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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND & ST. JOSEPH COUNTY July 17, 2017 131 Floor Conference Room County — City Building South Bend, IN 46601 I. CALL TO ORDER President Klusczinski called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Timothy S. Klusczinski, President; Elizabeth Hertel, Vice President; Tom --Gordon, Asst. Secretary; Jennifer Parker, Architectural Historian; Brandon Anderson — -- Members Not in Attendance: Michele Gelfman, Secretary; Joseph Molnar, Treasurer; Mike Voll, Kevin Buccellato Staff Present: Elicia Feasel, Executive Director; Steve Szaday, Preservation Specialist; Brandie Ecker, Legal Counsel Staff Not in Attendance: Deb Parcell, Deputy Director Members of the Public Present: Victor Lopez, Bernardo Contrenas, Darla Karafa, Leah Thill, Turina Hoover H. PUBLIC HEARING A. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 1. 509-511 Harrison COA# 2017-0623 Local Landmark Representation by Victor Lopez, 509 Harrison Avenue Turina Hoover, 509 Harrison Avenue STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: June 23, 2017 Application Number: 2017-0623 Property Location: 509 — 511 Harrison Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: 1921/Palmiter Apartments Property Owner: Victor Lopez Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark, ordinance #8021-1989 Rating: not listed in 2007 Sites and Structures Inventory - DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This two-story structure with rectangular plan sits upon a cement foundation. The walls are brick, and the very low hip roof has wide overhanging eaves. A two-story porch with three brick support pillars and two balconies spans the front side. The second story balcony is covered by a roof shingle type of material. ALTERATIONS: COA 2002-0618 approved removal and replacement of asphalt roof shingles. COA 2016-1031A approved replacement in-kind of asphalt roof shingles and installation of new gutters. Vinyl windows have been installed to enclose the second -floor front porch, and second story balcony shingles have been replaced with vinyl siding, both without a COA or building permit. APPLICATION ITEMS: Add new double hung vinyl windows in framed area of porch and replace dilapidated siding. Code enforcement was pressuring me to complete work. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Owner is seeking approval of Andersen Silver Line Standard vinyl windows installed to enclose second floor front porch, as well as Market Square double 4" vinyl siding which has been installed to replace existing deteriorated balcony shingles, and triple 4" vented and unvented vinyl siding which has been installed to replace existing unvented soffit. Owner seeks to prevent further damage to second -floor decking by installation of windows to prevent exposure to weather. All work has been done without a COA or building permit. PRESERVATION SPECIALIST REPORT: STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Group B A. Maintenance The maintenance of any historical structure or site shall in no way involve any direct physical change except for the general cleaning and upkeep of the landmark. The Commission shall encourage the proper maintenance of all structure or sites.