Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Signed Minutes - August 17, 2020

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ALTERATIONS: AA 2019-1008 allowed for the installation of metal railing on the front porch through the South Bend Home Repair Program ("Mend the Bend"). RME 2018-1029 allowed for the pointing of the brick as well as the tear -off and re - shingling of the roof. COA 2002-0129 allowed for "the repair of holes in the soffit and eaves with plywood and textured stucco material to match appearance of original material." APPLICATION ITEMS: "Front porch overhang soffel + Fascia to be covered w/aluminum soffit/fascia. Repairfascia piece on TO story w/new wood fascia. Replace broken gutter. " DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to: a. Install new aluminum non -vented soffit manufactured by Alcoa and fascia on porch overhang, b. Repair/replace existing damaged/deteriorated wood soffit on second story with new wood, C. Repair/replace damaged gutter. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: EAST WAYNE STREET H. EXISTING STRUCTURES B. ROOFS AND ROOFING Roof shapes in the district encompass all the various designs found in residential structures: hipped, gable, gambrel, flat, and combinations of these. Roofs are covered with a variety of materials such as asphalt, asbestos, wood and slate shingles as well as clay tiles. Residences in most cases have wood facias with gutters and downspouts. The facias of some vinyl- or aluminum - sided houses are covered with the same material. Required The existing shape and materials of the roof shall be retained. All architectural features which give the roof its essential character shall be retained, including dormer windows, cupolas, cornices, brackets, chimneys, cresting and weather vanes. Recommended Whenever possible, the original shape and materials of the roof should be restored. Particular effort should be made to retain materials such as slate, tile and other unique materials not commonly found in new construction. Roof covering which has deteriorated beyond repair should be replaced with new material that matches as closely as possible the original in composition, size, shape, color, and texture. Gutters and downspouts are often a necessary adjunct in order to prevent deterioration of the structure; they should be maintained whenever possible replaced with a style comparable and suitable to the architectural period of the building. Prohibited Nothing shall be done to change the essential character of the roof as viewed from the thoroughfare by adding architectural features are large unsightly fixtures, or by using materials inappropriate to the style of the house. The roof shall not be stripped of architectural features important to its character. Not Recommended Overhanging eaves, soffits, brackets, and gables should not be covered or enclosed when adding metal or vinyl siding to a building. SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff would separate the project into three components: A. Staff does not recommend approval of covering the existing porch soffit/fascia with new aluminum material. B. Staff recommends approval of repair/replacement of the existing wood second story soffit with new wood material. C. Staff recommends approval of replacing/repairing the damaged gutter system. Staff recommends that the Commission ask the applicant to amend their application to repair/replace the existing porch soffit/fascia with new wood material. Prepared by Adam Toering, Historic Preservation Specialist Reviewed by Elicia Feasel, Historic Preservation Administrator PETITIONER COMMENTS: Mr. Csaszar explained that the second story of the house, towards the rear, there is already some sort of aluminum fascia, and they would like to extend that to the front porch. Commissioner Andrews asked if any of the overhanging tree issues had been resolved on the house. Mr. Csaszar said that he did not recall any trees touching the house. Mr. Tribble stated that the tree that was touching the roof is now gone.