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HomeMy WebLinkAbout605 Portage Avenue_AA 2026-0824Sarah 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: Lift front steps as needed and rebuild support beneath. Reset existing steps and seal seams and joints. Re point stones on shoulder walls of front steps. I-FIX-BRICKS LLC, Contractor for the following location: 605 PORTAGE AVE South Bend, IN, 46616 Chapin Park Application No. 2026-0824 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:Georgina Horton CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY: Ross Van Overberghe Historic Preservation Specialist 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 8/24/2026DATE CERTIFICATE TAKES FORCE:8/24/2027DATE CERTIFICATE EXPIRES: Ord No. 9574-05 Chapin Park ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL Monday, August 24, 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, August 24, 2026 2 Proper ty Information Property Address for Proposed Work:605 Portage Ave Property City South Bend Property Zip Code 46616 Property Owner Information:FIRE Inc 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 I-Fix-Bricks Masonry Repair-Front Steps Area Imrick Kuric Contractor Phone Number (574) 312-0585 Contractor Email rickkuric1911@gmail.com Description of Proposed Work: Description Front steps have slumped down due to deterioration of the support under the steps over time. Front steps to be lifted as needed and new support laid up/poured under steps to stabilize them. Step seams to be sealed with appropriate caulk/sealant along seams to prevent water intrusion/damage to new support. Equipment to be brought to site to lift stair sections. Panels to be used to cover path to emplace equipment. Tuckpointing to be done around step area where mortar has broken away. Tuckpointing to be done around side pillars of back step area as well to stabilize them. Effected areas to be covered up while work is performed. Good cleanup after job is completed. Labor Total: $2,850.00 Materials/Rentals used Concrete, masonry support materials Lifting equipment Mortar, sealant/caulk Tarps, covers Tool allotment Gas allotment Specification of Material via Manufacture Brochure:PDF Families First Cen….pdf 3 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): PDF Families First Center_Georgina Hor….pdf Photographs: 965.78 KB 969.8 KB 4 1.15 MB 1006.21 KB Payment Invoice ID # INV-000276 Payment Method Pay via Card or PayPal 5 I-Fix-Bricks For: Families First Center (Georgina Horton)Construction Bid Job Name: Masonry Repair-Front Steps Area Work to be Performed at: 605 Portage Ave, 415 Navarre South Bend Matthew 13:44 Phone: 574-900-1097 (owner) I-Fix-Bricks LLC Veteran Owned I-Fix-Bricks LLC Business Location: Fully Insured PO Box 351 521 E Lincoln Ave. Suite L , Goshen, IN 46528 Quality Workmanship Cromwell IN Phone: 574-312-0585 Thank you for your business! 46732 Email: ifixbricks2@gmail.com Description Amount Front steps have slumped down due to deterioration of the support under the steps over time. Front steps to be lifted as needed and new support laid up/poured under steps to stabilize them. Step seams to be sealed with appropriate caulk/sealant along seams to prevent water intrusion/damage to new support. Equipment to be brought to site to lift stair sections. Panels to be used to cover path to emplace equipment. Tuckpointing to be done around step area where mortar has broken away. Tuckpointing to be done around side pillars of back step area as well to stabilize them. Effected areas to be covered up while work is performed. Good cleanup after job is completed. Labor Total: $2,850.00 Materials/Rentals used Concrete, masonry support materials Lifting equipment Mortar, sealant/caulk Tarps, covers Tool allotment Gas allotment Materials Total: $1,350.67 Invoice Total: $4,200.67 Deposit Received Amount due upon completion $4,200.67 *During a repair project there may be additional work required due to unforeseen conditions, details not noticed at the onset of said project or change orders initiated by the customer. Any and all additional work encountered or initiated will only be performed once scope and price are agreed upon by the customer and I-Fix-Bricks LLC * Upon completion of work to be performed, payment is to be given directly to Imrich Kuric or through USPS/online payment options (Square, Venmo, Cashapp, PayPal) * Make all payments out to I-Fix-Bricks LLC * Customers using credit card for payment will pay any related processing fees (≥3.5% of transaction) * Failure to pay invoice in a timely manner may incur penalty fees from 15%-25% daily * All county/city permits to be obtained by general contractor/customer prior to work being performed * I-Fix-Bricks LLC is not liable to pay for any materials ordered prior to this agreement * Work Guaranteed against faulty workmanship, 'Acts of God' not included* Thank you for your business!