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4 <br /> 103 <br /> 5. Historic Preservation. where the goal of the Flexible Development project is to preserve historic and <br /> archaeological sites and structures, the following guidelines apply: <br /> • Design around and preserve sites of historic, archaeological or cultural value so as to safeguard <br /> the character of the feature(s), including fences and walls, farm outbuildings,and burial grounds. <br /> • New streets, driveways, fences, and utilities must be sited so as not to intrude on rural, historic <br /> landscapes. Wherever possible, streets and driveways are to follow existing hedgerows, fence <br /> lines, and historic farm drives. <br /> • New developments must include plantings which reflect natural and historic landscape materials, <br /> and are in harmony with the character of the area. <br /> • Building designs and styles used in new construction should be compatible with the architectural <br /> style of historic buildings located on or adjacent to the site. <br /> 6. Recreation Provision. 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 guidelines contained in Section <br /> IV-B-7-B shall apply. <br /> Comment. Thu proposed design guidelines are based on criteria recommended by RamdaU,4 in several <br /> decent sources, including Designing Open Space Developments. Sussex County,Delaware;and <br /> Designing Open Space Subdivisions•A Practical Step- -Step Approach,the Natural Lands Trust. <br /> Flexible Development 37 <br />