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Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Neo -Colonial / 1952 / "Parchem House" y Property Owner: Daniel & Elizabeth Colleran Landmark or District Designation: East Wayne Street Local Historic District, Ordinance #7796-87 Rating: Non -Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: The Garrison Colonial Revival house is a 2 -story with rectangular frame. It has a gable roof, plain raking trim and asphalt shingles. The second floor overhangs at the front. The exterior fagade is wood shingles and flagstone. The wooden windows are 2/2 double hung with horizontal lines and louvered shutters. There is a large picture window flanked by double hung 2/2 sashed windows in a square bay extension at the front of the house. The entry is offset with a single door and wood screen, simple flush pilaster and entablature detail. The chimney is external and on the west side of the structure. A one-story shed addition is at the rear of the main house. There is a detached 2 -car garage at the rear of the property.. ALTERATIONS: The concrete stoop previously had railings, but they were removed at some point. CoA 1998-0910 permitted the complete tear -off and re -roof of the structure. Ten original windows were replaced in January of 2018 without COA. APPLICATION ITEMS: "Window replacement — leaking windows w/ lead paint." DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Applicant seeks retroactive approval for the removal and replacement of ten of the existing original wood 2/2 double -hung windows on the second floor with 1/1 double hung Pella Series 250 vinyl windows. The distribution of the windows on the second floor according to supplemental information provided by the applicant is as follows: The North (street) face has three windows (one in the guest room, two in the nursery). The East (driveway) face has two windows (one in the nursery, one in the hallway). The South (rear) face has three windows (one in the bathroom, two in the master bedroom). The West face has two windows (one in the master bedroom, one in the guest bedroom). The windows on the first floor (including a large picture window on the street face) are not being replaced at this time. PRESERVATION SPECIALIST REPORT: January 18, 2018 At approximately 12 pm, I drove past the house located at 1728 E Wayne St, part of the East Wayne Local Historic District. I noticed a box truck in the driveway and someone on a ladder installing a window on the second story. I stopped and introduced myself and my business card. I inquired if any building permits were obtained, the gentleman informed me that he is a • Lowe's subcontractor and they handle all that. He informed me that the owner was home and he would get her. I approached the door introduced myself and gave her my card. She informed me that she read that guidelines and that she was under the impression that the work being performed was within those guidelines since her house was rated non-contributing in the guidebook. I informed her that any work anywhere in the county that materials cost more than $400 required a building permit. In any case, the house is still a part of a designated historic district and a change in materials is being performed, the Historic Preservation Commission would still have to have an approved Certificate of Appropriateness before the Building Department could issue a permit. She informed that she was pregnant and they are under a time crunch to get the windows replaced (and lead paint removed) prior to the baby's arrival. I asked her to please contact the Historic Preservation Commission (number on the card) after Ipm to find out what needs to happen next. The contractor asked me if he should continue the installation, I informed him that I cannot issue a stop -work order but the Building Department could. I photographed the windows that were removed and they are wood double -hung windows two over two horizontal with aluminum storms over. The ones being installed are vinyl double -hung. I returned to my vehicle and telephoned the Building Department. They told me they would send someone out. I also sent a message to the Administrator and Preservation Specialist to make them aware of the situation. Steve Szaday Historic Preservation Inspector STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: East Wayne Street Historic District — Guideline for Historic Preservation and Redevelopment The East Wayne Street Local Historic District was established by an ordinance enacted by the Common Council of the City of South Bend in 1987 for the protection of the historic character of the neighborhood. Under the requirements of this ordinance, a Certificate of Appropriateness (CoA) is required for any activity in the district which requires a building permit or which alters the appearance of a building or site. Painting of previously painted surfaces is released from this requirement and requires no approval. Consideration by the Historic Preservation Commission of proposed repairs or alterations is guided by the following set of guidelines which have been developed cooperation with neighborhood representatives and have been adopted by referendum of the district property owners. Note: The Guidelines selected by the East Wayne Street Local Historic District are (b2) — Rehabilitation. • (b2) Rehabilitation Maintaining the existing character of the District, and whenever possible returning it to its original condition. Any rehabilitation would not require the removal of all non -original materials but would encourage the removal of all such materials which are 0