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<br /> SARAH ANDREWS <br />PRESIDENT <br />A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT <br />OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE <br />ROSS VAN OVERBERGHE <br />HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADMINISTRATOR <br /> <br />EXCELLENCE | ACCOUNTABILITY | INNOVATION | INCLUSION | EMPOWERMENT <br />1400S County-City Building | 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. | South Bend, Indiana 46601 | p 574.235.9371 | f 574.235.9201 | southbendin.gov <br />MINUTES <br />HYBRID MEETING <br />Monday, May 18, 2026 Council Chambers, 3rd Floor <br />6:00pm City Hall Building, South Bend, IN <br />MEMBERS PRESENT: <br />Sarah Andrews - President <br />Michael Skaggs <br />Andrew Fowler <br />Ryan Palczynski <br />Karen Joseph <br /> <br />MEMBERS ABSENT: <br /> <br />ALSO PRESENT: <br />Ross Van Overberghe <br />Kelly Meehan <br />John Dorbin <br /> <br />I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 pm <br />II. ROLL CALL <br />III. PUBLIC HEARING <br />a. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS <br />i. 2026-0501B 836 Forest Avenue Chapin Park LHD, Ord# 9575-05 <br /> (Audio Position:00:39) <br />The staff report was presented by: <br />Ross Van Overberghe, Historic Preservation Administrator <br />Staff Recommendation: The relocation of the rear door is a minimal change. <br />The proposed modifications to the rear and the reconstruction of the porch <br />will not significantly impact the historic integrity of the house or property. <br />Based on the information provided prior to this public hearing, Staff make a <br />FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION. <br />The applicant was represented by: <br />Lara and Kurtt Matthys, 836 Forest Ave, appeared in person to speak <br />The public was represented by: <br />There was no one from the public to speak in regards to this application. <br />After due consideration the following action was taken: <br />Upon a motion by Andrew Fowler, seconded by Michael Skaggs, and <br />carried by vote of 5-0, the Historic Preservation Commission APPROVES <br /> Certificate of Appropriateness Application #2026-0501B. <br />Roll was called. <br />Commissioner Palczynski (AYE): <br />Commissioner Fowler (AYE):