EXISTING CONDITION Landscape Condition
Spatial Organization Roney Farmhouse remains in its original location and orientation to Valmont Road. The surrounding landscape to the north has changed from a farming community to a bike park. The land directly south is primarily open, but is no longer zoned for agricultural uses. Commercial developments are to the east and west of the property. Circulation Roney Farmhouse circulation includes a paved driveway on the site's northeast corner and deteriorated concrete sidewalks at the building's front and rear entrances. Neither are ADA-compliant. The basement is accessed from concrete stairs flanked by stone abutment walls on the exterior. A deteriorated flagstone and concrete patio is on the building's south side. Small-Scale Features A remanent concrete foundation for a non-extant fence is on the property's east edge and is in poor condition. A concrete trough is in fair condition, a clothesline post is in poor condition, and a well/cistern are in poor condition. A chainlink fence and gate cross the driveway and extend along the west side of the building. Vegetation Plantings include deciduous trees on the east and south sides of Roney Farmhouse. One tree could potentially be a Heritage Tree based on its age and association with the Roney Farmhouse. The remains of a garden are southeast of the building and include an apple tree and rose.
Figure 1-3. Concrete sidewalk, 2020 (source: Mundus Bishop) Figure 1-4. Potential Heritage Tree, 2020 (source: Mundus Bishop)
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