No. 2383 contracting the boundaries of the West Washington-Chapin Development Area

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WEST WASHINGTON-CHAPIN DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE In order to achieve a high level of design and insure a feeling of continuity throughout the development area, a West Washington-Chapin Design Review Committee is hereby established. The following paragraphs explain the makeup and duties of that committee. A. Establishment of Committee A West Washington-Chapin Design Review Committee of eight (8) members shall be established. Members shall be the Executive Director of the Department of Economic Development, the City Engineer, the Director of the St. Joseph County Area Plan Commission, the City Building Commissioner, and four (4) members recommended by the West Washington-Chapin Revitalization Project, Inc. and appointed by the Redevelopment Commission. The Chairman of the Design Review Committee will serve a one year term. The first person to chair the committee will be one of the four neighborhood representatives on the Design Review Committee. Upon completion of this term one of the governmental representatives will fill the position. The position will then alternate between being held by a neighborhood representative one year and a governmental representative the next for the duration of the West Washington-Chapin Development Plan. B. Terms Members of such Committee shall serve without pay for two year terms. Appointed members shall serve at the pleasure of the Redevelopment Commission. Vacancies occurring through death, resignation or other causes, shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments. C. Rules The Committee shall adopt such rules and procedures as are necessary to conduct its business, including the dates and times of meetings and hearings. D. Powers and Duties The Committee shall function in an advisory capacity to the Redevelopment Commission. It shall review the plans and specifications for all projects within the redevelopment Area, other than single family residential structures that involve new construction, exterior renovation or site work. This review will include design, site planning, open space and other applicable considerations, and for compliance with the standards set forth in the west Washington-Chapin Design Glide lines. In exercising these duties the Committee shall follow the procedures and act within the limitations established in subsequent sections. E. Design Guidelines The Redevelopment Commission shall, by Resolution, adopt a set of Design Guidelines for use by developers as they are planning their project. The West Washington-Chapin Design 10/23/87