Encroachment - Revised Approved - Linda DeCicco - 828 Park Avenue

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Department of Public Works Memorandum Date TO: Board of Public Works FROM: Jitin Kain SUBJECT: Encroachment into Public Right -of -Way - 828 Park Ave. The Board of Public Works at its meeting on November 8, 2016, approved a request by Ms. Linda DeCicco to install a historic marker marking the birthplace of poet Kenneth Rexroth in the treelawn of 828 Park Ave. The sign placement included restrictions for the size of the sign to 4' above grade and 10' away from any driveway based on Building Dept's recommendation. Since this time, I have spoken with Ms. DeCicco about her request and received communication from Casey Pfeiffer with the Historical Marker Program at the Indiana Historical Bureau. Ms. Pfeiffer explained that all historical markers are the same standard size across Indiana and fall under IC 4-23- 7.2-11. There is no precedent for a smaller historical marker. A document provided by Ms. Pfeiffer is attached with this memo showing examples of State Historical markers on residential property. It is my recommendation that the petitioner be allowed to place the historical marker at 828 Park Ave. at the standard size proposed in the treelawn, parallel to the street. A current picture of the property is also attached to this memo. APPROVED Hoard of Public Works — -. FF cRoVly -w�. OVUM buvu, IN 4bbV1 I F: b(4-235-9251 I FAX: 574-235-9171 1 SOUTHBENDIN.GOV