HomeMy WebLinkAbout832 North Lafayette Boulevard_AA 2025-1017aSarah 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 existing manual message sign with digital message sign,
to follow Zoning Ordinance requirements for illuminated
signage.
NORTH AMERICAN SIGNS, Contractor
for the following location:
832 LAFAYETTE BLVD
South Bend, IN, 46601
Application No. 2025-1017a
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:Whitney Alexander
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
10/20/2025DATE CERTIFICATE
TAKES FORCE:10/20/2026DATE CERTIFICATE
EXPIRES:
Friday, October 17, 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.
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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
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 Friday, October 17, 2025
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Proper ty Information
Property Address for Proposed Work:832 N Lafayette Blvd
Property City South Bend
Property Zip Code 46601
Property Owner Information:Whitney Alexander
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):New Construction, Additions
Contractor Information North American Signs Signage Alan Eiker
Contractor Phone Number (800) 348-5000
Contractor Email abe@northamericansigns.com
Description of Proposed Work:
Changing out manual message center to digital message center with same VO.
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:New Construction, Additions
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Site Plan or Aerial View of Proposed
Project Location(s):PDF Screenshot 2025-10-06 160605.pdf
Structural Drawings/Architectural
Drawings: PDF Madison Academy - Sign Plan.pdf
Photographs:
PDF Madison Academy - Sign Plan_6558.pdf
Payment
Invoice ID # INV-000204
Payment Method Pay via Card or PayPal
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PROPOSED D/F LED ILLUMINATED MONUMENT SIGN w/ FULL COLOR EMC UNITS
SCALE: ½" = 1'- 0"
EMC = 15.33sqft / TOP CABINET = 15.33sqft / TOTAL 32.0sqft
QTY: 1 D/F SIGN 24"28"53"63"246001-1-4
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