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a <br />30 <br />Where the goal of the Flexible Development project is to conserve historic and <br />archaeological sites and structures, the following criteria apply: <br />• Design around and preserve sites of historic, archaeological or cultural <br />value so as to safeguard the character of the feature(s), including fences <br />and walls, farm outbuildings, burial grounds, abandoned roads, and <br />earthworks. <br />• New streets, driveways, fences, and utilities must be sited so as not to <br />intrude unnecessarily on rural, historic landscapes. Wherever possible, <br />streets and driveways are to follow existing hedgerows, fence lines, and <br />historic farm drives. <br />• New developments must include plantings which incorporate native <br />species and historic landscape materials so as to harmonize with the <br />character of the area. <br />• Building designs and styles used in new construction should be <br />compatible with the architectural style of historic buildings located on or <br />adjacent to the site, especially in terms of scale, height, roof shape, and <br />exterior materials. <br />F.6 Recreation Provision <br />Where the goal of the Flexible Development project is to provide recreation and <br />parks facilities for neighborhood residents and/or the general public, the <br />guidelines contained in Section IV-B-7-B shall apply. <br />g:\subregs\IV-B-10. new <br />