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matter of public record, any failure to send notice by mail does not invalidate any proceedings on the permit application or referral for demolition review. 141. Commission public hearings on permits: When applicable, the commission shall hold a public hearing on the pew- demolition application or referral for demolition review within 60 days after the date of city acceptance of a completed application or issuance of planning department referral. For filed building-peritdemolition applications, if the commission fails to hold a public hearing within such 60 -day period, the city shall issue the a demolition building permit if all other requirements of the permit process have been met. The commission shall consider and base its decision upon any of the following criteria: 1. The eligibility of the building for designation as an individual landmark consistent with the purposes and standards in this chapter; 2. The relationship of the building as a potential contributing structure to a potential historical district per the criteria set forth in this chapter; 3. The reasonable condition of the building; and 4. The reasonable projected cost of restoration or repair. 5. If there would be significant impact or potential detriment to the historic resources of the In considering the condition of the building and the projected cost of restoration or repair as set forth in subsections G.3 and G.4, above, the commission may not consider deterioration caused by unreasonable neglect. 1J. Decision of the commission: For filed b permitdemolition applications, if the commission finds that the building to be demolished, moved or removed does not have historical significance under the criteria set forth above, the city shall issue a demolition building permit if all other requirements of the permit process are met. In the case of a planning department referral for demolition application review filed pursuant to subsection 15.36.200.D., if the commission finds that the building to be demolished, moved or removed does not have historical significance under the criteria set forth above, the city shall recognize the building as eligible for issuance of a demolition building permit , moving or removal without further review under this section, which recognition shall be valid for a period of three years after city council approval of the PUD final development plan or SRU plan for which such referral was received. If a permit is not issued within such period, or if the demolition building permit requested within such three - year period or any approved extension thereof, or is not consistent with the property owner's written explanation of the plan for the building, a new demolition review shall be required. If J. One hundred eighty day suspension period: During the period of suspension of an application for or issuance of a permit for demolition, moving, or removal, the commission may take any action authorized to it that it deems necessary and consistent with the purposes and intent of this chapter to preserve the structure, including, without limitation, consulting with civic groups, public agencies, and interested citizens; recommending acquisition of the property by private or public bodies or agencies; exploring the possibility of moving buildings that would otherwise be demolished; and salvaging building materials, and looking for alternatives to the proposed action which will not have any adverse impact on the historic significance of the structure. If an individual landmark or district designation has not been completed during the 180 -day period, the city shall issue a permit if all other requirements of the permit process have been met. 19