2. 1032 East Wayne Street_COA 2023-1106

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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: November 7, 2023 Application Number: 2023-1106 Property Location: 1032 East Wayne Street Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Gable-front / 1882 / “Lister / Plotkin House” Property Owner: Emberton Development, LLC Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark, Ordinance #9939-09 Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: One and a half story gable-front structure on a cut fieldstone founda- tion. Walls are of yellow brick laid in a common bond. The roof is covered in slate shingles with a shed dormer on the east face. A concrete stoop and steps with metal railing allows access to the north entrance. Mix of replace- ment units and mid-20th century commercial windows. A parking lot for the office is on the south side. ALTERATIONS: COA 2018-1102 allowed for the installation of existing three-light windows with Andersen Aluminum-clad (two over two) divided lite windows. Structure was heavily modified and converted to commercial use in 1957. APPLICATION ITEMS: “Installation of blade sign.” DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to: • Install a 24” wide x 40” high blade sign made of Aluminum tubing and aluminum sign faces, with vinyl printed graphics and paint, installed into the masonry with anchor bolts. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: See Standards and Guidelines: • Commercial Standards: Signs — pages 51-53 SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff makes a favorable recommendation. Prepared by Adam Toering, Historic Preservation Administrator