HPC of South Bend and St. Joseph County - Standards Update Draft

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City of South Bend and St. Joseph County Historic Preservation Guidelines 124 District Addendums: West North Shore Local Historic District Commission and the property owner . A fence on the Michigan Street side of lots 12 and 13 may be permitted if done in a distinctive way and is compatible with the character of the structures on these lots, with consideration being made for the high density and speed of traffic on Michigan Street. Notwithstanding the above, no historic preservation decision, whether constructional or architectural shall be forced on Lots 12 and 13. Total understanding of the special conditions which exist to these properties, proper elevation, and agreement of the then property owner shall remain the sole authority . Octagonal Junior Post Top streetlights on 100-200 West North Shore Drive should be maintained . Telephone poles with overhanging sodium bulbs or any high intensity lights must be prohibited on West North Shore Drive in this district . Any change in lighting must receive approval of the Historic Preservation Commission . Private Site Work & Buildings The West North Shore Drive residential neighborhood from Michigan Avenue to Iroquois Avenue has a distinctive and valuable character . The external appearance of the river and street, homes, and yards communicates and reflects the fact that for over half a century it has been and still is a comfortable residential neighborhood . All of the architectural and charming character of West North Shore Drive has been preserved . The homes are generally architecturally and historically distinctive, large and located on ample lots . The homes have a variety of elegantly designed styles of Classical and Colonial Revival, American Foursquare, and mid-century introduction of Ranch houses. Windows and Doors Replace deteriorated doors, windows, sills, shutters, etc. with materials which match the original as closely as possible. A special effort should be made to match the size and style of the window and door openings, so that the overall appearance of the structure is not altered . Install metal storm windows and doors which have been painted, anodized, or coated to match the trim . The following is prohibited and generally not approved by the Commission: • Do not attach or use metal, vinyl or fiber glass awnings nor hoods. Do not attach exterior shutters to a house that did not have shutters originally unless approved in writing by the Historic Preservation Commission . Roofs The siding used should keep the original shape of the roof. Retain the original roofing material. A special effort should be made to do this when the roof in question is of tile, slate, or some other unique material not usually found today . Preserve or replace all architectural features which give the roof its character, such as dormer windows, cupolas, cornices, brackets, chimneys, cresting, weathervanes, and special eaves. When necessary to replace roofing material, match the original as closely as possible in size, shape and texture. The following is prohibited and generally not approved by the Commission: • Do not add, remove, or alter features which will change its character or the architectural character of the house .DRAFT