HomeMy WebLinkAbout3. 13271 Adams Road_COA 2022-0304STAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Date: March 14, 2022
Application Number: 2022-0304
Property Location: 13271 Adams Road
Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Joseph and Julie Ann
Snyder Farm / Italianate / 1871
Property Owner: DONOVAN NICHOLAS AND TRUDI
Landmark or District Designation: St. Joseph County Local Landmark,
Ordinance #55-82
Rating: Outstanding
DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: Red brick 2 ½ story Italianate has a solid stone foundation. The
windows have segmented brick arches and segmented window frames, double hung 2/2 and 2/1 sashes with
fixed transoms on the second floor. The gabled roof has asphalt shingles with deep cornices, brackets, and
dentil molding. The front porch is open with turned posts and a concrete stoop. The Cherry Road porch has
square posts with brackets and a wide dentil frieze with brackets. There is a west side rear one story ell with
French doors. A large English barn north of the house with vertical wood siding and a steel roof. West side of
barn has three louvered vents and two modern sliding windows. The south side appears to have original
sliding doors and a modern door with multiple panes and a pressure treated wood deck and pergola; there is a
modern garage door at the east end. The east side has two louvered vents and two fixed 6-paned windows and
an entry. Another entry appears to have been on the north side of the barn.
ALTERATIONS: COA 2000-0808 allowed for reroofing. COA 2001-0713-1 allowed for the replacement of the
French door at the rear of the house, as well as options for installation of 4” siding and a frieze board. COA 2007-
0412 allowed for reroofing of the main house to match the addition, as well as landscaping. COA 2007-0501
allowed for tree removal for utility work. COA 2009-0821 allowed for replacement of the main house roof. COA
2011-0429 allowed for the installation of Phase I of the Granger Paths Project. COA 2013-0429 allowed for
covering the exposed wood of the barn with vertical steel panels. AA 2019-0107A allowed for the installation of
fence for a chicken enclosure, as well as a new cedar door to the barn.
APPLICATION ITEMS: “Addition to home to include Mudroom/Laundry Room/ Attached Garage & Master
Suite. New construction conventionally stick-built, salvaged wood windows, clapboard siding, wood trim details.
Metal garage door w/glass. Standard architectural shingle.”
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to:
Build an extension to the north of the existing addition on the main house, approximately 30’ 3 ¾” x 39’ 2
7/16” wide, covered in clapboard siding and utilizing salvaged windows.
The proposed addition is behind the existing structure, is discreet and discernable from the original construction.
Proposed modifications brings additional functional space to the property.
STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: “Group B” – Local Landmarks
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 - Satellite imagery from 2022 of property.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov
FRONT PICTURE (SOUTH) - Picture of the front of the building, March 2020.
REAR PICTURE (NORTH) - Picture of the rear of the building, March, 2020
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov
SIDE PICTURE (EAST) - Picture of the front of the building, March 2020.
sIDE PICTURE (WEST) - Picture of the rear of the building, March, 2020
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Existing Kitchen
window -> door
Existing Living Room
SHEET:
SCALE:
DATE:DRAWN BY: Nick DonovanDESIGNER/SALESndonovan@peacockandco.com574-289-4992PROJECT:SHEET TITLE:A-1
3/3/2022Donovan AdditionNick & Trudi Donovan13271 Adams Rd.Granger, IN 46530New LayoutNew Construction
SHEET:
SCALE:
DATE:DRAWN BY: Nick DonovanDESIGNER/SALESndonovan@peacockandco.com574-289-4992PROJECT:SHEET TITLE:A-2
3/3/2022Donovan AdditionNick & Trudi Donovan13271 Adams Rd.Granger, IN 46530existing
White Clapboard Siding
1x Frieze Board w/ corbels
To Match House as close as possible
No work to existing house
Brick or Roof sections
1x4 casing around
windows and door East ViewNew Front Porch Access
Existing Railing is non-original
One north facing window
to become interior door opening
Non original addition
with aluminum siding
Install removed window
16x7 Garage Door
Metal with glass on top row
1x Outside Corner
Addition
SHEET:
SCALE:
DATE:DRAWN BY: Nick DonovanDESIGNER/SALESndonovan@peacockandco.com574-289-4992PROJECT:SHEET TITLE:A-3
3/3/2022Donovan AdditionNick & Trudi Donovan13271 Adams Rd.Granger, IN 46530North ViewClapboard siding
1x4 casing around
windows and door
Existing
to become
doorway to addition
window preserved for reuse
on new addition (mudroom)
Demo existing deck,
stairs, Lattice walls.
Demo existing French Doors
Salvaged Door and
Two double hung wood windows
Standard Roof Shingles
to match existing house
as close as possible.
SHEET:
SCALE:
DATE:DRAWN BY: Nick DonovanDESIGNER/SALESndonovan@peacockandco.com574-289-4992PROJECT:SHEET TITLE:A-4
3/3/2022Donovan AdditionNick & Trudi Donovan13271 Adams Rd.Granger, IN 46530Existing Living Room
remove existing aluminum clapboard
and board and batten look siding.
remove window for door to future patio area
Clapboard siding
New construction and
existing Living Room walls West ViewExisting Living Room
Phase 2
Remove non-historic window
Install new door to future patio
SHEET:
SCALE:
DATE:DRAWN BY: Nick DonovanDESIGNER/SALESndonovan@peacockandco.com574-289-4992PROJECT:SHEET TITLE:A-5
3/3/2022Donovan AdditionNick & Trudi Donovan13271 Adams Rd.Granger, IN 46530New shingled roof sections
New flat roof section
Roof ViewExisting Roof
New shingled roof sections
SHEET:
SCALE:
DATE:DRAWN BY: Nick DonovanDESIGNER/SALESndonovan@peacockandco.com574-289-4992PROJECT:SHEET TITLE:A-6
3/3/2022Donovan AdditionNick & Trudi Donovan13271 Adams Rd.Granger, IN 46530Project Notes:Project Notes:
New Addition to Home:New Addition to Home:
Single Story over crawl space with poured foundation.Single Story over crawl space with poured foundation.
To include a mudroom/ laundry room, attac hed garage, and master suite.To include a mudroom/ laundry room, attac hed garage, and master suite.
Master suite to include bedroom, bathroom, closet.Master suite to include bedroom, bathroom, closet.
Overall, our hope is to moder nize our home’s function while respecting the historicOverall, our hope is to moder nize our home’s function while respecting the historic
proper ties of the existing str ucture.proper ties of the existing str ucture.
Total Addition width 39’ 2.5” x 30’ 3.75” on east side, 23’ 7.5” on west sideTotal Addition width 39’ 2.5” x 30’ 3.75” on east side, 23’ 7.5” on west side
Conventionally framed with conventional arc hitectural shingles for roofing material, Conventionally framed with conventional arc hitectural shingles for roofing material,
clapboard siding (cedar or composite/ no vinyl or metal). clapboard siding (cedar or composite/ no vinyl or metal).
We would have one roof section with a low-pitc h that would require EPDM roof We would have one roof section with a low-pitc h that would require EPDM roof
on the less prominent section of our house (not facing Adams Rd. or Cherry Rd.)on the less prominent section of our house (not facing Adams Rd. or Cherry Rd.)
I hope to locate salvaged windows for the six new openings (8 windows) as well as aI hope to locate salvaged windows for the six new openings (8 windows) as well as a
salvaged door for the garage ser vice door.salvaged door for the garage ser vice door.
1x trim for door and window openings, outside cor ners1x trim for door and window openings, outside cor ners
Frieze board detail under gable end, corbels on east side to matc h houseFrieze board detail under gable end, corbels on east side to matc h house
Garage door will be white, metal, with wood grain texture, glass windows on top row, noGarage door will be white, metal, with wood grain texture, glass windows on top row, no
grids.grids.
The for mer living room addition would receive a more appropriate exterior appearanceThe for mer living room addition would receive a more appropriate exterior appearance
during this remodel. during this remodel.
I c hose clapboard siding to compliment the historic brick as opposed to using moder nI c hose clapboard siding to compliment the historic bric k as opposed to using moder n
bricks that would not matc h in appearance. bricks that would not matc h in appearance.
We would remove the variety of metal siding surfaces presently on this par t of our house.We would remove the variety of metal siding surfaces presently on this par t of our house.