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Home My WebLink About844 Park Avenue_AA 2025-1030Sarah 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 lattice skirting on south side of the porch with matching lattice. Replace rotted trim boards on north and south perimeter with new cedar. Replace areas of rotting porch flooring to the left and right of entryway and replace with new fir tongue and grove boards. Remove porch railings, retain, and cut to fit and re-attach to the cement cap over brick piers. Existing porch rail to be reused. GENERAL HOME CONSTRUCTION, Contractor for the following location: 844 PARK AVE South Bend, IN, 46616 Chapin Park Application No. 2025-1030 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 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 NAME OF APPLICANT: Andrew and Bridget Hoyt DATE CERTIFICATE 10/31/2025 TAKES FORCE: CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY: Kate Himick Historic Preservation Specialist 10/31/2026DATE CERTIFICATE EXPIRES: Ord No. 9574-05 Chapin Park ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL Thursday, October 30, 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. 1 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 Wednesday, October 29, 2025 2 roper ty Information Property Address for Proposed Work:844 Park Ave Property City South Bend Property Zip Code 46616 Property Owner Information:Andrew and Bridget Hoyt 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 Contractor Information General Home Construction Front Porch Westley Butcher Contractor Phone Number (574) 309-1710 Contractor Email Wbutcher8903@gmail.com Description of Proposed Work: Flooring, ceiling and trim: Flatten ceiling boards where possible face screws will be used Install new Tongue and grove fir porch floor boards to the left and right of entryway Install new cedar perimeter trim boards at north and south side of porch Install new lattice skirting at south side of porch (reinstall existing at north end) Porch railing: Remove all porch rail systems lower, cut to fit and re attach to the cement cap existing porch rail to be reused however new mounting blocks and hardware will be provided stair case rail to remain Page 2 of 2 Paint: (all new paint to match existing color) please note exact color match not guaranteed Wet scrape and prep porch ceiling, interior side of ceiling beam, and porch columns Topcoat porch ceiling, interior side of ceiling beam, and porch columns and cement caps Prep and paint all porch railings Prep and paint all of porch floor and steps File Upload 3 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. Quote/Evaluation(s) by Repair Professional (Optional): DOCX 844 Park Ave porch.docx Photographs: 3.22 MB 3.76 MB Payment Invoice ID # INV-000207 4 Payment Method Pay via Card or PayPal 5 General Home Construction PROPSAL TO Bridget Hoyt 844 Park Ave South bend, IN FOR porch paint and repairs Description : General Conditions: Provide building permit for project Provide and maintain containment as needed to Comply with the RRP rule for lead based paint Remove and dispose of all work-related debris Demo: Remove Lattice skirting on North and south sides or porch ( note south side has significant damage will be replaces north side to be re installed) Remove rotted trim boards on North and south perimeter Remove approx. 12' of porch flooring to the left (north) of entryway Remove approx. 3' of porch flooring to the right (south) of entryway Flooring, ceiling and trim: Flatten ceiling boards where possible face screws will be used Install new Tongue and grove fir porch floor boards to the left and right of entryway Install new cedar perimeter trim boards at north and south side of porch Install new lattice skirting at south side of porch (reinstall existing at north end) Porch railing: Remove all porch rail systems lower, cut to fit and re attach to the cement cap existing porch rail to be reused however new mounting blocks and hardware will be provided stair case rail to remain Paint: (all new paint to match existing color) please note exact color match not guaranteed Page 2 of 2 Description Wet scrape and prep porch ceiling, interior side of ceiling beam, and porch columns Topcoat porch ceiling, interior side of ceiling beam, and porch columns and cement caps Prep and paint all porch railings Prep and paint all of porch floor and steps Total $8,950.00 This Proposal includes all labor and material unless noted otherwise Terms are (1/2) half down balance upon completion If you have any questions concerning this invoice, contact Wes Butcher | 574 309 1710 | Wbutcher8903@gmail.com THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS!