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appearance of any structure or part thereof. In the latter circumstance, a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required (HPC Policy; adopted 12-16-91) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: There is insufficient evidence to show that this structure, in its current condition, poses a threat to public safety or that demolition is warranted. The building's condition and structural integrity appear sound. Staff recommends continuous enforcement of the preservation guidelines and standards for the historic district under Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, ordinance No. 5565-73 and that the City use the legal means available to force the maintenance and/or repair of any building or structure within the historic district in accordance with the intent of this ordinance. Elicia Feasel, Deputy Director On a motion by Mike Voll with a second by Tom Gordon to deny application as presented. Vote: 5 — 0 unanimous. Mike Voll — I believe this house is structurally sound and viable and should remain standing for the time being with hopes that a new owner would show up sometime soon. Tom Gordon —I don't think that the house is to that point yet and some additional time should be taken to try to move the house into someone that wants to repair and keep the house. Tim Klusczinski — It seems that the house does not have the criteria listed to become a public hazard at this point. I see a number of opportunities that Code Enforcement has failed in trying to enforce the minimum maintenance standards for this particular house. I think it would be a detriment to the Chapin Park Historic District and it would be a misuse of tax monies that could be spent in other places. Brandon Anderson — The rating on this building is contributing and I believe it still contributes to this neighborhood and that it does have its architectural and structural integrity to continue to contribute. I also agree with the chairman of our Commission that there needs to be further follow up; we should not allow someone to dictate how we are running operations in the city, further we should be able to go to them and say that these are the charges that are brought against this property therefore you pay or you lose your property, not how can we support you take down your house. I do believe in 1,000 houses in 1,000 days and what we are doing to move the City of South Bend forward, however, I do not think that this is an appropriate example of that. Elizabeth Hertel — It is vacant and has an owner that lives nearby. It is historically significant to the neighborhood and is beautiful, just needs a new owner and some tender loving care. COA#2015-0303A Denied. 5. 1631 Lincoln Way West COA#2015-0303B Local Landmark Representation by Stanley J. Molenda, City of South Bend Code Enforcement STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 4 March 2015 Application Number: 2015-0303B Property Location: 1631 Lincoln Way West Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Free Classic/ I 907Nernacular Property Owner: Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark Rating: Notable DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This house is a two-storey foursquare type constructed entirely in split -rock faced concrete block with a pyramidal roof which features an attic gable to the front and east sides. These gable walls are finished in stucco/half timber effect. A one storey covered front porch which is also constructed in the split -faced block including the porch knee -wall and piers which support Tuscan columns. ALTERATIONS: COAs issued in 1998 indicate that replacement windows were approved for all windows, the rear porch was enclosed and the steps restored to the east side of the porch; a new roof and gutter system was also approved. The remaining windows appear to be replacements. APPLICATION ITEMS: Demolition of House and Garage DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT. Demolish the house and garage. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: D. Demolition Historic landmarks shall not be demolished. When a landmark poses a threat to the public safety, and demolition is the only alternative, documentation by way of photographs, measured drawings, or other descriptive methods should a make of both the