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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff would prefer to see wood windows installed on this structure. That being said, vinyl windows are already in place on the south side on the ground floor, and an argument can be made that the aesthetics of the property would be better served by creating continuity on the entire floor. With consideration of the existing Standards and Guidelines of the River Bend Local Historic District, staff recommends approval as applied. Written by Adam Toering Deputy Director Approved by Elicia Feasel Executive Director Commissioner Molnar moved to approve as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Parker. All in favor, none opposed, one abstention. Vote 6 — 0 —1 COA#2017-1101 is approved. 2. 805 Leland / 808 Ashland COA# 2017-1101A #9574-05 Chapin Park - Representation by Stanley Molinda, 223 W Jefferson Street / Code Enforcement STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 8 November 2017 Application Number: 2017-1101A Property Location: 805 Leland Avenue / 808 Ashland Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Queen Anne —Free Classic/ 1902 (1929 Remodel) / Wandell & McErlain (remodel?) Property Owner: Ingersol Financial LLC Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park Local and National Historic District , Ordinance #9574-05 Rating: N/A DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: The 2 -story free classic irregular -frame house sits upon a concrete foundation. A garage space at the rear of the structure provided the foundation of an extensive later non -conforming addition. The house is encased in asbestos siding and has louvres and gable returns. The roof is hipped with cross gables and has a central chimney. The front of the house has a 1/3 -width shed with replacement baluster and support posts. The windows are 1/1 double hung with molded crowns and trim. Replacement storms encase the windows. ALTERATIONS: Asbestos siding is not original and predates the district designation. Extensive modification of the existing garage space created additional living space prior to the establishment of the Historic District (ca. 1929). CoA #2011-0811 called for the replacement of the wood deck and railings of the front porch. CoA #2014-0724A removed a storm damaged pine tree leaning over the house as well as overgrown bushes. APPLICATION ITEMS: "Demolition of house." DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Code Enforcement of the City of South Bend submits an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the existing structure. Property has appeared regularly at Code Enforcement hearings for the past two years during the tenure of multiple owners. Continuous enforcement and repeated fines have been imposed on the property owners of record. City has continued to maintain the property in the absence of an attentive property owner, including securing the building and the maintenance and care of the grounds. , __.Continued neglect has degraded the structure to a deplorable state, and little activity by the property owner has been witnessed in multiple years. Owner of record ("Ingersol Financial, LLC" or "Ingersol Financial Midwest Land Trust") appears to have a ranging portfolio of properties in the Midwest. Although not indicative of their entire portfolio, a property in Muskegon,