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7. Existing memorials, statues, monuments and fountains shall be carefully preserved and restored where necessary, maintaining t he
<br />integrity of the original material and design. The work shall be coordinated with the Historic Preservation Commission of South
<br />Bend and St. Joseph County.
<br />8. New furnishings and object should be designed using vandal resistant standards.
<br />9. Location of signs shall be guided by a master plan.
<br />10. Signs shall conform to a simple sign system.
<br />11. Existing non-conforming signs should be removed.
<br />12. All new monuments and fountains shall be placed so that they conform to and with the original historic landscape design of th e
<br />park and park system.
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<br />9.8 Structures (includes Walls, Terraces, Arbors, Gazebos, Follies, Playground Equipment, Picnic Shelters, Plazas, Greenhouse , Steps,
<br />Bridges, Dams, Buildings, etc.)
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<br />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
<br />additional Standards and Criteria that may apply.
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<br />1. The general intent is to preserve the original or later contributing structures that enhance the historic landscape.
<br />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,
<br />gazebos, follies, playground equipment, picnic shelters, plazas, greenhouses, steps, bridges, dams, building, etc. which shall be
<br />preserved.
<br />3. Original or later contributing structures, shall be retained and, if necessary, repaired by patching, piecing in, consolidating or
<br />reinforcing the material using recognized preservation methods.
<br />4. Deteriorated or missing structures, materials, elements, features and details shall be replaced with materials that match the
<br />original in material, size, shape, color, profiles, form, texture, configuration and detail of installation.
<br />5. When replacement of structures is necessary, it should be based on physical or documentary evidence .
<br />6. If using the same material is not technically or economically feasible, then compatible substitute materials may be considere d.
<br />7. New addition/alterations to the landscape (such as: parking lots, comfort stations, buildings, etc.) shall be as unobtrusive as
<br />possible and preserve and original or later contributing landscape features.
<br />8. Removal of non-historic structures from the existing landscape is encouraged.
<br />9. Structures shall be protected from arson and other acts of vandalism through proper monitoring procedures and methods such
<br />as; permanent installation of smoke detectors, alarms, or other security systems, or temporarily boarding up windows and
<br />openings.
<br />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
<br />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
<br />and east of the Log Cabin.
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<br />9.9 Archeology
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<br />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
<br />Standards and Criteria that may apply.
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<br />1. The landscape should be surveyed for potential archeological sites prior to the beginning of any construction project.
<br />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;
<br />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
<br />The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County recommend that work proposed to the materials outlined in
<br />Sections B, C, and D be executed with the guidance of a professional building material conservator.
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