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

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RID V3ID i (t)HISTORIC ft/ CITY OF SOUTHBENDPRESERVATION COMMISSION The History Museum 808 West Washington Street South Bend, IN 46601 Dear Mr. Harding, Ms. Erickson, et al -- June 16, 2020 Flied in Clerk's Office r— – JUL d 7 2020 DAWI M ZMEV FY CLERK, S6u1'H BEND, IN The Commissioners, at the regularly scheduled monthly Historic Preservation Commission meeting on June 15, 2020 denied approval of Certificate of Appropriateness application #2020-0302, which included the following application items: "Cabin to be relocated to the museum's west campus as part of a larger interpretive site. See attached plan for details. In making its determination, the Historic Preservation Commission considered the appropriateness of the proposed construction, reconstruction, or alteration to the preservation of the historic landmark, specifically, and/or the Historic Preservation District, generally; the detriment to the public welfare if the proposed construction, reconstruction, or alteration were permitted even though it is not deemed appropriate; and the potential hardship that the denial of a certificate of appropriateness would cause the applicant. Following is the record from the meeting concerning your project stating why your application was denied: Commissioner Deegan made a motion to deny COA#2020-0302. Seconded by Commissioner Ponder. Four in favor, two opposed. Vote: 4 – 2. Motion to deny COA #2020-0302 is passed. Commission President Gelfman clarified that, in motions for denial, Commissioners are required to state their reasons for denial. Roll was called. MICHELE GELFMAN A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT FLICIA FEASEL PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADMINISTRATOR EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMFNT 1400SCounty-CityBuilding 227\N. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, Indiana 46601 p574.235.9371 f574,235.9201 southbendin.gov