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Home My WebLink About1097 Riverside Drive_AA 2025-0909Sarah 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: Construct ADA wheelchair ramp from back entrance to garage side entry. Ramp to be free-standing and not supported by connections to house or garage. Ramp construction using treated lumber (Mendards CedarTone treated lumber) to match existing previously approved front entry wheelchair ramp. Replace existing service door to garage (a historic door, but not original door) with a replica, ADA standard width, new wood door. Historic door to be kept on site. National Seating and Mobility, Contractor 1097 RIVERSIDE DR South Bend, IN, 46616 Riverside Drive Application No. 2025-0909 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:Stephen Wisniewski 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 9/16/2025DATE CERTIFICATE TAKES FORCE:9/16/2026DATE CERTIFICATE EXPIRES: Ord No. 7469-85 Riverside Drive ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL Tuesday, September 9, 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, September 9, 2025 2 Property Information Property Address for Proposed Work:1097 Riverside Dr. Property City South Bend Property Zip Code 46616 Property Owner Information:Stephen Wisniewski Owner Email Owner Address 1097 Riverside Dr. 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 National Seating and Mobility General/Accessibility Ryan Stamm Contractor Phone Number (574) 299-8606 Contractor Email ryan.stamm@nsm-seating.com Description of Proposed Work: Construct ADA wheelchair ramp from back entrance to garage side entry, and widen garage entry door to ADA standard width. Replacement garage entry door with exterior wood door, matching existing material and style. Ramp construction using treated lumber (Menards CedarTone treated lumber) to match existing previously approved front entry wheelchair ramp. 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 PayPal $20.00 9/9/2025 Transaction ID 2MX13391RD607760X Project Type - List:New Construction, Additions Site Plan or Aerial View of Proposed Project Location(s): 226.63 KB 4 Structural Drawings/Architectural Drawings: 59.99 KB Photographs: 3.78 MB 4.26 MB 5 4.02 MB 4.61 MB 4.52 MB 4.47 MB 6 Payment Invoice ID # INV-000185 Payment Method Pay via Card or PayPal 7 AC2® 2 x 4 x 10' #1 Prime Ground Contact CedarTone Premium Pressure Treated Lumber (Actual Size 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 10') Model Number : 1116168 Menards SKU: 1116168® $8.89 $0.98 PRICE AFTER REBATE* $7 EVERYDAY LOW PRICE 11% REBATE*Good Through 9/14/25 You Save $0.98 After Mail-In Rebate* 593 People have purchased this in the past week. Additional Packaging/Handling Charges May Apply. 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Additional Resources Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Technical Specifications Pressure Treated Wood Building Tips Warranty Pressure Treated Wood FAQ’s Brand Name: AC2 Description & Documents Specifications Optional Accessories Frequently Asked Questions Outlook Re: Additional accessibility renovation @ 1097 Riverside Dr. From Stephen Wisniewski < Date Tue 9/9/2025 3:09 PM To Kate Himick <Khimick@southbendin.gov> Cc Ross Van Overberghe <rvoverber@southbendin.gov> Kate, Thanks so much for your reply. To answer your questions: 1) The ramp will be free-standing, and the upper platform will be built over and supported by the existing concrete steps/platform currently at our back door. It won't be supported by any new connections to the house or garage. 2) I don't have a specific model of replacement door for the garage entry, but it is specified that they use a solid wood door that matches the original as closely as possible. Don't know if this is relevant, but the current door is also not historical/original to the structure -- I believe it went in about 20 years ago when the roof was replaced. Hope this helps, thanks again! stephen On Tue, Sep 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM Kate Himick <Khimick@southbendin.gov> wrote: Hi Stephen, It is great to hear from you. I am glad that you have been able to progress through that system, despite it being slow and arduous. I am sure that it has not been easy or straightforward. I believe we should be able to administratively approve this COA, but I do have a few questions about your COA application: 1. Will the ramp be free standing, with its primary support being ground-based? Or will it be primarily supported by attachments to the house and garage siding? 2. Do you have a picture of what the garage service door will be replaced with? Since it is the replacement of a historic wooden door, we will need specific details of what you intend to put in its place (materials, design, etc.). And we would request that the original wooden door be kept on site. Sincerely, 9/16/25, 3:01 PM Mail - Kate Himick - Outlook https://outlook.office.com/mail/inbox/id/AAkALgAAAAAAHYQDEapmEc2byACqAC%2FEWg0AowuCdkFPEUSvr5M36Kh3TAABWKUE1AAA?nativeVe…1/4