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large member appointed by the Redevelopment Commission, and three persons appointed by the <br />Commission, one each representing the Central Business District, the East Bank and Monroe <br />Park. The Executive Director of the Department of Economic Development shall serve as <br />chairman of the Committee. Five (5) members of the Committee will constitute a quorum. <br />B. Terms <br />Members of this Committee shall serve without pay for two year terms. Appointed members <br />shall serve at the pleasure of the Commission. Vacancies occurring through death, resignation or <br />other causes shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original <br />appointments. <br />C. Rules <br />The Committee shall adopt such rules and procedures as are necessary to conduct its business, <br />including the dates and times of meetings and hearings. <br />D. Powers and Duties <br />The Committee shall function in an advisory capacity to the Redevelopment Commission. It shall <br />review the plans and specifications for all projects located within the Area that involve new <br />construction, exterior renovation or site work. This review will include design, site planning, <br />open space and other applicable considerations pertaining to compliance with the standards set <br />forth in the South Bend Central Development Area Design Guidelines. In exercising these duties <br />the Committee shall follow the procedures and act within the limitations established in this <br />section. <br />E. Design Guidelines <br />The Redevelopment Commission shall, by Resolution, adopt Design Guidelines for use by <br />developers on all projects within the Area. The Design Review Committee will base their <br />approval of plans on how well the proposals have followed these guidelines. The Design <br />Guidelines may be reviewed and revised as necessary by Redevelopment Commission action. <br />F. Permits <br />No permit shall be issued for construction, reconstruction, alteration, or rehabilitation of any <br />building in the Area until the plans and specifications for the building have been approved by the <br />Design Review Committee. <br />14 <br />