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street, with some properties abutting the river and others located across the drive. The district also includes homes located on Hudson and Golden Streets, between the drive and the alley defining the southern boundary of the district, as well as three separate park areas which lie adjacent to the river's edge: a portion of Leeper Park to the East; all of Shetterly Park in the middle and a portion of Brownfield Part to the West. Required Distinctive existing features such as parks, gardens, streetlights, fences, signs, benches, walkways streets alleys and building setbacks shall be retained. New plant materials, fencing, walkways, streetlights, signs and benches shall be compatible with the character of the neighborhood in size, scale, material and color. Street lighting should be maintained at levels recommended by the Illumination Engineering Society. Light sources must have spectral Distribution in all color ranges. Sources and light posts should be uniform throughout the District. Lamp fixtures and supporting posts must be similar in proportion, scale and detail to existing historic lamps (see appendix) or a suitable replacement which closely duplicates the standard in size, shape, style and appearance, i.e., Herwig Lighting Company standard or similar. Streetlights should be placed so that adequate illumination is afforded all sections of the public sidewalks. Tree and landscaping elements that must be removed for one reason or another shall be immediately replaced by suitable flora. The river front neighborhood character of the district shall be retained. Recommended Whenever possible, the original features should be restored. Plant materials and trees in close proximity to buildings, sidewalks or streets that are causing deterioration to those elements should be removed. If erosion control efforts become necessary to preserve the riverbank, they should involve processes and materials consistent with the natural beauty of the banks. Large, deep-rooted trees and shrubs as well as fast spreading ground cover should be used when planting for erosion control. As much natural vegetation as possible should be preserved. If large shrubs become unsightly, they should be cut back and allowed to rejuvenate. Dead and diseased material should be selectively removed. Do not dump leaves and grass clippings on planted slopes as this practice will kill much of.the low ground cover and leave soil more susceptible to erosion. When replacement of utility poles or power supply lines is necessary, consideration should be given to underground conduits or utility poles erected along rear property lines. Prohibited Existing relationships of buildings and their environments shall not be destroyed through widening existing streets, application of asphalt or other bituminous coverings, or by introducing new streets or parking lots. Signs, Streetlights, benches, major landscaping items, fencing, walkways and paving materials which are out of scale or inappropriate to the neighborhood may not be used. The introduction of heavy trucks or similar vehicles in the District shall be prohibited. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the project. The reconfiguration of Riverside Drive will impact an area of Brown Field Park that is currently part of a hillock that is not used for pedestrians or recreation. It will not adversely impact any architectural features in the Riverside Drive Local Historic District. The new roundabout and change to Riverside Drive will create additional pathways to the current River Walk and create a safer intersection with more visibility and pedestrian safety. The proposed 10 foot concrete pathway is located in the same area as a footpath and will not involve the removal of any significant trees. (Photot#3) The lighting style of the Main Street -B set on Barrington posts proposed for Brown Field Park attempts to imitate the Cutter lamp style found in the Riverside Drive LHD. All of the project drawings include appropriate landscaping.