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Home My WebLink About6. 1329 East Washington Street_COA 2021-0607STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: June 15, 2021 Application Number: 2021-0607 Property Location: 1329 East Washington Street Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Colonial Revival / 1927 Property Owner: Eric and Jill Sims Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark, Ordinance #7118- 82 Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE : Two story irregular Tudor Revival structure on a brick foundation on a large corner lot at the intersection of Washington and Jacob. Rough stucco surfaced walls with visible half timbering throughout. The roof has intersecting gables and several pitches. A long slope roof overhang includes the entrance. Roof detailing includes close verges, little-to-no trim, and some returns. A centrally- located brick corbelled chimney dominates the roof line, with articulated flues above the stone weathering. A carved and detailed tablet is above the entry’s wooden surrounds, including wood rope molding at the reveal. Casement windows – many having been replaced within the last decade – are of various sizes, located in groups. To the east of the entry is a two-level grouping of windows in a square bay with smooth stucco spandrels. The southeast corner grouping includes heavy timber and half-round arches. Full-arched windows are on the east and rear facades. The one-and-a-half story stucco and half-timbering garage at rear with bell cast gable, three garage bays, and an upper room with second-level hyphen is separated from the main structure by a lower breezeway access. What was an earlier concrete wall extension with pier-end articulated in brick is now an enclosed low-roofed area on the western façade that functions as a three-season porch. ALTERATIONS: COA #2018-0928 allowed for the enclosure of the pass-through between he house and garage with Mavin Ultimate Windows and Doors, as well as modifications to the 3-season porch and roof porch railing. RME #2010-0812 in-kind replacement of aluminum clad wood casement circle head windows; RME #2009-0409 in-kind replacement with Marvin aluminum clad wood casement windows; COA #2008-0523A replace wood casement windows with new Marvin aluminum clad wood casement windows; COA #2008-0304 replace garden shed with new custom shed; RME #2007-0607A in-kind replacement of windows over garage with new Pella casements; COA #2007-0607A in-kind replacement of windows over the garage; COA #2007-0307A replace stockade fence with black ornamental aluminum fence; RME #2007-0307 in-kind replacement of yard light, remove arborvitae and gingko trees, plant six trees in tree lawn; COA #1995-0626 in-kind replacement of windows with new. APPLICATION ITEMS: “Expansion of Half Timbered Tudor garage to accommodate 2nd floor ADA accessible bedroom suite and new garage bay for ADA accessible transport van.” “The owners of this historic Tudor home are proposing to expand an existing garage for an additional garage bay that accommodates and ADA transport vehicle. AN expansion of the second story by replicating the existing gable and dormer will accommodate an ADA bedroom suite with elevator access from the first floor. All new windows on the second story will be traditional Marvin Wood Ultimate double hung windows to match existing window configuration.” DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to: 1. Build an extension to the existing garage space of approximately 14’, to include: a. Spatially: i. One additional garage bay on the primary level. ii. Expansion of the second story living space, b. Materials: i. Existing north facing windows will be re-moved and re-installed in the new configuration, ii. New Marvin Ultimate windows will be used beneath the gables, matching the existing adjacent windows, iii. New custom wood garage door to match existing, iv. Standing seam metal roof (in bronze color), due to the ‘pitch of the roof’ See the submitted documentation for more information on the particulars of the construction and its execution. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Local Landmark – Group B The Commission has the authority to determine the architectural merits and the extent of any proposed treatment, renovation, or addition to a historic landmark. The commission will require drawings, plans, specifications, and/or samples where appropriate. A. Maintenance The maintenance of any historical structure or site shall in no way involve any direct physical change except for the general cleaning and upkeep of the landmark. The Commission shall encourage the proper maintenance of all structure or sites (appendix A: Minimum Maintenance Standards). B. Treatment Treatment shall be defined as any change of surface materials that will not alter the style or original form. Such improvements include re- roofing, glazing, or landscaping lawns and may involve a change that can potentially enhance or detract from the character of the landmark. A treatment change of any surface whether on the landmark or in its environment may require a Certificate of Appropriateness if it significantly alters the appearance of the landmark. Although these kinds of changes may not require a Building Permit, a Certificate of Appropriateness may be necessary. The commission should review the proposed treatment for character and style consistency with the original surfaces. C. Renovation and Additions Renovation is the modification of a structure, which does not alter the general massing while an addition, is a change in mass. A modification, which involves the removal of a part of the landmark, should be considered under demolition (see demolition). Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of the landmark and should not cover singular examples of architectural detail. Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that does not disrupt the visible unity of overall appearance of the site. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures should be carried through in the additions. Care should be taken not to change or alter the following: 1. Structure—–Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way as to cause minimal visual change to the original style and construction. 2. Material—Additions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark should be of the same material as the original. It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original. a. wood—all wood trim should conform with existing trim in shape and size. b. siding materials—the Commission discourages the covering or alteration of original materials with additional siding. Structures already sided with incompatible materials should be returned to a siding similar to the original when renovation is considered. D. Demolition Historic landmarks shall not be demolished. When a landmark poses a threat to the public safety, and demolition is the only alternative, documentation by way of photographs, measured drawings, or other descriptive methods should be made of both the exterior and interior of the landmark. The person or agency responsible for demolition of the landmark shall be responsible for this documentation. E. Moving The moving of landmarks is discouraged, however, moving is preferred to demolition. When moving is necessary, the owner of the landmark must apply to the Commission for a Certificate of Appropriateness. F. Signs No neon or flashing signs will be permitted unless they are original to the structure. Billboards and super-graphics will also be disallowed. Only one appropriate identifying sign will be permitted per business. G. Building Site and Landscaping (These standards apply to both A and B) 1. Required Major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways, private yard lights, signs (house numbers) and benches which reflect the property’s history and development shall be retained. Dominant land contours shall be retained. Structures such as: gazebos, patio decks, fixed barbecue pits, swimming pools, tennis courts, green houses, new walls, fountains, fixed garden furniture, trellises, and other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic character of the site and neighborhood and inconspicuous when viewed from a public way. 2. Recommended New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in photographs, drawings, and newspapers. Plant materials and trees in close proximity to the building that are causing deterioration to the buildings historic fabric should be removed. However, trees and plant materials that must be removed should be immediately replaced by suitable flora. Front yard areas should not be fenced except in cases where historic documentation would indicate such fencing appropriate. Fencing should be in character with the buildings style, materials, and scale. 3. Prohibited No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing major landscaping items, trees, fencing, walkways, outbuildings, and other 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. The installation of unsightly devices such as TV reception dishes and solar collectors shall not be permitted in areas where they can be viewed from public thoroughfares. SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. Prepared by Adam Toering, 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 MAP OF THE AREA - Google Maps view of the subject area. SATELLITE/SANBORN IMAGERY - Sandborn Maps: 1945, 1960, imagery from 2016 of property. 5 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov SUBJECT AREA PICTURE (EAST) - Picture of the east side of the building, June 2021. SUBJECT AREA PICTURE (EAST) - Picture of the side of the building, June, 2021 5