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C. Renovation and Additions: Renovation is the modification of a structure which does not alter the general massing while an addition is a change in mass. A modification which involves the removal of a part of the landmark should be considered under demolition. Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of the landmark and should not cover singular examples of architectural detail. Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that does not disrupt the visible unity of overall appearance of the site. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures should be carried through in the additions. Care should be taken not to change or alter the following: 1. Structure: Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way as to cause minimal visual change to the original style and construction. 2. Material: Addtions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark should be of the same material as the original. It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original. a. wood: all wood trim should conform with existing trim in shape and size. b. Siding materials: the Commission discourages the covering or alteration of original materials with additional siding. Structures already sided with incompatible materials should be returned to a siding similar to the original when renovation is considered. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the restoration of historical lighting to the Bridge recommended and permitted in COA 2003-0616. The selection of the Main Street -A and Leesburg fluted shafts compliment the architecture of the Bridge and the street light styles in the area. RIVERSIDE DRIVE: DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Northwestern and Northeastern edge of the Riverside Drive Local Historic District that includes a narrow eastern strip of Brown Field Park bordering Riverside Drive and the land between Angela Boulevard to the crest of the hill between the St. Joseph River and Riverside Drive. APPLICATION ITEMS: For this PROJECT, The City will be installing a new trunk storm sewer down Diamond Avenue to improve drainage and to remove storm water from the combined sewer system. During the design process we asked the engineers to do some traffic and lighting and pedestrian/bicycle facilities upgrades. The following work will be performed in the Riverside Historic district (Exhibit C&D): 1. Install a roundabout at the intersection of Riverside/Angela. This will reduce pedestrian -auto conflicts. 2. The roundabout will move the Riverside/Angela intersection away from the bridge over the St. Joseph River, improving the sight distance and to create a valuable public park space along the river. Riverside will be shifted to the west to align with the new roundabout. 3. We are planning on installing a multi -path extension up the hill to Shetterly Park in the future. 4. Signage, lighting and pavement markings will be improved. (Drawings 1-3) DESCRIPTION OF PROTECT: The proposed Roundabout will cause for the reconfiguration to the northwest of Riverside Drive on the fringe of Riverside Drives LHD. It will create on the east side of Riverside Drive additional land to construct a 10 foot wide concrete pathway to connect with the current River Walk/Bike Path on the north side of Angela Boulevard. This Pathway will begin at the newly configured intersection and terminate toward the top of the hill near an overgrown grouping of volunteer trees (that are proposed to be removed). The work proposed for the area in Brown Field Park will have an impact the actual district boundaries by moving a short section of Riverside Drive through the Park area on the northwest and with the addition of two street lights on the east side of the Park along Riverside Drive. (Exhibits D&E) I. THE ENVIRONMENT RIVERSIDE DRIVE LHD GUIDELINES A. THE DISTRICT ENVIRONMENT The district is characterized by its proximity to downtown South Bend and by its intimate relationship with the St. Joseph River. The district encompasses the seven blocks of Riverside Drive which follow the river front from Lafayette Street to the east to Angela Boulevard to the west. For a portion of that route, there is a row of houses facing the river from across Riverside Drive, while in another portion, residence are situated on both sides of the 2 M+