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Home My WebLink About6. 655 River Avenue_COA 2021-0429STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: May 3, 2021 Application Number: 2021-0429 Property Location: 655 River Avenue Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Gabled-El / 1894 Property Owner: Dori Walterhouse & Caleb Stinson Landmark or District Designation: Edgewater Local Historic District, #6846-80 Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: One story structure with an attic set upon an irregular brick foundation situated on a double lot at the end of River Avenue. There is a stall brick chimney on the west side. The exterior walls have been covered with wood shingle siding and the cross gable roof is covered with fiberglass shingles. The 2/2 windows and storms appear to be original to the house. The 4/1 wood windows may be original to the enclosure noted in the 1933 Assessor’s Card. ALTERATIONS: The Assessor Card notes that in 1933 the porch was enclosed and there was an addition to the front of the house. It also notes that there was wood siding which was covered after 1949. COA #1987-1116 allowed for the replacement of the roof shingles. COA #2010-1206B allowed for the construction of a 6’ x 12’ addition at the northwest corner, renewed/extended for one year in September of 2014 (never completed). COA #2015-0916 allowed for the removal and replacement of the roof shingles and the installation of new garage doors. COA #2016-1103 allowed for the construction of a 6’ x 12’ addition at the northwest corner (never completed). Administrative Approval #2021-0408A allowed for the unveiling and restoration of the original siding, trim, molding, and window surrounds, the restoration of the original windows, the replacement / repairs to existing peaked and flat roofs (including underlayment and flashing), and the replacement of the basement hatch. APPLICATION ITEMS: “See attached document.” Extend roof line to eliminate existing flat roof for long-term protection – as seen from east and west profiles. • Wood clapboard to be sourced from salvage when possible, purchased new to match existing if needed. Add window at peak of proposed north wall AND add dormer with wood window on east-facing roof slope. • Wood windows to be sourced from salvage when possible, hand built if needed. Increase slope of larger lean-to (currently flat) roof from 0.75:12 to 2.5:12 to be suitable for shingles – as seen from north, west, and south profiles. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to: a. Extend the north facing gable out over an existing shed-roofed addition, installing new wood siding matching the existing siding per the submitted documentation, i. Add a wood window on the north face of the newly constructed wall, ii. Add a dormer with wood window on east-facing roof slope, b. Increase the slope of the west facing shed roof to a height appropriate for the installation of shingles. This property is an ongoing restoration and rehabilitation by the current owner with an expressed interesting in rehabilitating existing wood windows, siding, and trim. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: CHAPIN PARK III. NEW CONSTRUCTION a. HEIGHT AND PROPORTION The majority of structures in the district are two stories in high and are square or rectangular in plan. There are a few single story bungalows. The most prevalent façade proportions are between a 1:1 and 1:2 height to width ratio. Required The height of a new structure and its height to width proportions shall be consistent with adjacent buildings in the district. The building height shall be no greater than that of the tallest existing structure in the same block. Façade proportions shall be established by permitting no structure with a façade wider or narrower than those existing in the same block. Additions to existing buildings shall be related in height and proportion to the existing structure. Recommended Contemporary designs should be compatible in character and mood to the building or neighborhood. Prohibited Additions may not be constructed that would change the existing façade of a building, alter its scale or architectural character, or add new height. Not Recommended New stories should not be added, nor should existing stories be removed, which would destroy important architectural details, features or spaces of the building. Any style or period of architecture that is incompatible with what exists should not be permitted in the new additions.\ b. BUILDING MATERIALS IN NEW CONSTRUCTION Wall materials in the district range from brick, clapboard, shingles and masonry to aluminum siding Required Exterior materials used on a new structure shall be compatible in type, scale, texture, and color with adjacent structures. Materials used on an addition to an existing structure shall to relate to the existing or original materials of that structure. As much of the original structure as possible shall be retained so that the addition could be removed without damage to the basic structure and appearance of the building. Recommended Aluminum or vinyl siding may be used when it is the only feasible alternative. This siding should be compatible in size and style with the materials of other buildings in the district. Prohibited Inappropriate materials such as asbestos, asphalt, cast stone, or artificial brick may not be used. Not Recommended Glass blocks should not be used. Concrete block should not be used for anything other than foundations. SITE VISIT REPORT: On April 8th, 2021, Specialist Adam Toering and Inspector Ross Van Overberghe met Mr. Stinson at the property to discuss various components related to the rehabilitation of the property. Options to address the flat roof issues were discussed, including what is presented in this application. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. Prepared by Adam Toering, Historic Preservation Specialist HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov MAP OF SUBJECT AREA - Google Map of subject area. MAP / SANBORN - Sanborn and Satellite Imagery of the subject area 5 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 extended addition wing, April 2021. REAR PICTURE (SOUTH) - Picture of the rear shed addition, April 2021. 5 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY County—City Building, South Bend, IN 46601 http://www.VRXWKEHQGLQJRYJRYHUQPHQWGHSDUWPHQWFRPPXQLW\LQYHVWPHQW Phone: 574/235. Fax: 574/235. Email: KSFVEVMF#VRXWKEHQGLQJRY 0LFKHOH*HOIPDQ,3UHVLGHQW A Certified Local Government of the National Park Service Elicia Feasel, +LVWRULF3UHVHUYDWLRQ $GPLQLVWUDWRU OFFICE USE ONLY>>>>>>DO NOT COMPLETE ANY ENTRIES CONTAINED IN THIS BOX<<<<<<OFFICE USE ONLY 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. —APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED ON REVERSE SIDE— APPLICATION FOR A — CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 655 River Ave South Bend, IN 46601 Dori Walterhouse & Caleb Stinson 231-329-5518 55615 Riviera Dr. Elkhart, IN 46514 n/a Single family Wood frame XX See attached document caleb.stinson@gmail.com April 30, 2021 MARec. 809621 $20.00 APPLICATION FEE The following schedule of fees shall apply to any Application for a Certificate Of Appropriateness: Routine Maintenance Exclusion (Staff Approval) $ 20.00 or Commission Review $ 20.00 Payment must accompany the application at the time of submission. For electronically submitted application, payment must reach the HPC office within 48-hours following transmission. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND SITE PLANS The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County cannot render judgment nor process an Application without specific documentation. Comprehensive documentation protects both the owner of the property submitting the Application as well as providing a complete understanding of the project for the commissioners and staff when rendering a decision. Problems often occur during a project review or during the execution of the project when one or both parties are unclear as to the specifics. Applications will NOT be processed without all required fees and documentation. When an Application has been scheduled for any meeting where a review and decision are to be rendered, the owner and any architect or contractor (s) retained for the project must attend such meetings. Failure by the owner, architect, or contractor to attend such meetings may result in denial of the Application due to insufficient UHpresentation. Documentation shall include: detailed written description of the project including materials to be used, scale, dimen- sions, construction methods, finisheV, manufacturers’ brochures and specifications and photographs of the area(s) which the project will affect. Photographs may be submitted in digital format, or in photographic print. When a project involves blueprints and/or site plans, one (1) set shall be submitted with the Application. Any documentation submitted to this office cannot be returned to the applicant. INSPECTION AUTHORITY All projects will be inspected during and following execution, for compliance with the decision (s) rendered by the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County. Owner acknowledges that while the Historic Preservation Commission only considers Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior features, under certain circumstances it may be necessary for the Commission Staff to have access to the interior of the building in order to accurately assess the condition of the exterior feature and that the lack of access to the interior may prevent the Commission Staff from making a favorable recommendation. Any work performed on a historic landmark or in an historic district which does not conform to the Certificate of Ap- propriateness certificate, shall be immediately halted by the Historic Preservation Commission and the Building De- partment of South Bend and St. Joseph County. INTERGOVERNMENTAL DISCLOSURE Certificates Of Appropriateness will be filed with the Building Department of South Bend and St. Joseph County when the applicant also is required to obtain a building permit or other such permit issued by that department . (The appli- cant may pick up their Certificate at that location). When no building or other permits are required from the Build- ing Department, the Certificate will be mailed directly to the applicant. TO ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE PROCESSED IN A TIMELY MATTER WITHOUT DELAY, PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION, PER STAFF DISCRETION: ALL PROJECTS: ___ Certificate of Appropriateness application ___ Application fee $20.00 ďǇŵĂŝůŽƌďǇĐĂůůŝŶŐϱϳϰͬϮϯϱ͘ϱϵϭϮ ___ Written description (existing condition, evaluation by repair professional) ___ Overview of project (materials, scale, dimensions, construction methods, alterations, etc.) ___ Photographs (full front from street view, each side effected by project, close up detail of project areas) ___ Specification of material (either manufacture brochure or link to product online) NEW CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS, FENCES, LANDSCAPING: ___ Site Plan drawing* or Aerial View depicting existing property lines, buildings, structures and proposed project locations ROOFS: ___ Site Plan drawing* of building only overview showing building footprint and proposed project locations WINDOWS, SIDING: ___ Elevation drawing* (Existing and proposed new) ___ Evaluation / Quote by repair professional DEMOLITION (MANDATORY COMMISSION REVIEW): ___ Site Plan drawing* or Aerial View depicting existing property lines, buildings, structures and proposed project locations ___ Structural drawings / Architectural drawings UPON REQUEST BY STAFF: ___ Blueprints ___ Drawings ___ Other *Hand drawn is acceptable 655 River Ave Proposed Changes ● Restoration of original windows ● Replace south wall attic vent with appropriate wood window ○ Wood windows to be sourced from salvage when possible, hand built if needed ● Repair and replace rotted roof structures (underlayment and flashing, as needed) ● Replace shingles with charcoal asphalt shingles - see email for product link ● Unveil and restore original siding, trim, molding, and window surrounds - see email for link to proposed siding color, trim color white ● Replace basement entrance hatch - see email for link to proposed hatch ● Extend roof line to eliminate existing flat roof for long-term protection - as seen from east and west profiles ○ Wood clapboard to be sourced from salvage when possible, purchased new to match existing if needed ● Add wood window at peak of proposed north wall AND add dormer with wood window on east-facing roof slope ○ Wood windows to be sourced from salvage when possible, hand built if needed ● Increase slope of larger lean-to (currently flat) roof from 0.75:12 to 2.5:12 to be suitable for shingles - as seen from north, west, and south profiles East Profile - Existing East Profile - Proposed, with Dormer East Profile - Proposed, without dormer Footprint - existing Footprint - proposed North Profile - Existing North Profile - Proposed South Profile - Existing South Profile - Proposed West Profile - Existing West Profile - Proposed