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neighborhood. New work may be contemporary of may suggest motifs from the historic buildings. New construction design should be clearly differentiated from the design of the historic buildings. A. HEIGHT AND PROPORTION The majority of structures in the district are two stories in height and are square or rectangular in plan. There are a few story and a -half residences. The prevalent facade proportions are between a 1:1 and a 1:2 height -to -width ratio. Required The height of a new structure and its height -to -width proportions shall be consistent with adjacent buildings in the district. The building height shall be no greater than that of the tallest existing structure in the same block. Facade proportions shall be established by permitting no structure with a facade wider or narrower than those existing in the same block. Additions to existing buildings shall be related in height and proportion to the existing structure. Recommended Contemporary designs should be compatible in character and mood to the building or neighborhood. Prohibited Additions may not be constructed that would change the existing facade of a building, alter its scale or architectural character, or add new height. Not Recommended New stories should not be added, nor should existing stories be removed, which would destroy important architectural details, features or spaces of the building. Any style or period of architecture that is incompatible with what exists should not be permitted in the new additions. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the exterior projects. This structure has been neglected and deteriorating for at least 35 years. Elicia Feasel, Steve Szaday, and Catherine D. Hostetler Applicant/Contractor expressed his willingness to donate any salvaged window components that may be useful to the HPC. Member of the public, Marilyn Cook asked if the property become a rental to which the contractor responded that it will be sold, not rented. On a motion by Lynn Patrick with a second by Tom Gordon to approve with the condition the contractor will retain and restore the front bay windows. Vote: 5 — 0 Unanimous. COA#2014-1031 Approved with Conditions. 3. 612 North St. Joseph COA#2014-1103 North St. Joseph Street Representation by Marilyn Cook, owner STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 3 November 2014 Application Number: 2014-1103 Property Location: 612 N. St Joseph Street Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Dormer Front Bungalow/1921-1998 Property Owner: Marilyn Cook Landmark or District Designation: N. St. Joseph Street Rating: Notable DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: The Jorgenson House is a solid masonry 1 and %z storey home. The body of the house is brick with unique tensa cotta details and sills. The roof has asphalt shingles. The windows may be original to the house. ALTERATIONS: The house was moved from its original location on the west side of North St. Joseph Street to its present location on the east side in 1998. The roof was replaced with COA#2007-0402. APPLICATION ITEMS: 6' privacy fence enclosing backyard. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The homeowner wishes to enclose the perimeter her back yard with a 6'Homestead wood privacy fence. The fence posts will be set in concrete. The fence will start at the rear set back of the house and proceed by the property line along the alleyway to the south, continue along the east property line and continue along the north property line to the rear set back of the house. There will be matching wooden gates on the north side and south side of the yard. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: I. THE ENVIRONMENT A. IN THE DISTRICT ENVIRONMENT The district is characterized by its proximity to downtown South Bend and its location adjacent to Leeper Park and along the St. Joseph River. The district encompasses: two blocks of Riverside Drive beginning at Marion Street (from 503 Riverside Drive north) and ending at Bartlett Street; two lots on the north side of Navarre street just west of the alley behind Riverside Drive; the