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<br /> <br /> <br />MICHELE GELFMAN <br />PRESIDENT <br />A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT <br />OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE <br />ELICIA FEASEL <br />HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADMINISTRATOR <br /> EXCELLENCE | ACCOUNTABILITY | INNOVATION | INCLUSION | EMPOWERMENT <br />1400S County-City Building | 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. | South Bend, Indiana 46601 | p 574.235.9371 | f 574.235.9201 | southbendin.gov <br />October 22nd, 2019 <br />Mr. Benjamin and Ms. Carrie Modlin <br />60649 Hickory Road <br />South Bend, IN 46614 <br /> <br />Dear Mr. and Ms. Modlin, <br /> <br />The Commissioners, at the regularly scheduled monthly Historic Preservation Commission meeting on <br />October 21st continued Certificate of Appropriateness application #2019-1007A until the November 18th <br />meeting. The project application included the following items: <br />“Removal of decayed existing siding, animal feces, bat habitat exclusion, beehives, mold, <br />waterlogged and damaged material, removal of wet cellulose insulation from within the wall cavity. <br />Installation of new fiberglass batt insulation, new exterior grade sheathing, Tyvek house wrap, new <br />flashings, new Celect Cellular Composite PVC Wood simulated siding and architectural trim <br />material. Construction methods to follow the manufacturer’s written specifications. Please see <br />supporting documentation.” <br />The motion was as follows: <br />Commissioner Ponder made a motion to continue application #2019-1007A until the <br />November 18th meeting. This continuance is to allow the applicant time to research and <br />provide additional information about restoration of the existing wood siding, including: <br />removing the bottom shiplap to allow for the removal of debris, ascertaining an estimate as <br />to the amount of siding material that could be considered salvageable, estimates as to the <br />cost of the restoration of that salvageable material. This information is requested by <br />Tuesday, November 12th. Seconded by Commissioner Brazinsky. <br />Four in favor, none opposed. <br />Vote: 4 – 0. Motion to continue COA #2019-1007A until the November 18th meeting is <br />passed. <br />In making its eventual determination regarding this application, the Historic Preservation <br />Commission will consider the appropriateness of the proposed construction, reconstruction, or alteration <br />to the preservation of the historic landmark, specifically, and/or the Historic Preservation <br />District, generally; the detriment to the public welfare if the proposed construction, reconstruction, or <br />alteration were permitted even though it is not deemed appropriate; and the potential hardship that the <br />denial of a certificate of appropriateness would cause the applicant.