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CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Tom and Marlene Nowak, 1709 East Wayne Street, appeared in person to speak as the applicant. Nicholas Ritchie, 3633 Miller Drive, Plymouth, IN, appeared in person to represent the applicant. The public was represented by: Nicholas Ritchie, 3633 Miller Drive, Plymouth, IN, appeared in person to speak in favor of the application. After due consideration the following action was taken: Upon a motion by Andrew Jones to deny (citing failure to comply with the Standards and Guidelines), seconded by Joan Down s-Krosten ko, and UNANIMOULY carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission denies Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2025-0213. Roll was called. Commissioner Skaggs: AYE Commissioner Hough: AYE Commissioner DeKever: AYE Commissioner Downs -Krosten ko: AYE Commissioner Jones: AYE Commissioner Andrews: AYE Vote: 7-0. Seven in favor, none opposed. COA #2025-0213 is DENIED. ii. 2025-0303 1168 Lincoln Way East Lincoln Way East LHD, Ordinance #7343-84 (Audio Position: 00:43:16) The staff report was presented by: Kate Himic, Historic Preservation Specialist Staff Recommendation: The proposed garage would sit in the approximate location of a previous garage, which was approved for demolition in 2019 due to significant and extensive deterioration (COA 2019-0219A). The proposed new garage would have to meet Zoning setback requirements, and Staff advises that the homeowner continue to work with Zoning staff to ensure compliance. The proposed new garage from Menard's would have through -fastener steel panel siding, a through -fastener steel panel roof, steel doors, and one sliding, vinyl window at the rear. As stated in the Guidelines, new buildings in Local Historic Districts, should have basic building and roof forms like those seen in the District. Sample features that should be used in defining physical context include materials, style, roof lines, and design character. As proposed, the siding and roofing material of the new garage are neither appropriate for the context of the District nor sympathetic to the design of the house. The proposed roof line is also out of character when compared to other existing auxiliary buildings in the District, many of which have steeply pitched gable roofs. More appropriate siding styles for this District would be vertical board and batten siding or clapboard siding. A more appropriate roofline would be a steeper pitched gable roof or a low pitched hip roof, to complement the character of the District or the house, respectively. Based on the information provided prior to this public hearing, Staff makes an UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION. The applicant was represented by: Page 12 March 17, 2025