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Home My WebLink About3. 721 Lincolnway East_COA 2026-0226A 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: March 2, 2026 Application Number: 2026-0226A Property Location: 721 Lincoln Way East Architectural Style/Date/Architect/Builder: Colonial Revival / 1920 / Whitcomb & Keller / Adam F. Seider Property Owner: David Maldonado Landmark or District Designation: Edgewater Place Local His- toric District, Ordinance #6846-80 Rating: Non Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: This is a two story, rectangular plan colonial revival style house. The house is clad in wood shingles with a front porch and a former commercial addition of running bond brick. The roof There is a small eyebrow dormer in the center of the front facade. The house has wide frieze with dec- orative corbels that returns on the gable ends. Windows are 8/1 double hung with a pair of 6/1 smaller windows centered over the front entrance. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to: 1. Frame and roof half of the former commercial addition. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: New Construction: Page 33; Additions: Pages 36-37. SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The style of the proposed addition does not fit with the style of the original house. Previous work was done to return integrity to the home by the removal of the inappropriate commercial ad- dition. Despite the remaining walls of the former commercial addition being from the 1950s, the shallow pitch roof of the proposed addition would not be appropriate and would harm the integrity of the original structure. Based on the information provided prior to this public hearing, Staff make an UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDA - TION. 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 MAP OF THE AREA — Google Maps view of the subject area. SATELLITE IMAGERY — Imagery from 2025. Thursday, February 26, 2026 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. 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, February 26, 2026 2 Property Information Property Address for Proposed Work:721 Lincoln Way E Property City South Bend Property Zip Code 46601 Property Owner Information:David Maldonado 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 Contractor Information owner courtyard David Maldonado Contractor Phone Number ( Description of Proposed Work: Frame wall and roof system to existing 9'4" brick walls. Add bedrooom, closet and bathroom. 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. Quote/Evaluation(s) by Repair Professional (Optional): IMG_5825.jpeg 2.44 MB IMG_5823.jpeg 2.4 MB 3 IMG_5824.jpeg 2.54 MB Photographs: 2.94 MB 2.94 MB 3.84 MB 5.62 MB Payment Invoice ID # INV-000222 4 Payment Method Pay in Person 5