1. 625 Lincoln Way East_COA 2023-0120

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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: February 14, 2023 Application Number: 2023-0120 Property Location: 625 Lincoln Way East Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Vacant Lot Property Owner: SHEETS VERL R Landmark or District Designation: Edgewater Drive Local Historic District Rating: N/A DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: Vacant lot between 621 Lincoln Way East and 631 Lincoln Way East. Previous home/structure was torn down prior to 1981. ALTERATIONS: N/A. APPLICATION ITEMS: “Install raised garden beds for planting natural dye and fiber producing botanicals. Add wood clad shed for storage of barn frame looms at back of the lot.” DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to: Move an existing 12’ x 18’ pre-built shed to be situated on the lot. The structure is covered with log/timber cladding, has a covered/overhanging porch area, and a gabled roof. A building permit is required for any structure over 120 sq/ft (and this includes pre -fabricated buildings). Per the Deputy Building Commissioner, and based upon the size of the structure, the Building Department will require that the structure be secured/fastened/strapped to a foundation or cemented posts. On either side of the proposed location are Queen Anne / Free Classic and ‘Commercial Functional’ structures. 621 Lincoln Way East was constructed in 1892. 631 Lincoln Way East was constructed in 1900; the commercial addition was added in approximately 1955. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Edgewater Place III. NEW CONSTRUCTION A.HEIGHT AND PROPORTION The majority of structures in the district are two stories in high and are square or rectangular in plan. There are a few si ngle sto- ry bungalows. The most prevalent façade proportions are between a 1:1 and 1:2 height to width ratio. Required The height of a new structure and its height to width proportions shall be consistent with adjacent buildings in the district . The building height shall be no greater than that of the tallest existing structure in the same block. Façade proportions shall be estab- lished by permitting no structure with a façade wider or narrower than those existing in the same block. Additions to existi ng buildings shall be related in height and proportion to the existing structure. Recommended Contemporary designs should be compatible in character and mood to the building or neighborhood. Prohibited Additions may not be constructed that would change the existing façade of a building, alter its scale or architectural charac ter, or add new height. Not Recommended New stories should not be added, nor should existing stories be removed, which would destroy important architectural details,