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5. Fencing: COA 2017-0706 approved 6' wood privacy fence on east, west, and north sides; fence on south side to be less than 6' tall in a style with spaces between pickets. Applicant has submitted a new site plan that includes both wood and vinyl with a footprint that extends into an alley to the east that applicant is hopeful to vacate and that is approximately 13' south/closer to street but still satisfies setback at the porch. Applicant seemed amenable to Staff recommendation of an all wood fence and agreed that fence in front of house would be open between the pickets, although it would be installed approximately 13' south/closer to street. Staff worked with the Building Department to determine what is allowable for maximum height and setbacks. Regarding fence relating to alley vacation, until finalized, no Certificate of Appropriateness application item can be considered as it is not owned by the applicant. 6. Alley entrance: Enlarge the alley entry porch and roof by 8" to increase the overall width from the current 28" to 36" as required. Add railing to porch. Staff has requested an elevation to convey the alterations; proposed deck and stair material; and proposed railing material, design, and height. This application item is incomplete. Additionally, until alley vacation is finalized, no Certificate of Appropriateness application item to enlarge can be considered as property line appears very near existing construction. If alley vacation is not realized, a variance would be required as per Building Department to expand. 7. Second story entrance: Although adding an exterior second story stairway, deck, and doorway to the rear addition will provide a secondary means of egress, a majority of single family, two story homes do not have a second story stair exit. Staff defers to Building Department regarding use as anything other than a single family. Aesthetically, if exterior stair is constructed as per site plan submitted, it will not be visible from the street. 8. Concrete sidewalk: Install a 4'-0" wide concrete sidewalk from the gate entrance to the multiple access points of the house and garage. PRESERVATION SPECIALIST REPORT: Excerpt from June 19, 2017 9AM Steve Szaday The large window in the front of the house is a single pane sash with 1/8" thick glass that is broken. The glass measures approximately 74" inches wide b5,50" inches tall. The sash is in good condition with the exception of a piece of the interior which is broken at the point where the glass was broken from the outside. Excerpt from August 14, 2017 12PM Steve Szaday With the owner, we confirmed dimensions for the front picture window. The dimensions are approximately 77 inches wide and 70 inches high. My previous measurements were incorrect. The owner is proposing two windows in this space that are 36.5 inches wide by 69.75 inches high. The intent is to have a 5 to 6 inch support in between to match the windows directly above on the second floor. I measured that support and the exposed trim work is 6.5 inches with the actual space in between the windows being approximately 5.5 inches for weight pockets. Excerpt from August 16, 2017 I looked up the International Building code in regards to the requirements for the glass itself on a window of the size and location of the large picture window. Due to the size of the glass (greater than 9 sq. ft), the location from the floor (less than 36' above walking surface), the height of the glass (greater than 60" above floor) and the location from the front door (less than 48"), the glass would have to be tempered. I called a local glass company: Quality Glass on Edison Road in South Bend and talked to Ross. Ross quoted a price of $589.91 to install a tempered piece of 1/4" thick glass measuring 77" wide and 70" tall in the existing wood sash on site. This includes glazing points and glazing. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Chapin Park 1. THE ENVIRONMENT A. THE DISTRICT ENVIRONMENT The Chapin Park Local Historic District is a particularly fine residential area located close to downtown South Bend, the St. Joseph River, Memorial Hospital and Leeper Park. This section is meant to protect and guide appropriate maintenance of the common areas of the district (i.e. visual landscape and streetscapes) Required Brick streets contribute greatly to the character of the neighborhood. These streets have always been essentially passenger car thoroughfares. The appointments of the streets (i.e. lighting, curbs, horse hitches and monuments) should contribute as much as possible to their architectural, historic, and residential character. Retention and maintenance of existing brick streets in the district is required. Repair work to fill voids and gaps must utilize brick paver materials and acceptable installation methods whenever applicable. When utility work dictates the removal of street sections (pavers), the original materials will be reinstalled. Brick streets shall be patched with brick pavers. Concrete, asphalt, fillers, and similar materials shall not be used. All original streetlights shall be maintained, especially the George Cutter "Park View" streetlights designed by the Cutter Company for this neighborhood. Present efforts by the Neighborhood Association and the Historic Preservation Commission to restore "Park View" streetlights to the district shall continue. Any change in lighting must receive approval of the Historic Preservation Commission. New or different fencing requires a C of A and shall reflect the style and character of the individual property and the surrounding environment and properties. Recommended The current or historic character of lawns should be preserved. Front yard areas, common lawns, and tree lawns should remain open. New or replacement trees should be compatible in variety with those presently growing. Vacant lots should be kept landscaped appropriately while vacant, and may be used for recreational or residential development. 11