COA APPLICATION #2020-0302: NORTHERN INDIANA HISTORIC SOCIETY INC. V. SOUTH BEND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

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4. All planning, any necessary site investigation, or data recovery shall be conducted by professional archeologist. 9.10 Accessibility Refer to Sections 9.11 B,C and D regarding treatment of materials. Refer to Sections 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, and 9.8 for additional Standards and Criteria that may apply. 1. A three-step approach is recommended to identify and implement accessibility modification that will protect the integrity and historic character of the property. a. Review the historical significance of the property and identify character -defining features; b. Asses the property's existing and required level of accessibility; c. Evaluate accessibility options within a preservation context. 2. Because of the complex nature of accessibility the Historic Preservation Commission will review proposals on a case by case basis. The Commission recommend consulting with the following document which is available from the Commission office: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Cultural Resources, Preservation Assistance Division; Preservation Brief 32, "Making Historic Properties Accessible" by Thomas C. Jester and Sharon C. Park, AIA. 9.11 Architectural Materials A. General The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County recommend that work proposed to the materials outlined in Sections B, C, and D be executed with the guidance of a professional building material conservator. 1. Removal of the speakers atop Pump House Number 3 is encouraged. B. Masonry (Brick, Stone, Terra Cotta, Concrete, Stucco, and Mortar) 2. Original or later contributing masonry materials, feature, details, surfaces and ornamentation shall be retained and, if necessary, repaired by patching, piecing -in, or consolidating the masonry using recognize preservation methods. 3. Deteriorated or missing masonry materials, features, details, surfaces and ornamentation shall be replaced with material and elements which match the original in material, color, texture, size, shape, profile and detail of installation. 4. When replacement of materials or elements is necessary, it should be based on physical or documentary evidence. 5. If using the same material is not technically or economically feasible, then compatible substitute materials may be considered. 6. Original mortar shall be retained. 7. Deteriorating mortar shall be carefully removed by hand -raking the joints. 8. Use of mechanical saws and hammers shall not be allowed.