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CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION IN, appeared virtually to represent the applicant. The public was represented by: There was no one from the public to speak in regard to this application. After due consideration the following action was taken: Upon a motion by David Wyncott, and seconded by Peter DeKever, and carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission APPROVED Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2025-0703. Roll was called. Commissioner Hough AYE Commissioner Downs-Krostenko: NAY Commissioner Wyncott: AYE Commissioner DeKever: AYE Commissioner Andrews: AYE Vote: 4-1. Four in favor, one opposed. COA #2025-0703 is APPROVED. v. 2025-0707 1021 Hudson Avenue Riverside Dr LHD, Ord. #7469-85 (Audio Position: 00:36:34) The staff report was presented by: Ross Van Overberghe, Historic Preservation Administrator Staff Recommendation: Project 1: Staff have reviewed a video supplied by the homeowner showing the condition of the former garage. From the video it appears the garage was in need of a roof, however, the concrete slab and walls and siding were in restorable condition. Staff make a UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION. Project 2: The proposed front porch addition is not the full width of the house making it unbalanced. The pedimented portico, the most character defining feature of the facade, would be removed to construct the new porch. The column switch from round to square, which is more craftsman in style, does not fit the Colonial Style of the house. The Standards and Guidelines state "Use materials that were available when the original porch was constructed, If new alternate materials are proposed, then the new components must match dimensions, profiles, detailing and finish of the historic components in the design of the new porch." Due to loss of character defining features and an unbalanced design, Staff make a UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION. Project 3: The Standards and Guidelines state "Screening with narrow wood - framed screening or clear glass may be acceptable. Screens or glass should be set back from porch columns and balustrade, so the porch still appears as a porch, not as an enclosed room." The proposed project would enclose the porch as a room. Staff make a UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION. The applicant was represented by: Phillip Bess,1021 Hudson Ave, appeared in person as the applicant. John Miller, architect, 1319 E South St, appeared in person to represent the applicant. The public was represented by: William Wallace, 704 Forest Ave, appeared in person from the public to speak in regard to this application. Page 4 June 16, 2025