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the surface: i.e. low pressure water and soft natural bristle bushes. When repairing stucco, stucco mixture compatible in composition, color
<br />and texture shall be used.
<br />Recommended
<br />Whenever possible, the original building materials should be restored. Metal or vinyl siding may be used when it is the only alternative to
<br />maintaining or replacing the original surface material. When used over wood surfaces, this siding should be the same size and style as the
<br />original wood. Every effort should be made to retain the original trim around windows, doors, cornicles, gables, eaves and other architectural
<br />features. Ample ventilation must be afforded the structure when metal or vinyl siding has been installed in order to prevent increased
<br />deterioration of the structure from moisture and/or insects. Mortal joints should be repointed only when there is evidence of moisture
<br />problems or when sufficient mortar is missing to allow water to stand in the mortar joint. Existing mortar shall be duplicated in composition,
<br />color, texture, joint size, method of application and joint profile. It is emphasized that, prior to initiating any restoration or rehabilitation
<br />effort, the property owner should contact the Historical Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County which is located in
<br />the County/City Building of South Bend. The Commission is an invaluable source of information about all facets of rehabilitation and
<br />restoration.
<br />Prohibited
<br />Wood siding shall not be resurfaced with new material which is inappropriate or was unavailable when the building was constructed, such as
<br />artificial stone, brick veneer asbestos or asphalt shingles. Sandblasting or the use of harsh detergents shall not be used on masonry including
<br />brick, stucco, limestone, flagstone and sandstone. This method of cleaning erodes the surface material and accelerates deterioration. Brick
<br />surfaces shall not be painted unless they had been painted originally. Repointing shall not be done with a mortar of high Portland cement
<br />content which can often create a bond that is stronger than the building material. This can cause deterioration as a result of the differing
<br />coefficient of expansion and the differing porosity of the material and the mortar, which can result in serious damage to adjacent brick. Paint
<br />shall not be removed from masonry surfaces indiscriminately.
<br />Not Recommended
<br />Waterproof or water repellent coatings or surface consolidation treatments should not be used on masonry surfaces unless required to solve a
<br />specific problem that has been studied and identified. Coatings are frequently unnecessary and expensive, and can accelerate deterioration of
<br />the masonry. Mortar joints which do not need repointed should not be repointed.
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<br />C. WINDOWS AND DOORS
<br />Window and door frames are of wood or steel (some casements) or in the case of brick structures, stone sills and brick lintels. Where metal
<br />or vinyl siding has been applied, window trim has been covered. Storm windows are of wood and aluminum.
<br />Required
<br />Original windows and doors shall be retained including sashes, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods, and hardware.
<br />When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and trim resembling the original
<br />Recommended
<br />Wood frame storm windows and doors painted to match the original should not be used but should not damage existing frames. If new
<br />sashes or doors are installed, the existing or original materials, design, and hardware should be used. When metal storm doors are used they
<br />should be painted, anodized or coated to match the existing. When awnings are used they should be of canvas material.
<br />Prohibited
<br />Original doors, windows, and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and used in place. New window and door openings
<br />which would alter the scale and proportion of the building shall not be introduced. Inappropriate new windows and door features such as
<br />aluminum insulating glass combinations that require removal of the original windows and doors shall not be installed.
<br />Not Recommended
<br />Awnings, hoods, and fake shutters made of metal, vinyl, or fiberglass should not be used if they would detract from the existing character or
<br />appearance of the building
<br />D. ENTRANCES, PORCHES, AND STEPS
<br />Most houses in the district have small open porches at the main entrance. Stoops and small patios also are in evidence. Of those porches that
<br />have roofs, many have either hip or gable roods or are covered by the main roof of the house. Columned porticos, porches with broken
<br />pediments or turrets, and other porch form characteristic of the Period Revival styles are also featured in the district.
<br />Required
<br />Existing or original porches, stoops, patios and steps, including handrails, balusters, columns, brackets, tiles and roof decorations, shall be
<br />retained or replaced by replicas of the same design and materials when deteriorated beyond repair. Porches and additions reflecting later
<br />architectural styles and which are important to the building’s historical integrity shall be retained.
<br />Recommended
<br />When enclosing porches for heat conservation or for other reasons, it should be done in a manner that does not alter the architectural or
<br />historical character of the building.
<br />Prohibited
<br />Front porches, stoops, patios and steps that are important to the building’s style and development shall not be altered or removed.
<br />Not Recommended
<br />Original porch details should not be replaced with materials representing an earlier period or style from the original.
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<br />SITE VISIT REPORT:
<br />N/A
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<br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval.
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<br />Prepared by
<br />Adam Toering, Historic Preservation Administrator
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