HomeMy WebLinkAbout13546 Brick Road_AA 2024-0909-1Sarah Andrews,
President
HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
OF
SOUTH BEND
AND
ST. JOSEPH
COUNTY
CERTIFICATE
OF
APPROPRIATENESS
The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St.
Joseph County has approved the following work:
Add a gravel roundabout to the driveway, remove pine tree
within the proposed curve, and add a garden bed and decorative
landscaping.
Enlarge the two garden beds directly in front of the porch and
create two new garden beds surrounding the trees along the
front approach to the house. Trees to be preserved. Beds
bordered with hedges and filled with hydrangeas.
TBD, Contractor
for the following location:
13546 BRICK RD
Granger, IN, 46530
Application No. 2024-0909-1
in the County of St. Joseph; State of Indiana; which is:
Located in a Local Historic District
A Local Historic Landmark
and found this application to be appropriate according to the Standards
pertaining to Local Historic Landmarks and/or Local Historic Districts.
Regulations pertaining to the Historic Preservation Commission are
found in Chapter 21 (Zoning), South Bend Municipal Code and Chapter
26 of the St. Joseph County Code.
The issuance of this certificate does NOT in any manner, release
the recipient from the responsibility of complying with the requirements
of the zoning ordinances, building codes, safety codes, ADA or other
requirements of the City of South Bend, the County of St. Joseph, the
State of Indiana, or the United States Federal Government.
This certificate is good for one year from the date of issuance and
is effective from the date entered herein. Plans are on file and open for
public inspection at the office of the Historic Preservation Commission of
South Bend and St. Joseph County, 227 West Jefferson Blvd., Suite 1400
S, South Bend, Indiana, during normal business hours.
THIS CERTIFICATE IS NOT TRANSFERABLE
NAME OF APPLICANT:Alexander Horvath
CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY:
Kate Himick
Historic Preservation Specialist
POST IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE ON THE STREET SIDE
OF THE PROJECT UNTIL COMPLETION OF ALL WORK.
Phone: (574) 235-9371
E-mail: SBSJCHPC@southbendin.gov
ROSS VAN OVERBERGHE
Historic Preservation
Administrator
10/10/2024DATE CERTIFICATE
TAKES FORCE:10/10/2025DATE CERTIFICATE
EXPIRES:
ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL
Monday, September 9, 2024
Application for Cer tificate of
Appropriateness
Important Information Regarding this Request
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND SITE PLANS
The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County cannot process an Application
without required documentation. Comprehensive documentation provides a complete understanding of the
project. Problems often occur during a project review or during the execution of the project when the
property owner, staff or commissioners are unclear as to project specifics. Applications will NOT be
processed without required documentation.
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.
APPLICATION FEE
The application processing fee for any Application for a Certificate Of Appropriateness is $20
Payment must accompany the application at the time of submission. For an electronically submitted
application, payment must reach the HPC office within 48 hours following transmission. Payment can be
made by credit card by contacting
Business License Administrator Michelle Adams at (574) 235-5912; by cash in person in the Department of
Community Investment on the 14th floor of the County City Building; or by check made out to City of
South Bend. Applications will NOT be processed without the required fee.
MEETING ATTENDANCE
When an Application has been scheduled for any meeting, the owner, architect or contractor(s) retained for
the project shall attend the meeting where their project will be reviewed and a decision rendered. Failure by
the owner, architect, or contractor to attend such meetings may result in denial of the Application due to
insufficient representation.
CERTIFICATE ISSUANCE
Certificates of Appropriateness will be filed with the Building Department of South Bend and St. Joseph
County. A copy of the Certificate will be emailed directly to the owner and/or contractor(s) listed on the
application.
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 Appropriateness certificate shall be immediately halted by the Historic Preservation
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Commission and the Building Department of South Bend and St. Joseph County. Fines may be levied for
projects not in compliance.
I read and understand the information
above:Yes, Continue
Date Monday, September 9, 2024
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Property Information
Property Address for Proposed Work:13546 brick rd
Property City Granger
Property Zip Code 46530
Property Owner Information:Alexander Horvath
Owner Email
Proposed Work and Project Information
All projects must comply with applicable building and zoning codes.
South Bend Zoning Ordinance St. Joseph County Zoning Ordinance
Does your project involve any of the
following? (Check all that apply):Demolition
Contractor Information Myself Construction Management Alexander Horvath
Contractor Phone Number (
Description of Proposed Work:
Same as stated prior
File Upload
Site Plans, Aerial Views, and/or Blueprints: One (1) set shall be submitted with the Application.
Uploaded documentation must show existing property lines, buildings, structures, and proposed project
location(s). Hand Drawn Plans/Elevations are ok
Photographs to include: each area affected by project, close up detail of project areas.
Windows, Siding, and/or Door projects must include photographs of each window/door/siding affected
by the project and detailed close up of condition
Applications will not be processed if the required photographs and/or documentation are not
included.
Any documentation submitted to this office cannot be returned to the applicant.
Project Type - List:Demolition
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September 9, 2024 MA Rec. 626139 $20.00
Site Plan or Aerial View of Proposed
Project Location(s):
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1.31 MB
Structural Drawings/Architectural
Drawings:
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4.85 MB
Photographs:
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I have included all required
photographs and documentation for
my application, as described above. I
understand these items will not be
returned.
I Affirm
Signature of Proper ty Owner:
Payment
Invoice ID # INV-000071
Payment Method Pay in Person
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Hello,
We had a few additions to the yard we’d like to do.
1.Driveway
We would like to add a roundabout section to our driveway.We’d also like to remove the pine
tree on the curve.The bottom half of the tree has been dead and only the top grows.In place,
we’d add a garden bed with hedges and an urn in the middle.The driveway is currently gravel
so it would just be the gravel addition,no cement/asphalt.
Attached are photos of the areas.
2.Patio
We want to add a concrete patio area to the side of the house.The image drawn below would
be the end product of the area.At the moment,we just wanted to get the concrete laid.The slab
is roughly 15’x47’.Would be used as our main outdoor patio area.Want to include a nice
wrought iron table set and a large outdoor table for gatherings.
3.Brick Shed
I know the previous owners asked this in the past.We’d like to take down the brick shed in the
back of the house.It is not structurally sound and has many weak points around in.I included
pictures of these and show that it is already starting to lean.
If possible,we wanted to reuse this brick for the wall entry in the second image for the patio
area,that way it matches the house.
4.Bigger Garden Beds
I know these aren’t as big of a deal as the other things,but wanted to clarify.Do the garden
beds all have to be approved around the yard?We wanted to enlarge some and add a few more
as we go along.We wanted to keep a simple theme of just white/green plants to match the
house.
The main plants in the beds would be boxwood hedges along the borders and hydrangeas to fill
the inside.
There is currently black mulch in all the beds but we plan to change it to brown.The Organic
Resource Center has free brown mulch by the airport,which we plan to use.
The grass under these front trees is very patchy and doesn’t grow well,which is one of the main
reasons we wanted to change it.
Outlook
Re: File for proposal
From Zander Horvath <
Date Mon 9/9/2024 3:35 PM
To Kate Himick <Khimick@southbendin.gov>
Our driveway now is gravel so it would just be more gravel added. A garden bed would be in the
center.
The beds in front of the house would have boxwood hedges for a border and hydrangeas to fill the
beds. We plan on changing the mulch to brown instead of black, since you can get it for free at the
Organic Resource Center. The grass is very patchy there as well, which is why we wanted to change it.
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 9, 2024, at 2:50 PM, Kate Himick <Khimick@southbendin.gov> wrote:
Hi Zander,
Thank you for this addi onal informa on. Your project is scheduled to be heard at the
October mee ng of the Historic Preserva on Commission, to be held at 6pm on October 21,
2024. More informa on regarding how to a end this mee ng will be forthcoming.
I do have some addi onal ques ons for you regarding the proposals you have submi ed.
What material will the proposed circle drive be?
And do you have any addi onal informa on about the landscaping to be done in front
of the house?
From the annotated picture you a ached, the proposed landscaping looks to be fairly
sizable. Any sketches or proposals you might have from a landscaper would be helpful. Or, if
you have an idea of what you want in your mind, a wri en descrip on will also work
(including details like border materials, if mulch is to be used, what kind of plants you
envision, if the trees will stay, etc.).
Ul mately, the more informa on, the be er, since we want to give the Commissioners
enough material for them to be able to visualize the proposed end result.
Lastly, since part of the applica on involves a demoli on, we will need to come out to do a
site visit and inspect the structure. My colleague and I will be available this Thursday
a ernoon or an a ernoon next Tuesday-Friday, if a day in this range works for you.
Sincerely,
Outlook
Re: File for proposal
From Zander Horvath <
Date Mon 9/9/2024 3:36 PM
To Kate Himick <Khimick@southbendin.gov>
Added:
The trees in the front would stay as well!
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 9, 2024, at 2:50 PM, Kate Himick <Khimick@southbendin.gov> wrote:
Hi Zander,
Thank you for this addi onal informa on. Your project is scheduled to be heard at the
October mee ng of the Historic Preserva on Commission, to be held at 6pm on October 21,
2024. More informa on regarding how to a end this mee ng will be forthcoming.
I do have some addi onal ques ons for you regarding the proposals you have submi ed.
What material will the proposed circle drive be?
And do you have any addi onal informa on about the landscaping to be done in front
of the house?
From the annotated picture you a ached, the proposed landscaping looks to be fairly
sizable. Any sketches or proposals you might have from a landscaper would be helpful. Or, if
you have an idea of what you want in your mind, a wri en descrip on will also work
(including details like border materials, if mulch is to be used, what kind of plants you
envision, if the trees will stay, etc.).
Ul mately, the more informa on, the be er, since we want to give the Commissioners
enough material for them to be able to visualize the proposed end result.
Lastly, since part of the applica on involves a demoli on, we will need to come out to do a
site visit and inspect the structure. My colleague and I will be available this Thursday
a ernoon or an a ernoon next Tuesday-Friday, if a day in this range works for you.
Sincerely,
<Outlook-gneqnnza>Kate Himick
Historic Preserva on Specialist
Department of Community Investment