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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT PROPERTY -- 803 Notre Dame Avenue South Bend, Indiana OWNER -- City of South Bend - Neighborhood Housing Services DESIGNATION -- LL STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE /HISTORIC CONTEXT This two story fire station built 1903 WAS designed by South Bend architect Charles Brehmer who lived across the street. It features a brick first floor with frame second story finished in wood shingle and a slate roof. The facade is ornamented with a free classic dormer featuring oriel windows and a window bay clad with pressed metal containing a pair of arched windows. The structure is rates Significant /12 in the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Survey. PROPOSED CHANGE The proposal is to remove 20 double hung windows and 2 windows which have been previously altered to casement operation and replace them with new double hung wood replacement windows. An additional 2 fixed casement windows are to be replaced. The typical historical windows were one over one wood sash including 2 windows with arched head conditions at the front facade. A few windows have mullion divisions. In addition, the proposed work include's replacement of 2 existing flush metal doors and their metal frames which are to accommodate transom lites above. the existing windows with regard to operation and energy conservation. The existing windows are in varied states of deterioration. The proposed replacement windows are custom windows as manufactured by Marvin who will fabricate the special features such as arched upper sash and divided lit mullions to duplicate the windows being replaced. The exterior of the wi sashes will be factory clad. Since the proposed new windows are to be ar, gas filled insulated low- emissivity glass, the need for storm windows wi eliminated. STANDARDS The Preservation Guidelines for Group B Local Landmarks state that: C. Renovation and Additions 2) Construction and Style - All work should be done in the architectural style and in a technique compatible with that of the original structure. Change that alters removes or covers existing significant stylistic detail shall not be permitted... 3) Materials - Additions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark should be the same as the original. It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original RECOMMENDATION The window replacement proposal is put forward as a solution to problems with