Sec. 15-7-8 Review of Permits.
   (a)   Notification of every application for building, zoning or demolition permits for properties on the Village register shall be given by the Building Inspector or his/her designee to the Historic Preservation Committee for their review. The Committee shall make a recommendation to the Plan Commission concerning the proposed permit.
   (b)   Considering that time is of the essence, the Historic Preservation Committee shall act promptly in its consideration of an application for building, zoning or demolition permits in relation to designated properties. The review and recommendation shall be forwarded to the Plan Commission within thirty (30) days. The Plan Commission shall consider this review and make their recommendations to the Village Board. The Village Board, will vote to decide if the permit will be issued or denied.
   (c)   The Plan Commission, in considering the recommendations of the Historic Preservation Committee, shall determine if the work to be performed adversely affects the designated historic property. In determining whether or not there is such an adverse affect, the Plan Commission shall consider the following factors:
      (1)   Whether the work will significantly alter the appearance of the building or structure so as to remove features which distinguish the historic site, structure, landmark or district as a significant cultural resource.
      (2)   Whether the use of the property will destroy, disturb or endanger a known or suspected archeological feature.
   (d)   The Historic Preservation Committee may also recommend to the Plan Commission variations which are comparable to the proposed changes if the Plan Commission determines that such variations are necessary to alleviate financial hardship placed upon the owner of the property. The Historic Preservation Committee will be allowed another thirty (30) days to determine such variations. The Committee's recommendation shall be considered by the Village Board before a vote is taken to determine if a building, zoning or demolition permit will be issued.
   (e)   Nothing contained in this Section shall prohibit the construction, alteration or demolition of any improvement on a designated historic property, or in a historic district pursuant to any court judgment to remedy conditions determined to be dangerous to life, health or property. In such case, no approval from the Committee shall be required.