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Preservation Commission shall recommend the designation of historic landmarks . . . " (emphasis added). Section 21-13.02(g), to which Mr. Boyd refers, states, "Develop historic preservation plans for historic landmarks and districts and, together with other public or private agencies or officials, assist in the administration and implementation of such plans." There is no use of prescriptive terms such as "shall" or"must". This is merely a statement of a power which the HPC possesses, and not a duty to affirmatively do anything. The HPC has the power to create a preservation plan and to assist in the administration and implementation of such a plan, but has no duty to do so in any particular instance. C. The HPC correctly denied Mr. Boyd's COA application after it considered all required factors in its evaluation of COA Application No. 2017-0602A. HPC complied with all applicable laws, ordinances, and guidelines when it voted to deny Mr. Boyd's application. Under City of South Bend Ordinance 9495-04, Section 21-13.02(e)(1), the HPC must consider the following factors in its evaluation of a COA application: (1) Appropriateness of the proposed construction, reconstruction, alteration, demolition, or moving to the preservation of the historic landmark, specifically, and/or the Historic Preservation District, generally. (2) The detriment to the public welfare if the proposed construction, reconstruction, alteration, demolition or moving is permitted even though it is not deemed appropriate; and (3) The potential hardship that the denial of a certificate of appropriateness would cause the applicant. HPC has also been authorized to publish, and has published, standards and guidelines known as the Group B Standards. These standards give an applicant and HPC additional factors to consider when ruling upon a COA. A true and accurate copy of the Group B Standards are attached as Exhibit "K". Mr. Boyd's COA Application No. 2017-0602A, like its predecessor, 11