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

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Administrator Feasel clarified that if a project exceeds $500, it would require a building permit. Attaining a building permit would clarify any code issues related to construction of stairs. Commissioner Stalheim stated that it would be appropriate to remand to staff the construction of the steps. Commissioner Gellman divided the project into separate components. Commissioner Downs-Krostenko made a motion to reject COA 2020-0406 as pertains to the removal of the original windows and the changing of the confirmation of the windows. Seconded by Commissioner Andrews. Roll was called. Commissioner Downs-Krostenko (Aye): This is a visible part of the house and it changes the appearances dramatically. Commissioner Deegan (Aye): I would agree, it wouldn't be in context of the rest of the historic value of the house. I would also say I reject it because it is not clear how the infill of those missing windows would be able to preserve the house and its character. Commissioner Andrews (Aye): I'm rejecting because it goes against the appearance of the house and it is visible from the street, and it is a retroactive application. Commissioner Stalheim (Aye): I am rejecting because the house is rated Outstanding and I believe there could be a potentially better middle ground. Commissioner Tiffany (Aye): I reject it because the rating is Outstanding, it is visible from the street, and the infill — maybe if he did something else there it would look different from the road, but right now... Commissioner Gelfman (Aye): I reject it because of the Outstanding rating of the house, and the fact that it changes dramatically the look of this particular area of the house, from the street especially. Six in favor, none opposed. Vote: 6 — 0. Motion to deny COA #2020-0406, item 1 "Window Replacement" passes. Commissioner Downs-Krostenko made a motion to remand to staff COA #2020-0406, section H regarding the door, which would have a half -lite with no divisions, and that the material of the door be up to the discretion of the staff. Seconded by Commissioner Tiffany. Six in favor, none opposed. Vote: 6 — 0. Motion to remand to staff COA #2020-0406, item 2 "Door" passes. Commissioner Stalheim made a motion to approve #2020-0406, item 3 "Landing / Stairs" to be remanded to staff for approval of the design, with confirmation of appropriate building code. Seconded by Commissioner Andrews. Six in favor, none opposed. Vote: 6 — 0. Motion remand to staff COA #2020-0406, item 3 "Door" passes. IV. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR N/A V. REGULAR BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES I. Staff asked for minutes to be tabled until the next meeting for approval.