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CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION I need to of course repair the brickwork and do repointing and I would like to use that back of the property in a way which doesn't necessitate windows and I am concerned with the area of drainage once that's repaired, that if there's leaks in the future, it may most affect that area of the building. So at this point it's not altogether feasible for me to repair those windows. So I would like to brick them in with a potential for the future to open them up and put new windows in." The public was represented by: There was no one from the public to speak in regards to this application. After due consideration the following action was taken: Upon a motion by David Wyncott, seconded by Michael Skaggs, and carried by vote, the Historic Preservation Commission APPROVES Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2025-0826 Roll was called. Commissioner Downs-Krostenko: NAY Commissioner Skaggs: AYE Commissioner Wyncott: AYE Commissioner Hough: AYE Commissioner DeKever: NAY Commissioner Andrews: AYE Vote: 4-2. Four in favor, Two opposed. COA 2025-0826 APPROVED. ii. 2025-0827 710 Park Avenue Chapin Park LHD, Ord. 9574-05 (Audio Position: 00:14:05) The staff report was presented by: Ross Van Overberghe, Historic Preservation Administrator Staff Recommendation: The proposed deck on the rear of the house will not impact the integrity of the home. The change of the non -original fixed window to door on the rear of the house will have a minimal impact on the structure. Replacement of the duplex cottage window set with a 1/3-2/3 picture window will also have little impact on the integrity of the house. Staff make a favorable recommendation. The bay window on the north side of the house has sagged causing the windows to become inoperable. Raising and bringing the bay back into square and level is encouraged to maintain structural integrity and restore full function to the bay. The original design had an internal gutter at the meeting of the house and bay roof, not ideal for shedding water away from the structure. A reconstruction of the roof with an internal gutter at the edge of the roof away from the house will ensure better water management and preservation of the main house. The existing windows were retrofitted with double pane glass inserts. That process has altered the original sashes. Replacement with Marvin Ultimate aluminum wood clad windows will restore functionality to the bay windows. Staff make a Favorable Recommendation. The applicant was represented by: Page 2 September 15, 2025