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Home My WebLink About709 Lincolnway East_COA 2025-0826-2 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: September 5, 2025 Application Number: 2025-0826 Property Location: 709 Lincolnway East Architectural Style/Date/Architect/Builder: Spanish Revival / 1922 / Freyermuth & Mauer / Adam F. Seider Property Owner: Eric Ford Landmark or District Designation: Edgewater Place Local His- toric District, Ordinance #6846-80 Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: This is a two story, rectangular plan apartment building. The brick is in stretcher bond with a string course between stories and above the second story windows. The roof is flat with a corbeled parapet, and there are open porches over the end bays that extend into balconies with round arched openings. The apartments were originally occupied by a variety of “white-collar” employees. Front facade windows may be the original double-hung 8/1 and 1/1 windows. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to: 1. Install wooden fencing along perimeter of the property to deter trespassing. 194’ of 4’ wood picket fence along Lincolnway East, Arch, and the back of the building. 422’ of 6’ wood privacy fence for remaining perimeter. (Ad- ministrative Approval 2025-0826-1) 2. Repair of brickwork on back of building with original Chicago Common and lime mortar. Re-pointing of areas as needed. Currently boarded window openings and second story door opening to be bricked up, but the existing arches to remain within the brickwork. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Windows: 29-32. SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Regarding filling in or obscuring existing, original window openings, the Standards and Guidelines state that the original window openings should remain in place (p. 30). Rear window openings and balcony exits are appropriate for apartment buildings of this era and style. Based on the information provided prior to this public hearing, Staff make 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. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov IMAGERY — Rear of property showing window, door openings (boarded openings proposed to be bricked). IMAGERY — Detail photo of upper right openings. Tuesday, August 26, 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 Tuesday, August 26, 2025 2 Proper ty Information Property Address for Proposed Work:709 Lincoln Way East Property City South Bend Property Zip Code 46601 Property Owner Information:Eric Ford Owner Email 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):Fences, Landscaping Contractor Information Owner Eric Ford Contractor Phone Number ( Description of Proposed Work: Repair of brickwork on back wall of home with original Chicago Common from the home and approriate custom mortar composition. Re-pointing of areas of mortar in need of repair on exterior walls of home with appropriate custom mortar composition. Total brick and moratar repair $400. Installation of fence along entire perimeter of property. A 3' picket fence fronting LWE, Arch, and back of house along drive way. 6' wooden fence along entire rest of perimeter. Total fence cost $10,000 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. Project Type - List:Fences, Landscaping 3 Site Plan or Aerial View of Proposed Project Location(s): 624.48 KB 4 Photographs: 2.21 MB 3.63 MB 5 4.13 MB 3.04 MB 3.48 MB 6 205.63 KB 386.82 KB Payment Invoice ID # INV-000179 Payment Method Pay via Card or PayPal 7