HomeMy WebLinkAbout836 Dushane Court_COA 2025-0902a-1-2-3Sarah 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:
1. Demolish 1975 sunroom on south side of house.
2. In place of sunroom, construct a new tower addition (max 2.5
stories). Windows and doors as discussed in application
materials.
3. On the east facade, construct a deck facing toward the tennis
courts and install three new pairs of French doors on the first
floor. New second floor window to the east, details as discussed
in application.
Staff to have final approval of details, should changes be made
due to zoning constraints or approvals.
836 DUSHANE
South Bend, IN, 46616
Application No. 2025-0902A-1-2-3
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:Bajuyo Barbara
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
9/17/2025DATE CERTIFICATE
TAKES FORCE:9/17/2026DATE CERTIFICATE
EXPIRES:
HISTORIC 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 8, 2025
Application Number: 2025-0902a
Property Location: 836 Dushane Court
Architectural Style/Date/Architect/Builder:
Vernacular / 1907
Property Owner: Barbara Bajuyo
Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park LHD, Ordi-
nance #9575-05; Chapin Park NR District, NR-0407
Rating: Non-Contributing
DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: This two story, gabled, and irregular plan house is located off of the
alley (Dushane Court) behind 838 Park. It was originally numbered 838 1/2 Park Avenue and sat on the same lot
as 838 Park Avenue to the west. The roof is of asphalt shingle and the siding is vinyl. The home originally had an
open single story porch on the east side, but this has been enclosed. The house has been heavily modified, and no
original windows remain.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to:
1. Demolish 1975 sunroom on the south side of the house.
2. In place of the south-facing sunroom, construct a new addition comprised of two floors and an attic loft. Tow-
er windows to be Marvin Ultimate Double Hung Windows with a 1/1 lite pattern. One set of French doors to be
installed on the south side for tower access. Doors to be Mastercraft Steel Full Lite doors.
3. On the east facade, construct a deck facing toward the tennis courts and install three new pairs of French doors
on the first floor. Second floor window to the east will be a wood Marvin casement window clad in aluminum.
STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES:
Additions: 36-37. Windows: 29-32. Doors: 10-11.
SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
The 1975 sunroom is not original to the home, and is one of many major alterations that have occured since the
home’s construction in 1907. The porch has been enclosed and wrapped around the southeast corner of the home,
the western half of the home has been significantly extended, the sunroom constructed, and original features such
as windows have been removed. As such, the construction of a new addition does not overshadow or detrimentally
affect the original features or plan of the home, which have already been obscured. The new addition and added
doors and windows would be visible from the Leeper Park tennis courts, but Staff do not believe this would have a
detrimental impact on the district as a whole. Based on the information provided prior to this public hearing, Staff
make a FAVORABLE 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 — Existing south facade.
DRAWING — Proposed south facade.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov
IMAGERY — Existing east facade.
DRAWING — Proposed east facade.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov
DRAWING — First floor plan with alterations in red.
DRAWING — Second floor plan with alterations in red.