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IX. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE <br />In order to achieve high quality design and insure a feeling of <br />continuity throughout the Area, a Design Review Committee <br />(Committee) is hereby established. This Committee shall be the <br />Development Design Review Committee as established by Section 6 -7 <br />of the South Bend Municipal Code. Nothing herein shall give the <br />Committee authority over any building, zoning or other code <br />requirements of federal, state or local law. <br />A. Establishment of Committee <br />A Design Review Committee of nine (9) members shall be <br />established. Members shall be the Executive Director of the <br />Department of Economic Development, the City Engineer, the Director <br />of the Area Plan Commission of St. Joseph County, the City Building <br />Commissioner and five at -large members appointed by the <br />Redevelopment Commission. The Executive Director of the Department <br />of Economic Development shall serve as chairman of the Committee. <br />Five (5) members of the committee will constitute a quorum. <br />B. Terms <br />The five Committee members appointed by the Commission shall <br />serve without pay for two year terms. Appointed members shall <br />it serve at the pleasure of the Commission. Vacancies occurring <br />through death, resignation or other causes shall be filled for the <br />unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointments. <br />C. Rules <br />The Committee shall adopt such rules and procedures as are <br />necessary to conduct its business, including the dates and times of <br />meetings and hearings. <br />D. Powers and Duties <br />The Committee shall function in an advisory capacity to the <br />Redevelopment Commission. It shall review the plans and <br />specifications for all projects located within the Area that <br />involve new construction, exterior renovation or site work. This <br />review will include design, site planning, open space and other <br />applicable considerations pertaining to compliance with the <br />standards set forth in the Studebaker Corridor Development Area <br />Design Guidelines. In exercising these duties, the Committee shall <br />follow the procedures and act within the limitations established in <br />this section. <br />E. Design Guidelines <br />The Redevelopment Commission shall, by Resolution, adopt Design <br />Guidelines for use by developers on all projects within the Area. <br />-24- 6/90 <br />