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STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Application Number: 2000-1030 Property Location: 830 North Michigan Property Owner: City of South Bend Landmark or District Designation: LL Rating: STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE/HISTORIC CONTEXT The staff is forgoing the history of this property as it has been read into the minutes numerous times over the past several months. RECOMMENDATION The Preservation Guidelines for Local Landmarks follow the Rehabilitation Model. Standards `B". The applicant is requesting to remove wells #6 and #7 from Leeper Park and Leeper Island because of pollution in the water. The abandonment procedure will return the grounds to their original state by demolishing the concrete bases and wells 2 feet below grade, covering the area with suitable backfill and hydro seeding. The applicant is further requesting to install to new wells in the locations previously approved for test wells. The new wells will be placed in such a way as to not affect any trees in the park and seeding will be done where any trenching occurs due to piping or electric services. The new wells will be the same as the old wells with one exception; they will be lower in profile. The present wells on the island have a 5 -foot vertical concrete base from ground level; the new wells will only be 4 feet tall. The concrete base will measure, 13 feet by 7 feet and 4 feet from ground level. The new well with reuse the old motors which are quieter then the new motors and the wrought iron fencing currently around the old wells will be restored and reused around the new wells. The staff has reviewed the sights and the situation regarding the failing wells and the need for new wells. The well proposed for the island will be located near the site of the original and will not cause any damage to the trees. The staff finds this request to be acceptable and recommends approval.