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Commissioners and staff said the property has been vacant for some time and agreed that an occupied building is preferable to a vacant one, but several members urged the developer to incorporate or preserve architectural elements from the existing structure where feasible.

\"I, for 1, like, think that an occupied building is better than an unoccupied building,\" said Sally Larocco, chair of the commission. David Heinold, the city planner, said: \"I don't think we actually have to vote on anything, but, you know, it the commission could, if you so choose, to make comments or recommendation. If you agree with the letter, concur. I don't think we necessarily need a vote for the chair to sign it. We could do that over an email too.\" Heinold also explained the developer's plan \"is meeting the at minimum code specifications for the neighborhood\" and noted that zoning rules require articulation in building façades so a new structure cannot be a single long plane.

Commissioners asked for more information about why the proposal shifted from an earlier plan that emphasized adaptive reuse. Heinold said the owner is \"looking at all options on the table\" and is evaluating cost and funding possibilities; he noted renovation often becomes more expensive than new construction because of hazardous materials and code challenges. Peter Steele and other commissioners suggested the commission ask the developer to explain whether all funding and reuse options have been exhausted and to consider preserving exterior elements in a new design.

There was discussion about the visual fit of the proposed replacement building. Commissioners said the proposed massing and materials appear more industrial or modular than residential, and urged the developer to provide designs that better complement the neighboring houses and the nearby Walker District. Heinold confirmed required front-yard setbacks would provide yard and landscaping where none exists today, which could soften the building's appearance.

Commissioners directed staff to assemble and circulate comments rather than take a formal vote that night. David Heinold said he would send the concurrence request to the commission via email and identified Milestone Ventures as the developer; commissioners also asked staff to provide developer and architect contacts so the commission can offer more detailed feedback. Peter Steele agreed to draft a short neighborhood comment paragraph summarizing resident concerns.

The commission noted the property is not locally designated and reminded members that the Section 106 review process is advisory in this case; no formal action to block demolition or require reuse was taken at the meeting. The commission requested that, if demolition proceeds, the developer should explore ways to incorporate historic elements into the new design and to document the building's features where feasible.

Commissioners agreed to collect their suggested language and submit a single comment letter for the project, with the chair or commission designee signing or concurring by email.

The commission closed discussion and moved on to other agenda items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Business Improvement District - 07/14/2025","oneSentenceSummary","La Porte Historic Preservation Commission members discussed the Section 106 review for the proposed adaptive reuse and possible demolition of 205 Remley (the former Koch building) at their July 15 meeting, raising concerns that the developer's current plan meets only minimum zoning standards and asking staff to circulate a comment letter rather than vote on a formal recommendation.","taxTitle","La Porte City, LaPorte County, Indiana","taxId",70496,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6170005,"Commission considers Sunflower Fair coloring-book sponsorship and schedules masonry workshop",234,202000,436000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5401211-1a9851944bbb002b409de510c681de18&start=202&end=436","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5401211-1a9851944bbb002b409de510c681de18/thumbnail_202000.jpg","/articles/6170005/La-Porte-City/LaPorte-County/Indiana/Commission-considers-Sunflower-Fair-coloring-book-sponsorship-and-schedules-masonry-workshop","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6170005-b2d448fb9ddfd1c0f90aa2628250b67f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771075075&Signature=HB5T5dwKsGnZ88zx3GHsvC9qbXuqvgX7k~0kzUW87wCbddN~rUywRyaqh04JB-YF~SQolfagoepWCs~fQKTu2YRHL3-A5BmyALvu0S0~lSbjL8t~4-iGtCX~05nQQTvnNfMcyry3VKuRryMoutTlE8DXCQGIlyM7RsT7lzOzTfyHaqMUhJ3o-M352-7y-Mmh9FwVNLQTf7KuTgBQUpEzG9z~jC8GvbnVsPcXx0QfXskp36LRetrUNHCFSsnbdYmX5WYFrNhBC~swV-SLRDm6LbSF8~GH5PYcs1pA67kUwn92-dQ-3yM8Q8O9l6oF~iPQL0RijgeKngdHwZAIJ-S1lQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Porte Historic Preservation Commission discussed outreach and education plans at its July 15 meeting, including sponsoring a coloring-book booth at the Sunflower Fair and organizing a masonry tuck-pointing workshop for later this year.

Bruce Johnson outlined the Sunflower Fair sponsorship and said he would contact Rita Beatty from Coldwell Banker and include Wynn Home Inspection. \"I will talk to Rita Beatty from Coldwell Banker, and then you can also put Wynn Home Inspection on the list this year. We've done it before. We just didn't do it last year. Wynn home inspection. That's my business,\" Johnson said. Commissioners discussed asking sponsors to donate $100 each; one participant noted, \"Each 1 of these is donating $100.\" The commission said it would postpone a formal sponsorship vote until the full membership, including Commissioner Chris, can participate.

On workshops, members said they need one more educational workshop before year-end. They discussed a masonry tuck-pointing session at a volunteer property that Peter Steele offered. Deb Parcel from Indiana Landmarks and others recommended instructors; members mentioned \"I fix bricks\" (Emrick Kerik) as a preferred presenter and discussed paying a stipend to cover travel. Paul Hayden, who has led previous hazardous-materials presentations, was discussed as a second option; members noted he is moving toward retirement but could be a backup.

Commissioners discussed logistics: a one-day Saturday morning session, modest admission or stipend for instructors, and scheduling to avoid late-season weather issues. No formal agreements were made at the meeting; members asked staff to add the sponsorship and workshop items to the August agenda for a quorum vote and to finalize instructor availability and dates.

The commission also briefly confirmed it does not carry a large surplus of previous years' coloring books and that offering leftover books at the fair has been a recurring supplemental distribution method.","Members discussed sponsoring a coloring-book table at the Sunflower Fair, proposed $100 sponsor donations, and planned a masonry tuck-pointing workshop possibly on Peter Steele's property with potential instructors Emrick Kerik or Paul Hayden; commission cannot formally sponsor until a quorum votes next month.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6170010,"La Porte preservation commission proposes \"most at-risk\" properties list to spur action",268,1994000,2262000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5401211-1a9851944bbb002b409de510c681de18&start=1994&end=2262","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5401211-1a9851944bbb002b409de510c681de18/thumbnail_1994000.jpg","/articles/6170010/La-Porte-City/LaPorte-County/Indiana/La-Porte-preservation-commission-proposes-most-at-risk-properties-list-to-spur-action","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6170010-cd4d8294eeeca7ed8fc1e87d0eaf7a6e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771075075&Signature=OWCSiDUVInE9lZ4KGN6nFgeoaztWRPQpNB65MMlyJ3wzGZrDjbabifpb961naOMGOnPUTel9UKmDi-LmCVFWLn8LIV2IZZmhs6LjUUwR4AcFsnU0oghrirRybXB5ZzZqFj6VExiMO4wcbjdqogxSAvQNISn0k~cR-xMZ9MqFsiOMby6MULOeVcdkbdIPoMz~gbfSTTrP~0zSQoCU41x83uyOTNfbkbBgnTQrBL0ulyj5wTRLkPCjtFWkfFzZr8ayfnrHU3aQqEqPI9N-IOgQsVKH4oYgpgvqaL8rHJ0Oc3wiBaCuRWa6uL60wZ8Wu60QyH9Pn91qKRok2Ayh3g2rag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Porte Historic Preservation Commission voted informally at its July 15 meeting to begin compiling a \"five most at-risk properties\" list for the city, aiming to publicize threatened historic buildings and encourage preservation investment.

Commission chair Sally Larocco proposed the list as a press-release-style tool to draw attention to properties that could be saved or reused. \"I would like us to develop a, form a committee that is just producing the the 5 most at risk properties in La Porte list,\" Larocco said, adding that she wanted at least three properties on the list to be available for purchase.

Commission member Peter Steele responded that prioritizing properties on the market reduces the chance of antagonizing owners who may have plans, and later said he was \"actually kind of okay with antagonizing someone that is sitting on some of our, historic inventory and letting it decay. I'm okay with poking them.\" Commissioners discussed doing the list once or twice a year and focusing on properties where publicity could lead to community investment or direct purchase.

Larocco suggested 322 Lincoln Way as an example and said commissioners should bring one candidate property each to the next meeting. The group discussed including properties that are empty or for sale and agreed the initiative should generate public conversation and council advocacy rather than serve as a regulatory action.

No formal vote or formal designation process was recorded; commissioners said staff would take the lead on how to present the list and that they would prepare short write-ups for proposed properties. The commission plans to forward the compiled list to city council to request advocacy and to stimulate community interest in preservation and rehabilitation opportunities.

Commissioners said they expect the list to be used as an outreach and public-awareness tool, not as a legal designation, and proposed publishing it once or twice a year to spotlight preservation needs and potential projects.","The commission proposed creating a periodic list of five at-risk properties in La Porte to raise awareness, encourage purchase or rehabilitation, and prompt city council advocacy; commissioners asked members to bring candidate properties to the next meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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La Porte preservation commission urges stronger preservation elements for 205 Remley after Section 106 review

Commission considers Sunflower Fair coloring-book sponsorship and schedules masonry workshop

La Porte preservation commission proposes "most at-risk" properties list to spur action