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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.16.2025 HPC Meeting MinutesCITY OF SOUTH BEND 1 1 AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATIO\ COVMISSION June 16, 2025 6:00pm MEMBERS PRESENT: Sarah Andrews — President Kathryn Hough — Vice President Peter DeKever Michael Skaggs MINUTES HYBRID MEETING Council Chambers, 4th Floor County -City Building, South Bend, IN MEMBERS ABSENT: David Wyncott Joan Downs-Krostenko — Arch. Historian and Secretary Andrew Jones CALL TO ORDER — 6:15 pm The previous meeting in the council chambers ran long. ROLL CALL PUBLIC HEARING a. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS i. 2025-0513 917 Leland Avenue SARAN ANDREWS PRESIDENT ALSO PRESENT: Ross Van Overberghe Kate Himick Kelly Meehan John Dorbin Chapin Park LHD, Ord. #9575-05 (Audio Position: 00:08:33) The staff report was presented by: Kate Himick, Historic Preservation Specialist Staff Recommendation: The rooftop addition as proposed is on the rear side roof slope, thus minimizing its impact. The gabled dormer is appropriate in location, placement, and massing for the rest of the house. The materials will be sympathetic to the rest of the home and neighborhood. The windows proposed to be replaced are not original to the home, are not operable, and were likely replaced in the aftermath of a previous fire. Aluminum -clad wood is appropriate in this instance. Based on the information provided prior to this public hearing, Staff makes a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION.. The applicant was represented by: Mike and Jennifer Stone, 917 Leland Avenue, 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: A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT ROSS VAN OVERBERGHE OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADMINISTRATOR EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT 1400S County -City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9371 f 574.235.9201 southbendin.gov CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Upon a motion by Michael Skaggs, seconded by Peter DeKever, and UNANIMOULY carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission APPROVES Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2025-0513-2 and 2025-0513-3. Roll was called. Commissioner Hough: AYE Commissioner Skaggs: AYE Commissioner DeKever: AYE Commissioner Andrews: AYE Vote: 4-0. Four in favor, none opposed. COA 2025-0513-2 and 2025-0513-3 are APPROVED. ii. 2025-0522 402 West Navarre Street Chapin Park LHD, Ord. #9575-05 (Audio Position: 00:12:56) The staff report was presented by: Kate Himick, Historic Preservation Specialist Staff Recommendation: The proposed repairs to the water table, siding, and masonry are sound avenues of repair using appropriate materials. The design and footprint of the proposed porch is in keeping with the massing and scale of a rear porch, and Staff feels that the proposed designs are sympathetic to the existing home and neighborhood. Staff is favorable to either design (Proposal Version 1 or Proposal Version 2). Given the information provided prior to this public hearing, Staff makes a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION. The applicant was represented by: Todd Zeiger, 801 West Washington St, and Morgan Palmer, 511 N Notre Dame Avenue appeared in person 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 Peter DeKever, and seconded by Kathryn Hough, and UNANIMOUSLY carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission APPROVES Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2025-0522. Roll was called. Commissioner Skaggs: AYE Commissioner Hough: AYE Commissioner DeKever: AYE Commissioner Andrews: AYE Vote: 4-0. four in favor, none opposed. COA #2025-0522 is APPROVED. iii. 2025-0526 703 Portage Court Chapin Park LHD, Ord. #9575-05 (Audio Position: 00:17:30) The staff report was presented by: Kate Himick, Historic Preservation Specialist Staff Recommendation: Page 12 June 16, 2025 CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Staff is in favor of the following more minor elements: (1) the installation of glass block in several basement window openings, (2) the replacement of sagging portion of the front porch flooring with treated wood, and (3) the repointing of needed areas in the foundation and chimney. Staff notes that the preferred mortar used for a house of this age would be lime mortar or type 0 mortar. Staff welcomes the owners' plan to retain as much as possible of the original siding, while replacing segments that are missing or exceedingly deteriorated with red cedar to match. Staff notes that lead safe practices should be followed for the painting of the siding. Regarding the replacement of original windows on the first floor, many of these windows would need restoration to function and be secured. In this instance, Staff believes that a balance should be struck between the preservation of the original material and the practicalities of investment in a long -vacant home. Staff believes that promoting the feasibility of investment in this property is, in the long run, promoting its preservation. Therefore, in this case, Staff is in favor of vinyl replacement windows, with the stipulation that should the windows need to be replaced in the future, aluminum -clad wood windows or wood windows be used. The same principles apply to the replacement of the front, original door. Detailed restoration would be required in order to keep the door in working order. Staff feels that the compromise of donating the door or retaining it on site is an appropriate one. Lastly, Staff is in favor of the removal of the rear, leaning vestibule. Any future plans for a porch or deck in the rear should also follow the same Certificate of Appropriateness approvals process. Based on the information provided prior to this public hearing, Staff makes a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION, given that the appropriate mortar type is used and that the original door and any salvageable window sashes are either donated to a salvage shop or retained on site. The applicant was represented by: Alex Hernandez, 703 Portage Court, South Bend, IN, appeared in person and Joe Popitiya, 703 Portage Court, appeared virtually to represent the applicant. The public was represented by: Robert Bollman, 804 Portage Avenue, appeared virtually to speak against this application. Kelly Meehan 27 minutes 56 seconds Commissioner Andrews: Are you speaking for or against this project? Mr. Bollman: Am I am speaking either. I have some questions that should be answered before, that was, before that decision was made. And you do not answer questions during business hours because you all know who I am. We've been involved with this property for three months now. So I have some answers that y'all should that we need to consider like I'd like to know who the architect of record is for is on a project of this size because they're the code compliance officer and I have a big problems because you all have approved the roof replacement and the soffit detail. There's no mention in there about the venting of the of the attic. Page 13 June 16, 2025 CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION John Dorbin: Excuse me, Sir, we have some formalities to be observed. First you need to identify yourself. Mr. Bollman: Oh, I apologize. John Dorbin: Who you are, where you live, and whether you're stating your position in favor or against this project. So, let's start with those formalities. Mr. Bollman: My name is Robert Bowman. I own 804 Portage Ave. as of right now. I stand against this project strongly. I am the only property owner that abuts this that bothers to show up. I have a very strong standing because this is the property that continues to harm me and my family. John Dorbin: And do you wish to expand and explain why you're what you why you're in opposed to it? Or does that end your? Mr. Bollman: I don't believe that the project has been handled properly. I do not trust the process has been followed. I do not trust that the code is being followed and will be followed. I do not trust the paperwork that has been submitted. You guys approved a roof and soffit replacement on this with no attic venting details specified. So how are they gonna vet the roof without changing the soffit? You guys have approved changing the. I'm sorry the proposal is to change the siding. What's going under the siding? Are they putting the proper water resistant barrier under it? Are they fixing the grade? Because right now the grade at the front of the property is right up to the wood. That's not legal. An architect would turn around and say no, these are all things that need to be fixed before I will put my stamp on this project. But they keep tossing. Hey, piece meal. Hey, we're trying to do a couple of windows this time around. We're trying to do a couple a little bit of siding and some shingles this time around, we're going to do a door this time around. When is somebody going to sit back and present an entire complete project for this or package for this project that shows the city and US neighbors exactly what's going to happen? Please excuse me if I get a little bit excited about this. But Ross, you know exactly who I am. I'm the guy that nobody will return their phone calls because I keep asking questions of you guys and the building department about how are these code issues going to be addressed. How are these safety issues going to be addressed? How do we know that we're not going to have another investor that's going to come in, realize it's going to take $100,000 to fix up this house and it's only going to be worth $80,000 when they're done. And then they walk away. John Dorbin: Thank you sir, you've reached your time allotment and we will discuss with the commissioners. I will explain to the Commissioners, we've met with you. With representatives of various departments and so City has scheduled two separate meetings, including historic Commission, the head of the building department, the head of the neighborhood services Enforcement Legal Department. And your Councilman, Canneth Lee. So I would explain that we have heard concerns and we have responded so and I'll I'll leave it at that. After due consideration the following action was taken: Page 14 June 16, 2025 CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Upon a motion by Peter DeKever, and seconded by Michael Skaggs, and UNANIMOUSLY carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission APPROVES Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2025-0526. Roll was called. Commissioner Hough: AYE Commissioner DeKever: AYE Commissioner Skaggs: AYE Commissioner Andrews: AYE Vote: 4-0. Four in favor, none opposed. COA #2025-0526 is APPROVED. iv. 2025-0530 705 Leland Avenue Chapin Park LHD, Ord. #9575-05 (Audio Position: 00:31:19) The staff report was presented by: Kate Himick, Historic Preservation Specialist Staff Recommendation: Due to the varied styles and conditions of the windows in the house, staff feels that the non -conforming windows (8, 9, 10 & 19) are appropriate for replacement with all wood windows. Windows (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) are in ok shape and could be replaced with all wood windows without negatively affecting the integrity of the house. Previous window openings (16 & 17) are appropriate for new wood windows to be installed. Additionally, a new window installed at location (18) to allow for ventilation of the bathroom is appropriate. The Replacement of the original wood side door with an all wood replica is also appropriate. Staff makes a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION. The applicant was represented by: Amanda Shutts., 705 Leland Avenue, South Bend, IN, appeared in person and Andrew Caspers, 1221 Campeau Street, South Bend, IN, appeared virtually 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, and seconded by Kathryn Hough, and UNANIMOUSLY carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission APPROVED Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2025-0530. Roll was called. Commissioner DeKever: AYE Commissioner Skaggs: AYE Commissioner Hough: AYE Commissioner Andrews: AYE Vote: 4-0. Four in favor, none opposed. COA #2025-0530 is APPROVED. IV. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR V. REGULAR BUSINESS Page 15 June 16, 2025 CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES i. Secretary Commissioner Downs-Krostenko was absent from the meeting so minutes were not signed or approved. (Audio Position: 00:40:20) b. STAFF REPORTS i. Administrative Approvals (Audio Position: 00:40:28) After due consideration, no action was taken. ii. Enforcement c. COMMITTEE REPORTS VI_ OLD BUSINESS a. Resolution 03-2025 South Bend Pre -Approved Houses (Audio Position: 00:40:43) After due consideration the following action was taken: Upon a motion by Kathryn Hough, seconded by Michael Skaggs, and UNANIMOULY carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission APPROVES Resolution 03-2025 "ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL" PROCEDURES AUTHORIZING STAFF TO APPROVE NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS THAT ARE FROM THE SOUTH BEND NEIGHBORHOOD INFILL PRE -APPROVED, READY TO BUILD HOUSING PLANS AND COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES. VII. NEW BUSINESS VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS (Audio Position: 00:45:53) a. Lead Safe Presentation (Audio Position: 00:48:50) IX. ADJOURNMENT Upon a motion by Michael Skaggs, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Ocwo -461.49g jern l.o 9 a 1/ 2 o Zr-- an Downs-Krostenko Date Arch. Historian/ Secretary Page 1 6 June 16, 2025