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I hope to be a contributing member of the commission and intend to continue my education in local history and <br /> architecture so as to provide accurate perspective when it is called for in discussion and decision-making. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Joan Downs-Krostenko <br /> Commissioner Hertel made a motion to accept Ms.Downs-Krostenko's interest in the <br /> Architectural Historian position. Seconded by Commissioner Annis. <br /> Five in favor,none opposed. <br /> Vote: 5—0. Motion to accept Ms.Downs-Krostenko's application and appoint her to the Historic <br /> Preservation Commission is passed. <br /> Architectural Historian Joan Downs-Krostenko joined the Commission. <br /> A. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS <br /> 1. 60649 Hickory Road #2019-1007A #127-78 Local <br /> Landmark <br /> Representation: Ben Modlin, 60649 Hickory Road, South Bend,IN 46614 <br /> Carrie Modlin,60649 Hickory Road, South Bend,IN 46614 <br /> STAFF REPORT <br /> CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A <br /> CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS <br /> Date: November 12,2019 <br /> Application Number: 2019-1007A conitnued <br /> Property Location: 60649 Hickory Road <br /> Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder:Gabled-Ell/Stick/1869/"Gerry Battles Farm" <br /> Property Owner: Ben and Carrie Modlin <br /> Landmark or District Designation: Historic Landmark(Ordinance#127-78) <br /> Rating: Notable <br /> DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: 2-1/2 story Gabled-Ell/Stick style on a rough dressed stone foundation.Roof is <br /> cross plan with gable front and jerkin head side gable.Front porch has a single turned post,rear porch is slightly projecting with <br /> turned posts and a concrete stoop.The walls are original wood weatherboard shiplap siding with corner boards.Front windows <br /> have a wood,raised head with labels where other windows have plain labels.There is a two-story bay window with scrolled <br /> brackets.The side bay has a jerkin head roof with art nouveau scrolled decorations on the fascia.Front gable end has an ornate <br /> scrollwork decorative fascia,with pendants.There are two front doors with transoms,one with a full light. <br /> ALTERATIONS: The St.Joseph County ordinance in 1978 designating and establishing the Historic Landmark originally <br /> included 80 acres.The parcel has since been subdivided and was annexed to the City of South Bend in 1989.While the farm <br /> mostly retains the plan of its original buildings,changes to the property without COA are evidenced on aerial maps including <br /> the removal of a silo,removal of a small outbuilding to the southwest corner,and removal/modern replacement of the upper <br /> portion of the bank barn,retaining the foundation. <br /> COA 1988-0512 approved tear off roofing,redeck with plywood;apply new shingles with fiberglass Owens-Corning 3-in-1 <br /> type.COA 2011-0310 approved tear off and re-roof with 3&I shingle and new decking-felt paper ice shield. <br /> Windows are noted on the 1999 survey card as mostly 2/2 light but have since been replaced with 1/1 vinyl double hung(no <br /> COA on record)as evidenced in photos dating back to 2011. <br />