1021 Hudson Avenue_COA 2025-0707-1 (DENIED)

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SARAH ANDREWS PRESIDENT A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ROSS VAN OVERBERGHE 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 July 22, 2025 1021 Hudson Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 Dear Mr. Bess, The Commissioners, at the regularly scheduled monthly Historic Preservation Commission meeting on July 21, 2025 denied approval of Certificate of Appropriateness application #2025-0707-1, which included the following application items: “Retroactively demolish a garage.” 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: The staff report was presented by: Ross Van Overberghe, Historic Preservation Administrator Staff Recommendation: Staff have reviewed a video supplied by the homeowner showing the condition of the former garage. From the video it appears the garage was in need of a roof, however, the concrete slab and walls and siding were in restorable condition. Staff make a UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION. The applicant was represented by: Philip Bess, 1021 Hudson Avenue, South Bend, IN, appeared in person to speak as the applicant. The public was represented by: William Wallace, 704 Forest Avenue, South Bend, IN, appeared in person to speak as a member of the public.