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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: September 7, 2007 Application Number: COA #2007-0904 Property Location: 101 S. Lafayette/302 W. Washington Property Owner: Ambassadors For Christ Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark/ Downtown National Register District Rating: Significant STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT: The Richardsonian Romanesque Church was constructed by_Christopher Fassnacht in 1888 for the First Presbyterian Congregation. Mr. Fassnacht also constructed the Studebaker's Tippecanoe mansion. The First Presbyterian Church was organized in 1834 under the direction of Horatio Chapin. The building was sold in 1952 to the People's Church of South Bend. The Ambassadors for Christ have been the owners since 2001. APPLICATION ITEMS: Roofs are an integral part of any building and at 302 W. Washington our roof is severe need of major repairs. At this time, however, we are considering only a couple of smaller areas where the need is greatest for repair. Repairs of the "same kind" are out of our financial reach. Therefore, what we propose is a repair that we can accomplish. This would consist of the following materials as needed: Complete removal of old material (slate), new wood only as needed (3/4" be plywood), 31/4" galvanized nails, new 15 weight base paper, 11/2" button nails, solid roll galvanized flashings 12" wide (to be totally covered), cold cement paste to be used around areas such as chimneys and vent stacks in combination with the fiber reinforcement (for long term strength, fiber reinforcement; architectural shingles (estate gray) and 11/2" electro -galvanized shingle nails. Area to be repaired is above the pastor's office which is located on the parking lot side of building directly in front of side drive. A semi -circular area above the window with air conditioner in it. GROUP B LANDMARK STANDARDS: C. RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS 2. Material— Additions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark should be of the same material as the original. It should be the same size and texture. An Alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original. RECOMMENDATION: Staff does not recommend approval of this project with the substitute materials. The work will be performed by volunteers with no experience in dealing with a slate roof. There is the possibility that the slates could be removed carefully, the decking repaired with new materials and under layment felt or paper and the original slates re -installed. It is estimated by the Preservation Specialist on staff that if the slates are removed carefully they should be able to reuse most of them, and only have to buy a minimum of new Vermont slate or artificial slate for fill-in. The Artificial slate is $300.00 or less per 100 square feet and slate is $425. to $475. for 100 square feet, delivered.