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I <br /> � �. <br /> i II. Historic Context <br /> 2 <br /> 3 A. SETTING <br /> 4 When evaluating rural historic properties � ;�;;.��� � <br /> 5 the cultural landscape is often as t �� ,. �� <br /> 6 important as the buildings themselves. <br /> � The orientation of the main house to the * � `'```� <br /> � <br /> 8 road, the relationship among different �.``"' '- T <br /> 9 buildings, internal circulation patterns, � �'_,`�'�;��� ��'� _���, <br /> 10 existing vegetation and natural features, r - °�� ' " ; <br /> 11 the surrounding landscape--all of these '*�= <br /> �� � <br /> -.� <br /> 12 elements contribute to the character of <br /> �� <br /> i3 the site. The National Park Service ---�°"�`�„�"��� <br /> 14 defines four types of cultural landscapes �ry`` ; <br /> 15 in Protecting Cultural Landscapes = -�' <br /> 16 Planning, Preservation Brief#36, and summarized below. <br /> 17 <br /> 18 ■ Historic Designed Landscape <br /> 19 A landscape that was consciously designed by a landscape architect, <br /> 20 master gardener, or other design professional. <br /> 2t <br /> 22 ■ Historic Vernacular Landscape <br /> 23 An unplanned landscape that evolved over time. <br /> 24 <br /> 25 ■ Historic Site <br /> 26 A landscape significant for its association with a specific event or person. <br /> 27 <br /> 2s ■ Ethnographic Landscape <br /> 29 A cultural heritage resource such as a religious sacred site. <br /> 30 <br /> 31 Property owners should identify any important landscape features that contribute <br /> 32 to their site's significance during the local landmark designation process. These <br /> 33 features should be preserved through regular maintenance and should be <br /> 34 protected in the event of future changes to the site, such as new buildings or new <br /> 35 landscaping. Significant vistas--the view of the building complex from a public <br /> 36 road--should have primary importance. Traditional vistas from within the property, <br /> 37 such as the view of outbuildings from the front porch or a scenic backdrop, should <br /> 38 also be preserved whenever possible. The Historic Preservation Commission <br /> 39 (HPC) encourages property owners with working farms to participate in the Local <br /> 4o Landmark Program. The HPC will work with farmers, individually, to develop <br /> 41 ways to update agricultural structures and construct new buildings without <br /> 42 destroying the historic character of their sites. (See also Standards for Working <br /> 43 Farms.) <br /> 44 <br /> 45 When reviewing Certificate of Appropriateness applications the HPC will consider <br /> 46 the entire property, buildings and setting, and will refer to the original local <br /> 4� landmark application materials (often a National Register Nomination) to <br /> 4s determine "contributing" buildings and features. Contributing features may <br /> 49 include: <br /> 50 ■ walks <br /> 51 ■ paths <br /> 52 ■ roads <br /> 53 <br /> 9/27/2010 Draft Orange County Design Standards 13 <br />