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.. , 16 , % STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 04/05/2006 Application Number: 2006 -0324 Property Location: 519 Riverside Drive, South Bend Property Owner: Larry Schuhl Landmark or District Designation: River Bend Local Historic District Rating: - — - Contributing/9 -- -- - STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT This is a 1917 American Foursquare with a one -stall garage at the rear. The history of this home has not been documented. APPLICATION ITEMS: Demolish one -stall garage (12' by 20') and replace with new garage (16' by 24'). Garage will be moved away from property lines to meet Building Code and existing fence to be moved as well. RIVER BEND GUIDELINES Because River Bend is very compact, the Guidelines note that: "greater latitude will be allowed in the application of adopted standards in the rear of the properties, in order to accommodate the individual preferences of the property owners in the treatment of these backyard areas" (Page 20). Guidelines for New Sheds and Accessory Structures: sheds and accessory structures shall be located at the rear of the property and as unobtrusively as possible while preserving historical relationships between buildings, landscape features and open spaces. Proportions and materials will conform to those required for new construction (Page 28). Recommended. Aluminum or vinyl siding may be used when it is the only feasible alternative. This siding should be compatible with the original size and style and with the materials of other buildings in the district (Page 28). RECOMMENDATION This garage is currently in poor condition and is not plumb. The proposed new garage meets the first guideline for location of new auxiliary structures. It will be located in approximately the same location as the existing structure, and the relationship between the spaces and the buildings will not change dramatically. Given the allowance for leniency in the rear of the property in the River Bend district and the poor condition of this garage, staff would recommend approval.