2. 817 Forest Avenue_COA 2026-0202 PACKET

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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Ph: 574-235-9371 | hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov | www.southbendin.gov/HPC STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: February 27, 2 026 Application Number: 2026-0202 Property L ocation: 817 Forest Avenue Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Cross Gable / 1892 / Property Owner: David and Teresa Spesia Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park LHD, Ord. #9575-05; Chapin Park Register Historic District NR-0407 Rating: Significant DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: This building is a two-story, cross plan home on a brick foundation with a central brick chimney. It is sided with wood clapboard with fishscale and diamond shingles in the gables. The roof is of asphalt shingle, with a wide frieze and moulded cornice and rake in gables. There is one corner porch on the south side of the central gable. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to: 1) Replace the current garage entrance(person) door 2) Install sliding door in place of the current boarded door and window-facing the patio (garage) 3) Remove the two car garage door. Make the left side a single stall garage with a new door. 4) Add a window to the right side of the garage- updated to be enclosed with matching wood siding 5) Replace the two current windows in the gable which are inoperable. (garage) STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Doors: Pages 10-11; Windows: Pages 29-32. SITE VISIT REPORT: On March 2, 2026 Administrator Van Overberghe visited the project site. He observed the condition of the garage and the existing doors and windows. The areas of the project are not readily visible from the street and the condition of the windows is poor. One window and one door opening have been boarded. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The The garage is located off the alley at the rear of the property and is not readily visible from the street. The current windows and person door and over head door are all modern replace- ments. The proposed modifications to the garage will not significantly impact the historic integrity of the house or property. Based on the information provided prior to this public hearing, Staff make a FAVORABLE RECOM - MENDATION. Prepared by Ross Van Overberghe, Historic Preservation Administrator