2. 1240 West Thomas Street_COA 2022-0906B-3 (CONTINUED)

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Page | 3 Commissioner Downs Krostenko (AYE): I vote to deny the application because vinyl isn’t approved but also because I’m a little afraid that covering it with vinyl would turn into a semi-permanent solution to the privacy and security issue when I would rather see the windows boarded and then a permanent solution be the restoration of the openings properly done. Vote: 5-0. Five in favor, none opposed. COA#2022-0906B-2 is DENIED. Upon a motion by Joan Downs Krostenko, seconded by Elizabeth Hertel, and unanimously carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission CONTINUES the hearing of the Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2022-0906B-3 to the October meeting. Vote: 5-0. Five in favor, none opposed. COA#2022-0906B-3 is CONTINUED. In summary: COA 2022-0906B-1 was approved, pending additional review of project details by staff. Please furnish additional information related to the reconstruction of the hose tower (proposed location, dimensions, and materials) to staff so this approval can be issued. COA 2022-0906B-2 was denied. Covering over the windows with vinyl siding is not allowed. The Commission encourages the property owner to consider temporarily covering the windows with different material, or to consider installing new windows in the openings. Staff would administratively approve covering the windows with new temporary boarding. Window proposals – depending on product selection – may be administratively approved. COA 2022-0906C-3 was continued until the October 17th meeting. The Commission requests additional information as to how the proposed doors will be installed in the openings. Please furnish these additional materials by Friday, October 7th. Pursuant to South Bend Municipal Code Section 21-13-02(e)(5)(B), an applicant may appeal a denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness by the Historic Preservation Commission to the Common Council, which shall make a final determination of the application. The Historic Preservation Commission remains committed to preserving the built environment of the City of South Bend and unincorporated St. Joseph County. Please contact this office for assistance, questions, or concerns.