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Douglas Alan Gibson <br />1025 Hudson Avenue <br />South Bend, IN 46616 <br />(574)-233-3626 douglas.gibsonra`comcast.net <br />November 1, 2004 <br />Historic Preservation Commission <br />Of South Bend and St. Joseph County <br />125 South Lafayette Boulevard <br />South Bend, IN 46601-1830 <br />Dear Mrs. Hostetler and Miss Schulte: <br />Last August, I approached the Commission and received approval for the renovation/restoration of my <br />1917 Arts and Crafts Bungalow. I am happy to report the exterior remodel of the home is complete. I <br />would like to thank you for taking the time to come and visit my home and to see the outcome of countless <br />hours of "sweat equity." Now that the exterior work is finished, I have a beautiful. historic home situated <br />amidst a landscape that is less than appealing. I am glad you were able to seethe visual challenges around <br />me, including the alley and rental property, both across the street. The enclosed proposed site plan will <br />provide solutions to these, and other, landscape challenges. Therefore, it is my pleasure to present you with <br />plans for the landscape of my home. <br />Mr. Robert J. Odynski, of Foegley Landscape inc., prepared the proposed landscape plan for the home. <br />The plans were derived from Mr. Odynski's experience as a landscape architect, drives around the <br />historical district, and from multiple resources, including but not limited to: Outside the Bungalow <br />America's Arts & Crafts Garden, by Paul Duchscherer and Douglas Keister; American Bungalow Style, by <br />Robert Winter and Alexander Vertikoff; Front Yard Gardens Growing More Than Grass, by Liz Primeau, <br />and Ortho's All About Shrubs and Hedges, by Penelope O'Sullivan. ^ <br />I will continue to work with landscape architect, Robert Odynski, until the project is completed. Related to <br />the time of year, the project will be completed as soon as the Certificate of Appropriateness is obtained. <br />Once again, I am very excited to submit these plans to you and the Historic Preservation Commission. <br />Please review the plans carefully and contact either myself or Mr. Odynski, of Foegley Landscape inc., <br />with any questions. I look forward to attending the meeting to obtain the Certificate of Appropriateness. <br />Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration. - <br />Sincerely, <br />Douglas Alan Gibs <br />Robert J. Odynski <br />Foegley Landscape inc. <br />52215 North Lilac Road <br />South Bend, IN 46628 <br />T 574-277-2424 F 574-277-2492 <br />rodvnski'a foeglevlandscape.com <br />www.fbeelevlandscape.com <br />