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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT . - APPLICATION -- 1998 -0715 PROPERTY -- '830�N. Michigan.. -- -, South •Bend, IN - - - - OWNER -- South Bend - Water Works DESIGNATION -- LL RATING -- 'Outstanding 0/13 ` STATEMENT /HISTORIC CONTEXT The-plans for the North Pumping Station were drawn up on August 1912, by the well known local architects, Freyermuth and Maurer. This firm preserved -an earlier foundation on the northwest side of the present structure which 'dates to_1892. Work on the new building began in 1910 when a local engineer, William S. had built a,6,000.,000 gallon reinforced concrete ,.reservoir. Freyermuth and Maurer's 1912 building:was.constructed for the_cast of $250,000.00 and was equipped with a 7 "x 175' reinforced concrete stack, a brick suction well,, 20 additional supply wells and steam pumping engines. The ' - suction-well was subsequently replaced by a modern - reservoir and the steam pumps -were replaced by electricity, thus, leaving most of the pumping station empty. ; The exterior of the new pumping station is in the classical revival style, which was very popular in the mid -west as the Prairie School Style began to fade, to male i.t better suit its park surroundings.'Currently_ the interior is' divided into three parts, the old •pumping-room the new pumping roof and the boiler room. PROPOSED CHANGE Applicant proposes to first add chemical feed equipment, filter vessels, pumps, piping, HVAC systems and electrical'-systems the existing facility. Second, they propose to renovate the office space to the south wing of the facility to house the water works,staff, various field piping modifications /additions, and new overflow structure. Thirdly, the applicant is proposing.to resurface the existing driveways and rehabilitate the parking facilities. For more detail see letter from Water Works dated - June 14, 1998, parts 1 through 5. STANDARDS - The Preservation Guidelines for Local Landmarks: b) .... The Guidelines for Local Landmarks follow the Rehabilitation Model.... C. Renovation and C.1. Structure Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way,as,to cause minimal' visual change to the original style and' 'construction.' ` C:2. Construction and Style- All work should be in the architectural style and in a technique compatible with that'of the original' that alters, removes, - or. covers existing significant'stylistic detail shall not,be permitted. A change which adds detail of another style'will not be-permitted.