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3. Mr. Ind spe The the tea The o rd NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd) Hammerschmidt stated it is his feeling that the ana law -- although not tested in this state in :ifics- -gives this Commission a lot of authority. Commission has the power and responsibility for elimination of blight- -both in acquiring and •ing down of property, and in rehabilitation. approval of signs would best be covered by an' nance. Mr. Hammerschmidt said he also discussed with.Miss Mar aret White, our HUD site representative from Chi ago, her thoughts if an SBA loan were involved. It is believed that we can condemn over any mortgage, public or private. Aesthetics and design can -be a new trend in the law. He said this is his legal opi ion; however, the Supreme Court.will be the final determining factor. The same.`philosophy has beei tested and there has been no violation of the con titution. He said the language in the Urban Ren wal Plan is sufficient and specific enough for sta dard guidelines that can be up `in Court. Mr. Hammerschmidt further said the joint venture brochure sections on Signs, Canopies and Awnings are excellent. However, relative to the Building Facades, although not illegal, we are minimizing what the owner has to accomplish. He would like here to:go back to the urban renewal manual. The Urban Design Review Committee analyzes each pro- posal on an individual basis. If they are not comply- ing.--either in Code or exterior aesthetics - -the Com- mittee states in writing why the plan does not comply with the urban renewal plan. The Committee should meet- within two weeks of the submittal of proposals and plans. The Commission should request the owners to submit under- sta dable and specific plans and specifications, as well as their financial plans and schedule for completion, so the whole thing can be reviewed by the Review Committee` and returned to the Commission with recommendations. There is a definite commitment and understanding; i.e.`, the Com- mission's power of enforcement is spelled out both'in the Urban Renewal Plan and in the Indiana Statutes, along with its power to acquire the property, refinish and sell it.- Thi should be in the package we give to each owner. Keep the standards high; you can always come down, but can't go up. Mr. Mathews advised we should not give them- too.many differ- enct kinds of alternative's,-and was :- delighted at the restrictive suggestions and was hoping this would be brought'up. The Urban Renewal Plan provides that the Commission will provide' -3-