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South Bend Pedevelopment Commission Special Me ing - August 17, 1983 2. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) a. uonzinuea... explained that this was a national register nomination and the area involved is bounded by LaSalle Avenue on the north, St. Joseph on the east, Wayne Street on the south, and William Street on the west. This involves is nominating the historic buildings within that area and it would not affect any vacant lots. Ms. Kiemnic explained that the owners of those historic buildings would be eligible for tax incentives and, when available, matching gr is from the National Register. Mr. Gilbert explained that he has been involved with many of the people working on historic preservation within the state and South Bend, and that he felt it was very si ificant that South Bend is now focusing on do town. He stated that the multiple resource approach to historic preservation wilL alert property owners to the op rtunities downtown. He stated that the present tax incentives have a very promising app oath to historic preservation. Ms. Kiemnic read sane examples of the buildings eligible for tax credits within the multiple resource area and that she was planning to meet with the owners of these buildings on an individual basis. Mrs Kolata asked what are the advantages and disadvantages of owning a building within the multiple resource district. Mr. Gilbert stated that an owner of a historic building would be required to get approval fram the National Trust for any renovation plans for their building. He stated that the adv,mtages outweigh the disadvantages mainly be use of the incentives. He explained that other than a notification to the owner that their building is on the National Register, the National Trust may never enter into their lives again. -2-