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revise the Standard, then they must operate under the revised procedure. A discussion on the ability of a Designated Local Historic District to change it's standards ensued briefly. Commissioner Sporleder turned the discussion to the topic of public hearings and inquired if the HPC's hearings are similar to Area Plan public hearings in that all property owners within the proposed district are notified as well as all property owners within 300 feet of the established boundaries. President Oxian replied the HPC public hearing are conducted in the same manner in regard to notification. 5. Historic Landmarks a. First reading on landmark status for the following properties: none b. Second reading on landmark status for the following properties: 310 West Monroe Presidc�i,L Oxian noted the conflicting situation involving the designation of this property. He stated the property is still owned by the city of South Bend, but the Zion Hill Baptist Church wants to purchase it. President Oxian reported the city had told the Commission they could landmark the structure, but the HPC received a letter from the prospective buyers stating they do not want the property landmarked. President Oxian read the letter from the congregation asking that the consideration for the designation be removed. Legal Council DeRose stated she believed the congregation had no standing to challenge the designation if they do not own the property. She noted the HPC could defer hearing for 90 days to see if the Zion HIll Baptist Church would be the successful bidder, or the Commission could go ahead with the designation. Mr. Duvall assessed the situation as confounding and noted the HPC had delayed the second hearing at the request of Economic Development. He added they had notified the HPC that they had finalized the plans for the sale and the transfer would occur in October with the interested purchaser knowing Economic Development was in support of the landmarking. Mr. Duvall stated he was led to believe the prospective purchaser was at least not opposed. He noted the letter was received by the Staff September 19, 1994. A discussion involving the Zion Hill Baptist Church's right to challenge the designation followed. Commissioner Choitz suggested that nomination should go forward without the consent of the prospective buyer. Commissioner Choitz moved that the property at 310 West Monroe be recommended for designation as a local landmark. Commissioner Wiener seconded the motion. The motion was Passed unanimously. 1601 Kemble Avenue (Toth State Bank) President Oxian reported the Commission had approached this and a neighborhood bank on South Michigan Street about landmark designation, and the S. Michigan building is still in discuss. He noted that the HPC had not heard one way or the other from the 1601 Kemble Avenue bank. President Oxian moved that the Property at 1601 Kemble Avenue be recommended for designation as a local landmark._ noting that the property is across from another landmark, Oliver School. Commission Petrass seconded the motion. The motion Passed unanimously., 534 LaPorte Avenue (Starzynski Texaco Gasoline Station) President Oxian noted the structure is one of the last gas stations of its type, and that it retains many origin not features, though it is not in use. He noted—that—because--the -t-dx-e-s—have not been paid, it is in the hands of the County. President Oxian moved that the r)roDertv at 534 LaPorte Avenue be recommended for desip:nation as a local landmark. Commissioner Choitz seconded.