May 17 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes

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CITY OF SOUTH BEND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION COA #2021-0413 is approved. ii. 2021-0419 918-920 Leland Avenue Chapin Park, Ordinance #9574-05 (Audio Position 16:23) The staff report was presented by Adam Toering. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends denial. The applicant was represented by Charles Sapien, 920 Leland Ave The public was represented by- N/A yN/A Spirited discussion ensued; Commissioner Downs-Krostenko reiterated to Applicant Charles Sapien the commission does not want to motion to have the replaced windows removed, not because they like them because they don't like them, but because that seems like a horrible thing to make you do. (Audio Position 46:18) After due consideration, the following action was taken: Upon a motion by Joan Down s-Krosten ko, seconded by Patrick Deegan and carried by a unanimous vote, the Historic Preservation Commission APPROVES the existing 9 windows with the removal of the divided lights, DENY the replacement of the remaining windows and to make note that future generations do not allow an in-kind approval of the vinyl windows for COA#2021-0419. Six in favor, none opposed. Vote: 6-0. Motion as stated on COA#2021-0419 is passed. Commissioner Hertel (AYE): I vote to deny because vinyl windows are not appropriate according to the standards and guidelines and this allows the applicant to have the opportunity to explore their options with the historical integrity of the property. Commissioner Wyncott (AYE): I vote to deny because we need more information on the current state of the windows, and I do not wish to see further wood windows in the dumpster. Commissioner Stalheim (AYE): I vote to deny for the reasons already expressed. Commissioner Andrews (AYE): I vote to deny because of the reasons my fellow commissioners have already stated. Commissioner Deegan (AYE): I vote to deny for the reasons already stated. Commissioner Downs-Krostenko (AYE): I vote to deny for the reasons already stated. iii. 2021-0421 930 Riverside Drive Riverside Drive Ordinance #7469-85 Page 12