Historic Preservation Commission

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MICHIGAN CITY HISTORIC REVIEW BOARD 12-19-2016 CALL TO ORDER: Board Chm Derrick Dircks called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT: Joyce Dalton, Roger Potratz, Gigi McCabe-Miele, Todd Dickard, Tom Przybylinski and Craig Phillips, City Planner. VOTING MEMBERS ABSENT: Jacqueline Hendricks, Connie Anderson, NON-VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT: Brad Miller, Community Preservation Specialist, Skyler York, Assist. City Planner. NON-VOTING MEMBERS ABSENT: Ronald Bensz, John Newcomb CITY COUNCIL LIAISON: None VISITORS PRESENT Aaron Borngraber, from the MC Planning Office, Aaron Podgorski, Pearl Mort, Sheila Burkhart, Michelle Burkhalt. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Amend the Nov. 28, 2016 minutes to read: “With the absence of Derek Dircks, Chairman, and Joyce Dalton, Vice Chairman, Board Member Craig Phillips called the meeting to order…” The Secretary for the Nov. 28 meeting was Gigi McCabe Miele in the absence of Roger Potratz. Joyce Dalton moved for approval of the minutes as amended, Gigi McCabe-Miele seconded; motion passed. CORRESPONDENCE: None CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS: 110 W 9th: The applicant’s name is Pearl J. Mort. The property is at 110 West 9th Street and is located in the Franklin Street Local and National Register Historic Districts. The property is rated contributing. The description of the proposed project is as follows: 1) upgrade 15 windows to thermopane glass, which includes replacement of four vinyl windows with wood replicas of originals, 2) replace front entry doors with replica wooden MINUTES 12-19-2016 Page 1 / 3 1/24/2017 doors, 3) repair and paint wood fascia and soffit; replace in kind as needed, 4) tuck-point where needed, and 5) replace fence. Section 7(d) of Ordinance 3013 of the City of Michigan City requires a Certificate of Appropriateness to be issued for this project. The staff recommendation is as follows: 1) replacement of the four vinyl windows with custom wood windows to match the originals is appropriate and returns historical integrity to the building. The rehabilitation of the remaining eleven windows is appropriate. Original wood elements can be replaced in kind at locations of severe deterioration and repaired at points where original fabric remains. Existing glass panes should remain, but replacement with modern glass is acceptable only where retention of the original muntins is possible. 2) The wood doors will be appropriately replaced in kind with replica wood doors, while the wood transom above will be maintained. 3) There are isolated areas of deterioration and complete loss of the fascia, soffit, and individual brackets. Wood elements should be replicated in kind at locations of complete loss and repaired at points where original fabric remains. 4) There are several locations on the exterior that require tuck pointing to preserve the existing brick, as well as isolated areas of significant brick deterioration and loss of face that will require total replacement of the bricks in kind. 5) The applicant will resubmit designs for fencing when they decide on details. The staff recommends approval as submitted. The building use will change from restaurant to church; a question arose concerning whether or not a church was allowed by zoning; Craig checked and it is OK. Brad Miller discussed his comments regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness Tom moved, Joyce seconded, to approved a Certificate of Appropriateness; passed 6-0. PRESENTED TO BOARD: None MAINTENANCE REVIEW: None COMMITTEE REPORTS: None OLD BUSINESS: Craig reviewed the revised Historic District guidelines, final draft. Nothing in content was changed except to correct several dates. The format was revised for more readability. Brad Miller noted that on pg. 21 of the Guidelines, under Demolition, there is a bulletpoint that needs revision. Craig also noted that the one sheet which describes what division of work affected by these Guidelines would be addressed by which City official will be presented at the next meeting. MINUTES 12-19-2016 Page 2 / 3 1/24/2017  The issue was also discussed concerning whether or not these Guidelines should address the concern of having satellite TV dishes on front lawns. Craig said that this issue needs more study by the City Attorney before it can be addressed, hopefully early next year. Joyce asked whether the City Attorney could be asked to be present at our next meeting in January, 2017. Craig said that he would ask her. Joyce made the motion (with correction on pg. 21 noted) and Gigi seconded to accept the final draft of the Guidelines. Motion passed. NEW BUSINESS: None PUBLIC COMMENT: None. ADJOURNMENT: Joyce moved to adjourn; passed. Respectfully Submitted, Roger Potratz, Sec. MINUTES 12-19-2016 Page 3 / 3 1/24/2017