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

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