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CITY OF SOUTH BEND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION <br />(Audio Position 0:26:39) <br />Upon a motion by Joan Downs-Krostenko, seconded by Mary Brazinsky, and carried <br />by unanimous vote, the Historic Preservation Commission DENIES Certificate of <br />Appropriateness Application #2021-0104 on account of the issue with the radical <br />change to the proportion and size of the original openings in the fagade, with the <br />subsequent COA fees waived. In motions for denial, Commissioners are required to <br />state their reasons for denial. Roll was called. <br />Sarah Andrews (AYE): The windows are a character defining feature of the house <br />and I don't feel that we have exhausted all of our options towards making an <br />informed decision. <br />Eric Stalheim (AYE): I think it is prudent to maintain the existing window size and <br />proportion considering the age of this house and encourage the homeowner <br />to look into manufacturers that do custom windows, including, but not limited <br />to Marvin, Pella, and Quaker. <br />Mary Brazinsky (AYE): I would like to keep the integrity of the facade. Also, I think <br />we should provide a consistency to all of our historic homes. I think if we go <br />ahead without denying it at this point, I think others could come in and <br />attempt to do the same thing, and change the appearance of the homes. <br />Patrick Deegan (AYE): [I believe we are] lacking a certain amount of information. I'd <br />like to see a little more due -diligence, especially on the rebuild option, or new <br />windows that are up to code, for them to maintain the current windows' <br />dimensions. In addition, we are out of continuance options. More <br />information, more time, I look forward to your return. <br />Joan Downs-Krostenko (AYE): Due to the importance of the feature on the facade of <br />the building, it is a character defining element and its focal point. I also feel <br />that there is more work to be done to potentially find a modern window <br />manufacturer who may work with the homeowner. Also, these windows were <br />made by fifteen year-old boys in 1901 or in 1890 with half the tools of a <br />modern craftsman. You can build a wooden window. It is not cheap, but <br />custom vinyl windows aren't cheap, either. I think investigating a custom <br />wood window is worth trying. I am also concerned about the Code issue, as I <br />feel that the Code — whether the Building Department would insist on <br />enforcing this particular code in this particular situation. This does not <br />appear to be a particularly dangerous window, and it would be great if the <br />homeowner could find a company — if they weren't restricted by their need to <br />use this special glass. I'm wondering if the Building Department can make <br />an exception, because this is not a dangerous application. <br />David Wyncott (AYE): I would like additional information regarding the ability to either <br />rebuild wood windows or to understand a little bit more about exactly what it <br />would take regarding the Code, to see if it actually does require. Still, I am <br />not convinced that that applies in all four instances of this particular case. <br />Page 12 <br />