HomeMy WebLinkAbout805 Arch Avenue_COA 2020-0626BSTAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Date: 10 July 2020
Application Number: 2020-0626B
Property Location: 805 Arch Avenue
Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Free Classic / 1912 /
Whitcomb and Keller
Property Owner: Andy and Becky Czarnecki
Landmark or District Designation: Edgewater Local Historic
District, #6846-80
Rating: Contributing
DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: Two story rectangular frame house on a brick foundation and
aluminum siding. Gabled roof with asphalt shingles. Sunporches at either end of the primary façade, screened
on the north east side and enclosed on the southwest. Detached one car garage at rear.
ALTERATIONS: COA #2014-0825A allowed for mortar pointing and sealant along foundation and wing walls.
COA #2002-0904 allowed for replacement of windows with Marvin Insulated “True Divided Light” wood
windows. COA #1993-0523 allowed for the reconstruction of the rear gable entry canopy, per COA #1991-0523.
COA #1991-0523 allowed for the installation of new roof material and the reconstruction of the gable canopy with
rake boards and molding supported by two full length 4”x4” piers. COA #1991-0510 allowed transition of the
driveway from gravel to concrete and the grinding of two stumps. COA #1987-0415 allowed for asphalt roof
replacement.
APPLICATION ITEMS: “3ft white picket fence using 4.5” dog ear pickets to be placed in the side / back yard of
residence.”
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to:
i. Install a 3’ tall white picket fence made of pressure treated lumber.
ii. Site dimensions:
1. 22’ on south side, with 4’ gate
2. 30’ on west side (facing River Avenue), 1’ in from sidewalk.
3. 18’ on north side along driveway, also inset 1’ from the sidewalk
4. 12’ on east side (facing the garage), also with 4’ gate.
iii. Posts will be every 6’ (except where otherwise noted per site plan), set in concrete.
This property is at the corner of Arch and River Avenue, facing Arch. The Standards and Guidelines state that
“front yard areas shall not be fenced.” The proposed area – while not the ‘front yard’ of Arch – corresponds to the
front yard of their neighbor’s property on River Avenue.
A number of other corner lots within the neighborhood have enclosed side yards, such as 619 Edgewater Drive
(COAs #1996-0405 and #2009-0504B), 740 East Bronson Court (COA #2004-0903-1), and 644 Monroe Street
(COA #1989-0629 for the rear fence, #1993-0507 for picket fence).
STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: EAST WAYNE STREET
II. THE ENVIRONEMENT
A. THE DISTRICT ENVIRONMENT
The district is characterized by its proximity to downtown South Bend and its intimate relationship with the St.
Joseph River. Edgewater Drive follows the riverfront with a row of houses facing the river from across the street.
Other structures in the District share the benefits of the river with the presence of the riverbank and a small park near
the southwest corner of the District.
Required
Distinctive existing features such as parks, gardens, streetlights, fences, signs, benches, walkways, streets alleys and
buildings setbacks shall be retained. New plant materials, fencing, walkways, streetlights, signs, and benches shall
be compatible with the character of the neighborhood in size, scale, material and color. The riverfront character of
the district shall be retained.
Recommended
Whenever possible, the original features should be restored. Plant materials and trees in close proximity to
buildings, sidewalks, or streets that are causing deterioration to those elements should be removed. If erosion
control efforts become necessary to preserve the riverbank, they should involve processes and materials consistent
with the natural beauty of the banks. The development of boat-landings, access points, scenic overlooks or terraces
should be done in such a way as to avoid obstructing the view of the river and its banks. Unsightly brush, weeds,
and dead or diseased trees should be removed. Where river safety barriers are necessary, as at Arch and Edgewater,
they should be constructed and terraced to maintain the natural appearance.
Prohibited
Existing relationships of buildings and their environments shall not be destroyed through widening existing streets,
changing paving material, or by introducing inappropriately located new streets or parking lots incompatible with
the character of the neighborhood. Signs, streetlights, benches, new plant materials, fencing, walkways, and
paving materials which are out of scale or inappropriate to the neighborhood may not be used. The erection of
high walls or barriers which would alter the relationship of the houses and the river is prohibited. In erosion control
efforts to preserve the riverbank, poured concrete, concrete slabs, concrete building blocks or other unsightly
material shall not be used. The introduction of heavy trucks or similar vehicles in the District, with the exception of
Lincolnway, shall be prohibited
Not Recommended
Telephone poles with high-intensity overhead lights should not be used, with the exception of along Linclonway.
B. BUILDING SITE, LANDSCAPING, AND ACCESSORIES
Individual properties in the district are characterized by a house located in the center of a flat law, often divided by a
walk leading to the front entrance. Many properties have a straight driveway along one edge of the lot leading to a
garage at the rear of the house. This driveway often has a sidewalk along one side leading to the front entrance
either in the center or at the side of the house. Driveway and sidewalk materials include asphalt or concrete. All of
the properties have trees; many have trimmed shrubbery and hedges. All of the houses conform to a uniform
setback line within each block.
Required
Existing plants, trees, fencing, walkways, streetlights, signs, and benches which reflect the properties’ history and
development shall be retained.
Recommended
New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in photographs,
drawings and newspapers. New site work should be appropriate to existing surrounding site elements in scale, type
and appearance. Plant materials and trees in close proximity to the buildings that are causing deterioration to the
building’s historic fabric should be removed.
Prohibited
No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing old plans, trees, fencing, walkways,
outbuildings and other site elements before evaluating their importance to the property’s history and development.
Front yard areas shall not be transformed into parking lots nor paved nor blacktopped. Front yard areas shall not
be fenced, with the exception of properties along Lincolnway, which may be fenced, but not enclosed stockade -
type fencing.
Not Recommended
Telephone poles with high intensity overhead lights should not be used, with the exception of along Lincolnway.
SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval.
Prepared by
Adam Toering, Historic Preservation Specialist
Reviewed by
Elicia Feasel, Historic Preservation Administrator
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Description of Current Area
Our home, 805 Arch Avenue, is at the corner of Arch and River Avenues. Our front yard faces Arch
Avenue, our side yard faces River Avenue, and our backyard faces our driveway, which is behind our
house. The area, which we propose to build a fence, is the side yard to the west of the house, facing
River Avenue, and the west end of our backyard, along the driveway. This area is the side yard visible
from the sunroom of our house and includes a hedge along the sunroom windows. We propose to add a
fence in the side yard and this section of the backyard, the fence would not extend past the front of our
house into the front yard.
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513 River Avenue
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To whom it may concern at the Historic Preservation Commission:
As the neighbor at 815 Arch Avenue, I am writing to afSx'rn that I support Andy and Becky
Czarnecici's proposal to build a fence in their side yard at 805 Arch Avenue. I believe it Sts
with the historical style of the neighborhood and trust they will build it according to your
standards_
Thank you,
Jason PSadderer
574303.6133
Overview of Project
I propose to build a picket fence in the side and back yard of our property. To create this fence I will be
using 3’ tall, 4.5” pickets with a 2.5” gap between pickets. I will use screws to attach these pickets to 2x4
rails. I will attach the rails to 4’ 4x4 posts set 18” into the ground and secured with concrete.
Materials
We will purchase our materials at LOWE’s. We will be using pressure treated lumber to help prevent rot,
fungal decay and termite damage.
Pickets ‐ will be 1x4.5x6 Dog Ear style pickets cut in half to create 3’ pickets. I will replicate the dog‐ear
pattern on the half that no longer bears this pattern.
Rails ‐ will be 2x4x12 rails where possible, and 2x4x8 rails for the sections that are shorter than 12 feet.
Posts ‐ will be 4x4x8 cut in half to create 4’ posts. These posts will be set into the ground 18” deep and
secured with concrete. Posts will be set 6’ apart except in three instances. Posts will be set 4’ apart at
each of the two gateways and the east‐facing run will include an 8’ section to fulfill the 12’ fence run.
Scale
This fence will enclose 612 square feet of our side yard.
Dimensions
The South side (facing Arch Avenue) will stretch 22’ wide and include a 4’ gate. The West side (facing
River Avenue) will stretch 30’ wide and will be inset from the sidewalk 1’; we plan to use this space for a
flower garden. The North side (facing our driveway) will stretch 18’ wide and will be inset from the
sidewalk 1’. The East side (facing our garage) will stretch 12’ and include a 4’ gate. Our house and hedge
will serve as the portion of the fence between the end of the east side and the beginning of the south
side.
Posts will be set 6’ apart except in three instances. Posts will be set 4’ apart at each of the two gateways
and the east‐facing run will include an 8’ section to fulfill the 12’ fence run.
Construction Methods
I will set 4’ posts 18” deep into the ground 6’ apart. These will be set into the ground with concrete. I
will run two rails spanning between each post around the entire perimeter. I will attach 4.5” dog‐ear
pickets, each 3’ long, at 2.5” spacing around the entire perimeter. Later this summer, once the treated
lumber has had a chance to dry, I will paint the fence white to match the color of the house.
Proposed Front View
Proposed View from Inside the Fence
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. 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 Park Service Elicia Feasel, Historic Preservation
Administrator
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Date Received: ____________________ Application Number: ____________—___________________________________
Past Reviews: YES (Date of Last Review) _____________________________ NO
Staff Approval authorized by: _________________________________________________________ Title: __________________________
Historic Preservation Commission Review Date: __________________________________________________________________________
Local Landmark Local Historic District (Name) ________________________________________
National Landmark National Register District (Name) _____________________________________
Certificate Of Appropriateness:
Denied Tabled Sent To Committee Approved and issued: _____________________
Address of Property for proposed work: ________________________________________________________________________
(Street Number—Street Name—City—Zip)
Name of Property Owner(s): __________________________________________________ Phone #: ______________________
Address of Property Owner(s): _______________________________________________________________________________
(Street Number—Street Name—City—Zip)
Name of Contractor(s): _______________________________________________________ Phone #: ______________________
Contractor Company Name: __________________________________________________________________________________
Address of Contractor Company: ______________________________________________________________________________
(Street Number—Street Name—City—Zip)
Current Use of Building: _____________________________________________________________________________________
(Single Family—Multi-Family—Commercial—Government—Industrial—Vacant—etc.)
Type of Building Construction: ________________________________________________________________________________
(Wood Frame—Brick—Stone—Steel—Concrete—Other)
Landscape New Replacement (not in-kind) Demolition Proposed Work: (more than one
box may be checked)
Description of Proposed Work: _______________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Owner e-mail: __________________________________ and/or Contractor e-mail: ___________________________________
X _______________________________________________ and/or X _______________________________________________
Signature of Owner Signature of Contractor
By signing this application I agree to abide by all local regulations related to project and to obtain a Building Department Permit, if applicable.
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