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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: Property Location: 2000 -0323 830 North Michigan Property Owner: South Bend Water Works Landmark or District Designation: LL Rating: 0/13 Key Number: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT Well -known local architects, Freyermuth and Maurer, drew up the plans for the present North Pumping Station on August 30, 1912. 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 local engineer, William S. Moore, built a 6,000,000 - gallon reinforced concrete reservoir. Freyermuth and Maurer's 1912 building was constructed for the cost of $250,000.00 and was equipped with a 7 "x175' 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. RECOMMENDATION The Local Landmarks guidelines follow the rehabilitation model. South Bend Water Works is requesting to remove the 13' by 50' approach on the south side of the building and back fill the area with black dirt and sod. They are also applying to continue the brick walk off the main approach to the north extending it to the Waste Water's lift station concrete pad. Staff finds the proposed project to be complimentary to the building and park with out damaging any major landscaping items. The Staff recommends approval of the application.