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DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Applicant seeks approval for the following: <br />3. De -construction of existing corn crib building, <br />a. Salvage material from structure, <br />b. Shore-up/secure remaining structure. <br />The corn crib structure is currently used as storage. The roof is compromised and is currently covered with a tarp. The internal <br />frame of the corn crib is severely damaged by termite infestation and rot while the existing roof framing and joists are bolstered <br />by temporary beams. The adjoining/conjoining barn structure was added sometime prior to 1998 and served to join the original <br />two-story barn to the corn crib structure. The two-story barn was removed in 2014. The remaining structures, when conjoined, <br />create an irregular `M' -shaped roof line, with a pronounced valley between the two. Being taller, the roof line of the later barn <br />structure plunges into the corn crib roof. A gable between the two was an attempt at directing the flow of the water down the <br />valleys, but time and sag have limited the effectiveness of this attempted improvement. This gable and the roof appear to be <br />resting atop the roof of the corn crib, continuing to add additional weight and stress upon its already weakened frame. <br />Applicant plans to return before the Commission in the spring with plans to rebuild the `corn crib' structure in a new location, <br />separate from the pre -1998 barn structure. The to -be -built corn crib will replicate the current corn crib on a new foundation. <br />Material from the barn torn down in 2014 and the corn crib will be utilized in this reconstruction. <br />PRESERVATION SPECIALIST REPORT: <br />October 9, 2018 <br />RE: 50106 Bittersweet Trail -St. Joseph County Local Landmark <br />. On September 27, 2018, Adam Toering and I visited the site located at 50106 Bittersweet Trail to meet with the <br />property owner and contractor. They are preparing a COA application and wanted a site visit/consultation to discuss the project. <br />In order to simplify this report, I will give a description of each section moving from south to north. Many alterations <br />have not helped the structural integrity of the original corn crib structure. The original barn has been removed leaving a corner <br />support and footer which is part of the newest structure that was constructed between the original barn and corn crib. <br />Southern half of corn crib structure <br />-Alternating open siding exterior wall originally designed to allow air to pass through crop allowing crop to dry. Later <br />this section was adapted to a chicken coop. This stage added chicken wire, feeding doors, ramps, and roosts. I feel that <br />is reasonable to believe that presence of the chicken wire is the only reason this outside wall has not completely <br />collapsed. Reference Figure 7. <br />-The roof trusses are failing as vertical supports have been recently added to hold up the roof structure. <br />Reference Fig -tire 9. <br />-The plywood over joist floor has failed. I stepped right through to the dirt floor underneath when I walked through this <br />section. Reference Figure 8. <br />-The wall in between this and the next section is an addition wall that is framed and on a combination of brick and <br />toward the rear a cement curb. There is dry rot and termite damage along the entire bottom of this wall. Reference <br />Figure 10. <br />Northern half of corn crib structure <br />-This section was enclosed with a front door, windows, and rear overhead garage door. <br />-A concrete floor was added later as well as a curb along the bottom of both east -west walls. <br />-The roof on the northern part has holes with bad deck and rotten trusses. Reference Figure 11. <br />-This small section of roof is receiving the brunt of all the elements that run off the southern roof of the large shop area. <br />A pitch/storage area was added to perhaps divert this load, but it has weakened the roof and the wall supports. <br />-There is a wall for the middle section that is inches away from the wall that is the southern wall of the large shop <br />section. Termites and water have damaged the wall to the point where additional supports had to be added to help hold <br />up the roof in this section. Reference Figure 8, [eft frame. <br />This building will continue to deteriorate if it is not separated from the rest of the structure. It is not structurally strong enough to <br />hold its own weight let alone strong enough to support the weight of the elements from the shop roof. The roofs and walls need to <br />be rebuilt separately with truss supports, floors, and proper gutters. The structure is not safe and will not likely survive a serious <br />winter as it sits. <br />Steve Szaday <br />Preservation Inspector <br />GROUP B STANDARDS: LOCAL LANDMARKS: <br />B. Maintenance <br />The maintenance of any historical structure or site shall in no way involve any direct physical change except for the general <br />cleaning and upkeep of the landmark. The Commission shall encourage the proper maintenance of all structure or sites. <br />• B. Treatment <br />Treatment shall be defined as any change of surface materials that will not alter the style or original form. Such improvements <br />include re -roofing, glazing, or landscaping lawns and may involve a change that can potentially enhance or detract from the <br />
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