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Local Landmark Designation Procedure Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & Saint Joseph County 1) A Local Landmark proposal can be initiated upon the request of. an owner, representative, concerned citizen, concerned group, the Landmarks Committee of the Historic Preservation Commission, or other governmental body. A proposal should include the history of the potential landmark, notable architectural features, and/or other related materials. 2) Upon receiving correspondence to pursue local landmark designation of a particular building, structure, site, or object, the item is placed on the Historic Preservation Commission's monthly meeting agenda under First Reading in Regular Business. At this time, the matter is presented to the Commission and referred to the Landmarks Committee. No major discussion takes place at this time. 3) The Landmarks Committee should set up a meeting as soon as possible to review the proposed landmark(s) and to generate a report based on the following criteria: historic and cultural value, educational value, and suitability for preservation. The report should also include an unfavorable/favorable recommendation. 4) At the next available Historic Preservation Commission meeting, the report from the Landmark Committee should be presented to the Commission under Regular Business. No decision should be made at this time. Proposed landmarks not meeting the rating criteria (11 or greater) should be re-evaluated by the Landmarks Committee prior to the public hearing. Any change to the rating shall be voted upon by, the HPC. 5) A public hearing (Second Reading), should be scheduled at the next available meeting after the report from the Landmark. Committee. The second reading should be listed under Public Hearing. Ample notification will be given to. the property owners and other organizations that would wish to comment regarding this item. During the Public Hearing, the Commission would receive comments from proponents and opponents and make a recommendation to the appropriate council. The proposed ordinance with the proper legal description should be prepared before the Commission's second reading. The proposed ordinance with a cover letter will be sent to the appropriate council. It will then follow the path through the council's readings and public hearings. If designated, the ordinance for the landmark will be filed with the City/County Clerk or the County Recorder, and in the HPC's offices. The landmark would then be subject to local landmark preservation standards. Compiled 1989, Redrafted 2004-2005.