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5. When replacement of furnishings and objects and their materials is necessary, it should be based on physical or documentary evidence. 6. If using the same material is not technically or economically feasible, then compatible substitute materials may be considered. 7. Existing memorials, statues, monuments and fountains shall be carefully preserved and restored where necessary, maintaining the integrity of the original material and design. The work shall be coordinated with the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County. 8. New furnishings and object should be designed using vandal resistant standards. 9. Location of signs shall be guided by a master plan. 10. Signs shall conform to a simple sign system. 11. Existing non-conforming signs should be removed. 12. All new monuments and fountains shall be placed so that they conform to and with the original historic landscape design of the park and park system. 9.8 Structures (includes Walls, Terraces, Arbors, Gazebos, Follies, Playground Equipment, Picnic Shelters, Plazas, Greenhouse, Steps, Bridges, Dams, Buildings, etc.) Refer to Sections 9.11 B and D regarding treatment of materials and features; and sections 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.9 and 9.10 for additional Standards and Criteria that may apply. 1. The general intent is to preserve the original or later contributing structures that enhance the historic landscape. 2. Refer to Sections 9.2.2 and 9.7.1 of structures, elements and materials that need to be preserved such as wall, terraces, arbors, gazebos, follies, playground equipment, picnic shelters, plazas, greenhouses, steps, bridges, dams, building, etc. which shall be preserved. 3. Original or later contributing structures, shall be retained and, if necessary, repaired by patching, piecing in, consolidating or reinforcing the material using recognized preservation methods. 4. Deteriorated or missing structures, materials, elements, features and details shall be replaced with materials that match the original in material, size, shape, color, profiles, form, texture, configuration and detail of installation. 5. When replacement of structures is necessary, it should be based on physical or documentary evidence. 6. If using the same material is not technically or economically feasible, then compatible substitute materials may be considered. 7. New addition/alterations to the landscape (such as: parking lots, comfort stations, buildings, etc.) shall be as unobtrusive as possible and preserve and original or later contributing landscape features. 8. Removal of non-historic structures from the existing landscape is encouraged. 9. Structures shall be protected from arson and other acts of vandalism through proper monitoring procedures and methods such as; permanent installation of smoke detectors, alarms, or other security systems, or temporarily boarding up windows and openings. 10. No building(s) shall be erected in the central section of the park; the western section of the park, north of the northern fence to the tennis courts; the eastern section of the park, west of the rear set-back of the north Pumping Station, or in the area north and east of the Log Cabin. 9.9 Archeology Refer to Section 9.11 B and C, and D regarding treatment and materials. Refer to Sections 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7 and 9.8 for additional Standards and Criteria that may apply. 1. The landscape should be surveyed for potential archeological sites prior to the beginning of any construction project. 2. Known Archeological site(s) shall be protected during any construction project.
<br />3. Disturbance of the terrain within the landscape shall be kept to a minimum so as not to disturb any unknown archeological
<br />materials.
<br />4. All planning, any necessary site investigation, or data recovery shall be conducted by professional archeologist.
<br />9.10 Accessibility
<br />Refer to Sections 9.11 B, C and D regarding treatment of materials. Refer to Sections 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, and 9.8 for additional Standards
<br />and Criteria that may apply.
<br />1. A three-step approach is recommended to identify and implement accessibility modification that will protect the integrity and
<br />historic character of the property.
<br />a. Review the historical significance of the property and identify character-defining features;
<br />b. Assess the property’s existing and required level of accessibility; c. Evaluate accessibility options within a preservation context.
<br />2. Because of the complex nature of accessibility, the Historic Preservation Commission will review proposals on a case by case
<br />basis. The Commission recommend consulting with the following document which is available from the Commission office: U.S.
<br />Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Cultural Resources, Preservation Assistance Division; Preservation Brief 32,
<br />“Making Historic Properties Accessible” by Thomas C. Jester and Sharon C. Park, AIA.
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<br />9.11 Architectural Materials
<br />A. General
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