7. 720 Park Avenue_COA 2022-0907A

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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: July 13, 2022 Application Number: 2022-0907A Property Location: 720 Park Avenue Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Queen Anne / 1878 / DuShane House Property Owner: John and Monica Sikorski Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park LHD (Ordinance #9574-05), Chapin Park NRD Rating: Notable DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This two-story irregular plan Queen Anne style house sits on a brick foundation. Walls are shiplap clapboard with corner boards and frieze boards. An interior brick chimney punctuates the cross gabled roof line with low pitch and asphalt shingles. To the rear is a first story gable rear wing with a shed roof side wing; decorative spindle work punctuates the gable apex. A full width front and side porch wraps the west and south sides, with a second story balcony facing the street. Spindle supports with balustrades and decorative spindles at the eaves with brackets are also present. Windows are 1/1 double hung with molded entablatures. The ground floor has shutters. The front door is wood paneled with beveled glass light and transom and a wood storm. A large two story gabled barn with board and batten siding stands to the rear. ALTERATIONS: COA #2005-1114 allowed for the complete tear-off and re-roof of the entire house, as well as allowed for the installation of flashing and roof vents as needed. COA #2012-0716A allowed for the removal of three storm-damaged trees in the back yard per City Forester Brent Thompson. COA #2015-1215 allowed for the replacement of the existing brick chimney with new in-kind material, to match existing. RME #2017-1023 allowed for the repair woodwork at the northwest corner of the property because of water damage. RME #2018-1005 re- issued COA #2017-1023 for the repair of woodwork on the northwest corner. RME #2018-1005B allowed for the removal and replacement of multiple trees on the property. RME #2018-1005C allowed for the replacement and repair of brick foundation and chimney with like material. COA 2018-1001D allowed for the removal/replacement of eight windows and moving of a door when reconfiguring the rear of the house. AA 2022-0621B allowed for rehabilitation/replacement of existing wood trim, siding, molding, decorative elements on porch, eaves, soffit, and fascia with new wood material, matching existing confirmation, reveal, size, and shape. APPLICATION ITEMS: “Repair and relocate barn.” DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to: Pickup the existing ancillary structure (‘barn’) and rotate it 90 degrees, moving it to where portions of the structure are approximately 2’ from the southeast property line shared with 710 Park Avenue. The structure is approximately 33’ x 22’ with two ‘garage’ bays in the 22’ wide section. The property owner has indicated that structure improvements will be made during the move process. The property has received a variance from the City of South Bend Board of Zoning appeals to allow the structure to be moved to within 2’ of the side setback. This was approved by the Board of Zoning appeals at their September 6, 2022 BZA meeting. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: CHAPIN PARK […] V. GENERAL A. Buildings in the district should not be demolished except where a building poses a threat to the public safety, and demolition is the only alternative. Documentation of interior and exterior features of the original buildings, especially homes rated as historically significant, is