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Building Contractors on our behalf will obtain permits with both City of South Bend and the Historical Commission if needed. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Owner proposes removal of 21 vinyl windows installed without HPC approval, and installation of single glass pane Low E DS Insulated Glass windows from The Glass Doctors, for an in-kind replacement of the windows which were first installed when this area was enclosed to provide seating space for the restaurant. Exterior trim will be installed and painted to match existing trim on house. Although the porch was not originally enclosed, the proposed treatment will restore to the previous 1979 installation per pictures attached. Existing interior trim and concrete pillars will be resealed and painted using proper materials and procedures by K&J Building Contractors. Request has been made to install new windows on the southeast side of the rear porch in Fall 2017, with the balance to be replaced Fall 2018, due to the seasonal time as well as the cost incurred. 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. B. Treatment Treatment shall be defined as any change of surface materials that will not alter the style or original form. Such improvements include re -roofing, glazing, or landscaping lawns and may involve a change that can potentially enhance or detract from the character of the landmark. A treatment change of any surface whether on the landmark or in its environment may require a Certificate of Appropriateness if it significantly alters the appearance of the landmark. Although these kinds of changes may not require a Building Permit, a Certificate of Appropriateness may be necessary. The commission should review the proposed treatment for character and style consistency with the original surfaces. C. Renovation and Additions Renovation is the modification of a structure, which does not alter the general massing while an addition, is a change in mass. A modification, which involves the removal of a part of the landmark, should be considered under demolition (see demolition). Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of the landmark and should not cover singular examples of architectural detail. Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that does not disrupt the visible unity of overall appearance of the site. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures should be carried through in the additions. Care should be taken not to change or alter the following: 1. Structure—Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way as to cause minimal visual change to the original style and construction. 2. Material—Additions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark should be of the same material as the original. It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original. a. wood—all wood trim should conform with existing trim in shape and size. b. siding materials the Commission discourages the covering or alteration of original materials with additional siding. Structures already sided with incompatible materials should be returned to a siding similar to the original when renovation is considered. 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