The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2. 1168 Lincoln Way East_COA 2025-0303 PACKETHISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: March 4, 2025 Application Number: 2025-0303 Property Location: 1168 Lincoln Way East Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: American Foursquare / Prairie / 1922 Property Owner: Por Thach Landmark or District Designation: Lincoln Way East LHD, Or- dinance #7343-84 Rating: Notable DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: This is a two story house set upon a brick foundation. It has a hipped roof with a front hip roof dormer; shingles are asphalt. The walls are common bond brick. The enclosed front porch features brick piers with stone prairie style deco windows and a brick wall. The porch entry is single leaf with wide sidelights. WIndows are original wood double hung with divided lite upper sashes and stone sills. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to: 1) Construct a Menard’s Design and Buy (26’ x 26’ x 8’) garage in the back yard. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: New Construction: Pages 33-35. SITE VISIT REPORT: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed garage would sit in the approximate location of a previous ga- rage, which was approved for demolution in 2019 due to significant and extensive deterioration (COA 2019-0219A). The proposed new garage would have to meet Zoning setback requirements, and Staff advises that the homeowner continue to work with Zoning staff to ensure compliance. The proposed new garage from Menard’s would have through-fastener steel panel siding, a through-fastener steel panel roof, steel doors, and one sliding, vinyl window at the rear. As stated in the Guidelines, new buildings in Local Historic Districts, should have basic building and roof forms like those seen in the District. Sample features that should be used in defining physical context include materials, style, roof lines, and design character. As proposed, the siding and roofing material of the new garage are neither appropriate for the context of the District nor sympathetic to the design of the house. The proposed roof line is also out of character when compared to other existing auxiliary buildings in the District, many of which have steeply pitched gable roofs. More appropriate siding styles for this District would be vertical board and batten siding or clapboard siding. A more appropriate roofline would be a steeper pitched gable roof or a low pitched hip roof, to complement the character of the District or the house, respectively. Based on the information provided prior to this public hearing, Staff makes an UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION. Prepared by Kate Himick, Historic Preservation Specialist HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov MAP OF THE AREA — Google Maps view of the subject area. SATELLITE IMAGERY — Imagery from 2025. Monday, March 3, 2025 Application for Cer tificate of Appropriateness Important Information Regarding this Request REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND SITE PLANS The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County cannot process an Application without required documentation. Comprehensive documentation provides a complete understanding of the project. Problems often occur during a project review or during the execution of the project when the property owner, staff or commissioners are unclear as to project specifics. Applications will NOT be processed without required documentation. Photographs may be submitted in digital format or in photographic print. When a project involves blueprints and/or site plans, one (1) set shall be submitted with the Application. Any documentation submitted to this office cannot be returned to the applicant. APPLICATION FEE The application processing fee for any Application for a Certificate Of Appropriateness is $20 Payment must accompany the application at the time of submission. For an electronically submitted application, payment must reach the HPC office within 48 hours following transmission. Payment can be made by credit card by contacting Business License Administrator Michelle Adams at (574) 235-5912; by cash in person in the Department of Community Investment on the 14th floor of the County City Building; or by check made out to City of South Bend. Applications will NOT be processed without the required fee. MEETING ATTENDANCE When an Application has been scheduled for any meeting, the owner, architect or contractor(s) retained for the project shall attend the meeting where their project will be reviewed and a decision rendered. Failure by the owner, architect, or contractor to attend such meetings may result in denial of the Application due to insufficient representation. CERTIFICATE ISSUANCE Certificates of Appropriateness will be filed with the Building Department of South Bend and St. Joseph County. A copy of the Certificate will be emailed directly to the owner and/or contractor(s) listed on the application. INSPECTION AUTHORITY All projects will be inspected during and following execution for compliance with the decision(s) rendered by the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County. Owner acknowledges that while the Historic Preservation Commission only considers Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior features, under certain circumstances it may be necessary for the Commission Staff to have access to the interior of the building in order to accurately assess the condition of the exterior feature and that the lack of access to the interior may prevent the Commission Staff from making a favorable recommendation. Any work performed on a historic landmark or in an historic district which does not conform to the Certificate of Appropriateness certificate shall be immediately halted by the Historic Preservation 1 Commission and the Building Department of South Bend and St. Joseph County. Fines may be levied for projects not in compliance. I read and understand the information above:Yes, Continue Date Monday, March 3, 2025 2 Proper ty Information Property Address for Proposed Work:1168 LINCOLNWAY EAST Property City SOUTHBEND Property Zip Code 46601 Property Owner Information:POR THACH Owner Email Owner Address 1168 LINCOLNWAY EAST SOUTHBEND IN 46601 Proposed Work and Project Information All projects must comply with applicable building and zoning codes. South Bend Zoning Ordinance St. Joseph County Zoning Ordinance Does your project involve any of the following? (Check all that apply):New Construction, Additions Contractor Information MENARDS CONTRACTOR POR THACH Contractor Phone Number ( Description of Proposed Work: Bought Menards Design and Buy Garage. Want to build a garage for the house. I will be doing the proposed work. Specification of Material via Manufacture Brochure:PDF BUILDING PERMI….pdf File Upload Site Plans, Aerial Views, and/or Blueprints: One (1) set shall be submitted with the Application. Uploaded documentation must show existing property lines, buildings, structures, and proposed project location(s). Hand Drawn Plans/Elevations are ok Photographs to include: each area affected by project, close up detail of project areas. Windows, Siding, and/or Door projects must include photographs of each window/door/siding affected by the project and detailed close up of condition Applications will not be processed if the required photographs and/or documentation are not included. 3 Any documentation submitted to this office cannot be returned to the applicant. Project Type - List:New Construction, Additions Site Plan or Aerial View of Proposed Project Location(s):PDF BUILDING PERMIT APP II_5843.pdf Structural Drawings/Architectural Drawings: PDF BUILDING PERMIT APP II_5407.pdf Quote/Evaluation(s) by Repair Professional (Optional): PDF BUILDING PERMIT APP II_6423.pdf Photographs: PDF BUILDING PERMIT APP II_1322.pdf Payment Invoice ID # INV-000126 Payment Method Pay via Card or PayPal 4