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July 6, 2015 <br />Gafvert Residence <br />Certificate of Appropriateness <br />341 West North Shore Drive, South Bend, IN 46617 <br />Description of Proposed Work: <br />Front Porch Roof: <br />A new Hip Roof is proposed to replace an existing shed roof over the present entrance. The <br />existing Shed Roof is not consistent with this period style California ranch. The shed roof entry is <br />very low and unusual in that the rest of the house is a hip style roof. The concrete stoop, -. <br />limestone pier and metal railing will remain. A small amount of matching additional stone will be <br />installed on top of the stone pier at the west side to support the roof. The steel column at the east <br />side would be replaced with a taller steel column as needed. The roof material is slate and will be <br />salvaged as part of the proposed new roof. Additional matching slate of similar specification (size <br />and color) will be installed to complete the new entry roof. A new full light entrance door is <br />proposed to replace the raised panel door. <br />Window Replacement: <br />The existing non -original fixed sash windows are a replacement of the original operable <br />casement windows. The proposed plans show new operable casement windows as per the <br />proposed south elevation view. These will be custom fit to the existing masonry openings. This <br />house was classified as "insignificant" in the survey of the historic district. A specification of the <br />proposed windows are attached. <br />New Garage: <br />The North elevation view shows a proposed 2 stall garage off of the alley to the north of the <br />existing garage. The existing attached garage will be converted to a master suite. The proposed <br />garage roof will be a hip roof of similar slope to the existing in asphalt shingle. The overhang and <br />fascia will be similar to the existing house in dimension and scale. The proposed siding will be <br />painted horizontal cement fiber board with a 7" reveal, of compatible color to the existing <br />limestone. <br />North entrance: <br />A small entrance is proposed off of the north patio. The roof is proposed as a hip roof compatible <br />with the existing house. <br />n be alf ofg4r client, we appreciate your consideration of this Certificate of Appropriateness. <br />4eo t <br />Kil Architecture/Planning <br />K I L page 1 <br />ARCHITECTURE <br />PLANNING <br />www.kilarchitecture.com <br />1126 LINCOLNWAY EAST SOUTH BEND IN 46601 (574) 288.2654 VOICE 289. 2420 FAX <br />