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,a ffi �1 CITY OF SOUTH BF4ND <br /> ,l AND ST. JOSEPH Couxiv <br /> HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION <br /> August 20, 2025 <br /> South Bend Common Council Filed in Clerk's Office <br /> 227 West Jefferson Blvd <br /> Suite 441S MG 2 0 2025 <br /> South Bend, IN 46601 <br /> Bianca Tirado <br /> City Clerk, South Bend, IN <br /> Dear Council Members, <br /> At its meeting on August 18, 2025,the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St.Joseph County, <br /> the Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposed ordinance which will adjust the legal boundaries of <br /> the Local Historic Landmark at 528 South Eddy Street.This property was designated as a Local Historic Landmark <br /> in 2000 under Ordinance No. 9098-2000. <br /> The intent of the original Ordinance was to protect the historic Thomas Jefferson School building. However, <br /> because the legal description encompassed the entire 19.96-acre parcel, other structures and improvements not <br /> originally intended for designation were also given landmark status. <br /> At the public hearing, representatives of the South Bend Community School Corporation spoke in favor of the <br /> proposed ordinance adjusting the legal description. None spoke in opposition. Following discussion by the <br /> Historic Preservation Commission, Commissioner David Wyncott introduced a motion to favorably recommend <br /> the proposed ordinance to the Common Council.The motion passed with five votes in favor,one opposed,and <br /> one abstention. <br /> Accordingly, the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St.Joseph County favorably recommends <br /> this proposed Ordinance to the Common Council.A copy of the favorable staff report presented at the August <br /> 18 public hearing is enclosed.Staff to the Commission remain available to answer any questions that may arise. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Ross Van Overberghe Kate Himick <br /> Historic Preservation Administrator Historic Preservation Specialist <br /> rvoverberghe@southbendin.gov khimick@southbendin.gov <br /> S..RAH ANDREWS A CERTIFIED LOCAL. GOVERNMENT Ross VAN OVERBERGHE <br /> PRESIDENT OF T.. NAT::NAL PARK SERV:_E HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADMINISTRATOR <br /> EXCELLENCE ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION INCLUSION EMPOWERMENT <br /> 14005 County-City Building 227 W.Jefferson Blvd. South Bend.Indiana 46601 p 574.235.9371 f 574.235.9201 southbendin.gov <br />