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CERTIFICATE OF.APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT APPLICATION -- 1995-0811 PROPERTY -- 938 Riverside Drive South Bend OWNER -- Jay Tidmarsh DESIGNATION -- RSD-LHD STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT This residence was constructed circa 1903 in the American Foursquare form with Free Classic style. The house was rated C/9 when previously surveyed for the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Survey, however subsequent removal of aluminum siding and restoration of details warrants review of this rating. PROPOSED CHANGE Proposed alterations in this application are: 1) Remove fan and vents from west facing dormer window and restore glazed window sash condition at this location to match other existing dormers. 2) Install ridge vents at horizontal ridge conditions of dormer and main roofs. Shingle over metal vents to match existing roof shingles. _ 3) Remove existing kitchen vent through wall. Restore siding at this location to match surrounding material and locate new range vent discharge through window sash of basement where dryer vent is presently located. STANDARDS II.A.2 Recommended - Whenever possible original building materials shall be restored... II.B.1 Required - The existing shape and material of the roof shall be retained All architectural features which gives the roof its essential character_ such as dormer windows, cupolas, cornices, brackets, chimneys, cresting, and weather vanes shall be retained. II.C. Required - Original windows and doors including sash, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass pediments, hoods, and hardware shall be retained or when deteriorated beyond repair, replaced with units and trim resembling the original. RECOMMENDATION As noted above substantial restoration activity has been proceeding at this house. Staff recommends approval of all items on the following basis: 1) Removal of the fan and vents in the dormer and replacement of the sash and glass in the existing frame constitutes a replacement of material deteriorated beyond repair; in this case missing. 2) The installation of ridge venting is necessary to alleviate condensation in the rafter space cavities for the insulated and finished attic. this requires no removal of otherwise significant detail and will be barely noticeable from the ground or street. 3) Relocation of the Kitchen vent discharge to the location of the dryer vent discharge allows restoration of the integrity of the wall surface. The basement window discharge has little effect on the appearance of the house and is an acceptable modification. DBD 9/12/95