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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT APPLICATION —1998-1001-2 pt.B PROPERTY — 10 12 Riverside Drive South Bend, IN. OWNER —Noreen Howard DESIGNATION — LHD-RSD RATING — Significant S/11 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT This house was built in 1920 by Frank Gilmer, an attorney with the South Bend firm of Shively, Gilmer, Arnold and Doror. Mr. Gilmer resided here until 1927 when he sold the house to Leslie and Helen Morehouse. Mr. Morehouse was the editor of the South Bend Tribune. They lived in this house for ten years, selling it to Duncan O'Coner in 1937. Mr. O'Coner was the superintendent at South Bend Lathe, he sold the house in 1954 to Everett Hinman. Mr. Hinman resided here until 1959 when he transferred the property to Lester E. Menzie, an agent for the Whitcomb & Keller Corporation. He and his wife resided at 1012 Riverside Drive until 1973 when they sold it to Kenneth Grant, a professor. Mr. Grant lived here until his recent death. He left the house to his friends Mr. & Mrs. Howard. PROPOSED CHANGE Applicant is proposing to add wood shutters and window boxes to both the second story and first story windows located in the front elevation. STANDARDS The Preservation Guidelines for Riverside Drive Historic District state: b) ... The Guidelines for the Riverside Drive Historic District follow the Rehabilitation Model... I.Environment I.A.I. Required New plant materials, fencing... shall be compatible with the character of the neighborhood in size, scale, material and color. I.B.2. Recommended New site work should also be appropriate to existing surrounding site elements in scale, type and appearance. II. Existing Structures II.C.4. Not Recommended Metal, vinyl or fiberglass awnings ... or fake shutters that would detract from the existing character or appearance of the building should not be used.