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State of Indiana has also recently passed legislation, which created a Farmland Conservation Commission to help preserve farms for future generations. Mr. Oxian followed the regular procedures for landmarking property. He sent the introductory template letter; this letter is very vague because it goes to a variety of different types of properties. He then followed up in person to give a more detailed description of the process and to ascertain the desired number of acres the owner wishes to include. The staff would also like to note that the name of the interested developer is unknown, as are their plans for the property. All that is known is what Mr. Spiers told the staff about the desire of a developer to convert the land for a new subdivision which would include numerous houses. The developer in question has not spoken with or submitted any plans to Area Plan either. The staff also investigated to see if the property was ever listed for sale. Although our sources only go back two years it shows that this particular property was never listed with a real estate agent. The owner has apparently made no attempt to find any other alternative viable economic return for this property. In 1976 the staff obtained permission from the owner, the same owner who, after twenty-five years, has decided to withdraw her support and request removal of landmark designation. Everything was done to ensure owner consent, all standard practices were followed, the importance of the structure has not diminished nor has its architectural integrity. This property should be retained as a landmark if not in its entirety then at least retain the landmark designation for the all structures and the surrounding wooded area. Once again the staff recommends denial of the application as submitted. To approve removal of this property from landmark status would set a bad precedent, especially for other local landmarks located in the County.