HomeMy WebLinkAbout3. 206 East Bartlett Street_COA 2023-0203STAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Date: February 15, 2023
Application Number: 2023-0203
Property Location: 206 East Bartlett Street
Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Massed Ranch / 1953
Property Owner: DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES GROUP LLC
Landmark or District Designation: River Bend Local Historic District,
Ordinance # 8308-92
Rating: Non-Contributing
DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This rectangular single-story commercial / office structure was
originally built as a doctor’s office on a concrete (slab) foundation. Walls are 2/3 ‘formstone’ and 1/3 vertical
wood siding. Low pitched hipped roof with overhanging eaves, asphalt shingles, with an interior concrete
chimney. Single pane band of windows at “clerestory” height in wood sided area of wall, single side entry
door on west side. Concrete block retaining wall, access along west side to entry. Paved parking area in rear.
ALTERATIONS: COA 1998-1203 called for the construction of a fence at the side of the property. COA 1999-
0702 allowed for the replacement of the asphalt shingle roof and the installation of gutters and downspouts.
APPLICATION ITEMS: “Install new vinyl sliding windows, layover roof w/ new architectural asphalt shingles.
Replace 9 windows total, trim out all windows w/ vinyl wood grain 1x4 trim.”
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to:
1. Replacement of selected mid-century fix-in-place windows with JELD-WEN slider units. The
proposed replacement windows will combine two of the previous fixed units into large slider
units.
The existing windows are a mix of ‘original’ fixed-in-place units and some later replacements (also fixed-in-place).
Some have an added filament for what is believed to be a security system. This structure was originally constructed
as a medical office. The proposed new use (not governed by HPC) will be residential. The existing windows are
inoperable and are therefore not egress windows.
The applicant proposes to replace windows on the north, west, and east sides. Some ‘original’ windows (specific
units on the West and South Sides) will remain. The proposed new windows will be white vinyl and will be
trimmed out with 1” x 4” vinyl trim with simulated wood grain.
The remaining ‘original’ windows will be painted white for visual continuity.
STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: RIVER BEND
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II. EXISTING STRUCTURES
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C. WINDOWS AND DOORS
Window and door frames are in most cases wood. Brick structures have stone sills and brick lintels. In some cases where synthetic siding
has been applied, window trim has been covered. Many structures in district have aluminum storm windows. Some houses retain wood
framed storm windows.
Required
Original windows and doors including sash, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods and hardware shall be retained or when
deteriorated beyond repair, replaced with unites and trim replacing the original.
Recommended
Wood frame storm windows and doors, painted to match the original, should be used but should not damage existing frames. If new sash and
doors are used, the existing or original materials, design and hardware should be used. When metal storm doors are used, they should be
painted, anodized or coated to match the existing. When awnings are used they should be of canvas material.
Prohibited
Original doors, windows, and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and re-used in place. New window and door
openings which would alter the scale and proportion of the building should not be introduced. Inappropriate new window and door features,
such as aluminum and insulating glass combinations that require removal of the original windows and doors, shall not be installed.
Not Recommended
Awnings, hoods, or fake shutters made of metal, vinyl or fiberglass should not be used if they should not be used if they would detract from
the existing character or appearance of the building.
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SITE VISIT REPORT:
Administrator Toering and Inspector Ross Van Overberghe visited the property on February 10th, 2023, where they
documented the condition of the existing fixed-in-place windows.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff makes no recommendation.
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: 1917, 1945, 1960, imagery from 2021 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 (NORTH FACADE) - Picture of the North side of house, February 10, 2023.
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REAR PICTURE (SOUTH FACADE) - Picture of the South side of house, February 10, 2023.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov
WEST FACADE - Picture of the west side of property, February 10, 2023.
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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
EAST FACADE - Picture of the east side of property, February 2023.
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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
CLOSE UP - Close up of existing window, February 2023.
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