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i, <br />:maintenance structure ,planned for construction in the spring of 1997, with the demolition of <br />the existing old `building to take place ixnxnediately thereafter in the summer. of 1997. The <br />Rose Society intends to use the approved development plan in their fund raising efforts,-with <br />the intent to concentrate on the long pergola as a first priority. Note is made of the 1985 <br />hearings Official's approval, in which no_ construction time lines were specified. <br />..The development plan approved in 1985 provided. for the construction of a new parking lot <br />for 60 automobiles, additional perimeter screening, three new arbors, conversion of an <br />existing single family house into a group rental. facility with outdoor patio area, expanded <br />rose beds and lawn area, and a maintenance area-with nursery space. Since the 1985 <br />approval, the parking lot,. one arbor, and a fenced maintenance area has been: constructed. <br />At the. request of .the Eugene Rose Society in 1995, a study and redesign of the rose garden <br />was initiated to address the following needs: <br />- an area to :display heritage and old garden roses, <br />= a pergola in the garden for rambling andclimbing roses, <br />-screening some unsightly views, <br />- a small event area for receptions, weddings; etc., <br />- increased security,n the garden and better defined garden boundaries, <br />-replacement of the existing structure in the middle of the- garden, - <br />- additional water feature(s) in the garden,. <br />- and, companion plant beds to increase the garden's appeal during late summer. <br />The applicant's statement. indicates that the Rose Society formed a design sub-committee <br />.which met with. city parks staff on October 11, 1995, and February 6,.1996, to provide <br />direction in the redesign of the garden. On February 12, 1996, the development plan was <br />presented to the full Rose Society membership and received unanimous support. <br />Also, on March 13, 1996 the applicant presented the development plan at a Whiteaker <br />Neighborhood meeting. Some citizens had questions regarding the horticultural practices at <br />.the Rose" Garden and regarding the need to remove and replace the existing structure. <br />Their questions were answered'and they were in general support of the proposed <br />modifications to the Rose Garden. <br />On September 10, 1996, the applicant held a public hearing regarding this proposal at the <br />Campbell Senior Center .presenting the proposed changes to the Rose Garden Development <br />Plan. The applicant indicates that even though there was a small turn out, there was strong <br />support-for the changes to the Rose Garden Development Plan. <br />A notice and a map were sent to .all interested parties ofrecord for the original conditional <br />use, and to all. properties withn,300 feet of-theesite. A referral was also sent to the Whiteaker <br />OWEN ROSE GARDEN (MD 97-6) (CU 84-23) <br />Page 3 <br />