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path system is extended in the future toward Riverside Drive.; 8 +/- durable quality public benches ( see diagram of path system); 4 +8/- umbrella tables near tennis court (per diagram); Opportunities for public art along the garden walk. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES Leeper Park Standards and Criteria Garden: 9.4 Vegetation 1. Refer to Section 9.2.2 for items within this sections which shall be preserved. Also included in this section shall be the diverse variety of trees, shrubs, bushes and other vegetation which may or may not be indigenous to this region. Lists of such types of vegetation can be found in lists and inventories which were published in the annual reports of both the City of South Bend and the South Bend Park Commission from the years 1910 to 1940. 3 Alteration of existing or addition of new vegetation materials and features will be considered if they do not alter the basic concept of the historic landscape design. 5. When replacement of vegetation materials and features is necessary, it should be based on physical or documentary evidence. 6. If using the same vegetation material is not technically or economically feasible, then compatible substitute vegetation materials may be considered if they convey the same growth habit, form, foliage and bloom characteristics as the historic plant.9. Maintenance of, removal of, and additions of vegetation materials and features should consider maintaining existing or intended vistas and spaces, screening instructions, creating new spaces where appropriate and maintaining defined areas of shade and sun. Path: 9.5 Circulation 4. When replacement of circulation layouts is necessary, it should be based on physical or documentary evidence. 8. Alteration of existing or addition of new circulation materials and features will be considered if they do not alter the basic concept of the historic landscape design. Benches, Tables and Light fixtures: 9.7 Furnishings and Objects (includes Benches, Lights... Sculpture, etc.) 4. Alteration of existing of addition of new furnishings and objects will be considered if the alteration does not alter the basic concept of the historic landscape design. 8 New furnishings and objects should be designed using vandal resistant standards. 12. All new monuments and fountains shall be placed so that they conform to and with the original historic landscape design of the part and park system. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the overall concept of this proposal as it is located in an area of Kessler's Plan for Leeper Park West that was for open playing fields and had elements that were never executed. Staff recommends approval of the garden concept with the exception of the fruit orchard trees and with restrictions on the types of vegetables to be grown in cooperation and with approval of the Parks Department. Kessler did not have fruit trees in his designs nor did he ever incorporate vegetables. Staff has 1910-1940 listings of the types of flowers/plants grown for the Parks available for this project. Staff also recommends considering appropriately proportioned herb plantings as a substitute for vegetables for these gardens. Staff recommends approval of the proposed path system as it roughly corresponds to a path for Leeper Park West around the" ball park" and proposed swimming pool and shelter (never constructed) in Kessler's 1915 plan. Staff recommends approval of the benches, tables and historic street lighting as they are in keeping with the recreational purpose and function of the Park. Prepared by Catherine D. Hostetler, Director On a motion by Tom Gordon with a second by Mike Voll to approve conditionally, abstaining from planting fruit trees at this point and collaborating between HPC Staff, Parks Department and Madison School to decide vegetables. Vote: 5 — 0 unanimous. COA#2015-0302A Approved. 3. 213 E. South Street COA#2015-0303 Taylor's Field Representation by Stanley J. Molenda, City of South Bend Code Enforcement; Roger Nawrot, City of South Bend Engineering STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 5 March 2015 Application Number: 2015-0303 Property Location: 213 E South St Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: 1905/American Four Square Property Owner: Expedited Credit LLC Landmark or District Designation: Taylor's Field Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This two storey plus attic Foursquare has an irregular plan and is situated on a sculpted concrete block foundation. The exterior is asphalt siding over wood clapboard with a projecting vestibule at rear side. The roof has asphalt shingles is hip with hip dormers, closed wood soffit overhangs. The full front porch has tapered box columns over rough sewn stone piers. The porch has a flat roof with wood ceiling and wooden balustrade; wood grates at base