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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS STAFF REPORT 1. Required Structures such as: gazebos, patio decks .... new walls ....and other similar structures shall be compatible to the historic character of the site and the neighborhood and inconspicuous when viewed from a public way. 2. Recommended New site work should be based upon actual knowledge of the past appearance of the property found in photographs, drawings, and newspapers. RECOMMENDATION The entry marker posts are proposed by the Park Avenue Neighborhood Association with the cooperation of the Department of Parks and Recreation. The Classical Revival style of the proposed posts is consistent with the majority of the architectural improvements already existing in the Leeper Park such as the North Pumping Station and the various minor wellhouses. Likewise, the material mix of stone and brick is constant with this style and other buildings. Although the Posts are technically in the park, their intent and orientation will be more highly associated with the Chapin Park National. Register Historic District. This architecture is consistent with many of the Renaissance and Colonial Revival houses in the neighborhood although there exists a great variety of architectural styles and materials in the district. Although the Staff has found no evidence of gate or marker posts at this location, the posts will act to further identify the district to the general public and will • in no way disturb or interfere with historic .interpretation or. integrity. Gateposts were historically located at the entry point to the Chapin Estate and other similar posts are presently planned at other entry locations to the district which do not require review. Staff recommends approval of this application with the recommendation that a date inscribed brick be included at each post to document the year of its construction. DBD 10/14/97 •