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IV. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE 5509691 <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. 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 eight (8) 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, one at -large member appointed by the Redevelopment <br />Commission, and three persons appointed by the Commission, one each <br />representing the Central Business District, the East Bank and Monroe <br />Park. The Executive Director of the Department of Economic <br />Development shall serve as chairman of the Committee. Five (5) <br />members of the Committee will constitute a quorum. <br />B. Terms <br />tMembers of this Committee shall serve without pay for two <br />year terms. Appointed members shall serve at the pleasure of the <br />Commission. Vacancies occurring through death, resignation or other <br />causes shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as <br />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 <br />the Redevelopment Commission. It shall review the plans and <br />i specifications for all projects located within the Area that involve <br />new construction, exterior renovation or site work. This review <br />will include design, site planning, open space and other applicable <br />considerations pertaining to compliance with the standards set forth <br />in the South Bend Central Development Area Design Guidelines. In <br />exercising these duties the Committee shall follow the procedures <br />and act within the limitations established in this section. <br />E. Design Guidelines <br />The Redevelopment Commission shall, by Resolution, adopt <br />Design Guidelines for use by developers on all projects within the <br />Area. The Design Review Committee will base their approval of plans <br />on how well the proposals have followed these guidelines. The <br />Design Guidelines may be reviewed and revised as necessary by <br />Redevelopment Commission action. <br />-17- 5 -10 -85 <br />