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r I • New landscaping and trees planned for this project can be reviewed on Sheet L- 1.0 of the construction drawing set. Be it noted that for each tree removed in the project, at least one tree in-kind will be planted on site within close proximity to the original tree location with the exception of the two pine trees that are at the building corner. • The landscaping on the west elevation around the handicap ramp and planting beds is going to be cleaned up. The trees that are diseased/dead are going to be removed and new plantings will be installed along the building and in the beds. This also is shown on Sheet L-1.0 of the construction drawings. • Deteriorated sidewalks are going to be replaced. Some sidewalks are going to be re -aligned for improved site circulation and to accommodate the appropriate handicap slopes for the run of the walks. This information can be reviewed on Sheets C-2.0 and C-4.0. • The enclosed. courtyard will contain a playground with structures for the Kindergarten and First Grade students. The current south parking lot will be turned into a playground with soft and hard surfaces and contain play structures as well as gathering spaces and a play court. The new service courtyard on the east side of the building directly east of the proposed addition, will be constructed of the same materials as on the fagade of the building addition so as not to conflict with the historic courtyard adjacent to it. This was a directive suggested by the Historic Commission Executive Director. • The new southeast parent parking area is beyond the scope of the historic content of the building site, however it should be noted that care in design and landscaping has been included with this area so as to make it complimentary to the overall school campus. The site improvements and repairs are a result of providing a better safety separation between vehicular, bus and student foot traffic, also upgrading and "cleaning up" overgrown and end -of - lifecycle plantings from the original building or over the last 70 years of school occupancy for this site and all is designed to maintain the integrity of the original school design and appearance in its historic context. Sincerely, John E. Arndt, RA Project Architect Hebard & Hebard Architects, Inc. CC: SBCSC/John Strauss File — H0702 Design Applications HEBARD & HEBARD ARMITELTS, INC 107 N. EDDY ST. SOUTH BEND, IN 46617 (574) 234-8907 far (574)134-8908