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concrete drive and parking area, and re -roofing of the house in the 1980's. COA 2012-1219 approved removal of two chimneys due to deterioration; chimneys to be reconstructed at a later date as part of a roofing project (materials stored on site). COA 2014-0401 approved a re -roof of the carriage house; repair of gutters and downspouts; removal of scrub trees on property and one maple in tree lawn to restore original landscaping; removal of non-contributing/non-original picture windows and replace with wood replicating garage door pattern until permanent solution found. COA 2014-0917 approved a complete tear -off and re -roof of the Carriage House with Highland Slate Designer Shingles. COA 2016-0318A approved re-tuckpointing of exterior; rebuilding of east and west chimneys (re -added 10 courses); removed and replaced asphalt shingles to match carriage house; replace/replicate downspouts, gutters, and copper flashing; remove, repair, and paint all windows. APPLICATION ITEMS: 1) Landscaping/Site work (see attached site plan for detail) • New curb cut/entrance on east side of property. Remove existing walk and curb to install new 22' wide drive. Existing tree to be removed; existing street sign to be relocated. • Remove all existing concrete on site. • Remove curb along west property line to the wood privacy fence. Curb along west property line on the west side of the wood privacy fence will remain. • (R1VIE) Wood privacy fence to remain and be repaired in-kind. • Adjust grade of front yard to allow storm water to be retained on site and allow flow to new drainage structure and installation of missing step to front porch. The site will be lowered approximately seven inches in the front and along west elevation and approximately four inches nearer the parking area. • Install new 13 -space concrete parking area between house and carriage house; new concrete drive, new concrete walk along Washington Street; 6'-0" concrete walk from front steps to front walk; 5'-0" concrete walk from front sidewalk to driveway. • Alternate: install brick pavers in area of original drive from W. Washington public sidewalk to carriage house to reflect original concrete drive and parking area in front of carriage house. Product: Unilock TurfstoneTM, see attached. • Install new concrete walk from parking area to the west entry door. • Remove existing scrub trees on east side of property. Evaluate potential to relocate red -bud trees to serve as additional screening along north edge of parking area. • Install new curb along southern property along West Washington Street to recreate missing tree lawn. Plant trees as approved by City Forrester in tree lawn area as noted on plans. Install grass in tree lawn area. • (RME) Set additional stone step (stored on site) at front porch entry stairs. • Install new lawn as indicated on site plan; • Install new trees and planting beds as indicated. Install evergreen screen along north property line, east of carriage house. • Install reinforced CMU structural wall infill with waterproofing along retaining wall near northwest corner of carriage house. Backfill abandoned steps with compacted fill. • Create concrete area for trash receptacles with 48" aluminum fence with solid infill panels. • Relocate gas services to west side of main house near south elevation. • Install new AC condensers and electric meters along west side of house near southwest corner. • Install new sign, 42"H x 48" L shaped sign at southeast corner of property. Granite base (repurposed stone stored on site from masonry repair project), wood background, vinyl lettering. Lit from above. Located to meet City of South Bend requirements. • Install 70' of new 48"H decorative wrought iron fence along west edge of property, from walk to existing 7'H wood privacy fence. 2) Masonry and Porch Floor Repair • Rebuild support wall of Porte-Cochere to match. • Rebuild floor of rear building utilizing concrete stained to match color of original side porch floor. • Repair front porch floor removing deteriorated floor tile and installing new concrete floor finished to match side porch floor color. Salvage reusable tile and install in band around perimeter of porch floor. • (RME) Repair basement window sills and any necessary tuckpointing along base of house once concrete around perimeter of house has been removed. 3) Accessibility: