDATION.
The applicant was represented by:
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Tom and Marlene Nowak, 1709 East Wayne Street, appeared in person
to speak as the applicant.
Nicholas Ritchie, 3633 Miller Drive, Plymouth, IN, appeared in person to
represent the applicant.
The public was represented by:
Nicholas Ritchie, 3633 Miller Drive, Plymouth, IN, appeared in person to
speak in favor of the application.
After due consideration the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by Andrew Jones to deny (citing failure to comply with the
Standards and Guidelines), seconded by Joan Down s-Krosten ko, and
UNANIMOULY carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission
denies Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2025-0213.
Roll was called.
Commissioner Skaggs: AYE
Commissioner Hough: AYE
Commissioner DeKever: AYE
Commissioner Downs -Krosten ko: AYE
Commissioner Jones: AYE
Commissioner Andrews: AYE
Vote: 7-0. Seven in favor, none opposed.
COA #2025-0213 is DENIED.
ii. 2025-0303 1168 Lincoln Way East Lincoln Way East LHD,
Ordinance #7343-84 (Audio Position: 00:43:16)
The staff report was presented by:
Kate Himic, Historic Preservation Specialist
Staff Recommendation:
The proposed garage would sit in the approximate location of a previous
garage, which was approved for demolition in 2019 due to significant and
extensive deterioration (COA 2019-0219A). The proposed new garage
would have to meet Zoning setback requirements, and Staff advises that
the homeowner continue to work with Zoning staff to ensure compliance.
The proposed new garage from Menard's would have through -fastener
steel panel siding, a through -fastener steel panel roof, steel doors, and
one sliding, vinyl window at the rear. As stated in the Guidelines, new
buildings in Local Historic Districts, should have basic building and roof
forms like those seen in the District. Sample features that should be used
in defining physical context include materials, style, roof lines, and design
character. As proposed, the siding and roofing material of the new garage
are neither appropriate for the context of the District nor sympathetic to
the design of the house. The proposed roof line is also out of character
when compared to other existing auxiliary buildings in the District, many
of which have steeply pitched gable roofs. More appropriate siding styles
for this District would be vertical board and batten siding or clapboard
siding. A more appropriate roofline would be a steeper pitched gable roof
or a low pitched hip roof, to complement the character of the District or
the house, respectively. Based on the information provided prior to this
public hearing, Staff makes an UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION.
The applicant was represented by:
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The public was represented by: lication.
There was no one from the public to speak in regard to this app
After due consideration the following action was taken:
Upon a motion by David nd Guidelines), econdedy as written ting failure to
by Andrew Jones,
comply with the Standards
and UNANIMOUSLY carried by vote, the Historic Preservation #2025-
Commission denies Certificate of Appropriateness Application
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Roll was called.
Commissioner Skaggs: AYE
Commissioner Hough: AYE
Commissioner Downs -Kroste nko: AYE
Commissioner DeKever: AYE
Commissioner Wyncott: AYE
Commissioner Andrews: AYE
Vote: 7-0. Seven in favor, none opposed.
COA #2025-0303 is DENIED.
EXTRAS: applicant to guide the
with instructions for Staff to reach out to the waived application fee.
applicant's feapplication with a
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
REGULAR BUSINESS
a.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
17, 2025 minutes (Audio Position: 00:50:31)
February
Upon a motion by Joan Downs-Krostenko, seconded by David WY� 2025 n
UNANIMOUSLY carried by vote, the minutes from the February
Historic Preservation Commission are approved.
ii. February 17, 2025 Legal Affairs Committee minutes (Audio Position. 00:50:50)
b. STAFF REPORTS (Audio Position: 00:51:12)
i. Administrative Approvals
After due consideration, no action was taken.
C. COMMITTEE REPORTS 17 2025 Meeting Report (Audio Position: 00:51:50)
i. Legal Affairs February Hough.
The Meeting Report was read by Kathryn
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS (Audio Position: 00:57:13)
a. Landmarks Committee Discussion
marks Committee (Audio Position: 00:59:52)
b, Resolution 01-2025 Establishing Land
March 17, 2025
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Upon a motion by Peter DeKever, seconded by Michael Skaggs, and
UNANIMOUSLY carried by vote. Resolution 01-2025 is approved
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
a. Top 10 Endangered Discussion
b. Outreach Initiatives Discussion (Audio Position: 01:03:07)
IX. ADJOURNMENT (Audio Position: 01:04:14)
Upon a motion by David Wyncott, the meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
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