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visible unity of overall appearance of the site. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures should be carred 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 PROJECT: 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) 1. 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 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