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The North Saint Joseph Street Local Historic District was established

upon application from the Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. in 1998.

2018 Commission Members:

Michele Gelfman - President

Elizabeth Hertel - Vice President

Greta Fisher - Secretary & Architectural Historian

Joseph Molnar - Treasurer

Tom Gordon - Assistant Secretary

Brandon Anderson

Velvet Canada

Rebecca Bonham

Elicia Feasel - Administrator

Adam Toering - Specialist

Steve Szaday - Inspector

This program receives Federal financial assistance for identification and protection of

historic properties. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the

Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis

of race, color, nation-al origin or disability in its Federally assisted programs. If you believe you

have been discriminated against in any program activity or facility as described above, or if you

desire further information, please write to: Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, U.S.

Department of the Interior, Washington D.C. 20240.

This activity is subject to the guidelines of and has been financed in part with Federal funds from

the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. However, the contents and opinions do

not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Interior, nor does mention of

trade names or commercial products constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the

Department of the Interior.

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SOUTH BEND & ST. JOS

EPH COUNTY (2018)

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This publication was made possible by the dedication and persever-

ance of many individuals and organizations that have contributed to

the creation and implementation of the historic districts program in

the city of South Bend.

The North St. Joseph Street Historic District was conceived by the

Near North West Neighborhood Inc. in cooperation with Memorial

Properties, the real estate division of Memorial Hospital. Application

for designation of the district was assisted by a District Steering

Committee – Julia DesLauriers, Linda Fritschner, and William

Hostetler – who aided in original development of the guidelines.

Historic Preservation Commission members at the time the district

received historic designation were: John Oxian, president; Catherine

Hostetler, Vice President; Gerald Ujdak, Secretary; Gerald Wiener,

Treasurer; Joann Sporleder, Architectural Historian; Martha Coitz, and

Richard Helmus.

Much of the text in this publication regarding history and architectur-

al styles has been adapted from the 1993 edition of the South Bend

Summary Report for the Indiana Historic Sites and Structures Inventory.

Many photographs are also drawn from the work on this publication.

Much credit for these facets of the guidelines goes to Fred Holycross,

editor of the Summary Report, and the many assistants and interns

who contributed to its compilation.

The map of the North Saint Joseph Street Local Historic District and

its boundaries was provided by the staff of the Area Plan Commission

of St. Joseph County.

Most technical illustrations have been excerpted from the Preservation

Briefs series published by the Preservation Assistance Division of the

National Parks Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Some techni-

cal illustrations are from the 1978 publication by the Preservation

League of New York, A Primer: Preservation for the Property Owner.

The previous edition of this publication was funded in part by a

Department of the Interior grant administered by the Division of

Historic Preservation & Archaeology, Indiana Department of

Natural Resources.

T ABLE OF CONTENTS

The District and Its Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Building Types and Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Historic Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Guidelines for Historic Preservation & Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

General Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

I. The Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

A. The District Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

B. Building Site, Landscaping, and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

II. Existing Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

A. Building Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

B. Roofs and Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

C. Windows and Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

D. Entrances, Porches, and Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

E. Mechanical Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

III. New Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

A. Height and Proportion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

B. Building Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

C. Sheds and Accessory Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

IV. Safety and Code Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

A. Building Code Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

B. Access for Handicapped or Disabled Persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

V. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

VI. Enforcement Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

VII. Minimum Maintenance Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

APPENDICES

A- Certificates of Appropriateness . . . . . . . . . 31-34

B - Landscape Assessment Summary . . . . . . . 35-38

C - Volunteer Liaison Committee . . . . . . . . . . 39-40

D - Street Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Dear North Saint Joseph Street District Resident,

You are reading a digital re-printing of the North Saint Joseph Street Local Historic District Guidebook,

which was most recently published in 1988. At that time, the Historic Preservation Commission office did not

have the equipment necessary to digitally store or reproduce an entire booklet. Therefore, only parts of the text

and some of the drawings were saved in a form that allowed for direct reprinting. The rest has been

reconstructed, and several technical and typographical corrections have been made, though the substance of the

book is unchanged.

With this guidebook, we will be able to make substantive revisions, when and if requested by the

Neighborhood Association, with greater speed than was previously possible.

This guidebook in its entirety is available on the City of South Bend's website, for those of you needing or

wishing to transmit information to prospective buyers, landscape artists, housepainters, and other friends, can

point them to our website or download additional copies yourself.

North Saint Joseph Street Local Historic District is a lovely place, and all of the members of the Historic

Preservation Commission greatly enjoy working with all of you. We especially appreciate the environmental

sensitivity that causes your neighborhood to continue to place a high value on your connection to the city park

and historic greenway system. Please do not hesitate to call us whenever we may be of assistance, or when there

is information we may be able to provide.

Yours,

HISTORIC PRESERVATION

COMMISSION OF SOUTH

BEND & ST. JOSEPH COUNTY

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The District and Its Properties

ISTORY

The North St. Joseph Street area was immedi-

ately outside of the plat of the original town of

South Bend. Throughout the Nineteenth

Century it remained as undeveloped land

marked by a steep hillside overlooking the

bottomland where the failed Kankakee Mill

Race emptied into the the St. Joseph River Into

the 1870s this vicinity was occupied by only a

few agricultural buildings. During this and the

following decade, houses, businesses and the

Turners Hall were constructed along Michigan

Street at this distance from the city. After 1885,

Christian Soens operated a brick mill and dry-

ing yards located in the lowland which began

at what was to become St. Joseph Street.

As late as 1898 no streets extended more than

a half block east of Michigan Street in the

area. In 1903, Bartlett Street was extended to establish the south boundary of Leeper Park,

and houses in this district began to be built in 1904.

St. Joseph Street was first platted in this part of the city as the east boundary of the Rockstroh

Brothers’ Second Addition in 1899. The east side of the street was then established as build-

ing lots in Hammond & Whitcomb's Addition platted in 1903. Seth Hammond (1860-1939)

and Leslie Whitcomb (1836-1927) were two of South Bend’s most important real estate

developers in the early Twentieth Century. Hammond was the son of area pioneers who

made his living from farming as well as real estate speculation and development. Whitcomb

was the developer of hundreds of homes in the area and platted numerous subdivisions on

his own and with others including (Mayor) Fred Keller. he also was involved in financing

home sales as Secretary of the Workingman’s Building & Loan Association, an organization

responsible for advancing millions of dollars in mortgage monies to local citizens.

City directories for 1904 reveal that houses sprang up quickly on Navarre Street and the

east side of St. Joseph Street soon after platting. It is clear form the bird’s-eye views from

the Late Nineteenth Century that considerable landfill was required to raise the level of

the bottomland sufficiently to allow construction and habitation. By 1912 the neigh-

borhood between St. Joseph Street and Marion Boulevard (now Riverside Drive) was

nearly half built-out, with 39 houses having been constructed. In 1917 the length of St.

Joseph Street platted by Hammond & Whitcomb was essentially complete. As it stands

today, Hammond & Whitcomb constructed many of the houses themselves.

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From the beginning, the neighborhood was predominantly middle-class. By the teens

almost 80% of the residents were professionals, business owners, or held white collar

positions of various kinds. The neighborhood was located within easy walking distance

to the streetcar line on Michigan Street, providing transportation to work and shopping

opportunities of downtown before automobiles came into common usage. The area con-

tinued as a middle-class enclave up until the Second World War.

An unusual number of the residents of North St. Joseph Street were construction profes-

sionals. Most notable among these was Christian Soens who had owned and operated

the brickyard which occupied the area before its residential development. Soens was also

a contractor for construction of the City’s sewer system. George Hoffman, who lived at

516 North St. Joseph Street was a notable General Contractor. Trained as a carpenter, he

later had interest in the Standard Cement Brick Company of South Bend. Around the

time that he built his house he had a standing crew of 65 workers engaged in construc-

tion at the Studebaker plant. The house at 609 N. St. Joseph was presumably con-

structed by its first owner and occupant, Andrew Jorgensen. Mr. Jorgensen was a mason

by trade.

Other residents of these blocks included a dentist, a dairy superintendent, a

lieutenant fireman, a clothing merchant, and a music teacher on the faculty of

the University of Notre

Dame. The house at 610 St.

Joseph Street was originally

used as a parsonage for the

United Brethren Church. A

grocer maintained a small

store which is now gone adja-

cent to his residence at 202

East Hammond Court.

The neighborhood was not

exclusively middle-class howev-

er. Working class residents dur-

ing the neighborhoods first

generation included a dyer for

M.W. Manufacturing Company,

a janitor, and a single woman

who worked for the South Bend

Watch Company. Four of the

houses appear to have been

employed as rental properties

from their time of construction

(including the parsonage which

was in fact owned by Seth

Hammond himself).

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BUILDING TYPES & STYLES

Types

AMERICAN FOURSQUARE

The preeminent post-Victorian house type during

the first half of the Twentieth Century, the

Foursquare’s simplicity and practicality made it

ideal for economical construction and mainte-

nance. Two stories in height, with a square ground

plan, this design encloses the most volume with

the least material within the rectangular frame-

work implied by balloon frame construction.

Capped with a gabled or hipped roof, many have

one or more dormers which, along with porch vari-

ations, allow great latitude in the stylistic decoration of the house. Foursquares may be

commonly found with Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, and Craftsman features.

UNGALOW

Characterized as a low house surrounded by

porches, the Bungalow was adapted by the

British in India, finding its first surge of

American popularity in California during the

first decades of the Twentieth Century. Single

storied, often with dormered attics these houses

feature low pitched roofs with wide unenclosed

eave overhangs, exposed roof rafters, and either

partial or full width porches. The Bungalow was

championed by Gustave Stickley in his magazine,

The Craftsman. Most bungalows were built in the Craftsman style, although many are

also decorated with Colonial Revival and Prairie influences. Influenced by the English

Arts and Crafts Movement, the Craftsman Style employed a more rustic appearance which

sought to ennoble both the construction worker and the occupant through use of artistic

materials and details. Emphasis was placed on the honest and naturalistic use of materials

such as unpainted wood and fieldstone. Typical details include; simple geometric brackets,

wood shingle siding, tapered square columns of wood or masonry, and posts raised on

pedestals which often extend to the ground.

Styles

REE CLASSIC

Also called "Queen Anne,” this style employed an

informal blend of Eighteenth Century English and

medieval architecture. The most popularly known

Queen Anne feature is the corner tower or turret.

However, often applied to a simpler box form, the

style conferred character by applying irregular roof

shapes and door and window placement and char-

acteristic details such as oval windows, classical

columns and eaves which return around corners. This style was popular from the

mid1880s until about 1910.

CROSS GABLE

From 1830 to 1850, the Greek Revival movement

was a dominant theme in American architecture.

One feature of that style was the gable-front house,

which echoed the pedimented front façade of Greek

temples and public buildings. A derivative of that

style was a square house, with a gable facing each

of the four sides of the house. These houses have

small eave overhangs, wide bands of cornice trim

below the eaves, and boxed eaves, all of which are

also Greek Revival features. The pitch of the roof is

steeper than in any other Greek Revival style.

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RESIDENCES

202 Hammond Court (non-contributing)

Also known as 620 N. St. Joseph Street

American Foursquare

Originally constructed in 1910 by Hammond & Whitcomb, the

house was sold to Frank and Anna Archer who constructed a

small grocery on half of its lot. After Frank’s death, Anna worked

as a cashier for Borden’s Furnace Ice Cream Company*. Later

occupants included employees of Burroughs Adding Machine

Company and Bendix.

*Historical Note: In the early days of mechanical refrigeration, all devices used in

temperature manipulation were called furnaces.

201 East Navarre Street (Contributing)

Also known as 620 N. St. Joseph Street

American Foursquare with Free Classic Styling

Built in 1905 by Seth Hammond & Leslie Whitcomb in collabora-

tion with Elihue Mendenhall as a real estate venture. Mr.

Hammond rented the house to Jacob and Phillipina Ackerman in

1906, eventually selling it to them in 1911. Mr. Ackerman was a

dyer at M.W. Manufacturing Company.

202 East Navarre Street (contributing)

Free Classic or Queen Anne

Built in 1904 by Arthur Keltner, a realtor who often ventured into

construction. Upon its completion the house was sold to James &

Etta Reid. Mr. Reid was a warden at the Indiana State Prison in

Michigan City. The Reids did not live in this house, but kept it as

a rental property.

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512 North St. Joseph Street (contributing)

Cross-Gable

Constructed in 1904 by Charles Hicks who sold it to William

Moschell in 1907. Mr. Moschell was associated with the Vernon

Clothing Company and was a prominent and active member of

the community. In 1910 Mr. Moschell transferred the house over to

his wife, Anna Eliza.

516 North St. Joseph Street (contributing)

Free Classic or Queen Anne

Constructed in 1905 by George J. Hoffman, a carpenter and con-

tractor. Mr. Hoffman lived in the house until 1922, renting it to

John & Barbara Suchy, an upholsterer in 1923, then selling it to

them two years later.

520 North St. Joseph Street (non-contributing)

Vernacular - Free Classic

Constructed in 1904 by Seth Hammond & Leslie Whitcomb. The

house was eventually sold to Christian Soens, sewer contractor

and brick manufacturer. Mr. Soens used the house as a rental until

his death in 1934 at which time his wife, Anna, inherited it.

528 North St. Joseph Street (non-contributing)

Cross Gable

Originally constructed in 1897, it eventually became part of the

new Hammond & Whitcomb Addition to the City. Mr. Hammond

sold the house to Herman Kabitz in 1904, who sold it to Dora

Schafer, employee of the South Bend Watch Company in 1905.

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610 North St. Joseph Street (contributing)

American Foursquare

Seth Hammond built this house himself in 1909 as a rental. It was

first rented to the United Brethren Church as a parsonage. In 1911,

Mr. Hammond sold it to Phillipina Ackerman. The Ackermans

rented the house out until Mr. Ackerman’s death in 1928 at which

time Phillipina moved in.

612 North St. Joseph Street (contributing)

Bungalow

Constructed in 1921 by Andrew & Lottie Jorgenson, a brick-

layer.They lived in the house until their deaths, Andrew in 1934

and Lottie in 1939. After Mrs. Jorgenson’s death the house was sold

by way of a Sheriff’s sale to H.O.L.C., they rented it out until 1950.

Originally built at 609 N. St. Joseph Street, Memorial Hospital

Association moved it across the street in 1998.

616 North St. Joseph Street (non-contributing)

American Foursquare

Originally constructed by Hammond & Whitcomb in 1908, the

house was sold to Lt. William & Margaret Bernhardt. William, a

fireman, worked at Hose Company 6. They lived there until 1919

when they sold it to Alice E. Dickens, widow of Riley. She resided

there until her death in 1932.

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GUIDELINES FOR

HISTORIC PRESERVATION

& DEVELOPMENT

The North St. Joseph Street Local Historic District was established by an ordinance enact-

ed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend in 1998 for the protection of the

historic character of the neighborhood. Under the requirements of this ordinance, a

Certificate of Appropriateness (CoA) is required for any activity in the district which

requires a building permit or which alters the appearance of a building or site. Painting

of previously painted surfaces is released from this requirement and requires no

approval. Consideration by the Historic Preservation Commission of proposed repairs or

alterations is guided by the following set of guidelines which have been developed in

cooperation with neighborhood representatives and have been adopted by referendum

of the district property owners.

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General Definitions

(A) P

RESERVATION

Defined in these guidelines as the act or process of applying measures to maintain or

restore the form, integrity and materials of a building, structure or site in its existing or

original condition. It can include stabilization work, restoration or rehabilitation work,

ongoing maintenance and/or prevention of demolition.

(B) P

RESERVATION GUIDELINES

An outline of requirements and recommendations which are used as guides in the

determination of appropriateness of proposed work within an Historic District.

The Historic Preservation Com-

mission has established three

sets of guidelines – Restoration,

Rehabilitation and Conserva-

tion. One of these is selected by

each Local Historic District at

the time of implementation. This

selection is based on the quality

and integrity of the architecture

and environment of the District,

and upon the goals of the neigh-

borhood organization.

Note: The Guidelines selected by the North Saint Joseph Street Local Historic District are

(b2) - Rehabilitation

The preservation guidelines are defined as follows:

(b1) Restoration

Maintaining the original or unimpaired character of the District as it was at the time

of construction. Any restoration done must return the structure to its original state.

Authenticity of a restoration would require the removal of incompatible exterior ele-

ments and the replacement of all damaged or deteriorated elements with replicas of

the same design and materials. New construction shall conform to the guidelines for

defined elements of preservation regarding height, proportion and building materi-

als. A Certificate of Appropriateness (CoA) applicant shall be responsible for docu-

menting the authenticity of the proposed work to the satisfaction of the commission.

(b2) Rehabilitation

Maintaining the existing character of the District, and whenever possible returning it

to its original condition. Any rehabilitation would not require the removal of all non-

original materials but would encourage the removal of all such materials which are

incompatible with the defined elements of preservation for the District. The design of

new construction or alteration would not require the duplication of the original

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design and construction, but should be compatible with the existing structures and

the District’s defined elements of preservation. The use of original materials or con-

struction techniques would be encouraged, but contemporary methods and materials

would be acceptable when compatible.

(b3) Conservation

Maintaining a District in its existing condition by placing guidelines on new construction,

and limiting demolition and moving. The use of contemporary methods or materials would

be acceptable if they are compatible with the defined elements of preservation for the District.

PRESERVATION

Defined as specific areas of preservation covered within the guidelines. The elements to

be defined for each Historic District, with the exception of those with Conservation

guidelines, are as follows:

I . Environment

A. The District Environment

B. The Building Site and Landscaping

II. Existing Structures

A. Building Materials

B. Roofs and Roofing

C. Windows and Doors

D. Entrances, Porches and Steps

III. New Construction

A. Height and Proportion

B. Building Materials

IV. Safety and Building Codes

A. Building Code Requirements

B. Access for Handicapped or Disabled Persons

V. General

(D) GUIDELINE COMPONENTS

Statements within the guidelines which specify the requirements and recommendations

for the preservation of the characteristic relationships of the various features which are

of significance to the appearance of the Local Historic District.

“Shall” is defined as an expression of something that is mandatory or must be done.

“Should” is defined as an expression of obligation, something that ought to be done but

that is open to compromise.

(E) GUIDELINE CATEGORIES

Guidelines for the District will address each of the Elements of Preservation individual-

ly within four divisions of classification. At the time of implementation of an Historic

District, the commission will work with the respective neighborhood association to select

the desired category of placement for each of the Guideline Components. These cate-

gories are as follows:

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(e1) Required

Defined as work which shall be done in a restoration or rehabilitation project in order

to restore or maintain the original or existing character of the structure or site.

(e2) Recommended

Defined as work which should be done to help restore or maintain the original or

existing character of the structure or site.

(e3) Prohibited

Defined as work which shall not be permitted in a restoration or rehabilitation proj-

ect because it may have a negative impact on the original or existing character of the

structure or site.

(e4) Not Recommended

Defined as work which should not be undertaken in a restoration or rehabilitation

project because it may have a negative impact on the original or existing character of

the structure or site.

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North Saint Joseph Street

Local Historic District

Guidelines

I. THE ENVIRONMENT

A. T

HE D

ISTRICT ENVIRONMENT

The district is characterized by its proximity to downtown South Bend and its proximity to Leeper

Park. It encompasses the east side frontage along nearly two blocks of North St. Joseph Street and

one opposing corner at Navarre Street. The north end of the area is contiguous with the River Bend

Local Historic District, established in 1992. The District contains 13 houses (or duplex buildings)

and their accessory structures.

Required

Distinctive existing features such as parks, gardens, streetlights, fences signs, walkways streets

alleys and building setbacks shall be retained. New plant materials, fencing, walkways, streetlights,

signs, and benches shall be compatible with the character of the neighborhood in size, scale, mate-

rial and color. Street lighting should be maintained at levels recommended by the Illumination

Engineering Society. Sources and light posts should be uniform throughout the District. Lamp fix-

tures and supporting posts must be similar in proportion, scale, and detail to existing historic lamps

(see appendix). Streetlights should be placed so that adequate illumination is afforded all sections

of the public sidewalks. Removal of shade trees over twelve inches (12") diameter or conifer trees

over six inches (6") in diameter and other major plant elements shall be approved by the Historic

Preservation Commission. Any subsequent replacement trees of any size required by the Historic

Preservation Commission shall be retained. the Riverfront character of the district shall be retained.

Recommended

Whenever possible, the original features should be restored. Plant materials and trees in close prox-

imity to buildings or streets that are causing deterioration to those elements should be removed. Do

not dump leaves and grass clippings on planted slopes as this practice will kill much of the low

ground cover and leave soil susceptible to erosion. When replacement of utility poles or power

lines is necessary, consideration should be given to underground conduits or utility poles erected

along property lines.

Prohibited

Existing relationships of buildings and their environments shall not be destroyed through widen-

ing or closing of existing streets and alleys or by introducing new streets, alleys, or parking lots.

Signs, streetlights, benches, new plant materials, fencing, walkways, and paving materials which

are out of scale or inappropriate to the neighborhood may not be used. The erection of high walls

or barriers which would alter the relationship of the houses and the river is prohibited. The intro-

duction of heavy trucks or similar vehicles in the District shall be prohibited. Utility poles with high

intensity overhead lights shall not be used on main thoroughfares.

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B. BUILDING SITE, LANDSCAPING AND ACCESSORIES

Individual properties in the district are characterized by a house located near the front of each lot

with a small lawn in front and a larger lawn to the rear of the property. Many of the properties

include a garage located at the rear of the property accessed from unpaved alleys running behind

the property. Most properties have trees , shrubbery, and/or hedges. All houses conform to the uni-

form set-back within each block.

The district has a compact layout. Large homes are constructed on small lots. Little of the backyard

areas or rear first stories of these homes are visible from the thoroughfare. In recognition of this,

grater latitude will be allowed in the application of the adopted standards in the rear of the proper-

ties in order to accommodate the individual preferences of the property owners in the treatment of

these backyard areas. No approval will be necessary for changes in lawn, shrubs, walkways, or semi-

permanent surface changes in the rear of houses. Staff approval would be required for semi-perma-

nent structures such as gazebos, but not for play equipment such as swing sets, sand-boxes, etc.

Required

Plants, trees, fencing, walkways private yard lights,

signs (house numbers) and benches which reflect the

properties’ history and development shall be

retained.

Recommended

New site work should be based upon actual knowl-

edge of the past appearance of the property found in

photographs, drawings and newspapers. New site

work should be appropriate to existing surrounding

site elements in scale, type and appearance.

Accessory structures such as decks, gazebos, foun-

tains, and/or small outbuildings should be appropri-

ate to surrounding site elements in scale, type, and

appearance. Plant materials in close proximity to the

buildings that are causing deterioration to the build-

ing’s historic fabric should be removed and replaced

by more suitable flora as approved by the Historic

Preservation Commission.

Prohibited

No changes may be made to the appearance of the

site by removing trees, fencing, walkways, outbuild-

ings and other site elements before evaluating their

importance to the property’s history and develop-

ment. Front yard areas shall not be transformed into

parking lots nor paved nor blacktopped. Front yard

areas shall not be fenced or fences shall not extend

forward beyond the setback line of the property.

Telephone or utility poles with high intensity over-

TYPICAL SITE PLAN

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head lights should not be installed so that they can be seen from the thoroughfare. The installation

of unsightly, large devices such as television satellite dishes shall not be permitted in areas where

they can be viewed by the public thoroughfare.

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II. EXISTING STRUCTURES

A. B

UILDING MATERIALS

Original exterior wall materials in the District include brick, stucco, clapboard, wood shingles,

and masonry block. In some instances, vinyl or aluminum siding have been applied over the

original material.

Required

Original exterior building materials shall be retained. Deterioration of wood materials shall be

prevented through repair., cleaning, and painting. The existing architectural detail around win-

dows, porches, doors, and eaves should be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design

and materials when deteriorated beyond repair. Masonry including brick and stucco shall be

cleaned only when necessary to halt deterioration or to remove stains and shall be done with a

method acceptable for the preservation of the surface: i.e. low pressure water and soft natural

bristle brushes. When repairing stucco, stucco mixture shall be used.

Recommended

Whenever possible, the original building materials should be restored. metal or vinyl may be

used as an alternative to maintaining or replacing the original surface material when it resembles

the original surface material. When used over wood surfaces, this siding should be the same size

and style as the original wood. Every effort should be made to retain the original trim around

windows, doors, cornices, gables, eaves, and other architectural features. Ample ventilation must

be afforded the structure when aluminum or vinyl is to be installed in order to prevent increased

deterioration of the structure from moisture and/or insects. Mortar joints should be repointed

only when there is evidence of moisture problems or when sufficient mortar is missing to allow

water to stand in the mortar joint. Existing mortar shall be duplicated in composition, color, tex-

ture, joint size, method of application, and joint profile.

b. Typical wall condition with insulation and a vapor barrier

facing in (toward the heated side of the wall). The vapor

barrier prevents moisture migration, thus keeping the

insulation dry.

a. Typical wood frame wall where moist inside air freely

migrates to the outside. Moisture may condense in the

wall cavity and be absorbed into the adjacent materials

and evaporate as the wall is heated by the sun.

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Prohibited

Wood siding shall not be resurfaced with new material

which is inappropriate or was unavailable when the build-

ing was constructed, such as artificial stone, brick veneer,

asbestos or asphalt shingles. Sandblasting or the use of

harsh detergents shall not be used on masonry or stucco.

This method of cleaning erodes the surface material and

accelerates deterioration.

Not Recommended

Waterproof or water repellent coatings or surface consoli-

dation treatments

should not be

used on masonry

surfaces unless

required to solve

a specific problem that has been studied and identified.

Coatings are frequently unnecessary, expensive, and can

accelerate deterioration of the masonry. Mortar joints

which do not need repointing should not be repointed.

Repointing should not be done with mortar of high

Portland cement content, which can often create a bond

that is stronger than the building materials. This can cause

deterioration as a result of differing porosity of the mate-

rial and the mortar, which can result in serious damage to

adjacent brick. Paint should not be removed from mason-

ry surfaces indiscriminately.

Figure 6. Comparison of visual effect of full mortar

joints vs. slightly recessed joints. Filling joints too

full hides the actual joint thickness and changes the

character of the original brickwork.

Figure 3. Diagrammatic sketches showing effects of temperature change upon masonry. Flexible mortar (A) expands and contracts with

temperature changes. Bricks bonded by inflexible mortar (B) tend to spall at the edges (the area of greatest stress) in hot weather and sepa-

rate from the mortar when it is cold. This latter condition opens cracks, permitting the entry of water and causing additional deterioration.

Adapted from “Maintenance of Old Buildings.” Document D10: National Swedish Institute for Building Research, Stockholm, 1975.

Figure 4. Comparison of incorrect and correct

preparation of mortar joints for repointing.

Drawing: Robert C. Mack and David W. Look.

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B. ROOFS AND ROOFING

Roof shapes in the district encompass all the various designs found in residential structures:

hipped, gable, gambrel,, flat, and combination of these. Roofs are covered with a variety of materi-

als such as asphalt & asbestos. Residences in most cases have wood facias with gutters and down-

spouts. The facias of some vinyl or aluminum sided houses are covered with the same material.

Required

The existing shape and materials of the roof shall be retained. All architectural features which give the

roof its essential character shall be retained, including dormer windows, cupolas, cornices, brackets,

chimneys, cresting and weather vanes.

Recommended

Whenever possible, the original shape

and materials of the roof shall be restored.

Particular effort should be made to retain

materials such as slate, tile, and other

unique materials not commonly found in

new construction. Roof covering which is

deteriorated beyond repair should be

replaced with new material that matches

as closely as possible the original in com-

position, size, shape, color and texture.

Gutters and downspouts are often a nec-

essary adjunct in order to prevent deterio-

ration of the structure; they should be

maintained whenever possible or

replaced with a style comparable and suit-

able to the architectural period.

Figure 16. Attachments for repair and replacement of clay tiles

include: (a) copper tab (b) stainless steel or other non-corrosive metal

clip, slate hook or “tingle,” and (c) nailing and wire nailing.

Drawing: Karin Murr Link.

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Prohibited

Nothing shall be done to change the essential character of the roof as viewed from the thoroughfare

by adding architectural features or large unsightly fixtures, or by using materials inappropriate to the

style of the house. The roof shall not be stripped of architectural features important to its character.

Not Recommended

Overhanging eaves, soffits, brackets and gables should not be covered or enclosed when adding

metal or vinyl siding to a building.

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C. WINDOWS AND DOORS

Window and door frames are in most

cases wood. Brick structures have stone

sills and brick lintels. In some cases

where synthetic siding has been applied

window trim has been covered. Many

structures in the distict have aluminum

storm windows. Some houses retain

wood framed storm windows.

Required

Original windows and doors shall be

retained including sashes, lintels, sills,

shutters, decorative glass, pediments,

hoods, and hardware. When deteriorated

beyond repair, they shall be replaced with

units and trim resembling the original.

Recommended

Wood frame storm win-

dows and doors painted to

match the original should

be used but should not

damage existing frames. If

new sashes or doors are

installed, the existing or

original materials, design,

and hardware should be

used. When metal storm

doors are used, they should

be painted, anodized or

coated to match the exist-

ing. When awnings are

used they should be of can-

vas material.

Figure 8.

Appropriate types of

weatherstripping for

metal windows.

Weatherstipping is an important

part of upgrading the thermal

efficiency of historic steel windows.

The chart at right shows the

jamb section of the window

with the weatherstripping

in place.

Drawings:

Sharon C. Park, AIA

Spring-metal comes in bronze, brass or stain-

less steel with an integral friction-fit clip.

The weatherstripping is applied after the

repaired windows are painted to avoid gal-

vanic corosion. This type of thin weather-

stripping is intended for windows in good

condition.

Vinyl strips are scored and folded into a “V”

configuration. Applied adhesive is necessary

which will increase the thickness of the

weatherstripping, making it inappropriate for

some situations. The weatherstripping is gen-

erally applied to the window after painting.

Closed cell foam tape comes either with or

without an adhesive backing. It is effective

for windows with a gap of approximately

1/4" and is easy to install. However, this

type of weatherstripping will need frequent

replacement on windows in regular use. The

metal sections should be cleaned of all dirt

and grease prior to its application.

This very effective type of weatherstripping

involves the application of a clean bead of

firm-setting caulk on the primed frame with

a polyethylene bond breaker tape on the

operable sash. The window is then closed

until the bead has set and takes the form of

the gap. The sash is then opened and the

tape is removed leaving the set caulk as the

weatherstripping.

Casement windows adapted the English tra-

dition of using wrought iron casements with

leaded cames for residential use. Rolled steel

casements (either single, as shown, or paired)

were popular in the 1920s for Cottage-style

residences and Gothic-style campus architec-

ture. More streamlined casements were pop-

ular in the 1930s for institutional and small

industrial buildings.

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Prohibited

Original doors, windows and hardware shall

not be discarded when they can be restored and

re-used in place. New window and door open-

ings which would alter the scale and propor-

tion of the building shall not be introduced.

Inappropriate new window and door features

such as aluminum insulating glass combina-

tions that require removal of the original win-

dows and doors shall not be installed.

Not Recommended

Awnings, hoods, and fake shutters made of

metal, vinyl, or fiberglass should not be used if

they would detract from the existing character

or appearance of the building.

D. ENTRANCES, PORCHES AND STEPS

Most houses in the district have small open

porches at the main entrance. Stoops and small

patios also are in evidence. Of those porches

that have roofs, many have either hip or gable roofs or are covered by the main roof of the house.

Columned porticos, porches with broken pediments or turrets, and other porch forms characteris-

tic of the Period Revival styles are also found in the district.

Required

Existing or original porches, stoops, patios

and steps, including handrails, balusters,

columns, brackets, tiles and roof decora-

tions, shall be retained or replaced by repli-

cas of the same design and materials when

deteriorated beyond repair. Porches and

additions reflecting later architectural

styles and which are important to the

building’s historical integrity shall be

retained.

Recommended

When enclosing porches for heat conserva-

tion or for other reasons, it should be done

in a manner that does not alter the architec-

tural or historical character of the building.

Prohibited

Front porches, stoops, patios and steps

that are important to the building’s style

and development shall not be altered or

removed.

Not Recommended

Original porch details should not be

replaced with materials representing an

earlier period or style from the original.

Figure 9. Two examples of adding a second layer of glazing in

order to improve the thermal performance of historic steel win-

dows. Scheme A (showing jamb detail) is of a 1/4 inch acrylic

panel with a closed-cell foam gasket attached directly to the exte-

rior of the outwardly opening sash with self-tapping stainless

steel screws. Scheme B (showing jamb detail) is of a glass panel

in a magnetized frame affixed directly to the interior of the his-

toric steel sash. The choice of using glass or acrylic mounted on

the inside or outside will depend on the ability of the window to

tolerate additional weight, the location and size of the window,

the cost, and the long-term maintenance outlook.

Drawing: Sharon C. Park, AIA

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E. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

The majority of the structures within the district have oil or gas heat, and have brick chimneys

through the roof. Some houses have one or two windo air conditioners.

Required

Mechanical systems shall be placed in areas that will result in the least possible alteration to the struc-

tural integrity and physical appearance of

the building. Solar collectors and TV dishes

shall be placed at the rear of the property

and shielded by shrubbery and landscaping.

Recommended

Window air conditioners and exhaust fans

should be installed at the rear or at an incon-

spicuous side window. Original lighting fix-

tures should be retained whenever possible.

Prohibited

Holes shall not be cut through walls or roofs

to accommodate air conditioners or other

mechanical equipment in areas that can be

seen from the street.

Not Recommended

Exterior electrical and telephone cables

should not be attached to the street eleva-

tions of the buildings.

III. NEW CONSTRUCTION

New construction includes any new build-

ing or structure constructed within the

boundaries of the historic district, or any

new addition to an existing building. New

construction should be designed consider-

ing the appearance of the other buildings in

the neighborhood.

A. HEIGHT AND PROPORTION

The majority of structures in the district are

two stories high and are square, rectangu-

lar, or irregular in plan. There are a few

story-and-a-half residences. The prevalent

facade proportions are between a 1:1 and a

1:2 height-to-width ratio.

Required

The height of a new structure and its

height-to-width proportions shall be con-

sistent with adjacent buildings in the

district. The building height shall be no

greater than that of the tallest existing

Height – this is

a mandatory

criteria that

new buildings

be constructed

to a height

within 10% of the average height of existing adjacent buildings.

Proportion

of buildings’

front facades –

the relationship

between the width

and height of the

front elevation of

the building.

Proportion of

openings within

the facade – the

relationship of width

to height of windows

and doors.

Rhythm of solids to

voids in front facade –

rhythm being an ordered

recurrent alternation

of strong and weak

elements. Moving by an

individual building, one

experiences a rhythm of

masses to openings.

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structure and no less than that of the lowest existing structure of the same type in the same block.

Facade proportions shall be established by permitting no structure with a facade wider or nar-

rower than those existing in the same block. Additions to existing buildings shall be related in

height and proportion to the existing structure.

Recommended

Contemporary designs should be compatible in character and mood to the building or neighborhood.

Prohibited

Additions may not be constructed that would change the existing facade of a building, alter its scale

or architectural character, or add new height.

Not Recommended

New stories should not be added, nor should existing stories be removed, which would destroy

important architectural details, features or spaces of the building. Any style or period of architec-

ture that is incompatible with what exists should not be permitted in the new additions.

B. BUILDING MATERIALS

Wall materials in the district are predominantly wood clapboard and its imitation in aluminum and

vinyl. Some walls are brick. Patterned shingles are common in gable ends and dormers.

Required

Exterior materials used on a new structure shall be compatible in scale, texture and color with adjacent

structures. Materials used on an addition to an existing structure shall relate to the existing or original

materials of that structure. As much of the original structure as possible shall be retained so that the

addition could be removed without damage to the basic structure and appearance of the building.

Recommended

Metal or vinyl siding may be used when it is the only feasible alternative. This siding should be com-

patible with the original size and style and with the materials of other buildings in the district.

Prohibited

Inappropriate materials such as asbestos, asphalt, molded or artificial stone, or artificial brick shall

not be used.

Not Recommended

Glass blocks should not be used. Concrete block should not be used for anything other than

foundations.

The Salem Handbook, 1977

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C. SHEDS AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS

Accessory buildings are those structures that serve a specific subordinate function to the residence.

These include garages, carports and storage sheds. All of the accessory buildings are located in the

rear yard. Most of the garages were designed in an architectural style related to the residence and

were constructed at the same time as the residence.

Required

Accessory buildings shall be located at the rear of the property and as unobtrusively as possible

while preserving historical relationships between the buildings, landscape features and open

spaces. Proportions and materials shall conform to those required for new construction.

Recommended

Accessory building designs should be compatible in character and mood to the residence and the

neighborhood.

Prohibited

Prefabricated metal sheds shall not be used.

Not Recommended

Prefabricated wood composition sheds should not be used unless they conform to all other standards.

IV. SAFETY AND BUILDING CODES

A. B

UILDING

CODE REQUIREMENTS

Required

Building code requirements shall be complied with in such a manner that the existing character of

the building is preserved.

Recommended

Local building code officials should be consulted to investigate alternative life safety measures

that will preserve the architectural integrity of the structure. Variances for historic properties

should be investigated.

Prohibited

Construction of new stairways and elevators that would alter important architectural features and

spaces is prohibited.

Not Recommended

Fire prevention equipment should not damage the appearance or fabric of the building.

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B. ACCESS FOR HANDICAPPED OR DISABLED PERSONS

V. G E NERAL

Any rehabilitation work shall not be such as to chage a building to a style previous to its

original.

B. In planning rehabilitation projects, an architect or contractor experienced in preservation

should be consulted.

C. There shall be a Liaison Committee consisting of three property owners in the district. The

committee's responsibility will be to work with the residents of the historic district and the

Historic Preservation Commission. (see Appendix C)

D. All Guidelines will be reviewed and updated, on the recommendation of the Liaison

Committee, and under the direction and supervision of the Historic Preservation Commission, at

least every three years.

E. In the case of structures within the district which are individually designated as Local Historic

Landmarks, the most restrictive guidelines shall apply.

F. Existing easements and codicils in property owners' deeds shall remain in effect.

G. Demolition of a building in a historic district is disfavored and requires a Certificate of

Appropriateness. Such a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be granted ony if the owner demon-

strates by substantial, competent evidence that:

Install handrails.Vertical or inclined lift.

Regrade area around entrance.

Typical Accessibility Solutions:

Portable or fixed ramp.

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1. the property in its current condition is uneconomical or in a substantial state of disrepair,

deterioration or structural instability not created by the owner;

2. historically approriate renovation or rehabilitation is either technically of economically

impractical; and

3. the owner has investigated and considered all reasonable alternatives to demolition, and

that all such alternatives such as sale, rental, or lease of the propertyhave failed or with rea-

sonable likelihood will fail or will not earn a fair economic return on value. (HPC Policy:

approved 3-16-92) before & after rehab example

VI. ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES

Enforcement of the preservation guidelines for the historic district is made possible in the Zoning

Ordinance of South Bend, ordinance No. 5565-73. The Historic Preservation Commission shall issue

a Certificate of Appropriateness before commencement of any construction, reconstruction, alter-

ation, demolition or moving of any house or structure within the historic district boundaries (see

Appendix A). This ordinance, however, does not prevent the ordinary maintenance and repair of

any building or structure which does not involve a change in any exterior feature, nor does it pre-

vent the reconstruction, alteration, demolition, or moving of any building or structure which the

Building Commissioner or other official has determined to be a hazard to public safety.

The Historic Preservation Commission will accept applications for Certificate of Appropriateness

only from the property owner. Property owners wishing to do, or have done, any work affecting the

exterior of their building or land must apply directly to the Historic Preservation Commission on the

form prescribed by the Commission (see Appendix A). The Commission will review the application

and either issue a Certificate of Appropriateness or else deny the application, stating in writing the

reasons for such denial. Upon such denial the applicant may appeal to the Common Council.

In making its determination, the Historic Preservation Commission shall consider three factors:

first, appropriateness of the proposed work to the preservation of the building and district; second,

the detriment to the public welfare if the proposed work is permitted even though it is not deemed

appropriate; third, the potential hardship that the denial of the Certificate of Appropriateness

would cause the applicant.

Where the Historic Preservation Commission deems it necessary, the commission may petition the

Common Council for a temporary delay in the issuance of the required permit(s) for proposed con-

struction, reconstruction, alteration, demolition, or moving for the purpose of preparing an historic

preservation plan for a building or district. Such a request shall be for a specified period of time. In

no case may the delay granted by the Common Council exceed one (1) year, but the commission

may petition the Common Council for a continuance of any such delay in accordance with the same

procedure as for the initial petition. The Historic Preservation Commission may petition the

Building Commissioner to use the legal means available to him/her to force the maintenance

and/or repair of any building or structure within the historic district in accordance with the intent

of this ordinance.

VII. MINIMUM MAINTENANCE STANDARDS

All Landmarks and all contributing structures located in an historic district shall be preserved from

decay and deterioration, and shall be maintained in good repair and kept structurally sound. The

owner or other person having charge or control of Landmarks and property in an historic district

shall not allow or permit deterioration from defects or conditions which, in the judgment of the

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commission, produce a detrimental effect on the character of the district as a whole or the life and

character of the Landmark, structure or property in question, including but not limited to:

A. Deterioration of exterior walls or other vertical supports causing conditions such as splitting,

leaning, buckling, crumbling, visible cracking or similar conditions;

B. Deterioration of roofs and other horizontal members causing conditions such as sagging,

splitting, buckling, crumbling, holes, missing shingles or similar conditions;

C. Deterioration of external chimneys causing such conditions as listing, settling, bulging,

crumbling, holes, loose or missing materials or similar conditions;

D. The deterioration or crumbling of exterior plasters or mortar;

E. The ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roofs and foundations, including broken

windows and doors;

F. The peeling of paint, rotting, holes and other forms of decay;

G. The lack of maintenance of surrounding environments such as fences, gates, sidewalks, steps,

signs, accessory structures and landscaping;

H. The deterioration of any feature so as to create, or permit the creation of, any hazardous or

unsafe condition or conditions.

The commission shall give notice to the owner or person in charge of the structure, by certified or

registered mail, of each specific instance of failure to maintain or repair. A copy of such notice shall

be sent to the Code Enforcement Department. The owner or person in charge of such structure shall

have twenty (20) days to respond in writing by identifying specifically the corrective or remedial

steps to be taken. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall not be required for such repair unless such

repair results in a change in the design, form, proportion, mass, configuration, building material, tex-

ture, color, location or external appearance of any structure or part thereof. In the latter circumstance,

a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required (HPC Policy; adopted 12-16-91).

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APPENDICES

Appendix A

Certificate of Appropriateness Procedures

Appendix B

Landscape Assessment Summary

Appendix C

Historic District Liaison Committee

Appendix D

Street Lighting

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APPENDIX A

Certificate of Appropriateness

Procedures

Any major exterior changes involving architectural treatment, site development requirements or

provisions concerning construction, reconstruction, alteration, demolition or removal of any

building, structure or parts thereof, shall require a Certificate of Appropriateness.

The procedure to obtain one is as follows:

1. For a project that includes changes to the exterior of a designated property or the surrounding

environment, the owner (applicant) must file for a

Certificate of Appropriateness (CoA). A

project may commence once the Certificate of Appropriateness is approved by the Staff or

Historic Preservation Commission (and any other permits required by other departments are

obtained).

a. For all projects, applicants shall apply directly to the Historic Preservation Commission.

b. For projects requiring a building permit a Certificate of Appropriateness will be required

prior to the issuance of this permit.

The applicant is urged to consult with the Historic Preservation Commission prior to filing

for a building permit to avoid any inconvenience or unnecessary time delay.

2. A $20.00 processing fee is required at the time of the application. A member of the Historic

Preservation Commission Staff shall inspect the site and review the project. Proper

documentation must be submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission for review. This

documentation includes sample materials, product literature, scale drawings, photographs or

other materials specifically requested.

a. If the project is a routine maintenance matter or complies with the established standards and

guidelines, Staff may approve the Certificate of Appropriateness.

b. If the project is not in compliance or needs a variance, the application will be reviewed by

the full Historic Preservation Commission.

3. All approved Certificates of Appropriateness will be reported by the Staff to the Historic

Preservation Commission at the next appropriate meeting.

4. The Historic Preservation Commission meets the third Monday of the month. A list of the

meeting dates may be obtained on the City of South Bend's website.

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APPENDIX B

Overall Recommendations for Landscape Preservation

in Local Historic Districts

EGETATION

1. Each Local Historic District should develop a list that outlines the species of trees allowed in

order to maintain species variety as well as visual continuity. When a resident wants to plant a tree

in the tree lawn adjacent to their home the list unique to their district can be presented and they can

make an informed decision.

2. Any new construction near existing trees, such as sidewalks or driveways, should not encroach

on their roots. Disturbance of the root systems can cause serious damage and death.

3. Encourage the use of the botanical or Latin name when specifying which tree is being discussed.

This should eliminate any confusion arising from the use of slang terms or common names.

4. APermit is necessary for the planting of any tree. Requiring the type of tree to be specified will

enable a database to be updated with ease and will keep the records current.

5. A record of the trees present and those planted should be kept to ensure a variety of species and

thereby avoid a monoculture in any given area. In the future, limits could be set on the number of

any one species of tree within each district. This would further eliminate the possibility of a mono-

culture and insure visual interest in the street trees planted.

6. Significant trees should be removed only in cases of disease or insect infestation, storm damage

when public safety is a factor, or when death of the specimen is impending.

7. Any vegetation with thorns or fruit should be restricted to establishment at least 5 feet away from

public rights-of-way. Thorns pose an obvious danger, especially when thorny trees are hanging

over the sidewalk at eye level. Fruit, such as that of the Flowering Crabapple, can cause a pedes-

trian to slip, loose their balance and fall.

TOPOGRAPHY

1. Terracing, planting, ornamentation and any other element that disrupts the effect of the eleva-

tion change should be prohibited when the topography is designated as a significant landscape

element in a district.

The Local Historic Districts fit into an interesting web of activity within the city of South Bend. With

the exception of East Wayne Street and Taylor’s Field Local Historic Districts, all of the districts

have some kind of connection to the water. The river is an important historic landscape element.

Historically, the river provided transportation of goods and people, a source of water for crops and

livestock, and a means of entertainment and recreation. The river continues to provide all of these

necessities. The Local Historic Districts that are along the river could easily be connected to the

Riverwalk, Park and Greenway System that has been designed for South Bend. This type of

approach would strengthen the ties of various historic elements in the city and make more appar-

ent the value of these somewhat neglected features.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY

County—City Building, South Bend, IN 46601

http://www.southbendin.gov/government/department/community-investment

Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021

Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov

A Certified Local Government of the National Park Service

Elicia Feasel, Historic Preservation

Administrator

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Date Received: ____________________ Application Number: ____________—___________________________________

Past Reviews: YES (Date of Last Review) _____________________________ NO

Staff Approval authorized by: _________________________________________________________ Title: __________________________

Historic Preservation Commission Review Date: __________________________________________________________________________

Local Landmark Local Historic District (Name) ________________________________________

National Landmark National Register District (Name) _____________________________________

Certificate Of Appropriateness:

Denied Tabled Sent To Committee Approved and issued: _____________________

Address of Property for proposed work: ________________________________________________________________________

(Street Number—Street Name—City—Zip)

Name of Property Owner(s): __________________________________________________ Phone #: ______________________

Address of Property Owner(s): _______________________________________________________________________________

(Street Number—Street Name—City—Zip)

Name of Contractor(s): _______________________________________________________ Phone #: ______________________

Contractor Company Name: __________________________________________________________________________________

Address of Contractor Company: ______________________________________________________________________________

(Street Number—Street Name—City—Zip)

Current Use of Building: _____________________________________________________________________________________

(Single Family—Multi-Family—Commercial—Government—Industrial—Vacant—etc.)

Type of Building Construction: ________________________________________________________________________________

(Wood Frame—Brick—Stone—Steel—Concrete—Other)

Landscape New Replacement (not in-kind) Demolition

Proposed Work: (more than one

box may be checked)

Description of Proposed Work: _______________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Owner e-mail: __________________________________ and/or Contractor e-mail: ___________________________________

X _______________________________________________ and/or X _______________________________________________

Signature of Owner Signature of Contractor

By signing this application I agree to abide by all local regulations related to project and to obtain a Building Department Permit, if applicable.

—APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED ON REVERSE SIDE—

APPLICATION FOR A — CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS

APPLICATION FEE

The following schedule of fees shall apply to any Application for a Certificate Of Appropriateness:

outine Maintenance Exclusion (Staff Approval) $ 20.00

Commission Review $ 20.00

Payment must accompany the application at the time of submission. For electronically submitted application, payment

must reach the HPC office within 48-hours following transmission.

EQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND SITE PLANS

The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County cannot render judgment nor process an

Application without specific documentation. Comprehensive documentation protects both the owner of the property

submitting the Application as well as providing a complete understanding of the project for the commissioners and

staff when rendering a decision. Problems often occur during a project review or during the execution of the project

when one or both parties are unclear as to the specifics. Applications will NOT be processed without all required fees

and documentation.

Whe

n an Application has been scheduled for any meeting where a review and decision are to be rendered, the owner

and any architect or contractor (s) retained for the project must attend such meetings. Failure by the owner, architect,

or contractor to attend such meetings may result in denial of the Application due to insufficient presentation.

ocumentation shall include: detailed written description of the project including materials to be used, scale, dimen-

sions, construction methods, finished, manufacturers’ brochures and specifications and photographs of the area (s)

which the project will affect.

Photog

raphs 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.

INS

PECTION 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.

wner 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.

ny work performed on a historic landmark or in an historic district which does not conform to the Certificate of Ap-

propriateness certificate, shall be immediately halted by the Historic Preservation Commission and the Building De-

partment of South Bend and St. Joseph County.

INTERGOVERNMENTAL DISCLOSURE

ertificates Of Appropriateness will be filed with the Building Department of South Bend and St. Joseph County when

the applicant also is required to obtain a building permit or other such permit issued by that department. (The appli-

cant may pick up their Certificate at that location). When no building or other permits are required from the Build-

ing Department, the Certificate will be mailed directly to the applicant.

Certificate of Appropriateness application

Written description of the project (materials to be used, scale, dimensions, constr uction methods, altera-

tions, etc.)

Materials to be used (Supplemented with manufactur es’ brochures and specifications)

Site Plan showing existing buildings & structures and proposed project (for new constr uction, additions,

paths, terraces, patios, fences)

Photographs

Blueprints/Drawings

Application fee - $20.00

TO ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE PROCESSED IN A TIMELY MATTER WITHOUT DELAY,

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION WHEN APPROPRIATE:

Guidebook North Saint Joseph Street Local Historic District

Page 36

A portion of Riverside Drive Local Historic District is directly across the river from West North

Shore Local Historic District and is connected by the Leeper Park Bridge. Although the physical

connection of the Lafayette Street bridge is no longer present, a visual and psychological link

remains. The presence of Shetterley Park within Riverside Drive Local Historic District strengthens

the concept of developing ties to the Park System and the Local Historic Districts. River Bend Local

Historic District is connected physically by Leeper Park to Riverside Drive Local Historic District.

River Bend Local Historic District is, in turn, linked directly to the East Race Waterway that has

become a part of the recent history of the city.

Edgewater Place Local Historic District presents a definite opportunity for a physical connection to

the river. The residents along Edgewater Drive maintain the riverbank and use it as waterfront

property. The University of Notre Dame is another important fixture that is linked to the Local

Historic Districts through a visual connection in Edgewater Place Local Historic District. The Notre

Dame boat launch is across the river from Edgewater Place Local Historic District. This is an exam-

ple of two historically significant entities, the Local Historic District and The University of Notre

Dame, linking to a third, the river. This is a tie that should be recognized and preserved.

East Wayne Street Local Historic District is tied to the important industry and development of the

City of South Bend in a round-about way. Many of the homes built by the tycoons of business and

industry are located in East Wayne Street Local Historic District. This is the reason for the estab-

lishment of the district which maintains the most historically correct landscape of any of the Local

Historic Districts.

Lincolnway East Local Historic District has a tie to the river that is totally ignored. Opening con-

nections to the river, if only visually, would make the district more appealing with a stronger tie to

other historic aspects of South Bend.

The history of South Bend is extremely strong with industrial, commercial and educational institu-

tions. The Local Historic Districts present a rich architectural history of the land development in the

city. The architectural aspect of history is one easily lost to the possibility of monetary gains. The

land is treated in the same fashion.

The landscape elements of the city can tell a story of the community’s history. The landscapes in

the Local Historic Districts work to tie the individual properties together into a cohesive unit.

Standards regulating the alteration of the landscape should be set up to insure that the identifying

elements are not defaced and the historical significance lost.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT TREE

The following charts show a list of hardy trees, tolerant of urban environments, that would be acceptable under

South Bend City Ordinance No. 3425. This ordinance specifically prohibits planting of the following species:

Catalpa, Soft or Silver Maple, Box Elder, Poplar, Cottonwood, Tree of Heaven, Birch, Horse Chestnut, Willow,

Mulberry, Chinese Elm (often confused with the Siberian Elm), Ailanthus, Mountain Ash, Carolina Poplar,

Basswood and all nut-bearing trees.

“Form” refers to the shape the tree will have. In each drawing, the small, solid image approximates the tree

at 15 years while the larger, outlined image represents the tree at maturity. The branch pattern within the out-

line shows how the silhouette will appear in winter.

The botanical name is the one to use when purchasing a tree to ensure that the proper species is being select-

ed. The common names can be confused and this type of confusion could result in delivery of the wrong tree.

Any reputable nursery will use the botanical name to ensure the proper product is being delivered.

Some basic comments referring to fall color, tolerance, any disease problem or outstanding characteristics are

provided as a starting point. The nursery will be able to provide more specific information.

FORM COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME COMMENTS

HEIGHT OF 65' OR MORE – TREE LAWN OF NO LESS THAN 6'

Sugar Maple Acer saccharum

Yellow in Fall –

not for street

Ginkgo Ginkbo biloba

Yellow in Fall –

light shade

American Sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua Yellow/scarlet in Fall

Tulip Tree Liriodendron tulipfera Too large for street

White Oak Quercus alba Move only when young

Scarlet Oak Quercus coccinea Less pollution-tolerant

Pin Oak Quercus palustris Chlorosis Prone

English Oak Quercus robur

Red Oak Quercus Rubra Russet in Fall

Japanese Scholar Tree Sophora japonica

Messy with fruit and

flowers like crabapples

(Malus)

Littleleaf Linden Tilia cordata

Japanese Zelkova Zelkova serrata

Meant to replace

Dutch Elm

FORM COMMON NAME BOTANICAL NAME COMMENTS

HEIGHT OF 50' – MEDIUM TO TALL GROWING – TREE LAWN OF NO LESS THAN 5'

Norway Maple Acer platenoides

Very tolerant, dense shade,

narrow spreading branches.

Leafs in red in Spring

then turns green.

Columnaris

Crimson King

Schwedleri

Hackberry Celtis occidentalis Good urban tree

Yellowwood Cladrastis lutea

Nice flower –

a bit weak-wooded.

White Ash

“Autumn Purple”

Fraxinus americana

Some disease – many seeds.

Seedless variety

Green Ash

“Marshall’s Seedless

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Hardy

Seedless variety

HEIGHT OF 40' – MEDIUM GROWING – TREE LAWN OF NO LESS THAN 5'

Green Mountain Maple

Acer saccharum

“Green Mt.”

More tolerant than

Sugar Maple

Seedless Horsechestnut Aesculus x plantierensis No nuts

Golden Raintree Koelreuteria paniculata

Ve ry tolerant

Decorative pods in Fall

HEIGHT OF 25' – SMALL GROWING – TREE LAWN OF NO LESS THAN 5'

American Hornbeam Carpinus carolina

Strong wood

Slow growing

White Fringe Tree Chionanthus virginiana

Fragrant flowers.

Birds love the berries.

Sourwood Oxydendrum arboreum Ornament in all seasons

Amur Corktree Phellodendron amurense Not for street planting

North Saint Joseph Street Local Historic District Guidebook

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North Saint Joseph Street Local Historic District Guidebook

APPENDIX C

Historic District Liaison Committee

1. WHAT IS THE HISTORIC DISTRICT LIAISON COMMITTEE?

Agroup of 7 people chosen to work with the residents of the district and the Historic

Preservation Commission. (see Part V, General Guidelines, Paragraph C.)

2. WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO BECOME MEMBER?

Any property owner in the district, over the age of 18 who volunteers or is nominated.

3. HOW LONG MUST I SERVE AS A COMMITTEE MEMBER?

For a one-, two- or three-year period.

4. HOW OFTEN WILL THE COMMITTEE MEET?

Every four months. In addition, the Historic Preservation Commission meets once a month

on the 3rd Monday of each month, and it is advisable to have a representative from the

liaison committee from our district attend each meeting.

5. HOW IS THE COMMITTEE SELECTED?

If there are 3 or fewer volunteers or nominees, those persons are the liaisons. If there are

more than 3, the property owners in the district will chose 3 by vote.

VOLUNTEER FORM FOR LIAISON COMMITTEE FOR

NORTH SAINT JOSEPH STREET LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT

NAME

______________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS______________________________________________________________________

HOME PHONE ________________________ BUSINESS PHONE_______________________

SIGNATURE

____________________________________________________________________________________

Please send completed form to: Historic Preservation Commission

North Saint Joseph Street District Liaison Committee

County-City Building

South Bend, Indiana 46601

Guidebook North Saint Joseph Street Local Historic District

Page 40

Guidebook North Saint Joseph Street Local Historic District

Duties of Historic District

Liaison Committee Members

1. Work and communicate with the residents of the district and the Historic Preservation

Commission.

2. Inform and give recommendations to area residents pertaining to the district’s standards.

a. Meet with new property owners and distribute the standards book along with other

pertinent information.

b. Notify the Commission of the names and addresses of new owners.

3. Advise Commission of any possible infractions of the historic district standards that may

occur with the property owners and work with them toward a solution to the problem.

4. Hold liaison committee meetings once every four months or as situations arise.

a. Keep records of all business conducted during these meetings and all other meetings

called by the historic district liaison committee.

b. Disseminate pertinent information to the district property owners through whatever

means available, such as a neighborhood newsletter, flyer, etc.

5. At least one representative of the committee attend the monthly Historic Preservation

Commission meeting.

6. Participate in the scheduled revisions and updating of the historic district standards.

7. Make an annual report to the Commission at one of the regularly scheduled meetings.

North Saint Joseph Street Local Historic District Guidebook

Page 41

APPENDIX D

North Saint Joseph Street Local Historic

District Street Lighting

AGREEMENT BETWEEN

INDIANA & MICHIGAN ELECTRIC COMPANY AND

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF

SOUTH BEND & ST. JOSEPH COUNTY

WHEREAS, Indiana & Michigan Electric Company, hereinafter called “I&M,” and the

Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County have a mutual

interest in maintaining the character of historic districts and in providing adequate light-

ing for public ways, the parties now agree as follows:

1. I&M will apply to the Historic Preservation Commission for approval of designs of

replacement lamp fixtures which shall be uniform for all Historic Preservation Districts.

Thereafter, should a lamp fixture require removal and no replacement lamp fixture of sim-

ilar design be available from the City or other sources, the pre-approved design will be

allowed in the Historic Preservation Districts subject to directions from the South Bend

City Engineering Department.

2. In the event a lamp fixture in a Historic Preservation District is damaged, I&M will de-

energize and remove the damaged lamp fixture for the public safety; however, no replace-

ment will be made until specific instructions are received from the South Bend City

Engineering Department.

3. When historic lamp fixtures or poles are removed from Historic Preservation Districts or

in front of any Historic Landmark or when other “old style” lamp fixtures are removed

from areas of the city not within Historic Preservation Districts, said poles and fixtures will

be made available to, and stored by, the City of South Bend. As replacement lights are

required within Historic Preservation Districts they will be drawn from this supply. In the

event that there are no historic or “old style” lamps in storage, then the pre-approved

design of replacement lamp fixtures, as referred to in paragraph no. 1 above, will be

installed.

4. I&M reserves the right to determine when the lamps have been damaged to a point

when they cannot be repaired.

5. This Agreement may be cancelled by either party upon the other party giving at least six

(6) months notice in writing of its decision to cancel this Agreement.

____________________________________ __________________________________

Jim Cartwright James Allison

Energy Services Supervisor Division Manager

____________________________________ __________________________________

John Oxian JoAnn Sporleder

V. P. Historic Preservation Commission Historic Preservation Commission

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