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Eight in favor, none opposed. <br />Vote: 8 — 0. Motion to approve COA #2019-1108 passes. <br />Commissioner Gelfman: Thank you for all your hard work on this. We appreciate it. <br />2. 504 E LaSalle #2019-1203 #7591-1986 Local <br />Landmark, National Register East Bank Multiple Property Listing <br />Representation: Patrick Wittling, 303 S Coquillard Drive, South Bend, IN <br />46617 <br />STAFF REPORT <br />CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A <br />CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS <br />Date: December 3, 2019 <br />Application Number: 2019-1203 <br />Property Location: 504 E LaSalle <br />Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: ltalianate%Neoclassical/ 1900/1924% J.C. Lauber Company <br />Property Owner: Greater Lowell Holdings, LLC <br />Landmark or District Designation: Historic Landmark (Ordinance #7591-1986); National Register East Bank Multiple <br />Property Listing <br />Rating: Contributing <br />DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: The J.C. Lauber Company building is described in the National Register listing as <br />a unique example of the Commercial -Functional style of architecture that combines utility with ornament. The structure is <br />comprised of several additions with the primary LaSalle Street facing constructed as a one-story, rectangular -plan, commercial <br />building with a foundation of concrete and rubble, walls are brick and block. A metal cornice stretches seventy feet across the <br />facade. Roof is flat. LaSalle Street facade features modillions on ends of dentilled cornice with scroll end brackets. The front <br />elevation has a strong horizontal emphasis. Windows are divided into nine bays and are wood framed, fixed plate glass with <br />solid transoms above. Front entrance is a wood double door with glass. The 1924 addition, directly behind the 1900 building, is <br />a one-story, rectangular -plan, constructed of concrete block, with a flat roof. Windows are metal with multi -panels. The rear of <br />the building is organized by multiple additions and incorporate various garage doors. Signage exists on all sides, both attached <br />to and painted directly on the structure, reflecting different eras of the former J.C. Lauber business. <br />ALTERATIONS: COA 2005-1031 approved demolition of portion of building constructed in 1882 at northwest corner of <br />LaSalle and Niles. COA 2006-0413 approved reinstallation of J.C. Lauber Sheet Metal sign, formerly on west side of 1882 <br />portion of building. COA 2016-1128 to demolish 5,000 sq. ft. building was not executed. COA 2018-0404A approved <br />improvements to the entire structure including restoration of the primary fagade, new fenced (retroactive) patio, new openings, <br />two new cooler structures, and preservation of existing legacy signs. COA 2018-0613 approved additional alterations to <br />openings. COA 2019-0329A approved application of window treatments to existing windows. <br />APPLICATION ITEMS: "Receive permit for existing fence and pergola' <br />DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT- Applicant seeks a retroactive Certificate of Appropriateness for changes to the <br />landmark: <br />1. Install new 51' x 54' fence to enclose rear lot, creating an outdoor recreational patio. Fence matches previously <br />approved fence at the patio on the northwest comer of building and is of ornamental black aluminum material. <br />17' sliding gate opens along Niles. Two 5' gates open at rear/south parking area. <br />2. Construct new 24' x 32'stccl frame pergola with wood top deck within newly fenced outdoor recreational patio. <br />Steel is painted to match color scheme on building. <br />The application items are compatible with the historic character of the site and neighborhood and share proportions, materials, <br />and ratios of the existing structure and site. <br />SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A <br />