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the former Powell House, a non-functioning Comfort Station, a swing set/slide, the Sunken (Rose) Garden, the island, and the
<br />Works Progress Administration retaining wall and a bridge to the island.
<br />Leeper Park Central features include: concrete stairs on embankment, a well house, the Edward B. Reynolds fountain, Lavender
<br />Labyrinth, memorials including trees, stones, and plaques. The Commission approved river overlook is under construction at
<br />this time.
<br />Leeper Park West features include: backdrop of the former baseball diamond, tennis courts, a recreation building, a parking lot,
<br />an odor garden, and raised vegetable gardens with adjoining paths.
<br />ALTERATIONS:
<br />Throughout
<br />COA 2019-0402 approved conditionally 1. Lighting, with condition of staff approval 2. Sign locations, not sign design 3.
<br />Furnishings and Garden Ornaments with exception of the backed, non -custom metal benches around the fountain to
<br />be the backless benches, only 4. Planting Design.
<br />COA 2019-0109 approved conditionally 1. Pedestrian circulation improvements and pathways, with condition of staff approval
<br />over memorials and landscaping 2. New playground 3. Studebaker Fountain and associated gathering place 4.
<br />Removal of Duck Pond, with condition that "reseed the lawn" is not approved but instead requires a plan be submitted
<br />to the Commission to interpret the Duck Pond in another way 5. Concept of a formal river overlook with final design
<br />to be approved by Commission.
<br />RMEs and COAs for tree trimming, removal, and installation have been approved under the guidance of the City Forester.
<br />RMEs and COAs for sidewalks have been approved.
<br />Leeper Park East
<br />RME 2017-0410 approved "This permit covers only Phase I of the project - drilling a pilot well. Phase 11 (drilling the actual
<br />well and trenching in the piping) will require a separate COA."
<br />COA 2017-0306 approved installation of new stage and new audience seating, landscape beautification and lighting for stage,
<br />new benches with concrete pad closer to stage.
<br />RME 2016-1013 approved removal of brush and planting of willow tree near Rose Garden.
<br />The Sunken (Rose) Garden with reflecting pool and statuaries were removed in the 1960s. RME 2017-1012 approved
<br />installation of two small concrete pads with two benches adjacent to Rose Garden. Benches to match those approved
<br />through COA 2015-0302A. COA 2017-0228 approved installation of 8' wide crushed limestone walkway connecting
<br />the Michigan Street sidewalk with the Sunken Garden, bounded by two, 42" wide flower beds, and irrigation system
<br />for entire garden. COA 2015-1002 approved "Within an existing concrete curb (that will remain), the landscaping bed
<br />will be enhanced to mimic the reflecting pool fonnerly within its boundary. New flower beds will be defined using
<br />new soil, compost and plantings. A walkway of crushed limestone will pass through the beds. Additional half circle
<br />beds will be added to the north and south of the concrete curb. The "three -fates" statues will be repaired pro-bono by a
<br />local artist, and then placed into the center of the "pool" bed, where they were originally, in the same back -to -back -to
<br />back style; and the one remaining "cherub" will be nearby, on a footing. That "cherub" will be duplicated from the
<br />original, and the new statue also placed nearby in the "pool" bed." COA 2015-0504A approved restoration of Rose
<br />Garden and gravel path system by volunteers.
<br />COA 2015-0908 approved "Bartlett Street Roundabout Project Description (114-032b). Project to construct a roundabout at
<br />Bartlett and Michigan Street approved per all diagrams and documents submitted. Encroachment to Leeper Park East
<br />will be limited to 0.57 acres and all trees removed will be replaced within the park."
<br />The Garden of Fragrance no longer exists, but the signage remains. RME 2015-0422 approved "Rebuild/restack low retaining
<br />wall currently located in Leeper Park next to Garden for the Blind. Matching flagstone has been donated by Knepp
<br />Sand and Stone and Old Fort Building Supply; and follows material estimate made by a representative of the SB Parks
<br />Department. The restacking of the flagstone wall will also require digging away the dirt around loose blocks and
<br />backfilling afterwards."
<br />COA 2011-1103A approved "Replace the existing lift station on the south side of the North Pumping Station driveway and
<br />relocate it to the north side of the driveway. Screen the new location with landscaping and plantings. Rehabilitate the
<br />Garden of Fragrance Braille marker and boulder monument and install new sidewalks and decorative paving. All per
<br />diagrams, plans and plant palette submitted and approved."
<br />Wading Pool was filled in and the pergola removed, 1970s.
<br />Circa 1862 vernacular Powell House
<br />Navarre Cabin moved to Leeper Park, 1904; relocated, 1916; relocated again to present site, 1954. Restored 2005-2006.
<br />Zoo closed and structures used for animals demolished, 1913.
<br />Leeper Park Central
<br />COA 2019-0806 approved the "Construction of a new river overlook in Leeper Park", with the conditions regarding the
<br />installation of the railings at the overlook, the bench designs, lighting at the overlook, and railings along the stairs.
<br />COA 2017-0213B approved "Addition to Leeper Park of a garden labyrinth, 40'-0" diameter center, 80'-0" diameter outer circle
<br />per submitted plans. Includes removal and replacement of existing trees specified in plans; removal of DAR
<br />memorial tree NOT PERMITTED."
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