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251 <br /> F.5 Historic and Archaeological Features <br /> Where the goal of the Flexible Development project is to conserve historic and archaeological sites and structures, the <br /> following criteria apply: <br /> • Design around and preserve sites of historic, archaeological or cultural value so as to safeguard the character <br /> of the feature(s), including fences and walls, farm outbuildings, burial grounds, abandoned roads, and <br /> earthwoiks. <br /> • New streets, driveways, fences, and utilities must be sited so as not to intrude unnecessarily on rural, historic <br /> landscapes.Wherever possible,streets and driveways are to follow existing hedgerows,fence lines,and historic <br /> farm drives. <br /> • New developments must include plantings which incorporate native species and historic landscape.materials so. <br /> as to harmonize with the character of the area. <br /> • Building designs and styles used in new construction should be compatible with the ardAtedmal style of <br /> historic buildings located on or adjacent to the site,especially in terms of scale,height,roof shape,and exterior <br /> materials. <br /> F.6 Recreation Provision <br /> Where the goal of the Flexible Development project is to provide recreation and parks facilities for neighborhood <br /> residents and/or the general public, the guidelines contained in Section IV-B-7-B shall apply. <br /> Comment. The proposed design guidelines are based on criteria recommended in several different sources, <br /> including Designing Qpen$pace Developments. Sussex County,Delaware,and Designing Open Space <br /> Subdivisions,A Practical Step-Bv-SLc 40roach. the Natural Lands Trust. <br /> Flexible Development 37 <br />