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Home My WebLink About2022-07-11 FINAL Agenda Notice & PacketOFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK DAWN M. JONES, CITY CLERK MEMORANDUM TO: MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: DAWN M. JONES, CITY CLERK DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2022 SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE The following Common Council Committee Meetings have been scheduled for Monday, July 11, 2022: Council Chambers 4th Floor County-City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 The Council Chambers will be Open to the Public or Members of the Public May Attend this Meeting Virtually via Microsoft Teams Meeting app here: https://tinyurl.com/07112022CC. 4:00 P.M. RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS CHAIRPERSON, WHITE 1. Bill No. 22-32 Resolution to Enter Negotiations for the Use of Underutilized School Buildings 4:10 P.M. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CHAIRPERSON, TOMAS-MORGAN 1. Bill No. 22-31 Approving and Adopting Northwest Neighborhood Site 4:20 P.M. HEALTH & PUBLIC SAFETY CHAIRPERSON, WAX 1. Bill No. 16-22 Amending Chapter 19, Article 8, Sec. 2. Bill No. 17-22 Amending Chapter 16, Article 8, Sec. 4:40 P.M. ZONING & ANNEXATION CHAIRPERSON, HAMANN 1. Bill No. 23-22 Ordinance for the Proposed Special Exception Use at 223 N. Lafayette 2. Bill No. 30-22 Amending the Zoning Ordinance for Property Located at 1335 E. Ireland & 4427 South Brookton INFORMAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL VICE-PRESIDENT, NIEZGODSKI 1. Discussion of Council Agenda 2. Update Announcements 3. Adjournment cc: Mayor James Mueller Committee Meeting List Media NOTICE FOR HEARING AND SIGHT-IMPAIRED PERSONS Auxiliary Aid or Other Services may be Available upon Request at No Charge. Please give Reasonable Advance Request when Possible South Bend Common Council Meeting Agenda Monday, July 11, 2022 7:00 PM Due to Executive Order by Indiana Governor Holcomb, the South Bend Common Council meeting will be open to the public at the Council Chambers on the 4th floor of the County-City Building, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601 or available by way of a virtual meeting using the Microsoft Teams Meeting App. Public access to the meeting can be granted by this Microsoft Teams Link: https://tinyurl.com/07112022SBCC 1. INVOCATION MINISTER KENNETH HARDY – ST PAUL BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. REPORT FROM SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES 5. SPECIAL BUSINESS 6.REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES 7.COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BILL NO. 16-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 1, DIVISION 2, SECTIONS 19-9, 19-18, 19-19, 19-20, 19-21 AND 19-22 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE TEXT CHANGES 17-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE 8, SECTIONS 16-54, 16-57, AND 16-59 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE TEXT CHANGES 23-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 223 N. LAFAYETTE BLVD. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 30-22 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1335 EAST IRELAND AND 4427 SOUTH BROOKTON, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 5 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 8.RISE AND REPORT 9.REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED 10.BILLS ON THIRD READING BILL NO. 16-22 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 1, DIVISION 2, SECTIONS 19-9, 19-18, 19-19, 19-20, 19-21 AND 19-22 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE TEXT CHANGES 17-22 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 1, DIVISION 2, SECTIONS 19-9, 19-18, 19-19, 19-20, 19-21 AND 19-22 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE TEXT CHANGES 23-22 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 223 N. LAFAYETTE BLVD. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 30-22 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1335 EAST IRELAND AND 4427 SOUTH BROOKTON, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 5 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 11. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 22-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE NEAR WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN 22-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, URGING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND THE SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE USE OF UNDERUTILIZED SCHOOL CORPORATION BUILDINGS BY SOUTH BEND RESIDENTS 12. BILLS OF FIRST READING BILL NO. 31-22 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 914 SHERMAN AVE COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 32-22 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 316 N. OLVIE ST. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 33-22 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1908 E CALVERT ST. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 3 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 34-22 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTIONS 2-12.1(a) AND 2.21.1.2(b)(3) and (4), OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE RESIDENCY RESTRICTION OF YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS JOYELLE MCSWEENEY V. HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE APPEAL OF THE DENIAL OF CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS # 2022- 0223 14. NEW BUSINESS 15. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR 16. ADJOURNMENT Notice for Hearing and Sight Impaired Persons: Auxiliary aid or other services are available upon request at no charge. Please give reasonable advance request if and when possible. 2022 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev. 05-17-2022) COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities of the Department of Community Investment. This Committee reviews all real and personal tax abatement requests and works closely with the Business Development Team. Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Eli Wax, Member Henry Davis, Jr., Vice-Chairperson Kaine Kanczuzewski, Citizen Member Thomas Kurzhal, Citizen Member COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities of the Engagement and Economic Empowerment, Neighborhood Development, and Community Resources Teams within the City’s Department of CI and is charged with facilitating partnerships and ongoing communications with other public and private entities operating within the City. Troy Warner, Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member Eli Wax, Vice-Chairperson Lori K. Hamann, Member Citizen Member COUNCIL RULES COMMITTEE Oversees the regulations governing the overall operation of the Common Council, as well as all matters of public trust. Its duties are set forth in detail in Section 2-10.1 of the South Bend Municipal Code. Sharon L. McBride, Member Eli Wax, Member Sheila Niezgodski, Member HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities performed by the Fire and Police Departments, EMS, Department of Code Enforcement, ordinance violations, and related health and public safety matters. Eli Wax, Chairperson Troy Warner, Member Karen L. White, Vice-Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Desmont Upchurch, Citizen Member INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE- Innovation Oversees the various activities of the City’s Department of Innovation, which includes the Divisions of Information Technology and 311 so that the City of South Bend remains competitive and on the cutting edge of developments in this area. Reviewing and proposing upgrades to computer systems and web sites, developing availability and access to GIS data and related technologies are just some of its many activities. Rachel Tomas Morgan, Chairperson Canneth Lee, Member Lori K. Hamann, Vice-Chairperson Scott Matthew Coats, Citizen Member Maria Gibbs, Citizen Member PARC COMMITTEE- Venues Parks and Arts (Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment) Oversees the various activities of the Century Center, College Football Hall of Fame, Four Winds Stadium, Morris Performing Arts Center, Studebaker National Museum, South Bend Regional Museum of Art, Potawatomi Zoo, My SB Trails, DTSB relations, and the many recreational and leisure activities offered by the Department of Venues Parks and Arts. Canneth Lee, Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Chris Hagstrom-Jones, Citizen Member Citizen Member PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Oversees the activities performed by the Department of Administration and Finance, and reviews all proposed salaries, budgets, appropriations, and other fiscal matters, as well as personnel policies, health benefits and related matters. Sheila Niezgodski, Chairperson Troy Warner, Member Eli Wax, Vice-Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., Member Rachel Tomas Morgan, Member Aaron Steiner, Citizen Member PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities performed by the Building Department, the Department of Publi c Works and related public works and property vacation issues. Sheila Niezgodski, Chairperson Karen L. White, Member Lori K. Hamann, Vice-Chairperson Carl Littrell, Citizen Member Jason Piontek, Citizen Member RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE Oversees the various activities and issues related to neighborhood development and enhancement. Karen L. White, Chairperson Henry Davis, Jr., Member Canneth Lee, Vice-Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Amika Micou, Citizen Member Citizen Member UTILITIES COMMITTEE Oversees the activities of all enterprise entities including but not limited to the Bureau of Waterworks, Bureau of Sewers, and all related matters. Henry Davis, Jr., Chairperson Eli Wax, Member Troy Warner, Vice-Chairperson Lori K. Hamann, Member Citizen Member Citizen Member ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE Oversees the activities related to the Board of Zoning Appeals, recommendations from the Area Plan Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission, as well as all related matters addressing annexation and zoning. Lori K. Hamann, Chairperson Sheila Niezgodski, Member Henry Davis, Jr., Vice-Chairperson Karen L. White, Member James Snodgrass, Citizen Member SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES Reviews the minutes prepared by the Office of the City Clerk of the regular, special, and informal meetings of the Common Council and makes a recommendation on their approval/modification to the Council. Troy Warner, Member Eli Wax, Member 2022 COMMON COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES (Rev.01-06-2022) CANNETH LEE, 1ST District Council Member Chairperson, Committee of the Whole PARC Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Vice-Chairperson Information & Technology Committee, Member Community Relations Committee, Member HENRY DAVIS, JR. 2nd District Council Member Utilities Committee, Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member Community Investment Committee, Vice-Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Vice-Chairperson PARC Committee, Member SHARON L. MCBRIDE, 3rd District Council Member President Council Rules Committee, Member TROY WARNER, 4TH District Council Member Community Relations Committee, Chairperson Health & Public Safety Committee, Member Utilities Committee, Vice-Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member PARC Committee, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on the Minutes, Member ELI WAX, 5TH District Council Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Chairperson Utilities, Member Community Relations, Vice-Chairperson Sub-Committee on Minutes, Member Personnel & Finance, Vice-Chairperson Council Rules Committee, Member Committee Investment, Member SHEILA NIEZGODSKI, 6TH District Council Member Vice-President Personnel & Finance Committee, Chairperson Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation, Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member Council Rules Committee, Member RACHEL TOMAS MORGAN, AT LARGE Council Member Information & Technology Committee, Chairperson PARC Committee, Member Community Investment Committee, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee, Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Member KAREN L. WHITE, AT LARGE Council Member Residential Neighborhoods Committee, Chairperson Public Works & Property Vacation, Member Health & Public Safety Committee, Vice-Chairperson Zoning & Annexation Committee, Member LORI K. HAMANN, AT LARGE Council Member Zoning & Annexation Committee, Chairperson Community Relations Committee, Member Public Works & Property Vacation, Vice-Chairperson Utilities Committee, Member Information & Technology Committee, Vice-Chairperson Sharon L. McBride President Sheila Niezgodski Vice-President Canneth Lee Chairperson, Committee of the Whole Canneth Lee First District Henry Davis, Jr. Second District Sharon L. McBride Third District Troy \Varner Fourth District Eli Wax Fifth District Sheila Niezgodski Si.xth District Karen L. White At Large Rachel Tomas Morgan At Large Lori K. Hamann At Large City of South Bend Common Council 441 County-City Builcling • 227 \\'. Jefferson Blvd South Bend, Incliana 46601 South Bend Common Council 4 th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 4660 I April 6, 2022 574)235-9321 Fax (574) 235-9173 TDD (574) 235-5567 http:/ /www.southbendin.gov Filed in Clerk's Office 2022 / DAWI'· VI t,ES CITY CLERK. OU n"' BEND IN •--•------ I Re AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 1, DIVISION 2, SECTIONS 19-9, 19-18, 19-19, 19-20, 19-21 AND 19-22 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE TEXT CHANGES Dear Council Members: Chapter 19 of the South Bend Municipal Code contains provisions whereby the Board of Park Commissioners has exclusive jurisdiction and authority regarding the removal of dead and diseased trees or portions thereof, which constitute a menace to public safety and health wherever located within the City. This authority is not limited to City-owned property or public rights- of-way. Yet we continue to see trees and shrubs in our neighborhoods which pose many different kinds of threats, both to public safety and to economic development. The purpose of these amendments is to change the discretionary authority of the Board to mandatory duties. The amendments also set more specific and mandatory time limits for notices to landowners and for remediation of the conditions. We hope that these amendments result in safer, more attractive neighborhoods which, in turn, will spur economic development. We ask that this ordinance be given first reading on Monday, April 11, 2022, and assigned to the PARC and Residential Neighborhoods, jointly, for further proceedings. Thank you for your consideration. BILL NO. 16-22 S-UT Q City of SouthBendpd, 574) 235-9331 Fax(574) 335-9173 Common Council T'DD (574)235-5567 MACE ; r http://www.southbendin.gov 441 County-City-Building• 227 W.,Jefferson Blvd South Bend,Indiana 46601 I80- Sincerely yours, Henry Davis, Jr., South Bend Common Council, Second District Lori K. Hamann., South Bend Common Council, Member At Large Filed in Clerk's Office APR i) 202z DAWN M.JONES CITY CLERK,SOUTH BEND, IN LFd in Clerk's Office BILL NO. 16-22 t PR 0 6 202Z ORDINANCE NO.ECLERK. SOUTH BEND, IN AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19,ARTICLE 1, DIVISION 2, SECTIONS 19-9, 19-18, 19-19, 19- 20, 19-21 AND 19-22 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE TEXT CHANGES STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The South Bend Municipal Code contains provisions whereby the Board of Park Commissioners has exclusive jurisdiction and authority regarding the removal of dead and diseased trees or portions thereof, which constitute a menace to public safety and health wherever located within the City. The purpose of these amendments is to change the discretionary authority of the Board to mandatory duties. The amendments also set more specific and mandatory time limits for notices to landowners and for remediation of the conditions. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, as follows: Section I. Chapter 19, Article 1, Division 2, Section 19-9 is hereby amended to read: Sec. 19-9.Jurisdiction of Board of Park Commissioners.) The Board of Park Commissioners shall have the exclusive jurisdiction and authority to do the following: 1) Order, control and regulate the sodding, seeding and maintenance of lawns and the maintaining, planting and removal of trees and shrubs upon, along or within the limits of the public streets, tree and lawn areas,parks and other public places of the City; 2) Order, control and regulate the removal of dead and diseased trees or portions thereof, which constitute a menace to public safety and health wherever located within the City; 3) Adopt and enforce rules, regulations and specifications relative to paragraphs (1) and 2) of this section; and State law reference(s)—Powers of Board of Park Commissioners in certain cities, IC 36-10-4-9. 4) Regulate and prescribe the terms and conditions upon which permits for the maintaining, planting and removal of trees and shrubs shall be issued. Section II. Chapter 19, Article 1, Division 2, Section 19-18 is hereby amended to read: Sec. 19-18. Trimming trees overhanging streets; notice; manner. a) All trees and shrubs which overhang a street within the City, whether located on tree and lawn areas or on the abutting lots, shall be trimmed either by the Board of Park Commissioners or by the owners of the abutting lots upon the order of the Board. b) The trimming shall be done within the period specified in the notice given by the Board to the owners, as provided in section 19-2 1; provided, however, such period shall not be less than ten (10) days or more than fifteen days. c) Overhanging trees shall be trimmed so that there is a clear space of ten(10) feet above the surface of the curb and in such a manner as not to obstruct the view of any streetlight, traffic sign, signal device or street intersection. Section III. Chapter 19, Article 1, Division 2, Section 19-19 is hereby amended to read: Sec. 19-19. Removal of hazardous trees by property owner; order,notice; emergency removal. a) Every owner of real estate within the City shall remove or trim any tree or shrub or any part thereof located on such real estate or in the tree and lawn area in front of such real estate which may be dead, diseased, unsightly, in a condition which is injurious or detrimental to the public health and safety or the growth of adjacent trees or which may project over the public street on which such real estate abuts in such manner as to obstruct the free passage of pedestrians and vehicular traffic on such public streets. b) The Board of Park Commissioners shall have the power and the authority to order and require such owner to remove any such tree or shrub by first causing notice to be served on such owner in the manner provided in section 19-21 not less than ten(10) days or more than fifteen(15) days prior to the time designated in such notice for the removal or trimming of such tree or shrub. c) In case of an immediate necessity for any such removal or trimming by reason of storm, other emergency, or public health and safety, such removal or trimming may be done by the Board of Park Commissioners or its Superintendent of Parks, and no notice whatever need be given thereof. Section IV. Chapter 19, Article 1, Division 2, Section 19-20 is hereby amended to read: Sec. 19-20. Work performed by City upon noncompliance with order; assessment of costs; lien; foreclosure. a) In the event abutting owners fail to comply with orders of the Board within the period granted, the Board shall perform such work with its own forces and employees within ten 10) days. The actual cost of such work, which shall not exceed the above-mentioned estimate, shall be assessed against the abutting lots of such owners. The Board shall notify such owners of the cost and assessment of such work. b) The cost and assessment shall constitute a lien on the abutting lots and shall be payable, without notice, at the Office of the City Treasurer at the next regular taxpaying time after notice has been given of such costs and assessments. If such amount is not paid when due, it shall be enforceable by foreclosure in the same manner as the assessments made for street and sidewalk improvements in cities of the first class. The amount of such costs and assessments shall become a part of the funds of the Board when collected. Section V. Chapter 19, Article 1, Division 2, Section 19-21 is hereby amended to read: Sec. 19-21. Service of notice; commencement of specified time period. a) All notices provided for in this article, except notices provided for in section 19-16 for hearing on resolutions, shall be served upon any real estate owner who is a resident of the City by reading such notice to him or leaving a correct copy thereof at such owner's last known place of residence. If such owner is not a resident of the City, then notice may be served by sending a correct copy thereof by registered mail, addressed to such owner at his last known mailing address for personal delivery on such owner, with a return receipt. If the residence or address of such owner is unknown or cannot be ascertained, then notice may be served by reading such notice to an adult resident of the premises, leaving a correct copy thereof with an adult resident of the premises, or by publishing such notice once each week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a daily newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the English language in the City. b) The period specified in the notice shall be deemed to commence with the day following the date of the service of such notice, as shown by return of service which shall be made on such notice or by such registered mail return receipt or with the day following the seventh day after the last publication. Section VI. Chapter 19, Article 1, Division 2, Section 19-22 is hereby amended to read: Sec. 19-22. Recovery of costs for work performed by City. a) If any owner of real estate fails to comply with the orders issued either by the Board or the Superintendent of Parks under the provisions of this article, within the period of time specified in such orders, except such resolutions, orders and notices as may be issued under section 19-16, the work required by such orders may be done by the Board with its own employees within ten(10) days. b) The Board shall keep an accurate account of the costs and expenses of doing such work. The costs and expenses shall be recovered and collected by a suit in the name of the City or by such other action or procedure as provided by law, including,but not limited to, the filing of a mechanic's lien. SECTION VII. This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage by this Common Council, approval by the Mayor, and any publication required by law. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana this day of 92022. Sharon McBride, President South Bend Common Council ATTEST: Dawn M. Jones, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the City for his approval on the day of 2022, at o'clock M. Dawn M. Jones, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Having examined the foregoing Ordinance, I do now, as the Mayor of the City of South Bend, approve said Ordinance and return the same to the Clerk of the City of South Bend this day of 2022. James Mueller, Mayor City of South Bend Sharon L. McBridePresidentSheilaNiezgodskiVice-PresidentCannethLeeChairperson, Committeeofthe \'\lholeCannethLeeFirstDistrictHemyDavis, Jr. Second DistrictSharonL. McBrideThirdDistrictTroyWarnerFourthDistrictEliWaxFifthDistrictSheilaNiezgodskiSi..xthDistrictKarenL. \'v'hiteAtLargeRachelTomasMorganAtLargeLoriK. HamannAtLarge City of South Bend Common Council 4--1-1 County-City Building• 22.7 \\' . .Jefferson BlvdSouthBend, Indiana --1-6601 South Bend Common Council 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 April 6, 2022 ( 57--1-) 235-9321Fax (574) 235-9173TDD (574) 235-5567http:/ /www.southbendin.gov Re AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE 8, SECTIONS 16-54, 16-57, AND 16-59 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE TEXT CHANGES Dear Council Members: Chapter 16 of the South Bend Municipal Code contains provisions by which the Board of Public Works and the Department of Code Enforcement have the authority, under specified circumstances, to abate nuisances, including the removal of "weeds and rank vegetation." If the landowner or other person entitles to exclusive possession failsto comply with a notice to abate a nuisance, including the cutting of grass and weeds and removal of weeds or rank vegetation, the Board of Public Works and the Department of Code Enforcement or its designee may enter the property and abate the violation. The purpose of these amendments is to change the discretionary authority of the Board of Public Works and the Department of Code Enforcement to mandatory duties. Nuisances occur on private property. We continue to see conditions including overgrown vegetation in our neighborhoods which pose many different kinds of threats, both to public safetyand to economic development. We hope that these amendments result in safer, more attractive neighborhoods which, in turn, will spur economic development. We ask that this ordinance be given first reading on Monday, April 11, 2022, and assigned to the Health and Public Safety Committee, for further proceedings. Thank you for your consideration. Filed in Clerk's Office APR O 6 2022 DAWN M. JONESCITYCLERK, SOUTH BEND IN--I BILL NO. 17-22 UT 401d\ City of South Bend 574)235-9321 Fax(574)235-9173 tv Common Council TDD(574)235-5567 http://www.southbendin.gov 441 County-City Building• 227 W. I efferson Blvd 865-- South Bend,Indiana 46601 I Sincerely yours, Henry Davis,Jr., South Bend Common Council, Second District Lori K. Hamann., South Bend Common Council, Member At Large Filed in Clerk's Office APR 1) F 2022 DAWN M.JONES CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND,IN Filed in Clerk's Office BILL NO. 17-22 APR 0 9- `1.027_ ORDINANCE NO. DAWN ,M JONES CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE 8, SECTIONS 16-54, 16-57, AND 16-59 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO MAKE TEXT CHANGES STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The South Bend Municipal Code contains provisions whereby the Board of Public Works and the Department of Code Enforcement has the authority, under specified circumstances, to abate nuisances, including the removal of"weeds and rank vegetation." If the landowner or other person entitles to exclusive possession fails to comply with a notice to abate a nuisance or remove from and real or personal property within the City weeds or rank vegetation, the Department of Code Enforcement or its designee may enter the property and abate the violation. The purpose of these amendments is to change the discretionary authority of the Board of Public Works and the Department of Code Enforcement to mandatory duties. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, as follows: Section I. Chapter 16, Article 8, Section 16-54 is hereby amended to read: Sec. 16-54. Citations. When a public nuisance is found to exist and after all persons known to have a substantial interest in the property have been given reasonable opportunity to bring property into compliance and have not done so, the Board of Public Works or its designee shallrequest that a Neighborhood Code Enforcement officer issue a city ordinance violation citation to the record owner of the property or to the person shown to have right of exclusive possession of the property. Such citation shall impose a fine in conformance with Section 16-61, below. Each subsequent day of violation shall be considered a separate violation for which a citation may be issued. Section II. Chapter 16, Article 8, Section 16-57 is hereby amended to read: See. 16-57. Abatement by City. Upon the failure, neglect or refusal of any party to whom notice to abate a nuisance has been given under Section 16-55 or whenever a nuisance exists which creates a health or safety hazard requiring immediate abatement in order to protect public health or safety, the Board of Public Works or its designee shall abate the nuisance,keeping accurate account of all costs, and bill them to the record owner or to the person shown to have the right of exclusive possession of the property. Appropriate legal action may be taken to collect such costs if they remain unpaid forty-five (45) days after the billing date. Unpaid costs may be made a lien against the property. Section III. Chapter 16, Article 8, Section 16-59 is hereby amended to read: Sec. 16-59. Removal of vegetation. a) Definitions. As used in this section, "weeds and rank vegetation" means grass and weeds over nine(9) inches high, but not including small trees and bushes. b) Notice. The Department of Code Enforcement shall give forty-eight(48)hours' notice, in writing, to remove from any real or personal property within the City weeds and rank vegetation. Such notice shall be given to the owner of record or their agent and to any tenant or occupant of the property upon which the weeds and rank vegetation exists. Notice to the record owner may be mailed to the last known address of the record owner. Notice to any tenant or occupant may be given by posting the same in a prominent place upon the premises where the weeds and rank vegetation exists. c) Failure to comply. Upon a failure to comply with a notice issued pursuant to subsection(b), the Department of Code Enforcement or an entity acting on behalf of the Department of Code Enforcement shall enter upon the property to abate the violation of this section by cutting the weeds and rank vegetation. d) Bill issued to record owner. In the event the Department of Code Enforcement or an entity acting on its behalf is forced to remove the weeds and rank vegetation; the Department of Code Enforcement shall issue a bill to the record owner of the property or to the person shown to have the right of exclusive possession of the property. The bill shall include removal costs as well as any administrative costs incurred in the certification. e) Appeals. Any appeal of either the removal notice or the bill must be made in writing within ten (10) days of the date of the document being appealed. The appeal must be in writing and must be filed with the Director of the Department of Code Enforcement. If a written appeal is filed with the Department of Code Enforcement,the matter shall be scheduled for a hearing before the hearing authority and a hearing shall be held pursuant to IC 36-7-9. The hearing authority's order regarding this appeal is considered final from the date of its issuance and is subject to judicial review pursuant to the provisions of IC 36-7-9-8. f) Failure to pay bill. If the owner fails to pay a bill issued pursuant to this section within the time specified in the bill, or within the time specified in the order if an appeal of the bill was made,the Department of Code Enforcement shall certify to the Auditor of St. Joseph County the amount of the bill, plus any additional administrative costs incurred in the certification. The Auditor of St. Joseph County shall then place the entire amount certified on the tax duplicate for the property affected, and the total amount, including any accrued interest, shall, upon collection,be disbursed to the general fund of the City of South Bend. SECTION IV. This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage by this Common Council, approval by the Mayor, and any publication required by law. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana this day of 2022. Sharon McBride,President Common Council of the City of South Bend ATTEST: Dawn M. Jones, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the City for his approval on the day of 2022, at o'clock M. Dawn M. Jones, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Having examined the foregoing Ordinance, I do now, as the Mayor of the City of South Bend, approve said Ordinance and return the same to the Clerk of the City of South Bend this day of 12022. James Mueller, Mayor City of South Bend City of South Bend BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS June 8, 2022 Honorable Lori Hamann 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Special Exception Use at 223 N Lafayette Blvd. Dear Committee Chair Hamann: Filed in Clerk ·s Office rJ U8 CITY DAWN M. JONESCLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Special Exception Use at the above referenced location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your June 13, 2022, Council meeting and set it for public hearing at your July 11, 2022, Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the July 5, 2022, South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The staff report and recommendation of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the Wednesday following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: Request a Special Exception to allow for the property to operate an automotive detailing shop. The full petition is attached for your reference. Changes may occur between the filing and the public hearing. Any substantial changes will be identified at the Council meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. JiJ1 Rachel Boyles Zoning Specialist CC: Bob Palmer County-City Building I 227 W. Jefferson I South Bend, IN 46601 I 574-235-7627 I www.southbendin.gov/zoning BILL NO. 23-22 Filed in Clerk's Office BILL N0.23_22 N 8 ZQ21 ORDINANCE NO. DAWN M. JONES CITY CLERK, SOUTh BEND, IN AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 223 N. LAFAYETTE BLVD. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Request a Special Exception to allow for the property to operate an automotive detailing shop NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION L The Common Council has provided notice of the hearing on the Petition from the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5-14-1.5-5, requesting that a Special Exception be granted for property located at: 223 N Lafayette Blvd. 71-08-12-105-003.000-026 In order to permit Vehicle Service, Minor SECTION II. Following a presentation by the Petitioner, and after proper public hearing, the Common Council hereby approves the petition of the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION III. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby finds that: 1. The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare; 2. The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of adjacent area of property values therein; 3. The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein; 4. The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan; SECTION IV. Approval is subject to the Petitioner complying with the reasonable conditions, if any, established by the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals which we on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION V. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor, and legal publication, and full execution of any conditions or Commitments placed upon the approval. Sharon McBride, Council President South Bend Common Council Attest: Dawn M. Jones, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the day of 2022, at o'clock . m. m. Dawn M. Jones, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the day of , 2022, at _ o'clock James Mueller, Mayor City of South Bend, Indiana 2- City of South Bend BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Property Information Tax Key Number: 71 -6 D -1z -16 5 - 66 3.6M -©off 6 Address: Z23 N Owner: Ae Il,hi.rte CD/YJ •/$C u Z illmaYr cut/rd r Zoning: Choose the current district ProjectSummary: -;g Aj CUEan& e qe wisps/ bu:I J 11- J,, Af % &sn set ice, Ir1C Amer 1bfh1W3 cord 4Tlerjnf. fNpgi j 0/l/7/Yrj -/fr/ //'t 1. 719 w" /JAC'/r//!fir 1Qs etj uRt 4f- C,iuidR 11ft "I -k $1Yce ifs Akre kir-`l 's a 6Arly br+d ftere ftp Se WJA 1'llr Gamy 7flixt irr' ,i?'se 4&ffdohbY'J• Dowev P( waw , iGpy J Requested Action Special Exception — complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Use requested: Vf4 /c SWV'rCL05 Variance(s) - List variances below, complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Variance(s) requested: ill uY I 72 nsPC rcY c y Required Documents Completed Application (including Criteria for Decision Making and Contact Information) Site Plan drawn to scale Filing Fee SpecPaj Exception - if applicable A Special Exception may only be granted upon making a written determination, based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing. Please address how the project meets the following criteria. 1) The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare, because: Dur Us fre55 rS egmn t-#ej 10 ta)02y Al4 p fo4e Js G1iW)g1ocea(c.vy Jo eeYec y c (jean 0", d rar ec{ s(4u Gi ,d s Cta 6lrtddi(°s. Our Phys iea ( "`le (s Ic9cf, 64 -O en,®(oyeal (Users, and Me (PS ("laeff 2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein, because: eve e'014EW a , 117 e4Space. Wa r dimito O our r ayFtY s 4ecb v /Y Clad +ye have leo kv-&I a ( file CA('(- Of' Yl'9und or f411,S % (moi lcl 41 3) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is neSlocatedandthelandusesauthorizedtherein, because: it e fe rwtnJr e du;ldi Kf bion butl ltd l9 y7 rind ,{ dl nal oL _/ 10#. r ( 7 Lt ed br nitf r (c r o toe f YO nq AN5- 519ac, 1,5 re ifc r %asiOsy o-ander/ _ 4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan, because: 7582p758o }i S 0ec / S Ito 6n nJr /lie bat/ P pl(ii"/t/j `SNr W014`°mqf ^i!nI"/r /!( 61.5^>, ClRd rQ3i/'7AG oil aln new/ Gr,SIId/y %, /sfD/;c '/o;s ow parerr & hccMe wmr%cl 4r Mece, E'Y , l,tseJ 5&,,M EV a•d r fddtarTC df', tae r l ,l,®/. Variances) - If applicable State statutes and the Zoning Ordinance require that certain standards must be met before a variance can be approved. Please address how the project meets the following criteria: 1) The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community, because: 2) The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner, because: 3) The strict application of the terms of this Chapter would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property, because: 4) The variance granted is the minimum necessary, because: 5) The variance does not correct a hardship caused by a former or current owner of the property, because: Property owner(s) of the petition site: Name: Address Name: Address Name: Address: Contact Person: Name: Address: 6 AMYX Phone Number: 6_7Y - p29;? 42de E-mail: 1;rd 1%deluxe Mali P C&—r By signing this petition, the Petitioner/Property Owners of the above described Real Estate acknowledge they are responsible for understanding and complying with the South Bend Zoning Ordinance and any other ordinance governing the property. Failure of staff to notify the petitioner of a requirement does not imply approval or waiver from anything contained within the ordinance. 79)`• The undersigned authorizes the contact person listed above to represent this petition before the South Bend Plan Commission and Common Council and to answer any and all questions related to this petition. Property Owner (s) Signatures: Doa;&;n Envelope ID: DA711982-386A-4[)88-A949-9D9B6AC9A94D I— PLAN COMMISSION Property Information Tax Key Number71-08-12-105-003.000-026 Address:215 N Lafayette Blvd Owner: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE CORP./SCHUR! COMMUNICATIONS INC. Legal Description: LOT B MEDOW REPLAT OF LOTS 380-381 O P SOUTH BEND Project Summary 15e.7 -r3) & i.eriayrtk uc.S fn t947c 6 e. A•r&,CC c dfrtgrr/ Cy1GAglry pi/¢irrScs (o, lJln1 he fn`Lvue Gt5Ye1 yllr le,ilr/;nf r//ey /xG/afu)rd >YL -.i vF/i&IeS ile, p era G -c// e. 1%/tk=t Dc/a;I (rigS t cis -h,e 5T(e /c Cl rpa w.r Jr6lCcil brdfiflt1. 'lhe Syne /usr >17trcl 6.n// xlr/ j0co( k.,,- %G1c7 y&rVerry 73yPa, dr n/4 tte hnplr * hneq apd,,,Y,r )(1e S'r:ee ee,7d a;/ /ry /4Y lfltil'fe_ -'k !Gij. —QF alrntt Ciecrt 6rntl nfvleele,e Requested Action Application includes (check all that apply) Rezoning Current District: Choose the current district Additiona: Districts, if applicable Proposed District Choose the proposed district Additional Districts, if applicable The Plan Commission and Council will consider the following in the review of a rezoning petition: 1) The comprehensive Plan; 2) Current conditions and the character of the current structures and uses in each district; 3) The most desirable use for which the land in each district is adapted; 4) The conservation of property values throughout the jurisdiction; and 5) Responsible development and growth. Subdivision — complete and attach subdivision application Special Exception — completeand attach Criteria for Decision Making Use requested: ye/)lf1i' 6 (Pu'gf7l, 0r7r/ El % i7ifrc iCvl Variance(s) -List variances below, complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Variance(s) requested: Required Documents Completed Application (including Contact Information) Site Plan drawn to scale Filing Fee Additional documents as noted above DocuSign Envelope ID'. DA711982-38BA-4D88-A049-9D966AC9A04D Property owner(s) of the petition site: Name: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE CORP./SCHURZ COMMUNICATIONS INC Address: 1301 F. Douglas Rd. Mishawaka, IN 465545 Name: Address. _ Name. Address Contact Person Name:/ G7/et " 'V""_ Address: &A11h17t6- iii ivy. Arn2 l I!,' 'i aM Phone Number: H r " K916 E-mail: By signing this petition, the Petitioner/Property Owners of the above described Real Estate acknowledge they are responsible for understanding and complying with the South Bend Zoning Ordinance and any other ordinance governing the property. Failure of staff to notify the petitioner of a requirement does not imply approval or waiver from anything contained within the ordinance. The undersigned authorizes the contact person listed above to represent this petition before the South Bend Plan Commission and Common Council and to answer any and all questions related to this petition. Property Owner (s) Signatures: Ua<uSigneE by earnme<smrweR-- 5/9/2022 June 22, 2022 City of South Bend PLAN COMMISSION Honorable Lori K. Hamann 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 County-City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. 1400S South Bend, IN 46601 574)235-7627 www.southbendin.gov/zoning Filed in IPrl<'s Office 7 JUr 2 2 2022 DAWN M. JOf\iES CITY CLEnl<, SOUTH BEND, IN RE: 4427 Brookton and 1335 Ireland PC# 0105-22 Dear Ms. Hamman: Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Zone Map Amendment at the above referenced location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda forfirst reading at your June 27, 2022 Council meeting, and set it forpublic hearing at your July 25, 2022 Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the July 18, 2022 South Bend Plan Commission meeting. The recommendation of the South Bend Plan Commission will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the Wednesday following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: Petitioners desire to rezone the property from S1 Suburban Neighborhood 1 to C Commercial District to build an automotive repair business. The fullpetition is attached for your reference. Changes may occur between the filing and the public hearing. Any substantial changes will be identified at the Council meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, I) ·M.= mitb Zoning Administrator CC: Bob Palmer Tim Corcoran Planning Director Angela Smith Zoning Administrator Scott Ford Commission President BILL NO. 30-22 T FFiled i n Office JUN 2 2 20%? BILL NO. 30-22 DAB tiM. ..;O;C-S' J CITY CLERK,SOUTH BEND, INORDINANCENO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED 1335 EAST IRELAND AND 4427 SOUTH BROOKTON, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 5 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Petitioners desire to rezone the property from S 1 Suburban Neighborhood 1 to C Commercial District to build an automotive repair business. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. Ordinance No. 10689-19, which ordinance is commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, Indiana, be and the same hereby amended in order that the zoning classification of the following described real estate in the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, State of Indiana: LOTS 245 AND 246 OF THE REVISED PLAT OF BROADMOOR SECTION 3 be and the same is hereby established as C Commercial District SECTION II. This ordinance is and shall be subject to commitments as provided by Chapter 21-12.07(f)(7) Commitments, if applicable. SECTION III. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor, and legal publication, and full execution of any conditions or Commitments placed upon the approval. Sharon McBride, Council President South Bend Common Council Attest: Dawn M. Jones, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the day of 2022, at o'clock in. Dawn M. Jones, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the day of 2022, at o'clock in. James Mueller, Mayor City of South Bend, Indiana I 2 - Ly vl _)UULn Mena PLAN COMMISSION Tax Key Number923-1004-0312 & 023-1004-0313 Address: 1335 East Ireland Road & 4427 South Brookton Drive Owner: Fox Real Estate LLP Legal Description: Lots 245 and 246 Revised Plat of Broadmoor Section 3 Rezone the subject property from S1 Suburban Neighborhood 1 to C Commercial. Application includes (check all that apply) 0 Rezoning Current District: S1 Suburban Neighborhood 1 Additional Districts, if applicablE Proposed District C Commercial Additional Districts, if applicablE The Plan Commission and Council will consider the following in the review of a rezoning petition:1) The comprehensive Plan; 2) Current conditions and the character of the current structures and uses in each district, 3) The most desirable use for which the land in each district is adapted; 4) The conservation of property values throughout the jurisdiction;and 5) Responsible development and growth. Subdivision - complete and attach subdivision application Special Exception - complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Use requested: Variance(s) - List variances below, complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Variance(s) requested: 0 Completed Application (including Contact Information) 0 Site Plan drawn to scale Filing Fee Additional documents as noted above Property owner(s) of the petition site: Name: Fox Real Estate LLP Address: 5717 Grape Road Mishawaka, IN 46545 Name: Address: Name: Address:_ Contact Person: Name: Jeffrey Schaffer, Abonmarche Address: 315 West Jefferson Boulevard v South Bend, IN 46601 Phone Number: ( 574) 232-8700 jschaffer@abonmarche.comE-mail: By signing this petition, the Petitioner/Property Owners of the above described Real Estate acknowledge they are responsible for understanding and complying with the South Bend Zoning Ordinance and any other ordinance governing the property. Failure of staff to notify the petitioner of a requirement does not imply approval or waiver from anything contained within the ordinance. The undersigned authorizes the contact person listed above to represent this petition before the South Bend Plan Commission and Common Council and to answer any and all questions related to this petition. Property Owner (s) Signatures: Foy RGft t G;5rwj:a - l0l6-2 a Narrative of Rezoning Application Sl to C Brookton Drive and Ireland Road I. Comprehensive Plan City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan (City Plan,2004) This application is supported by the City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan. A. The Future Land Use Map (Page 19, Map 3.1) designates the area around Ireland Road, east of Miami Street, as a "Regional Commercial Node". That node is located directly adjacent to and overlaps the land designated as "Low Density Residential". This would suggest that the boundary between those land uses is not fixed and can be varied as needed to respond to the on-going development of the area. The subject property is located within this overlap and is part of the "Regional Commercial Node". B. The map of Areas with Commercial and Corridor Plans (Page 25, Map 3.3) denotes that the properties on both sides of Ireland Road, from Lafayette Street and Brookton Drive, are located within the "South Gateway Corridor". According to the Plan, "Corridors are historically areas in a community where most of the commercial activity began and flourished. Preserving and enhancing the commercial and mixed-use character of a corridor is often the major goal of corridor plans." (Page 26) The subject property is located within the "South Gateway Corridor". C. The City Plan further states the following: 1. "Commercial activity is primarily concentrated along the major arterial streets." (Page 20) Ireland Road is major arterial street. 2. "The Erskine Hills Shopping District (Ireland Road, South Bend) and University Park Mall area (Grape Road, Mishawaka) serve as regional, commercial nodes or centers." (Page 20) The subject property is located within the Erskine Hills Shopping District, directly adjacent to high volume, high turnover commercial uses. 3. Under Smart Growth Principles, "Strengthen and direct development toward existing built-up areas and infrastructure." (Page 22) The subject property is located adjacent to an existing large commercial development complex. D. Finally, the proposed development of the subject property complies with Policy LU 2.4, "Provide buffer spaces between noncompatible land uses." (Page 31) The nature of the proposed development of the subject property is a buffer between non-compatible uses, as follows: 1. The activities will occur on the south side of the building, along Ireland Road. The building itself and the landscaping and fencing along the north side of the building will serve as a buffer from those activities to the residential land uses. 2. The proposed land use does not generate the type of traffic that is generated by adjacent high- volume land uses, such as high-turnover restaurants and gasoline stations. This land use will be a low-impact development use and very low-volume traffic generator. 3. The proposed land use is also limited in nature and does not operate in the evenings, overnight, or weekends. April 18, 2022 Page 1 of 3 Narrative of Rezoning Application Sl to C Brookton Drive and Ireland Road II. Other Planning Documents Cit y of Souih Bend Sout:i Gateway Cornmercid; Corridor Plan (1998) This application is supported by the City of South Gateway Commercial Corridor Plan. A. The "South Destination Commercial Sector", as mapped (Page 32) includes properties on both sides of Ireland Road, from Lafayette Street to Brookton Drive. The subject property is located within the "South Destination Commercial Sector". B. The South Gateway Commercial Corridor was intended for commercial uses. It states the following, To succeed, the South Gateway needs to recruit additional businesses that are compatible with the area's strengths and weaknesses". (Page 41) The proposed development of the subject property will bring a new and compatible business to the South Gateway Commercial Corridor. City of South Bend South Side Development Area P;an '(2019) This application is supported by the City of South Bend South Side Development Area Plan. A. Goal/Objective 1 states, in part, "Facilitate the creation of development sites"and"Promote projects that best maximize the assessed valuation of the property". The proposed development of the subject property would do both. It is very unlikely that a residential dwelling will be constructed in the future on the corner of Brookton Drive and Ireland Road. B. Goal / Objective 5 states, in part, "Stimulate the creation, retention, and expansion of business, particularly in expanding and export industries. The proposed development of the subject property will bring a new business to the South Side Development Area. The increase in valuation of the subject property will support other opportunities within the South Side Development Area. April 18, 2022 Page 2 of 3 Narrative of Rezoning Application Sl to C Brookton Drive and Ireland Road III. Other Considerations The rezoning of the subject property should be considered based on the Comprehensive Plan (as discussed above) and other planning documents, but should also be based on the following: A. Current conditions and the character of current structures and uses in each district As discussed above, the subject property is located within the "Regional Commercial Node"and the South Destination Commercial Sector". B. The most desirable use for which the land in each district is adapted It is unlikely that the subject property will be further developed in a residential manner. The construction of a new residential dwelling at the corner of Brookton Drive and Ireland Road would place a new residence on a high-volume street adjacent to a high-volume commercial land use. C. The conservation of property values through the jurisdiction The nature of the proposed development of the subject property is a buffer between non-compatible uses, as follows: 1. The activities will occur on the south side of the building, along Ireland Road. The building itself and the landscaping and fencing along the north side of the building will serve as a buffer from those activities to the residential land uses. 2. The proposed land use does not generate the type of traffic that is generated by adjacent high- volume land uses, such as high-turnover restaurants and gasoline stations. This land use will be a low-impact development use and very low-volume traffic generator. 3. The proposed land use is also limited in nature and does not operate in the evenings, overnight, or weekends. D. Responsible growth and development The proposed development of the subject property should be located on a major arterial street, and Ireland Road is such a street. April 18, 2022 Page 3 of 3 o o ram., 1 t L r•.. r1 1 r S• 1\ \ gU1LV N0 \\ i y J gIL REP P R \0 y , IRELAND ROAD 7 JUN 2 2 2022 I I DA\"vN M. JOi\JE:.S CITY CLERK, S'.° ·UTH [3END, IN CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT June 22, 2022 Ms. Sharon McBride President, South Bend Common Council 4th Floor County City Building South Bend, IN 46601 Re: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, IN DIANA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE NEAR WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN Dear President McBride: Scheduled on the Common Council's agenda for June 27 is a resolution, approving and adopting the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan. The Near West Side Neighborhood plan area is roughly bounded by Washington Street and LaSalle Avenue on the north, William Street on the east, and railroad tracks on the south and west. The City of South Bend developed this plan through a process that engaged residents, businesses, institutions, government agencies, and other neighborhood stakeholders. The Near West Side Plan was approved and adopted by the South Bend Plan Commission on June 21, 2022. A representative from the Department of Community Investment will present at the Committee and full Council meetings. Thanks for your consideration of this bill. Sincerely, Angela Rose Senior Planner BILL NO. 22-31 File ;, Office BILL NO. 22-31 JUN 2 2 20 RESOLUTION NO. DrJLITYCLEhK CI:JII END, IN A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE NEAR WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN WHEREAS,the City of South Bend, Indiana,recognizes the need to improve and revitalize the Near West Side neighborhood through strategic planning; and WHEREAS, in 2006,City Plan,the Comprehensive Plan for South Bend,was adopted by the Area Plan Commission of South Bend-St. Joseph County and the Common Council of the City of South Bend pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 36-7-4-500 et. seq. as a statement of policy for the land use development of the jurisdiction; and WHEREAS,Policy LU 1.1 of City Plan is to"pursue the development of area-specific plans with broad community involvement"to provide strategic direction in the future growth and development of that area, and to achieve the City Plan Goal"to encourage sustainable growth that preserves and enhances the character of South Bend and ensures compatibility of land uses in the community"; and WHEREAS,the City of South Bend,has undertaken the responsibility to prepare a plan for the Near West Side Neighborhood; and I WHEREAS,the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan is a strategic revitalization plan that was created with input from a variety of stakeholders, including residents and property owners,and area stakeholders and other organizations; and WHEREAS,the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan contains revitalization strategies,detailed land use and zoning plans for the development of the area, and a strategic implementation matrix,all with public and private sector investment opportunities; and WHEREAS,the South Bend Plan Commission has approved the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan by resolution,has certified it to Common Council of the City of South Bend,and has provided it with a favorable recommendation; and WHEREAS,the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana has the authority to amend a comprehensive plan if it finds the content to be appropriate and in the best interests of the community; and WHEREAS,the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan,which is attached hereto and incorporated herein,contains all the elements necessary to strategically guide development in its specific area and is appropriate and in the best interest of South Bend and its citizens. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I: The Near West Side Neighborhood Plan, a true and complete copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, shall be and hereby is approved. SECTION II: The adoption of the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan amends City Plan,the Comprehensive Plan for South Bend,by providing further direction for the area of land within the boundaries of the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan. SECTION III: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council. Sharon L. McBride, Council President South Bend Common Council Filptj Office JUN 2 2 202 22 DAWN M. 0 CLERK,SOUf 1lit yr, I Near West Smide Neighborhood Dr %, 2022 2022 Acknowledgments James Mueller,Mayor of City of South Bend Canneth Lee,City Council Member,lst District Henry Davis Jr.,City Council Member,2nd District Special thanks to all the residents,area organizations and institutions that shared their thoughts and vision for the future of the Near West Side Neighborhood. Department of Community Investment Tim Corcoran,Director of Planning and Community Resources Michael Divita,Principal Planner Chris Dressel,Senior Planner Andrew Netter,Senior Planner sOUT8 Angela Rose,Senior Plannero U Planning Consultants r az° McNicholas Architects MGLM srs •. Draft Nea?4wrl§ c What is a Plan? What is a Plan? aboutt orhood planwiresdesiredterm red futureffor What does it include?Who is it for? How is it used? about the desired Long-term future for that area and a strategy to reach those goals. Developed Neighborhood plans t icaLt identifystrategies Neighborhood residents will use the plan to A neighborhood Lan provides a broad through a public engagement process,a plan is a g yp y g g g p to be implemented over the next zo+years for the understand proposed initiatives in the short, framework for future initiatives,and it serves guide for: following topics: medium,and long terms. as a starting point for more detailed planning Making decisions about what kind of Public facilities and infrastructure(including Developers,builders,and other individuals and public engagement as individual projects development and services are appropriate, parks,streets,sidewalks,bicycle facilities, will use the plan to help determine the type, are pursued. A plan will continually evolve to How resources should be allocated,and lighting,and utilities), scale,intensity,and Location of projects.meet the changing needs and context of the How issues residents,business and property Housing(types,condition,and affordability), Public officials and community leaders will community. owners,and others in the neighborhood are Zoning(building types and design,density, use the plan to direct funding and to make concerned about should be addressed. and Locations for residential,commercial, decisions on zoning issues. The maps,diagrams,photographs,and other industrial,and mixed-use development),and City staff will use the plan to understand graphics presented within a neighborhood plan Created in the context of the needs and priorities Other matters important to the key neighborhood issues and as a guide to are illustrations of its key features. These images of the Larger region,a neighborhood plan focuses neighborhood. implementing priority projects and initiatives. are not intended to represent the exact results on assets and challenges unique to that specific expected from the implementation of the plan, area. Neighborhood plans seek to create a more but they provide a general representation of the Livable urban place that is attractive,healthy,desired building types,land use,infrastructure, equitable,and sustainable for current and future and other elements that the plan establishes. generations. The specific scope,final form,and timing of neighborhood plan initiatives will depend on market demand,the interest of private organizations and individuals,available resources,and direction from further public engagement. Draft June 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 3 Neighborhood Background Neighborhood Background Planning Area The Near West Side Neighborhood plan area is roughly bounded 14i ,° by Washington Street and LaSalle Avenue on the north,William Street on the east,and railroad tracks on the south and west. of WIN f f -. .. 7 FRTQi.f7.9 .fan .: • .. '" p a w i f T +i }'', I' ' Ye "- -a 3 f1 Z :- ayai .f Maur VV—t Sldr NcIghbor hood CO,7(eX[Map. NearWeSf Buie Neiynr.;;,;:,<,.i boundary Mai, Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 4 une i5 2022 Neighborhood Background Existing Conditions West LaSaLLe Historic Et Campito and Mrs.Nino District National Register W esternAvenue:Historic Garden:Key community Historic District featuring Industrial Land:Large area Residential Vacant Lots: ciaVmixed use partner;hosts community several significant of industriaL Land in various speed traffic a architectural st les. i5oo Block:Large vacant Large concentration of garden and quality childcare ystatesofuseCityownedLotvacantresidentialLotsservices William Street:Barrier of fast- 16, moving vehicle traffic between the neighborhood and downtown;Large number of vacant and underutilized Lots along street y 7 West Washington Historic District: t National Register HiStdrit District featuring several significant architectural styles and buildings designed by prominent architects ashinqtqn Street Tipp PL,-History Museum and Studebaker Lk Museum:Welt-visited campus with et interest in expanding programming Id and facilities t,e Vacant Lots:Concentration of t underutilized city-owned lots Major Street Chapin Street/Western Avenue: MI11or Street i Wide intersection prioritizes vehicle raffic over pedestriansafetyKrloc Park sfAuthority FietclSouth Bend Housing Authority: Landmark Affordable housing complex under study for redevelopment Draft une 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 5 Neighborhood Background Neighborhood Character Located adjacent to downtown South Bend,the Near West Side Neighborhood features a full range of housing choices,important community institutions,unique small businesses,and industrial uses.Part of the neighborhood falls in the West Washington and West LaSalle National Historic Districts,and it contains several prominent local landmarks.Below is a sampling of the neighborhood's character. r 00000ILLd VIP Top Row tieft to right):Houses on raylor Street.Civil Rights Heritage Center,Museum Campus.South Ber nl Housing Authority Complex Middle Row(left to right):Gemini Apartments Jefferson Boulevard brier?street.Houses on LaSalle Avenue.Houses on Laurel Street Bottom Row(left to right).Comer of Napier and Lageij` J ffippeconoe place.Western Avenue Mixed-Use Structures.Historic houses on West Washington Street. Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 6 rrJdaune 15 2022 Neighborhood Background Neighborhood Data All figures are from the 2020 Census and are based on Census Tract 20, which approximates the Near West Side Neighborhood,unless otherwise noted. 4,000 0 3,844 57% Black 3,500 27% 26% White 3,004 n 1 412 • 1/ Asian 0 3.000 21% M6% Other Race 0 2.500 302 36% IQl People lo% Two or More Races 2 a tilt2,000 1,794 1,698 1,58_•_. 1.500 Median Age:34.4 Years Old Hispanic or Latino 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Year Percentage Of households within each household income range Number of Households:7 i, 803 Total Housing Units M C3 601 Housing Units M 75% Renter Occupied Average Household Income: $15,678 Average Household Size:1.92 people 13% Owner occupied u% vacant Source:2o2o ACS 5-Year Estimates Source zozo ACS 5-Year Estimates Source 2020 ACS 5-Year Estimate Drat} une 25 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 7 Planning Process&Engagement Planning Process & Engagement Overview March 2021 The City of South Bend developed this plan through a process that engaged residents. businesses,institutions,government agencies, Q s and other neighborhood stakeholders.The planning process included online surveys, keySU stakeholder interviews,in-person and virtual 5 Tu f workshops that gathered critical information m Near Wnt 5 de y+"about the Near West Side Neighborhood's H Neighborhood Plans_ existing conditions,needs,and opportunities. This engagement provided the basis for this plan. During the planning process,the City provided updates to the neighborhood organization and w.. Common Council. Outreach Methods Stakeholder Meetings Together South Bend The City used a series of outreach methods The City's Planning staff conducted 18 virtual The City created an online engagement throughout the planning process to encourage meetings with neighborhood stakeholders. platform called Together South Bend that participation.These methods included mailings Stakeholders included neighborhood allowed residents to participate in the planning to more than 1,500 residents and property associations,community and nonprofit process from anywhere and at any time by using owners,e-mail lists,press releases,water bill organizations,faith-based institutions, interactive mapping tools and surveys,Together announcements,posters,yard signs,door businesses,developers,City departments,and South Bend mirrored the methods of coLLecting hangers,presentations to neighborhood City Council representatives.These conversations feedback traditionally seen at public meetings. associations,and attendance at other community began to outline general themes and potential The platform included an overview of the process events. focus areas for the neighborhood plan. and planning exercises about infrastructure, housing,open space,and quality of life topics,aLL available in both English and Spanish. Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 8 June 15 2022 Planning Process&Engagement August September PLAN SEAL y 1. yy,: ° n Y BLISHEO V, r Visioning Workshop Priorities Workshop Open House Adoption Two identical visioning workshops,each held in At the neighborhood priorities workshop, After a draft neighborhood plan document was Following public hearings,the Plan Commission person and virtually,focused on understanding participants confirmed that the data gathered created,the City held an open house to present and Common Council adopted the Near West the neighborhood and its vision for the from the online engagement platform and it to neighborhood stakeholders and ask for Side Neighborhood Plan as an amendment to the future.Participants were asked big-picture the visioning workshops were complete and feedback. Comprehensive Plan.This Plan now serves as the questions and completed exercises on topics represented their ideas.The community was City's official policy for the area. such as housing,infrastructure,Land use and then asked to prioritize potential neighborhood building form,neighborhood amenities,and initiatives.This helped prepare the framework neighborhood specific issues. and priorities outlined in this plan. Draft une 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 9 What We Heard What We Heard Following are the main ideas expressed during the public engagement process for the Near West Side Neighborhood.The items in bold Were identified as priority projects at the public workshops. Streets&Transportation Housing BuiLt Form&Zoning Other Calm traffic along the following streets: Promote and expand home repair program Increase housing density in targeted areas to Create an easily accessed neighborhood park Washington Street support additional amenities Charles Martin Drive/Chapin Street Diversify housing types,especially by adding Incorporate neighborhood signage where missing middle housing Examine development opportunities of city-appropriate owned properties Colfax Avenue Preserve and expand affordable housing options Address brownfield concerns Promote neighborhood scale(corner store) Western Avenue;improve its intersection Identify homes needing repair through code businesses in the neighborhood Clean up litter on vacant lots with Chapin Street enforcement Promote more entrepreneurs and local LaSatte Avenue Promote infitl housing opportunities in businesses,especially walkable third places neighborhood Thomas Street Meet demand for market-rate housing,including Create consistent lighting of streets single-family and missing middle Repair curbs and sidewalks Plant street trees where possible Create a comfortable connection to downtown Repair and restore brick streets when possible Add more protected and shared use traits Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan io une 15 2022 What We Heard ed ?19hbor o mPrrordie5 ExerCrseTft I lot r ijy y U,-lr WSi SIdQ NOignt)prh00A PltOnllPS ESP.rcllf) 09 S i` InCIlsaduats compfett unw Priority Ro6no Exercise al o-ze of the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan Workshops. Draft une 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 11 Neighborhood Planning Principles Neighborhood Planning Principles The characteristics described below serve as the guiding principles for the development of the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan.These principles were formed through the neighborhood planning process Urban Attractive 3O Healthy Equitable Q5 Sustainable The neighborhood is walkable, The neighborhood's physical The neighborhood encourages The neighborhood's housing The neighborhood fully uses has a network of well-connected environment is thoughtfully an active lifestyle for residents accommodates the unique its existing infrastructure, streets and blocks,and a variety managed to make it desirable, and visitors,regardless of age needs,desires,and income preserves and reuses structures of public spaces. It contains competitive,and vibrant.The or ability,through engaging levels of all households.Historic of historical and/or architectural a range of housing types that neighborhood features well open spaces and comfortable disinvestment is addressed significance,implements draws people from all economic maintained buildings and transportation options.Access to through zoning reform and sensible environmental levels.Amenities such as properties,safe streets for all nutritious,fresh,and affordable increased private and public policies,and is committed to stores,schools,healthcare, users,quality public spaces,and food. The neighborhood is free investment promoting recovery. reducing its carbon footprint. entertainment,parks,cultural a memorable,unique identity. of pollution that would notably The neighborhood is resilient, institutions,and places of impact its residents. including by being prepared for worship are within a convenient the effects of climate change. distance. f a w Col/ar Avenue.. Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan iz une 15 2022 Scale of Development Scale of Development This plan refers to low-,medium-,and high-density development.Below are illustrations of the scale of each for the Near West Side Neighborhood.Each scale of development incorporates and builds upon the scale below helping to create diversity of housing options. Low-Density t Medium-Density Medium-density areas would include buildings of this scale,as well as buildings from the low-density category above. 1 ,. m II!Iiill{illll 1 A. High-Density High-density areas would include buildings of this scale,as.veil as buildings from the medium-density category above. Dratt June 15 2022 wear West Side Neighborhood Plan 13 Neighborhood Plan Neighborhood Plan The following is a list of Near West Side Neighborhood project ideas which may be pursued by the City,nonprofit organizations,and the private sector over the next 20 years.The timing and scale of each project will be subject to funding and additional community engagement.Projects may change as the neighborhood and city evolves.More information on the concepts listed below may be found on the following pages. OIndustrial Re-Use 10 Washington Street-LaPorte AvenueAreaEncouragenewindustrialuses;assess and address Explore options for a small formal park and complementary Infrastructure environmental conditions as necessary. high-quality development addressing the Oliver Mansion. OCircle Avenue 11'affic Calming&Streetscape Improvements Reconstruct historic alignment to access vacant industrial 11 Western Avenue-Chapin Street Intersection Washington Street Land and include cultural placemaking element at the Complete streetscape improvements to enhance William Street intersection of Washington Street and Circle Avenue. pedestrian safety;fill parking lots with medium-to high-Western Avenue density residential development on northwest corner and Oi5oo Block West Washington Street neighborhood scale commercial/mixed-use development on CircLe Avenue Fill vacant and underutilized lots on the 150o block of West northeast corner of intersection.Reestablish alignment Washington Street with medium-to high-density residential development,mixed-use,and green space. 12 South Bend Housing Authority Site Intersection Improvements Redevelop properties with medium-to high-density vacant Lots residential and mixed-use development. Chapin Street-Western AvenueCharlesMartinSr.Drive-Colfax Avenue Explore interim use of vacant lots;fill lots with a mix of Charles Martin Sr.Drive-LaSalle Avenue residential development over time as market conditions allow. 3 Wayne Street Area/Noose Court La Porte Avenue-LaSalle Avenue Fill vacant lots with a mix of residential development. Washington Street-Circle Avenue OWestern Avenue Washington Street-William Street Complete streetscape improvements along Western Avenue; 4 St.Patrick's Block develop area per West Side Main Streets Plan.Develop underutilized lots with low-,medium-,and high- Trail Expansion density housing along Western Avenue,Taylor Street,and ii Trail connection to Coal Line Trait Civic Connector Wayne Street. Connect space between the City Cemetery,Center for Civic Connections Civic Innovation,Civil Rights Heritage Center,and Jefferson Q Western Avenue-William Street Area Trait connecting neighborhood civic amenities Boulevard open space;add housing to the east and west of Fill vacant lots with medium-to high-density residential and Civil Rights Heritage Center along Washington Street. mixed-use development I Preserve Historic Character DEL Campito Area William Street-Jefferson Boulevard Area I Preserve the character of the West Washington Create a shared neighborhood park that can benefit both Fit[vacant tots with medium-to high-density residential and I National Historic District;explore expanding district to residents and El Campito. mixed-use development. include a few notable nearby structures. Laurel Street 17 Taylor Street-Washington Street Fill vacant lots with a mix of residential development. Fill vacant Lots with low-to medium-density residential development. OMuseum Campus O LaSalle Avenue&WiI.Liam Street Coordinate the expansion of History Museum amenities and i8 Redevelop South Bend Housing Authority warehouse and services within the fabric of the neighborhood to foster closer vacant Lots with a mix of low-to high-density residentialortieswithresidents. mixed-use development. Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 14 June 15 2022 Neighborhood Plan it.1 I •.. , A' •. " ,... n. ^ r '1• ( . y' •IrP 1T1.{ A - ;'.; ,, j N. f- . gvl* 1 3 r r i, s} , 1 , i P,.; - 1 :-, r ? , '}i} a`Y4 1?Yt y Pr.v '" "-. 5. *i 4 .'V 1 7 T y .oast 4' Y.4' Yi•' i .•+r 711S tn!??l 7P"'3' i? l 4vR.*vW r - f/ 9"br4T R/•,r"` A 'g 3 ^- :j n . a}+A 1 L.S.Ue Avenue o e •s , Cantor „' R 't' r' d .J. A.• tS j C11. 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'1i •Fa I < T , o ;t+'`- '- . ~_ ' Lk",1,. y i: a; 1 -;S• ,. 1- .t 77 ' k+ ~ s+ vi.w.. 7e - PWaskl Peek I s 0 I7, Y 6Ly. e i- ti; -n a " r r t;., r 1 a. ^ ram- j` Ri y- vr; hr_ ajr-" q 1 t q L ' 4 7 ; e ', ... v c w I 4t,q } 'f"i7 a 7Fert ::=r.>_ Drjaft une 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 15 Neighborhood Plan 1VII tl ads pr oncept io Ust Xc d ing(on Street loohmg se ; Orange Street Circle Avenue Area I Sites 1, 2, 3 A Realign Liston Street with Circle Avenue on The Circle Avenue area can be transformed to serve the needs of residents. O g o i g PLacemaking opportunity m _ Neighborhood-scale retail development,apartment buildings of 2-3 stories, O m /. ll w IF and green space can fill the Large vacant lot along Washington Street. E3ONewindustrialinfill/expansion Smaller residential dwellings can fill other vacant parcels to the north.Circle H Avenue can be redesigned to calm traffic,better support pedestrian use,and O Retail space t provide access to industrial areas to the West. A monument or other cultural A pLacemaking element could be placed at the intersection of Circle Avenue and O Parking in rear Washington Street to terminate the view of Washington Street. OF Apartment buildings B r U.' hid On reef OPark/open space G C OH Parking screened from street F D , OI Low-density residential infill E Draft Cucie Avenue Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 1F June 15 2022 Neighborhood Plan Vacant Lots I Site 4 As market conditions allow,vacant lots in the Thomas and Napier Street corridors can be developed for residences of one to four units. s In the meantime,these parcels can be open space,flower and vegetable gardens,native 1 pollinator areas,and similar uses. all, r Western Avenue.lootrrng east at Maple S!reer Western Avenue Site 5 Western Avenue can be reestablished as a walkable area of restaurants,shops,and apartments. Existing buildings could be renovated to host ground-floor commercial uses with upper-floor apartments. New residential buildings of 2-4 stories could fill vacant and underutilized lots,including the northwest corner of the Western Avenue-Chapin Street intersection. Streetscape improvements,including enhanced lighting and street trees, can help support this environment Draft une 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 17 Neighborhood Plan Civic Connector I Site 6 El Campito Area I Site 7 A walkway can be established to link the neighborhood's cultural amenities. Through partnerships,El Campito can create a quality public space at the southwest corner The path could connect City Cemetery,the Center for Civic Innovation,the Civil of Thomas and Laurel Streets. A natural playscape,community garden,and seating are Rights Heritage Center,and the green space along Jefferson Boulevard. Street among potential features. With potential expansion of school facilities and programming to crossings can be upgraded to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort. to the west Traffic calming on Thomas Street can enhance the safety of people going to EL Campito or the park. 3i 13[3 E® E- 5 r tEll a Thomas Street C o B o Ll A c_ c C Washington St feet 0 m[]u B o 1013 an r A , mA Cep o spierStreeNPIn0MM ® Cw0. 101n1 e ILN puui cnne'ry,i El Campito Aeo concept O Jefferson Boulevard open space O Potential expansion of facility and programming OCivil Rights Heritage Center open space/garden O Enhanced pLayscape for Et Campito and community O Enhanced mid-block crossing O Community garden OPedestrian connection to City Cemetery O Traffic Calming Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan iR une 15 2022 Neighborhood Plan Museum Campus Area I Sites 8, g, so The History Museum can expand its amenities while Oenhancingtheuseandappearanceofareasaroundthe Park/green space existing facility. Museum programming,both indoors and O Gateway/pLacemaking elements 4> outdoors,can be extended west toward Laurel Street. I sue' C LaureL Street could feature an attractive edge along the O ResidentiaL development A oP museum campus.including newly built houses near J ED B - its intersection with Jefferson Boulevard. The History O History Museum outdoor programming a 3al(oaf Museum's main parking lot along Thomas Street can be w r°" c OE Expanded parking area enlarged and screened with a landscape hedge. OExpanded warehouse The parcel at the northwest corner of Washington Street F and LaPorte Avenue can become a more formal open O Green space space,to be enjoyed by the neighborhood and for Q O museum events. The vacant Lots at the northeast corner of that intersection can be a spot for high quality new development of about two stories that are consistent with v" the scale and design of the neighborhood. s a p The History Museum's collections warehouse near Chapin and Napier Streets can be expanded to meet their needs in a manner sensitive to the area. The open area west of C D the warehouse could be Lined with shade trees and serve O as attractive flexible use space. o a 0 51 0 1`z I'dI FF Dr fat Ju e15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan ig Neighborhood Plan 13 NEI es ern Avenue O f i j 1N1 r norm lent con. E Rebuilt intersection with improved pedestrian crossings Og Medium-to high-density housing Medium-density residential development at Chapin Street and 1.t4>stern avenue O Parking internal to block. Op Potential commercial ormixed-use development Western Avenue - Chapin Street Intersection Site 11 New apartment or townhouse buildings of 2-4 stories can fill the parking Lots along Western Avenue west of Chapin Street. Small mixed- use buildings in an urban format can be added east of Chapin Street to expand retail options. The Western Avenue-Chapin Street intersection can be redesigned to enhance safety as people head to shops,homes,and the Kroc Center. Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 20 une i5 2022 Neighborhood Plan Housing Authority Site I Site 12 The South Bend Authority can redevelop the Monroe Circle area into a desirable neighborhood well connected with its surroundings. O Townhouses with back yards for family housing A small network of streets can be reestablished through through OB Apartment buildings for workforce housing yvestern the site,which can feature a series of well-defined public spaces of different sizes. Apartment buildings and townhouses can provide OC Apartments for senior housing with on street parking housing for senior citizens and for lower-income workers and B p g t families. Commercial or community uses can be included along O Commercial space/community amenities 7 ni Western Avenue to engage the project with the street and the r broader communit . O Central park and community center J- y F N"O Cam', v My i•,. C m B x . e_ A o[ A Housing Authority site redevelopment concept loching southwest from Western Avenue and Taylor Street Housing Authority site redevelopment concept Images on this puge courtesy of University of Notre Dome school of Architecture. Draft June 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 21 zzoz 9r i nr zz ueld pooyjogy 6iaN ap!S Ise/ aeaN AG s aupno buiuoo/;adilS u u,pp,;.1 Pun 1=a;< I I. JAFd1111 l l 1 11v1 1 I111err y r V ueld poo4jo94Bl8N Neighborhood Plan po n a _. D iA OMedium-to high-density residential and mixed-use development fronting Western Avenue:active ground floor Rrs OB Medium-to high-density residential W ne Street Q r, E O Alleyways re-established to provide access a m g O Low-density residential development Formal open space or plaza B h B m C,_ C A Western Avenue vne Street and Westem Avenue Wayne Street - Western Avenue Areas Site 13, 14, 15 The area around St.Patrick and St.Hedwig can feature a mix of urban housing and small-scale commercial uses. Western Avenue can be lined with 2-4 story mixed-use buildings,having commercial uses on the first floor and apartments above. William Street,between Wayne Street and Western Avenue,can feature a blend of small mixed-use buildings and medium-to high-density residential buildings,generally 2-3 stories tall. Modestly scaled apartment buildings could be incrementally developed along Taylor Street and at street corners within the neighborhood. Low-density urban housing could be built in vacant lots along Wayne Street. A public space facing St.Patrick Church can be created at the southeast corner of Wayne and Taylor Streets. Draft une 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 23 Neighborhood Plan i IVA tt a o Ou, a 3 3 1p 3 ID ® m C I h n street JeNerson Boulevard Colfax Avenue Washington Stmet and Taylor Street William Street - Jefferson Taylor Street - Washington LaSalle Avenue - William Boulevard Area I Site 16 Street I Site 17 Street I Site 18 Small apartment buildings and townhouses,both generally 2-3 The vacant land near Washington and Taylor Streets can be The southwest corner of LaSalle Avenue and William Street can stories,can fill vacant and underutilized tots along William Street developed with low-to medium-density dwellings with parking be redeveloped with medium-density apartment buildings of near Jefferson Boulevard. internal to the block. 2-4 stories,possibly with a neighborhood-serving business in the first-floor corner space. Smaller-scale residential buildings,with garages accessed from alleys,could provide a transition to the Lower density dwellings to the west. OParking access from alley OArchitectural feature on building corner OBuilding face addresses Birdselt Mansion Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 24 une 15 2022 Neighborhood Plan 00 01 tit- Id ol,;i I F J LaSalle Avenue and William Street looking sau thwesi. D rJune 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 25 Streets&Transportation Streets & Transportation Streetscape Improvements & Traffic Calming Throughout the planning process,participants Streetscape Improvements Traffic Calming Intersection Improvements frequently noted the need to address the condition of streets,alleys,sidewalks,and lighting Streetscape improvements are large-scale Traffic calming involves small-scale interventions Intersection improvements are projects that within the Near West Side Neighborhood.As projects that may: to alter the physical design of a street to improve improve safety,often by reducing excessive these types of infrastructure improvements are have significant traffic and aesthetic impacts: safety for pedestrians,bicyclists,and motorists. pavement widths and enhancing pedestrian important to every neighborhood in South Bend, include changes to street pavement width,crossings. they should be addressed on a citywide scale the full replacement of driveway approaches, according to condition,funding,and currentPriority curbs,and sidewalks: Priority Areas Areas priorities. upgrade street trees and Lighting:and Chapin Street include traffic calming elements.Colfax Avenue Chapin Street-Western Avenue Yet,this plan does identify places to receive Thomas Street Charles Martin Sr.Drive-Colfax Avenue improvements beyond general maintenance.The reasCharles Martin Sr.Drive-LaSalle Avenue project List that follows was developed based on La Porte Avenue-LaSaLLe Avenue input gathered at neighborhood workshops,from Washington Street Washington Street-Circle Avenue 311 calls to the City of South Bend,and planning William Street Washington Street-William Street and engineering considerations. Western Avenue Circle Avenue Changes to streets in the Near West Side Neighborhood should be improved in accordance with South Bend's Complete Street policy.The use of streets by people on foot and bicycle is prioritized over high-speed vehicle travel.Street improvements should support the use of the Transpo bus system,including by improving the comfort of bus stops. During the g process.participants of respondents stated improved were asked a series of questions about 10 stated they walk in sidewalks would 0 LightingwotildDVIstreets,bicycle infrastructure.other topics. the neighborhood encourage them to encourage them to infrastructure Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 26 June 15 2022 Streets&Transportation in y{ 1" ' 'rdP ei J, `j l. s 4 > , " , . f to Sn - y.. yy ems rya _i,. , 1 Uf%s!ern Avenue-Chapin Street fntersectioo looking northwest Rf JIM 1 1 b l 1 Y L ii Map showing infrastructure improvements il6am Street.looking south at Jefferson Bo, Streets Map Key 1 Streetscape Improvements tTraffic Calming Intersection Improvements s Draft une 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 27 Streets&Transportation Bicycle Infrastructure Following is a list of bicycle-related projects, f s-,r aa.a•n. including shared bicycle-pedestrian paths, proposed for the Near West Side Neighborhood. k . Walk Score o Bike Score 78 Bike Lane Walk Score 49 Shared Use Path Route Extent Jefferson Boulevard Taylor Street-William Street RouteExtentMlolrorL Orange Street/Colfax Avenue Walnut Street-William Street Shared OnStreetSource4Klnlhscore.com.Scare at History Museum Compus on Thomas Street ns of2021 Walnut Street Washington Street-Pulaski Park(Western Avenue) Circle Avenue College Street-Washington Street L Route Extent Washington Street Circle Avenue -Walnut Street Chapin Street Western Avenue-Colfax Avenue During the planning process.participants were stated designated bicycle asked a series of questions about bicycle of respondents stated they 49 0 infrastructure would encourage bike in the neighborhood Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 28 DrJune 15 2022 Streets&Transportation Shared Use Path Off-street facility shared by y people on foot and bicycles t. —ter..".'!! .ptF YYY.•., . 74i a x Protected Bike Lane Facility separated from motor j vehicle traffic by a curb, is d s planter or other physical IRA barriers for the exclusive use of people on bicycles V. Bike Lane i Designated lane for bicyclists within the street;normally marked with a painted line Mop showing bicycle infrastructure improvements and cyclist symbol Streets Map Key yy aa Shared Use Path(Trait) a IIIIIIII Shared Use Path(TraiU Protected Bike Lane g I I I I I I I I Protected Bike Lane u Bike Lane oIIIIIIII Bike Lane Shared On-Street a IIIIIIII Shared On-Street Draft une 35 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 29 Housing Housing A range of housing strategies will help ensure the Near West Side Neighborhood as a successful,diverse,mixed-income area. Market Challenges Missing Middle For much of the Near West Side neighborhood, A mix of housing types and price points can the cost of constructing new housing is greater mean that housing is available for people of all than the appraised value of the property once means.One way to support this mix is through T it is completed.This financial gap is a barrier to missing middle"housing.Missing middle r the financing and construction of new housing, housing is a range of house-scale buildings with especially market-rate units,in the area. multiple units—compatible in scale and form with detached single-family houses—Located i Several tactics can be employed to help close in a walkable neighborhood.This housing is the gap.Multi-unit housing can usually be built called"missing"because zoning regulations had at a Lower cost per unit than detached houses. made it difficult or impossible to build over the j Additionally,pre-approved building plans for Last half-century and"middle"because it sits in residential structures,a detached accessory the middle of a spectrum between detached dwelling unit revolving loan fund,grants to single-family houses and mid-rise to high-rise replace sewer and water laterals,tow-cost land apartment buildings,in terms of form,scale, through land banks,and building adjacent to number of units,and often,affordability. stronger market areas are among the potential ways to make new construction of attainable Often seen in South Bend in the form of Evstinq'Missing Middle'type homes on Colfax Avcnu, housing units possible. duplexes,townhouses,and small apartment buildings,missing middle housing was part of the historic development of the Near West Side Housing Repair and Direct Housing Neighborhood.Many of these types can still QuaLity Provision offer opportunities for ownership and for the amenities that can be found in detached houses Housing repair assistance can allow Housing providers,both for-profit and nonprofit, or in Large apartment buildings.The South neighborhood residents to stay in their homes can use tax credits,government grants,and Bend Zoning Ordinance has been reformed to as they age.Code Enforcement can ensure that other financing to rehabilitate or build new promote missing middle housing,but changes houses and their yards are kept in acceptable housing units for Lower-income households. to the zoning map for the neighborhood can condition;in particular,the City's Rental Safety South Bend Housing Authority can continue further encourage these units. Verification Program Code can assure a level of implementing its plans to renovate or redevelop quality for rental housing units. its housing units within the neighborhood. Daft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 30 June 15 2022 Housing Areas of Priority While new housing can be constructed y m i throughout the neighborhood,focusing infill housing on a targeted geography can maximize the impact of new construction. Based on market conditions and input received during the neighborhood planning workshops, 1r. t 7!_ infill housing should be targeted in theareas1 just north of St.Hedwig and just north of 1 '. Western Avenue between Walnut and Chapin Streets. Housing Infill Priority Areas L J w showing housing develops Draft une 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 31 Sustainability Sustainability South Bend is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050.and each neighborhood has a role to play in reducing the community's emissions.The projects put forward in the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan support the City's sustainability goals related to green infrastructure,built environment,and clean transportation. t onsb scomP4ronsoP TransportationILIGreenInfrastructureBuiLtEnvironment Green infrastructure plays a central role in improving air. i Bend will significantly cut Transportation represents one of the Largest sourcesofReducingenergyuseinScull soit,and water quality,by reducing energy use in buildings. greenhouse gas emissions. em,ss,on5,n our community,so making biling,walking,transit supporting the capturing and use of carbon,and improving and othei fui i ns of shared mobility fflofO,accessible to resident-, stOrM\)VATAr filtration. is critical. Increase the number of Reduce paved surfaces in Rehabilitate existing Encourage urban Allow an appropriate Construct shared-use trees planted to improve the neighborhood to help structures to reduce residential infill and the use mixing of land uses to paths,which put less the energy efficiency of lower stormwater run off, carbon emmissions and of existing public utilities reduce the amount of stress on the existing street buildings by lowering the improve water quality,and construction waste. and infrastructure to travel required. infrastructure,ultimately energy needed to heat or reduce vulnerability to the reduce the need to extend reducing the frequency of cool a building. urban heat island effect. Reuse materials or services into rural areas. Add new bike lanes and street repair. select lower-carbon improve watkability to Plant street trees to help Seek to have water be building materials when Promote the use of allow more people to Promote public extend the useful life absorbed where it falls constructing new housing. solar panels for energy safety bike and walk, transportation,which of street pavement due instead of transferred off generation.reducing vehicle-related compared to driving alone, to increased shading of site for processing. emissions. reduces emissions and pavement improves air quality. Lof 1 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 3 P I e15 2022 Preserve Historic Character Preserve Historic Character r IWI is A. on Boulevard houses 7f5 J 1it fJ e of i "i7as ' t 3" i . s r, f. Ott ICI i tJ West Washington National Historic District boundary,potential expansion and ioc.: ,.indmarfrs Part of the Near West Side Neighborhood falls within the West Washington and Preserve Historic Character Key West LaSalle National Historic District.To maintain the unique characteristics of the neighborhood,the following actions are recommended: Neighborhood boundary Preserve the historic character of individually designated local Landmarks and the overall neighborhood,particularly within the National Register Historic District. West LaSaLLeNational Historic District Use financial incentives of National Register designation to complete building rehabilitations and consider expanding the district to broaden the reach of these West Washington National Historic District incentives. Build new structures consistent in scale and design with the neighborhood. i i Potential expansion of district J Locally designated historic structures/sites Draft une 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 33 Built Form&Zoning Built Form & Zoning Overview S1 Suburban Neighborhood i The built form of the Near West Side Neighborhood is guided by the South c Bend Zoning Ordinance,including its zoning map. The ordinance is a Local Law that governs the physical development of property,both the form and a scale of buildings and the specific use of land. The future zoning map Within this section proposes how each lot within the Near West Side Neighborhood should be zoned following adoption of this d y : plan. Over time,property within the neighborhood should be allowed to proceed gradually to the next increment of development.i l y Combined with the regulations found within the South Bend ZoningNt- Ordinance,the aim of the future zoning map is to maintain and enhance j R it - r the Near West Side Neighborhood's pedestrian-oriented,urban environment. Vehicle access,parking,and garages should be from alleys when present.Drive-thoughs are discouraged,and if they are present,they should be designed not to be visible from the street. Intent This plan seeks to allow a greater quantity and diversity in housing units; The Si Suburban Neighborhood i district The Sz District supports a full range of housing The Ui Urban Neighborhood i district doing so will permit people to find housing within the neighborhood that primarily supports single-unit residential types placed on large Lots with deep setbacks. supports mostly single-unit detached development on larger lots with deep dwellings,but well designed duplexes would meets their price and lifestyle needs. New housing should be carefully setbacks. also be appropriate.The Ui district features designed and located to support,and positively influence,neighborhood modest building setbacks and inviting character.Ancillary dwelling units,such as carriage houses or backyard frontages,such as porches and stoops. cottages,are encouraged for the Near West Side Neighborhood. The South Bend zoning map divides the city into the twelve zoning Where It Is Appropriate districts.Six of these districts are proposed for the Near West Side Due to its suburban nature,the Si District is Due to its suburban nature,the Sz District is portions of the northern and central part of Neighborhood:Ui:Urban Neighborhood i,U2:Urban Neighborhood 2,US not appropriate anywhere in the Near West not appropriate anywhere in the Near West the Near West Neighborhood would fatlwithin Side Neighborhood. Side Neighborhood. the Ui district This plan would support special Urban Neighborhood 3,UP Urban Neighborhood Flex,NO Neighborhood exceptions for new construction duplexes Center.and I:Industrial. but would discourage conversions of existing single-unit dweLLings to multi-family. Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 34 June 15 2022 Built Form&Zoning Yti3lEDowntownNeighborhood i asp s'• y s i I:' y6 DT u 1 . . tt 1} yt +t 1i - f/ f01111, //%f0:0•%f01, 0 l i %, nA ii % f, The U2 Urban Neighborhood 2 district The U3 Urban Neighborhood 3 district The OF Urban Flex district supports a full The NC Neighborhood Center district supports The DT Downtown district supports the provides for primarily detached houses and supports a full range of housing types,from range of housing types,together with Limited higher intensity,mixed-use urban centers. development of South Bend's core into a high- duplexes,but it allows for neighborhood-scale single-unit dweLlings to Large multi-unit smaLL-scale commerciaL uses. Buildings often near the intersection of major streets. intensity,mixed use urban area. buildings of up to four units.Buildings have buildings,placed at small setbacks.Buildings typically have small setbacks and are two to Buildings usually have small or no setbacks modest setbacks and inviting frontages,such in the U3 district may be built up to four stories four stories.and can be up to four stories. In addition to as porches and stoops. in height. having higher concentrations of housing units, these areas typically serve as the commercial centers for their neighborhood. This district is well suited for much of the The Housing Authority properties and other The OF Urban Flex district is appropriate The NC Neighborhood Center district iswell9 The DT Downtown district would not apply central area of the neighborhood and other scattered sites are suitable for the U3 district. along the eastern edge of the Near West suited for along Chapin Street and Western to any properties in the Near West Side select Locations.These properties supports Additional properties along intersections or Side Neighborhood,as well as a few other Avenue and a few other Locations,including new buildings of t-q units built at a scale Neighborhood. g major streets may be appropriate for U3 if scattered sites.If located on a lot interior to a for neighborhood institutions.Pedestrian- compatible with surrounding residential Limited to 6 units and 2.5 stories. block,OF buildings should be in a scale and scale design is critical in this district,which has properties.Unless well-designed,conversions form of nearby building types. increased design standards.Auto-oriented to add units to existing buildings are uses are highly discouraged. discouraged. Draft une 25 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Ptan 35 Built Form&Zoning CommercialL.P Historic Preservation Intent The OS Open Space district supports the The U University district supports the The C Commercial district supports medium- The I Industrial District supports medium- The HP Overlay District is established to development of public parks and other open development of university campuses. to high-intensity commercial uses that are to high-intensity industrial uses,typically preserve buildings,other structures,and spaces. auto-oriented and found in suburban Locations. grouped along highways and major streets sites of historical,architectural.engineering. and separated from residential uses. and cultural significance in South Bend. Where It Is Appropriate White no Land is proposed for OS zoning. The U University district is not currently Because of its suburban,automobile- The far west end of the Near West Side Several properties in the Near West Side this plan proposes green spaces within proposed for the Near West Side oriented nature,the C district would be Neighborhood is a good Location for the Neighborhood are designated as Local historic other zoning districts.If a publicly-owned Neighborhood. inappropriate anywhere in the Near West Side I Industrial district This area historically Landmarks.Other properties may be added neighborhood park were developed in the Neighborhood. developed as industrial because of the to the HP Overlay District as warranted by future,it should be zoned OS. proximity of the rail line.Expansion of the I designation criteria. district east of Walnut Street is discouraged. Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 36 June 15 2022 Built Form&Zoning i l a f 0• Zoning Districts Uv Urban Neighborhood i f i U2:Urban Neighborhood 2 - UT Urban Neighborhood 3 r OF Urban Flex NC:Neighborhood Center I:Industrial ire Zoning Mop for Near West Side.Neighborhood Draft- June 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 37 Built Form&Zoning Building Types The table on the following pages illustrates the character of different building types and show in which zoning districts they are permitted.Building types do not apply to the OS,U,C,or I zoning districts, Carriage House Detached House Cottage Court DupLex n RP Zoning Districts S1 Suburban Neighborhood i nTl { Suburban Neighborhood z r Urban Neighborhood 1 w k Urban Neighborhood z 1 V Urban Neighborhood 3 y Urban Neighborhood Flex Neighborhood Center Downtown fill I fit 'iY r' '11 Cottage court photos(top to bottom) michaet—tkinsarchitectcom kerneyhomes.com s s cottagecourtcom Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 38 une 15 2022 Built Form&Zoning Townhouse Apartment House Stacked Rats Shop Mid-Rise / Tower OMOGG 0)(00000 00006 m®m m t y 0 I!4•i Aw rlijii 0i11,4 6 r w ilk11 All in a 1,fA i tt ry million 01. 0 P w 15 D r ft15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 39 Implementation Implementation This plan outlines potential projects and activities to occur in the neighborhood over the next 20 years.Major projects,especially those to be undertaken in the next 5-10 years,are highlighted in the implementation matrix below. Strategy i: CompLete neighborhood infrastructure improvements. Lead Responsibility Timeline Action Potential Partners 1-5 5-10 10+ City Partner Years Years Years 1.1 Western Avenue:Complete streetscape improvements. 1.2 William Street:Complete streetscape improvements including intersection improvements and bicycle infrastructure. 1,3 Chapin Street and Western Avenue:Complete intersection improvements in order to • improve pedestrian safety. 1.4 Washington Street:Complete streetscape improvements including intersection improvements. 1.5 Chapin Street/Charles Martin Sr.Drive:Complete traffic calming and pedestrian safety improvements,especially at Colfax Avenue and LaSalle Avenue intersections. 1.6 LaPorte Avenue-LaSalle Avenue:Complete intersection improvements to improve • pedestrian safety. 1.7 Washington Street and Circle Avenue:Complete intersection improvements including shared-use path. 1.8 Orange Street/Colfax Avenue:Explore the creation of multi-use trail connecting MLK Center to downtown. 1.9 Street Trees:Plant street trees where possible. Near West Side Neighborhood Organization, Property Owners 1.10 Promote Infrastructure Programs:Promote existing curb&sidewalk replacement Near West Side Neighborhood Organization, program to assist with the cost of replacement. Residents,Property Owners 1.11 Downtown Connection:Explore ways to create more comfortable connections between the neighborhood and downtown. 1.12 Infrastructure Maintenance:Complete regular maintenance on streets and Property Owners sidewalks throughout the neighborhood. Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 40 v Aulne 15 2022 Implementation Strategy z: Improve park spaces and access. Lead Responsibility Timeline Action 1-5 5-10 10+ City Partner Potential Partners Years Years Years Cam2.1 Park:Facilitate the creation of a publicly accessible neighborhood park. is El Neighbor o, Near West Side Neighborhood Organization 2.2 Museum Campus:Support programming of museums and expansion Within the context • of the neighborhood. Civic Connection:Investigate creating a pedestrian connection between City Cemetery, IU South Bend,University of Notre Dame, 2.3 Center for Civic Innovation,Civil Rights Heritage Center,and Jefferson Boulevard green 0 Property Owners space. 2.4 Coal Line Extension:Create a connection from Martin Luther King Jr.Center to Pulaski . Park. 2.5 Pocket Park:Explore creation of park at LaPorte Avenue-Washington Street. History and Studebaker Museum Strategy 3: Develop and preserve housing in the neighborhood. Lead Responsibility Timeline Action Potential Partners 1-5 5-10 10+ City Partner Years Years Years Develop Housing:Support the production of a range of housing types including new Developers,Local Nonprofit Housing Providers, 3.1 construction and rehabilitation of market rate and affordable units for owner and rental City of South Bend housing. 3.2 Zoning:Update neighborhood zoning map. 3.3 Home Repair:Promote housing repair program. 3.4 Historic District:Explore the expansion of the West Washington National Register Near West Side Neighborhood Organization, Historic District to allow for the expanded use of federal tax credit incentives. Property Owners,Indiana Landmarks 3.5 Tools:Explore mechanisms that can assist with the financial gap that impacts housing • development. 3.6 Housing Authority:Work with the South Bend Housing Authority to redevelop SBHA South Bend Housing Authority,City of South Bend owned sites. D rJun t15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 41 Implementation Strategy 4: Develop sense of community through neighborhood engagement. Action Lead Responsibility Timeline City Partner Potential Partners 1-5 5-10 10+ Years Years Years 4.1 Capacity Building:Build neighborhood capacity through engagement of all Near West Side Neighborhood Organization neighborhood residents. 4.2 Neighborhood Events:Hold neighborhood events including annual spring clean-up Near West Side Neighborhood Organization, and celebrations of the neighborhood.. Neighborhood Institutions 4.3 Communication:Develop and maintain communication with neighborhoods including Near West Side Neighborhood Organization residents of rental housing. 4.4 Relationships:Foster relationships among the City,neighborhood institutions,and the Near West Side Neighborhood Organization, neighborhood organization. Neighborhood Institutions Strategy s:Address underutiLized properties in the neighborhood. Lead Responsibility Timeline Action Potential Partners 1-5 5-10 10+ City Partner Years Years Years 5-1 City-Owned Lots:Promote the reuse of city-owned properties. Interim Use:Find creative ways to utilize vacant lots in the short term with ability to Property Owners, 5'2 develop housing as market demands in the long term.Near West Side Neighborhood Institutions 40 0 5-3 Industrial Lots:Investigate ways to reuse industrial properties. Property Owners Facade Grants:Promote facade improvement program for Western Avenue mixed-use Near West Side Neighborhood Organization, 5'4 properties. Property Owners Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 42 une 15 2022 ImpLementation Strategy 6: Increase feeLing of neighborhood safety. Action Lead Responsibility Timeline City Partner Potential Partners 5- 10+ YearsYeaarr s Years 6.1 Problem Properties:Utilize the Chronic Problem Properties regulations to reduce the Near West Side Neighborhood Organization negative impact of problem properties on the neighborhood. Crime Stats Meeting:Attend Police monthly crime information meetings andreport6.2 Near West Side Neighborhood Organization back to neighborhood. 6.3 Street Lighting:Improve level of street Lighting and trim trees that bLock street Lights. 0 Property Owners Draft une 25 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 43 City of South Bend Common Counc* 1,,'c; office FF 441 County-City Building• 227 W.,Jellcrson BI d 1 x x South Bcud, Indiana 46601 JUN 2 2 2C, June 22 2022 CITY Ct D.IN Sharon L. McBride President South Bend Common Council Shcila Niczgodski 4ch Floor, County-City Building Vice President South Bend, IN 46601 Gu uctli I.ce Chairperson, Committee Re: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE of'the Whole CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA,URGING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND THE SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY Canncth Lcc SCHOOL CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO First District NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE USE OF UNDERUTILIZED Henry Davis,Jr. SCHOOL CORPORATION BUILDINGS BY SOUTH BEND Second District RESIDENTS Sharon L. McBride Dear Common Council Members: Third District Troy Warner As you all know, there has been much discussion about underutilized school Fourth District buildings and what should be done with them. This proposed resolution urges the City and the South Bend Community School Corporation to enter into Eli Wax negotiations for the use of underutilized school buildings for community Fiftli District classes, meetings, and athletic activities. Such uses by South Bend residents Sheila Niezgodski would benefit them by providing facilities and also may result in the reduction Sixth District of crime in the neighborhoods. Karen I,. White Please place this Resolution on the agenda for the Residential Neighborhoods At Largc Committee for the June 27,2022,meeting and on the Council's agenda for the Rachel"Tomas Morgan first and only reading on June 27, 2022. At Large Thank you for your consideration. Lori K Hamann At Uirge Sincerely Yours, r" A Henry Dav' Jr., South Bend Common Council 2nd District 574) 235-9321. 1 ax(574) 235-9173 9 TDD (574) 235 5567 0 http://www.southbendiii.gov BILL NO. 22-32 Cffice BILL NO. 22-32 JUN 2 2 209 I RESOLUTION NO. Zvv n;M 3n.5 ERK, SCE;'_ SEND, IN A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, URGING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND THE SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE USE OF UNDERUTILIZED SCHOOL CORPORATION BUILDINGS BY SOUTH BEND RESIDENTS WHEREAS, for the past several months the local media has carried stories about underutilized school buildings and the possibility of closing some schools; and WHEREAS, the schools at issue were built with taxpayer money and, in many cases, remain functional despite being underutilized; and WHEREAS, these buildings were built to benefit South Bend residents in general and, more particularly,residents of nearby neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, use of these buildings for community and/or neighborhood activities such as community meetings, classes, and athletic activities would be a great benefit to those seeking appropriate facilities; and WHEREAS, such uses of these buildings would also reduce crime in surrounding neighborhoods by providing a place for residents to gather other than on the streets. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IS RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana hereby urges the City of South Bend and the South Bend Community School Corporation to enter into negotiations for the use of underutilized school corporation buildings by South Bend residents. Section II. An agreement for such use is in the best interests of South Bend residents by providing facilities for community meetings, classes, and athletic activities. Section III. Such an agreement may also result in the reduction of crime. Dated this 27th day of June 2022. Sharon McBride, President South Bend Common Council City of South Bend BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS July 6, 2022 Honorable Lori Hamann 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Special Exception Use at 914 Sherman Ave Dear Committee Chair Hamann: Filed in Clerk's Office JUL O 5 2022 DAWN M. JONESCITYCLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Special Exception Use at the above referenced location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your July 11, 2022, Council meeting and set it for public hearing at your August 8, 2022, Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the August 1, 2022, South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The staff report and recommendation of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the Wednesday following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: A proposal for development of new construction of a side-by-side duplex as part of a new infill development in the near northwest neighborhood. The full petition is attached for your reference. Changes may occur between the filing and the public hearing. Any substantial changes will be identified at the Council meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, Rachel Boyles Zoning Specialist CC: Bob Palmer County-City Building I 227 W. Jefferson I South Bend, IN 46601 I 574-235-7627 I www.southbendin.gov/zoning BILL NO. 31-22 BILL NO. 31-22 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 914 SHERMAN AVE COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Request a Special Exception to allow for the use of a duplex. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council has provided notice of the hearing on the Petition from the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5-14-1.5-5, requesting that a Special Exception be granted for property located at: 914 Sherman Ave. 71-08-02-188-005.000-026 In order to permit Dwelling, 2 Unit SECTION II. Following a presentation by the Petitioner, and after proper public hearing, the Common Council hereby approves the petition of the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION III. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby finds that: 1. The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare; 2. The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of adjacent area of property values therein; 3. The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein; 4. The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations oEthe, ice Comprehensive Plan; 5 2022 iONES UTH BEND,IN SECTION IV. Approval is subject to the Petitioner complying with the reasonable conditions, if any, established by the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION V. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor, and legal publication, and full execution of any conditions or Commitments placed upon the approval. Sharon McBride, Council President South Bend Common Council Attest: Dawn M. Jones, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the day of 2022, at o'clock M. Dawn M. Jones, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the day of 2022, at o'clock m. James Mueller, Mayor City of South Bend, Indiana I n Clerk's Office UL 0 5 2022 WN M JONES K SOUTH BEND,IN 2 - r flea in Ulerk's Office LTYLER.K, UL 0 5 2022 City of South Bend WN Ni.JONES BOARD OF ZONING APPSOUTHBEND, IN specialPetitionforVariance - Property Information Tax Key Number: 018-1085-3603 Address. 914 Sherman Ave. South Bend. IN 46616 Owner: Near Northwest Neighborhood Inc Zoning: U1 Urban Neighborhood 1 Project Summary: We propose the development of a new construction side-by-side duplex as part of newinfilldevelopmentinthenearnorthwestneighborhood. The duplex will be two 2-BR units, anddesignedtobecontextualwiththesurroundingneighborhood. Requested Action J Special Exception — complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Use requested:Duplex Variance(s) - List variances below, complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Variance(s) requested: Required Documents Completed Application (including Criteria for Decision Making and Contact Information) Site Plan drawn to scale Z Filing Fee r nea In ulerk's Office JUL_ 0 5 2022 DAWN M.JONES CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN DecisionCriteriafor Speciial Exception -if applicable A Special Exception may only be granted upon making a written determination, based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing. Please address how the project meets the following criteria. 1)The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare, because: Proposed use of a duplex (two-family residence)fits within the neighborhood context and character. The project will be similar to the size of a single family residence and will not be injurious in any way, 2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein, because: Proposed use of a duplex (two-family residence) fits within the neighborhood context and character. The project will be designed as an infill development that will match the character of the neighborhood, and will put a vacant lot back to re-use. 3)The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein, because: The character of the district includes many examples of side-by-side duplex properties, designed to be the size of a single family home. The design of the project will be contextual in massing and materials. 4)The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of theComprehensivePlan, because: The petition is consistent with the City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan (2006) Objective H1.1: Encourage residential developments to contain a mix of housing types, densities, price ranges, and amenities. The petition is also consistent with the Near Northwest Neighborhood Plan 2019)to "encourage new development to respond to the existing character", and "thoughtful integration of missing middle housing types can provide housing affordability and housing choice" min svmce JUL U 5. 2027 6Ak— Vi M.JONES CITY CLERK; SOUTH BEND,IN Criteria for Decision Making Variance( s) -if applicable State statutes and the Zoning Ordinance require that certain standards must be met before a variance can be approved. Please address how the project meets the following criteria:1) The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and generalwelfareofthecommunity, because.-n/ a 2) The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner, because:n/ a 3) The strict application of the terms of this Chapter would result in practicaldifficultiesintheuseoftheproperty, because:n/ a 4) The variance granted is the minimum necessary, because:n/ a 5) The variance does not correct a hardship caused by a former or current owner of the property, because:nia 7k's Office 0 5 2022 JONES F R'K, SOUTH BEND, IN Contact . Property owner(s) of the petition site: Name Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. Address: 1007 Portage Ave South Bend, IN 46616 Name: Address: Name: Address Contact Person: Name: Kathy Schuth/ Jeff Stanifer Address: 1007 Portage Ave South Bend, IN 46616 Phone Number: 574-232-9182 E-mail nnndirector@nearnorthwest.org By signing this petition, the Petitioner/Property Owners of the above described Real Estate acknowledge they are responsible for understanding and complying with the South Bend Zoning Ordinance and any other ordinance governing the property. Failure of staff to notify the petitioner of a requirement does not imply approval or waiver from anything contained within the ordinance. The under5iyned authorizes the contact person listed above to represent this petition before the South Bend Plan Commission and Common Council and to answer anyandallquestionsrelatedtothispetition. Property 0wner (s) Signatures Z Q) 0 U_ Z C/) W o Z= X cv O F— W CD (- MwWN vj/ ————————-------\ oZIQww wa L - - tA r _ _ - - _ __ - _ - - -- I 7riled Clerk's Office 0 a 2022 DAWN M.JONES CITY CLERK,SOUTH BEND,IN IT 71 TIM.7i lllll f ELEVATIONS - 914 SHERMAN DUPLEX City of South Bend BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS July 6, 2022 Honorable Lori Hamann 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Special Exception Use at 316 N Olive St. Dear Committee Chair Hamann: Filed in Clerk'sOfficer----- I 1 · 1 L O 5 2022 l.',1NN M. JONESCITYC,Lr !!-SOUTH BEND, IN Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Special Exception Use at the above referenced location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your July 11, 2022, Council meeting and set it for public hearing at your August 8, 2022, Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the August 1, 2022, South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The staff report and recommendation of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the Wednesday following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: To allow for an autobody shop. The full petition is attached for your reference. Changes may occur between the filing and the public hearing. Any substantial changes will be identified at the Council meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, Rachel Boyles Zoning Specialist CC: Bob Palmer County-City Building I 227 W. Jefferson I South Bend, IN 46601 I 574-235-7627 I www.southbendin.gov/zoning BILL NO. 32-22 ji - Clerk's Office 0 5 202? BILL NO. 32-22 J M ONES SOUTH BEND, IN ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 316 N. OLVIE ST. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Request a Special Exception to allow for the property to operate an automotive repair shop NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council has provided notice of the hearing on the Petition from the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5-14-1.5-5, requesting that a Special Exception be granted for property located at: 316 N. Olive St. 71-08-03-455-001.000-026 In order to permit Vehicle Service, Minor SECTION II. Following a presentation by the Petitioner, and after proper public hearing, the Common Council hereby approves the petition of the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION III. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby finds that: 1. The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare; 2. The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of adjacent area of property values therein; 3. The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein; 4. The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan; SECTION IV. Approval is subject to the Petitioner complying with the reasonable conditions, if any, established by the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION V. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor, and legal publication, and full execution of any conditions or Commitments placed upon the approval. Sharon McBride, Council President South Bend Common Council Attest: Dawn M. Jones, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the day of 2022, at o'clock in. Dawn M. Jones, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the day of 2022, at o'clock m. James Mueller, Mayor City of South Bend, Indiana i-i Clerk's Office a 7.022 lr MJONESC- vC:L ERR SOl1THBENDSO . IN 2 - eadli n i 5, --a- 0 5 2-022 N M.JONES Cityof South Bend 30tJTHBEf ,{ Jefferson - Suite 14005 Bend. I N46601BOARDOFZONINGAPPEALS zoning@southbendin.gov Petition Property Information Tax Key Number: OAS —SC)a-E — 07 0 Address: 4) / 0 4. . I Owner: i 1 r rT le-2— Zoning: Choose the current district r Project Summary: W cx a C 1 & r v) 0"U 0jJ.. J-1 Requested Action 1K Special Exception — complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Use requested: Variance(s) - List variances below, complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Variance(s) requested: Required Documents Completed Application (including Criteria for Decision Making and Contact Inform_ ation) Site Plan drawn to scale Filing Fee Clerk's Office f Y' U 5 ?022 iil-JONES C:11'0LERK, SOUTH BEND, IN rr-f rKs Uttice 0 5 2022 r _` ' yK, SOUTH SEND, IN Criteria for Special Exception - if applicable A Special Exception may only be granted upon making a written determination, based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing. Please address how the project meets the following criteria.1) The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort,community moral standards, convenience or general welfare, because: W e- W ill +e Wor It ,,x KE + de • 44 c P d a e 2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein, because: vV p W ,t C- I I aw ( kC7Ivt, o, k--.t/ A"', 0- rC-c-k ( ooK 3) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein, because:S S'e t dc S 4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan, because:7kg -, f o-O,er Autovi-I VC bvs ;hesseS c)( 10 vJ O((J" e C 0 V 2 Y7 d + ohs cha Ct +.e + tea ; v S -o S Clerk's Office I ," JN K JONES Criteria for Decision Variance(s) -if applicable State statutes and the Zoning Ordinance require that certain standards must be met before a variance can be approved. Please address how the project meets the following criteria: 1) The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community, because: V'f H W no 2) The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner, because: T C, er-0 Q 1 1Ct w I C:e. S= 3) The strict application of the terms of this Chapter would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property, because: 4) The variance granted is the minimum necessary, because: 5) The variance does not correct a hardship caused by a former or current owner of the property, because: Filed in Clerk's Office JUL 0 5 2021? DAWN M.JONES CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN Contact Property owner(s) of the petition site: Name: A o Address: Name: Address: Name: Address: Contact Person: 1Name.- Address: PQ) 14 661 Phone Number: 5 40 ^ V1)6V-_N E-mail: \ C_5 Cht/'()ril l;Qc` r—` Cpy`1 By signing this petition, the Petitioner/Property Owners of the above described Real Estate acknowledge they are responsible for understanding and complying with the South Bend Zoning Ordinance and any other ordinance governing the property. Failure of staff to notify the petitioner of a requirement does not imply approval or waiver from anything contained within the ordinance. The undersigned authorizes the contact person listed above to represent this petition before the South Bend Plan Commission and Common Council and to answer any and all questions related to this petition. Property Owner(s) Signatures: Gf 1 E w•• 1 filed in Clerk's Office iUL 0 5 2022 DAWN M.JONESCITYCLERK, SOUTH BEND,IN City of South Bend BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS July 6, 2022 Honorable Lori Hamann 4th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Special Exception Use at 1908 E Calvert St. Dear Committee Chair Hamann: i -1 . • :: i.1 Clerk's Office I C.11_ 0 5 2022 f 1.t,\'/ M. JONESC1 ·,c· U K. SO JTH BEND, IN Enclosed is an Ordinance for the proposed Special Exception Use at the above referenced location. Please include the attached Ordinance on the Council agenda for first reading at your July 11, 2022, Council meeting and set it for public hearing at your August 8, 2022, Council meeting. The petition is tentatively scheduled for public hearing at the August 1, 2022, South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The staff report and recommendation of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the Wednesday following the public hearing. The petitioner provided the following to describe the proposed project: A Special Exception to allow for a duplex. The full petition is attached for your reference. Changes may occur between the filing and the public hearing. Any substantial changes will be identified at the Council meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office. Sincerely, Rachel Boyles Zoning Specialist CC: Bob Palmer County-City Building I 227 W. Jefferson I South Bend, IN 46601 I 574-235-7627 I www.southbendin.gov/zoning BILL NO. 33-22 Clerk's Office f i 0 .52027 BILL NO. 33-22 30(JTH 8EN©,IN ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1908 E CALVERT ST. COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO.3 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT Request a Special Exception to allow for the use of a duplex. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council has provided notice of the hearing on the Petition from the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5-14-1.5-5, requesting that a Special Exception be granted for property located at: 1908 E Calvert St. 71-09-18-477-002.000-026 In order to permit Dwelling, 2 Unit SECTION II. Following a presentation by the Petitioner, and after proper public hearing, the Common Council hereby approves the petition of the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION III. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby finds that: 1. The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare; 2. The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of adjacent area of property values therein; 3. The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein; 4. The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the City of South Bend Comprehensive Plan; SECTION IV. Approval is subject to the Petitioner complying with the reasonable conditions, if any, established by the Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. SECTION V. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor, and legal publication, and full execution of any conditions or Commitments placed upon the approval. Sharon McBride, Council President South Bend Common Council Attest: Dawn M. Jones, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the day of 2022, at o'clock In. Dawn M. Jones, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the day of 2022, at o'clock m. James Mueller, Mayor City of South Bend, Indiana ers Office M . 02? f'' JiNESCCiYCAE - I H BEND,IN 2 - City of South Bend 227 W. Jefferson - Suite 1400S South Bend, IN 46601 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS zoning@southbendin.gov SpecialPetitionforVariance - Property Information 018-7105-3763 Tax Key Number. z Address: _ Owner: — d.rt+ IVlpt` c flc. - i is Zoning: Choose the current district ^ l (L2 Project Summary: I9 0 t C'a, Vbr,+ S+ 403 Tw-o R-kxt( CLAI C&O-1-1 k &iA, rkb+ 0. Requested Action Special Exception - complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Use requested: Variance(s) - List variances below, complete and attach Criteria for Decision Making Variance(s) requested: Required Documents Completed Application (including Criteria for Decision Making and Contact Information) Site Plan drawn to scale in Clerk'sOfficeFilingFee 0 F 202Z f /,1"dlJ M.JONESC,:----F;K, SOUTH BEND, IN JUL 0 5 2022 DAWN M.JONES CITY CLERK.SOUTH 8END,IN Criteria for Decision Making Special Exception-If applicable A Special Exception may only be granted upon making a written determination, based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing. Please address how the project meets the following criteria. 1)The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare, because: aLe'cv U"Ll IALk' q..&. CL 04-LX u-'" 2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein, because: yLI c CA S ovt i- Pc,,,44 Aau^ e) I c1.+"K e 4 WLI N tAA's, t 1 r «nG( o p pA >" ot d.e," V 3) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein, because: 4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan, because: l4LCUtI /I, It1S+zv1 t,5 3 ecs l i^-Q S 1 T-v PJ, ev d L left i Vle.v-S C I iled in Clerk's Office 0 5 202? DMN M.JONES CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND,IN Contact Information Property owner(s) of the petition site: Name:t A LUwu'G Address: jLj cl &4_)2N Name: Address: 3 -el- Name: Address _- - -- - Contact Person: Name: Address: Phone Number r?7 7741) E-mail k•l,+,V" MA.elt-Q _ t_it--lCM By signing this petition, the Petitioner/Property Owners of the above described Real Estate acknowledge they are responsible for understanding and complying with the South Bend Zoning Ordinance and any other ordinance governing the property. Failure of staff to notify the petitioner of a requirement does not imply approval or waiver from anything contained within the ordinance. The undersigned authorizes the contact person listed above to represent this petition before the South Bend Plan Commission and Common Council and to answer any and all questions related to this petition. Property Owner (s) Signatures: i in Clerk's Office 5 2Q22. Susan Mwangi&Andrew Mwangi L'.!L 0 Homeowners DAWN M.JONES UTY CLERK,SOUTH BENDIN3619LangleyDr South Bend IN 46614 mwangiandrew@outlook.com City of South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals 227 W.Jefferson Ste 1400S South Bend IN 46601 Petition for Special Exception: 1908 E Calvert St South Bend We are requesting an exception at 1908 E Calvert St South Bend residence zoning change from single family to two family dwelling. At the time of purchase in March 2019 the home was listed in MLS as a duplex,it was already in use as a duplex,it already had split utilities with two NIPSCO meters and two AEP electric meters.AEP currently sends separate electric bills for each unit. The two story property had two units.The upstairs had its own separate entrance served by an exterior stairwell featuring a living room,a kitchen,2 bedrooms and a bathroom.The downstairs unit had its own 2 separate entrances and featured a living room,a kitchen,2 bedrooms and a bathroom.The St.Joseph County Assessor's currently has the property recorded as a residential two (2) family dwelling as of the date of this letter. We are in the process of making cosmetic upgrades following the city codes and zoning requirements.We have followed protocol and had licensed contractor labor and city inspectors visit the home to clear and approve the upgrades.This is a reapplication request to the zoning board.At the time of the first application request our general contractor was in charge.We were unaware of the requirement to be present at the meeting in person.The general contractor in place assisting us with the application indicated the proposition was brought forth at the zoning board and was approved.It's unfortunate we were misinformed,but as the homeowners we do plan to attend the series of meetings as requested and see a successful conclusion to this matter. Thank you for your attention and consideration. Sincerely 0 I Susan Mwangi&Andrew Mwangi Homeowners 1908 e Calvert St,South Bend 1N Sharon L. McBridePresidentSheilaNiezgodskiVice-PresidentCannethLeeChairperson, CommitteeoftheWholeCannethLeeFirstDistrictHenryDavis, Jr. Second DistrictSharonL. McBrideThirdDistrict Troy WarnerFourthDistrictEliWaxFifthDistrictSheilaNiezgodskiSixthDistrictKarenL. WhiteAtLargeRachelTomasMorganAtLargeLoriK. HamannAtLarge City of South Bend Common Council 441 County-City Building • 227 W. JeffersonBlvdSouthBend, Indiana 46601 South Bend Common Council 4 th Floor, County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 July 6, 2022 ( 574)235-9321Fax (574) 235-9173TDD (574) 235-5567http://www.southbendin.gov filed in Clerk's Office JUL O 6 2022 DAWN M. JONES CITY CLERK. SOUTH BEND, IN Re: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTIONS 2-12.l(a) AND 2.21.l.2(b)(3) and (4), OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE RESIDENCY RESTRICTION OF YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS Dear Council Members: The Youth Advisory Council has been a valuable resource in enhancing the citizenship skills of those of high school age grades 9-12 and serving the best interests of youth in South Bend. The current ordinance restricts members of the Youth Advisory Council to residents of the City of South Bend, Indiana. Public and private schools in South Bend include many students who are not residents of the City, but who can nevertheless benefit from enhanced citizenship skills and serve the best interests of youth in the South Bend area. These amendments remove the South Bend residency requirements for Youth Advisory Council members and make all high school age grades 9-12 youth living in St. Joseph County, Indiana eligible to serve on the Council. Please schedule these amendments for first reading at the Common Council meeting on July 11, 2022 and assign it to the Residential Neighborhoods Standing Committee for consideration at its July 25, 2022 meeting with second and third readings and public hearing at the full Council meeting that evening. Thank you for your consideration. Karen L. White South Bend Common Council, Member at Large BILL NO. 34-22 BILL No. 34-22 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2,ARTICLE 1, SECTIONS 2-12.1(a) AND 2.21.1.2(b)(3) and (4), OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE RESIDENCY RESTRICTION OF YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The Youth Advisory Council has been a valuable resource in enhancing the citizenship skills of those of high school age grades 9-12 and serving the best interests of youth in South Bend. The current ordinance restricts members of the Youth Advisory Council to residents of the City of South Bend, Indiana. Public and private schools in the City of South Bend include many students who are not residents of the City, but who can nevertheless benefit from enhanced citizenship skills and serve the best interests of youth in the South Bend area. These amendments remove the South Bend residency requirements for Youth Advisory Council members and make all high school age grades 9-12 youth living in St. Joseph County, Indiana eligible to serve on the Council. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, as follows: Section I. Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 2-12.1(a) is hereby amended to read: a) A Youth Advisory Council is created for those of high school age grades 9-12. A Youth Advisory Council is established to enhance citizenship skills and to serve the best interests of youth in St. Joseph County the City of South Indiana. Section II. Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 2-12.1.2(b)(3) and (4) are hereby amended to read: 3) An Application Review Board shall review all applications.All youth interested in representing a Councilmanic District must be a resident of St. Joseph County the mod, Indiana. 4) An Application Review Board shall review all applications received from the Office of the City Clerk requesting consideration for appointment as a Youth Advisory Council Member. All youth interested in serving as a Youth Advisory Council member must be a resident of the City of South Bend St. Joseph County, Indiana and must represent the rich diversity of the community. SECTION III. This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage by this Common Council, approval by the Mayor, and any publication required by law. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana this day of 2022. Sharon McBride,President Common Council of the City of South Bend ATTEST: Dawn M. Jones, Clerk Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the City for his approval on the day of 2022, at o'clock M. Dawn M. Jones, Clerk Having examined the foregoing Ordinance, I do now, as the Mayor of the City of South Bend, approve said Ordinance and return the same to the Clerk of the City of South Bend this day of 12022. Mayor James Mueller Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) v. Joyelle McSweeney, Petitioner Petitioner's Evidentiary and Administrative Record, Pleading and Position Statement June 23, 2022 Submitted by Joyelle McSweeney INTRODUCTION On May 4, 2022, Joyelle McSweeney filed in the South Bend City Clerk's Office an Appeal to the South Bend Common Council of the Historic Preservation Commission's Denial of Certificate of Appropriateness. The Appeal Application and Appeal Narrative [Exhibits A, B] give a chronological outline of the events leading up to the filing, and I refer the Council to those documents for the relevant specifics, which are also listed below in 'FACTS.' STANDARD OF REVIEW We ask that the common council apply a standard of review based on 1) reasonableness 2) health and safety 3) preservation of historic value. ISSUES OF LAW 1)REASONABLENESS and HEALTH AND SAFETY The Standards and Guidelines of the Chapin Park Historic District [Exhibit C] provides the following guidelines which the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) shall follow when petitioned by a homeowner to provide a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA): In making its determination, the Historic Preservation Commission shall consider three factors: first, appropriateness of the proposed work to the preservation of the building and district; second, the detriment to the public welfare if the proposed work is permitted even though it is not deemed appropriate; third, the potential hardship that the denial of the Certificate of Appropriateness would cause the applicant. [86] We hold that by delaying and finally blocking the petitioner's ability to appropriately address the most severely deteriorating, lead-shedding windows in our home, the HPC has caused undeniable, severe and ongoing hardship to our three-year-old child and to us as a family. It has therefore failed to meet the requirement of its own guidelines to consider potential hardship in reaching its decisions. MCSWEENEY APPEAL 2) HISTORICAL PRESERVATION The Standards and Guidelines of the Chapin Park Historic District [Exhibit C] provides the following definition of Preservation: PRESERVATION [...]can include stabilization work, restoration or rehabilitation work, ongoing maintenance and/or prevention of demolition. [69]. This document moreover includes this sentence: "Original windows and doors shall be retained [...] When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and trim resembling the original." 79]. Greentree Environmental Inc, a well-regarded environmental services firm that regularly contracts with the City of South Bend, has attested via an email shared with the HPC that these six windows have deteriorated beyond repair and must be replaced [Exhibit D]. Moreover, we conferred with and took the advice of HPC liaison Adam Toering, revising our proposal to reflect a material previously approved by the HPC, namely wood-clad aluminum [see Exhibit E]. Further, we have confirmed and orally communicated to the committee that the materials will be an appropriate color and grid patterns resembling the original. Given that we have clearly met the Guideline's expectations that the windows have deteriorated beyond repair and that the replacements will resemble the original, the denial by HPC is undeniably arbitrary and capricious and without defensible foundation. FACTS The most important fact that you will read in this document is the following: On October 7, 2021, following hospitalization for respiratory distress, our then-two-year-old child Othello was found to have an elevated Lead Blood level of 7.0 ug/DL. [Exhibit F] The CDC held at that time that any blood level over 5ug/DL risks "adverse health effects, particularly in children under 6 years of age." [Exhibit F, p. 2]. The CDC has since tightened the standard and now holds adverse risks apply to any blood level over 3.5ug/DL. The CDC holds that when a child screens with lead levels above the threshold, steps must be taken to investigate the source of lead and take steps to reduce exposure to lead. [Exhibit G] Othello's elevated screening results were shared by law with the St Joseph County Board of Health, which in turn mandated a county lead investigation. Briannah Johnson conducted this inspection on 10/13/21. Elevated lead was found throughout the home and property. [Exhibit H] Six windows in particular were held to have extremely elevated lead levels, well beyond the others in the house. I have isolated that portion of the report [Exhibit I] as these are the windows under discussion in our initial petition for a Certificate of Apropriateness (COA), HPC's denial, and our appeal. The St Joseph County lead investigator provided a list of lead licensed contractors and mandated us to abate the lead in our home. Many of the listed companies no longer work in the region or do only commercial work. The first contractor we obtained a bid from proposed replacing every window in the house [Exhibit J]. The second contractor, Greentree Inc, proposed abating lead throughout the home and property, repairing approximately 30 windows, and only replacing the six most deteriorated windows with vinyl. [Exhibit K]. We then contacted the HPC for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) to begin the work of abating our household lead and ensuring the critical health, saftey and well-being of our child. Adam Toering, HPC liaison, reviewed our initial COA application [Exhibit L]. He informed us that vinyl replacements were not generally deemed appropriate by the HPC and suggested we look at aluminum or fiberglass materials which had previously been approved by HPC[see Exhibit E]. Wishing to cooperate with the HPC, we sought a new bid from Greentree for 6 aluminum replacement windows, which raised our costs by $12,000. [Exhibit M] We also confirmed with Greentree that the color and grid pattern of the replacement units would resemble those of the existing windows. This was orally communicated to Adam Toering and the HPC at the second hearing. We also contacted window restorers at this time to look at the possibility of restoring these six specific windows, but learned that since restoration firms generally do not hold lead licenses they would not be appropriate for a county-supervised lead abatement project such as ours. This was orally communicated to the HPC at the hearing and to Adam Toering when he visited our home. Notwithstanding, we were issued a denial on April 13, 2022 [Exhibit N]. ARGUMENTS AND CONTENTIONS I am a bereaved mother. In 2017, I gave a birth to a baby girl with an unexpected birth defect. She was born at Memorial Hospital in Chapin Park, flown to Riley Children's Hospital, and died at just 13 days old. In the aftermath of that loss, wracked with grief but also hope, my husband and I trained to become foster parents with the St. Joseph County DCS. We were privileged to foster our son Othello when he was just five days old. We took him into our home at 628 Park Avenue in Chapin Park, and have raised him ever since. In August of 2021 we adopted him. Just two months later, after he developed unexpected and frightening respiratory distress and was rushed to the hospital, we learned of his elevated lead levels. We were shocked, scared, and wracked with grief a second time. We will do anything to keep this child well and safe and to ensure him the life we promised him when we became his foster parents and took him into our home. It is this sacred promise which the Historical Preservation Commission is attempting to abrogate through its arbitrary and capricious denial of our application to appropriately abate the lead in our home. A review of the reasons given for denial set forth in the Preservation Commission’s letter of April 13, 2022 give no significant acknowledgement of the serious, compelling and dangerous health effects of delaying remediation by denying approval. This Denial is egregious. And is faulty in three regards: 1) It violates guidelines of the HPC itself. It creates and exacerbates hardship in the petitioner by casually disregarding the health and wellbeing of a child with elevated lead levels and thereby bringing stress and harm to both the child and its family. 2) It contains factual errors. As the exhibits show, we *did* seek out additional bids, and, as was orally communicated, we *have* consulted alternative window restorers. However, we were unable to utilize such alternatives within the confines of a county-mandated and county- supervised lead abatement, which requires work with lead-licensed firms. The HPC seems either unfamiliar with or in wilfull disregard of county board-of-health ordered lead investigation and abatement procedures. 3) It mischaracterizes us by suggesting that our "judgement is clouded" because we are "so focused on GreenTree." In fact our judgement is clear and our actions have been reasonable and in keeping with medical consensus around the urgency of addressing childhood exposure to lead. CDC guidelines hold that "children with a blood lead level (BLL) within the 3.5–5 g/dL range will also be prioritized for lead reduction action. "[Exhibit G, page 3, italics mine]. We are focused not on Greentree, but on reducing our child's blood lead levels and abating the lead in our home in a timely and appropriate manner. By the time we present this appeal, nine months will have passed since Othello's initial elevated blood lead screening. The further delay this denial has created in the abatement process has actually increased the risk of long-term lead exposure and bodily harm to the child, and increased the mental hardship this has caused our family. CONCLUSION AND PERMISSION STATEMENT We ask that our application be immediately APPROVED. We love our home and our neighborhood and have made a long-term commitment to the community and to the University. We wish to remediate the dangerous situation which presently exists and stay in our home, keeping in mind the important issues of neighborhood and historical residential preservation. We wish to resolve this matter amicably and with the blessing of the HPC and the Commission and avoid the intervention of the Court and the time, trouble and expense of such intervention. WHEREFORE, for the reasons set forth above, Petitioner prays the Common Council to OVERRULE the HPC's unfounded, arbitrary and capricious denial of our application for a Certificate of Appropriateness and immediately approve the plan of remediation, repair, replacement and restoration proposed. Respectfully, Joyelle McSweeney APPENDIX: LIST OF EXHIBITS EXHIBIT A: Appeal Application EXHIBIT B: Appeal Narrative EXHIBIT C: Standards and Guidelines of the Chapin Park Historic District EXHIBIT D: Attestation to deteriorated condition of windows by Greentree, Inc EXHIBIT E: Correspondence with HPC liaison Adam Toering, suggesting revision to bid EXHIBIT F: Othello's Elevated Lead Screening, 10/7/22 EXHIBIT G: CDC Press Release Lowering Blood Lead Reference in Children to 3.5 ugl/DL EXHIBIT H: Full County Lead Investigation Report EXHIBIT I: Excerpts of County Lead Investigation Report pertaining to windows EXHIBIT J: Rejected Bid from House Doctor Innovation to replace every window (33 total) EXHIBIT K: Initial bid from Greentree proposing 6 vinyl window replacement EXHIBIT L: Initial Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) Application EXHIBIT M: Revised Bid from Greentree, proposing 6 "wood-clad" aluminum window replacements EXHIBIT N: Denial of COA by HPC 5/4/22, 4:49 PM CLW\ COHUN'V OIÀFH CRQWDFW FRUP KWWSV://IRUPV.RIÀFH.FRP/SDJHV/UHVSRQVHSDJH.DVS[?LG=5IMG[I95706G<<HKKVUNX4Q;WK;72PFNS63S9TEZ=QOUQ09DMFKMME9IQ1F3Q1ONMFGLMER5MEJ:U«1/5 CiW\ Clerk'V Office ConWacW Form TKH VXUYH\ ZLOO WaNH aSSUR[LPaWHO\ 6 PLQXWHV WR cRPSOHWH. 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I DXWKRUL]H COHUN DDZQ JRQHV DQG KHU VWDII WR UHFHLYH DQ\ LQIRUPDWLRQ WKDW WKH\ PLJKW QHHG WR SURYLGH DVVLVWDQFH. 7KH LQIRUPDWLRQ I KDYH SURYLGHG WR COHUN JRQHV LV WUXH DQG DFFXUDWH WR WKH EHVW RI P\ NQRZOHGJH DQG EHOLHI. 7KH DVVLVWDQFH I KDYH UHTXHVWHG IURP COHUN JRQHV LV LQ QR ZD\ DQ DWWHPSW WR HYDGH RU YLRODWH DQ\ IHGHUDO, VWDWH, RU ORFDO ODZ. * 11. I DJUHH 1 EXHIBIT B Joyelle McSweeney 628 Park Ave South Bend IN 46616 610-745-3059 SUMMARY OF REASON FOR APPEAL: I am writing to appeal the ruling of the Historic Preservation Committee on April 13, 2022, denying us a certificate of approval for our proposed lead abatement plan at our home address, 628 Park Avenue, South Bend. In October 2021, our three-year-old tested with elevated lead levels. Our pediatrician informed the St Joseph County Board of Health, and a mandatory County Lead Inspection performed. The inspector found elevated lead levels throughout our home and property, particularly on the interior frames of our windows. She gave us a list of licensed lead-abatement contractors to consult and informed us that we were legally required to abate the lead, and that she would be back to inspect after the abatement was complete. We contacted several contractors; many were not available or only do commercial bids. Eventually we were able to receive bids from two. One proposed replacing all 30 windows with new windows. The other, GreenTree, proposed repairing the majority of the windows with a process called encapsulation, and replacing only 6 of the windows-- the 6 that were found to 2 have the highest lead levels per county inspection. The County lead inspector informed us it is not unusual to have individual windows, doors, etc, test much higher than others, based on wear and tear, etc. Green Tree is a reputable firm who does lead remediation for the City of South Bend. We went over their bid with the County lead inspector and felt it was reasonable and safe. We then filled out a form with the Historic Preservation Commission for a certificate of appropriateness for replacing the 6 windows; we worked with the Commission Administrator, Adam Toering, inviting him into our home, discussing these particular windows and the lead inspector's report, etc. When he proposed that the commission would look more favorably on another replacement material, such as aluminum windows, we amended our bid to propose aluminum rather than vinyl replacement windows, even though this raised the bid by several thousands of dollars. We also consulted with a window restorer but learned that they do not have the appropriate lead license to do this work. We went before the Historic Preservation Commission twice with our proposal; the first time, they said they needed more information, so we put them in touch with the County lead inspector. At the second meeting, we brought a representative from Green Tree. 3 At this point it was April, at least five months since our toddler received his positive lead screening. Despite all our efforts, patience, and good faith, the Commission voted to deny our request for approval to replace these six windows. Simply put, their comments accompanying their decision are incorrect. They suggest that we have not been diligent in exploring other options, yet we clearly have: we contacted a number of contractors, secured two bids, went with the bid proposing the fewest replacements, met with their consultant, adapted our bid, and contacted window restorers. Their suggestion that we haven't shown diligence or that our judgement is clouded is insulting and incorrect. Moreover, the commission seems to care very little about the central fact of this entire story: our child screened with elevated lead levels. We are thus working under a county mandate to abate this lead, and must work with appropriately licensed contractors, after which the house will be inspected again. The techniques proposed in the bid are in line with the County lead inspector's report. The Historical Preservation Commission's remarks are dismissive of the health of our child and by extension of the children of the city of South Bend. South Bend's lead problem and the way it's harming children was at the center of a feature article in the New York Times (3/29/22). This is an urgent problem. 4 We beg for relief so that we can go forward with the lead abatement process and make the home safe for our toddler, as well as our two teenage children. The Chapin Park Local Historic District was established in 2005. The Chapin Park-Park Avenue Neighborhood Association was established in 1972. 2018 Commission Members: Michele Gelfman - President Elizabeth Hertel - Vice President Greta Fisher - Secretary & Architectural Historian Joseph Molnar - Treasurer Tom Gordon - Assistant Secretary Brandon Anderson Velvet Canada Rebecca Bonham Elicia Feasel - Administrator Adam Toering - Specialist Steve Szaday - Inspector This program receives Federal financial assistance for identification and protection of historic properties. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin or disability in its Federally assisted programs. If you believe you have been dis- criminated against in any program activity or facility as described above, or if you desire further information, please write to: Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington D.C. 20240. PUBLISHED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND & ST. JOSEPH COUNTY (2018) Phone: 574-235-9371 • Fax: 574-235-9021 • Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov Mailing Address: County-City Building, South Bend, Indiana 46601 Office Address: 227 W Jefferson Blvd., 1400S South Bend, Indiana 46601 Website: https://southbendin.gov/department/community-investment/historic- preservation-commission/ EXHIBIT C ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This publication was made possible by the dedication and perseverance of many individuals and organizations that have contributed to the creation and implementation of the historic districts program in the city of South Bend, and specifically the designation and implementation of the Chapin Park Local Historic District. The Chapin Park Local Historic District was conceived by the cooperative efforts of property owners, residents and members of the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County. In 2000, the Park Avenue Neighborhood Association Board (now called the Chapin Park Neighborhood Association) submitted the application for designation and worked with the HPC Historic Districts Committee to draft guidelines for the district. Subsequent members of the Chapin Park Board and property owners continued to work for the designation of the District in 2004 and 2005. In 2005, the Chapin Park Guidelines Committee again reviewed the guidelines and standards in this booklet. The members of the Historic Preservation Commission at the date of desig- nation were: Lynn Patrick, President; Martha Choitz, Vice-President; Mary Jane Chase, Secretary; John Oxian, Treasurer; Joann Sporleder, Architectural Historian; Catherine Hostetler, Jerry Ujdak and Diane Wrobel-Illes. The mem- bers of the HPC Historic Districts Committee were: Martha Choitz, Jerry Ujdak, Mary Jane Chase and Diane Wrobel-Illes. The drawings of the Chapin House found on the cover and on page 64 were kindly submitted for reproduction by Lou Sabo, an artist and photographer who lives in the District. Robert Sedlack, another resident of the District, cre- ated the Chapin Park Historic District logo on page 63. Bev Petersen, a local genealogist, researched many of the properties in Chapin Park and laid the foundation for much of the building inventory text. Most of the technical illustrations have been excerpted from the Preservation Briefs series published by the Preservation Assistance Division of the National Parks Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Some technical illustrations are from the 1978 publication by the Preservation League of New York, A Primer: Preservation for the Property Owner. This publication was typeset by Chris Manley and printed by Rink Printing of South Bend, Indiana. TABLE OF CONTENTS The District and Its Properties ..........................................1 District Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Building Types and Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Building Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Guidelines and Standards for Historic Preservation & Development ......63 General Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 I. The Environment ...............................................68 A. The District Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 B. Building Site, Landscaping and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 II. Existing Structures ..............................................69 A. Building Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 B. Roofs and Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 C. Windows and Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 D. Entrances, Porches and Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 E. Mechanical Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 III. New Construction ..............................................77 A. Height and Proportion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 B. Building Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 C. Sheds and Accessory Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 IV. Safety and Code Planning .......................................79 A. Building Code Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 B. Access for Handicapped or Disabled Persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 V. General ........................................................80 VI. Enforcement Procedures .........................................82 VII. Minimum Maintenance Standards ...............................82 VIII. Emergency Repair Provision .....................................83 APPENDICES A - Certificates of Appropriateness . . . . . . . . . . . 86 B - Landscape Assessment Summary . . . . . . . . . . 90 C - Street Lighting ..........................94 D - Volunteer Liaison Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 ORDINANCE No.: 9574-05 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO CREATE THE CHAPIN PARK HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT STATEMENT OF PURPOSES AND INTENT TO ESTABLISH an Historic Preservation District, to be known as the Chapin Park Historic Preservation District, with such uses as permitted in Section 21-36.1 now known as 21-13.01 of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, such district having been recommended by the Park Avenue Neighborhood Association and the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County, for the purpose of preserving the architectural, historical, and cul- tural significance and educational value of the described area. NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA: Section 1: Ordinance No. 4990-68, as amended, and now known as 9495-04 commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, is hereby amended in order that the zoning clas- sification of the following described real estate be established as an Historic Preservation District with such uses as permitted in Section 21-36.1 now known as 21-13.01 of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend, Indiana, and shall be designated the Chapin Park Historic Preservation District: A parcel of land located in the West one of the Southwest quarter of Section 1, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, and the Southeast quarter of Section 2, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, City of South Bend; Portage Township, St. Joseph County, IN bounded by Riverside Drive Local Historic District on the North, by Lafayette Boulevard on the East, by Madison Street on the South, and by Leland Avenue, Rex Street, Portage Avenue, Lindsey Street, and William Street on the West and more particularly described as follows: Due to space constraints, the full legal description has been abbreviated to the above descrip- tion. Please contact the Historic Preservation Commission (574/235-9798) or the City Clerk's office (574/235-9221) for the full description.] Section 2: The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County, and the neighborhood association, together shall adopt guidelines for historic preservation within the Chapin Park Local Historic Preservation District. Section 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Common Council, approval by the Mayor, and legal publication. Member of the Common Council Attest: City Clerk Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the 15th day of March, 2005, at 4:00 o’clock p.m. City Clerk - Deputy Approved and signed by me on the 17th day of March, 2005 at 8:40 o’clock a.m. Mayor, City of South Bend 1st READING: 10-11-04 NOT APPROVED: PUBLIC HEARING: 3-14-05 as substituted REFERRED: 3rd READING: 3-14-05 as substituted PASSED: 3-14-05 as substituted Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 2 The District and Its Properties HISTORY The Chapin Park Local Historic District (the District) is an architecturally unique, mainly residential area located close to downtown South Bend, Leeper Park, Memorial Hospital and the Saint Joseph River. Although many individuals were involved in the development of Chapin Park, the District is named for the Chapin family, who had early ties to South Bend and held interests in the District for one hundred years. THE CHAPIN FAMILY Martha Emiline (d.1846) and Horatio Chapin (1803-1871) settled in South Bend in 1831. The youthful town had just been platted by Alexis Coquillard and Lathrop Taylor and con- tained only a few log buildings. Horatio soon became active in religious and business affairs. He applied for and received a license to sell foreign goods – items from across state lines – and opened a dry goods store. By 1834, he had co-founded the ecumenical Union Sabbath School, was named its Superintendent and assisted the founding of the First Presbyterian Church. When the State Bank of Indiana opened its South Bend branch in 1838, Chapin became its cashier and worked for the bank until 1862. This position would provide him the fortuitous opportunity to purchase forty wooded acres north of South Bend. From 1862 until 1865, he managed the private banking firm of Chapin, Wheeler & Co. in Chicago, and then retired to his picturesque estate, once called Chapin’s Place, Chapin’s Park and even Chapin’s Grove. Horatio and Martha Chapin had four children: Mary (1836-1905), Martha (1840-1873), Edward (1842-1928) and Sarah (1844-1868). Unfortunately, Mrs. Chapin did not live to see any of her children reach their teenage years. She died in 1846 when Mary, her oldest child, was barely ten. After the passage of the traditional mourning period, Horatio married Caroline Lucy Merritt on May 12, 1848. But, just six days before their tenth wedding anniversary, Caroline passed away. In April 1859, Horatio married Phoebe Ann Wade d.1893) who would survive him by more than twenty years. Mary Chapin married attorney Andrew Anderson in 1857, and they raised two daughters: Emma Anderson DuShane and Jennie Anderson Putman. In 1876, Edward married Marie Lamont Cushing, the widow of his business partner, Quincy Cushing, and had two chil- dren, Wilber Storey Chapin, who died at the age of two, and Marie Pearl Chapin (1879- 1914). Edward’s second wife, Lenora Lamont Chapin, lived at 856 Forest from 1916 until her death in 1941, and Mary’s granddaughter, Mary DuShane, resided in the family home, 710 Park, until she passed away in 1962. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 3 THE KANKAKEE CANAL,WHAT DID NOT COME TO BE: 1835 -1855 Chapin Park may not have become a residential area had not Alexis Coquillard’s attempt to operate a canal and power race between the Kankakee and the St. Joseph rivers failed. In 1835, Coquillard and his partner, Francis Comparet, purchased 230 acres north of South Bend and borrowed $46,000 – about one million in today’s dollars – for its construction. However, the engineering never produced the needed water flow: it was erratic and trav- eled in the wrong direction. By 1845, Coquillard defaulted on the loan and the State Bank of Indiana acquired the property as outlots. The vestiges of Coquillard’s Kankakee canal can still be found in the southern part of the District between Marion and Navarre streets where a diagonal line divides the lots. A PICTURESQUE FAMILY ESTATE: 1855-1879 After Coquillard’s death in 1855, Horatio Chapin purchased forty acres from the State Bank. The property stretched from Navarre Street – formerly Perry Street – to the St. Joseph River, and Lafayette Blvd to Heaton Street – now the alley between Forest and Leland avenues. Ricketson Burroughs, farmer, brick manufacturer and city councilman, and John Shetterley, farmer and wholesale grocer, became the Chapins’ neighbors. Burroughs owned property south of Navarre and southwest of Portage; Shetterley owned property west of Heaton Street. By 1857, Horatio Chapin’s Gothic revival residence had been completed. Over the next decade and a half, Chapin created a picturesque country estate worthy of Andrew Jackson Downing’s praise. As depicted in the late nineteenth-century aerial views of the city, Chapin planted gardens and an orchard and laid curving paths through the wooded prop- erty. (He was known in South Bend for his horticultural knowledge.) Mary and Andrew Anderson and Edward Chapin moved to the estate in 1871, the same year their father passed away from a heart disorder. Oddly enough for a banker, Horatio died intestate. His children spent the next four years settling the estate and may have lived in their father’s house. In 1875, the estate was settled and Mary and Edward decided to divide the property along the carriage drive (now Park Avenue). Mary received the prop- erty to the east of the drive and Edward received his father’s house and the property to the west. After the division of the estate, Mary and Andrew Anderson were free to build their own residence overlooking the brook that once flowed across the property. They likely built 710 Park Avenue between 1875 and 1877. In 1875, Mary and Edward’s aunt and uncle, Emma G. and Marshall P. Chapin, joined the younger Chapins on the estate. Marshall purchased a parcel from Mary Anderson the same day she and Edward agreed to divide the property – June 3, 1875. He then probably built 720 Park Avenue. He worked for the State Bank from 1855 until 1862 and owned the Knoblock grocery store with J. Kuhns after the Civil War. The Marshall Chapins moved to 60 Lafayette by 1878, but their house in the park did not remain empty for long as Mary Anderson’s recently married daughter and son-in-law, Emma and James DuShane, became the second residents. They lived in the house until 1905 when they moved to 710 Park. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 4 After living on Madison Street from 1875 until 1877, Edward moved back to the estate with his first wife, Marie Lamont Cushing Chapin. The Edward Chapins would live on the property until 1883, but by 1891, Edward and Marie returned and built a house just north of Forest Avenue overlooking the river. This house, called the Oaks, would be moved circa 1912 to 1007 Riverside Drive. (Edward and Marie Chapin lived at 115 N Lafayette from 1884 until 1890.) ANEW NEIGHBORHOOD: 1880-1925 The estate remained a Chapin family enclave until 1880. During this year, Mary Anderson sold a portion of her property flanking Navarre Street to banker Myron Campbell and an area south of the brook, now Lower Lamont Terrace, to Albert and Eva Sibley. Edward fol- lowed suite by selling his father’s house and the portion of his property south of Lamont Terrace to Mrs. Nellie Taylor in 1883. By 1884, Edward had also sold lots to eight house- holds: the Lyon, Giddings, Ware, Davis, Elliott, and the George, Charles and Alvin Hodson families. These families built houses along Navarre Street, Park Avenue and Lamont Terrace between 1883 and 1889. The development of the neighborhood continued in the 1890s. Edward Chapin had sold many of his 73 lots by July 1890, and by 1895 many houses had been built along Forest Avenue and Manitou Place. Mary Anderson continued to sell lots on Park, and John Shetterley’s holdings had been platted with lots along Leland, Ashland (formerly known as Dore) and Rex. In 1897, Park Avenue was paved with brick. Construction continued from 1900 to 1920 with the platting of the Anderson, DuShane and Putman Addition along Lower Lamont and the Keller, Fassnacht and Smith subdivisions along Portage Avenue, and the creation of Sibley Court (1906-1916). By 1925, houses were built on the last avail- able lots in the District. The result is a rich complexity of building forms and architectural styles cozily placed next to one another. The major periods of construction span 65 years: from South Bend’s early development before the Civil War to its post-bellum era of manu- facturing and industrial growth and civic and residential expansion. RECENT HISTORY After many homes were divided into multi-flat units in the 1930s and 1940s, residents rec- ognized the uniqueness of this neighborhood and began to rejuvenate it in the 1960s. In 1972, residents organized PANA, the Park Avenue Neighborhood Association, which sought to retain the neighborhood’s viability. The organization is now known as the Chapin Park Neighborhood Association. The area sought listing in the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 with designation granted in 1982. The northern portion of the Chapin estate has been included in the Riverside Drive Local Historic District since 1985. The Chapin Park Local Historic District was established in March 2005. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 5 B UILDING T YPES &STYLES Building Types AMERICAN FOURSQUARE Named for its square ground plan with four rooms on each floor, the American Foursquare became the preemi- nent post-Victorian house type. The simplicity and prac- ticality of the American Foursquare made it ideal for economical construction and maintenance. Balloon fram- ing encloses the most volume possible with the efficient use of materials. Capped with a gable or hip roof, many have one or more dormers and full-width porches in several variations. Foursquares may be found with Queen Anne, Colonial revival, Craftsman and Prairie features. A few Foursquares in the district have two-story verandas. BUNGALOW The term bungalow is a derivative of the Hindi word bangla, a one-story Bengalese house surrounded by verandahs. Bungalows first originated in California 1903-1905) and can now be found across the country due to the popularity of the work of Greene & Greene and others. Bungalows have a low-pitched gable roof, often a side gable, with wide unenclosed eaves; exposed rafters and knee braces; and either par- tial- or full-width porches supported by tapered square piers or columns. Gable or shed dormers are also a recognizable element of this house type. Some have hipped roofs and hipped dormers. Bungalows were built in America from the 1900s to 1930s. FIREHOUSE Built to house the horses, carriages, vehicles and equip- ment firemen used in the nearby area, the form of the fire- house was designed to meet the needs of an important civic service. Turn-of-the-century firehouses typically were built with a stable area on the first floor, a wide door for access to the fire carriage/truck, a hose-drying tower and quarters above for the firemen. In South Bend, fire- houses were built with Classical, Queen Anne and other stylistic embellishments. Source:McCalester, Virginia and Lee. A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 6 Gabled Types GABLE-FRONT The gable-front form can be traced to the pediment- graced façades of Greek revival houses (1830-1860) and has been employed during other stylistic eras, including the Victorian and the Arts & Crafts periods. The gable- front form is rectangular in plan with a single axis and the gable on the front elevation. Examples of the type can be one- or two-storied with a front porch and vernacular, Italianate or Queen Anne embellishments. GABLED-ELL &GABLED-T The Gabled-Ell and Gabled-T were popular building forms during the post-Civil War era until the 1900s. These forms typically have a two-storied gabled front façade. One or two ells, or side spurs, of the same height, propor- tions and roof pitch as the front elevation, form L- and T- shaped plans. The entry is typically located in a side ell, and entryway hoods, porches or wrap-around verandahs are common features. These two forms allow for much flexibility of stylistic treatment. Throughout Chapin Park one can find these house types with Gothic revival, Stick, Queen Anne, Italianate and vernacular ornamentation. CROSS-PLAN &CROSS-GABLED SQUARE These two vernacular house types have intersecting gabled rooflines with meeting ridgelines. The cross-plan type includes one- or two-story houses with gables that extend outward to form wings and a cross-shaped ground plan. The cross-gabled square type has a square ground plan with gables on each elevation. These build- ings may also exhibit a variety of styles – Folk Victorian, Gothic revival, Queen Anne, Shingle, Stick or Tudor. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Architectural Styles GOTHIC REVIVAL ~CARPENTER GOTHIC Promoted by the writings of A.J. Downing in the 1840s, the Gothic revival style entered Indiana’s domestic archi- tecture in the 1840s until the 1860s. Gothic revival resi- dences are distinguished by steeply pitched roofs often with cross gables, one centered gable, or paired gables; pointed arched windows or diamond paned windows; either triangular or eared drip moldings above windows and doors; and vergeboard or cross bracing under gables. Carpenter Gothic residences employ vertical board and batten siding or horizontal clapboards. ITALIANATE Part of the Picturesque movement of the 1840s until the 1880s, the Italianate style was influenced by and reinter- preted Italian villa architecture. The main features are rather low-pitched hip or gabled roofs with single or paired brackets and ornamented cornices; long windows with hooded, bracketed or framed drip moldings; double leaf entrances; and verandahs and porches with chamfered posts or columns. Towers are also a notable aspect of this style. STICK The Stick style emerged from the picturesque ideals of A. J. Downing and flourished in Victorian plan books from the 1850s until the 1880s. The style remained fashionable in South Bend through the later decades of the Nineteenth Century. Stick style buildings typically have a gabled roof, usually steeply pitched with intersecting gables; overhanging eaves with exposed rafters, braces and decorative trusses; square projecting bays and front porches. Constructed in wood, the buildings have patterned wall surfaces with a variety of sidings, shingles and stick-work that mimics medieval half-timbering. Stick elements were often applied to Gabled-Ell and Gabled-T houses. Page 7 Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 8 QUEEN ANNE The Queen Anne style became popular throughout the country from the 1880s to the 1910s and has a vast array of manifestations. The style came from medieval and Eighteenth-century English architectural motifs. Residences typically have hipped or gabled roofs with porches, complex plans constructed in balloon framing and multiple types of wood siding. Some have towers or turrets. The most common Queen Anne res- idences in the district fall into three sub-styles: free classic, spindlework and half- timbered. All were named with their exterior decoration in mind. FREE CLASSIC Named for the informal usage of classical elements upon the façades, the free classic Queen Anne exhibits oval and Palladian windows, classical columns, den- tils, and gabled returns. Hipped-roofed or side-gabled residences, with cross gables and full-width porches, are common. SPINDLEWORK Named for the use of turned spindles, the spindle- work Queen Anne has delicate porch details with turned balustrades and friezes and cut lacey brackets. Gable ornament and corner brackets near bay win- dows are also common to these one- or two-story homes. HALF-TIMBERED These Queen Anne houses have rooflines and mass- ing similar to South Bend’s free classic Queen Annes. However, they are distinguishable from free classics through the use of faux half-timbering (stucco with wood trim) under gables and porch pediments. This decorative treatment gives the houses a more medieval rather than classical appearance. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 9 FOLK VICTORIAN Folk Victorian refers to the appearance of Victorian detail- ing on simple folk house forms: front gabled, side gabled, pyramidal and other forms. Detailing of Gothic revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and Stick inspiration can be found on porches, under gables and along the cornice line. SHINGLE STYLE Named by Vincent Scully for the use of shingles on the exterior of a building, the Shingle style is a purely American creation. The style borrows elements from many styles, such as turrets, broad porches and asym- metrical plans from Queen Annes; massive stonework and arches from the Richardsonian Romanesque; and Palladian windows, columns and gambrel or bell-cast gabled rooflines from Classical and Colonial revivals. The style also exhibits multi-pane windows, recessed windows with curved shingles and a variety of dormer types – gable, polygonal, hipped, curved, shed to name a few. PRAIRIE STYLE As one of the few American indigenous styles, Prairie style design originated in Chicago around the turn of the century. Promoted by a group of architects which includ- ed Frank Lloyd Wright, the style is characterized by a low-pitched roof usually hipped with wide overhanging eaves, and design elements that emphasize horizontal lines, such as bands of windows, broad porches with massive square supports and wood band moldings. Materials such as stucco, stucco with broad wood trim, clapboard wood siding and brick are common. Some homes have gabled roofs. Ernest Young and N. Roy Shambleau were local practitioners of the style. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 10 CRAFTSMAN Taken from the name of Gustave Stickley’s magazine, The Craftsman, these residences were inspired by the ideals of the English Arts & Crafts movement, oriental wood architecture, and the works of Greene & Greene in California. Craftsman elements could be applied to a variety of building forms, including Gabled Fronts, Bungalows and American Foursquares. These elements include triangular knee-braces, exposed rafter tails, overhanging eaves and porches with tapered, square or paired piers. Residences are built with a variety of materials – wood, brick, stone and stucco. Revival Styles COLONIAL Inspired by the American Centennial (1876), Colonial revivalism looked to the pre-Revolutionary period for architectural inspiration. The loose interpretation of colo- nial buildings and residences became popular in the 1880s and has remained so to the present day. Georgian, Cape Cod and Dutch Colonial buildings were popular models for revivals in this area. CLASSICAL The White City, Chicago’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, reawakened a widespread interest in classical architec- ture. Classical revival motifs were applied to common house forms of the period (1890s-1920s) – Foursquares, free classic Queen Annes and gambrel-roofed residences. Elements include Palladian and oval windows; Ionic or Corinthian columns, sometimes fluted; and entablatures with dentils. Classical revivalism differs slightly from the Neo-Classical residential style, which uses two-story porticos with balustrades and more massive columns. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 11 RENAISSANCE The Renaissance revival style took its inspiration from the palace and villa architecture of Sixteenth- and Seventeenth- century Italy. The style employs mostly symmetrical façades, hip or flat roofs, recessed entry porches, full-length first floor windows, grouped windows that may be arched, decorative ironwork and classical motifs. Common con- struction materials are: brick, stone, stucco and clay tile. TUDOR This revival style emulated late-medieval English architec- ture and English country houses. The façades exhibit faux half-timbering, patterned brickwork, and parapet walls; substantial chimneys, some with decorative chimney pots; and slate roofs and leaded-glass diamond-pane windows. These buildings often have steep gabled rooflines and asymmetrical plans. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 12 RESIDENCES &BUILDINGS 803 Ashland Free Classic Queen Anne Built by 1906, John J. Wollpert, the manager of a cigar shop in the Oliver Hotel, and his wife, Ennis, lived here with their three chil- dren: Helen, Jean and John. Charles A. Bacon, a research engineer for Oliver Plow, is listed at the address in 1916. 807 Ashland American Foursquare This house was most likely constructed in 1900 for Walter and Edith Pershing. Walter was a manufacturer of “blank books.” He and his wife raised two children: Marguerite and Dorothy. Walter died in 1923 and his heirs then sold the house. 808 Ashland - see 805 Leland 813 Ashland Queen Anne Built circa 1896, the first owners of the home were Frank C. Freyermuth and Elizabeth Bast Freyermuth. Frank was a cabinet- maker, salesman for art companies and the proprietor of an art store located at 114 N. Michigan. Architect Ennis R. and Elsie Austin lived in the home in the 1920s. 814 Ashland Queen Anne Ryell & Anne Shetterley Miller built this house as an investment property by 1899. Ryell was an attorney and notary public who invested in real estate and developed Shetterley Place from 1891 onwards. Residents of this house include: Charles and Myrtle Petty, Edward Morse, Isaac Miller, Louis and Catherine Teuscher and John Hoke. 815 Ashland Gabled-Ell This house was built circa 1894. Arthur B. Turner, a bookkeeper for Singer’s, was an early resident; he lived here from 1896 until 1908. In 1928, he died as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident in Memphis, Tennessee. John, a salesman for a wagon factory, and Eva Madden rented the house from 1910 until 1912. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 13 817 Ashland Gabled-Ell This house was built in 1891 for Ammon, a printer and compositor for the South Bend Times, and Amelia Snyder. They raised five chil- dren: Nelson, Wilson, Lucian, Carrol and Leroy. Ammon passed away between 1917 and 1919 and Amelia passed away in 1930. Their daughter, Carrol Snyder Pollock, inherited the home. 820 Ashland Free Classic Queen Anne William and Mattie Dunkle built this duplex as an investment prop- erty in 1903 or 1904. Rev. Samuel Beck, a retired minister, and his wife lived in one part of the duplex, and Horace Zimmerman, an employ- ee at the Timer Printing Co., and his wife Bertha, lived in the other. 821 Ashland American Foursquare Built by 1901, Ralph and Ella Harris were the first residents. Ralph was a cashier for Standard Oil. By 1904, Isaac and Cora D. Van Gorder had purchased the house and lived here until 1941, the year of Isaac’s death. Isaac owned a millinery store. They raised two daughters: Irma and Gladys. The front porch was replaced with a front stoop in 1949. 825 Ashland Queen Anne Frank and Nettie Hull purchased this property from Ryell and Anne Shetterley Miller in 1902 and built the house by 1908. Frank worked for the South Bend News as a linotype operator. He and Nettie raised two sons: Russel and John. In 1912, Samuel Perley and his family had moved to this address. By 1920, Harry, a lawyer, and Ruth Taylor had purchased the house and lived here into the 1950s. 826 Ashland Queen Anne (also known as 620 Rex) This unusual house was built as an investment duplex between 1901 and 1903. It is uniquely situated on a triangular lot at the corner of Rex and Ashland. John S. Divers and Volley E. Wilson resided in this duplex in 1903. Edwin, a dry goods salesman, and Elizabeth Morse lived at 620 Rex from 1906 until 1916. This duplex has remained a rental property. 833 Ashland American Foursquare William P. and Iva Miller built this house around 1904 as an invest- ment property. William drove for the South Bend Auto Patrol. From 1908 until 1915, William Bird Pond and his wife, Cordelia, resided in this house with their daughter, Jean, and live-in servant, Josephine Bugzynski. William managed a wagon works factory. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 14 835 Ashland Free Classic Queen Anne By 1895, George and Fannie Hodson had built this house as a rental and held title of it until 1904. George was a carpenter, owned a lumber mill and built 723 Park Avenue. George H. Hodson, George’s namesake, and his wife Mabel, lived at this address from 1901-1904. Homer and Ottilie Miller purchased the house from the Hodsons by 1912. Ottilie resided here into the 1950s. 617 Chapin Place Gable-Front Cottage This house is shown on the 1899 Fire Insurance maps, but without an address. It may have been known as 415 West Navarre. Charles Hoffman, a mason and head miller at Hill Brothers, Delilah, his wife, and Caroline, their daughter, lived at this address from 1888 until 1903. The shed dormers were later additions to the building. 704 Forest (also 439 & 441 Navarre) American Foursquare/Craftsman This house was built for Mrs. Susanna R. DeCoudres in 1922. She owned the house and resided at this address until 1949/50. In 1951, William J. Tamminga is listed as the principal resident. The build- ing contains apartments. 708 Forest Queen Anne Local architect R. K. Schutt designed this house for Ellen (Ella) and John C. Wilhelm by 1906. John was a merchant and tailor who specialized in ladies coats, suits and furs. The Wilhelms raised two children: J. Dean and Marjorie. Ella sold the house to Alfred and Vesta Ehlers by 1949. 711 Forest Gabled-Ell/Queen Anne Mrs. Mary J. Barrett purchased lots 18 and 19 from Edward Chapin by 1890 and had this house built on lot 19 by 1891. Mrs. Barrett owned Mrs. A. Barrett & Co., “a millinery and fancy goods” shop at 110 E. Washington Street. She later worked for Wyman’s. Her husband, Anthony Barrett, was a carpenter. They raised two chil- dren: Minnie and Adolph. Mary lived here until 1901. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 15 712 Forest Queen Anne/Shingle Style Ennis Austin designed this home for the George Hodson family; it was completed by 1904. George H. Hodson resided at the address from 1904 until 1909. Hilda Hodson Titus, a widow, lived here in 1910 with her children: George W. and Florence. By 1912, Frederick and N. R. Bickelhaupt resided in this house with their children: Arthur and Mabel. Frederick was a superintendent for the Studebaker Corporation. (See 610 Park – the same design.) 714 Forest Cross Plan Although records date this house to 1884, it was most likely built between 1890 and 1891 for Nellie Boyd Coulter and Samuel Coulter. Samuel was a manager at the Central Union Telephone and Standard Electric companies. William Coulter, a relative and car- penter, probably built this house for the couple. 715 Forest Gabled-T Mrs. Mary J. Barrett, a widow and milliner, purchased this property from Edward Chapin by 1890. By 1892, this house had been built and sold to Mary Garwood. Mary owned the home and lived here with her sister, Lydia, until 1901. 717 Forest Gabled-T/Late Gothic Francis R. Otstot [Otstat] purchased this property by July 1890 from Edward Chapin and built the house within two years. Lawrence Hardy, a manufacturer of ledgers and stationary, was listed as the pri- mary resident in the 1892 city directory. He lived here with his wife, Jennie, and their four children: Millie, Pauline, Wade and Helen, along with a twenty-year-old Swedish boarder, Ellen [Haquist]. 720 Forest American Foursquare Built circa 1906, this house was vacant for a few years before Joseph Kroeger purchased it by 1908. Kroeger worked for the South Bend Tribune as part of its mechanical and printing staff. He married twice and raised three children: Ruth, John and Francis. The boys were from his second marriage to Minnie Kroeger. 721 Forest Gabled-T Charles and Anne Collins purchased this property from Edward Chapin in 1889 and built the house by 1891. Charles worked for the New York Central Railroad as a mail clerk. The Collins family sold the house to Glenn Logan in 1920. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 16 727 Forest Cross Plan/Shingle Style Previously known as 725 Forest, records date this house to 1898. By 1912, the address had changed to 727 Forest. For many years, it was an investment property. Residents included: Clyde Roberts (1912), Harry Conrad (1914), Hadley Miller (1916), George Shumaker 1919) and Clyde Kerk (1920). 801 Forest American Foursquare John Hunter, owner of 803 Forest in the 1920s, built this house in 1922 as an investment property. Hunter worked for the Postal Service and became the South Bend postmaster in 1920. The first residents of this house were Hazel and Carl Wilcox. 802 Forest Gabled-T William S. Buck had purchased property in Chapin Place by July 1890. By 1891, he had this house built for his wife, Emma and their daughter, Ethel. William held positions with J.W. Parks and Urquhart & Buck. Ethel inherited the house and resided here into the 1950s. 803 Forest Stick Style By July 1890, Henry and Ella Sandhovel had purchased this proper- ty from Edward Chapin. The house was built within a year. Henry Sandhovel, a Civil War veteran and tinsmith, worked as the deputy township assessor; by 1910 he had retired. Ella sold the house to John Hunter by 1925; she had moved to Los Angeles in 1918 to live with her children. 808 Forest Gabled-T John R. Rupert, book publisher, book manufacturer and amateur poet and his wife, Edith, had purchased a portion of lot 58 from Edward Chapin by 1890. The house was built by 1891. John resided in this house until 1935 when he moved to Indianapolis to live with his daughter, Agnes; he passed away in 1939. 809 Forest Gabled-T/American Foursquare Harriet Sweet was listed as the owner of this property, lot 26, in 1890; however, neither she nor her husband is ever listed at this address. The house was built between 1890 and 1894 and was later modified. George Uhler, a stenographer for Oliver, lived here from 1894 until 1898. Fred and Addie Hinz purchased the house in 1916. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 17 812 Forest Queen Anne: Half-Timbered Recca (Rickey) Keller, the widow of George Keller and mother of Fred Keller, purchased lot 56 and half of lot 57 from Edward Chapin in 1890. In 1902, she had this house built as an investment proper- ty. In 1920, Isabel and Dr. Alexander P. Forbes Gammack purchased the house from the Keller family. 814 Forest Clipped Gable Cottage This cottage was moved to its present location in 1981. The first house located on the property was built for Recca E. (Rickey) Keller. Harriet Keller, Rickey’s daughter, acquired the home upon her mother’s death. 815 Forest Queen Anne By July 1890, Flora L. Horst had purchased lot 27 from Edward Chapin. The house was built by 1891 for Flora and her husband, Charles, a hackman for Miller & Newman. They raised three chil- dren: Rudolf, Sarah (Sadie) and Jay. Sarah, who became a nurse, inherited the house in the 1930s and lived here into the 1940s. 816 Forest Gabled-T William H. Slusser purchased lot 55, Chapin Place by 1890 and built the house soon afterward for his large family. He and his wife, Cora, raised five children: May, Walter, Grace, Ethel and Leah. The Slussers sold the house to Dr. J. D. Kaple by 1903. 817 Forest Gabled-Ell Elizabeth Lemen, widow of John Lemen, purchased this property from Edward Chapin by July 1890. The house was constructed by 1892 for Elizabeth’s son, Edward Lemen, a manufacturer of “blank books.” Mary and Lafayette LeVan, the second owners, purchased the home in 1894 and resided here until 1900. Lafayette LeVan was a superintendent for the Oliver Chilled Plow Works. 821 Forest Cross Gable Anna and John Bulla purchased this property in 1893 and built the house during the same year. John was a retired farmer and real estate investor. Anna lived here until 1899 and owned the proper- ty until 1905, the year of her death. Russell and Martha Thompson purchased the home by 1912. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 18 824 Forest Side-Gable Cottage/Queen Anne Fred Keller purchased this property from Edward Chapin in 1892. In August 1895, Keller began construction of the house, and in 1896, he rented it to Charlotte and J. Willard Schidler. Schidler operated a hardware and tin shop before opening the Willard Furniture Company. 826 Forest Queen Anne/Shingle Style This house was built between 1904 and 1906 for F. Henry Wurzer, an attorney, and his wife, Catherine Vanderhoof Wurzer. They lived here for less than a decade with three of their four children: Henry F., Mary and Catherine, and a servant, Gladys Matthews, before they returned to Detroit, F. Henry’s place of birth. 827 Forest Gabled-T The history of this house could not be compiled before the printing of this booklet. 830 Forest Gabled-T/Stick Style Adam Bescherer, a German immigrant, purchased lot 52 from Edward Chapin after July 1890 and built the house by 1891. Adam Bescherer worked as a machinist for Singer Brothers Manufacturing Company. His wife and two children were also born in Germany. The Bescherer family resided here until 1904. 831 Forest Gabled-T/Stick Style Charles and Edwin Mills, wholesale fruit dealers, purchased this lot in 1891 and built the house by 1892 as an investment. They sold it shortly afterwards to Julia and William Piepenbrink, a pharmacist and salesman for the South Bend Medical Company. In 1904, Philip and [Edna] Bon Durant, the fourth owners, were residing here. 833 Forest Gabled-T George H. Uhler, a stenographer for Oliver, purchased lot 32, Chapin Place by July 1890 and had the house built by 1891. He resided here from 1891 until 1894 when he is listed at 809 Forest. John G. Elliott, a millwright, mechanic and machinist, and his wife, Emma, purchased this house by 1894. John lived here into the late 1920s. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 19 834 Forest Clipped Gable Front This house was built in 1899 for Washington P. Harman, a book- keeper for Singer, and his wife, Anna. Their daughter, Effie, was a music teacher who also lived here. Beginning in 1908, the property was rented to a few families including the Kerr family. James P. Kerr was an engineer from Scotland. 836 Forest American Foursquare The construction date of this house has not been identified. Records date it to 1895; however, the current footprint does not match the building footprint drawn on the 1899 fire insurance maps. An approximate date is 1905. Lot 50, was owned by Edwin and Katherine Moore from 1890 until the 1940s. Edwin was a cut- ter at the Wilson Brothers shirt factory and later was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. Katherine emigrated from Bavaria. 837-839 Forest American Foursquare Records date this house to 1902, but this could not be confirmed. A house with a different footprint had previously stood on the prop- erty. By 1912, Clyde and L. Pearl Lancaster had purchased the house and lived here with their son, James. Clyde worked for the Postal Service as a clerk. 843 Forest Queen Anne Records date this property to 1898. It was possibly built by George Uhler for his wife, Jennie, and their extensive family: three sons, three daughters, a niece and a nephew. George was a stenographer for Oliver who also dabbled in real estate development. By 1904, John and Mary Hartzer had purchased the house. 844 Forest Gabled-T William (Willie) Sherburne built this house in 1892 as an investment property. He worked for Dr. Calvert, a local dentist. Several fami- lies and individuals have resided in the residence including: Christian Kielborn (1899-1901), Elwood Sayre (1903-1904), Carlin Handley (1906) and Dr. Richard Carson (1908). 846 Forest Free Classic Queen Anne Frank Yarsdorfer purchased this lot from Edward Chapin in 1901. The house was built between 1901 and 1903 as Yarsdorfer is listed as a resident in 1903. Yarsdorfer worked for Home Mutual Life Insurance as an adjuster; he never married. Catherine and Elizabeth Yarsdorfer, his unmarried sisters, also resided in the home. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 20 847 Forest Queen Anne This house was built in 1891 for William and Francis Geltz. William was a real estate agent and clerk at Frankel’s. In 1903, Frederick and Minna Teuscher purchased the house. He was a Swiss immigrant and a salesman of stationary products. By 1920, James and Anna Proud had purchased the home from the Teuschers. 849 Forest Gable Front Mary and Charles Bunn, a lumber salesman, purchased this lot in 1896; the house was built by 1898. The Bunns sold the house to William and Cora Goodman in 1909. In 1925, Ernest W. Young remodeled the house for Helen and Neil Robertson. Robertson man- aged the American Trust Co. and owned the Hoosier Rubber Co. 850 Forest Gabled-T/English Cottage Jacob Secor purchased this lot in 1893 and built the house by 1895 as an investment property. He worked for Staley’s, a manufacturer of woolen products. In 1901, Jacob sold the house to Hannah and William Davies Sr., of Davies Laundry and Cleaning Co. In 1921, Ernest Young remodeled the house, and in 1923, Hannah sold it to her son and daughter-in-law, William and Esther Davies Jr. 853 Forest Gabled-T/Stick Style Charles Chipfall, a bookkeeper, purchased this lot in 1892. The house was built by 1893. From 1899 to 1901, Dumont Lotz, a school principal, and his wife, Minnie, resided at this address. In 1904, William Happ, a real estate developer, bought the house from Albert Harlin. Happ’s eldest son, Willard, and his wife, Blanche, acquired the house in the early 1940s. 856 Forest Gabled-T/Stick Style This property remained in the Chapin-Lamont family until 1941. Edward Chapin had the house built around 1890 as an investment property. In 1910, he moved to this house with his daughter, Pearl, who died in 1914. In 1916, Edward married Leonora Lamont Chapin, the niece of his first wife. They lived here until their deaths in 1928 and 1941. 857 Forest Gabled-T This house was built for Henry Miller by 1891. Miller owned a wall- paper, stationery and paint store. His wife, Anna [Alice], and their daughter, Sadie (b. 1878), also worked in the store as clerks. Henry lived in this house for over forty years until 1938. Page 21 858 Forest Gabled-Ell This house was built between 1901 and 1904. The Elwood S. Sayre family may have lived in this house as early as 1904. Caroline Schafer, a widow and an immigrant from Wurtenberg, Germany, purchased the property between 1908 and 1910. She lived here into the 1920s. 861 Forest Gabled-Ell Albert Sibley purchased this property from Edward Chapin in 1890 and built the house soon afterwards as an investment property. The house remained in the Sibley family until 1941. Residents of the property include: George Uhler, Edgar and Maud Stoll, Lloyd Greenan, Charles and Mabel Stickler and Robert O’Hearn. 863 Forest American Foursquare This house was built by 1906. The 1906 city directory notes a new home had been built at the address that had not yet been occupied. Washington and Anna Harman were the first residents and owners. They had lived at 834 Forest Avenue from 1899 until 1906. Anna resided here into the 1930s. 865 Forest Free Classic Queen Anne This house was completed circa 1903 for Francis and Mary Hatch. Francis worked for the South Bend Tribune as a newspaperman and later as an editor. By 1920, Francis was a widower. In 1925, their son, Frank, and his wife, Halma, were residing at this address. Halma lived here into the 1950s. 501 N Lafayette Blvd Queen Anne: Half-Timbered Built by 1902, Edward A. Schafer owned the house until 1906. The 1908 city directory lists William A. A. Mueller as the principal resi- dent. He had four children by his second wife: Willamette (b. 1905), William (b. 1907), George (b. 1908) and E[dward] (b. 1909). 503 N Lafayette Blvd Gable Front William A. A. Mueller, a grocery salesman and widower, owned this building from 1899 until 1906. He resided here with his daughter, Marcella, and his brother-in-law, William C. Miller, a bartender. After William’s second marriage in 1904/05, the family moved to 501 Lafayette, and may have kept this property for investment purposes. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 22 505 N Lafayette Blvd Colonial Revival Designed by the architectural firm of Freyermuth & Maurer for Samuel Lippman in 1916. Lippman owned the Lippman Leather Store located at 122 East Jefferson Street. The Lippman family sold the house to Daniel Cashman, a restaurateur, in 1929. Cashman sold the house to the American Red Cross in 1945. It has since been used as office space and a children’s nursery. 515-517 N Lafayette Blvd Late 20th-Century Modern Records date this building to 1968 and note that it had been remod- eled in 1986. It is a medical office building. 527 N Lafayette Blvd Tudor Revival This Ernest W. Young designed house was published in The Ohio Architect & Builder magazine in its May 1910 issue. The house was built for Herbert and Emma Westervelt. Herbert worked for Bissell Chilled Plow Works and the Atlas Paper Bag Company. He was also an early amateur motion picture photographer and col- lector of films. 601 N Lafayette Blvd Gabled-T This house was built by 1891. In that year, Dr. Edward E. Paxton and Mrs. Nellie G. Paxton were living in the house. Paxton was a den- tist with offices at 101 South Michigan. Victor E. Paxton is noted as a resident in 1914. 607 N Lafayette Blvd Bungalow The first residents of this circa 1920 house were John and Eleanor Fetter. Eleanor survived her husband and continued to live in this house into the late 1930s. Esta and Gertrude Oren were the second owners of this house. 609 N Lafayette Blvd American Foursquare This house was built for Harriet (Minnie) and Seth T. Best around 1923. Seth was a dentist who worked in the Associates Building in South Bend. The Bests resided at this address into the 1950s. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 23 613 N Lafayette Blvd Side Gable This house was built prior to 1884, as Fred Brown, a machinist, was listed as the principal resident in that year. He resided here until 1889, when he had moved to 621 N. Lafayette. 617 N Lafayette Blvd Gabled-Ell For a few years, this circa 1890s house was an investment property. In 1906, George and Cora Sindlinger purchased the property and resided at the address into the late 1920s. Mr. Sindlinger worked as a laborer for a machine shop. They raised two children: Martin and Martha. By 1930, Elmer R. Brouchala lived at this address. 621 N Lafayette Blvd Gabled-T This house was built for Stephen F. (Fred) and Christina Brown by 1889 (See 613 N. Lafayette). Fred worked as a machinist for several South Bend companies including: Strayer’s, N.P. Bowsher’s, Singer Brothers and Brown Brothers. Fred survived his wife and resided here into the mid-1940s. 625 N Lafayette Blvd Gabled-T This house was built between 1886 and 1889. Thomas Stoudt, a miller, and his wife, Dora, appear to be the first owners of the house and lived here into the 1910s. By 1920, the Stoudts sold the house to George and Grace Bergus. George was an immigrant from Greece and restaurateur. 629 N Lafayette Blvd Gabled-T Built between 1892 and 1894, the first residents were John and Elizabeth Hall. Hall, an Englishman, worked for Singer Brothers as a timekeeper. They lived in this house until 1904. Several families have subsequently leased this house. 631 N Lafayette Blvd Prairie Style Built as a duplex in 1925, S. Homer and Amelia Mowers owned and resided in the building and rented the second apartment. Frank Clarke, an office manager for the George Cutter Co. and brother of George Clarke (407 Lamont Terrace), resided here for one year. The Mowers operated their businesses from this building, a battery shop and the Mowers Fashion Shop. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 24 633 N Lafayette Blvd Gabled-T Built in 1885, the house became an investment property in the 1890s. Dr. O. E. Bell resided here in 1899. From 1900 until 1902, the McCorkle family – J. M. and Anna McCorkle, and their six chil- dren: Margaret, Howard, Lewis, Fred, Willis and Helen – lived at this address. George Bergus had moved from 625 Lafayette to this address by 1932. 837 N Lafayette Blvd Minimal Modern The tennis pavilion for the Leeper Park Tennis Courts was built after 1965 by the Parks Department. The Works Progress Administration shelter house, built in 1938-1939, once stood near the tennis courts. The playground was also located here before it was moved across Lafayette Blvd. Leeper Park Tennis Courts and Ball Field Recreation 306 Lamont Terrace Prairie Style This Prairie Style house was originally located at 708 N. Lafayette Blvd. and was moved after 1987. Alexis Coquillard, the grand nephew of pioneer Alexis A. Coquillard, had the house constructed by 1919. The younger Coquillard was the director of the American Trust Co., the Historical Society and the Notre Dame Alumni Club, and was active in many other South Bend organizations. His wife, Mary Clarke Coquillard, was an active writer and researcher of local history. She wrote articles for the South Bend Tribune and “Alexis Coquillard, His Time.” (See 407 Lamont Terrace.) 307 Lamont Terrace Colonial Revival This house had been newly built in 1921 when Herman and Evelyn Tohulka purchased it. Herman was involved in the real estate, loans and insurance fields. He also served as the city controller and as a county commissioner. Ruth and Herman Miller purchased the house from the Tohulkas. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 25 308 Lamont Terrace Prairie Style Designed by Ernest W. Young in 1912, this house has a twin located at 1091 Riverside Drive. The first owners were George and Virginia Zinky. George was a South Bend postmaster. Paul Kuehn, owner of Kuehn Footwear and an active South Bend citizen, and Matilda Kuehn were the third owners who remodeled the house in 1941. 310 Lamont Terrace American Foursquare/Prairie Style W.W. Schneider designed this home for Dr. Charles and Mrs. Rose Hansel in 1909/10. Dr. Hansel was a noted physician and surgeon who specialized in treating young children and infants. In 1909, he founded the Children’s Dispensary on West Washington Street, which has been named the Hansel Center in his honor. He was President of the Board of Health until his death in 1919. Mrs. Hansel sold the house to Vitus G. Jones. 311 Lamont Terrace American Foursquare/Shingle Style This unique Foursquare was built by 1912. The 1912 city directory lists Bernard R. Myers as the first principal resident. He lived here into the 1920s. In 1932, the house was converted into a duplex and was employed as an investment property for many years. 315 Lamont Terrace American Foursquare Built between 1908 and 1910, Mrs. Frances E. Sweetland is listed as the first resident in the 1910 city directory. By 1912, Fannie E. Babbitt is listed as the principal resident. She lived here into the 1920s with her sisters: Grace and Bertha. The front porch was removed circa 1949. 316 Lamont Terrace Free Classic Queen Anne Mrs. Albert Sibley, wife of the late president and general manager of Sibley Machine & Tool Company, built this home by 1910 for invest- ment purposes. In 1910, Albert B. Wickizer is listed as the principal resident. He lived here until 1913. Several individuals have subse- quently resided in this house. 317 Lamont Terrace Shingle Style Built by 1910, James C. Parker is listed as the first resident in the 1910 city directory. John J. O’Brien, vice-president of South Bend Lathe Works, lived in the house from 1912 until 1914. The Schurtz family lived here in the 1920s and 1930s. 318 Lamont Terrace American Foursquare W.W. Schneider designed this home between 1906 and 1908 for Reuben and Bertha Miller. Reuben worked as an attorney. In 1910, Fred and Marion Roys purchased the house and lived there until 1919. Fred was involved in the wholesale lumber business and worked with local lumber companies. Dr. John H. and Nellie N. Ellis purchased the property in the 1920s. Nellie survived her husband by a few years and lived in the house into the 1950s. 319 Lamont Terrace Queen Anne By 1909, Emma DuShane had this house built as an investment property. The first tenants were Mentor and Sophia Wetzstein. Mr. Wetzstein was president of the Ideal Concrete Machine Company. By 1925, Bernard and Winifred Myers had purchased the property. Winifred Myers resided here into the 1950s. The front porch was remodeled in 1957. 321 Lamont Terrace (also 706 Park Avenue)Prairie Style Andrew Anderson and Emma DuShane commissioned Selby & Young to design this large duplex that now stands in the original location of the Anderson House (710 Park Avenue). In the 1908 city directory, Mortimer Reed is listed as a resident. In 1927, Emma DuShane sold the property to Bernard and Winifred Clark. Harry and Mary Wheelock lived here from 1925 to 1968. 405 Lamont Terrace Side-Gable Cottage/Queen Anne This house was built in 1883/84 for Richard H. Lyon, the chief edi- torial writer for the South Bend Tribune, and his wife, Frances Kurtz Lyon. The Lyon family came to South Bend via Michigan and Connecticut. They lived in this house for almost thirty years. 407 Lamont Terrace Gable Front Built between 1883 and 1884, the house was first owned by William W. Giddings, a well-known councilman, and his wife, Mamie Giddings. By 1885, William had passed away. Mamie married George Clarke, an attorney, County Prosecutor and Notre Dame Law professor, in 1886. He and Mamie raised three children: Mary Clarke Coquillard), Agatha and Matthew. In 1895, George married Mary E. Vanderhoof, a socialite who would sell the house to John Yeagley in 1911. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 26 Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 27 412 Lamont Terrace Free Classic Queen Anne Ennis Austin designed this house for George and Kate Ware in 1901 as an investment property. John, an employee at the Folding Paper Box Company and an attorney, and Johanna Brownfield were the first residents. They resided here until 1913. Kate Ware sold the house to Walter and Blanche Ash in 1923. 413 Lamont Terrace Queen Anne: Spindlework This house was built for George and Kate Ware between 1886 and 1889. George Ware was part owner of Sibley and Ware Machine Company until his retirement in 1903. Kate Ware lived here until 1907. She then sold the house to Ida and Frank Borst, who owned the property for a short period. Dr. Thomas, a surgeon, and Mrs. Mary Olney lived in the house from 1907 to 1926. 414 Lamont Terrace Gabled-Ell According to the Sanborn Fire Insurance maps, this house was built prior to 1899. From 1899 until 1919, the house was an investment property possibly owned by the Fassnacht family. By 1919, Paul Fassnacht had moved into this house and resided here into the late 1960s. Early residents include: Horace and Kittie Pike, and Herbert and Ruth Houze. Horace was a bookkeeper; Herbert was a musi- cian and thespian. 415 Lamont Terrace Gabled-T Alvin D. Hodson, son of George Hodson, and Alvin’s wife, Anna, purchased this property from Edward Chapin and were residing at this address by 1886. Alvin worked for several South Bend lumber companies including Hodson, Stanfield & Company, the South Bend Lumber Co. and the Indiana Lumber & Manufacturing Company. He and Anna raised five children and had sold the prop- erty to Mrs. Amelia J. McCombs by 1903. 418 Lamont Terrace Gabled-T This house was built between 1894 and 1896. Mrs. Anna A. Dodd, the widow of Edwin Dodd, resided in the house in 1896 with her daughter, Winona, a schoolteacher. In 1942, the house was remod- eled into two flats. This house once had a porch along the full depth of the west side. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 28 419 Lamont Terrace Gabled-Ell Charles L. Hodson, son of Charles G. Hodson, built this house between 1884 and 1885. He is listed as the principal resident in the 1885 city directory. He resided here with his wife, Emma, and their three children: Florence, Stanley and Palmer until 1902. 420 Lamont Terrace Side Gable This building appears on the 1899 Sanborn Fire Insurance map without an address. Records note that it had been remodeled around 1907. City directories begin to list 420 Lamont Terrace in 1906. It appears to have been an investment property. 424 Lamont Terrace Gabled-T The 1899 Sanborn Fire Insurance map depicts the footprint of this building. At this time, Nelson L. Jones and his wife, Anne, were rent- ing the house. They lived here until 1904. In 1910, Arthur Jones began renting the house. He was a bookkeeper for a local factory. 425 Lamont Terrace Gabled-Ell Abner and Emma Frank had this house built between 1886 and 1889. Abner, a carriage maker and woodworker, was listed as the principal resident in the 1889 directory. The Franks lived here until 1908. The house became a rental property for a few years until Clark D. Tiedmann purchased and resided in the house by 1919. 426 Lamont Terrace American Foursquare This house was built for income purposes by 1908. Early residents included: Adam Teuscher, Charles and Maud Stevens, and Elizabeth and Maude Wagner. The front porch was removed in 1958 and replaced with a concrete slab and metal railing. 427 Lamont Terrace Gabled-T/Shingle Style William and Amelia Boyd purchased lot 7 and half of lot 8 from Edward Chapin possibly as an investment. The house was proba- bly constructed between 1893 and 1894. William worked in the lumber business as president of the South Bend Lumber Co. and the Adjustable Shade Hanger Co. He may have also built 431 Lamont Terrace. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 29 428-430 Lamont Terrace Dutch Colonial As shown on the 1899 fire map, a small house, possibly a gabled-ell with a wrap-around porch, once stood on the property. Carpenter Andrew J. Brown, his wife, Eleanor and son, Lloyd, resided here by 1898 and until 1906. Mary and Ann DuShane are listed as the owners of the property in 1932 and most likely contracted the remodeling or reconstruction of the house into its current configuration. 431 Lamont Terrace Gabled-Ell/Shingle Style Catherine M. Huff, the widow of Peter Huff, purchased this proper- ty in 1894 from William and Amelia Boyd. She is listed in residence at this address in the 1896 city directory. She resided here with her daughters: Minerva and Flora. Minerva Huff acquired the property by 1916 and resided here into the 1930s. 435 Lamont Terrace Craftsman Edward Chapin sold this property to George and Fannie Hodson. Alvin Eugene Hodson, the grandson of George Hodson, purchased the property in 1921 and built the house shortly afterwards. A. Eugene Hodson managed the North Side Lumber Yard. He sold the property to Gladys and Carl Voelkers. 439 & 441 Lamont Terrace (see 704 Forest) 703 Leland Avenue American Foursquare Christian Grimm, a German native, purchased this lot in 1902. By 1906, he had built this house for himself and his wife, Flora. Grimm owned and operated a butcher shop located at 630 Portage Avenue, also located within the district. Christian and Flora Grimm lived in the house until their deaths in 1955 and 1956. 705 Leland Avenue American Foursquare/Queen Anne This house was ready for occupancy by 1906. The 1906 city direc- tory lists William, an advertising manager, and his wife, Elizabeth Dunkle, as residents. Elizabeth and William raised one son, Donald (b. 1905). Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 30 707 Leland Avenue Dutch Colonial/Shingle Style This house was built between 1904 and 1906. The 1906 city direc- tory lists Mrs. Eliza Brown, a widow, as the principal resident. Mrs. Brown sold the house to Charles Betz, president of the Indiana Engraving Company, who sold the house to Paul R. and Katherine V. Diller. 711 Leland Avenue Gabled-Ell This house was also built between 1904 and 1906. The 1908 city directory lists Mrs. Dora Miller Hamilton, a widow, as the principal resident. She resided here until 1931. This house once had Victorian detailing under its gables. 728 Leland Avenue Gabled-Ell The 1899 Sanborn Fire Insurance map shows the footprint of this house and lists it as 704 Leland. For some years, it was an investment property. Daniel Pyle, a lawyer, and his wife, [Zoula], are listed as residents in 1910 with their two children: Francis and Irene. By 1925, Frank and Clara Reyniers were the owners of the property. 730 Leland Avenue Queen Anne Formerly 706 Leland, this house was built by 1894 probably for John Beyrer and his wife, Flora, and their children: J[ohn] Lloyd, J[anie] and Mary. Beyrer was a contractor and gravel roofer for Ford Roofing Co. and later established his own successful firm, John Beyrer & Sons Roofing Co. The firm roofed many of the Studebaker and Oliver plant buildings by 1922. The family lived here until 1914. In 1916, the house became an investment property. 734 Leland Avenue Hipped Cottage This house was built in 1921 possibly for Thomas J. Owens. Owens lived in this house into the 1930s. Herman and Florentine Warsko lived at this address in the 1940s and 1950s. 738 Leland Avenue Gabled-Ell Formerly 714 Leland, this house was built by 1894 for Jacob (Jay) and Mary Turner. Jay worked as a dairyman for several years before working for the Wittner Ice Cream Company. They raised three daughters: Maud, Grace Nell and Hazel. Jay passed away in 1904, and Mary then supported her daughters in the ice cream business. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 31 739 Leland Avenue American Foursquare This house was built in 1923 for William and Martha Blanken- baker, and their daughter, Mabel. William worked as a freight agent and mail carrier for a railroad company. The Blankenbakers lived here into the 1930s. 742 Leland Avenue American Foursquare This residence was built between 1919 and 1920 for E. H. and Ida Studebaker. Alice Smith, Ida’s sister, and Mamie Smith, her niece, also lived in the house. By 1930, James Hughes was the principal resident, and by 1938, Allen Hack had purchased the home. The house remained in the Hack family for several decades. 745 Leland Avenue American Foursquare This residence was built between 1906 and 1908 for Ryell and Anne Miller. Their children, Bess and Rex, and grandson, Leland, also lived in the house. Ryell was a lawyer, who also dabbled in real estate development; Rex owned a plumbing shop and was widowed by 1910. By 1925, Fred Trumble was listed as the princi- pal resident. 747 Leland Avenue Queen Anne Built between 1906 and 1908 as an investment property, several families resided here from 1908 until 1919. Evelyn and LeRoy Jaquith purchased the house by 1919 and resided here until the late 1930s when the Jaquiths began to rent out the house. In 1944/45, the house was converted into two apartments and has continued to be an investment property. 750 Leland Avenue Ranch Prior to 1940, a house, barn and shop were located on this property but were torn down in 1941. Rex Miller’s plumbing business was once located in the old shop building. The existing ranch house was built in 1955 by Stephen J. Brademas. The Brademas family owned the property into the 1990s. 751 Leland Avenue Gabled-Ell Also known as 725 Leland, this house was built around 1897. Iden Romig is listed as the principal resident in 1899. Later residents include Israel J. Staples, Herbert Vanderbeek, John F. Baldwin, Walter and Bertha East, and Eugene and Elizabeth Miller. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 32 754 Leland Avenue American Foursquare Edith and Clarence Whitmer purchased this lot in 1911 and had the house built the same year. They lived here with their two children, Mildred and Robert, and Clarence’s father, John. Clarence worked at the First National Bank of South Bend as an assistant cashier. He lived at this address into the 1950s. 760 Leland Avenue Gabled-T Known as 734 Leland, this house was built by 1894 possibly for William and Anna Wright. They lived at this address until 1910, and raised two children: Dollie May and William. Mr. Wright was the Justice of the Peace, and a real estate, insurance collections and loan agent. Many families have since lived at this address. 802 Leland Avenue Gabled-T This house was constructed in 1890 for John and Minnie Hans. Minnie was a German immigrant and John worked independently as a blacksmith, and later for South Bend Chilled Plow. They raised four children: Marge, Valentine, Theodore and Louis. John resided at this address into the 1930s. By 1932, the house had been convert- ed into two apartments. 805 Leland Avenue Free Classic Queen Anne Charles and Lillian Kreighbaum moved to this house by 1899 from 615 E. Priscilla. Charles was a partner in the law firm Romig & Kreighbaum. They raised one son, Wallace, who became an osteo- pathic doctor. Lillian survived her husband and resided at this address until 1932. 806 Leland Avenue Queen Anne Richard and Maude Elbel had this house built by 1894 and lived here until 1903. They then moved to 605 Portage Avenue. The Elbel family was very active in South Bend, especially in music circles. Richard was president of the Elbel Brothers music store, director for the South Bend Orchestra and a South Bend Parks commissioner. The Elbels raised two children: Verniece and Donald. 810 Leland Avenue American Foursquare/Prairie Style This house was built for Edith and Otis Harding between 1912 and 1914. At the time, Otis may have been a retired farmer who had also sold general farm implements. Edith survived her husband by sev- eral years and lived here into the late 1960s. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 33 811 Leland Avenue Free Classic Queen Anne Also known as 813 Leland Avenue, this house was built in 1897 for Daniel Rich, an attorney, and Martha Rich. They raised one son who was also named Daniel (b. 1867). By 1930, Elwyn, a plumber, and Ida Fienhold purchased the house for their residence. They rented rooms to Richard and Dorothy Stitgel and Earl and Hattie Bird. 815 Leland Avenue Queen Anne Nettie and William Dunkle purchased this property from Ryell Miller in 1899 and built the house by 1901. William worked for the Indiana Loan Company. The Dunkles raised two sons: William and George. By 1908, the residence had become an income property, and several families have since lived in the house. 816 Leland Avenue American Foursquare This house was built between 1908 and 1910 for Frank and Ida Korn and their adopted daughter, Jeanette (b. 1893). Before 1908, the fam- ily had lived at 806 Leland. Ida survived her husband by several years and resided at this address until 1931. Albert Bjorass, a con- tractor, is listed as the primary resident in 1932. 817 Leland Avenue Queen Anne Built between 1903 and 1904, Edwin and Mary Smith were the first residents. According to the 1910 census, Mary, a widow, still lived at this address, and gained income from boarders. Joe Rose, an Italian immigrant, and his wife, Bessie, lived here briefly. Joe was a musi- cian and thespian. From 1912 until 1930, Phero C. Fergus resided at this address. 818 Leland Avenue Gabled-Ell Built prior to 1899, this house was an investment property. Dennis Dewey) Shoemaker, a tea salesman, rented the house for a short time and resided here with his wife, Agnes, and son, Ellsworth. George H. Leslie, an engineer, purchased the house by 1906. He and his wife, Florence, raised four daughters: Florence, Consuela, Blanche and Rita. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 34 822 Leland Avenue Gabled-T This house was also built just before the turn of the century for A. J. and Elizabeth Purucker. They raised three children: Susie, Ira and Matilda. By 1906, Ernest I. Kizer had purchased the house and lived here with his wife, Elmira and son, John. Ernest taught at South Bend High School, managed the boys’ football and basket- ball teams and became the Assistant Principal by 1911. He resided here until 1930. 826 Leland Avenue Gabled-T Built prior to 1899, this house has been an investment property for many years. John Troyer rented this house from 1899 to 1900 with his wife, Margaret. John worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a mail clerk for rural routes. Artemus, an advertiser, and Elsie Young rent- ed the house from 1908 to 1910. 902 Leland Avenue Gabled-Ell Built in 1900, D. W. Dickerson is listed as the first resident of this house in 1901. By 1904, Henry C. and Emily French had purchased the home. They raised one son, H. Carol. Henry was a hardware merchant in South Bend. Emily resided here until the late 1920s. By 1919, the house had been converted into two apartments. 905 Leland Avenue Dutch Colonial Records date this house to 1900; however, the style of the house does not match this date. The house may have been designed and built in the early 1920s by Ernest W. Young, a local architect. Young remod- eled several houses in Chapin Park in the 1920s. His wife, Leigh D. Young, lived here into the late 1960s. 906 - 908 Leland Avenue Gabled-Ell Paulina and Edwin Hans built this home in 1895. Edwin was a woodworker who later worked for Oliver Plow. They raised five children: Lloyd, Lula, Edwin, Clarence and Elizabeth. The Hans family resided here into the 1930s. The small cottage behind the home may have been built as extra space for the large family. 910 Leland Avenue Dutch Colonial Built in 1924 as an investment property, Joseph C. Sommers is listed as the principal resident in the 1925 city directory. Several residents have subsequently lived at this address including: George Hinterleitner, Keturak Walker, Wilber Vollmar and Carrol Doxzin. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 35 911 Leland Avenue Side Gable/Queen Anne This house was built for Lucian and Belle Hull Snyder and their son, Robert, between 1898 and 1899. Lucian was a photographer for Bonney’s in South Bend and the assistant secretary of the YMCA. He later became a general delivery clerk for the U.S. Postal Service and worked there for many years. Belle resided here into the 1950s. 913 Leland Avenue Cross-Gable Cottage This house was built between 1898 and 1899 for Professor William and Gertrude Boone and their son, Joseph. William taught at and became president of the South Bend Commercial College. The Boone family resided here until 1906. By 1919, Delmer E. Gour, who worked for a lighting company, had purchased the house. 914 Leland Avenue Prairie Style Real estate developers Happ & Taggert built this house between 1912 and 1914. Dr. Thomas and Marion Lawton Swantz were the first owners of the property. Thomas practiced medicine in South Bend from 1907 until 1934. The Swantz family resided here only into the 1920s. By 1944, William and Mary Hinkle had purchased the property and resided in the house into the 1950s. 917 Leland Avenue Free Classic Queen Anne This house was built between 1899 and 1901. Elam F. Shirk is listed as the principal resident in 1901. By 1903, Etta and Fred Warrell had purchased this property. Fred managed the Goetz Cigar store, and traveled as an entertainer. They raised two sons, Charles and Lawrence. By 1912, Benjamin and Bertha Darr had purchased the house. Bertha owned the property until 1938. 918 & 920 Leland Avenue Side-Gable Double House The 1912 city directory notes that a new house had been built at this address; however, it remained unoccupied until after 1916. The 1919 directory lists Arenton J. Douglass Jr. as the principal resident. Other residents include: Joseph, an automobile dealer and Charlotte Renshaw, Will and Florida Babbitt, George Platner and others. The Bailey family purchased the duplex by 1949. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 36 508 Lindsey Avenue American Foursquare This house was built in 1903 for Guy L. Bunker, the South Bend Chief of Police, and Mrs. Minnie Bunker. Rose Bennett, Minnie’s daughter from another marriage, also resided here. Rose Bennett Young inherited the house by 1949. 510 Lindsey Avenue American Foursquare Built in 1903, Clifford and Esther Snell were the first residents of this house. Clifford was a bookkeeper for an oil company. The Snells raised one daughter, Elizabeth (b. 1903), and resided here until 1932. 512 Lindsey Avenue American Foursquare This house was also built in 1903. Dr. Louis J. Smith, a dentist, is list- ed as the principal resident in 1904. He lived at this address with his stepdaughter, Ruth Hunt (b. 1887), and daughter, Jane Smith (b. 1894) until 1914. Frank McErlain, an architect, lived here from 1916 until 1945 with his wife, Carrol, and daughter, Linda, a nurse. 309 Madison Street (W)Shingle Style Records date this house to 1877. Christian Louis and Magdalena Benz were the first owners and residents. Christian owned a wholesale and retail liquor store on Washington Street and passed away in 1895. They raised two sons: Eugene and G. Frederick, an Inspector for the City, who acquired the property soon after his father’s death. The house is also listed as 313 Madison. 317 Madison Street (W)Gable Front Records date this house to 1886. It has been an income property for many years. In 1899, Ottis J. Faurote, a saloonkeeper, and his wife, Kate, rented the house. Other residents include: William Hindman and Charles and Lena Freech. 319 Madison Street (W)Gable Front A twin to 317 Madison Street, this house was also an income prop- erty for many years, but had longer-term residents. Mrs. Esther Freudenstein, widow of Sigmund, lived here from 1891 until 1910. Her two children, Milton, a clothing salesman at Alder’s, and Lillian, also lived at this address. (See 327 W. Madison) Subsequent residents include: Mrs. Theresa Vahlert and Harriet Vaughn. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 37 327 Madison Street (W)American Foursquare This house was built in 1910 for Esther Freudenstein and her adult children: Milton and Lillian. The family had lived next door at 319 Madison for several years. Lillian Freudenstein acquired owner- ship of the property by 1938 and sold the house to Gus Nitsos in the 1940s. 329 Madison Street (W)Craftsman Philip Klingel built this house as an investment property in 1915. Klingel was a local real estate developer. Welton Judd, a credit man- ager at the South Bend Chilled Plow Company, was the first resident in 1916. Dr. Clifford F. Bussard purchased the property by 1925 and lived at the address into the 1950s. 406 Manitou Place Gabled-Ell/English Cottage Built in 1890, Paul Tscheudie (also spelled Judie) owned this house and resided here with his sons, James and David, until 1893. Paul and David were farmers, and James was a lawyer with Garst & Judie and a real estate agent. In 1893, Paul sold the house to Abner Frank (425 Lamont Terrace) who leased the house to several fami- lies including the Arens and the Tallerdays. 410 Manitou Place Gabled-T By 1890, George Hodson had purchased this lot from Edward Chapin; however, the house may not have been built for the Hodson family. It was certainly built by 1894 as Jay Carpenter, an employee for Singer Brothers, and his wife, Louise, had moved into the house by that year. They raised two daughters: Helen and Bessie who became a kindergarten teacher. By 1925, attorney Otto Beyler had purchased the house. 416 Manitou Place Colonial Revival - Minimal Traditional This house was built in 1941 and once stood on the southeast corner of Lafayette Blvd and Navarre. It was moved to this lot in 1980. 421 Manitou Place Gabled-Ell William and Catherine Buck (802 Forest) may have built this house by 1891 for William’s parents, Annanias and Catherine Buck. Annanias was retired from the Steel Skein Works. In 1898, Rev. Warren E. Shirey, pastor of the Westminster Church, had moved into the house and lived here until 1903. George Murphy purchased the house in 1920 and lived here into the 1950s. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 38 424 Manitou Place Cross-Gable Cottage William, a carpenter, contractor and builder, and Hilda Coulter pur- chased this lot by 1890 and built the house by 1891. The Coulters resided here until 1899. By 1904, Elizabeth Judie purchased the house for her residence and lived here with her son, Paul, and his wife, Mayme. Paul worked for Studebaker as a machinist, and he continued to reside in the house until 1950. 309 Marion Street (W)American Foursquare Iden Romig, a lawyer and insurance agent, built this house in 1909 as an investment property. He sold it shortly thereafter to Margaret Gish. Margaret, widow of William, lived in the house into the 1920s. Her son, Walter; daughter, Shirley Gish Taylor; son-in-law, D. Taylor; and granddaughter, Maria Taylor, also lived in the residence. 316 Marion Street (W)Cross Gable Wolf Elbel owned this house by 1886 and lived here until 1903. Wolf emigrated from Germany in 1850 at the age of twenty, and worked as a shoemaker and musician. Henry Beutter, a cigar dealer, and his wife, Clara, purchased the property by 1908. They raised two chil- dren, Erma and Charles, and lived here until 1950. 317 Marion Street (W)American Foursquare This house was built as an investment property in 1907. Rufus C. Saunders was the first recorded resident in 1908. Alfred Kelley resided at this address from 1910 until 1912 with his daughter, Mildred, and Elmira Hornith, a live-in servant. Kelly worked for the South Bend Manufacturing Corporation. 318 Marion Street (W)Prairie Style Records date this duplex to 1927. It may have been built by Henry and Clara Beutter as an investment property. Zalmon Dekelbaum resided in one flat from 1931 until the 1940s. Fred Clapp, Sherman Grossman, Cecelia Horvath and Robert Garnitz were also residents. 319 Marion Street (W)Gable Front This house was built prior to 1899. John and Elizabeth (Minnie) Wagener purchased the house by 1903. John worked for a wood veneer factory. The Wageners raised four children: Charles, Katie, Jacob and Anton. By 1920, Minnie had become a nurse and lived with her daughter, Katie M. Kettles, a widow and knitter, and grandchildren: Elizabeth and Alexander Kettles. Minnie Wagener owned the property until 1949. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 39 322 Marion Street (W)Italianate Cottage This house was moved from 112 E. Navarre and restored by Southhold Restoration Inc. in 1982. The house originally stood at 420 N. Michigan Street. In 1876, John Greene, a pioneer of Sumption Prairie in Greene Township, built two one-story Italianate cottages for his children. Greene’s daughter, Elizabeth, received the deed of this cottage in 1880. In 1896, the house was moved to Navarre Street possibly by John Wunderlich, a Singer Brothers employee. 325 Marion Street (W)Italianate Commercial w/ Late 20th Century Commercial Additions This commercial building has weathered many additions, but its orig- inal rectilinear form is still present and the Italianate style can still be found in the drip moldings around the windows and the bracketed cornice. The two-story section was built in 1887 and has served as the Reass Grocery & Meat Market, the Northside Grocery and the Samacovis Grocery. From 1957 to 1960, the construction of the one- story additions and the remodeling of the exterior façade occurred. It is currently Frank’s Place, a restaurant and adult beverage store. 326 Marion Street (W)Gable Front/Folk Victorian The house may have been built around 1882 as a rental property. From 1908 until 1920, Harry and Sarah Moore leased the house. Harry was an oil salesman. Since then, many subsequent residents have lived in this house. 328 Marion Street (W)Gable Front Formerly known as 324 or 326 Marion, little information could be found on this residence, but per fire insurance records, it was con- structed prior to 1899. From at least 1938 until 1950, Leroy and Bernice Patterson owned and resided in this home. 304 W Navarre Street Tudor Revival Ennis Austin designed this house for Judge William and Mae Romig Miller in 1906. William was a lawyer who developed a few lots on Navarre Street, including a house owned by his law and business partner and brother-in-law, Iden Romig. Mary Harriet Miller, their daughter, was raised in this house. The Millers owned the proper- ty until 1961 when John Horan purchased it. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 40 305 W Navarre Street Free Classic Queen Anne Built in 1892, Mrs. Mary V. Laughton, a widow, owned the house by 1899 and resided here until 1927. She received additional income from boarders. In 1928, the house was remodeled and converted into four apartments. 309 W Navarre Street Shingle Style This house was built for Carl, a Swedish immigrant, and Caroline Carrie) Anderson between 1901 and 1903. Carl was a tailor, whose shop was located at 119 West Washington. The Andersons sold the house to John and Caroline Parker by 1919. Parker emigrated from Hungary and was also a tailor. 310 W Navarre Street American Foursquare/Queen Anne Judge William Miller had this house built in 1904 and then sold it to Iden and Carrie Romig. William and Iden were law partners. In 1947, the Oliver Hotel Corporation purchased the house. They sold it in 1950 to Estelle Harrington Webber, a teacher. 311 W Navarre Street Gable Front/Colonial Revival Harry and William Elliot built this house around 1892 and sold it soon afterward to George Beitner. George managed the J. G. Beitner Sons Shoe Store. John and Nora Fetter purchased the house by 1910 from Beitner. John was a salesman and Nora was a music and art teacher. 312 W Navarre Street Shingle Style In 1906, Judge William Miller also commissioned Ennis Austin to design this house. Miller sold it to Samuel, an attorney, and Harriet] Parker by 1908. Samuel was also a former Dean of the Indiana Bar Association. The house was most likely designed in the Shingle style and was sided later. 315 W Navarre Street Queen Anne William and Ella Carskaddon purchased this lot from Peter Stocker, Ella’s father, and had a house built on the property by 1883. William was the secretary of the South Bend Toy Co. and later worked for the South Bend Pulley Co. By 1910, furniture maker J. Willard, and Charlotte Shidler had purchased the property and resided here until 1938. They had rented 824 Forest Avenue previously. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 41 318 W Navarre Street Queen Anne: Half-Timbered Charles Woolman, a local carpenter, built this house for resale pur- poses in 1896. He sold the property to Laura Shidler, the widow of Dr. Arthur Shidler. Their daughter, Merle Shidler Warner, and son- in-law, Eugene Warner also lived here by 1916. Eugene acquired the property in 1923. He was a prominent South Bend businessman. 319 W Navarre Street Gabled-T Peter and Mary Stocker purchased this property from Myron Campbell in 1883 and built this house soon afterward. Their wid- owed daughter, Cora Stocker Sarle, and nephew, Levi Adams, a phar- macist, also lived here. Mrs. Mary Stocker resided here until 1908. 320 W Navarre Street Shingle Style/Queen Anne Fred Keller, county surveyor and a civil engineer, and Edith Keller, purchased this lot from Charles Woolman in 1897 and had this house built by 1898. They lived here with their son, Charles. By 1904, the Kellers had sold the house to Myron Campbell; they had built a new house at 609 Portage Avenue. 323 W Navarre Street Queen Anne By 1881, Myron and Abbie Campbell purchased property flanking Navarre and Park from Mary and Andrew Anderson. Ahouse was built for their family by 1883 in this location, but it was removed to build this present house between 1908 and 1910. This house was built for their son, Edward, and daughter-in-law, Lillian Campbell. 326 W Navarre Street Queen Anne: Spindlework This house was built between 1884 and 1886 for Daniel and Mary Miller. Daniel was an engineer for the Studebaker Company. Mary Miller lived here until 1908 and gained income from boarders. By 1910, Harrison and Antoinette Crockett purchased the property and resided here until 1948. Walter Hildebrand, an architect, purchased the property in 1949. 330 W Navarre Street Stick Style William and Eva Stover purchased this property in 1888 and built the house by 1894. The house is a reversal of a design from David S. Hopkin’s 1886 and 1893 Victorian plan books. William Stover was active in the founding of the St. Joseph County Historical Society and was a superintendent at Studebaker. Their daughter, Harriet, resided here into the 1930s. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 42 336 W Navarre Street Queen Anne: Spindlework Isaiah and Melissa Unruh purchased this lot in 1888. The house was built by 1889. Isaiah worked for the Studebaker Co. for many years, and was elected city councilman in 1896. In 1920, the house was willed to Ralph and Addie Hollowell. William Reinke, a building contractor, purchased the property by 1938. 407 W Navarre Street see 601 Park Avenue - Horatio Chapin House) 413 W Navarre Street American Foursquare/Craftsman Freyermuth & Maurer designed this house in 1905 for Walter Fassnacht and Bessie Burroughs Fassnacht. It was completed by 1906. Walter was involved in the lumber and construction busi- nesses and worked for the Indiana Lumber Supply Co. The Fassnachts raised two sons: George and Gerard, and resided here into the 1950s. 417 W Navarre Street Queen Anne F. J. Lewis and Mary Meyer purchased the property and built the house in 1891. Louis attended Northwestern Law School and became a well-know attorney for several railway and stone com- panies in the area. Their daughter, Edna, was raised in this house and later resided here as an adult with her husband, Harry McCarty, and their children: Edna, Louis and Mary Louise. 419 & 421 W Navarre Street Free Classic Queen Anne Lillian and Clarence Jennings purchased this property from Fred Keller in 1904. This duplex was built by 1908. Lillian was a circuit court reporter. The first recorded residents of the property were Ross Miller and William Clinton. Other residents have included: J. Maynard Peterson, Carl Hibbard and Joseph Moore. Carriage House Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 43 601 Park Avenue Carpenter Gothic Revival Built between 1855 and 1857 for Horatio Chapin, this house is the oldest existing structure in the District and an important example of the Gothic revival style in Indiana. Chapin was an early settler of South Bend and a merchant, banker and elder for the First Presbyterian Church. He died in 1871 intestate. Edward Chapin eventually inherited the house and sold it in 1883 to Mrs. Anna E. Meyers. Christopher and Caroline Fassnacht purchased the home in 1888 and lived in it until 1936. They raised three sons: Homer, Paul and Walter. In the 1890s, Christopher turned the Chapin House 90 degrees to face Park Avenue. He also later added the glass garage. Christopher was a contractor and president of the Indiana Lumber Company. His company built the granite-faced First Presbyterian Church at the corner of Washington and Lafayette and several other buildings in South Bend. He also subdivided a portion of Chapin Park for residential development. 607 Park Avenue Craftsman In 1911, Freyermuth & Maurer designed this home for Ethel and Homer Fassnacht, the daughter-in-law and son of Christopher and Caroline Fassnacht. Homer was involved in the lumber and build- ing business and managed the West Side Lumber Company. They raised two children: H. Jack and William. Homer and Ethel resided in this house into the 1970s. 608 Park Avenue American Foursquare/Craftsman Myron, a banker at South Bend National Bank, and Abbie Campbell built this house in 1910 after their son, Edward, moved into the new home at 323 W. Navarre Street. The Campbells lived here with their two daughters, Ada and Vera, until 1914. 610 Park Avenue Queen Anne Myron and Abbie Campbell also owned this parcel of land and had this house built for their son, Robert, in 1904. Robert also worked for the South Bend National Bank. From 1906 until 1921, the house was rented to the Ralph Goodwin and Miles O’Brien families. In 1921, the Campbell family sold the property to Carl Ginz, an expert in the insurance field and president of private insurance firms. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 44 613 Park Avenue Queen Anne This house was built in 1892 for Oren G. Huff and Bessie Oliver Huff. They resided here with their son, Charles, and Bessie’s sis- ter, Hattie Oliver. Oren was a wholesale lumber dealer. The Huffs sold the house to Arnold and Anna Peden. Amy Jones, former owner of 710 Park, restored this house to a single-family residence in 2000-2001. 616 Park Avenue American Foursquare Albert Sibley, founding partner of Sibley & Ware, and Eva Sibley purchased property from Mary Chapin Anderson in 1882 and built a large house (614 Park) at the center of the property. By 1906, Albert and their son, Walter, divided the property. They had six houses built around Sibley Court for investment purposes or for family members. The court is now listed as part of Park Avenue. This house was built as an investment property around 1916. 617 Park Avenue Gable Front Lizzie, Bertha and Bessie George purchased this lot from Christopher Fassnacht in 1891 and had the house built within the same year. Bertha was a stenographer for the Studebaker Corpora- tion; Bessie was a bookkeeper for the South Bend Tribune; and Lizzie’s late husband, Charles George, owned a grocery store. By 1908, Edward, manager for a life insurance firm, and Catherine Twomey had purchased the house. 618 Park Avenue Period Revival In 1906, Albert Sibley had commissioned W.W. Schneider to design this house for his son, Walter Sibley. Walter resided here until 1916. The Sibley family then employed the house as an income property. 619 Park Avenue Queen Anne Henry and Anna [Fannie] Boyd Pershing purchased this lot in 1893 and had the house built by 1894. Henry managed an office special- ties store, manufactured ledger books and was a typewriter dealer. Harry lived here until 1941. By 1949, Florence Duncan had pur- chased the house. 620 Park Avenue Prairie Style The Sibley family had this house built in 1914 as an investment property. Gilbert Dunkin may have resided here from 1916 until 1923. He was a sales manager for the George Cutter Company of South Bend, which manufactured Chapin Park’s street lights. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 45 622 Park Avenue Free Classic Queen Anne Ennis Austin designed this house in 1907 for Eva Sibley, the wife of the late Albert Sibley. Eva lived here until 1916 when she moved to 826 Park with her daughters, Olive and Helen. The house remained in the Sibley family as an income property. 623 Park Avenue Classical Revival George and Kate Ware (413 Lamont Terrace) commissioned W.W. Schneider to design this house between 1899 and 1900. George was a co-partner with Albert Sibley in the machine and tool firm, Sibley and Ware. Harry Niles was the first listed resident. Mrs. Ware owned the house until 1922 when she sold it to Anna Paxton, a res- ident of the house since 1912. 624 Park Avenue Bungalow The Sibley family also contracted the construction of this house, which was completed by 1916. It remained in the Sibley family into the 1940s. 626 Park Avenue Period Revival This house was built for Olive and Helen Sibley, the daughters of Eva and Albert Sibley. Eva moved into the house in 1916 from 622 Park Avenue. These three women lived here until 1921 when the house became a rental property. 628 Park Avenue Renaissance Revival E. Will Turnock, an architect based in Elkhart, designed this house for B. Voll in 1924. Voll had married one of the Sibley daughters and worked for the family business. The house included an elevator and suite for Eva Sibley. The house remained in the family until 1961. 706 Park Avenue Prairie Style see 321 Lamont Terrace) Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 46 710 Park Avenue Eclectic Italianate Mary Chapin Anderson and Andrew Anderson had this house built between 1875 and 1877 after Mary inherited her portion of the family estate. By that time, Anderson had become a well- known trial attorney, who had practiced with Thomas Stanfield, Willis Bugbee and his son-in-law, James DuShane. He was also an early enlistee in the Civil War, served as a State Senator in 1862 and founded the Saint Joseph County Law Library. Four generations of the Anderson-DuShane family have lived in this house. Mary Anderson’s granddaughter, Mary DuShane, lived here until her death in 1962. At some point the house was turned to face Park and moved to its present location. 715 Park Avenue Side-Gambrel Cottage/Shingle Style Originally part of the property Richard Lyon purchased from Edward Chapin in 1883, this house was constructed prior to 1899. Arthur Coonradt was the principal resident in 1899. Louise H. Pfleger [Pfieger] purchased this house in 1899 and lived here with her son, William, until 1904. Harry Schadt, a salesman, leased the house from 1908 until 1914. 720 Park Avenue Gable Front/Folk Victorian Several theories abound regarding the construction of this house. It could have been constructed as early as 1875 for Marshall and Emma G. Chapin, brother and sister-in-law of Horatio Chapin, or it might have been built in 1878 for Emma and James DuShane. DuShane was a principal of South Bend High School and served as superintendent of the schools from 1879 to 1891. During this time, he began to study law with his father-in-law, Andrew Anderson, and joined Anderson’s practice in 1893. By 1906, the DuShanes had moved to 710 Park and began to lease this house to other residents including J. Augustine Smith, a concrete manufacturer. 721 Park Avenue Prairie Style George and Minnie Harrop commissioned Ennis Austin to design this house in 1911. They resided here by 1914. George worked as the secretary-treasurer of the National Company. Several owners have subsequently resided here such as: Charles Coen (1916-1919), George Spencer, a perfume manufacturer, Hyman Maza and Harry Greenblatt. This property was once owned by George Hodson. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 47 723 Park Avenue Stick Style Fannie and George Hodson purchased property from Edward Chapin between 1884 and 1887. This house was built by 1889. George was involved in South Bend’s lumber and building busi- nesses. He and his wife raised five children: George, Alvin, Hilda Bella], Amelia and Florence. The Hodsons sold the house to James, a general contractor, and Roberta Cole by 1904. The Hodsons had built a new house at 712 Forest Avenue. The Cole family resided here for over twenty years into the late 1920s. 725 Park Avenue Classical Revival Daisy and Archibald Murdock purchased this lot from George Hodson in 1902 and commissioned W.W. Schneider to design the house. By 1904, the house had been built and the Murdocks were listed as resi- dents. Arch Murdock was a well-known merchant and tailor in South Bend. The Murdocks sold the house to Edward Crouse by 1925. 730 Park Avenue Colonial Revival Ernest W. Young designed this house for F. Lewis and Sarah Stedman between 1912 and 1914. F. L. Stedman was the treasurer of the Indiana Building and Loan Association, a partner in the sporting goods store, Camper & Stedman, and a gunsmith. In 1920, John and Virginia O’Brien purchased the home and lived there until 1948. John was the vice-president of the South Bend Lathe Works. 734 Park Avenue Gabled-Ell John Brown, an employee for the County Auditor, and Anna Brown had this house built between 1890 and 1891 after purchasing the property from Mary Chapin Anderson. They raised three children: Mabel, John and Edgar. In 1905, George, a contractor, and Minnie Harrop purchased the property and lived here until 1911. 738 Park Avenue Gabled-Ell Albert Kelley purchased land from Mary Anderson in 1889 and had this house built shortly afterwards. Albert worked for Studebaker before starting the South Bend Remedy Co. Ulysses and Mary Manning purchased the home in 1894. Ulysses was also in the medical profession and later became an advertising special- ist. Margaret, their daughter, worked for the Red Cross. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 48 801 Park Avenue Gabled-T/Late Gothic Revival Hewlett G. and Charlotte (Lottie) Davis had this house built between 1884 and 1885. Hewlett was a shipping clerk and later became an executive with the Oliver Chilled Plow Company. He worked for Oliver until 1922. They raised two children: H. Gail Davis, Jr., who inherited the house after the death of his parents, and Lorene Davis Craven. 803 Park Avenue Queen Anne: Half-timbered Clinton Turner and his second wife, Mollie, had this house built between 1901 and 1903 and lived here until 1906. Clinton was an agent for R. G. Dun & Co. Several individuals subsequently owned the property including Callie Rennoe, William and Harriet Paul, Swan Krusell, Dr. James and Bertha Wilson, Lewis Fleming and Benjamin Fry. 804 Park Avenue Cross-Gable Square Plan F. Lewis and Sarah Stedman purchased property from Mary Anderson in 1888 and had this house built soon afterward. This was the Stedman’s first house in the neighborhood. While residing here, Stedman owned the Camper and Stedman sporting goods store with his partner, James Camper. They moved to 730 Park upon sell- ing this house to Dr. Clem, a dentist, and Louise Shidler in 1911. Clarence Lee purchased the home from the Shidlers by 1925. 809 Park Avenue Clipped Gabled-Ell Mrs. Mary E. Kelley had purchased lot 61 and half of 62 by 1890. This house was built in 1892. Charles and Luthera Newell and their two children, Louis and Harlow, were residents by 1896. They lived here until 1912. Charles worked for the U.S. Express as an agent. 810 Park Avenue Gabled-Ell Before purchasing this house between 1896 and 1898, George and Minnie Harrop lived at 526 Portage Avenue (now 626 Portage). George was a manager for several telephone companies: Central Union, Bell Telephone and Telephone Express, before becoming an independent contractor. The Harrops resided here until 1901, and would live in several houses in the district. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 49 813 Park Avenue Cross Gable Annie and Gilbert Elliot purchased lot 63 and half of 62 in 1882 from Edward Chapin and built this house by 1883. Gilbert worked for the MC Railroad as a passenger ticket agent, and Annie worked at the Tribune Store in the 1890s. They raised two children, Lizzie and Gilbert. Annie Elliott lived in the house until 1908. Architect Ennis Austin resided here from 1914 until 1916. 815 Park Avenue Free Classic Queen Anne Annie Elliot, the widow of Gilbert Elliot, built this house in 1898 for income purposes. Her husband had passed away in 1896. Joseph Seaman and his family were the first residents, and they lived here until 1904. Seaman, a Russian immigrant, was involved in the sale of dry goods. From 1910 until 1914, Adolph Heller rented the home. 816 Park Avenue Queen Anne: Spindlework The Mann family purchased this lot and had the house built by 1891. In 1898, architect Walter and Emma Schneider were residents of this home, and by 1910, they had purchased it. Walter designed several homes in the neighborhood, including several on Lamont Terrace and Navarre Street, as well as many civic buildings in South Bend. The Schneiders lived here into the 1950s. 817 Park Avenue Gabled-T/Stick Style James and Emma Camper purchased this property from Edward Chapin in 1884 and had this house built by 1886. Camper was a gun- smith and co-owner of Camper and Stedman, a sporting goods and bicycle store in South Bend. His partner, F. Lewis Stedman, lived at 804 and 730 Park Avenue. Emma Camper lived here until 1932. 819 Park Avenue Gabled-T/Spindlework Robert Tutt, a carpenter and contractor, built this house in 1890, and sold it to Mary and Isaac Calvert in 1891. Isaac was a well-known mechanic. The Calverts rented the house to Dr. Harry Mitchell 1896-1898) and Courtney Ducomb, a local attorney (1899). By 1904, Nelson and Anna Jones had purchased the home and lived here with their son, Herbert, into the 1930s. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 50 820 Park Avenue Craftsman This house was most likely moved to this lot, but records are unable to confirm this. Fire insurance maps depict a house with a much dif- ferent footprint – that of a gabled-ell – in 1899. Ella Miller, the widow of Dr. Martin Miller, owned the property from 1892 until 1903. Subsequent owners included: Dr. Alva Stonecipher, Albert and Laura Leisure, and John and Alice Yeagley. 824 Park Avenue Gabled-Ell Built in 1892, Mrs. Elizabeth Wagner owned the house from 1894 until 1901. Her son, Earl Wagner, a pharmacist for G.D. Staples, acquired the house from his mother and lived here until 1903. Frank and Jennie Brown purchased the home in 1904 and lived here with their children and Frank’s mother until 1910. Frank and Luella Koos lived here from 1912 until 1931. Frank worked for Oliver Plow. 827 Park Avenue Free Classic Queen Anne Bell and Robert Tutt purchased half of lot 66 by 1890, and had this house built by 1898. By 1899, Arthur and Anna Keltner had pur- chased this house and resided here with their children, Harold and Bernard, and Anna’s mother, Mrs. Jennie Smith. Arthur was a con- tractor, mosaic tile artisan and owner of a hardware store. Keltner sold the house to Benjamin Drollinger. 828 Park Avenue Queen Anne This house was built between 1890 and 1894. The first recorded res- idents of the home were: Edward, Enos and Frank Weed. The Weeds worked for the South Bend Porcelain Company. Dr. John Cassidy and Cecelia Cassidy purchased the house by 1898 and lived with their eight children. W.W. Schneider remodeled the house in 1916 for Happ & Taggart. 830 Park Avenue Gabled-T Emily and Thomas Freeman purchased this lot and had the house built by 1891. Thomas was a bookbinder and later head of the bindery department at the South Bend Tribune. The Freemans lived in the house until 1906. In 1908, real estate developers, Happ & Taggart, purchased the property for investment purposes. William G. Hintz purchased the property for his residence by 1925. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 51 831 Park Avenue Clipped Gabled-Ell/Folk Victorian In 1883, Mary Deal purchased lot 67, Chapin Place from Edward Chapin. The house was constructed by 1886. She and her husband, Orange Deal, raised one daughter, Iva. Orange worked for a car- riage works factory in the carriage body fabrication area. The house remained in the Deal/Badet family until 1943 when Mary DuShane and Ann DuShane Nuner purchased the home for invest- ment purposes and converted it into three apartments. 834 Park Avenue Side Gable This small cottage was built prior to 1899, but ownership could not be determined. Dr. Henry Mitchell and his wife, Lily, rented this house from 1899 until 1904 after residing in a few other houses in Chapin Park. They were from Canada and raised one son, Woodburn. The house continued as an investment property for several years. 835 Park Avenue Tudor Revival Edna and Henry Badet purchased this property in 1915 and had this home built by 1919. They most likely removed an earlier home built for Josiah Keltner, a farmer, and his wife, Elizabeth. Henry Badet became the treasurer of the South Bend Toy Manufacturing Company in 1914, which his father had founded. The Badets raised two children, Barbara and Henry. Edna Badet resided here until 1943. 838 Park Avenue Queen Anne Alexander Dundee had this house built as an investment and income property in 1904. By 1906, Harvey and Grace Ginz were residing in the house and lived here with their son, John, until 1910. By 1916, Daisy and Edward Reilly had purchased the house. 840 Park Avenue Free Classic Queen Anne Estelle and Ira Gray purchased this lot from Anderson, DuShane and Putnam in 1907 and had the house built by 1908. Ira Gray sold the house quickly to Frank and Josephine Sherrit. Frank worked for a varnish company as a salesman. They lived here with their son, Franklin, and live-in servant, Bernice [Sencoe]. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 52 841 Park Avenue Gabled-T Alfred and Georgiana Berger purchased this property from Edward Chapin in 1889 and had the house built by 1891. Berger worked as a clerk for the Rose and Ellsworth Store from 1891 to at least 1910. Arthur Butterworth resided here briefly before Oliver, a traveling salesman, and Cary Kise purchased the home in 1914. 843 Park Avenue Shingle Style Anna Gish Kimble had purchased the north half of lot 70, Chapin Place from Edward Chapin by 1890. The house was probably built by 1891 but certainly before 1899. The residence was vacant from 1899 until 1903. Harry Congdon resided at this address from 1904 until 1908. The house was again vacant in 1910, but by 1912, Dr. Davis and Sara Tucker had purchased the house and lived here until 1919. 844 Park Avenue Free Classic Queen Anne Rebecca Martin purchased this lot in 1906 and had the house con- structed by 1908 as an investment. The first residents were Blanchette and Albert Frederick, who purchased the property in 1908 and lived in the house until 1945. They raised two children: Lee and Dorothy. Albert worked for Oliver Chilled Plow as a pur- chasing agent. 845 Park Avenue Side Gable/Tudor Revival Anna Gish Kimble also purchased this lot from Edward Chapin by 1890. This cottage-house was built prior to 1899, and may have been remodeled in 1923. Samuel, a clerk at the Electric Company, and Anna Bausman rented the house from 1899 until 1901. Charles Kachel pur- chased it by 1908 and sold it to Theodore Moyer, a dentist, by 1912. 846 Park Avenue Free Classic Queen Anne Ira Gray, a South Bend real estate developer, built this house in 1907 as an investment. He sold the house within a year to John Borg, pas- tor of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church, and Clara Borg. In 1919, Rollo Page, an Aetna Life Insurance agent, and Mabelle Page purchased the house and lived here with their daughters: Mary Louise, Kathryn and Virginia. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 53 851 Park Avenue Free Classic Queen Anne Records date this house to 1901. Charles Goewey, a manufacturer and salesman of stationary, and his wife, Jane, were the first resi- dents of this house. The Goeweys resided here into the late 1930s and owned the house until 1949. Mrs. Ruth Bungert lived here in the 1940s and 50s. 605 Portage Avenue Free Classic Queen Anne Richard and Maude Elbel purchased this property from Fred Keller and built this home in 1904. Prior to 1904, the Elbels resided on Leland Avenue. The Elbel family was very inclined toward music. Richard opened the Elbel Brothers Store, a music and piano shop. Both Richard and Maude were active in South Bend’s civic affairs and clubs. 609 Portage Avenue Free Classic Queen Anne W.W. Schneider designed this house in 1905 for Fred Keller and his family. Keller was a partner of the real estate firm, Whitcomb & Keller, and was elected Mayor of South Bend in 1913. The Kellers sold the house in 1920 to Emilyn and Dr. John Stoekley, an oral surgeon. The house was the Conservancy of Music from 1972 until 1990. 610 Portage Avenue Gabled-Ell This house was moved to this site in 1920, but unfortunately the records do not note its previous location. Jack and Lucille Jung were the first listed residents in 1920. Jack worked as a salesman for a candy factory. Jacob Rodl and Anna Erickson, a nurse, resided here in the 1920s. 611 Portage Avenue Colonial Revival W.W. Schneider designed this home between 1911 and 1914 for Mrs. Winona Dodd. Mrs. Dodd, the widow of Edwin Dodd, is listed as the principal owner and resident in 1914. She resided here into the late 1920s and converted the home into a duplex. By 1930, Dr. Harriet L. Lindt, a physician, was living in this house. 612 Portage Avenue Free Classic Queen Anne Christopher Fassnacht built this house for investment purposes between 1904 and 1906. Clarence Hyde was the first listed resident. He was a partner in several lumber, fuel and insurance businesses. Benjamin and Margaret Abbott, Dr. Charles Vicker and Alexis Thielens were also early residents of this house. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 54 614 Portage Avenue American Foursquare Christopher Fassnacht, a contractor and developer, sold this prop- erty to Emil and Anna Reyer. By 1906, the house had been built for the Reyer family. Emil was a chemist with the South Bend Medical Company, and later became a manager. Their daughter, Miriam Reyer, inherited the property by 1968 and continued to live in the house. Miriam worked for the city library. 615 Portage Avenue American Foursquare Frederick Heil, who worked for Studebaker and South Bend Chilled Plow, is listed as a resident at this address from 1883 until 1904. He and his wife, Margaret, both emigrated from Germany. They raised five children. 617 Portage Avenue American Foursquare Built between 1904 and 1906, John and Martha Zimmer were the first owners of this house. John was a wood worker and carpenter. Both had emigrated from Germany. After 1910, the house became an investment property for Louis Rockstroh. Walter and Mildred Harter rented the house from 1914 into the 1920s. 620 Portage Avenue American Foursquare Laura Shidler, the widow of Dr. Arthur Shidler and resident of 318 W. Navarre Street, purchased this lot from C. Fassnacht in 1901. The house was built for investment purposes in 1903. Edward Twomey, the first resident of this house in 1906, worked for Equitable Life Insurance; and Studebaker was one of his main clients. 621 & 623 Portage Avenue Queen Anne Samuel Good, a local “capitalist” and real estate developer, pur- chased two lots in 1899 and built houses for investment purposes on the property shortly afterwards, including this duplex. At that time, the house was listed as 525 and 527B Portage Avenue. It once had a wrap-around porch, which was removed in the 1940s. 622 Portage Avenue Cross Gable Previously known as 522 Portage Avenue, this house was built between 1903 and 1906. Dr. John H. Ellis and his wife, Nellie, were listed as the first occupants in 1906. Minerva Seese, their servant, is also listed as a resident. Subsequent residents include: Hiram Krieghbaum, Charles and Agnes Lee, and Hugh Harrop. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 55 624 Portage Avenue American Foursquare Built as an investment property between 1903 and 1906, several families have subsequently lived here: Vernon Hastings (1906), Lincoln Beyerle (1908), George and Jennie Simon (1910), John Cromley (1912) and John Duncan (1914-1916). 626 Portage Avenue 19th-Century Commercial Functional Also known as 526 Portage Avenue, this building predates 1899. It has housed a variety of shops and stores during its existence includ- ing the A & P Food Store and Tea Shop and the Norman Mumford Food Market and Grocery. 627 Portage Avenue Queen Anne Records date this house to 1900. Stuart MacKibben is listed at this address in 1906. Oliver Hungerford resided here from 1910 until 1912. James, an engineer for Singer Brothers, and Elizabeth Kerr lived here with their daughters, Helen and Jean, and Elizabeth’s mother, Adelaide, from 1912 into the 1920s. 628 Portage Avenue American Foursquare/Queen Anne Built as an investment property circa 1902, several residents have occupied this house including Arthur Niblock, Walter and [May] Sweet, William Yates, and James and Katherine Bryan. By 1938, the house was converted into three apartments and later became a church. 629 Portage Avenue Gabled-T Formerly known as 527APortage Avenue, this house was built prior to 1899. By 1908, Mary J. Garwood had purchased the home after living on Forest Avenue. She also continued to live with her sister, Lydia, who was a seamstress. Lydia acquired the house from her sister by 1916 and lived here until 1919. 630-632 Portage Ave Queen Anne Built between 1904 and 1906, this building housed both commercial and residential uses such as Christian Grimm’s meat store. The Grimms lived nearby at 703 Leland Avenue. The building also housed the Chapin Park Market and Colonial Cleaners & Tailors. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 56 701 Portage Avenue Queen Anne Firehouse One of a few nineteenth-century firehouses designed by architect Charles Brehmer in South Bend, Hose House #6 opened for service in 1898. The firehouse stands on the edge of the former St. Joseph County Agriculture Fairgrounds, which was also the location of Camp Rose, a Civil War training ground. The building remained in service as a fire station until 1967 when the city moved the depart- ment to more modern quarters. The South Bend Civic Theatre began its residence in the firehouse in 1968. 720 Portage Avenue Queen Anne Formerly known as 620 and 712 Portage, the home of John Shetterley once stood on a part of this property. Anne and Ryell Miller, lived here from at least 1883 until 1901. Ryell dabbled in many professions including dentistry, floral sales, law and real estate development. Records are unclear regarding the construction date of the existing house. It may have been built between 1901 and 1903, or in 1907; however, city directories do not list 720 Portage until 1925. 724 Portage Avenue Shingle Style This property was once part of the John Shetterley’s homestead. Charles and Fannie McDonald purchased this property and had this house built between 1893 and 1894. Charles was the editor of the city section of the South Bend Times and was the co-operator of J.B. Stoll & Co., a printing firm. The house remained in the McDonald family until 1919. W. Leslie Chamberlain and his wife, Gertrude, purchased the house in 1920. 728 Portage Avenue 20th-Century Functional Built in 1937, the building housed the Marx Apartments into the 1960s. The building contained five or six apartments and was owned by Emil Marx. 736 Portage Avenue 20th-Century Functional Known as the Portage Apartments, this apartment building was constructed between 1925 and 1930 and contained four to five flats. It has remained an apartment complex. 740 Portage Avenue Gabled-Ell Built between 1906 and 1908, John Fitzgibbon is listed as the princi- pal resident in 1908. He resided here with his wife, [Stella], and their children: John, George, Ralph and Ruth. John Dunfer and George McClary boarded with the Fitzgibbon family in 1910. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 57 742 Portage Avenue Bungalow Alza and Paul Brass built this house in 1923 as an investment prop- erty. The first recorded resident was Townsend Taylor, an automo- bile enthusiast, secretary for the South Bend Motor Coach Club and treasurer for the Hoosier Auto Association. By 1938, John and Florence Zook had purchased the property. 744 Portage Avenue Gable Front Records date this house to circa 1920. For many years, it was an investment property. Residents included: Ellis Cannon, Robert Everett, Clarence Harris, Stanley Wyatt, Glenn Fenimore and Paul Hamilton. 748 Portage Avenue Greek Revival/Gable Front Known as 728 Portage Avenue before 1908, this house was built prior to 1898. In 1898, Rezeau, a mason, and Nancy Brown were residents. By 1903, the house was converted into two or more apartments. Mrs. Evelyn Dilling Watkins, a widow, resided in the home from 1903 until 1910. Subsequent residents include: Charles and Mary Dolk, Guy Rohrer, George Sparks and Jay Harris. 750 Portage Avenue Minimal Traditional Reuben and Bertha Miller built this house in 1951 as an investment property. At that time, the building contained two apartments. The first residents were W.D. Kennedy and William Evans. By 1968, it had been converted into four apartments. 756 Portage Avenue American Foursquare/Queen Anne Built between 1919 and 1925, Mrs. Ida North owned the property into the late 1930s. Mrs. North was a corsetiere and managed a shop called the Nu-Bone Corset Shoppe. By 1944, Harold and Mattie Smith had purchased the house. It later became the Portage Foot Clinic and Surgicenter owned by Richard J. Dieter, a podiatrist. 760 Portage Avenue American Foursquare This house was constructed between 1906 and 1908 as an invest- ment property. Noel Richardson is listed as the first resident in 1908. By 1914, Ezekiel and Helen Garwood had purchased the house for their family. Between 1916 and 1919, Ezekiel passed away, and Helen lived in the house for a few more years. They raised two sons, Clarence and Stanley. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 58 762 Portage Avenue Bungalow Demolished in 2005.] C. E. Smith built this house in 1916 after plat- ting his subdivision in 1915. For some years, it served as an invest- ment property. Christopher and Katherine Graf were the first listed residents. The house also served as John J. Reuthe’s dental office in the 1940s and 50s. 764 Portage Avenue Bungalow Also part of C.E. Smith’s subdivision, this house was built between 1915 and 1916. By 1925, John and Thespina Vouros had purchased the house. Thespina resided here into the 1950s. 768 Portage Avenue Bungalow Built in 1915 or 1916, this house was an investment property for sev- eral years. Hollis Cover resided here for an extended time from 1925 to at least 1932. Charles Quillen purchased the house by 1944 and resided in it into the late 1960s. 802 Portage Avenue Bungalow This house was built in 1915; the 1916 city directory listed it as new. Benjamin and [Katherine] Bihlmire had purchased the house by 1919. Benjamin was an office manager for an automobile company. They raised two sons: Stephen and John. By 1925, Charles Hobbs had purchased the house; he resided here into the 1950s. 804 Portage Avenue Bungalow Also built in 1915 or 1916 by C.E. Smith, the house served as an investment property for a few years. Coy Walker, Mrs. Mary Baron, Norma Frick, a nurse, and Anna Renkosek, also a nurse, were a few of the residents. Loyal and Faye Longcor purchased the house between 1932 and 1938. Mrs. Longcor resided in the house into the late 1960s. 703 Portage Court Prairie Style This house was built between 1916 and 1919, and has been an investment property for many years. Carroll Byers resided here in 1919. By 1925, the house was converted into two flats and remained so for two decades. Eugene Kizer is listed as the principal resident in 1951. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 59 605 Rex Street Gable Front Also known as 603 Rex Street, this house was built between 1898 and 1899 for Oscar and Eliza Hans. They resided here only for a few years until 1903. By 1906, William and Laura Ritter had purchased the house to live in during their retirement. Helen Weber, a music teacher, purchased the house by 1930. 608 Rex Street American Foursquare Built between 1901 and 1903, the house was an investment proper- ty for several years and had many residents. John L. White was the first listed occupant who lived here in 1903. Subsequent residents include: Byron Miller, Leo and May Ranger, Burton Thomas and Carrol Pollock. 609 Rex Street Bungalow This bungalow was built in 1909 for Frank and Edna Stover. Frank worked for the American Trust Company as assistant treasurer. The Stovers sold the house to Ralph and Anna Longfield by 1930. The Longfields raised two children, John and Mary. Anna resided in the house into the 1950s. 615 Rex Street Gabled-Ell/Queen Anne Built between 1901 and 1903, James, a carpenter, and Martha Smith were the first owners of this home. James resided here into the 1920s and sold the house by 1930. It then became a rental property. 616 Rex Street Queen Anne This house was most likely built as an investment property between 1903 and 1904. Mrs. Anna Ritter is listed as the first resi- dent of this home. Subsequent residents include: Francis Long, Horace Zimmerman, William and Myrtle Romine, Claude Miller and Frank Dunnahoo. 617 Rex Street Gable Front Built between 1899 and 1900, Wilson and [Ida] Snyder were the first residents of this house. Though they did not own the property, they resided here for over a decade until 1914 with their three children: Howard, Dorothy and Mary. In 1910, Wilson was the secretary of the Board of Public Safety. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 60 620 Rex Street Queen Anne see 826 Ashland) 621 Rex Street Gable Front The history of this house could not be compiled before the printing of this booklet. 701 Rex Street Craftsman One of the younger houses on Rex, this residence was built in 1923 as an investment property. Gustav Schmilling resided here in 1925. By 1930, Oscar and Maude Anderson are listed as residents and later purchased the home. They raised three children: Edward, Betty and Robert. Oscar was a freight representative for a railroad corporation. The Andersons sold the house to Ralph Keever. 706 Rex Street Gabled-Ell/Stick Style William Boyd, president of the South Bend Lumber Company, built this house as an income property in 1900. William also built 427 and 431 Lamont Terrace, and possibly 858 Forest Avenue. The first resi- dent of this house, Arthur Freeman, was a bookkeeper at Oliver Chilled Plow Works. Subsequent residents include: Homer Moore 1906) and Willard and Alice Orvis (1908-1916). 410 - 412 William Italianate/Gable Front Known as 410 Wood Street until the late 1920s, records date this duplex to 1880. Seeber S. Ennis is listed as the principal resident in 1899 and 1901. Other residents include: Edward Arnold (1903), John Eckert (1904-1908), Edward Bankson (1910), Samuel Tushing (1912- 1914 and George Murphy (1916-1925). 414 William Gable Front This house, formerly known as 414 Wood, was built circa 1884. Edward Hensel, a laborer for Studebaker, his wife, Jane, and their twelve children lived here from at least 1899 until 1916. By 1925, William Hensel, their eldest son, had acquired the property. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 61 418 William Gable Front Between 1896 and 1898, Frank and Louise Ambrose moved to 418 Wood. Frank had been the proprietor of the South Bend House located at 130 N. Michigan for many years. Louise Ambrose sur- vived her husband and resided here until 1908. 420-422 William Parking lots 426 William American Foursquare/Queen Anne Built between 1901 and 1903, this house was listed as 426 Wood before 1929. Morrogh O’Brien is listed as the first resident in 1904. The house was not occupied in 1903. Subsequent residents include: Mrs. Alice Noble, Mrs. Annie Staley, Marion Staley and Stewart Jackson. 514 William 20th-Century Commercial This building was constructed in 1937 as a filling station for the Ohio Oil Company. It remained a filling and service station into the 1960s and has more recently housed a salon and other offices. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 63 GUIDELINES & STANDARDS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION DEVELOPMENT PREFACE: The Chapin Park Neighborhood has a long history as a place where communal action and a spirit of care-taking prevail. In the 1970s neighborly action saved our remaining brick streets and historic street lamps. Large numbers of homeowners invested time and energy in the careful restoration of their homes and the preservation of our mature tree canopy. Our history of community spirit and interest in preservation provided the impe- tus for the designation of Local Historic District Status. The Chapin Park Local Historic District was established by Ordinance No. 9574-05, as enacted by the Common Council of the City of South Bend on March 14, 2005. The Chapin Park Neighborhood Association and the Historic Districts Committee of the Historic Preservation Commission cooperatively developed guidelines and standards adhering to rehabilitation standards (see b2 – Rehabilitation on page 65). These were modeled after the rehabilitation standards of other local historic districts in South Bend. The intent of the Local Historic District Guidelines and Standards is to impress upon property owners their communal responsibility. In order to ensure that our properties remain the examples of their kind and historic moment, and that the neighborhood remains aesthetically intact both on the level of the streetscape and on the level of indi- vidual architectural details, we seek to instill in each other the importance of education and consultation regarding any changes to property. We do this knowing that this per- sonal interaction both with civic agencies, and with each other, is one of the things that make our community such a humane, interesting and dynamic place to live. Under the requirements of City of South Bend Zoning OrdinanceNo. 5565-73, as amend- ed, a Certificate of Appropriateness (C of A) would be required for any activity in the dis- trict which requires a building permit or which alters the appearance of a building or site, including houses, garages, and other outbuildings, as seen from the streets around the property. The guidelines and standards are intended to preserve the way the neighbor- hood looks as of March 14, 2005, to provide guidance about proper rehabilitation techniques, and to encourage, where possible, a return to original historic appearance. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 64 Changes made before Local Historic District Status was adopted, as well as paint color, flowers and landscape vegetation, do not require a C of A. Planting or removal of trees in the yard or tree lawn does require a C of A, and input from the city forester is often helpful. There is some flexibility in interpretation, and while decisions of the Historic Preservation Commission are ultimately binding, they are rendered with consideration, sensitivity and public input. Any exceptions beyond the limits of this text are considered on a case-by-case basis. The Chapin Park Local Historic District Standards Committee carefully examined the standards, layout, words and meaning of this document. This Preface is unique among all the other books in the series, and recognizes and honors the efforts of all who worked on this committee and attended these sessions. Please contact the Historic Preservation Commission to further discuss and explore the philosophy, rationale and methods of preservation. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 65 General Definitions A) PRESERVATION Defined in these guidelines as the act or process of applying measures to maintain or restore the form, integrity and materials of a building, structure or site in its existing or original condition. It can include stabilization work, restoration or rehabilitation work, ongoing maintenance and/or prevention of demolition. B) PRESERVATION GUIDELINES An outline of requirements and recommendations which are used as guides in the determination of appropriateness of proposed work within an Historic District. The Historic Preservation Commission has established three sets of guidelines – Res- toration, Rehabilitation and Conservation. One of these is selected by each Local Historic District at the time of imple- mentation. This selection is based on the quality and integrity of the architecture and environment of the district, and upon the goals of the neighbor- hood organization.The Chapin Park Local Historic District Steering Committee selected Rehabilitation Guidelines in 2001. The preservation guidelines are defined as follows: b1) Restoration (ENCOURAGED) Maintaining the original or unimpaired character of the district as it was at the time of construction. Any restoration done must return the structure to its original state. Authenticity of a restoration would require the removal of incompatible exterior ele- ments and the replacement of all damaged or deteriorated elements with replicas of the same design and materials. New construction shall conform to the guidelines for defined elements of preservation regarding height, proportion and building materi- als. A Certificate of Appropriateness (CoA) applicant shall be responsible for docu- menting the authenticity of the proposed work to the satisfaction of the commission. b2) Rehabilitation (ADOPTED) Maintaining the existing character of the district, and whenever possible returning it to its original condition. Any rehabilitation would not require the removal of all non-original materials but would encourage the removal of all such materials which are incompatible with the defined elements of preservation for the district. The design of new construction or alteration would not require the duplication of the original design and construction, but Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 66 should be compatible with the existing structures and the district’s defined elements of preservation. The use of original materials or construction techniques would be encour- aged, but contemporary methods and materials would be acceptable when compatible. b3) Conservation (NOT ADOPTED) Maintaining a district in its existing condition by placing guidelines on new construction, and limiting demolition and moving. The use of contemporary methods or materials would be acceptable if they are compatible with the defined elements of preservation for the district. C) ELEMENTS OF PRESERVATION Defined as specific areas of preservation covered within the guidelines. The elements to be defined for each historic district, with the exception of those with Conservation guide- lines, are as follows: I . Environment A. The District Environment B. The Building Site and Landscaping II. Existing Structures A. Building Materials B. Roofs and Roofing C. Windows and Doors D. Entrances, Porches and Steps III. New Construction A. Height and Proportion B.Building Materials IV. Safety and Building Codes A. Building Code Requirements B.Access for Handicapped or Disabled Persons V. General D) GUIDELINE COMPONENTS Statements within the guidelines which specify the requirements and recommendations for the preservation of the characteristic relationships of the various features which are of significance to the appearance of the Local Historic District. Shall” is defined as an expression of something that is mandatory or must be done. Should” is defined as an expression of obligation, something that ought to be done but that is open to compromise. E) GUIDELINE CATEGORIES Guidelines for the district will address each of the Elements of Preservation individually within four divisions of classification. At the time of implementation of an historic district, the commission will work with the respective neighborhood association to select the desired category of placement for each of the Guideline Components. These cate- gories are as follows: Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 67 e1) Required Defined as work which shall be done in a restoration or rehabilitation project in order to restore or maintain the original or existing character of the structure or site. e2) Recommended Defined as work which should be done to help restore or maintain the original or existing character of the structure or site. e3) Prohibited Defined as work which shall not be permitted in a restoration or rehabilitation proj- ect because it may have a negative impact on the original or existing character of the structure or site. e4) Not Recommended Defined as work which should not be undertaken in a restoration or rehabilitation project because it may have a negative impact on the original or existing character of the structure or site. The chart below explains the placement of shall and should within the each of the four categories in the guidelines – required, recommended, not recommended, prohibited. REHABILITATION GUIDELINES Required Shall Recommended Should Prohibited Shall not Not Recommended Should not Miscellaneous Existing/ Whenever possible, original Retained/Maintained/ Whenever possible, restored Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 68 Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidelines & Standards I. THE ENVIRONMENT A. THE DISTRICT ENVIRONMENT The Chapin Park Local Historic District is a particularly fine residential area located close to downtown South Bend, the St. Joseph River, Memorial Hospital and Leeper Park. This section is meant to protect and guide appropriate maintenance of the common areas of the district (i.e. visual landscape and streetscapes). Required Brick streets contribute greatly to the character of the neighborhood. These streets have always been essentially passenger car thoroughfares. The appointments of the streets (i.e. lighting, curbs, horse hitches and monuments) should contribute as much as possible to their architectural, his- toric and residential character. Retention and maintenance of existing brick streets in the district is required. Repair work to fill voids and gaps must utilize brick paver materials and acceptable installation methods whenev- er applicable. When utility work dictates the removal of street sections (pavers), the original materials will be reinstalled. Brick streets shall be patched with brick pavers. Concrete, asphalt, fillers and similar materials shall not be used. All original streetlights shall be maintained, especially the George Cutter “Park View” streetlights designed by the Cutter Company for this neighborhood. Present efforts by the Neighborhood Association and the Historic Preservation Commission to restore “Park View” streetlights to the district shall continue. Any change in lighting must receive approval of the Historic Preservation Commission. New or different fencing requires a C of A and shall reflect the style and character of the indi- vidual property and the surrounding environment and properties. Recommended The current or historic character of lawns should be preserved. Front yard areas, common lawns and tree lawns should remain open. New or replacement trees should be compatible in variety with those presently growing. Vacant lots should be kept landscaped appropriately while vacant, and may be used for recreational or residential development. When replacement of utility poles or power supply lines is necessary, consideration should be given to underground conduits or utility poles erected along rear property lines. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 69 Prohibited Existing relationships of buildings and their environments shall not be destroyed by widening existing streets, applying asphalt or other bituminous coverings or by introducing new streets or parking lots. Signs, streetlights, benches, new plant materials, fencing, walkways and paving materials which are out of scale or inappropriate to the neighborhood may not be used. The erec- tion of high walls or barriers, which would alter the relationship of the houses, shall be prohib- ited. Utility poles with high intensity overhead lights shall not be used on main thoroughfares. B. BUILDING SITE,LANDSCAPING &ACCESSORIES This section focuses on individual properties and amenities. Building sites tend to be irregularly shaped, of varying topography and with different setbacks with regard to plots. Alleys are gener- ally behind houses. Landscape accessories like fences are unique to each structure. Chapin Place presents a unique situation within the district. Applications from properties that have property lines on Chapin Place will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Required Fencing, walkways, outbuildings, private yard lights, signs (i.e. house numbers) and benches (vis- ible from the street) as well as trees located in a yard or tree lawn which reflect the property’s his- tory and development shall be retained. Atree located in such areas shall only be removed if the removal is required due to storm damage, disease, threatened damage to a structure or for such other reason acceptable to the Historic Preservation Commission. Storm damaged or diseased trees should then be replaced with an approved species at the same or approximate location wherever possible. Fencing visible from the street in front of the structure shall be open (meaning spaces between the pickets) and consistent with the historic character of a structure enclosed. Recommended New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in photographs, drawings and newspapers. New site work should also be appropriate to existing surrounding site elements in scale, type and appearance. Front yard areas should remain open. (See above for information regarding fences.) Trees in close proximity to a building may cause structural damage. Owners are encouraged to remove these trees and replace (or replant) them at a more appropriate location as soon as planting season permits and upon approval of a C of A. Prohibited No changes may be made to the appearance of the site by removing trees, fencing, walkways, out- buildings or other elements before evaluating their importance to the property’s history and devel- opment. Front yard areas shall not be transformed into parking lots nor paved nor blacktopped, nor enclosed by solid fences, chain link, nor industrial/commercial style fences. The installation of unsightly large devices, such as television satellite dishes, skylights or solar panels, shall not be permitted in areas where they detract from the architecture of a building, are Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 70 intrusive to the public view of the building or are highly visibly from a public street, or ruled inap- propriate after Commission review. Utility poles with high-intensity overhead lights should be installed so that they cannot be seen from a street. The Commission will evaluate all installations as well as any potential exceptions resulting from special circumstances, before granting a C of A. II. EXISTING STRUCTURES A. BUILDING MATERIALS Original exterior building materials in the district include brick, stucco, clapboard, wood shingles, and brick or stone masonry. In some instances, vinyl, composite and aluminum siding have been applied over the original material. Required Original exterior building materials shall be retained when possible. Deterioration of wood mate- rials shall be prevented through repair, cleaning and painting. The existing architectural detail around windows, porches, doors and eaves shall be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design when deteriorated beyond repair. Masonry, including brick and stucco structures, shall be maintained, and properly cleaned only when necessary to halt deterioration or to remove stains and shall be done in a method acceptable for the preservation of the surface: i.e. low-pressure water and soft natural bristle brushes. Brick or masonry mortar joints should be repointed only when there is evidence of moisture problems, or when sufficient mortar is missing to allow water to stand in the mortar joint. Existing mortar shall be duplicated in composition, color, texture, joint size, method of application and joint profile. When repairing stucco, stucco mixture shall be used. A professional shall make a study of the old stucco, to determine the exact mixture and underlayment used in the original work. Some repair methods are not compatible with the original techniques and may cause early disintegration of the repair work and the original work. Ample ventilation must be afforded the structure when siding is installed, in order to prevent increased deterioration of the structure from moisture and insects. Recommended Whenever possible, the original building materials should be restored. When maintaining or repairing original siding is not feasible, aluminum, vinyl or composite siding may be used. When used over wood surfaces, this siding should be the same size and style as the original wood. Every effort should be made to retain the original trim around windows, doors, cornices, gables, eaves and other architectural features. Property owners should contact the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County prior to initiating any restoration or rehabilitation effort. [Address and contact information is listed in the front of the Guidebook.] The Commission is an invaluable source of information about all facets of rehabilitation and restoration – materials, methods, contractors and the like. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 71 Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 72 Figure 4: Moisture Evacuation Without and With Insulation. Prohibited Wood siding shall not be resurfaced with new material that is inappropriate or was unavailable when the building was constructed, such as artificial stone, brick veneer, asbestos or asphalt shingles. Sandblasting or the use of harsh detergents shall not be used on masonry including brick, stucco, limestone, flagstone and sandstone. This method of cleaning erodes the surface material and accel- erates deterioration. Repointing shall not be done with a mortar of high Portland cement content which can often cre- ate a bond that is stronger than the building material. Usage of Portland cement can cause dete- rioration as a result of the differing coefficient of expansion and porosity of the historic masonry unit and the mortar. This most often results in serious damage to adjacent brick. Unpainted masonry surfaces shall not be painted unless they had been painted originally. Paint shall not be removed from masonry surfaces by any means that damage the surface. b. Typical wall condition with insulation and a vapor barrier facing in (toward the heated side of the wall). The vapor barrier prevents moisture migration, thus keeping the insulation dry. a. Typical wood frame wall where moist inside air freely migrates to the outside. Moisture may condense in the wall cavity and be absorbed into the adjacent materials and evaporate as the sun heats the wall. Figure 6. Comparison of visual effect of full mor- tar joints vs. slightly recessed joints. Filling joints too full hides the actual joint thickness and changes the character of the original brickwork. Figure 5. Comparison of incorrect and correct preparation of mortar joints for repointing. Drawing: Robert C. Mack David W. Look. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 73 Not Recommended Waterproof or water repellent coatings or surface consolidation treatments should not be used on masonry surfaces unless required to solve a specific problem that has been studied and identi- fied. Coatings are frequently unnecessary and expensive, and can accelerate deterioration of the masonry. Mortar joints, which do not need repointing, should not be repointed. Wood siding should not be power-washed. B. ROOFS AND ROOFING Roof shapes in the district encompass all the various designs found in residential structures: hipped, gabled, gambrel, flat and combinations of these. Roofs are covered with a variety of materials such as asphalt, asbestos, wood and slate shingles as well as clay tiles. Residences in most cases have wood fascias with gutters and downspouts. The fascias of some vinyl- and aluminum-sided houses are covered with the same materials. Required The existing shape and type of materials of the roof shall be retained. All architectural features, which give the roof its essential character, shall be retained, including dormer windows, cupo- las, cornices, brackets, chimneys, cresting and weather vanes. Figure 7. Diagrammatic sketches showing effects of temperature change upon masonry. Flexible mortar (A) expands and contracts with temperature changes. Bricks bonded by inflexible mortar (B) tend to spall at the edges (the area of greatest stress) in hot weather and sepa- rate from the mortar when it is cold. This latter condition opens cracks, permitting the entry of water and causing additional deterioration. Adapted from “Maintenance of Old Buildings.” Document D10: National Swedish Institute for Building Research, Stockholm, 1975. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 74 Recommended The original shape and materials of the roof should be restored. Particular effort should be made to retain materials such as slate, tile and other unique materials not commonly found in new con- struction. Roof covering which is deteriorated beyond repair should be replaced with new mate- rial that matches as closely as possible the original in composition, size, shape, color and texture. Gutters and downspouts are often a necessary adjunct in order to prevent deterioration of the structure; they should be maintained whenever possible or replaced with a style comparable and suitable to the architectural period. Prohibited Nothing shall be done to change the essential character of the roof as viewed from a street by adding architectur- al features or large unsightly fixtures, or by using materials inappropriate to the style of the house. The roof shall not be stripped of architec- tural features important to its character. Not Recommended Overhanging eaves, soffit, brackets and gables should not be covered or enclosed when adding sid- ing to a building. C. WINDOWS AND DOORS Window and door frames are in most cases wood and vary depending upon the style of the home. Many are double- hung windows with wood trim and sills. Brick structures have stone sills and brick lin- tels. In some cases where alu- minum siding has been applied, the window and door trim has been covered. About half of the structures in the district have aluminum storm windows; the other half have wood storm windows. Required Original windows and doors shall be retained including sashes, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods and hardware. When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and trim resembling the original. Casement windows adapted the English tradition of using wrought iron casements with leaded cames for residential use. Rolled steel casements either single, as shown, or paired) were popular in the 1920s for Cottage-style residences and Gothic-style campus architecture. More stream- lined casements were popular in the 1930s for institutional and small industrial buildings. Recommended Wood storm windows and doors painted or finished to match the original should be used but should not damage existing frames. If new sashes or doors are installed, the existing or original materials, design and hardware should be used. When metal storm doors are used, they should be painted, anodized or coated to match the existing. When awnings are used, they should be of can- vas material. Prohibited Original doors, windows and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and reused in place. New window and door open- ings, which would alter the scale and propor- tion of the building may not be introduced. Inappropriate new window and door features such as metal, vinyl or fiberglass awnings, hoods or aluminum insulating glass combina- tions that require removal of original windows and doors, shall not be installed. Not Recommended Fake shutters that would detract from the existing character or appearance of the building should not be used. Figure 9. Appropriate types of weatherstripping for metal windows. Weatherstripping is an important part of upgrading the thermal efficiency of historic steel windows. The chart at right shows the jamb section of the window with the weatherstripping in place. Drawings:Sharon C. Park, AIA Spring-metal comes in bronze, brass or stainless steel with an integral friction-fit clip. The weatherstripping is applied after the repaired windows are painted to avoid galvanic corrosion. This type of thin weath- erstripping is intended for windows in good condition. Vinyl strips are scored and folded into a V” configuration. Applied adhesive is necessary which will increase the thickness of the weatherstripping, making it inap- propriate for some situations. The weather- stripping is generally applied to the window after painting. Closed cell foam tape comes either with or without an adhesive backing. It is effective for windows with a gap of approximately 1/4” and is easy to install. However, this type of weatherstripping will need frequent replacement on windows in regular use. The metal sections should be cleaned of all dirt and grease prior to its application. This very effective type of weatherstrip- ping involves the application of a clean bead of firm-setting caulk on the primed frame with a polyethylene bond breaker tape on the operable sash. The window is then closed until the bead has set and takes the form of the gap. The sash is then opened and the tape is removed leaving the set caulk as the weatherstripping. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Figure 8. Two examples of adding a second layer of glazing in order to improve the thermal performance of historic steel windows. Drawing: Sharon C. Park, AIA Page 75 Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 76 D. ENTRANCES,PORCHES AND STEPS Most houses in the district have either an open or enclosed porch across the front. Most porches have either hip or gabled roofs or are covered by the main roof of the house. Required When deteriorated beyond repair, existing or original porches, stoops, patios and steps, includ- ing handrails, balusters, columns, brackets, tiles and roof decorations, shall be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design or by a design more in keeping with the historic period of the structure. Porches and additions reflecting later architec- tural styles and which are important to the build- ing’s historical integrity shall be retained. Recommended When enclosing porches for heat conservation or for other reasons, it should be done in a man- ner that does not alter the architectural or his- torical character of the building. Prohibited Front porches, stoops, patios and steps that are important to the building’s style and development shall not be altered or removed; if in need of replacement, see above Required section. See also Section IV B. Access for Handicapped or Disabled Persons. Not Recommended Original porch details should not be replaced with materials representing a different period or style from the original. E. MECHANICAL SERVICES The majority of the structures within the district have oil or gas heat, and have brick chimneys through the roof. Some houses have one or two window air conditioners. Required Required mechanical systems shall be placed in areas that will result in the least possible alteration of the structural integrity and physical appearance of the building. Recommended Solar collectors and TV dishes should be placed in the rear of the property and shielded by shrub- bery and landscaping. Window air conditioners and exhaust fans should be installed at the rear or an inconspicuous side window. Original lighting fixtures should be utilized whenever possible. Prohibited Holes shall not be cut through walls or roofs in areas that can be seen from the street to accommo- date air conditioners or other mechanical equipment. Not Recommended Exterior electrical and telephone cables should not be attached to the street elevations of the building. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 77 III. NEW CONSTRUCTION New construction includes any new building or structure built within the boundaries of the historic district, or any new addition to an existing building. New construction should be designed con- sidering the appearance, scale, styles and setbacks of the other buildings in the neighborhood. New work may be contemporary or may suggest motifs from historic buildings in the district. A. HEIGHT AND PROPORTION The majority of the structures in the district are two stories in height and have square or rectangular plans. There are several houses that have L- or T-shaped or rambling ground plans. There are a few single-story cottages and one- and one-and-a-half-story bungalows. The most prevalent façade pro- portions are between a 1:1 and 1:2 height to width ratio. Required The height of a new structure and its height to width proportions shall be consistent with adjacent buildings in the district. The building height shall be no greater than that of the tallest existing structure and no less than that of the lowest existing structure in the same block. Façade proportion shall be established by permitting no structure with a façade wider or narrower than those exist- ing in the same block. Additions to existing buildings shall be related in height and pro- portion to the existing structure. Recommended Design of new construction should be com- patible in character and mood to the build- ing or neighborhood. Prohibited Additions that would add new height or change the existing façade of a building, and change its scale and architectural char- acter shall not be constructed. Not Recommended New stories should not be added nor exist- ing stories be removed which would destroy important architectural details, fea- tures and spaces of the building. Any style or period of architecture that is incompati- ble with the existing should not be permit- ted in the new additions. Height – This is a mandatory criteria, which new buildings be constructed to a height within 10% of the average height of existing adjacent buildings. Proportion of buildings’ front façades – The relationship between the width and height of the front elevation of the building. Proportion of openings within the façade – The relationship of width to height of windows and doors. Rhythm of solids to voids in front façade – Rhythm being an ordered recurrent alternation of strong and weak ele- ments. Moving by an individual building, one experiences a rhythm of masses to openings. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 78 B. BUILDING MATERIALS Wall materials in the district range from brick, stucco and wood clapboard and shingles, to alu- minum, vinyl and fiberboard/composite siding. Required Exterior materials used on a new structure shall be compatible in scale, texture and color (as per- tains to masonry) with adjacent structures. Materials used on an addition to an existing struc- ture shall relate to the existing or original materials of that structure. Also, as much of the original structure as possible shall be retained so that the addition could be removed without damage to the basic structure and appearance of the building. Recommended Alternative or composite siding may be used when it is the only feasible alternative. This siding should be compatible with the original size and style and with the materials of other buildings in the district. Prohibited Inappropriate materials such as asbestos, asphalt, cast stone or artificial brick shall not be used. Not Recommended Glass blocks should not be used. Concrete block should not be used for anything other than the foundations. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 79 C. SHEDS AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS Required Sheds and accessory structures (gazebos, decks, doghouses, playhouses, fountains and small reflecting pools, outdoor sculpture, children's play equipment, etc.) shall be located at the rear of the property and as unobtrusively as possible while preserving historical relationships between the buildings, landscape features and open spaces. Proportions and materials shall conform to those required for new construction. Recommended Accessory building designs should be compatible in character and mood to the residence and the neighborhood. Prohibited Prefabricated metal sheds shall not be used. Not Recommended Prefabricated wood composition sheds should not be used unless they conform to all other guide- lines and standards. IV. SAFETY AND BUILDING CODES A. BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS Required Building code requirements shall be complied with in such a manner that the existing character of the building is preserved. Recommended Local building code officials should be consulted to investigate alternative life safety measures that will preserve the architectural integrity of the structure. Variances for historic properties should be investigated. Prohibited Construction of new stairways and elevators that would alter important architectural features and spaces is prohibited. Not Recommended Fire prevention equipment should not damage the appearance or fabric of the building. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 80 B. ACCESS FOR HANDICAPPED OR DISABLED PERSONS V. GENERAL A.Buildings in the district should not be demolished except where a building poses a threat to the public safety, and demolition is the only alternative. Documentation of interior and exteri- or features of the original buildings, especially homes rated as historically significant, is encouraged. Measured drawings and photographs may be submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission for safekeeping and future reference. B.A Certificate of Appropriateness is required before moving any building or structure. The mov- ing of a building within, out of or into the district is discouraged; however, moving is preferred to demolition. Buildings incompatible with existing structures in the historic district shall be pro- hibited. C.Any rehabilitation work shall not be such as to change a building to a style dated previous to its original style. D.In planning rehabilitation projects, an architect or contractor experienced in preservation should be consulted. E.There shall be a liaison committee consisting of five (5) property owners in the district. The committee's responsibility will be to work with the residents of the district and the Historic Preservation Commission (See Appendix D). F.All guidelines will be reviewed and updated, on the recommendation of the liaison commit- tee, at least every five years. Install handrails.Vertical or inclined lift. Regrade area around entrance. Typical Accessibility Solutions: Portable or fixed ramp. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 81 G.In the case of structures located within the district which are designated individually as Landmarks, the most restrictive guidelines shall apply. H.Existing easements and codicils in property owners’ abstracts shall remain in effect. I.There is excepted from the general provisions of paragraph A and B of Section V. General, a partial exception for the future property acquisitions and uses by Temple Beth-El, 305 W. Madison Street, South Bend, Indiana. Temple Beth-El is currently located on the east half of the block bordered by Madison, Lafayette, Marion and William streets. The west half of this block is within the confines of the Chapin Park Local Historic District. Temple Beth-El cur- rently owns, through a trust, a lot in the west half of this block and may acquire in the future other lots in the west half of this block for the purposes of additional buildings, grounds or parking for expansion of its campus. Temple Beth-El and its trusts shall maintain any struc- tures or property in the west half of aforesaid blocks consistent with these guidelines unless and until Temple Beth-El decides to demolish any structures or buildings. In the event that Temple Beth-El wishes to use such land in the west half of the block for Temple purposes, it shall notify the Historic Preservation Commission and seek a Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal of any buildings or structures in the designated area. Such Certificates of Appropriateness will not be denied nor unreasonably delayed if Temple Beth-El follows the demolition or removal procedures set forth in this paragraph. Upon grant of said Certificate of Appropriateness by Historic Preservation Commission, Temple Beth-El may demolish or provide for removal of said buildings. Temple Beth-El may demolish the structure(s) and clear the land, provided that first the structures, be offered for sale and relocation, and publicly advertised at a price of One Dollar ($1.00) with the relocation expenses to be borne by the buyer. The structure shall be offered for sale and relocation for a period of not less than one hundred eighty (180) days. This time period may be extended by up to an additional sixty days (60) at the request of the Historic Preservation Commission or the Chapin Park Neighborhood Association Board. This paragraph shall not constitute a waiver of any of the zoning or building code sections of the South Bend Municipal Code applicable to these prop- erties. This waiver will only apply to Temple Beth-El while it owns the property. This waiver does not apply to any other properties in the district. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 82 VI. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES Enforcement of the preservation guidelines and standards for the historic district is made possible in the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, ordinance No. 5565-73, as amended and the Historic Preservation Commission's Preservation Plan. The Historic Preservation Commission may petition the Building Commissioner to use the legal means available to him/her to force the maintenance and/or repair of any building or structure within the historic district in accordance with the intent of this ordinance. This ordinance, however, does not prevent the ordinary maintenance and repair of any building or structure which does not involve a change in any exterior feature, nor does it prevent the recon- struction, alteration, demolition or moving of any building or structure which the Building Commissioner or other official has determined to be a hazard to public safety. Property owners wishing to do, or have done, any work affecting the exterior of their building or land must apply directly to the Historic Preservation Commission on the form prescribed by the Commission (see Appendix A). The Historic Preservation Commission shall issue a Certificate of Appropriateness before commencement of any construction, reconstruction, alteration, demolition or moving of any house or structure within the historic district boundaries (see Appendix A). The Historic Preservation Commission will accept applications for Certificate of Appropriateness only from the property owner. In making its determination, the Historic Preservation Commission shall consider three factors: first, appropriateness of the proposed work to the preservation of the building and district; second, the detriment to the public welfare if the proposed work is permitted even though it is not deemed appropriate; third, the potential hardship that the denial of the Certificate of Appropriateness would cause the applicant. Where the Historic Preservation Commission deems it necessary, the commission may petition the Common Council for a temporary delay in the issuance of the required permit(s) for proposed con- struction, reconstruction, alteration, demolition or moving for the purpose of preparing an historic preservation plan for a building or district. Such a request shall be for a specified period of time. In no case may the delay granted by the Common Council exceed one (1) year, but the Commission may petition the Common Council for a continuance of any such delay in accordance with the same procedure as for the initial petition. The Commission will review the application and either issue a Certificate of Appropriateness or else deny the application, stating in writing the reasons for such denial. Upon such denial the applicant may appeal to the Common Council. VII. MINIMUM MAINTENANCE STANDARDS All Landmarks and all contributing structures located in an historic district shall be preserved from decay and deterioration, and shall be maintained in good repair and kept structurally sound. The owner or other person having charge or control of Landmarks and property in an historic district shall not allow or permit deterioration from defects or conditions which, in the judgment of the commission, produce a detrimental effect on the character of the district as a whole or the life and character of the Landmark, structure or property in question, including but not limited to: A.Deterioration of exterior walls or other vertical supports causing conditions such as splitting, leaning, buckling, crumbling, visible cracking or similar conditions; Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 83 B.Deterioration of roofs and other horizontal members causing conditions such as sagging, splitting, buckling, crumbling, holes, missing shingles or similar conditions; C.Deterioration of external chimneys causing such conditions as listing, settling, bulging, crumbling, holes, loose or missing materials or similar conditions; D.The deterioration or crumbling of exterior plasters or mortar; E.The ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roofs and foundations, including broken windows and doors; F.The peeling of paint, rotting, holes and other forms of decay; G.The lack of maintenance of surrounding environments such as fences, gates, sidewalks, steps, signs, accessory structures and landscaping; H.The deterioration of any feature so as to create, or permit the creation of, any hazardous or unsafe condition or conditions. The commission shall give notice to the owner or person in charge of the structure, by certified or registered mail, of each specific instance of failure to maintain or repair. A copy of such notice shall be sent to the Code Enforcement Department. The owner or person in charge of such structure shall have twenty (20) days to respond in writing by identifying specifically the corrective or remedial steps to be taken. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall not be required for such repair unless such repair results in a change in the design, form, proportion, mass, configuration, building material, tex- ture, color, location or external appearance of any structure or part thereof. In the latter circumstance, a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required (HPC Policy; adopted 12-16-91). VIII. EMERGENCY REPAIR PROVISION In the event of any catastrophe causing serious structural damage, the following corrective actions are suggested: Contact the Historic Preservation Commission offices for advice and to see if a C of Ais nec- essary. Repair work with the existing materials would not require a C of A. In-kind replace- ments of severely damaged material would be able to be approved by the Commission staff within a day. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 85 APPENDICES Appendix A Certificate of Appropriateness Procedures Appendix B Landscape Assessment Summary Appendix C Street Lighting Appendix D Historic District Liaison Committee Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 86 APPENDIX A Certificate of Appropriateness Procedures Any major exterior changes involving architectural treatment, site development requirements or provisions concerning construction, reconstruction, alteration, demolition or removal of any building, structure or parts thereof, shall require a Certificate of Appropriateness. The procedure to obtain one is as follows: 1.For a project that includes changes to the exterior of a designated property or the surrounding environment, the owner (applicant) must file for a Certificate of Appropriateness (C of A). A project may commence once the Certificate of Appropriateness is approved by the Staff or Historic Preservation Commission (and any other permits required by other departments are obtained). a.For all projects, applicants shall apply directly to the Historic Preservation Commission. b.For projects requiring a building permit a Certificate of Appropriateness will be required prior to the issuance of this permit. The applicant is urged to consult with the Historic Preservation Commission prior to filing for a building permit to avoid any inconvenience or unnecessary time delay. 2.A $20.00 processing fee is required at the time of the application. A member of the Historic Preservation Commission Staff shall inspect the site and review the project. Proper documentation must be submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission for review. This documentation includes sample materials, product literature, scale drawings, photographs or other materials specifically requested. a.If the project is a routine maintenance matter or complies with the established standards and guidelines, Staff may approve the Certificate of Appropriateness. b.If the project is not in compliance or needs a variance, the application will be reviewed by the full Historic Preservation Commission. 3.All approved Certificates of Appropriateness will be reported by the Staff to the Historic Preservation Commission at the next appropriate meeting. 4.The Historic Preservation Commission meets the third Monday of the month. A list of the meeting dates may be obtained on the City of South Bends website. continued on page 89 APPLICATION FEE The following schedule shall apply to any Application For Certificate Of Appropriateness: A $20.00 Processing fee is required at the time of the application. Payment must accompany the application at the time of submission. For electronically submitted applications, payment must reach the HPC office within 48 hours following transmission. An Application that proposes demolition and rebuilding of any structure requires separate applications – one for the demolition and another for the new structure. Each Application requires a $20.00 fee. If demolition is not involved, a property owner may include several projects at the same address on a single application with no additional fee. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND SITE PLANS The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County cannot render judgment nor process an Application without specific documentation. Comprehensive documentation protects the owner of the proper- ty submitting the application by providing a complete understanding of the project for the commissioners and staff rendering a decision. Problems can occur during a project review or during the execution of the project when one or both parties are unclear as to the specifics. Applications will NOT be processed without all required fees and documentation. When an Application has been scheduled for any meeting where a review and decision are to be rendered, the owner or any architect or contractor(s) retained for the project must attend such meetings. Failure by the owner, architect or contractor to attend such meetings may result in denial of the application due to insufficient presentation. Documentation shall include: materials to be used, detailed written description of the project including scale, dimensions, construction methods, finished manufacturers’ brochures and specifications or photographs of the area(s) which the project will affect. When an Application involves new construction, including structures, paths, terraces or fencing, documentation for the Application must include a site plan showing the location and relative size of the proposed new construction. Demolition applications are a separate issue and require an Application for Demolition. Photographs may be submitted in digital format compatible with the commission’s operating software, or in any kind of glossy photographic print. any documentation submitted to this office cannot be returned to the applicant. When a project involves blueprints and/or site plans, two (2) sets should be submitted with the application. Each set will be reviewed page by page, and therefore should carry a stamped date with changes and/or comments indi- cated on each page. All projects will be inspected during and following execution, for compliance with the deci- sion(s) rendered by the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County. INSPECTION AUTHORITY Any work performed on a historic landmark or in an historic district which does not conform to the Certificate of Appropriateness permit, shall be immediately halted by the Historic Preservation Commission and the Building Department of South Bend and St. Joseph County. INTERGOVERNMENTAL DISCLOSURE Certificates of Appropriateness will be forwarded to the Building Department of South Bend and St. Joseph County when the applicant also is required to obtain a building permit or other such permit issued by that department. The applicant will pick up the permit at that location). In all other cases, a copy of the Certificate may also be sent to the Department of Code Enforcement and the Indiana Department of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. When no building or other permits are required from the Building Department, the Certificate permit will be mailed directly to the applicant. Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 89 Certificates of Appropriateness must be filed by the designated date prior to the meeting for placement on the agenda (for application deadlines contact HPC Staff). The applicant or des- ignated representative is expected to attend these meetings to answer any questions. A Certificate of Appropriateness application without proper documentation will be tabled until the owner provides the documentation. 5. The Standards and Maintenance Committee will meet as necessary at the request of the Staff or Commission. The applicant will be invited to attend the meeting to present his/her plans. The Committee will review the C of A and make a recommendation to the full Historic Preservation Commission at the next regular Commission meeting. 6. Decisions regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness will be rendered at the next available Historic Preservation Commission meeting. Denials of Certificates of Appropriateness will be based on the inappropriateness of the proj- ect or its possible violation of the Historic District’s Standards and Guidelines. The applicant will be informed of specific reasons for denial by letter (with a copy forwarded to the Building Dept.) explaining the action and suggestions for changes. The owner may re-submit his/her application with the suggested changes to the Staff for review at the next meeting. After all proper procedures are exhausted, the applicant does have the right of appeal to the proper council which will make a final determination on the application. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY County—City Building, South Bend, IN 46601 http://www.southbendin.gov/government/department/community-investment Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov A Certified Local Government of the National Park Service Elicia Feasel, Historic Preservation Administrator OFFICE USE ONLY>>>>>>DO NOT COMPLETE ANY ENTRIES CONTAINED IN THIS BOX<<<<<<OFFICE USE ONLY Date Received: ____________________ Application Number: ____________—___________________________________ Past Reviews: YES (Date of Last Review) _____________________________ NO Staff Approval authorized by: _________________________________________________________ Title: __________________________ Historic Preservation Commission Review Date: __________________________________________________________________________ Local Landmark Local Historic District (Name) ________________________________________ National Landmark National Register District (Name) _____________________________________ Certificate Of Appropriateness: Denied Tabled Sent To Committee Approved and issued: _____________________ Address of Property for proposed work: ________________________________________________________________________ Street Number—Street Name—City—Zip) Name of Property Owner(s): __________________________________________________ Phone #: ______________________ Address of Property Owner(s): _______________________________________________________________________________ Street Number—Street Name—City—Zip) Name of Contractor(s): _______________________________________________________ Phone #: ______________________ Contractor Company Name: __________________________________________________________________________________ Address of Contractor Company: ______________________________________________________________________________ Street Number—Street Name—City—Zip) Current Use of Building: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Single Family—Multi-Family—Commercial—Government—Industrial—Vacant—etc.) Type of Building Construction: ________________________________________________________________________________ Wood Frame—Brick—Stone—Steel—Concrete—Other) Landscape New Replacement (not in-kind) DemolitionProposedWork: (more than one box may be checked) Description of Proposed Work: _______________________________________________________________________________ Owner e-mail: __________________________________ and/or Contractor e-mail: ___________________________________ X _______________________________________________ and/or X _______________________________________________ Signature of Owner Signature of Contractor By signing this application I agree to abide by all local regulations related to project and to obtain a Building Department Permit, if applicable. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED ON REVERSE SIDE— APPLICATION FOR A — CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATION FEE The following schedule of fees shall apply to any Application for a Certificate Of Appropriateness: Routine Maintenance Exclusion (Staff Approval) $ 20.00 or Commission Review $ 20.00 Payment must accompany the application at the time of submission. For electronically submitted application, payment must reach the HPC office within 48-hours following transmission. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND SITE PLANS The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County cannot render judgment nor process an Application without specific documentation. Comprehensive documentation protects both the owner of the property submitting the Application as well as providing a complete understanding of the project for the commissioners and staff when rendering a decision. Problems often occur during a project review or during the execution of the project when one or both parties are unclear as to the specifics. Applications will NOT be processed without all required fees and documentation. When an Application has been scheduled for any meeting where a review and decision are to be rendered, the owner and any architect or contractor (s) retained for the project must attend such meetings. Failure by the owner, architect, or contractor to attend such meetings may result in denial of the Application due to insufficient presentation. Documentation shall include: detailed written description of the project including materials to be used, scale, dimen- sions, construction methods, finished, manufacturers’ brochures and specifications and photographs of the area (s) which the project will affect. 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. 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. 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 Ap- propriateness certificate, shall be immediately halted by the Historic Preservation Commission and the Building De- partment of South Bend and St. Joseph County. INTERGOVERNMENTAL DISCLOSURE Certificates Of Appropriateness will be filed with the Building Department of South Bend and St. Joseph County when the applicant also is required to obtain a building permit or other such permit issued by that department . (The appli- cant may pick up their Certificate at that location). When no building or other permits are required from the Build- ing Department, the Certificate will be mailed directly to the applicant. Certificate of Appropriateness application Written description of the project (materials to be used, scale, dimensions, construction methods, altera- tions, etc.) Materials to be used (Supplemented with manufactures’ brochures and specifications) Site Plan showing existing buildings & structures and proposed project (for new construction, additions, paths, terraces, patios, fences) Photographs Blueprints/Drawings Application fee - $20.00 TO ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE PROCESSED IN A TIMELY MATTER WITHOUT DELAY, PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION WHEN APPROPRIATE: Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 90 APPENDIX B Overall Recommendations for Landscape Preservation in Local Historic Districts VEGETATION 1. Having a list for each Local Historic District that outlines the species of trees allowed in order to maintain species variety as well as visual continuity. When a resident wants to plant a tree in the tree lawn adjacent to their home the list unique to their district can be presented and they can make an informed decision. 2. Any new construction near existing trees, such as sidewalks or driveways, should not encroach on their roots. Disturbance of the root systems can cause serious damage and death. 3. Encourage the use of the botanical or Latin name when specifying which tree is being discussed. This should eliminate any confusion arising from the use of slang terms or common names. 4. Making a Permit necessary for the planting of trees. Requiring the type of tree to be specified will enable the database that has been established to be updated with ease and will keep the records current. 5. Arecord of the trees present and those planted should be kept to ensure a variety of species and thereby avoid a monoculture in any given area. In the future, limits could be set on the number of any one species of tree within each district. This would further eliminate the possibility of a mono- culture and insure visual interest in the street tree planted. 6. Significant trees should be removed only in cases of disease or insect infestation, storm damage when public safety is a factor, or when death of the specimen is impending. 7. Any vegetation with thorns or fruit should be restricted to establishment at least 5 feet away from public rights-of-way. Thorns pose an obvious danger, especially when thorny trees are hanging over the sidewalk at eye level. Fruit, such as that of the Flowering Crabapple, can cause a pedes- trian to slip and lose their balance and fall. TOPOGRAPHY Terracing, planting, ornamentation and any other element that disrupts the effect of the elevation change should be prohibited when the topography is designated as a significant landscape ele- ment in a district. The Local Historic Districts fit into an interesting web of activity within the city of South Bend. With the exception of East Wayne Street and Taylor’s Field Local Historic Districts, all of the districts have some kind of connection to the water. The river is an important historic landscape element. Historically, the river provided transportation of goods and people, a source of water for crops and livestock, and a means of entertainment and recreation. The river continues to provide all of these necessities. The Local Historic Districts that are along the river could easily be connected to the Riverwalk, Park and Greenway System that has been designed for South Bend. This type of approach would strengthen the ties of various historic elements in the city and make more appar- ent the value of these somewhat neglected features. A portion of Riverside Drive Local Historic District is directly across the river from West North Shore Local Historic District and is connected by the Leeper Park Bridge. Although the physical Continued on page 93 Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 93 connection of the Lafayette Street bridge is no longer present, a visual and psychological link remains. The presence of Shetterley Park within Riverside Drive Local Historic District strengthens the concept of developing ties between the Park System and the Local Historic Districts. River Bend Local Historic District is connected physically by Leeper Park to Riverside Drive Local Historic District. River Bend Local Historic District is, in turn, linked directly to the East Race Waterway that has become a part of the recent history of the city. Edgewater Place Local Historic District presents a definite opportunity for a physical connection to the river. The residents along Edgewater Drive maintain the riverbank and use it as waterfront property. The University of Notre Dame is another important fixture that is linked to the Local Historic Districts through a visual connection in Edgewater Place Local Historic District. The Notre Dame boat launch is across the river from Edgewater Place Local Historic District. This is an exam- ple of two historically significant entities, the Local Historic District and the University of Notre Dame, linking to a third, the river. This is a tie that should be recognized and preserved. East Wayne Street Local Historic District is tied to the important industry and development of the City of South Bend. Many of the homes built by the tycoons of business and industry are located in East Wayne Street Local Historic District. This is the reason for the establishment of the district which maintains the most historically correct landscape of any of the Local Historic Districts. Lincolnway East Local Historic District has a tie to the river that is totally ignored. Opening con- nections to the river, if only visually, would make the district more appealing with a stronger tie to other historic aspects of South Bend. The history of South Bend is extremely strong with industrial, commercial and educational institu- tions. The Local Historic Districts present a rich architectural history of the land development in the city. The architectural aspect of history is one easily lost to the possibility of monetary gains. The land is treated in the same fashion. The landscape elements of the city can tell a story of the community’s history. The landscapes in the Local Historic Districts work to tie the individual properties together into a cohesive unit. Standards regulating the alteration of the landscape should be set up to insure that the identifying elements are not defaced and the historical significance not lost. Continued from page 90 APPENDIX C Chapin Park Local Historic District Street Lighting AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDIANA & MICHIGAN ELECTRIC COMPANY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND & ST. JOSEPH COUNTY WHEREAS, Indiana & Michigan Electric Company, hereinafter called “I&M,” and the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County have a mutual interest in maintaining the character of historic districts and in providing adequate light- ing for public ways, the parties now agree as follows: 1. I&M will apply to the Historic Preservation Commission for approval of designs of replacement lamp fixtures which shall be uniform for all Historic Preservation Districts. Thereafter, should a lamp fixture require removal and no replacement lamp fixture of sim- ilar design be available from the City or other sources, the pre-approved design will be allowed in the Historic Preservation Districts subject to directions from the South Bend City Engineering Department. 2. In the event a lamp fixture in a Historic Preservation District is damaged, I&M will de- energize and remove the damaged lamp fixture for the public safety; however, no replace- ment will be made until specific instructions are received from the South Bend City Engineering Department. 3. When historic lamp fixtures or poles are removed from Historic Preservation Districts or in front of any Historic Landmark or when other “old style” lamp fixtures are removed from areas of the city not within Historic Preservation Districts, said poles and fixtures will be made available to, and stored by, the City of South Bend. As replacement lights are required within Historic Preservation Districts they will be drawn from this supply. In the event that there are no historic or “old style” lamps in storage, then the pre-approved design of replacement lamp fixtures, as referred to in paragraph no. 1 above, will be installed. 4. I&M reserves the right to determine when the lamps have been damaged to a point when they cannot be repaired. 5. This Agreement may be cancelled by either party upon the other party giving at least six 6) months notice in writing of its decision to cancel this Agreement. Jim Cartwright Energy Services Supervisor Elicia Feasel Historic Preservation Commission James Allison Division Manager Adam Toering Historic Preservation Commission Page 94 Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Chapin Park Local Historic District Guidebook Page 95 VOLUNTEER FORM FOR LIAISON COMMITTEE FOR CHAPIN PARK LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT NAME ______________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS______________________________________________________________________ HOME PHONE________________________ BUSINESS PHONE_______________________ SIGNATURE ____________________________________________________________________________________ Please send completed form to: Historic Preservation Commission Chapin Park District Liaison Committee County-City Building 227 West Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, Indiana 46601 APPENDIX D Historic District Liaison Committee 1. WHAT IS THE HISTORIC DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE? A group of five people chosen to work with the residents of the district and the Historic Preservation Commission. (see Part V, General Guidelines, Paragraph E.) 2. WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO BECOME MEMBER? Any property owner in the district, over the age of 18 who volunteers or is nominated. 3. HOW LONG MUST I SERVE AS A COMMITTEE MEMBER? For a one-, two-, three-year period. 4. HOW OFTEN WILL THE COMMITTEE MEET? Every four months. In addition, the Historic Preservation Commission meets once a month on the 3rd Monday of each month, and it is advisable to have a representative from the liaison committee from our district attend each meeting. 5. HOW IS THE COMMITTEE SELECTED? If there are 5 or fewer volunteers or nominees, those persons are the liaisons. If there are more than 5, the property owners in the district will chose 5 by vote. Guidebook Chapin Park Local Historic District Page 96 Duties of Historic District Liaison Committee Members 1. Work and communicate with the residents of the district and the Historic Preservation Commission. 2. Inform and give recommendations to area residents pertaining to the district’s standards. a. Meet with new property owners and distribute the standards book along with other pertinent information. b. Notify the Commission of the names and addresses of new owners. 3. Advise Commission of any possible infractions of the historic district standards that may occur with the property owners and work with them toward a solution to the problem. 4. Hold liaison committee meetings once every four months or as situations arise. a. Keep records of all business conducted during these meetings and all other meetings called by the historic district liaison committee. b. Disseminate pertinent information to the district property owners through whatever means available, such as a neighborhood newsletter, flyer, etc. 5. At least one representative of the committee attend the monthly Historic Preservation Commission meeting. 6. Participate in the scheduled revisions and updating of the historic district standards. 7. Make an annual report to the Commission at one of the regularly scheduled meetings. G ma i I Joyelle Mcsweeney <joyelle.mcsweeney@gmail.com> 628 Park Ave 8 messages Greentree <greentree@gmtree.net> To: Joyelle Mcsweeney <joyelle.mcsweeney@gmail.com> Tue, Feb 22, 2022 at 11 :30 AM As part of an urgent, extensive lead abatement project, Greentree has determined that at that time of the walk through and based on the inspection report from St. Joseph County, replacement is the best option for the windows because there are small children residing in the home and the window jambs are deteriorated which are friction impact surfaces. Replacement is the most cost effective as well. You cannot use encapsulation on friction impact surfaces. It is not an option. Replacement is an option and/or removing windows, taking them off site and chemically stripping the paint, then replacing the windows painting or staining them. Because of the age of the windows, we do not know if there are any broken pieces, or what condition they will be in taking them out to strip. Also, windows are made by vinyl craft and the window model is Legacy. Thank you Genevieve Greentree Environmental Services, Inc. Toll-free: 888.584.5123CorporateOfficeP.0. Box2297Portage, IN46368Office· 219 76-!.2828 EXHIBIT D 6/22/22, 8:54 AM Gmail - COA Application-- 628 Park Avenue https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?ik=ed1223431c&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f%3A1725584658101856485&simpl=msg-f%3A1725584658101856485 1/1 Joyelle McSweeney <joyelle.mcsweeney@gmail.com> COA Application-- 628 Park Avenue Adam Toering <atoering@southbendin.gov>Wed, Feb 23, 2022 at 2:49 PM To: Joyelle McSweeney <joyelle.mcsweeney@gmail.com>, Johannes Goransson <johannesgoransson@gmail.com> Joyelle, Received, thank you! I see that the contractor has proposed vinyl replacement windows for this project. Have your or they considered other window manufactures (with different materials)? As a word of caution – the Commission has not typically considered vinyl replacement windows as appropriate replacements for original wood windows. Aluminum-clad windows or extruded fiberglass windows (let alone wood replacements) have been favorably considered. We have time between now and the March meeting to discuss options and avenues for carrying your project forward, and what and how I envision the Commission’s reaction to this proposal would be. I will gladly make myself available to meet at your convenience. I can set up a Microsoft Teams virtual meeting. Alternatively, I will be here in the office tomorrow when you drop of the check. Thank you, Adam Toering Historic Preservation Administrator Department of Community Investment 574) 235-7478 atoering@southbendin.gov City of South Bend 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., Ste. 1400 South Bend, IN 46601 Quoted text hidden] IMPORTANT NOTICE! This E-Mail transmission and any accompanying attachments may contain confidential information intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. 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EXHIBIT E The South Bend Clinic LLC Ordering: Sanders MD, Jan E Tests Ordered: @LEAD, BLOOD {3645) Hudnall, Othello 628 Park Ave South Bend, IN, 46616 MRN: 861410 Sex: M DOB: 12/26/2018 Performing #: CCA LEAD, BLOOD {Collection Date: 10/07/202110:381 Status: Final) 8575581630 Component Result Units Lead, Blood 7.0 ug/dL Patient: Hudnall, Othello, DOB: 12/26/2018 about:blank Flag Range HH 0.0-4.9 Page I of 4 Comment Information sources for reference intervals and interpretive comments include the "CDC Response to the 2012 Advisory Committee on Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Report", the Recommendations for Medical Management of Adult Lead Exposure, Environmental Health Perspectives, 2007", and "CDC-Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance ABLES) :Program Description: NIOSH Workplace Safety and Health Topic, 2018" Thresholds and time intervals for retesting, medical evaluation, and response vary by state and regulatory body. Contact your State Department of Health and/or applicable regulatory agency for specific guidance on medical management recommendations. Age Comment All ages Concentration 5-9.9 ug/dL 6/22/2022 EXHIBIT F 6/23/22, 10:26 AM CDC updates blood lead reference value | Lead | CDC https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/news/cdc-updates-blood-lead-reference-value.html#:~:text=CDC updates blood lead reference value to 3.5 µg%2FdL&text=CDC uses a blood lead,higher than most children's levels.1/6 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention CDC updates blood lead reference value to 3.5 µg/dLCDCupdatesbloodleadreferencevalueto3.5 µg/dL CDC uses a blood lead reference value (BLRV) of 3.5 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL) to identify children with bloodleadCDCusesabloodleadreferencevalue (BLRV) of 3.5 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL) to identify children with blood lead levels that are higher than most children’s levels.levels that are higher than most children’s levels. On October 28, 2021, CDC updated the blood lead reference value (BLRV) from 5.0 g/dL to 3.5 g/dL. A BLRV is intended to identify children with higher levels of lead in their blood compared with levels in most children. The value is based on the 97.5th percentile of the blood lead distribution in U.S. children ages 1–5 years. By updating the BLRV to 3.5 g/dL, children with blood lead levels (BLLs) within the range of 3.5–5 g/dL can now also receive prompt actions to mitigate health e ects and remove or control exposure sources. Updating the reference value encourages CDC, federal agencies, health departments, providers, communities, and other partners to take the following steps: Focus resources on children with the highest levels of lead in their blood compared with levels in most children in that age range Identify and eliminate sources of lead exposure Take more prompt actions to reduce the harmful e ects of lead The BLRV is a population-based measurement that now indicates that 2.5% of U.S. children aged 1–5 years have BLLs at or above 3.5 g/dL. It is not a health-based standard or a toxicity threshold. The BLRV should be used as a guide to 1) help determine whether medical or environmental follow-up are recommended and 2) prioritize communities with the most need for primary prevention of exposure. Updating the BLRV supports CDC’s commitment to health equity and addressing environmental justice. The risk for lead exposure is not the same for all children. There are signi cant disparities in health outcomes across racial and ethnic groups and people with di erent socioeconomic status. Higher blood lead levels are more prevalent among children from racial and ethnic minority groups, children from low-income households, and children who live in housing built before 1978. Also, children from racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to live in conditions where there is greater likelihood of exposure. Some of these conditions include poor housing and environmental exposures, such as lead in air, soil, and water. CDC recommends that public health and clinical professionals focus screening e orts on neighborhoods and children at high risk, based on age of housing and socioeconomic risk factors: Public health and clinical professionals should collaborate to develop screening plans responsive to local conditions, using local data. In the absence of such plans, universal BLL testing is recommended. Jurisdictions should follow the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services requirement that all Medicaid-enrolled children be tested at ages 12 months and 24 months or at age 24–72 months if they have not previously been screened. Protecting children from exposure to lead is important to lifelong good health. No safe BLL in children has been identi ed. Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to reduce a child’s learning capacity, ability to pay attention, and academic achievement. Some e ects of exposure to lead can be permanent. If caught early, however, parents, healthcare providers, and communities can take actions to prevent further exposure and reduce damage to a child’s health. The most important step parents and caregivers, healthcare providers, and public health professionals can take is to prevent lead exposure before it occurs. EXHIBIT G 6/23/22, 10:26 AM CDC updates blood lead reference value | Lead | CDC https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/news/cdc-updates-blood-lead-reference-value.html#:~:text=CDC updates blood lead reference value to 3.5 µg%2FdL&text=CDC uses a blood lead,higher than most children's levels.2/6 Frequently Asked Questions What is CDC’s blood lead reference value? CDC has been involved in de ning the criteria for interpreting blood lead levels in children for more than 40 years. In 2012, CDC introduced the concept of a blood lead reference value (BLRV) to identify children with higher levels of lead in their blood compared with levels in most children. The BLRV is based on the 97.5th percentile of the blood lead distribution in U.S. children ages 1–5 years. In 2012, the BLRV in children was established to be 5 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL). In 2021, CDC updated the BLRV in children to 3.5 g/dL. The BLRV is based on data from two consecutive cycles of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey NHANES). The BLRV is updated periodically to re ect changes in the population. The current update is based on data from the 2015–2018 NHANES cycles. Why did CDC update the blood lead reference value? The blood lead reference value (BLRV) is based on the 97.5th percentile of blood lead distribution in children, as determined from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data. The updated blood lead reference value is based on NHANES data from 2015–2016 and 2017–2018. CDC’s Federal Advisory Committee, called the Lead Exposure and Prevention Advisory Committee, unanimously voted on May 14, 2021, in favor of updating the reference value to 3.5 g/dL, based on data from the 2015–2018 NHANES cycles. Updating the reference value allows CDC, healthcare providers, federal agencies, and health departments to focus resources on children with the highest exposure to lead compared with most children in that age range. By updating the BLRV to 3.5 g/dL, children with blood lead levels within the range of 3.5–5 g/dL will now also be identi ed to receive prompt actions to mitigate health e ects and control potential exposure sources. Does CDC work with other groups that have a role in lead poisoning prevention? Yes, CDC works with other federal agencies, CDC-funded lead grantees, and public health and medical partners to keep healthcare providers and the public informed. What is a “reference value”? No safe level of lead in children has been identi ed. Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to reduce children’s IQ, ability to pay attention, and academic achievement. Because any blood lead level can harm children, our focus is on eliminating exposure in the rst place. If a child has a blood lead level below the blood lead reference value (BLRV), it does not mean a child is free from harm caused by lead exposure. The reference value simply shows the value at which a child has more lead in their blood than most U.S. children (97.5% of children age 1–5 years). 6/23/22, 10:26 AM CDC updates blood lead reference value | Lead | CDC https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/news/cdc-updates-blood-lead-reference-value.html#:~:text=CDC updates blood lead reference value to 3.5 µg%2FdL&text=CDC uses a blood lead,higher than most children's levels.3/6 The primary di erence between the prior BLRV of 5 µg/dL and the current BLRV of 3.5 µg/dL is that children with a blood lead level within the 3.5–5 µg/dL range will now also be identi ed as having lead exposure greater than 97.5% of children. This can encourage prompt action to mitigate harmful health e ects and removal or control of lead exposure sources. CDC recommends that children with BLLs of 3.5 µg/dL and higher receive routine assessment of nutritional and developmental milestones, environmental exposure history to identify potential sources of lead exposure, nutritional counseling related to calcium and iron intake, and follow-up blood lead level testing at recommended intervals based on the child’s age. CDC provides a summary of Recommended Actions Based on Blood Lead Level. What is lead poisoning? Lead poisoning or lead toxicity refers to exposures to lead that result in illness and require immediate medical attention. It is used to describe cases when there are severe health e ects related to high blood lead levels. If blood lead levels are 45 micrograms per deciliter (g/dL) or greater, healthcare providers may recommend medication to help remove lead from the body. However, children are highly sensitive to lead and exposure at lower levels has been shown to cause harm. CDC provides a summary of Recommended Actions Based on Blood Lead Level. Many factors a ect how di erent people’s bodies handle exposure to lead. These factors include a person’s age, nutritional status, source of lead exposure, amount of lead exposure, underlying health conditions, and length of exposure. Many children exposed to lead have no obvious symptoms. Some exposures, however, cause more obvious health e ects that need urgent treatment. No level of lead exposure or lead in the body is safe for children.Even low levels of lead that were once considered safe have been linked to harmful changes in intelligence, behavior, and health. Children are most at risk because they are still developing physically and mentally. A blood lead reference value (BLRV) of 3.5 micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL) can be used to identify children with blood lead levels higher than those of most U.S. children, determine appropriate follow-up actions, and prevent further exposure. The BLRV is simply the level at which a child has more lead in their blood than do most U.S. children (97.5% of children age 1–5 years). If you are concerned that your child has been exposed to lead, contact their healthcare provider to get a blood lead test.Based on the results of the test, actions can be taken to reduce further exposure to lead and connect them to recommended treatment and services. Lead exposure is preventable. What are the bene ts of updating the blood lead reference value for children age less than 6 years old from 5 µg/dL to 3.5 µg/dL? There is no safe level of lead in blood. Updating the reference value encourages CDC, federal partners, and health departments to focus on young children, under age of 6 years, with the highest exposure to lead compared with most U.S. children. This is part of the nation’s ongoing e ort to reduce blood lead levels even further and identify sources of exposure to those young children at highest risk for continued exposures. The primary di erence between the previous blood lead reference value (BLRV) of 5 µg/dL and the updated BLRV of 3.5 µg/dL is that children with a blood lead level (BLL) within the 3.5–5 µg/dL range will also be prioritized for lead reduction action. With the updated BLRV, children with higher BLLs will continue to be eligible for the same targeted services as previously described. CDC recommends that children with BLLs of 3.5 µg/dL and higher receive routine assessment of nutritional and developmental milestones, environmental assessment of detailed history to identify potential sources of lead exposure, nutritional counseling related to calcium and iron intake, and follow-up BLL testing at recommended intervals based on the child’s age. 6/23/22, 10:26 AM CDC updates blood lead reference value | Lead | CDC https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/news/cdc-updates-blood-lead-reference-value.html#:~:text=CDC updates blood lead reference value to 3.5 µg%2FdL&text=CDC uses a blood lead,higher than most children's levels.4/6 Despite the overall decline of blood lead levels over time, lead exposure remains a signi cant public health concern for some young children because of persistent lead hazards in the environment and hand to mouth activity that is common among this age group.Sources of lead include lead-based paint, lead service lines, lead in household plumbing material, and soil contaminated by past sources, such as automobile gasoline and hazardous waste sites. Young children can also be exposed to lead in contaminated food, folk remedies, cultural products, and consumer products. Young children can also be exposed to lead secondhand if a parent or other adult they spend time with works or engages in recreational activities that involve lead or lead-based products. How might health departments use this new level? Health departments may use the blood lead reference value (BLRV) in recommendations that involve follow-up evaluation of young children under 6 years, after blood lead level testing. They can use the reference value to identify high-risk populations and geographic areas most in need of lead exposure prevention. Health departments can guide targeted interventions to reduce lead exposure in children by identifying hotspots for potential lead exposure and prioritizing where to focus blood lead screening, outreach, and community interventions. CDC’s BLRV is a screening tool to identify children who have higher levels of lead in their blood compared with most children. The reference value is not health-based and is not a regulatory standard. States independently determine action thresholds based on state laws, regulations, and resource availability. CDC encourages healthcare providers and public health professionals to follow the recommended follow-up actions based on con rmed blood lead levels. What might this new level a ect laboratory reporting? The Division of Laboratory Sciences in CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health compiled and reviewed laboratory pro ciency data [PDF – 828 KB] through the Lead and Multi-element Pro ciency Program. It concluded that current available laboratory tests for measuring blood lead can reliably measure blood lead levels of 3.5 g/dL and greater. CDC will continue to assist laboratories, healthcare providers, and health departments to overcome the challenges of measuring and managing lower levels of blood lead in children. CDC developed a template for clinical laboratories to report blood lead test results on the blood lead laboratory report. This reporting template identi es the BLRV and delineates risk-based intervals that represent escalating priorities for public health and medical intervention. What does this mean for healthcare professionals? Healthcare professionals should interpret the blood lead levels (BLLs) of their patients in accordance with the updated blood lead reference value (BLRV). They should then determine the need for follow-up testing and interventions for those children identi ed with BLLs at or above the BLRV. CDC has developed outreach materials to assist healthcare professionals. These can be found on our healthcare provider’s webpage. What does this mean for parents of children who test above 3.5 µg/dL? 6/23/22, 10:26 AM CDC updates blood lead reference value | Lead | CDC https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/news/cdc-updates-blood-lead-reference-value.html#:~:text=CDC updates blood lead reference value to 3.5 µg%2FdL&text=CDC uses a blood lead,higher than most children's levels.5/6 The primary di erence between a blood lead reference value of 3.5 µg/dL and 5 µg/dL is that children with blood lead levels within the 3.5–5 µg/dL range will also be prioritized for lead exposure reduction actions. Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to a ect a child’s intelligence, ability to pay attention, and academic achievement. Who will pay for the testing and interventions needed? (Follow up tests for children with lower levels) The blood lead reference value is based on a percentile of the population distribution of blood lead levels (BLLs). Because population growth has been relatively stable, the number of children with BLLs equal to or higher than 3.5 µg/dL today should be similar to the number of children with BLLs equal to or higher than 5 µg/dL in 2012. Therefore, overall national costs should not change much. Children can be given a blood test to measure the level of lead in their blood. These tests are covered by Medicaid and most private health insurance. Costs associated with additional recommended actions will vary based on individual factors (e.g., health insurance status, recommended intervention, programs available in the jurisdiction). If the child’s BLL is 3.5 µg/dL or higher, CDC recommends that the child be referred for a follow-up venous blood test to assess the next steps. More information on follow-up can be found at Recommended Actions Based on Blood Lead Level. What children should be tested? Or retested? CDC recommends targeted screening e orts to focus on children having sociodemographic risk factors and those living in housing built before 1978. Public health and clinical professionals should collaborate to develop screening plans responsive to local conditions using local data. Lacking such plans, universal blood lead testing is appropriate. Additionally, CDC recommends that jurisdictions follow the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services requirement that all Medicaid-enrolled children be tested at ages 12 months and 24 months, or at ages 24–72 months if not previously been screened. How does the blood lead reference value t in with CDC’s lead poisoning prevention e orts? CDC’s lead poisoning prevention e orts and the updated blood lead reference value (BLRV) align well with the Federal Lead Action Plan’s and CDC’s goals to reduce children’s exposure to lead. Updating the BLRV is a step in achieving health equity and environmental justice. The risk for lead exposure is not the same for all children. There are signi cant disparities in health outcomes across racial and ethnic groups and people with di erent socioeconomic status. Higher blood lead levels are more prevalent among children from racial and ethnic minority groups, children from low-income households, and children who live in housing built before 1978. Also, children from racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to live in conditions where there is greater likelihood of exposure. Some of these conditions include poor housing and environmental exposures, such as lead in air, soil, and water. Additional Resources MMWR Policy Note: Update of the Blood Lead Reference Value — United States, 2021. Press Release: CDC Updates Blood Lead Reference Value for Children Recommended Actions Based on Con rmed Blood Lead Level 6/23/22, 10:26 AM CDC updates blood lead reference value | Lead | CDC https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/news/cdc-updates-blood-lead-reference-value.html#:~:text=CDC updates blood lead reference value to 3.5 µg%2FdL&text=CDC uses a blood lead,higher than most children's levels.6/6 Recommended Actions Based on Con rmed Blood Lead Level Communication Briefs – information for CDC partners for implementing 3.5 g/dL as the updated CDC Blood Lead Reference Value Healthcare Providers [PDF – 243 KB] State and Local Health Departments [PDF – 197 KB] State and Local Laboratories [PDF – 313 KB] Page last reviewed: March 25, 2022 RISK_ASSESSMENT_BESULJS1 Continued Date: 10/13/2021 Location: 628 Park Ave Year House Built: 1913 DATE 10/13/2021 10/13/2021 10/13/2021 10/13/2021 10/13/2021 10/13/2021 Side: Prepared by: St. Joseph County Health Department Risk Assessors: McCall Calibration Checks TIME INITIAL/FINAL LEAD UNITS 14:27:08 INITIAL 0.9 mg/cm 2 14:28:34 INITIAL 0.9 mg/cm2 14:30:01 INITIAL -0.1 mg/cm 2 15:34:33 FINAL -0.1 mg/cm2 15:35:12 FINAL -0.1 mg/cm2 15:36:03 FINAL 0.9 mg/cm 2 Room wall or exterior wall (Side A faces street for exterior or each room; sides continue clockwise) EXHIBIT H St. Joseph County Department of Health ST. JOSEPH COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Prevent. Promote. Protect. October 27, 2021 Johannes K Goransson and Joyelle Mcsweeney 628 Park Ave. South Bend IN 46616 Promoting physk:aland mental health and facilitating the prevention of disease, injury and disability for all St. Joseph County residents" Robert Einterz, M.D. Health OHicer Mark D. Fox, M.D., PhD, MPH Deputy Health Officer Heidi Beidinger-Burnett, PhD, MPH President, Board of Health Jason Marker, M.D. Vice President, Board of Health Re: Lead Hazards located at 628 Park Ave., South Bend Dear Mr. Goransson and Ms. Mcsweeney On October 13, 2021, the Department of Health conducted a parent-request lead risk assessment for lead hazards at the subject address. A fewlead hazards were identified at this address. Risk assessment results are included. In many instances, only one component was tested in a particular area (room). If one component is tested in a room and found to be positive and deteriorated, the owner should assume that any deteriorated paint on the similar components should be remediated according to the options listed for the tested component. Lead poisoning can cause permanent health problems in children, including brain damage, learning disabilities, behavioral problems, and liver and kidney damage. In extreme cases, seizures and death can occur. Eliminating lead hazards will help ensure that no children are lead-poisoned at that property. In addition, property owners are required to disclose lead-based paint hazards to tenants. The Federal Residential Lead- Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act, 42 U.S.C. 4852d, requires sellers and landlords of most residential housing built before 1978 to disclose all available records and reports concerning lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards to purchasers and tenants at the time of sale or lease or upon lease renewal. This disclosure must occur even if hazard reduction or abatement has been completed. Lack of knowledge about lead-based paint in the property must also be disclosed. In addition, sellers and landlords must furnish a lead warning statement and a copy of the brochure "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your House.•· Failure to properly disclose is a violation of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations at 24 CFR Part 35 and 40 CFR Patt 745 and can result in a fine of up to $ I 1,000 per violation. To find out more information about your obligations under federal lead-based paint requirements, call 1-800-424-LEAD. Many lead hazards are easily fixed. Often all that is needed is a good cleaning and a fresh coat of paint. Please be advised that knowingly exposing children to lead hazards may result in civil penalties, therefore we strongly recommend that you eliminate all lead hazards. Please contact Briannah McCall at (574) 245-6755 for assistance with addressing these lead hazards. Thank you foryour concern forchildren's health. Mark Espich Environmental Health Director Please send all electronic correspondence for the Environmental Health Unit to envirohd@sjcindiana.com Environmental Health Division • 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. • 9th Floor • South Bend, IN 46601-1870 • Phone (574) 235-9721 • Fax (574) 235-9497 EXHIBIT I ESTIMATE House Doctor Renovations Johannes Goransson/Joyelle McSweeney 1506 O’Brien St.628 Park St. South Bend,IN 46628 South Bend,IN 46619 574-286-4823 Date:10-18-2021 Description Unit Cost EXTERIOR General: Remove/replace windows thru out home Wrap exterior window casings with aluminum Remove/replace soil play area backyard) Wet scrape/encapsulate trellis Wet scrape/encapsulate electric service box door Wet scrape/encapsulate post Wet scrape/encapsulate door frame Wet scrape/encapsulate door threshold INTERIOR General: Wet scrape/encapsulate window casings thru out Wet scrape/encapsulate window jambs thru out Wet scrape/encapsulate door jambs thru out Wet scrape/encapsulate door casings thru out Wet scrape/encapsulate ext.of the kitchen door wet scrape/encapsulate heaters 31 33 Misc. Misc. 1 1 1 1 33 33 6 6 1 TOTAL:29,100 EXHIBIT J Lead-based Paint Abatement Proposal November 17, 2021 Joyelle Mc Sweeney 628 Park Ave South Bend, IN 46616 RE: 628 Park Ave South Bend, IN 46616 Greentree received a request for a lead-based paint abatement proposal for the above-mentioned property. The scope of work is detailed below. Setup and prepare abatement containment areas. Process state notification fees and prepare occupant protection plan. 150.00 Location: Remove and replace the following component: Quantity: Cost: Exterior A Windows on 2nd floor to bedroom 5 4 $3,200.00 Exterior D Windows to dining room 2 $1,600.00 Exterior C Trellis (remove only) 1 $125.00 Location: Wet scrape any loose paint. Apply liquid encapsulant to the following components: Cost: Exterior AC Window casings and lintels 18 $1,710.00 Exterior A Door casing, lintel and threshold 1 $275.00 Exterior C Electric panel door 1 $83.13 Exterior C Support posts 2 $228.00 Exterior D Dining room casings and lintels 2 included Exterior A Bedroom 5 casings and lintels 4 included Exterior C Kitchen door face 1 $250.00 Bathroom 1 B Door jamb 1 $156.75 Bathroom 1 D Radiator 1 $475.00 Kitchen D Door components 1 $166.25 Bedroom 2 B Door jamb 1 $166.25 Bedroom 2 D Window casing 1 $80.75 Bedroom 3 A Radiator 1 $532.00 Bedroom 5 C Door jamb 1 $166.25 Location: Enclose the following areas with rubber mulch: Cost: Childs play area C Bare soil 140 sq. ft. $1,470.00 Location: Dust clean up (failed dust wipes): Cost: Bedroom 1 Floor surface 1 $200.00 Front entry B Floor surface 1 $200.00 Living room Floor surface 1 $200.00 Final dust clean-up and preparation for clearance. $1,800.00 TOTAL: $13,234.38 Additional cost for clearance $350.00 GGrreeeennttrreeee EEnnvviirroonnmmeennttaall SSeerrvviicceess,, IInncc.. P. O. Box 2297 Portage, IN 46368 Toll-Free: (888) 584-5323 Local: (219) 764-2828 Corporate Fax: (219) 762-4946 greentree@grntree.net EXHIBIT K Work performed by Greentree will not exceed the estimate without prior written approval. This project will take approximately seven- teen to twenty business days, weather permitting. Proper lead abatement methods and lead-safe work practices will be utilized on this project in accordance with guidelines set forth by the State of Indiana and the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, and all Greentree workers are licensed abatement workers. In the event structural items that cannot be removed contain lead, the lead abatement procedure indicated above may be changed to liquid encapsulation instead of removal (in most cases, these items will be covered with aluminum trim during the general construction phase). The total estimated cost for the proposed work indicated above is $13,234.38. A third-party clearance exam will be required upon completion of the abatement work. Greentree cannot perform this clearance in accordance with HUD guidelines, but will hire a licensed third-party inspection company at an additional fee and separate cost of $350.00 Removal and replacement is recommended for window sills as they are considered "chewable surfaces." Please note: This estimate is only for abatement and clean-up to clearance levels or below. This is not a cosmetic improvement, but an environmental hazard reduction activity. Though some cosmetic improvement may occur, this is not Greentree’s intended result. Our purpose is to provide a safe, clean, green environment. All square footage is approximate. Areas listed on the original inspection report as “negative” for lead-based paint will not be painted. Also, areas listed as “positive” and “intact” will not be treated as they are in acceptable condition per HUD guidelines. Only the areas listed above will be treated during this project. In addition, this estimate does not include inaccessible areas, which may be made accessible and tested at a later time. No contractor is to conduct work of any kind on this property until the lead -based paint stabilization or abatement work is complete as their work may conflict with and jeopardize the clearance exam. Greentree reserves the right to stop work at any time if this stipulation is violated. Financial Consideration The total estimated cost for the aforementioned abatement is $13,234.38. Fifty percent (50%) of the bid is due prior to the start of the project, with the remainder due upon completion. If no payment is received within 60 days of completion, Greentree reserves the right to place a lien against the property. An interest rate of 1.75 % will be added to the monthly balance for balances unpaid after the initial 60 days until payment is received, unless prior arrangements have been agreed upon by both parties. Greentree Construction Services is fully licensed and bonded in the State of Indiana. The job site will be “Left as Found” with all clean up completed as part of the contract. Any damages caused by any Greentree employee or authorized agents of Greentree during said remediation process will be the sole responsibility of Greentree or its Insured. Greentree reserves the right to request an independent evaluation to determine Greentree’s potential negligence. Greentree limits its liability to the costs of the project. Greentree offers no other guarantees or warranties other than stated herein. Warranties expressed are a full one (1) year labor warranty. Exclusions include any additional plan review fee that may be charged not to exceed the charge for related services published in the current National Construction Estimator Guide. As this is a matter of public health Greentree will honor its warranty within the terms of this agreement and upon property transfer, with written notice to Greentree Construction Services, 5287 Central Avenue, Portage, Indiana, 46368. Greentree should receiv e this notice within 30 days of said transfer. Warranty transfer is subject to prior inspection. Copies of said inspection reports must be included with this notice or the dates when Greentree performed the reinspection. I/we as sellers/buyers/agents of the above-named property do hereby authorize Greentree Environmental Services, Inc. to begin abatement work at the above-named property as outlined in the scope of work. The dates for the proposed work shall be determined upon acceptance of this bid. This installation shall be governed by the terms of this agreement as well as any and all State and Federal protocols and/or requirements. By our signatures we also agree to these terms and conditions and will submit a deposit in the amount of $6,617.19, with the remainder due upon completion. Any changes must be done in writing to both parties. This agreement nullifies any other written or verbal agreements. Please sign and return upon your acceptance. John R. Casey Authorized Representative President HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSIO OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY County-City Building, South Bend, IN 46601 http://www.southbendin.gov/govemment/department/community-investment Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcs bsjc@s outhbendin.gov Michele Gclfman, President A Certified Local Government or the ational Pm Service Elicia Fe3SCI. H1stonc Pre5ervation Administraior APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS OFFICE USE ONLY»»»DO OT COMPLETE ANY ENTRIES CONTAINED IN THIS BOX«<«<OFFJCE USE O 'LY Date Reeeived: _______ _ Application Number: Past Reviews: D YES (Date of Last Review) __________ _ 0 Sta ff Approva l authorized by: ______________________ Title: _________ _ Historic Preservation Commission Review Date: ___________________________ _ D Local Landmark D ational Landmark Certificate Of App iateness: LJ Denied Tabled D Local Historic District (Name) ______________ _ D National Register District (Name) _____________ _ D Sent To Committee D Approved and issued: _______ _ Address of Property for propose d work : 628 Park Ave, South Ben d, IN 46616 Street Number-Street Name-City-Zip) Name of Property Owner(s): Joyelle Mcsweeney, Johannes Goransson Phone#: 610-745-3059, 610-733-0244 Address of Propert y Owner(s): 628 Park Ave, South Bend, IN 46616 Street Number-Street Name-City-Zip) Name ofContractor(s): Greentree Environmental Services, Inc Phone#: 219.764.2 82 8 Contractor Company Name: Green Tree Environmental Servi ces Address of Contractor Company: P. 0. Box 2297, Por tage, IN 46368 Street Number-Street Name-City-Zip) Current Use of Building: _S _i_n_g_le_F_a_m_i _ly ________________________ _( Single Family--Multi-Family-Commercial--Government-lndustrial-Vacant-etc.) Type of Building Construc tion: _B_r_i_c_k ____ -:-:----:-=----=--,--:---=---=---,---:-------:---------( Wood Frame-Brick-Stone-Steel-Concrete-Other) Proposed Work: (more than one D D fx1 DLandscapeNewL.:J Replacement (not in-kind) Demolitionboxmaybechecked) <; /If '\I' o,t 'g) 0 . . f p d W k As part of an urgent, extensive lead abasement project, Greentree has determined that at the l,".!;: escnphon o ropose or : ---------------------------------..\. cJ dN_,.N arldONectOl"lhll"l,elX!ftlfO"'! JclMJ;lfleo.,,yf ti'ilbd lorN htf•••c:NIIOrwln .... f'IOfflt(•3yo_,.._.,.._ ll"GN JJ ;( wlfldOW Jambsaredetenorated wh,ch are 1nct,on Impact sur1aces Replace f not use encapsu1a11on on 1nct10n Impactsur1aces It 1s not anopbOn !Pf isaJ"opl.onANI.OftwlnOOWLl.!Qrl,gc;.,..r,/J.,.-,lldtl(ippl'IQ',_ t'llftf N otf"lffi WbecauNdNao-dl'lt_..,. ,...dOrdV0-1._..,..,,.,bP-..,nS-C-o,WtaQ;lll'\CllaClnhJf'•oetnNIDait, 4z Owner e-. joyelle.mcsweeney@gmail.com and/or Contractor e-mail: greentree@grntree.net and/or X SU44,;t,,, 8 OfficeManager Signature ofContractor By s1i;mng th is application I agree to abide by all local regulauons related to proJect and 10 obtain a Building Depanment Penn11, ,r applicable EXHIBIT L Lead-based Paint Abatement Proposal March 21, 2021 Joyelle Mc Sweeney 628 Park Ave South Bend, IN 46616 RE: 628 Park Ave South Bend, IN 46616 Greentree received a request for a lead-based paint abatement proposal for the above-mentioned property. The scope of work is detailed below. Setup and prepare abatement containment areas. Process state notification fees and prepare occupant protection plan. 150.00 Location: Remove and replace the following component: Quantity: Cost: Exterior side A Wood windows with wood clad windows mesa red exterior finish 4 $7,549.40 Exterior side D Wood windows with wood clad windows mesa red exterior finish 2 $3,774.70 Final dust clean-up and preparation for clearance. $800.00 TOTAL: $12,274.10 Additional cost for clearance $350.00 Work performed by Greentree will not exceed the estimate without prior written approval. This project will take approximately three to five business days. Proper lead abatement methods and lead-safe work practices will be utilized on this project in accordance with guidelines set forth by the State of Indiana and the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, and all Greentree workers are licensed abatement workers. In the event structural items that cannot be removed contain lead, the lead abatement procedure indicated above may be changed to liquid encapsulation instead of removal (in most cases, these items will be covered with aluminum trim duri ng the general construction phase). The total estimated cost for the proposed work indicated above is $12,274.10. A third-party clearance exam will be required upon completion of the abatement work. Greentree cannot perform this clearance in accordance with HUD guidelines, but will hire a licensed third-party inspection company at an additional fee and separate cost of $350.00 Removal and replacement is recommended for window sills as they are considered "chewable surfaces." Please note: This estimate is only for abatement and clean-up to clearance levels or below. This is not a cosmetic improvement, but an environmental hazard reduction activity. Though some cosmetic improvement may occur, this is not Greentree’s intended result. Our purpose is to provide a safe, clean, green environment. All square footage is approximate. Areas listed on the original inspection report as “negative” for lead-based paint will not be painted. Also, areas listed as “positive” and “intact” will not be treated as they are in acceptable condition per HUD guidelines. Only the areas listed above will be treated during this project. In addition, this estimate does not include inaccessible areas, which may be made accessible and tested at a later time. GGrreeeennttrreeee EEnnvviirroonnmmeennttaall SSeerrvviicceess,, IInncc.. P. O. Box 2297 Portage, IN 46368 Toll-Free: (888) 584-5323 Local: (219) 764-2828 Corporate Fax: (219) 762-4946 greentree@grntree.net EXHIBIT M No contractor is to conduct work of any kind on this property until the lead -based paint stabilization or abatement work is complete as their work may conflict with and jeopardize the clearance exam. Greentree reserves the right to stop work at any time if this stipulation is violated. Financial Consideration The total estimated cost for the aforementioned abatement is $12,274.10. Fifty percent (50%) of the bid is due prior to the start of the project, with the remainder due upon completion. If no payment is received within 60 days of completion, Greentree reserves the right to place a lien against the property. An interest rate of 1.75% will be added to the monthly balance for balances unpaid after the initial 60 days until payment is received, unless prior arrangements have been agreed upon by both parties. Greentree Construction Services is fully licensed and bonded in the State of Indiana. The job site will be “Left as Found” with all clean up completed as part of the contract. Any damages caused by any Greentree employee or authorized agents of Greentree during said remediation process will be the sole responsibility of Greentree or its Insured. Greentree reserves the right to request an independent evaluation to determine Greentree’s potential negligence. Greentree limits its liability to the costs of the project. Greentree offers no other guarantees or warranties other than stated herein. Warranties expressed are a full one (1) year labor warranty. Exclusions include any additional plan review fee that may be charged not to exceed the charge for related services published in the current National Construc tion Estimator Guide. As this is a matter of public health Greentree will honor its warranty within the terms of this agreement and upon property transfer, with written notice to Greentree Construction Services, 5287 Central Avenue, Portage, Indiana, 4636 8. Greentree should receive this notice within 30 days of said transfer. Warranty transfer is subject to prior inspection. Copies of said inspection reports must be included with this notice or the dates when Greentree performed the reinspection. I/we as sellers/buyers/agents of the above-named property do hereby authorize Greentree Environmental Services, Inc. to begin abatement work at the above-named property as outlined in the scope of work. The dates for the proposed work shall be determined upon acceptance of this bid. This installation shall be governed by the terms of this agreement as well as any and all State and Federal protocols and/or requirements. By our signatures we also agree to these terms and conditions and will submit a deposit in the amount of $6,137.05 with the remainder due upon completion. Any changes must be done in writing to both parties. This agreement nullifies any other written or verbal agreements. Please sign and return upon your acceptance. John R. Casey Authorized Representative President MICHELE GELFMAN PRESIDENT A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ADAM TOERING HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADMINISTRATOR EXCELLENCE | ACCOUNTABILITY | INNOVATION | INCLUSION | EMPOWERMENT 1400S County-City Building | 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. | South Bend, Indiana 46601 | p 574.235.9371 | f 574.235.9201 | southbendin.gov April 13, 2022 Johannes Goransson 628 Park Ave South Bend, IN 46616 Dear Mr. Goransson The Commissioners, at the special meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission on April 11, 2022, denied approval of Certificate of Appropriateness application #2022-0223, which included the following application items: As part of an urgent, extensive lead abasement project, Greentree has determined that at the time of the walk through and based on the inspection report from St. Joseph County, replacement is the best option for the windows because there are small children residing in the home (a 3yo with elevated lead levels and the window jambs are deteriorated which are friction impact surfaces. Replacement is the most cost effective as well. You cannot use encapsulation on friction impact surfaces. It is not an option. Replacement is an option and/or removing window, taking them off site and chemically stripping the pain, then replacing the windows, painting or staining them. But because of the age of the windows, we do not know if there are any broken pieces or what condition they will be in taking them out to strip.” In making its determination, the Historic Preservation Commission considered the appropriateness of the proposed construction, reconstruction, or alteration to the preservation of the historic landmark, specifically, and/or the Historic Preservation District, generally; the detriment to the public welfare if the proposed construction, reconstruction, or alteration were permitted even though it is not deemed appropriate; and the potential hardship that the denial of a certificate of appropriateness would cause the applicant. Following is the record from the meeting concerning your project stating why your application was denied: Commissioner Stalheim made a motion to deny COA#2022-0223. Seconded by Commissioner Ponder. Seven in favor, one opposed. Vote: 7 – 1. Motion to deny COA #2022-0223 is passed. EXHIBIT N Page | 2 Commission President Gelfman clarified that, in motions for denial, Commissioners are required to state their reasons for denial. Roll was called. Commissioner Hertel (AYE): I vote to deny the application on the grounds that has been stated that there are other ways and methods that could occur, and this house is rated as outstanding. Commissioner Brazinsky (AYE): I vote aye for same exact reasons. Commissioner Andrews (AYE): That makes three of us, I don’t feel like the homeowner has been able to explore all the potential options laid in front of him because he’s been so focused on GreenTree and that has kind of clouded his judgement. I am concerned that his that his child has lead poisoning, this is not the outcome that any of us want but this is what we have been tasked with to do based on the standards and guidelines. Commissioner Stalheim (AYE): I vote to deny on the grounds that there are other ways to acquire lead remediation. Technically, the house will still have lead in it, it is just encapsulated and it will be an issue later on down the road. This could set a dangerous precedent for historic properties with replacing windows on the basis of lead paint. Commissioner Downs-Krostenko (AYE): I also voted to deny for the reasons stated during the discussion. During the course of this meeting the discussion is made clear why we have voted the way that we have. Commissioner Tiffany (AYE): I vote aye because there are other options but in the wellbeing of the child I would like to help with a list of other options. Commissioner Wyncott (NAY): Commissioner Gelfman (AYE): I vote aye for the reasons stated from everyone else on the commission, the standards and guidelines and there are other options that can be addressed with this issue. Certificate of Appropriateness #2022-0223 is denied. The Historic Preservation Commission supports the remediation of Lead Based Paints (“LBP”) on locally designated structures. Per the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), Lead abatement can be executed in four ways: encapsulation, enclosure, paint removal, and/or replacement. The application before the Commission was for replacement of six windows; the Commission denied that application. Encapsulation, enclosure, or paint removal projects for the “LBP” on these six windows should be considered. No additional Page | 3 approval or Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission would be required for encapsulation, enclosure, or paint removal projects. Pursuant to South Bend Municipal Code Section 21-13-02(e)(5)(B), an applicant may appeal a denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness by the Historic Preservation Commission to the Common Council, which shall make a final determination of the application. The Historic Preservation Commission remains committed to preserving the built environment of the City of South Bend and unincorporated St. Joseph County. Please contact this office for assistance, questions, or concerns. Sincerely, Adam Toering Historic Preservation Administrator atoering@southbendin.gov CC Greentree, Incorporated St. Joseph County Health Department