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APPENDIX B —1 historicpreservation co ission of south bend and st. joseph county ROOM 1123 COUNTY CITY BUILDING south bend, indiana 46601 (219) 284-9798 March 16, 1988 STAFF REPORT 12594 S.R. 23 Granger, IN 46530 PROPOSAL The owner is seeking approval of new elevations for the retail center east of the Goff house and barn. The retail center was originally approved March 16, 1987. The building size and placement on the site is unchanged from the original plan. The building's height is approximately 25 feet at the 1st floor peal; and 34 feet at the 2nd floor peak. In comparison the height of the barn is approximately 24 feet. The surface material is rough sawn fir siding. The siding is vertically oriented on the sides and rear, but horizontally oriented on the front (north) elevation. The front elevation is accented by brick veneer below the window sill line. The owner proposes two options regarding the 2nd floor apartment: Option 1 includes a 2nd floor apartment partially visible to the street. Option 2 deletes the 2nd floor apartment. In addition, the owner wishes to reaffirm the HPC's approval of the changes to the barn. The HPC approved the tentative plans for the barn, asking for more definite drawings in January 28, 1987. The work has not been completed, and the C of A six month time limit has expired. STANDARDS Renovations and additions Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that does not disrupt the visible unity or overall appearance of the site. The proportions, materials, and ratios of the existing structures should be carried through in the additions. RECOMMENDATION ON The new elevations have design characteristics similar to that of the previously approved landscape building and the barn, an important factor in creating a visual unity between the new and the original buildings. However, the new elevations show a different orientation of the siding_ material on the front elevation versus the other elevations. Visual consistency and unity is an important factor in the design of the neiki building itself. The orientation of the siding material should be consistent on all elevations of the retail structure. The front