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Mrs. Howard stated that the shutters would be made of wood. Mr. Zmyslo asked if the house was described as a Mediterranean Style house in the survey. Mrs. Saunders stated that the survey referred to the house as Revival Style. Mr. Zmyslo stated that the proposed changes would not alter the houses existing style. There was some discussion over the condition of the house prior to the new owners clean up efforts. Mr. Talley noted that during the clean up the owners have discovered many yard features such as, stone benches and birdbaths. Mr. Oxian stated that all the items that the owners have uncovered should be listed and given to the Commission for feature reference. Mrs. Sporleder asked if the lantern located on the first floor would be removed to make room for the shutter. Mrs. Howard stated that the lantern would simply be moved over. Mrs. Sporleder further noted that the proposed changes would not alter the structure physically and could easily be removed. Mr. Zmyslo concurred with Mrs. Sporleders remarks stressing that the proposed changes could easily be removed. Mrs. Sporleder moved to approve the addition of permanent wood shutters, the movement of a first story light fixture to accommodate a shutter and the addition of iron type window boxes, as described in the application and as presented to the Commission by the owner. Mr. Zmyslo seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2. 1998-1006 - 520 East Colfax, gutters and downspouts. Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. Mrs. Hostetler moved to approve the application as submitted. Mrs. Petrass seconded the motion. Mrs. Sporleder asked if the proposed location for the gutters and downspouts would have been original to the house. Mr. Fine stated that the rear porch configuration is not original to the house and the side porch appears to not have had gutters or downspouts. He also noted that a handicap ramp was added to the side porch which causes water to run off onto the ramp instead of onto the ground, causing deterioration. Mr. Zmyslo asked if the porch might have had built in gutters like the rest of the house. Mr. Fine stated that the porch might have had such gutters, however, there is no evidence to support the notion. Mr. Oxian noted that the original back porch had gutters that fell off during the move. Mr. Fine further stated that the reason behind wanting the gutters and downspouts was to stop future deterioration of the handicap ramp. He also noted that the downspouts would be placed as inconspicuously as possible. The motion passed with Mr. Fine abstaining do to his position with the Historic Landmarks Foundation. Mr. Oxian stated that the hospital purchased this house with the intention of using the lot for parking, but, fully intended to participate in saving the house. He went on to discuss how the house came to be moved, noting that Historic Landmarks Foundation was most successful in saving the building. B. Local Landmark 1.415 E. Madison - second reading Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He noted that there has been no response from the owner. Mr. Oxian stated that this house was the second Greek Revival style house in South Bend and that there are not many houses of this style left. Mrs. Sporleder questioned whether or not the house can be considered a true Greek Revival Style house since it was built very late for this style and that it lacks many of the traditional Greek Revival elements. 2