HomeMy WebLinkAbout1. 1097 Riverside Drive_COA 2024-0905 PACKETHISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov
STAFF REPORT
CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Date: September 9, 2024
Application Number: 2024-0905
Property Location: 1097 Riverside Drive
Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder:
American Foursquare / 1906
Property Owner: Stephen Wisniewski
Landmark or District Designation: Riverside Drive LHD,
Ordinance #7469-85
Rating: Non-Contributing
DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: This is a 2 story frame house set upon a brick foudnation with a
high hip roof. Siding is 3” clapboard on the second story and 4” clapboard on the first. A gabled dormer is centered
in the front over a set of 1/1 double hung windows. The full front porch has been restored and features columns,
brick piers, and an off center gable feature with a sunburst deatil. Front door is wood with a decorative light. In
2006, work was done to remove the aluminum replacement siding, repair or replicate the original wood siding,
remove the enclosed porch seen in the 2005 survey, and reproduce the original porch footprint.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to:
1) Add a cedar-decked ramp over the existing concrete step from the sidewalk on Riverside Drive (Administratively
approved, AA 2024-0905-1).
2) Add a ramp addition to the front porch for improved accessibility. Decking and spindles to be CedarTone, and
trim to be Acre sustainable wood alternative.
STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES:
Accessibility: Page 7
SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The design of the proposed ramp respects the existing materials and visual
appeal of the house. The ramp would allow access to this historic home while respecting the integrity of the home’s
character defining features. Additionally, the porch seen today is not original, and the construction of the ramp
would not impact historic fabric. Staff makes a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION.
Prepared by
Kate Himick, Historic Preservation Specialist
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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Wednesday, September 4, 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 Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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Property Information
Property Address for Proposed Work:1097 Riverside Dr.
Property City South Bend
Property Zip Code 46616
Property Owner Information:Stephen Wisniewski
Owner Email
Owner Phone Number (
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):New Construction, Additions
Contractor Information Private General Stephen Wisniewski
Contractor Phone Number
Contractor Email
Description of Proposed Work:
Addition of two accessible ramps for wheelchair and electric scooter use: one ramp addition to existing
front porch, and one ramp over existing concrete steps from the sidewalk on Riverside Dr.
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:New Construction, Additions
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Site Plan or Aerial View of Proposed
Project Location(s):
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Structural Drawings/Architectural
Drawings:
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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 Property Owner:
Payment
Invoice ID # INV-000068
Payment Method Pay in Person
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Re: COA Application for 1097 Riverside DriveStephen Wisniewski Mon 9/9/2024 12:59 PMTo: Kate Himick <Khimick@southbendin.gov> Hi Kate,Sure -- all the spec sheets and info for the Acre material can be found here:https://modern-mill.com/It's a zero-waste product made with upcycled rice husks, I've liked using it in the past because it'sreally weather-resistant without feeling like a plastic-y composite.The CedarTone lumber is just a nicer-looking pressure treated material that has a cedar tint. I'm notsure of the manufacturer site, but you can find specs here:https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/decking-deck-materials/wood-decking/ac2-reg-5-4-x-6-ground-contact-cedartone-premium-pressure-treated-thick-decking/1116138/p-1444422502659-c-13469.htmJust let me know if you need anything else. Thanks.stephenOn Mon, Sep 9, 2024 at 9:43 AM Kate Himick <Khimick@southbendin.gov> wrote:Hi Stephen, Do you happen to have webpages or materials specifica on sheets for the CedarTone and Acresustainable wood alterna ve materials that you plan to use? I would like to add these to the report.Thank you,
Kate
From: Kate Himick <Khimick@southbendin.gov>
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2024 1:23 PM
To: Stephen Wisniewski <stephen.c.wisniewski@gmail.com>
Cc: Ross Van Overberghe <rvoverber@southbendin.gov>
Subject: Re: COA Applica on for 1097 Riverside Drive
Of course!
We'll send out an agenda and instruc ons for how to join about a week to 5 days before the mee ng.
It is a Microso Teams mee ng, and you'll be able to click the link and see/hear everything going on in
the council chambers.
Thank you for the addi onal clarifica on on the porch and pain ng. I also see the original applica on
for the addi on of the porch in our files. I will note these things in the report.
I'll keep you posted,
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