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723 Park Ave James & Rita tyden Description of Proposed Work: This work consists of the repair and removal of specific concrete steps and /or sections of sidewalk ;, curb, and driveway apron to the east (front) of the house located at 723 Park Avenue in South Bend in the Chapin Park Historic District. The work contemplated shall improve the safety of tile entrance to the house (replacing cracked, sunken section of sidewalk and crumbling front step) as well as enhance the overall sidewalk circulation to and from the house. The house, built ill 1888, known as "Hodson's Castle" has been undergoing extensive interior and exterior repair and restoration to combat years of neglect and to preserve this historic gem for the next 120 years. All concrete work will meet or exceed specifications as described in local building codes to include the Portland cement, joint filler, and admixtures. 'File following work will be completed: • Demolish existing driveway apron in between street and existing Sidewalk (note: no driveway exists) • Repair existing concrete curb and install new concrete curb where driveway apron was located • Install sod where driveway apron was located • Replace /repair existing crumbling concrete step in front of house (second step up from ground level) • Demolish and replace existing cracked sidewalk section (approx. TO section) • Add new sidewalk section installed between the street and the existing sidewalk to correspond to walk -up sidewalk to front steps (see attached pictures) • Remove all debris from site Location: This work will be located east of the house located at 723 Park Avenue, South Bend. The east side of the house is the front, street - facing facade.