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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. 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. I. Decision of the Commission. For filed building_permit applications, iIf 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 permit if all other requirements of the permit process are met. In the case of a Planning Department referral for demolition 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 buildin ag s eligible for issuance of a building_permit for demolition, moving or removal without further review under this section, which recognition shall be valid for a period of three (3~years after city council approval of the PUD final developinent plan or SRU plan for which such referral was received. If a permit is not issued within such period, or if the 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 the Commission finds that the building may have historical significance under the criteria set forth above, then (1) in the case of a filed building permit application, the application shall be suspended for a period not to exceed one hundred eighty 180 days ~-from the date the permit application was accepted by the Building Division; and (2 in the case of a Planning Department referral for demolition review pursuant to subsection 15.36.200.D., no permit for demolition, moving or removal shall be issued for a period not to exceed o:ne hundred eighth 180) days from the date of issuance of the Planning Department referral. The Commission will make all reasonable efforts to expedite resollrtion of the application or request. J. One Hundred Eighty (180) 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 one hundred eighty day (180) period, the City shall issue a permit if all other requirements of the permit process have been met. 4