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Beverly G. Wheeler, M.D. 1512 East Wayne Street South Bend, Indiana 46615 Telephone: (574)233-7278 Fax: (574)233-7004 E-mail: Wheelerb7@aol.com June 15, 2002 Karen R. Hammond- Nash, Director Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County 227 West Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 45501-1830 Dear Ms. Hammond -Nash: Thank you for discussing the matter of replacement window installation at my home on E. Wayne Street on June 14, 2002. A contractor installed casement windows on June 10 and June 11 that had apparently not been submitted for approval by the Historic Preservation Commission. It was my belief the contractor had obtained approval prior to installation from the Commission. As you know, I have been very fastidious in ensuring the commission approved all improvements done at my home. In each case, the contractor sent appropriate specifications to the Commission and appeared as requested. I served on the E. Wayne Historic District Committee for almost two years and am very familiar with the Commission's procedures. I was contacted in California at a medical meeting about the possible lack of knowledge of the commission for work taking place at my home. I instructed the individual caring for my home in my absence to have all work stopped immediately. On my return on June 14, I called you to discuss the situation. I shared with you it was my understanding that a Certificate of Appropriateness had been granted to the contractor. I learned at that time the contractor did not submit application to the Commission for the replacement windows. After I spoke with you, I called the contractor. He thought I had made application to the Commission. Clearly, there was a significant misunderstanding on this matter. I took him an application for Certificate of Appropriateness to complete and fax on June 15. Enclosed are pictures and related comments on the replacement windows that were installed before further work took place. I want to thank you for your thorough investigation of this matter. I am appreciative of Mr. Wayne Doolittle's careful inspection of the East Wayne Historic District to maintain the historical beauty of the neighborhood.