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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 repla'cenient 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 maybe 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, moninnents 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