HomeMy WebLinkAbout3. 215 East Bronson_COA 2024-1007 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: October 21, 2024
Application Number: 2024-1007
Property Location: 215 East Bronson
Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder:
American Foursquare / c. 1910
Property Owner: BINGO PROPERTIES LLC
Landmark or District Designation: Taylor’s Field LHD,
Ordinance #8952-98
Rating: Contributing
DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: This is a two story plus attic american foursquare with wood clap-
board siding covered with vinyl siding, asohalt shingle roof, 1/1 wood windows.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to:
1) Replace 24 windows with Jeld-Wen vinyl windows.
2) Replace 3 exterior doors with Mastercraft 6 panel steel doors. (Front door to include single arched lite)
STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES:
Windows: Pages 29-32.
Doors: 10-11.
SITE VISIT REPORT: Historic Preservation Administrator Ross Van Overberghe and Historic Preservation
Specialist Kate Himick were able to inspect the windows on October 3, 2024. 12 windows are missing sashes or
have sashes more than 50% deteriorated; 9 windows are intact; 3 windows need glass; and 3 windows are vinyl
replacement. The front door is not original and is deteriorated beyond repair. The rear door is intact. The side door
was not visible at the time of inspection.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: More than 50% of the windows are gone or damaged or have been replaced
by vinyl. This house would benefit from new windows and doors bringing life back to a property on a d block with
3 vacant and boarded homes. Staff make an UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION for vinyl replacement
windows.
Staff make a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION for aluminum clad wood windows and doors as proposed.
Intact windows shall be removed and donated or saved on the premises.
Prepared by
Ross Van Overberghe, 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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