No. 2383 contracting the boundaries of the West Washington-Chapin Development Area

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APPENDIX C • Adaptive Re-Use Analysis SOUTH BEND -NEAR WEST SIDE NEIGBORHOOD CONDITION AND RE-USE ANALYSIS OF THE 1305 WASHINGTON BUILDING Description of Building The sample building analyzed for this study is the west storefront unit of athree-storefront building, two stories in height located at 1305 Washington. The second floor of the unit surveyed contains two apartments; presumably the other two units contain an equal number of dwelling units. The building is constructed with masonry and frame exterior walls, masonry with stucco covered foundation walls, wood floors and roof with built-up roofing, including a clay the mansard decorative canopy around the east and south faces of the building. Each unit of the building is under separate ownership. The entire 3-unit building measures approximately 80 feet x 60 feet. Condition of Unit Surveyed Exterior The exterior masonry walls are in reasonably good condition except along the west side, where much deterioration, loose masonry, open stud and joist pockets exist resulting from damage to this side of the building when an adjacent and abutting building was removed. Additionally, a frame wall section on the second level was severely damaged by a fire which originated in the • middle unit, leaving it severely damaged. This wall is part of the second level light well opening or court area, allowing windows for light on the interior second floor rooms. The fire damage involves the entire section of the rear of the second floor requiring replacement of wall framing, siding and windows, including frames in the kitchen, living room, and rear bedroom. The roof is leaking over a limited area, requiring spot repairs. Most windows are completely damaged with a combination of missing window units and sash sections, and most of the glass is out in the remaining windows. The rear porch is poorly constructed and requires a perimeter railing. The canopy over the rear stairway leading to the second level of the porch is of poor construction and is covered with tar paper. Interior The first level is a vacant store with rough flooring, which is worn, including a large heaved section which resulted from water damage from the fire. Floor to ceiling height is approximately 12 feet. The stamped metal ceiling is damaged in places including a hole toward the rear. Poorly constructed 7 foot partitions exist in the center of the floor dividing this space. Electrical service is poor with only a 60 AMP service and 4 circuits. Lighting includes a limited number of old, rusty fluorescent fixtures. All the storefront windows are out and the storefront walls, supports, bulkhead and door require rebuilding and/or replacement. The condition of the walls is poor with peeling and cracked plaster. The second floor is in a gutted condition, including significant plaster damage with missing sections of plaster and exposed lath, and peeling, cracked and missing paint on all interior walls and ceilings. Doors are damaged and missing in most rooms. Windows are missing, damaged or deteriorated. •