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HomeMy WebLinkAbout721 Park Avenue_AA 2026-0305Sarah 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: Remove dying Maple tree from Tree lawn, Remove tree located at north corner of lot. Double E Tree Service, Contractor for the following location: 721 PARK AVE South Bend, IN, 46616 Chapin Park Application No. 2026-0305 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:Sharon Yoon CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY: Ross Van Overberghe Historic Preservation Administrator 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 3/9/2026DATE CERTIFICATE TAKES FORCE:3/9/2027DATE CERTIFICATE EXPIRES: Ord No. 9574-05 Chapin Park ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL Thursday, March 5, 2026 Application for Certificate 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. 1 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 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 Thursday, March 5, 2026 2 Proper ty Information Property Address for Proposed Work:721 Park Ave Property City South Bend Property Zip Code 46616 Property Owner Information:Sharon Yoon 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):Fences, Landscaping Contractor Information Double E Tree Service tree removal service Edwin Euceda Contractor Phone Number (574) 229-5357 Contractor Email doubletreeservice@gmail.com Description of Proposed Work: Removal of a tree by the right-hand corner of the property, in the entrance of an alleyway. And removal of a second tree in the left-hand side, in front of the house. Removal of both trees have been approved by the City of South Bend due to their unstable condition. 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:Fences, Landscaping 3 Site Plan or Aerial View of Proposed Project Location(s): 1.03 MB Photographs: 6.46 MB 6.18 MB 4 6.19 MB 6.2 MB Payment Invoice ID # INV-000228 Payment Method Pay via Card or PayPal 5 March 3, 2026 Permit #14 Sharon Yoon 721 Park Ave South Bend, IN 46616 Department of Public Parks of South Bend, Indiana Permission is hereby granted to remove (1) Red Maple Tree (dying) in the tree lawn on the property at: 721 Park Ave. Department of Public Parks Brent Thompson Brent Thompson, City Forester Sec. 19-19. Removal of hazardous trees by property owner; order, notice; emergency, removal. (a) Every owner of real estate within the City shall remove or trim any tree or shrub or any part thereof located on such real estate or in the tree and lawn area in front of such real estate which may be dead, diseased, unsightly, in a condition which is injurious or detrimental to the public health and safety or the growth of adjacent trees or which may project over the public street on which such real estate abuts in such manner as to obstruct the free passage of pedestrians and vehicular traffic on such public streets. (b) The Board of Park Commissioners shall have the power and the authority to order and require such owner to remove any such tree or shrub by first causing notice to be served on such owncr in the manner provided in section 19-21 not less than ten (10) days prior to the time designated in such notice for thc removal or trimming of such tree or shrub. (c) In case of an immediate necessity for any such removal or trimming by reason of storm or other emergency, such removal or trimming may be done by the Board of Park Commissioners of its Superintendent of Parks, and no notice whatever need be given thereof. Sec. 19-15. The Board of Park Commissioners shall have the right, power and authority to: (1) Require the owners of parcels of land bordering on any public street of the City to grade, sod, plant, and maintain in proper condition thc tree lawn area and the street centers in front of the parcels of land. (2) Require such owners to plant and maintain shade or ornamental trees in such areas. Any obstruction of the right-of-way for tree maintenance work of two hours or more or arc closing a travel lane and obstructing traffic would need a traffic control and occupancy request permit from the Engineering office rowpermitsofficena,south bendin.gov. 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