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South Bend and St. Joseph County <br />HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION <br />227 WEST JEFFERSON BLVD <br />SOUTH BEND, 1N 46601-1830 <br />www.stjosepheountyindiana.com/sjchp/index.html <br />Phone: 574-235-9798 Fax: 574-235-9578 <br />e-mail: SBSJCHPC@co.st-joseph.in.us <br />Timothy S. Klusczinski, President A Certified Local Government Elicia Feasel, Executive Director <br />A key aspect regarding the Commission's investigation of your proposal for replacement, deter- <br />mined that your original windows are capable of being rehabilitated, and that once done, your <br />expressed concerns for poor function, thermal performance and security (limited only by intention <br />al glass breakage for all windows) will be adequately addressed. Windows are an important, char- <br />acter -defining feature of any structure, especially one with historic value. <br />The Historic Preservation Commission will continue to assist you in meeting the standards and guide- <br />lines of the Riverside Drive Historic District, established in 1985 by the South Bend Common Council <br />(Ordinance No. 7469-85) . Our Agency is qualified and knowledgeable in methods used in preser- <br />vation and endorsed by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior in maintaining historic resources, like your <br />home. We are familiar with many local contractors that are skilled in this regard. While HPC is not <br />affiliated with independent contractors, it will share referrals among members of the public. <br />I would like to offer an additional clarification with respect to our telephone conversation on De- <br />cember 20, 2016. Any repairs or installations which alter the exterior features of designated historic <br />—uctures and sites, ALWAYS require a valid Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preser- <br />Ction Commission before that work may begin. In many cases this work will also require a building <br />permit from the Building Department of South Bend and St. Joseph County. Windows are no ex- <br />ception. <br />Please contact our office with any questions or concerns or for any assistance. <br />Sincerely, <br />Debra Parcell, Deputy Director <br />cc Building Department <br />COMMISSIONERS <br />Thomas Gordon (Vice President) <br />Mike Voll (Treasurer) <br />Jennifer Parker (Architectural Historian) <br />Elizabeth Hertel (Secretary) <br />Kevin Buccellato <br />Brandon Anderson <br />Michele Gelfman <br />Joseph Molnar <br />STAFF <br />Deb Parcell, Deputy Director <br />Brett Hummer, Legal Counsel <br />Steve Szaday, Preservation Specialist <br />HISTORIC <br />PRESERVATION <br />COMMISSION <br />OF SOUTH BEND & ST. JOSEPH COUNTY <br />EST. 1973 <br />