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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY <br />Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov <br />STAFF REPORT <br />CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A <br />CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS <br />Date: April 10, 2024 <br />Application Number: 2024-0329 <br />Property Location: 517 River Avenue <br />Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Craftsman Bun- <br />galow / 1921 / <br />Property Owner: Leah Zimmer <br />Landmark or District Designation: Edgewater Place LHD, Or- <br />dinance #6846-80 <br />Rating: Contributing <br />DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: A two story dormer front bungalow set upon a brick foundation. <br />Walls are wood clapboard on first story and wood shingles on second. Roof has asphalt shingles. There is a full <br />width open front porch with brick piers and walls. Window openings are original wood 4/1 vertical division double <br />hung and an arched attic window in front. <br />DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to: <br />Construct a wooden fence around the backyard with 3 gates. Horizontal style similar to 525 Edgewater Drive. <br />STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: <br />Fences: Pages 12-13 <br />SITE VISIT REPORT: N/A <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The placement of the fence complies with the zoning ordinance. The fence <br />will be minimally visible from the street, therefore the horizontal style will not affect the integrity of the house. <br />Staff makes a favorable recommendation. <br />Prepared by <br />Ross Van Overberghe, Historic Preservation Administrator