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Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend/St. Joseph County Application of Certificate of Appropriateness Description of Proposed Work: The Friends of Granger Paths, in cooperation with St. Joseph County, is constructing Phase 1 b/1 c of the Adams Trail project. The 10 -ft wide trail will begin near Canyon Ridge Drive, approximately 1,050 -ft east of Gumwood Road, and extends until Elm Road where it will tie into the existing multi- use path from Phase 1a. The trail will run along the south side of Adams Road between Canyon Ridge Drive and Fir Road and on the north side of Adams Road between Fir Road and Elm Road. The total length of the trail will be approximately 1.8 miles. Warning signage will be added where the path crosses Adams Road and other intersecting streets The trail will run along a Local Landmark property - 14309 Adams Road — known as the "Metzger House." The property is owned by Ronald and Diana Snyder, and it includes a c.1847 Greek Revival house. The front of the house faces Adams Road, which is separated by a distance of approximately 120 feet. A path alignment that reduced impacts to the property, while adhering to federal multi -use trail design standards was agreed upon through coordination with the parties listed below: • Ronald and Diana Snyder— Owners, Local Landmark Property • Catherine Hostetler— St. Joseph County Historic Preservation Commission • Ashely Thomas — IDNR, DHPA • Mary Kennedy— IN DOT Cultural Resources Office • Joyce Newland — FHWA • Chris Waidner, C.J. Cunningham — The Troyer Group (Engineer) The 10 -foot wide concrete path will be located along Adams Road within the existing right-of-way. Within the boundary of property surrounding the Metzger House, the path will meander among the 30' -wide lawn area within the right-of-way. The curvature in the path is necessary to avoid a utility pole on the property's southwest corner. Currently, the south edge of the house is approximately 119 feet from Adams Road pavement and approximately 89 feet from right-of-way limit. The path's northern -most point will be just inside of the right-of-way, approximately 90' from the house. (see attached figure)