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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: February 27, 2026 Application Number: 2025-0310 Property Location: 414 North William Street Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Gable Front / 1884 / Property Owner: Career Academy of South Bend Inc Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park LHD, Ord. #9575-05; Chapin Park Register Historic District NR-0407 Rating: Non Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: This is a 2 story rectangular plan gable front house on brick foun- dation with 1/1 double hung wood windows with wood storm windows. House has wood clapboard siding covered with aluminum and limestone on the front facade. The house has half round gutters. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to: 1) Demolish the house, clear lot and create green space. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Demolition: Page 38. SITE V ISIT R EPORT: Historic Preservation Administrator and Specialist Ross Van Overberghe and Kate Himick inspected the windows siding, foundation and roof from the exterior on March 27, 2025. All visible ele- ments accessible from the ground are in good condition. Siding shows peeled paint but little rot. Localized areas around disconnected gutters. Foundation is brick and does not show any signs of cracking or shifting. Normal expected wear of mortar shows and minimal pointing is required from the exterior. The interior is full of trash. The floor is not visible except at the rear entry door. All other doors are blocked by de- bris. All internal woodwork, trim casing, doors and windows and several built in cabinets are original and in good condition. The floors are of unknown condition at this time. There were no signs of water damage of leaking from the roof, no visible plaster damage to the ceilings. Minimal removal of wall plaster in several areas. Basement was not accessible, condition of the foundation from the interior is unknown. The attic was not accessi- ble, condition of the roof structure is unknown. STAFF R ECOMMENDATION: The house is rated non-contributing, no interest in restoration has been shown by any persons, the cost of relocation and rehabilitation is prohibitive and a “very poor” assessment from a struc- tural engineer has been submitted by the owner. Based on all the information provided prior to this hearing, staff make a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION. Prepared by Ross Van Overberghe, Historic Preservation Administrator 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Ph: 574-235-9371 | hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov | www.southbendin.gov/HPC