2. 66251 Cedar Street_COA 2023-0309

Home Browse Search

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov quired for any project that affects the exterior of the building, site, outbuildings, grounds and landscaping. These standards are an extension of the present Ordinance #5567-73 and #54A-973 already adopted to implement a com- prehensive program of historic preservation. The present historic preservation ordinances empower the Commission to issue or deny a Certificate of Appropri- ateness prior to the construction, reconstruction, alteration, demolition, or moving of any landmark. The ordinance also gives the Commission the power to establish reasonable and just standards for the preservation of historic land- marks, including architectural treatment, site development and maintenance provisions, providing that the standards are in keeping with the intent of the ordinance and that the standards apply only to the exterior features of the his- toric landmark. These standards guide the commission in their review of Certificates of Appropriateness. The two major conditions under which change will occur are maintenance or improvement and the demolition of an existing landmark. The Historic Preservation Commission has established two levels of preservation standards—Group A and Group B. Group A standards are the more comprehensive of the two and require that the original character of the building be maintained or restored. Group B (your Standards) require that the building be maintained as is and, if possi- ble, returned to the original. One of these levels will be selected at the time of designation. Both require a Certifi- cate of Appropriateness before the construction, reconstruction, alteration, demolition, or moving of any landmark structure or site. The property owner is responsible for furnishing the Commission with a complete description of the proposed changes. This information may be plans, elevations, specifications, photographs, or other means to accurately de- scribe the project. When an application is being reviewed, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to demon- strate that the new work is compatible. Dൾൿංඇංඍංඈඇඌ Shall—Defined as an expression of something that is mandatory or must be done. Should—Defined as an expression of obligation, something that ought to be done but that is open to compromise. Required—Defined as work which shall be done in a restoration or rehabilitation project in order to restore or maintain the original or existing character of the structure or site. Recommended—Defined as work which should be done to help restore or maintain the original or existing charac- ter of the structure or site. Prohibited—Defined as work which shall not be permitted in a restoration or rehabilitation project because it may have a negative impact on the original or existing character of the structure or site. Gඋඈඎඉ B Sඍൺඇൽൺඋൽඌ The Commission has the authority to determine the architectural merits and the extent of any proposed treatment, renovation, or addition to a historic landmark. The commission will require drawings, plans, specifications, and/or samples where appropriate. Maintenance The maintenance of any historical structure or site shall in no way involve any direct physical change except for the general cleaning and upkeep of the landmark. The Commission shall encourage the proper maintenance of all structure or sites (appendix A: Minimum Maintenance Standards). Treatment Treatment shall be defined as any change of surface materials that will not alter the style or original form. Such improvements include re-roofing, glazing, or landscaping lawns and may involve a change that can potentially en- hance or detract from the character of the landmark. A treatment change of any surface whether on the landmark or in its environment may require a Certificate of Appropriateness if it significantly alters the appearance of the landmark. Although these kinds of changes may not require a Building Permit, a Certificate of Appropriateness