Establishing an Historic Landmark Leeper Park

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6. When replacement of f atures is necessary, it should he based on physical or documentary evidence. 7. If using the same mater al is not technically or economically feasible, then compatible substitute materials may he considered. 8. Important visual connections between spaces within the landscape shall be retained by maintaining vegetation. circulation and topography features which contribute to these visual relationships. 9. The historic spatial and functional relationship of circulation systems, water features and structures shall be preserved by maintaining the massing of adjacent vegetation, vistas, or other associated features. 10. Maintenance of. removal of, and additions of vegetation materials and features should consider maintaining existing or intended vistas and spaces, screening intrusions, creating new spaces where appropriate and maintaining defined areas of shade and sun. 11. The form and shape of individual spaces and their associated vertical elements shall be retained in order to preserve the historic relationships of the landscape. Examples include the relationship between open fields and hedgerows or the width and length of an allee. 12. Moving or demolishing historic structures that would alter spatial and visual relationships in the landscape shall not be allowed. 13. Construction of new structures that would alter historic spatial and visual relationships in the landscape shall not be allowed. 14. Intrusive views or new construction may be screened with compatible fencing or plant material so long as the screening would detract from the historic character of the landscape. (List any additional items such as:New construction in the Young Meadow shall not be allowed) 9.3 Topography (includes the Shape, Slope, Elevation, Contour of Landforms and Ground Plane, etc.) Refer to Sections 9.2, 9.4. 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8, 9.9 and 9.10 for additional Standards and Criteria that may apply.