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APPLICATION ITEMS: Refer to attached narrative and drawings. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The volunteer group Resurrect the Roses at Leeper Park has applied for and will be directing, financing and executing this project. Within an existing concrete curb (that will remain), the landscaping bed will be enhanced to mimic the reflecting pool formerly within its boundary. New flower beds will be defined using new soil, compost and plantings. A walkway of crushed limestone will pass through the beds. Additional half circle beds will be added to the north and south of the concrete curb. The "three -fates" statues will be repaired pro-bono by a local artist, and then placed into the center of the "pool' bed, where they were originally, in the same back - to -back -to back style; and the one remaining "cherub" will be nearby, on a footing. That "cherub" will be duplicated from the original, and the new statue also placed nearby in the "pool' bed, per the attached drawing. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Leeper Park Standards and Criteria 9.2 Soatial Organization (incl. Views. Vistas. Landscape Spaces, etc.): 2. All views, vistas, landscape spaces located in the eastern section and central section of Leeper Park shall be preserved. 3. Original or later contributing special organizational features shall be retained in their existing configuration and shall be maintained through proper drainage, access and erosion control, pruning and removal of invasive vegetation or otherwise using recognized horticultural and soil management practices. 4. Alteration of existing or addition of new special organizational features will be considered if they do not alter the basic concept of the historic landscape design. 5. Deteriorated or missing spatial organizational features shall be replaced with features that match the original in form, shape, color and texture._ 6. When replacement of features is necessary, it should be based on physical or documentary evidence. 7. If using the same material is not technically or economically feasible, then compatible substitute materials may be considered. 9.4 Vegetation: 4. Deteriorated or missing vegetation materials and features shall be replaced with materials that match the original in size shape, color form and texture. 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 the convey the same growth habit, form, foliage and bloom characteristics as the historic plant. 9.5 Circulation: 3. Alteration of existing or addition of new circulation layouts will be considered if it can be shown that better site circulation is necessary and that the alteration does not alter the basic concept of the historic landscape design. 4. When replacement of circulation layouts is necessary, it should be based on physical or documentary evidence. 7. If using same material is not technically or economically feasible, then compatible substitute material may be considered. 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. 9.7 Furnishings and Obiects In. The Sunken Garden in the eastern section of the park along with all Vegetation, Pathways, Stairs and the Fountain and Statues. 3. Deteriorating or missing shall be replaced with materials that match the original in material, size, shape, color, profile, form, texture, configuration and detail of installation. 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. 5. When replacement of furnishings and objects and their materials are necessary, it should be based on physical or documentary evidence. 6. If using the same material is not technically or economically feasible, then compatible substitute material may be considered. 7. Existing memorials, statues, monuments and fountains shall be carefully preserved and restored where necessary, maintaining the integrity of the original material and design. This work shall be coordinated with the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the project. South Bend Parks Department permission must be obtained. Staff would also like to acknowledge and thank the volunteer group working tirelessly to restore the Sunken Garden. Elicia Feasel Deputy Director On a motion by Tom Gordon with a second by Michele Gelfman to approve application as presented. Vote: 5 — 0 unanimous. COA#2015-1002 Approved. 3. 803 Park COA#2015-1005 Chapin Park Representation by Russell Shefbuch, owner STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: 6 October 2015 Application Number: 2015-1005 Property Location: 803 Park Avenue Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Free Classic/1900 Property Owner: Russell D. Shetbuch Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park Rating: Notable DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/ SITE: This is a 2 % storey house set upon an irregular square plan foundation. Roof is a central pyramidal hip intersected by numerous hip and gable dormers, all covered in asphalt shingles. Foundation is brick. Walls are 3" wood clapboard with a bell cast at second floor. There is a full width front porch with a low hip roof, with a pediment bay entry supported by slender fluted wood columns. ALTERATIONS: Aluminum storm windows are installed. Front porch rails and stairs have been replaced without a COA.