South Green Gazebo

Eagle Scout Andrew Avalone is proposing a gazebo on the South Green between the lighted pine tree and the fountain on Main Street. Proposal is for a 20-foot diamiter octagonal gazebo with a pagoda style roof. The gazebo stands approximately 17 feet high.

The item has been placed under Other section of the agenda and staff is advising that this is an opportunity for input from the Board. City Ordiance § 214-42, Union Park and Veterans Memorial Green, put the responsibility of what can be located on the South Green with Parks and Recreation and put the role of the Design Review and Preservation Board in an advisory role (See below).

Here are sample pictures from the manufacturer, Amish Gazebos.

§ 214-42. Union Park and Veterans Memorial Green.

A. The City of Middletown recognizes the courage, dedication and sacrifice of those of its residents who have served in the Armed Forces of our country and wishes to reserve certain areas for monuments to honor that commitment. Accordingly, Union Park and Veterans Memorial Green are hereby designated as parks commemorating significant military events.

B. The only monuments which may be placed in Union Park (South Green) or Veterans Memorial Green (Washington Terrace) shall be those honoring and/or commemorating significant military events. As used in this section, "monuments" shall include, but not be limited to, plaques, benches, sculptures or any structure, either natural or artificial, erected for commemorative and/or memorial purposes.

C. The decision as to what monument will be placed on Union Park or Veterans Memorial Green shall be made by the City of Middletown Parks and Recreation Commission upon the advise and recommendation of the City's Memorials Restoration Committee, the Middletown Council of Veterans, the Middletown Commission on the Arts, and the Middletown Design Review and Preservation Board.