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The present entry point would be retained with another pillar <br />added to the east creating separate entrance and exit gates. <br />Additional landscape plantings would be added to enhance the <br />"grand gate"feeling.The parking area would be limited to <br />space for 50 cars.Bike and "walk in" access would also be <br />available at this point.The drive and parking area are <br />limited in size to minimize "hard cover" on the site. <br />b.Visitor Center: A visitor center of approximately 1,800 <br />square feet is proposed.It will be the first thing <br />experienced by visitors coming into the garden off of County <br />Road 51.The center should include a lobby and reception <br />area, and a classroom/lounge capable of accommodating up to <br />80 people.Restrooms, a small office and area for storage <br />area provided.An outside patio is also anticipated.The <br />architectural style should recall that of the former house <br />that should also be replicated in the memorial arbor. <br />c.Formal Garden:The formal garden starts from the visitor <br />center.Several key characteristics anticipated in the <br />formal garden include: <br />0 A carefully t'?signed sequence of experiences <br />0 Enclosures M’-imate spaces <br />0 Formal beds in geometric designs with color schemes <br />0 Views to other architectural features, the manicured <br />grounds, and the Lake <br />0 Use of garden jiV noctures: benches, arbors, walls. <br />terrace, pools and fountains