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225 5 // TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS the main house should serve as a guide for future designs as it accommodates need while impacting the character or interpretive experience to a very small degree. Visual consistency among all new and existing security features is also recommended. On a limited day-to-day basis, it is not believed that neighborhood residents using the visitor center property as a “cut through “presents a security threat or increased potential for property damage. The identification of the visitor center site as a community asset is healthy and will provide a productive base of “ownership” and “eyes” on the historic property. Discrete monitoring is still suggested in this area to limit potential damage to resources, historic or otherwise. It is recommended that access to the interpretive core be limited or discouraged during off-hours, but this is not to suggest that access be fully restricted to pedestrians on circulation routes such as the driveway. Lighting needs should also be comprehensively assessed during the design phase of implementation. Generally, features that did not exist during the Period of Significance, including lighting, should not be introduced to the interpretive core without a vital need brought on by the current use. Therefore, it is recommended that lighting needs be concurrently addressed with the security assessment prior to commencing rehabilitation tasks. This can be used to identify and support both security lighting and other potential lighting needs. From a security standpoint, it is recommended that motion controlled lighting be used to deter unauthorized access to spaces that are hidden from public realm view within the landscape, particularly areas that are newly enclosed by vegetation. Motion lighting that is triggered by movement within the zone is an effective deterrent, where as permanent lighting does not provide the same advantages and may invite unwanted use. Accent lighting, used within the landscape to either highlight landscape or architectural features, should be avoided within the interpretive core. However, in order to support the current use and successfully expanded programming abilities for the MHRC, it is appropriate to install accent lighting within the landscape that is used for program specific purposes. [Fig. 212] For example, evening accent lighting can be turned on for special events, either property wide or in zones, but otherwise remain off when special events are not scheduled. It is not recommended that lighting, in any form not present during the Period of Significance, be introduced and remain on continuously. In all cases, lighting fixtures and associated conduit, junction boxes or other features should be discreet and subordinate to the landscape. At least three styles of street lights are known to have existed during the Period of Significance. [Fig. 213] Since that identified historic period ended, several additional styles are known to have been installed within the neighborhood. Currently the street lights consist of a “traditional” Fixture along both sides of Jewett Parkway, photo ca. 1915 Fixture along Summit Avenue, photo ca. 1906 Fixture along Jewett Parkway, photo ca. 1930 Fig. 213 Three distinct street lighting fixtures were documented through the Period of Significance.