Ben and Carrie Modlin vs. Historic Preservation Commission (COA#2019-1007A)

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Historic Preservation Specialist Recommendation by Elicia Feasel Historic Preservation Administrator PETITIONER COMMENTS: Mr.Pobanz stated that they believed that instead of resizing the window that they believe they could move it away from the roof line. Ms.Pobanz clarified that the sashes are fine,but the frame is rotted. They won't have to resize or replace the sashes. Commissioner Hertel thanked for the applicants for buying the house,as it has a lot of potential. Mr.Pobanz stated that they won't be able to get to finishing the window this winter,so they have installed a temporary window covering in the interim until it can be fixed. Commissioner Hertel clarified that the Commission's motion should include this temporary window,with a condition related to the time frame of its replacement. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: N/A COMMISSIONER DISCUSSION: Commissioner Hertel stated it is very obvious that this is a bad window. Commissioner Hertel then asked if they had considered installing a downspout from the to-be-installed gutter to draw water away from the sill of the window. Ms.Pobanz explained that part of the problem is that the gutter above had failed and needed to be replaced,that it should help to draw the water away from window. Commissioner Stalheim stated he would support the resizing the window to allow for better flashing. Ms.Pobanz stated that moving the window will allow for additional flashing height,that they would be moving the window 18". That the siding would be replaced with new wood cedar siding. Commissioner Hertel asked for more information about the door being installed at the rear. Ms.Pobanz stated that it is an interior door,that they hoped to install a storm door on the outside. The new door would be taller than the existing door by approximately a foot. The light would be moved above the door to accommodate this newer size. REOPENED PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Dr.Joan Downs-Krostenko,849 Forest Avenue:The door is very beautiful interior door,it is very weird to put an interior door on the outside of the house. You would have never seen a door of that format on the exterior of the house. I think it is going to look funny. I think it is a beautiful door,and I can see why you would like to have a door with plenty of glass in it;but the exterior door for the back of the house should not be that door. Commissioner Ponder made a motion to approve the 1)resizing or moving the second story rear window,2)temporary window installation for the duration of the Certificate's approval,3) replacement of wood siding with new cedar siding as needed,and 4)replacement of the rear door with the supplied wood door with the storm door remanded to staff.Seconded by Commissioner Stalheim. Four in favor,none opposed. Vote: 4—0. Motion to remand COA#2019-0923A to staff is passed. 2. 60649 Hickory Road #2019-1007A #127-78 Local Landmark Representation: Ben Modlin,60649 Hickory Road, South Bend,IN 46614 Came Modlin,60649 Hickory Road, South Bend,IN 46614 STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A