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I do not find the structure to be deteriorated beNond repair. llo%ke%er. the rear additions Nkould need to be removed as the% are not structurall% sound and add burden to the rear %%all of the ori0inal structure. The roof tine at the addition has tailed in the past as Dater marks and ceiling calve -ins have been indicatise of that. The east Halt of the basement could need serious repair and bracing. The chinme% has had stucco - applied over brick but is out of square and is leaning. Ste%e Szadav Preservation Specialist STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: CHAPIN PARK IV. Safety and Building Codes A. Building Code Requirements Required Building code requirements shall he complied with in such a manner that the existing character of the building is preserved. Recoalntended Local building code officials should be consulted to investigate alternative life safety measures that mill preserve the architectural integrity of the structure.Variances for historic properties should be imrstigated. I...] V. GEN ERA I. A. Buildings in the district should not be demolished except i% here buildings pose a threat to the public safety, and demolition is the only alternative. Documentation of interior and exterior features of the original buildings, especially homes rated as historically significant, is encouraged. Measured drawings and photographs may be submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission for safekeeping and future reference. B. A Certificate of Appropriateness is required before nuwing any building or structure. 1 he moving a building �Nithin. out of or into the district is discouraged: ho« ever, moving is preferred to demolition. Building incompatible %N ith existing structures in the historic district shall be prohibited. V1. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES [enforcement of the preseration guidelines and standards for the historic district is made possible in the Zoning Ordinance of the Cite of South Bernd. ordinance No. 5565-73, as amended and the historic Preseration Commission's Preservation Plan, The Ilistoric Preservation Commission may petition the Building Commissioner to use the legal means available to hint'her to force the maintenance and'or repair ofam building or structure %%ithin the historic district in accordance %%ith the intent of this ordinance. 'I his ordinance. however, does not prevent the ordinary maintenance and repair of any building or structure mhich (toes not involve a change in any exterior feature, nor does it prevent the reconstruction. alteration. demolition or ntoN ing of any building or structure �%high the Buildine Commissioner or other official has determined to be a hazard to public safety. I...] in making its determination. the I listoric Preservation Commission shall consider three tactors: first, appropriateness of the proposed work to the preservation of the building and district; second. the detriment to the public welfare if the proposed %%ork is permitted even though it is not deemed appropriate. third, the potential hardship that the denial of the Certificate of Appropriateness would cause the applicant. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The City of South Bend has maintained the property (to the limits of their ability and legal obligation) on behalf of the owner of record for this duration, and will incur an undue financial burden by continuing this process. Seeing, how the property owner: failed to respond to any attempts at communication by representatives of the city; failed to offer representation at Code Enforcement hearings: failed to execute the requested improvements to maintain the property to keep the structure in compliance with code enforcement requirements; and most deplorably allowed this property to degrade to its current state where it poses a threat to public safety (as determined by the Code Enforcement representatives), staff recommends approval of the request for Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition. Furthermore, this finding is based upon adherence to Building Department requirements and Chapin Park Historic District Slawhirtls & Gidelelines. We are pained by the property owner's inability (or lack ofdesire) to attempt to maintain, improve, or sell the property, and saddened by the inevitable prospect of demolition (be it through neglect or otherwise). The Chapin Park Historic District and the Cite of South Bend are both ill -served by the continued degradation of this property. Written by Adam Toering Deputy Director Approved by Elicia teasel Executive Director