HomeMy WebLinkAbout5. 14229 State Rd 23_COA 2024-0431 PACKETHISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY STAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Date: June 6, 2024
Application Number: 2024-0531
Property Location: 14229 State Road 23
Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Victorian / Eastlake, c.
1880
Property Owner: Theron Roberts
Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark (Ordinance #94-
1976, amended by #79-2001)
Rating: Outstanding
DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: 14229 State Rd 23 is a 2 ½ story, cross-plan brick house set upon
a dressed stone foundation. It has a high-pitched gable roof with a boxed cornice, plain frieze, and scrollwork
in the east and west gable ends. The existing roof is of architectural asphalt shingle. The windows feature
segmental arches and small overhangs, and the upper double windows have shutters. A porch on the east side
of the front elevation exhibits openwork detailing and turned posts.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to:
Replace the roof with metal standing seam roof panels in a color matching the existing roof. Work would
include new underlayment and water shields on the eaves and valleys; new flashing on the pipes and
chimneys; and the incorporation of a roof venting system.
(If an affordable contractor for the above plan cannot be located, it is proposed to replace the roof with
architectural asphalt shingles to match the existing. This plan would also include the supplemental elements
listed above.)
STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES:
Roofs, Gutters/Downspouts, Soffits: Pages 19-21.
SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Metal roofing emerged in popularity in the late 19th century and is
sympathetic to the home’s rural context. The proposed metal roof would have hidden fasteners, and the
supplemental work would be a positive improvement to the preservation of the building. Staff make a
FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION. Should no contractor be found for metal roof replacement, staff also
make a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION for replacement with architectural asphalt shingles as this
would constitute a like-for-like replacement.
Prepared by
Kate Himick, Historic Preservation Specialist
Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov
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