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Home My WebLink About628 Park Avenue_AA 2025-0818Sarah Andrews, President HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County has approved the following work: Replace non-original garage door and service door with new steel Ideal Door Garage Door. Infill of garage opening is not original to the home and new garage door to replicate this original intent. Mark Unwin, Contractor for the following location: 628 PARK AVE South Bend, IN, 46616 Chapin Park Application No. 2025-0818 in the County of St. Joseph; State of Indiana; which is: Located in a Local Historic District A Local Historic Landmark and found this application to be appropriate according to the Standards pertaining to Local Historic Landmarks and/or Local Historic Districts. Regulations pertaining to the Historic Preservation Commission are found in Chapter 21 (Zoning), South Bend Municipal Code and Chapter 26 of the St. Joseph County Code. The issuance of this certificate does NOT in any manner, release the recipient from the responsibility of complying with the requirements of the zoning ordinances, building codes, safety codes, ADA or other requirements of the City of South Bend, the County of St. Joseph, the State of Indiana, or the United States Federal Government. This certificate is good for one year from the date of issuance and is effective from the date entered herein. Plans are on file and open for public inspection at the office of the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County, 227 West Jefferson Blvd., Suite 1400 S, South Bend, Indiana, during normal business hours. THIS CERTIFICATE IS NOT TRANSFERABLE NAME OF APPLICANT:Johannes Goransson CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY: Kate Himick Historic Preservation Specialist POST IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE ON THE STREET SIDE OF THE PROJECT UNTIL COMPLETION OF ALL WORK. Phone: (574) 235-9371 E-mail: SBSJCHPC@southbendin.gov ROSS VAN OVERBERGHE Historic Preservation Administrator 8/20/2025DATE CERTIFICATE TAKES FORCE:8/20/2026DATE CERTIFICATE EXPIRES: Ord No. 9574-05 Chapin Park ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL Monday, August 18, 2025 Application for Certificate 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, August 18, 2025 2 Proper ty Information Property Address for Proposed Work:628 Park Avenue Property City South Bend Property Zip Code 46616 Property Owner Information:Johannes Göransson Owner Email Owner Address 628 Park Avenue 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):Windows, Siding, Doors Contractor Information Mark Unwin Contractor Mark Unwin Contractor Phone Number (574) 258-4740 Description of Proposed Work: My old garage door is no longer functioning - it cannot be closed or opened - and is falling apart (If you look at the attached photographs, you will see paint peeling). The current look - with a small added door - is not historical and is in bad shape. My Solution: 1) I will replace this with a historical-looking door that will also provide insulation. 2)I will take it out the added extra door/wall and replace with one larger garage door. 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. Any documentation submitted to this office cannot be returned to the applicant. 3 Project Type - List:Windows, Siding, Doors Elevations (Existing and Proposed New): 4.71 MB Quote/Evaluation(s) by Repair Professional (Optional): IMG_9511_1894.jpg 4.35 MB Photographs: 4.48 MB 4.35 MB 4 4.71 MB 3.24 MB Payment Invoice ID # INV-000177 Payment Method Pay via Card or PayPal 5 Ideal Door® Designer 9' x 7' Oak Walnut Insulated Garage Door (R-Value 6.5) Model Number : MR1LP_9X7_WALNUT Menards SKU: 4254279® $1,279.99 $140.80 PRICE AFTER REBATE* $1,139 EVERYDAY LOW PRICE 11% REBATE*Good Through 9/1/25 You Save $140.80 After Mail-In Rebate* $106.67 / mo. payments (total $1279.99) with 12 equal monthly payments Terms Apply View More Information FREE SHIPPING TO STORE! 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