Historic Preservation Commission

M I C H I G A N C I T Y I N D I A N A Planning Department ~ Skyler York, Planning Director ~ ph: 219-873-1419 ~ fax: 219-873-1580 ~ syork@emichigancity.com HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Monday, April 26, 2021 ZOOM Remote Meeting– 6:00 P.M. CST - MEETING MINUTES– The meeting was called to order at 6:10 pm. VOTING MEMBERS Joyce Dalton, Chair Billy Green Daniel Granquist John Hendricks Dwayne Hurt Gigi McCabe-Miele Roger Potratz VOTING MEMBERS ABSENT David Augustus ADVISORY MEMBERS PRESENT: Deb Parcell Lilliana Rosado CITY COUNSEL LIASON: None VISITORS: Nancy Kominiarek Connie Christy James Welford Hattie Jackson APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: Meeting called to order at 6:02pm. Motion to approve made by J.Hendricks and seconded by G.McCabe-Miele. All members present concurred CORRESPONDENCE: None DUANE PARRY – MAYOR City of Michigan City ~ City Hall ~ 100 East Michigan Boulevard, Michigan City, IN 46360 ~ ph: 219-873-1400 ~ fax: 219-873-1515 web: emichigancity.com ~ e-mail: mayorparry@emichigancity.com CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS: - 425 East 9th Street Windows being replaced with wood clad Marvin windows which are the same size and type as the existing. Staff found the proposal to be in keeping with existing. G.McCabe-Miele proposed the request should be accepted, D.Granquist seconded. R.Potratz abstained and all other members approved. - 904-906 Franklin The project includes brick restoration and cleaning, exterior painting, new lighting and replacement of window transoms to match existing. The owner is sensitive to the care necessary to restore the building in keeping with its historic quality. Staff recommends approval and advices owners to treat masonry with care and to restore caulk joints to match existing. J.Henderson proposed approval, D.Granquist seconded. Board members approved. - 804 Cedar This is a request to replace the existing wood porch with a new porch that will be the exact size and materials, including the deck and handrail. The existing was removed so there are no photos for comparison. G.McCabe-Miele proposed the request should be accepted, R.Potratz seconded and all other members approved. - 227 West 8th Street This project involves various repairs to masonry and includes a new masonry knee wall below the porch. Face brick would be adhered to the underlying block structure. Staff urged the owner to restore brick and caulk joints to match existing and to use Type K or N mortar. Staff did not support the face brick as they don’t easily adhere to the block and tend to fall off. Board members suggested that face brick, if added, could be supported with a shelf angle bolted to the block so it would have structural integrity and would not fall off. The owner agreed this would be an acceptable option. D.Granquist proposed approval, J.Henderson seconded, and the Board approved. - 301 East 8th Street Owners of the Service Center wish to install solar panels in the parking lot at the back of their building. Staff agreed that the panels would not be seen and encouraged the addition. D.Granquist proposed approval, R.Potratz seconded, and the Board approved. MAINTENANCE REVIEW: - 421 E. 8th Street – painting, siding and roof repairs in kind were approved by staff. - 315 E. 9th Street – roof repairs and painting in kind were approved by staff. - 319 E. 9th Street – painting in kind was approved by staff. - 615 E. 9th Street – a new patio door was approved by staff. COMMITTEE REPORTS: - None OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: - Gigi McCabe-Miele’s tenure has come to an end. A new Board member will start in May. Gigi thanked the staff and Board members for years of assistance and comradery. PUBLIC COMMENT: - None ADJOURNEMENT: - D. Granquist moved to adjourn at 7:32 p.m. and was seconded by J. Hendricks. The Board approved unanimously.