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Recommended Whenever possible, the original building materials should be restored. Metal or vinyl siding may be used when it is the only alternative to maintaining or replacing the original surface material. When used over wood surfaces, this siding should be the same size and style as the original wood. Every effort should be made to retain the original trim around windows, doors, cornices, gables, eaves and other architectural features. Ample ventilation must be afforded the structure when metal or vinyl siding has been installed in order to prevent increased deterioration of the structure from moisture and/or insects. Mortar joints should be re - pointed only when there is evidence of moisture problems or when sufficient mortar is missing to allow water to stand in the mortar joint. Existing mortar shall be duplicated in composition, color, texture, joint size, method of application and joint profile. It is emphasized that, prior to initiating any restoration or rehabilitation effort, the property owner contact the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County at 125 Lafayette, South Bend. The Commission is an invaluable source of information about all facets of rehabilitation and restoration. Prohibited Wood siding shall not be resurfaced with new material which is inappropriate or was unavailable when the building was constructed, such as artificial stone, brick veneer, asbestos or asphalt shingles. Sandblasting or the use of harsh detergents shall not be used on masonry including brick, stucco, limestone, flagstone and sandstone. This method of cleaning erodes the surface material and accelerates deterioration. Brick surfaces shall not be painted unless they had been painted originally. Not Recommended Waterproof or water repellent coatings or surface consolidation treatments should not be used on masonry surfaces unless required to solve a specific problem that has been studied and identified. Coatings are frequently unnecessary and expensive, and can accelerate deterioration of the masonry. Mortar joints which do not need re -pointing should not be re -pointed. Re -pointing shall not be done with a mortar of high Portland cement content which can often create a bond that is stronger than the building material. This can cause deterioration as a result of the differing coefficient of expansion and the differing porosity of the material and the mortar which can result in serious damage to adjacent brick. Paint shall not be removed from masonry surfaces STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The work had been completed without permits. The vinyl siding is covering what in photographs appeared to be original wood siding in good condition. The windows have been replaced and Staff cannot comment on the condition of the windows prior to their replacement. It is unknown if any of these windows were original to the house. The survey card also noted that the Integrity of the structure was Altered. Prepared by C. D. Hostetler, Director Public comment from Steve Szaday, 548 River Avenue. On a motion by Lynn Patrick with a second by Tom Gordon to deny COA as submitted and to remove the replacement siding with Inspector present; determination to be made at that point by the Inspector collaborating with the Commission, based on the condition of the wood underneath, whether to mandate complete removal of the vinyl siding and restoration of the wood underneath as needed. Vinyl replacement windows to be replaced if we have other wood windows in our stock pile or other reasonably priced windows are located. No further changes should be made to the exterior of the house without Commission approval and oversight. Inspector to work with property owner on timing. Vote: 5 — 0 Unanimous. Mike Voll: Lack of the building permit. Javier Aguilar: Non-compliance. Tim Klusczinski: Does not follow Standards and Guidelines for District and imposes changes that probably would not have been approved of a COA was sought beforehand. Tom Gordon: Due to changing the structure in a historic district prior to seeking alternatives. Lynn Patrick: Standards and Guidelines were not followed and changes were made without Commission oversight. COA#2013-0919A Denied with conditions. 2.614 S. St. Joseph Street COA#2013-0925 Taylor's Field Representation by Brian Haygood, Chief Code Inspector STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 8 October 2013 Application Number: 2013-0925 Property Location: 614 S. St. Joseph Street Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Free Classic/ 1907 Property Owner: Abandoned Property- GMV Investments Dissolved 2