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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3. 1031 East Jefferson Boulevard_COA 2026-0330 PACKETHISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Ph: 574-235-9371 | hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov | www.southbendin.gov/HPC STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: April 6, 2026 Application Number: 2026-0330 Property Location: 1031 East Jefferson Boulevard Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Free Classic / 1899 / Dirham & Schneider Property Owner: Don and Cathy Dietz Landmark or District Designation: Local Landmark, Ord. #9209-2001 Rating: Outstanding DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: This is a 3 story irregular plan gable front house on stone founda- tion with 1/1 double hung wood windows with aluminum storm windows. Third story has diamond pattern upper sash windows. House has wood clapboard siding with shingles in the gables and a slate roof. A porch spans the full width of the front with groups of 2-3 doric columns supporting a shallow pitch roof. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to: 1) Replace existing slate roof on main house with architectural asphalt shingle and pertinent repairs. Replace exist- ing 3-tab shingle on carriage house with architectural shingle and pertinent repairs. 2) Add Larson Clearview Storm doors on front entrance and side entrance. Administratively Approved 3) Remove dying maple tree from the front lawn of the carriage house (123 South Eddy Street) and replace with Dogwood. Administratively Approved STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Doors: Pages 10-11; Roof, Gutters/Downspouts, Soffits: Pages 19-21; Site Projects: Pages 22-24. SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The cost to replace the roof with true slate is cost prohibitive at twice the cost of synthetic slate. Synthetic slate is approximately 50% more than architectural shingles. Due to the active leak- ing of the current roof and the prohibitive costs of true or synthetic slate, architectural shingles are an acceptable option. The roof could always be returned to true or synthetic slate at a future date. Based on all the information available prior to this public hearing, staff make a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION. Prepared by Ross Van Overberghe, Historic Preservation Administrator HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Ph: 574-235-9371 | hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov | www.southbendin.gov/HPC MAP OF THE AREA — Google Maps view of the subject area. SATELLITE IMAGERY — Imagery from 2021 Monday, March 30, 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 Monday, March 30, 2026 2 Property Information Property Address for Proposed Work:1031 E Jefferson Blvd Property City South Bend Property Zip Code 46617 Property Owner Information:Don and Cathy Dietz Owner Email Owner Address 1031 E Jefferson Blvd 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):Roofs Windows, Siding, Doors Contractor Information Erie Home Roofing Eric Ritter Contractor Phone Number (574) 309-4577 Description of Proposed Work: Replace existing slate roof on main house with architectural asphalt shingle and pertinent repairs. Replace existing 3 tab shingle on carriage house with architectural shingle and pertinent repairs. Add Larson Clearview Storm doors on front entrance and side entrance. Remove Maple tree in front of carriage house and replace with dogwood. (See email for application amendment request from owner) 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:Roofs, Windows, Siding, Doors 3 April 3, 2026 MA Rec. No. 384902 $20.00 Overhead View of Proposed Project Location(s):PDF Overhead.pdf Elevations (Existing and Proposed New): PDF Front Elevation.pdf Quote/Evaluation(s) by Repair Professional (Optional): PDF Roofing Quotes_7937.pdf Photographs: 594.78 KB Payment Invoice ID # INV-000232 Payment Method Pay in Person 4 2 Imagery ©2026 Airbus, Map data ©2026 Google 20 ft