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South Bend HPC
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834 Forest Avenue
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Certification
HPC Local Historic District
ix. Chapin Park
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This structure has been extensively modified, revealing little of the original configuration. The wrap-around porch <br />was enclosed, leading to the strange window configuration facing the front porch. Any windows on the outside of <br />this enclosed porch area can be seen as later additions. <br /> <br />Staff supports selective replacement of deteriorated windows or resizing existing window openings to better <br />accommodate use and functionality. <br /> <br />The front façade of the structure is strange. The small second story (bathroom) window is offset and seems <br />uncharacteristically large. Staff discussed whether this double-hung window was originally a smaller circular/oval <br />window. The casing/trim detail is consistent on the front façade (save for the ancillary first floor door), including <br />for the later-addition/enclosed porch window. This indicates that the enclosure and second story (bathroom) were <br />early modifications to the structure. <br /> <br />The floorboards of the front porch (and the drain locations) bely a different / original configuration of the porch, <br />without ‘enclosure’ of the front railing. The proposed modifications to the front porch are an improvement on the <br />existing configuration. <br /> <br />The rear balcony is a treated lumber addition, more than likely constructed sometime in the 1990s or before. <br />Removing and replacing this structure poses no loss of h istorical architectural character. <br /> <br />STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: CHAPIN PARK <br />[…] <br />II. EXISTING STRUCTURES <br />A. BUILDING M ATERIALS <br />Original exterior building materials in the district include brick, stucco, clapboard, wood shingles, and brick or stone masonry. In some <br />instances, vinyl, composite and aluminum siding have been applied over the original material. <br />Required <br />Original exterior building materials shall be retained when possible. Deterioration of wood materials shall be prevented through repair, <br />cleaning and painting. The existing architectural detail around windows, porches, doors and eaves shall be retained or replaced by replicas of <br />the same design when deteriorated beyond repair. <br />Masonry, including brick and stucco structures, shall be maintained, and properly cleaned only when necessary to halt deterioration or to <br />remove stains and shall be done in a method acceptable for the preservation of the surface: i.e. low-pressure water and soft natural bristle <br />brushes. Brick or masonry mortar joints should be repointed only when there is evidence of moisture problems, or when sufficient mortar is <br />missing to allow water to stand in the mortar joint. Existing mortar shall be duplicated in composition, color, texture, joint size, method of <br />application and joint profile. <br />When repairing stucco, stucco mixture shall be used. A professional shall make a study of the old stucco, to determine the exact mixture and <br />underlayment used in the original work. Some repair methods are not compatible with the original techniques and may cause early <br />disintegration of the repair work and the original work. <br />Ample ventilation must be afforded the structure when siding is installed, in order to prevent increased deterioration of the structure from <br />moisture and insects. <br />Recommended <br />Whenever possible, the original building materials should be restored. When maintaining or repairing original siding is not feasible, <br />aluminum, vinyl or composite siding may be used. 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, cornices gables, eaves and other architectural <br />features. <br />[…] <br />C. WINDOWS AND DOORS <br />Window and door frames are in most cases wood and vary depending upon the style of the home. Many are double-hung windows with <br />wood trim and sills. Brick structures have stone sills and brick lintels. In some cases where aluminum siding has been applied, the window <br />and door trim has been covered. About half of the structures in the district have aluminum storm windows; the other half have wood storm <br />windows. <br />Required <br />Original windows and doors shall be retained including sashes, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods and <br />hardware. When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and trim resembling the original. <br />Recommended <br />Wood storm windows and doors painted or finished to match the original should 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 />D. ENTRANCES, PORCHES AND STEPS <br />Most houses in the district have either an open or enclosed porch across the front. Most porches have either hip or gabled roofs or are <br />covered by the main roof of the house. <br />Required
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