COA APPLICATION #2020-0302: NORTHERN INDIANA HISTORIC SOCIETY INC. V. SOUTH BEND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

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6. Original or later contributing water feature materials shall be retained and, if necessary, repaired by patching, piecing in, consolidating or reinforcing the material using recognized preservation methods. 7. Deteriorated or missing water feature materials shall be replaced with materials that match the original in size, shape, color, profile, form, texture, and detail of installation. 8. If using the same material is not technically or economically feasible, then compatible substitute materials may be considered. 9. Alteration of existing or addition of new water features will be considered if they do not alter the basic concept of the historic landscape design. 10. When appropriate from an ecological perspective, dredging of waterways shall be permitted as a means of retaining historic waterways. 11. All wetlands shall be preserved. 12. All shorelines of water courses or bodies shall be protected from erosion in a manner in keeping with the basic concept of the landscape design. 13. Consideration for removal of existing water features will be given when it is in conflict with the original design intent of the landscape or when they are no longer appropriate to their intended purposes. 14. Some areas of Leeper Park are utilized for the pumping of water for the City of South Bend, and there exists both within the park and the St. Joseph River and on the island(s) wells, well -houses and other water supply entities. Repairs that may be necessary to existing services, or additions to existing services, or the sinking or additional new wells; all such work, installations and/or repairs shall return the disturbed areas(s) of the park, island(s) and the St. Joseph River to conditions of the park as in that time period 1912 to 1940. Any new installations of any type may be considered if the alteration does not alter the basic concept of the historic landscape design. 9.7 Furnishings and Objects (includes Benches, Lights, Signs, Drinking Fountains, Trash Receptacles, Fences, Tree Grates, Flagpoles, Sculpture, Monuments, Memorials, Planters, Urns, etc.) Refer to Sections 9.11 B, C and D regarding treatment of materials and features; and Sections 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.8, 9.9 and 9.10 for additional Standards and Criteria that may apply. All items listed herein shall be preserved: a. The Duck Pond (West Lagoon), including the Island in the lagoon, the Walls, Curbing, Fence, and Shelter House. b. The Stone and Plaque of the DAR, with related Tulip and Gingko Trees. c. The Concrete Stairway leading west southwesterly from the Duck Pond (West Lagoon). d. The High Embankment on the west-southwest side of the Duck Pond (West Lagoon). e. The Pump Houses, number 2 and 3. f. The Edward B. Reynolds Horse and Dog Watering Fountain. g. The Drinking Fountain in the south east portion of the central section of the park.