Encroachment - Revised Approved - Linda DeCicco - 828 Park Avenue

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1316 COUNTY -CITY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SOUTH BEND. INDIANA 46601-1830 CITY OF SOUTH BEND PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS December 13, 2016 Linda DeCicco 515 Benton St. Mishawaka, IN 46545 PHONE 574/235-9251 FAx 574/235-9171 RE: Revised Approval - Encroachment into Public Right -of -Way — 828 Park Avenue Dear Ms. DeCicco: The Board of Public Works, at its meeting held on December 13, 2016, reviewed their previous recommendation regarding the installation of a Historical Marker marking the birthplace of poet Kenneth Rexroth in the tree lawn at 828 Park Avenue. The Board's previous recommendation was to work with Jitin Kain, Deputy Director of Public Works on a smaller sign. After review, Mr. Kam submitted a memo to the Board of Public Works stating historical markers are the same standard size across Indiana and there is no precedent for a smaller historical marker. Documentation was also submitted showing examples of historical markers on residential property. Therefore, this encroachment was approved for placement of a standard size historical marker in the tree lawn parallel to the street, subject to the improvements not becoming a safety hazard. Enclosed please find a copy of the approved memo from Mr. Kain. The encroachment will be permitted to remain and continue until such time as the Board of Public Works of the City of South Bend shall determine that such encroachment is in any way impairing or interfering with the highway or with the free and safe flow of traffic thereon. Said encroachment shall not in any way prejudice or preclude the City's rights with respect to the future use of that portion of the right-of-way. If you have any further questions regarding this matter, please call this office at (574) 235- 9251. Sincerely, Linda M. Martin, Clerk Enclosure c: Jim Markle, Building Department GARY A. GILOT SUZANNA M. FRITZBERG ELIZABETH A. MARADIK JAMES A. MUELLER THERESE J. DORAU