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Second STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFIATE OF APPROPRIATENESS October 18, 2002 Application Number. 2002-0603 Property Location: 411 West North Shore Drive, South Bend. Property Owner: Lucy & Bob Jones Landmark or District Designation: Local Historic District — West North Shore Drive Rating: Contributing -10 The homeowners, Lucy and Bob Jones, submitted this Application June 3, and the HPC granted it, as applied for, with certain conditions, June 18, 2002: In the process of construction, matters have arisen which make it advisable to replace all the existing aluminum siding on the house, and to simultaneously take the opportunity either to restore original detail, or to install new architectural detail that would resemble the original more closely than the existing. Much original detail was covered when the house was aluminum sided. Additionally, the owners seek to install more modern ventilation, which is needed to accommodate the modern heating and insulation now in the house. The homeowner's very helpful letter provides all the additional detail and explanation you need, so I will not repeat it here. Much of what the homeowner seeks would ordinarily be matters that could be staff approved. However, as we understand the Open Meetings Act, staff may not unilaterally modify a C of A granted by the Commission at a public meeting, without bringing it again to the Commission's attention at another public meeting. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the issuance of a second Certificate of Appropriateness, approving all new items listed in this amendment to the original Application, specifically: (1) Removal of the existing white aluminum siding, and replacement with white vinyl siding having a 5" or a 6" reveal; (2) Installation of trim around all windows to replicate the original brick mold as near as possible; (3) Install wood trim corner boards at the house corners, similar to those originally there; (4) Add a frieze board under the eaves of the house similar to that originally existing; (5) Add vents under the eaves on the front and back of the house to create airflow in the attic pursuant to architect recommendations. (6) All approvals and conditions in the Certificate of Appropriateness issued June 18 remain in effect.