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CERTIFICATE OF , APPROPRIATENE SS STAFF REPORT PROPERTY -- 1130 East Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, Indiana OWNER -- Michael Englert DESIGNATION -- East Wayne - Local Historic District STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE /HISTORIC CONTEXT This dwelling was constructed in 1939 for Robert and Isabel Bon Durant. The structure is a brick dwelling of the Colonial Revival (Georgian) style. The main body of the house is a rectangular 2 story block with one story wings at each rear corner. An existing patio is situated in the recess which is defined by these two wings and the rear wall of the main block. It is rated Significant /12 in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Survey and was considered in excellent condition when last surveyed in 1990. PROPOSED CHANGE The Owners propose to enclose the existing patio with a roof and screen mesh wall facing the rear yard. The only documentation received to date is an artists rendering of the appearance of the proposed addition. This rendering also shows a second story addition to the west wing which is not included in this proposal. A letter which accompanied this drawing describes the nature of the construction method to some extent. STANDARDS The treatment level established for East Wayne -LHD is rehabilitation. The design Guidelines state: 1) "Required - The height of a new structure and its height to width proportion shall be consistent with adjacent buildings in the district....." 2) "Recommended - Contemporary Designs should be compatible in character and mood to the building or the neighborhood." 3) "Required - Exterior materials shall be compatible in scale, texture & color with adjacent structures. Material used on an addition to' an existing structure shall relate to the existing or original materials of the structure. Also, as much of the original structure as possible shall be retained so that the addition could be removed without damage to the basic structure and appearance of the building." RECOMMENDATION The proposed screen porch enclosure as illustrated, is in conformance with the guidelines for compatibility. The specific structural information submitted to this date is not sufficient to assure conformance with standard #3 listed above. Certain aspects of the illustration are not