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information." Conclusion #3: The most recently published (1987) Indiana Sites and Structures Inventory counted 163 contributing structures within these proposed boundaries, approximately 450 of the total (this percentage is based on the 1992 figure of 364 structures; no total for 1987 is available as the Inventory does not enumerate the total number of structures in an area). Five structures were rated as outstanding at that time. A resurvey was conducted in late 1991 and early 1992 consisting of a "windshield survey." This resurvey showed fewer contributing structures remaining in the area. Primarily due to alterations, only 137 contributing structures remain in the area, representing 38% of the total. This is a 16% decline in less than five years. In other words, in 1992, 62% of the total area proposed is rated as noncontributing, ie: containing structures that do not contribute to the historic fabric of the neighborhood because of alterations to their original form or style. As„a whole, the proposed area does not contain a sufficient number of contributing structures, in close enough proximity, to warrant designation. There are, however, "pockets” of structures within these boundaries that might prove to be likely candidates for designation (discussed below). Conclusion #4: There are many neighborhoods, and collections of significant or interesting sites and structures, within the city and county worthy of the attention of the HPC. This proposal represents such a neighborhood. However, the Commission must base their evaluation of historic district proposals on their legally mandated responsibilities, from a comprehensive historical and preservationist perspective, and unfortunately, also -on the practicality of the proposal from an administrative viewpoint. This proposal is administratively impractical for the following reasons. The addition of 364 additional structures, at present staffing levels, would place a strain, on the ability to properly handle the Certificate of Appropriateness procedure. The largest present district, East Wayne Street LHD, has 155 structures.[5] In fact, in all local districts combined, there are 374 tota_1_ primary structures! This proposal would effectively double our historic district responsibility. It would also double the load of the Commission itself, in terms of providing sufficient Public Hearing time at regular monthly meetings for reasonable attention to all C. of A.'s. In addition, the Near Northwest Neighborhood group has not yet