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Home My WebLink About1. 420 Lamont_COA 2019-0125_PACKETSTAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: February 13, 2019 Application Number: 2019-0125 Property Location: 420 LaMonte Terrace Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Center Gable / Remodeled 1907 Property Owner: Alvin B. Wylie, deceased Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park Local and National Historic District , Ordinance #9574-05 Rating: N/A – Not included in survey DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: Two-story rectangular structure with aluminum siding on a brick foundation. Aluminum storm windows and doors. Windows are 1/1 double hung. Asphalt shingles on the roof, gable on north side, and a one story shed-roof addition on south. Structure is set back from the street and is visible between the adjacent properties. Long, narrow brick pathway to leads to the front entry of the property between 418 and 424 LaMonte Terrace. Believed to be part of the Chapin / Fassnacht estate, perhaps one of the agricultural buildings. The 1866 lithograph of South Bend shows large barn structures in this vicinity. ALTERATIONS: Sanborn maps indicate that the structure was either moved or built at this location prior to 1917. A different configuration of structure was present at this site prior to that time.COA 2011-0727A allowed for the installation of 4’ high gothic picket fence. APPLICATION ITEMS: “Demolition of house structure.” DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant (Civil City of South Bend Code Enforcement) seeks approval for the DEMOLITION of the structure, to be bid out to final contractor at a later date. On January 26, 2018, Civil City of South Bend Code Enforcement notified the property owner that “a recent inspection revealed that your property is in disrepair or may be a public safety hazard.” Specific problems areas listed in the Code Violation included 1) “Gutters are pulled away due to rotted fascia boards; there is unfinished fascia at several areas”, 2) “The top of the chimney is crumbling with bricks falling away”, and 3) “Door and window frames need to be painted.” On April 30, 2018, property owner of record Alvin B. Wylie passed away. Inspector Steve Meadows visited the site on July 9, 2018 and photographed the condition for Code Enforcement records. Later in the month of July a fire consumed portions of the first and second stories primarily on the south side of the structure. Code Enforcement Inspector Steve Meadows visited the site repeatedly (8/1/2018, 9/24/2018), taking photographs and documenting the condition of the structure. Civil City of South Bend Code Enforcement held public hearings (in accordance with open door policy) regarding this property on August 2, 2018 and September 25, 2018. At the latter meeting, the hearing office affirmed the Demolition Order for the structure. HPC Staff executed a Section 106 Review of the proposed demolition, indicating that a Certificate of Appropriateness would be required to move forward, and returned this paperwork on 1/8/2019. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding will be utilized for this project. PRESERVATION INSPECTOR REPORT: This report is a follow-up to a visit that took place on August 13, 2018. I was accompanied by Steve Meadows of Code Enforcement. Several neighbors from Lamonte Terrace approached us while on site to express their concerns with regards to the property and the recent fire. The property was due for a code hearing following violations being found at the property. Both Steve Meadows and I had been at the property the week prior to the fire. The fire started in the rear of the structure, the fire hollowed out the first and second story at the rear then continued along the first story toward the front of the structure. Photographs will show scorch marks above the front first story windows. This structure is a long but shallow so damage is from front to back. The building was secure and the scene was still under investigation at that time, so we did not have access to the interior. The second floor was and still is exposed to the elements which has no doubt assessed even greater damage to the interior of the structure. Steve Szaday Preservation Inspector STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: CHAPIN PARK II. EXISTING STRUCTURES A. BUILDING MATERIALS Original exterior building materials in the district include brick, stucco, clapboard, wood shingles, and brick or stone masonry. In some instances, vinyl, composite and aluminum siding have been applied over the original material. Required Original exterior building materials shall be retained when possible. Deterioration of wood materials shall be prevented through repair, cleaning and painting. The existing architectural detail around windows, porches, doors and eaves shall be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design when deteriorated beyond repair. Masonry, including brick and stucco structures, shall be maintained, and properly cleaned only when necessary to halt deterioration or to remove stains and shall be done in a method acceptable for the preservation of the surface: i.e. low-pressure water and soft natural bristle brushes. Brick or masonry mortar joints should be repointed only when there is evidence of moisture problems, or when sufficient mortar is missing to allow water to stand in the mortar joint. Existing mortar shall be duplicated in composition, color, texture, joint size, method of application and joint profile. When repairing stucco, stucco mixture shall be used. A professional shall make a study of the old stucco, to determine the exact mixture and underlayment used in the original work. Some repair methods are not compatible with the original techniques and may cause early disintegration of the repair work and the original work. Ample ventilation must be afforded the structure when siding is installed, in order to prevent increased deterioration of the structure from moisture and insects. Recommended Whenever possible, the original building materials should be restored. When maintaining or repairing original siding is not feasible, aluminum, vinyl or composite siding may be used. When used over wood surfaces, this siding should be the same size and style as the original wood. Every effort should be made to retain the original trim around windows, doors, cornices gables, eaves and other architectural features. […] V. GENERAL A. Buildings in the district should not be demolished except where a building poses a threat to the public safety, and demolition is the only alternative. Documentation of interior and exterior features of the original buildings, especially homes rated as historically significant, is encouraged. Measured drawings and photographs may be submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission for safekeeping and future reference. B. A Certificate of Appropriateness is required before moving any building or structure. The moving of a building within, out of or into the district is discouraged; however, moving is preferred to demolition. Buildings incompatible with existing structures in the historic district shall be prohibited. […] VI. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES […] This ordinance, however, does not prevent the ordinary maintenance and repair of any building or structure which does not involve a change in any exterior feature, nor does it prevent the reconstruction, alteration, demolition or moving of any building or structure which the Building Commissioner or other official has determined to be a hazard to public safety. […] In making its determination, the Historic Preservation Commission shall consider three factors: first, the appropriateness of the proposed work to the preservation of the building and district; second, the detriment to the public welfare if the proposed work is permitted even though it is not deemed appropriate; third, the potential hardship that the denial of the Certificate of Appropriateness would cause the applicant. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the demolition of this structure, as it is currently uninhabitable and has been under continuous enforcement as a problem property by the City of South Bend Department of Code Enforcement. Written by Adam Toering Historic Preservation Specialist Approved by Elicia Feasel Historic Preservation Administrator HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov LOCATION MAP - Map showing location of the property and surrounding area (Google Maps) AERIEL MAP - highlighted property on map 1899 1917 1945 1960 2018 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov FRONT PICTURE (NORTH) - Picture of the front of the building. BACK PICTURE (SOUTH) - Picture of the back of the building. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov SIDE PICTURE (SOUTH EAST) - Picture of the side of the building. SIDE PICTURE (NORTH EAST) - Picture of the side of the building. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov PICTURES OF ITEMS THAT NEED ATTENTION - Chimney, looking north. MICHELE GELFMAN PRESIDENT A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ELICIA FEASEL HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADMINISTRATOR EXCELLENCE | ACCOUNTABILITY | INNOVATION | INCLUSION | EMPOWERMENT 1400S County-City Building | 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. | South Bend, Indiana 46601 | p 574.235.9371 | f 574.235.9201 | southbendin.gov March 5, 2019 Alvin B. Wylie Estate 420 LaMonte Terrace South Bend, IN 46616 To whom it may concern, The Historic Preservation Commission has received an application submitted by the Department of Code Enforcement of the City of South Bend for the demolition of the structure at 420 LaMonte Terrace. This structure suffered fire damage in July of 2018. The Department of Code Enforcement held public hearings regarding this property in both August and September of 2018; at the September 25th meeting, a demolition order was affirmed for the subject property. The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to review this application for demolition at the following time and location: WHEN: March 18th, 2019 WHAT TIME: 5:30pm WHERE: The 13th Floor of the County-City Building in the Board of Public Works meeting room Representation on behalf of the property owner at this meeting is encouraged. The staff to the Historic Preservation Commission have generated a report detailing the circumstances of the demolition, and this paperwork is included with this correspondence. Staff Reports and meeting agendas are also available online on the City of South Bend’s Open Data Portal. If you have any questions regarding the demolition application, attached staff report, the history of the property, or the Historic Preservation Commission itself, please contact this office directly. Sincerely, Elicia Feasel Adam Toering Historic Preservation Administrator Historic Preservation Specialist E: efeasel@southbendin.gov E: atoering@southbendin.gov P: (574) 235-7672 P: (574) 235-7478 USPS Tracking FAQs (https://www.usps.com/faqs/uspstracking-faqs.htm)® Track Another Package + Tracking Number: 70030500000024927308 Expected Delivery on FRIDAY8MARCH 2019 by 8:00pm Alert March 8, 2019 at 11:08 am Vacant SOUTH BEND, IN 46616 Select what types of updates you'd like to receive and how. 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JOSEPH COUNTY County-City Building, South Bend, IN 46601 http://www.southbendin.gov/government/department/community-investment Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov Michele Gelfman, President A Certified Local Government of the National Paik Se1Vice Elicia Feasel, Historic PreservationAdministratorAPPLICATION FOR A -CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS OFFICE USE ONLl'>»>»DO NOT COM.PLETE ANY ENTRIES CONT ATNED 1N THIS BOX«««OFFTCE USE ONLY Date Received: / / 9 / U I '( Application Number: _____ -_____________ _T'o □ Past Reviews: YES (Date of Last Review) ____________ NO Staff Approval authorized by: _______________________ Title: __________ _ Historic Preservation Commission Review Date: _____________________________ _0' Local Historic District (Name) C. �\Jl,ftN Pc;.,--kD Local Landmark D National Landmark �NationalRegisterDistrict(NameJ C,.�·,....:, P--k.. Certificate Of Appp!I!.riateness:LJ Denied □ Tabled D Sent To Committee D Approved and issued: _________ Address of Property for proposed work: (Street Number-Street Name-City-Zip) Name of Property Owner(s): �A_.__'-_�_11/ __ /,v_'-/_I-_J C-_.:: ____ Phone#: ___ , __ Address of Property Owner(s): <;AtM� (Street Number-Street Name-City-Zip) Name of Contractor(s): _n_�----'-8-"----E-_7)�p_T/3----"-----'(2L...a-/lA--:......e.l----'.�---'-E.__.V�--Phone#: ------- Contractor Company Name: ------------------------------------- Address of Contractor Company: _____ --;;, ______________________________ _ (Street Number-Street Name-City-Zip) Current Use of Building: _____ Q__;_/_J.t_<;_J...l!_.,_FeJ_� __ � __ '-'_)i_� _________________ _ (Single Famil Multi-Family-Commercia/-Government-Industria/-Vacant-etc.) Type of Building Construction: ___ W��erT/�7}:...;·,__�'------�---------------------- Proposed Work: (more than one box may be checked) (Wood Frame-Brick-Stone-Steel-Concrete-Other) D Landscape D New D Replacement (not in-kind) Description of Proposed Work: §.p/(AOU no� VIC' and/or Contractor e-mail: �tion �·�� and/or X _____________________ $]7-11;;� °&n/{/J(J/rPJI ?J� Signature of ContractorBy signing this application r ngrcc to abide by all local regulations related to project and to obtain a Building Department Permit, if applicable. 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