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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT PROPERTY -- 1316 East Wayne Street (S) South Bend, Indiana OWNER -- Miles & Stacy Andrew DESIGNATION -- EW-LHD STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT This residence designed by H. R. Stapp and constructed by Whitcomb & Keller circa 1927 is a two story steel frame structure with painted brick exterior and a hip roof covered in what appears to be concrete tile. The features of the structure reflect the Renaissance Revival Style. The structure was rated Significant/12 in the Indiana Historic Sites & Structures Inventory. The house was built for John S. Edwards, treasurer of the Edwards Iron Works; thus the emphasis on metal structure and features. PROPOSED CHANGE The Owner proposes to remove existing concrete tile roofing and replace it with new replacement shingle selected to simulate the appearance of the tile roof. STANDARDS II.B.(1) Required The existing shape and materials of the roof shall be retained.... II.B.(2) Recommended Whenever possible, the original shape and materials of the roof should be restored. Particular effort should be made to retain such materials as slate, tile, and other materials not commonly found in new construction. Roof covering which is deteriorated beyond repair should be replaced with new material that matches as closely as possible the original in composition, size, shape, color, and texture..... RECOMMENDATION The existing roofing has been found by the owners to be defective resulting in interior damage due to moisture. Some indication of this can be observed from the exterior, under the eaves where peeling paint is in evidence. However, visual survey of the tile roofing does not show indication of significant or widespread damage to the roofing tile itself. Staff has pursued the re -use of existing tile over new underlayment with the Owner. The experience of the Traeger Company is that concrete tiles of this sort will not sustain the stresses of removal and that replacement of the concrete tiles with new clay tile would be the recommended procedure for a tile solution. Although not the preferred solution, the asphalt replacement shingles which are proposed (Cert:ainteed-florizon or Manville -Woodlands) do simulate the appearance and texture desired. Since the replacement with clay would require at least six times the expense of the proposed asphalt roofing, Staff recommends approval of this proposal. David B. Duvall 9/13/94